A few days back we saw a nice video from RidetoWorkUK , promoting motorcycles as a commuting option. And today I saw this new video posted by a British biker showing how wonderfully he bypassed a longggg traffic queue by hopping on the dedicated bus lane. And with that today I learned, motorcycles are allowed to use bus lanes in some parts of UK..
Seriously, this video tells you how far America has deteriorated into the abuse of law. The attorney clearly knows what is wrong here (over speeding: speed at impact ~110mph; at times nearing 140mph-160mph as shown in the helmet cam recording) but he still presents the case without any qualms and goes on to showcase this as a milestone achievement for his firm. It is clearly the motorcyclists fault and I’m curious to know how this attorney claims to have gotten compensation from multiple insurance companies! (Either he is lying through his teeth or have some stupid layers representing the insurance companies?). As the Redditor pointed out this is a mountain of stupid. Of course, the operator of the motorcycle is dead, which leaves me wondering if the police have pressed charges against the rest of this reckless crew of bandits who put everyone else (and their own lives) at risk in this high-speed thrill ride. Stupid. A Mountain of Stupid!
Private space venture SpaceX successfully launched its space capsule last week and safely brought back the capsule yesterday. Here are a few pictures sourced from the web (primarily via tweets) that tell you the story as the craft arrived on earth…
Visually Narration of A Dragon’s Fiery Plunge From Space
Private space venture SpaceX successfully launched its space capsule last week and safely brought back the capsule yesterday. Here are a few pictures sourced from the web (primarily via tweets) that tell you the story as the craft arrived on earth…
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Around 1000 SpaceX employees stand behind SpaceX Mission Control waiting for Dragon’s return to Earth. http://pic.twitter.com/FnMC6HKmSpaceX
More #Dragon images #SpaceX: descent on main parachutes http://pic.twitter.com/KaHD91MGInara Pey
RT @SpaceX: Dragon’s main parachutes just after splashdown in the Pacific http://pic.twitter.com/f0MuRp1lMark
There’s a #Dragon in the water! #SpaceX http://pic.twitter.com/5Go9l8WqInara Pey
First picture of #Dragon in the ocean as it awaits recovery. http://pic.twitter.com/sEtwNqagSpaceX
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After splashdown a dive team secured Dragon before it was lifted onto a barge (Credit: NASA/US Navy) http://pic.twitter.com/OqF7ghXZSpaceX
Dragon on the barge after being retrieved from the Pacific Ocean after splashdown. http://pic.twitter.com/fpHwApc0SpaceX
That was in space! Cool! RT @SpaceX Dragon on the barge after being retrieved from the Pacific Ocean after splashdown. http://pic.twitter.com/gnCuoFADDan St. John
RT @MarkLiederbach: Before, During, and After. The life of the @SpaceX #Dragon capsule :) #NASASocial http://pic.twitter.com/8dhtPC5JStephan Myers
And this image below sums up how nerds like me felt to see this new chapter in space history was written..
Totally stoked about success of #SpaceX ‘s #Dragon congrats to buddy & partner in crime, Denise, & who works for SpaceX http://pic.twitter.com/FEHIsrmjKathie Sedwick
Apart from the fun element, I learned from this video that bike riders (in UK??) save an average of 306 hours annually off their commutes.. So, what will you do with so much free time? :lol: Oh, and the Ride To Work Day in UK is June 18th.. Are you ready to don the leather & latex?
NIC, the leading provider of eGovernment services, is seeking a dynamic individual to assist with growing NIC’s business with the federal government. We are looking for someone who can develop and implement effective business development plans, identify new business opportunities and cultivate, influence and win new business with federal government agencies.
Director of Marketing and Business Development
This position designs, executes and manages development of federal information technology business opportunities for NIC. This person will be part of the NIC federal management team. The most qualified candidates will have experience with Internet/technology, marketing and public relations, federal business development and the candidate will have exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, able to balance multiple priorities simultaneously, skilled at developing client relationships and be comfortable serving as a company spokesperson and representative at industry and government events.. Prior work experience with US Congress or a federal government agency is desired. This position will have significant growth opportunity depending upon the skills, experience, and initiative of the individual.
Responsibilities include:
Assist with identifying and developing federal business opportunities
Develop ongoing relationships with federal government agencies. Prepare federal government procurement responses
Monitor agency rulemaking and procurement for potential business opportunities
Monitor Congressional activity and provide summary reports on hearings, new and existing legislation, etc.
Interact with business development consultants such as lobbyists, assisting with development and execution of strategies to advance business development goals
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Understand and follow trends in federal government information technology service delivery, contracting and oversight
Participate in business strategy, planning, budgeting as part of management team
Work closely with team members to coordinate resources, priorities, and projects
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Oversee relationships with partner companies, allied organizations & trade associations
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Develop strategies to generate/increase awareness of eGovernment services in the federal government marketplace
Meet with agencies to discuss existing services, potential projects, and projects in development; understand and document opportunities and next steps
Conduct demonstrations of new eGovernment applications, attend trade shows and conferences to display applications
Give public presentations on eGovernment to agencies and user-groups
Write award nominations, white papers, and other reports as requested by General Manager
Participate in events to help promote NIC
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Conduct regular meetings with the federal government business development team on status of completed and ongoing projects and assist with priorities, decision-making
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Provide guidance, training, feedback, performance evaluations, team-building and leadership; assist with interviewing and hiring
Serve as manager to junior federal business development resources
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Undergraduate degree
Minimum of five years’ job related experience
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Experience developing creative, economical and targeted marketing strategies
Strong leadership, organizational, prioritization, and supervisory skills
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Self-motivated
Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Experience with business development with federal agencies is beneficial
Experience working in federal government agencies or Congressional offices is beneficial
Benefits:
Competitive compensation program
No-cost group medical/dental
Paid vacation/holidays
Stock purchase plan
Matching 401(k) contributions with 100% vesting
Disability insurance
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Casual and fun office environment
Salary:
$80k – $100k depending upon experience
This is a great opportunity to join a successful company at the management level, with opportunity for growth. Please send a copy of your resume along with a cover letter to my address (transportgooru@gmail.com) and I’ll get you a quick response.
This position will be open from Thursday, May 31, 2012 to Friday, June 29, 2012. For complete information and to apply, click on the link below.
Job Title: Director, Office of Freight Management and Operations
Department: Department Of Transportation
Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Job Announcement Number: FHWA.SES-2012-0015 http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/317947800
JOB SUMMARY:
Come on board with us and take a journey that will challenge your mind and develop your career. The quality of our lives, the shape of our communities and the productivity of our Nation’s economy depend on our transportation systems. We recognize and value the importance of our workforce and the diversity of backgrounds and ideas that each employee brings. The U.S. Department of Transportation: Careers in Motion.
The Director, Office of Freight Management and Operations, is responsible for developing and administering nationwide surface transportation programs, policies, and regulations designed to enhance the safety, efficiency, productivity and security of freight operations.
DUTIES:
The SES Office Director provides executive leadership and direction on issues relating to the highway freight industry. Leads the development of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) intermodal goods movement vision, mission, strategies and policy direction. Represents the FHWA in national and international freight industry forums, facilitates and supports the development of coalitions among shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and public agencies to improve freight operations. In collaboration with transportation stakeholders, leads the development of partnerships, networks, associations, and agreements to develop efficient freight operations on high speed, multi-state trade/transportation corridors, and at key intermodal connectors. Directs the development of metrics for freight productivity; directs a program of data collection in cooperation with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and other Federal agencies and leads analysis to assess goods movement trends and needs; leads the development of an intermodal freight research agenda, including the application of intelligent transportation system technologies; builds a professional capacity building program, and directs the review of state certification of compliance with truck size and weight regulations.
The Thai government now has a serious problem and should jump in immediately before the country’s image takes a further in the minds of the foreign visitors. Hate it when the police are corrupt like this..
