Twitter 101, Part 1By Ron Jones , March 30, 2009 There’s a lot of buzz right now about Twitter, which has emerged as one of the most popular social media tools. This three-part article is for those who are just getting started with Twitter or who simply want to know what it is and how […]

NEWS from the North Dakota Department of Human Services 600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck ND 58505-0250 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Steffl 328-4933 or 527-7445March 30, 2009 ND Department of Human Services Office Closure and Staffing Update BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Department of Human Services announces the following closings and program staffing due

Technology Review: March/April 2009 The 10 Emerging Technologies of 2009 Technology Review presents its annual list of 10 technologies that could change the way we live. Subscribe to Technology Review• New Subscription • Gift Subscription • Digital Subscription Customer Support• Customer Service • Contact by Phone • Contact by Email From the EditorTechnology and OptimismWhy

Appropriations (Rep. K. Svedjan) Roughrider Room (EE) Approp – Education & Environment (Rep. B. Skarphol) Sakakawea (GO) Approp – Governmnt Operations Div (Rep. J. Delzer) Medora Room (HR) Approp – Human Resources Division (Rep. C. Pollert) Roughrider Room Hearing Date Time Bill/Res.No Sub-Comm Description/Note ——————————————————————————– 3/30 8:00 AM Full Committee Committee Work 2:15 PM EE

ED REVIEWMarch 27, 2009 …a bi-weekly update on U.S. Department of Education activities relevant to the Intergovernmental and Corporate community and other stakeholders______________________________________________________________________ARRA OUTREACH Looking for an overview of the education provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)? The Department has released a PowerPoint presentation on guiding principles and funding availability. The ARRA

Greetings, Spring began in March and we’re showering you with fresh ideas. We start with a warning about a new spin on an old scamfraudulent IRS e-mail messages that talk about a stimulus payment to lure you into revealing personal information. Also included in this issue are instructions to help freshen up your computer skills.

Legislature in Recess Until Monday The North Dakota Legislature recessed Thursday and Friday, March 26 and 27, to allow lawmakers to return home to help battle rising floodwaters. It will reconvene on Monday, March 30. All bills are required to be out of committee by the 55th legislative day, which, due to the recess, will

March 26, 2009 Campus Announcements Events ‘Aaltra’ and ‘L’avocat de la Terreur (Terror’s advocate)’ rescheduled for SundayThe French movie “Aaltra,” which was scheduled for this evening (March 26) has been postponed until Sunday (March 29) in Aleshire Theater, 3 p.m. “L’avocat de la Terreur (Terror’s advocate),” previously announced for Tuesday (March 24), will also be

ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT…ALERT March 25, 2009 ACT NOW TO FUND NEW PREPARATION PROGRAMS FOR FACULTY AND TEACHERS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT Attached is a Dear Colleague being circulated by the office of Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) (Download it here) It is asking other Members of the House of Representatives to sign on urging the appropriators to

New Members – Thanks to the new Petroleum Council members Ebeltoft Sickler Law Firm, Saddle Butte Pipeline, Baranko Bros, Inc., and Wood Energy, Inc. Big Crowd in Regina for the 2009 Williston Basin Petroleum Conference – To date, there are nearly 550 people registered for the 17th Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and Prospect Expo in

Appropriations (Sen. R. Holmberg) Harvest Room Hearing Date Time Bill/Res.No Sub-Comm Description/Note ——————————————————————————– 3/20 8:30 AM HB 1057 Relating to department of veterans’ affairs employees; and relating to county veterans’ service officers 9:00 AM HB 1256 Relating to income tax treatment of qualified dividend income 10:00 AM HB 1407 Relating to an economic development transportation

Daily News Update March 24, 2009 Hello. Here’s what’s new on our site today: News So Many Students, So Little Time March 24, 2009 Higher Ed Holdings’ recent efforts to partner with one university were thwarted amid faculty outcry. At other universities, however, the company’s model is going forward — raising concerns about whether mass