Re: [meta] Re: Open Government Data bill (for comments)
My recommendation would be to include (based on IETF procedures) a requirement that any non-NH Government standard be implemented by at least 2 independent programs, that can read and write the format interchangably. For NH Government developed ones, the final format/specification cannot be finalized until there are at least two indendent programs, to ensure that the format is, in fact able to be implemented by anyone. jeff ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: [meta] Re: Open Government Data bill (for comments)
On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 11:54 PM, John Abreau wrote: > While I don't know all the intricacies of the various 501(c) types, I recall > we had problems at the Boston Computer Society back in the '90's due to > BCS's 501(c)3 status. When BLU was part of BCS, we got in trouble for > protesting the Communications Decency Act, because as a 501(c)3 we were > explicitly prohibited from participating in political action. My extremely limited understanding is that 501(c)3 organizations are permitted some political actions, but political action cannot be a major purpose of the group, and there are some other limitations. Those limitations apply to the organizations only; individual members, acting on their own, are not limited by those rules. Where this list falls I'm not sure. I suspect it depends on usage. So the occasional political discussion (such as what Seth is posting) is fine, but if that became a significant part of list traffic it might be a problem. For those who don't know: 501(c) is the section of the Federal tax code which treats tax-exempt organizations. The IRS does not recognize "non-profit"; it defines classes of organizations which are exempt from Federal taxes. Not all such organizations are non-profit[1]. 501(c)3 is about "charitable" organizations. 501(c)3 orgs are special in that donations to such orgs are tax deductible by the donor. [1] The National Football League is a 501(c)6 tax-exempt organization. -- Ben ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: [meta] Re: Open Government Data bill (for comments)
And to be clear: I posted the 2 bills (or rather the draft texts of them, which aren't otherwise online yet) and invited comments because of my respect for the many astute minds on this list. Individuals who wish to help pass such legislation as interested citizens are welcome (and those with issues against it are also welcome, to be clear, I'd love to hear the reasons against to help me prepare answers for them), but I'm certainly not asking for GNHLUG as a formal group to take a position, lobby, or otherwise get involved. yours, Rep. Cohn On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 11:54 PM, John Abreau wrote: > On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 11:16 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote: >> On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 9:12 PM, Bruce Dawson wrote: >>> Or maybe this message is inappropriate if GNHLUG is a 501(c)3 instead of >>> a 501(c)4. (I couldn't determine what type of organization GNHLUG was >>> from the Wiki - at least not by searching for '501'.) >> >> >> B1. GNHLUG is a registered non-profit corporation in the State of New >> Hampshire >> B2. GNHLUG has not applied for IRS Federal tax-exempt status at this time. >> B3. Volunteers interested in facilitating B2 are welcome! >> >> >> -- Ben > > > While I don't know all the intricacies of the various 501(c) types, I recall > we had problems at the Boston Computer Society back in the '90's due to > BCS's 501(c)3 status. When BLU was part of BCS, we got in trouble for > protesting the Communications Decency Act, because as a 501(c)3 we were > explicitly prohibited from participating in political action. > ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: [meta] Re: Open Government Data bill (for comments)
On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 11:16 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote: > On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 9:12 PM, Bruce Dawson wrote: >> Or maybe this message is inappropriate if GNHLUG is a 501(c)3 instead of >> a 501(c)4. (I couldn't determine what type of organization GNHLUG was >> from the Wiki - at least not by searching for '501'.) > > > B1. GNHLUG is a registered non-profit corporation in the State of New > Hampshire > B2. GNHLUG has not applied for IRS Federal tax-exempt status at this time. > B3. Volunteers interested in facilitating B2 are welcome! > > > -- Ben While I don't know all the intricacies of the various 501(c) types, I recall we had problems at the Boston Computer Society back in the '90's due to BCS's 501(c)3 status. When BLU was part of BCS, we got in trouble for protesting the Communications Decency Act, because as a 501(c)3 we were explicitly prohibited from participating in political action. -- John Abreau / Executive Director, Boston Linux & Unix AIM abreauj / JABBER j...@jabber.blu.org / YAHOO abreauj / SKYPE zusa_it_mgr Email j...@blu.org / WWW http://www.abreau.net / PGP-Key-ID 0xD5C7B5D9 PGP-Key-Fingerprint 72 FB 39 4F 3C 3B D6 5B E0 C8 5A 6E F1 2C BE 99 ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: [meta] Re: Open Government Data bill (for comments)
On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 9:12 PM, Bruce Dawson wrote: > Does it make sense to set up a separate list (or mailman topic) for > these conversations? A1. If there is consensus to do so, another list is trivial to add. A2. This list (gnhlug-discuss) currently has no formal topic, charter, or policy (aside from the general legal policy of gnhlug.org (http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/LegalNotice)). P1. Historically, list traffic has been self-policed by list members, with varying degrees of effectiveness. P2. I think we probably should have some sort of formal topic, charter, or policy for gnhlug-discuss. P3. I think we are unlikely to arrive at P2. P4. Currently, this list doesn't get nearly enough traffic to warrant separate lists. What little interest we do currently draw is more likely to be harmed by balkanization or barrier to entry. P5. I expect this thread will consume far more list bandwidth than the thread(s) in question will. > Or maybe this message is inappropriate if GNHLUG is a 501(c)3 instead of > a 501(c)4. (I couldn't determine what type of organization GNHLUG was > from the Wiki - at least not by searching for '501'.) B1. GNHLUG is a registered non-profit corporation in the State of New Hampshire B2. GNHLUG has not applied for IRS Federal tax-exempt status at this time. B3. Volunteers interested in facilitating B2 are welcome! -- Ben ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: [meta] Re: Open Government Data bill (for comments)
I think the discussions are both relevant and interesting. If Seth starts asking about baby formula laws, etc. then perhaps another list, but "Open Government Data Bill" would seem to fit with "Open Source", IMHO md ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
[meta] Re: Open Government Data bill (for comments)
Does it make sense to set up a separate list (or mailman topic) for these conversations? If so, I would propose gnhlug-lobby. I'm not suggesting that it is inappropriate for GNHLUG consideration, but I would like to keep "tech" conversations separate from governance (either internal as in gnhlug-org, or external as in these messages). (Actually, I find these conversations very appropriate for GNHLUG consideration.) Or maybe this message is inappropriate if GNHLUG is a 501(c)3 instead of a 501(c)4. (I couldn't determine what type of organization GNHLUG was from the Wiki - at least not by searching for '501'.) --Bruce On 01/10/2011 04:23 PM, Seth Cohn wrote: > This isn't quite on topic for the list, but it's certainly within reason... > think what you would do with RSS feeds, XML, and other useful things > like that being generated from the data at the State level... > > The principles are based on the 2007 summit that set up the basic ideas: > http://resource.org/8_principles.html > http://www.opengovdata.org/home/8principles > > yours, > Rep. Seth Cohn > ... ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Open Government Data bill (for comments)
This isn't quite on topic for the list, but it's certainly within reason... think what you would do with RSS feeds, XML, and other useful things like that being generated from the data at the State level... The principles are based on the 2007 summit that set up the basic ideas: http://resource.org/8_principles.html http://www.opengovdata.org/home/8principles yours, Rep. Seth Cohn The text of the Open Government Data bill (subject to revisions still, but hurry with your suggestions): AN ACT relative to the use of open data formats and the adoption of a statewide policy regarding open government data standards. SPONSORS: [sponsors] COMMITTEE: [committee] ANALYSIS This bill directs the commissioner of information technology to develop a statewide information policy based on certain principles of open government data. The bill also promotes the use of open data formats by state agencies. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type. STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eleven AN ACT relative to the use of open data formats and the adoption of a statewide policy regarding open government data standards. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Statement of Purpose. The general court is committed to using technology to foster open, transparent, and accessible state government and finds that, by sharing data freely, the state will generate new opportunities for economic development, commerce, and civic engagement for the citizens of this state. The general court further finds that adoption of open government data standards will improve transparency, access to public information, and coordination between state agencies and the private sector by providing timely access to relevant information in a less costly manner. In furtherance of these objectives, this legislation lays the groundwork for adoption of a statewide information policy based on the principles of open government data and encourages the adoption of open data formats by state agencies. 2 Department of Information Technology; Duties of Commissioner Regarding Acquisition of Information Systems. Amend RSA 21-R:4, I to read as follows: I. Providing technical information technology consultation to all executive branch agencies and to any other agency that requests it, including technical advice consistent with the principles of open government data established in RSA 21-R:7-a and RSA 21-R:8-b during the development or acquisition of information systems. 3 New Section; Statewide Information Policy; Open Government Data Standards. Amend RSA 21-R by inserting after paragraph 7 the following new paragraph: 21-R:7-a Open Government Data Standards. I. The commissioner shall develop a statewide information policy based on the following principles of open government data. According to these principles, open data is data that is: (a) Complete. All public data is made available. Public data is data that is not subject to valid privacy, security or privilege limitations. (b) Primary. Data is collected at the sources, with the highest possible level of granularity, not in aggregate or modified forms. (c) Timely. Data is made available as quickly as necessary to preserve the value of the data. (d) Accessible. Data is available to the widest range of users for the widest range of purposes. (e) Machine processable. Data is reasonably structured to allow automated processing. (f) Non-discriminatory. Data is available to anyone, with no requirement of registration. (g) Non-proprietary. Data is available in a format over which no entity has exclusive control. (h) License-free. Data is not subject to any copyright, patent, trademark, or trade secret regulation. Reasonable privacy, security, and privilege restrictions may be allowed. II. The information policy developed under paragraph I shall include a mechanism for adoption and review by each state agency. Upon adopting the policy, an agency shall designate a contact person responsible for oversight and implementation of open government data standards for that agency. The contact shall act as a liaison between the department, the implementing agency, and the public in matters related to open government data standards. The commissioner shall include the status of the development and implementation of the statewide information policy based on open government data standards in the quarterly report to the legisl
[GNHLUG] Seacoast/UNH/Durham/SLUG - Mon 10 Jan - Android Attack
What : Android Attack Who : Rob Anderson Date : Mon 10 Jan 2011 Time : 7 PM to 9 PM Where: Room 301, Morse Hall, UNH, Durham, NH What is all the fuss about? Is this really the iPhone killer it's made out to be? Why is it showing up on tablets and TVs? Android Phones have been available for years, what is different now? We'll cover what makes the mobile operating system special, and why you might want to consider programming for it. http://slug.gnhlug.org/Members/rea/SLUG/slug-meetings/overview-of-android === About SLUG === SLUG is the Seacoast Linux User Group, and is a chapter of GNHLUG, the Greater NH Linux User Group. Rob Anderson is the SLUG coordinator, and reliably comes up with interesting topics each month. SLUG meets the second Monday of every month, same time, same place. You can find out more about SLUG and GNHLUG at their websites. http://slug.gnhlug.org http://www.gnhlug.org Meetings take place starting at 7:00 PM. Meetings are open to all. The meeting proper ends around 9ish, but it's not uncommon to find hangers-on there until 10 or later. They take place in Room 301 (the third floor conference room), of Morse Hall, at the University of New Hampshire, in Durham, New Hampshire, United States, North America, Earth, Sol system, Orion spur, Milky Way galaxy, Virgo supercluster. ___ gnhlug-announce mailing list gnhlug-annou...@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-announce/ ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
[GNHLUG] [NHRuby SIG] January Meetup: OmniAuth
Join us at 7:00pm on Monday, 17 January 2011 at the NH-ICC as your humble organizer, Brian Turnbull, takes the stage presenting an Introduction to OmniAuth. OmniAuth, created by Michael Bleigh of Intridea, is a Rack-based authentication system for multi-provider external authentication. In this talk, we’ll cover where OmniAuth fits in the “web” stack, how to use it, what it does, and what it does not. Then we’ll take a dive into creating an authentication strategy for integrating OmniAuth with a custom authentication provider. See http://www.meetup.com/nhruby/calendar/15900279/ for more information about the meetup and for directions to the NH-ICC. ___ gnhlug-announce mailing list gnhlug-annou...@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-announce/ ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
