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The Cost of Redundant Data
At all four levels of government—local, county, state, and federal—we have multiple copies of the exact information. It’s sad when you realize the waste, and what all those people and resources could be used for.
At just the federal level, the Federal Register lists 448 agencies. No, I’m not kidding. Here’s the link, so you can see for yourself.
Mark Schuster
21 hours ago


The Circle of Five
I’ve always valued my closest relationships and have taught my children the ‘Circle of 5’. That is, have 5 friends that would drive 500 miles at 5 in the morning to give you $500 – no questions asked.
Mark Schuster
May 29


USPS Financial Crisis: Pension Cuts, $118B Losses, and a Missed Data Opportunity
The United States Postal Service faces mounting losses and pension cuts. Could monetizing its address data be the key to long-term survival?
Mark Schuster
Apr 30


How a Giant Rubber Duck Generated $30M: What Pittsburgh Teaches About Public Spending
When a 45-foot duck by Florentijn Hofman drew massive crowds to Pittsburgh, it sparked a bigger question: can public events actually pay off?
Mark Schuster
Apr 28
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