IFTTT (“If This, Then That”) has launched a new Data Access Project which provides information from government – and not just federal government, but also state and municipal governments as well as […]
There Are Benevolent Bots, and They’re Doing Good on Twitter
Last week I did an article about people-imitating bots on Twitter and why they should concern you. I tried to make it clear that Twitter bots are software programs, and therefore can […]
15 Minutes: Why Is ResearchBuzz Getting So International?
It’s that time again! I’ve found myself with 15 spare minutes so I’m setting a timer and writing up some of the thoughts that have been whirling around in my head. Let’s […]
Playing with the National Data Catalog
I first read the announcement about the National Data Catalog over a week ago, but decided to play with it a little before I wrote about it. But first, what the heck […]
State and Federal Campaign Contribution Data, All In One Spot
It’s a DATA BUFFET! Sunlight Labs announced last week the launch of TransparencyData.com, a site that is designed to let you query and download bulk data about government transparency. The big data […]
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