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Published August 11, 2008

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Who is watching your online image?
By John Zyskowski
Social-networking expert Andy Beal advises agencies on how to manage their reputations in a Web 2.0 world.

Life in the tech age
By John Zyskowski
An Internet marketing consultant provides tips and comments on technology in today’s world…including Bluetooth earpieces.

NEWS

Buzz of the Week: Conflicts of interest: The reality show
Vendors are discussing proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to address potential conflicts of interest for companies bidding on contracts.

COMMENT

Editorial: Join the FCW book club
By Christopher J. Dorobek
There are a ton of business books out there, and to be honest, many of them are mediocre.

Welles: The dark age of distraction
By Judy Welles
Are we increasingly lost in the 24/7 world? A new book suggests ways to battle against the age of distraction.

MANAGEMENT

Clock is running for DHS CIO
By Ben Bain
Mangogna has clear goals for his brief tenure.

TECHNOLOGY

Feds set sights on small screen
By Wade-Hahn Chan
Experts say diving into Web video isn’t as expensive or difficult as might be expected.

Gearing up for the shoot
By Wade-Hahn Chan
An agency's guide for creating quality Web videos in our Web 2.0 world.

Do's and don'ts of Web video
By Wade-Hahn Chan
Be a small-screen movie maker at your agency with a few tips.

PROCUREMENT

Conflicts of interest at impasse
By Alice Lipowicz
Industry and government take different stands on who is responsible for pointing out conflicts of interest.

Conflicts of interest: Unresolved questions
By Alice Lipowicz
Rules for conflicts of interest would be helpful, but how much should they cover?

POLICY

What next for fusion centers?
By Ben Bain
The infrastructure for a locally run, nationwide intelligence-sharing network is ready. Now what?

The tech challenge
By Ben Bain
Fusion center advocates face technical challenges dealing with accessibility and data-sharing across classified and unclassified data platforms.

FLIPSIDE

Pointers: Recommended reading
How to start a mentoring program; A reading list for tech leaders; Life way before DOS; Six degrees of separation revisited

Op-ed:

McDonough: How to make the jump to industry
Some tips on how to find a satisfying and financially rewarding job in the private sector.

Acquisition:

Ruling clouds future for buyers
Experts debate the potential impact of a GAO decision on small-business contracting.

Management:

Recruiters make IT connection
DOD and other agencies showcase online chops to attract tech-savvy young people to their ranks.

Should Obama appoint a governmentwide CTO or CIO?

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