World Bank: State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2006: “In the past year the carbon market has grown faster and broader than nearly any other emerging market, said Andrew Ertel, President of Evolution Markets LLC. The increase in volume and considerable price volatility are a sign of a healthy market. They indicate emissions reductions… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: May 2006
Little Green Book Provides Key Environmental Indicators for 200 Countries
World Bank: “The Little Green Data Book (240 pages, PDF) represents a succinct collection of information from the World Development Indicators and its accompanying CD-ROM. It is a collaboration between the Development Economics Data Group and the Environment Department of the World Bank.” Continue Reading
U.S. Government Telephone and E-mail Directories
U.S. Government Telephone and E-mail Directories Continue Reading
FTC Settles Complaint With Company Over Lax Security of Consumer Data
FTC press release: “A title company that promised consumers it maintained “physical, electronic and procedural safeguards” to protect their confidential financial information, but tossed consumer home loan applications in an open dumpster, agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that its inadequate storage and disposal procedures for sensitive consumer information violated federal laws. The settlement… Continue Reading
Performance Data for the Senior Medicare Patrol Projects
Performance Data for the Senior Medicare Patrol Projects: April 2006 Performance Report (OEI-02-04-00363), (92 pages, PDF). Continue Reading
Google Announces New Search and Desktop Products
Press release: “Today, Google Inc. announced new technologies to enhance and improve the search experience. Three new products Google Co-op, Google Desktop 4, and Google Notebook advance the state of the art in search by helping users worldwide find and share more relevant information. The products all incorporate new capabilities that leverage user… Continue Reading
EPA Reports Almost Half of the Nation’s Streams Are Polluted
“The draft Wadeable Streams Assessment: A Collaborative Survey of the Nation’s Streams (WSA) is a first-ever statistically-valid study of the biological condition of small streams throughout the U.S. It establishes a national baseline we can use to compare to results from future studies. This information will help us evaluate the successes of our national efforts… Continue Reading
Searchable Version of CIA Factbook
From askSam: “Free Searchable Version – Search and analyze the text of the Central Intelligence Agency’s Intelligence Factbook. This document is an overview of the organization, history, and mission of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States.” Continue Reading
Mass Digitization: Implications for Information Policy
Mass Digitization: Implications for Information Policy , May 9, 2006 (NCLIS). Continue Reading
Wide Range of Privacy and Security Issues Involving RFID Exposed As Use Grows
The RFID Hacking Underground, by Annalee Newitz: “They can steal your smartcard, lift your passport, jack your car, even clone the chip in your arm. And you won’t feel a thing. 5 tales from the RFID-hacking underground.” “RFID chips are everywhere – companies and labs use them as access keys, Prius owners use them to… Continue Reading
Contact the Federal Judiciary
“Contacting the nearest federal court, or the federal court you need, is easier than it used to be. You now can search for the right court, or court office, by city, zip code, area code, and more.” Contact a Federal Court Near You Mailing Address and Phone Number E-Mail the Administrative Office of the U.S.… Continue Reading
Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines
Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines – US Sentencing Commission, May 1, 2006 (30 pages, PDF) Continue Reading
