CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-06-16 07:11:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

An interesting talk about an open source project called the Rashomon Project coming out of UC Berkeley:  Camille Crittenden - Promises and Challenges for Public Safety in an Age of Ubiquitous Video. Here a video overview of the project itself: http://rashomonproject.org/80secRashomon.mp4

2013-06-15 06:23:44 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

I love these audacious projects that make your imagination soar.

2013-06-13 06:36:27 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Here is a cool program for budding data scientists. It's a summer fellowship at the Univ. of Chicago but they'll be posting the lessons learned along the way. http://dssg.io/

2013-06-08 05:22:00 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

2013-06-04 06:34:09 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Hack to the Future got nice coverage on KITV4: http://www.kitv.com/news/hawaii/tech-savvy-residents-hack-into-community-problems/-/8905354/20389106/-/hdyeaqz/-/index.html

2013-06-02 22:41:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Photos from Hack to the Future

2013-06-03 00:56:41 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

Here is the Hackpad with our notes from Hack to the Future. Please feel free to add comments, share ideas and join teams. https://hackforchange.hackpad.com/National-Day-of-Civic-Hacking-Honolulu-EWiKHC26T7y

2013-06-01 03:49:15 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Jupiter, Venus and Mercury all together in the evening sky. It's a rare viewing from Mokuleia.

2013-05-30 08:11:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

There's a growing critical mass of space related projects taking place in Hawaii. Hear what's happening with the Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory: http://www.bytemarkscafe.org/2013/05/29/episode-250-hawaii-space-flight-lab-may-29-2013/

2013-05-30 08:03:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

"We're up all night to get lucky..."

2013-05-27 06:55:57 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

Sunset at Mokuleia.

2013-05-27 04:20:53 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Flame from a kiln

2013-05-24 21:09:43 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Ala Moana Bowls on Aloha Friday

2013-05-24 08:57:37 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Thanks to +Eric Nakagawa for this Statewide bridge database. I couldn't find the equivalent on data.hawaii.gov. http://uglybridges.com/hi/

2013-05-23 19:11:56 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Here is an upcoming roundtable discussion about Design Thinking for Local Government put on my Code for America. It's free to sign up: http://cfadesignthinking.eventbrite.com/

2013-05-23 08:34:18 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

The maker movement is happening in Hawaii as seen/heard on Bytemarks Cafe tonight: http://www.bytemarkscafe.org/2013/05/22/episode-249-makerspaces-may-22-2013/

2013-05-22 05:03:59 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

I just met with the folks from Dept of Urban Forestry and some of them will attend Hack to the Future on June 1st. There is also interest in setting up an open source database like Open Tree Map. If you are interested let me know and we can get everyone connected.

2013-05-19 23:14:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Pictures from Maker Faire. This is one of my favorite events every year. Here's more info:

http://makerfaire.com/

#sciencesunday  

2013-05-18 16:03:32 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Thanks Jon Shear for sharing this link about Google Maps training: https://mapping.withgoogle.com/preview

2013-05-18 15:01:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The deadline for the Code for America Accelerator program is on May 31st. You have about 2 weeks to get your applications in. http://codeforamerica.org/accelerator/

2013-05-18 15:15:17 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

Kevin Hughes and Beryl Morimoto at Day 2 of the PCATT IT Summit. Kevin did an insightful keynote on the State of the Web 2013.

2013-05-21 06:23:21 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

A few photos from today's PCATT IT Summit at Honolulu Community College.

2013-05-12 16:40:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Join us for the Post-Legislative wrap up with @CommonCauseHI on Mon. May 13th: http://www.meetup.com/CommonCauseHI/events/118131582/ 

2013-05-11 02:10:59 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

If you are thinking of ways to power your USB devices when the power goes out, you should check out this solar charger from Greenpath. It can also charge my Icom radio.

2013-05-07 01:41:15 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Here is San Francisco's Open Data Ordnance. Something Honolulu can aspire towards: http://sfbos.org/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/committees/materials/gao_032813_121017.pdf

2013-05-01 17:22:07 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

I helped put together a series of sessions on Open Data at the upcoming PCATT IT Summit. You are all welcome to attend. Just go to www.pcatt.org/it-summit and use passcode *its2013 for registration. Speakers include +Benjamin Trevino +Patrick Kelly Royce Jones +Kyle Oba +Jared Kuroiwa 

2013-05-01 08:32:45 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Events are staged across the country and we are happy to represent the National Day of Civic Hacking in Hawaii: http://www.hackforchange.org/hack-future

2013-05-01 08:32:02 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Events are staged across the country and we are happy to represent the National Day of Civic Hacking in Hawaii: http://www.hackforchange.org/hack-future

2013-04-28 08:33:12 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Here are some photos from today Governance Futures Lab http://www.flickr.com/photos/bytemarks/sets/72157633353397759/

2013-04-26 19:31:11 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)

On June 1, 2013 Hawaii is participating in National Day of Civic Hacking by holding its own Hack to the Future. Join the Code for Hawaii Brigade on this day of civic demos, code expo and updates on civic hacks. We will use this day to plan the remainder of 2013 and brainstorm projects to infuse government with community based innovation. Civic engagement is taking hold in our community so let’s focus on what we can accomplish in City and State government over the coming months. http://codeforhawaii.eventbrite.com/

2013-04-21 09:03:05 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

Hope to see you all the 6th Annual Geek Meet tomorrow at Ala Moana, Magic Island. Look for the Code for Hawaii banner. I've also got some stickers and pins to pass out. The swag has arrived! Home | hawaii geek meet

2013-04-16 21:30:14 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

3rd Floor conference room

2013-04-15 05:30:18 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Who is up for the challenge of helping the City solve the homeless problem? Can data point to possible solutions? Let me know if you are interested in talking to some of the City stakeholders.

2013-04-08 17:40:26 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Taking open data to a whole new level. http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/open-data-shifts-from-apps-to-big-issues-89718.html

2013-04-04 18:37:48 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 2 +1s)

Join us for an opportunity to reinvent government. We are joining with the Institute for the Future and UH Futures Studies to put on the Governance Futures Lab. RSVP here: http://civicmeethi.eventbrite.com/

2013-05-18 06:24:20 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Noe Tanigawa, +Ian Kitajima and +Ryan Ozawa "working" at Pledge Central.

2013-04-03 23:24:30 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27, place TBD for the IFTF Governance Futures Labs. We are helping co-organize this event here in Honolulu: http://www.iftf.org/govfutures/

2013-04-03 06:28:36 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

+Forest Frizzell and I are conducting Twitter Town Hall on Tuesday, April 9th from 9am to 10am on the topic of Open Data. This will be the first of a series of eTown Halls to build awareness about the Transform Hawaii Government Initiative. Please tell your friends and send in your questions via Twitter, using the hashtag #higov . Here's the details: http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a6da553cd124d572fc36090cf&id=fa0f7691c2&e=4df059f5fe

2013-04-02 05:41:35 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Thanks +Jon Shear for sharing this article. I would like to hear all of your thoughts on how to best develop this group. What topics would you like to rally around? Who needs to be a part of this group? What would you like to accomplish? http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/80909/CivicMeet_invites_public_to_incubate_new_ideas

2013-03-29 07:50:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Brigade Newsletter: The Evolution of the Hackathon

2013-03-29 04:14:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Just a quick update, HB632 Relating to Open Data crossed a major milestone. The bill passed the Senate Ways and Means (WAM) committee and is now headed to Conference. Here are the results from the vote: The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Ige, Kidani, Chun Oakland, Dela Cruz, Espero, Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Ruderman, L. Thielen, Tokuda; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Slom ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) English, Kouchi. 

2013-03-18 21:36:14 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

If you have time this Thursday, 3/21 at 10:30am, HB632 HD2 will be heard by TEC/JDL committees. I will sent out draft testimony shortly. Here is the announcement: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2013/hearingnotices/HEARING_TEC-JDL_3-21-13_.HTM

2013-03-17 20:25:03 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

I thought I would submit Heart My City to the Knight News Challenge. It's a long shot but what the heck. Please give it some applause. Mahalo! https://www.newschallenge.org/open/open-government/submission/heart-my-city/

2013-03-12 23:58:59 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Here are the post-it ideas for My Honolulu from the meeting with the City's DIT and CSD. Feel free to update as you see fit. I am still working on a follow up meeting. I will keep you all posted. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W7lnBsR2R2TFxYP6c5V20Zn-fihyd9_s8Y8zl3doHls/edit?usp=sharing

2013-03-12 08:38:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Just curious, has anyone check this Kickstarter project out: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/936813051/stoic-platform

2013-03-11 22:50:35 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

The open data policy is up on the City & County of Honolulu data.honolulu.gov site: https://data.honolulu.gov/policy

2013-03-11 18:23:36 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Interview by Statescoop of Hawaii's CIO Sonny Bhagowalia about the challenges with transforming Hawaii's government through information technologies. http://statescoop.com/hawaii-cio-sonny-bhagowalia/

2013-03-08 18:39:36 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

To brighten your day, a little Aloha Friday music inspiration by Iolani grad Angela Aki. Angela Aki - Tegami. A very beautiful song well play + love it ^^

2013-03-07 07:51:37 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Great show tonight chocked full of special guests: +Austen Ito talking about The Startup Bus and +Roy Gal with an update on Comet Pan-Starrs. Then our main guests Sen. Glenn Wakai, +Angus McKelvey and Yuka Nagashima provided the latest status of tech bills in the legislature. Here is the podcast of tonight's show: http://www.bytemarkscafe.org/2013/03/06/episode-238-tech-legislation-march-6-2013/

2013-03-06 05:32:40 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

These guys are awesome!