International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005: Agencies Have Implemented Some, but Not All of the Act’s Requirements, GAO-08-862, August 08, 2008 “The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (IMBRA) was enacted to address issues of domestic violence and abuse against noncitizens (beneficiaries) married or engaged to U.S. citizens (petitioners) who have petitioned for… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Rand: Invisible Wounds of War: Psychological and Cognitive Injuries, Their Consequences, and Services to Assist Recovery
Invisible Wounds of War: Psychological and Cognitive Injuries, Their Consequences, and Services to Assist Recovery. Edited by Terri Tanielian and Lisa H. Jaycox (499 pages, PDF) “Since October 2001, approximately 1.64 million U.S. troops have been deployed for Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq. Early evidence suggests that many returning service… Continue Reading
Report: Google Still Not Indexing Hidden Web URLs
Google Still Not Indexing Hidden Web URLs, by Kat Hagedorn Metadata Harvesting Librarian, Digital Library Production Service, University of Michigan Libraries, Ann Arbor, MI and Joshua Santelli Applications Programmer, Digital Library Production Service, University of Michigan Libraries, Ann Arbor, MI. D-Lib Magazine, July/August 2008, Volume 14 Number 7/8. Continue Reading
World Wide Web Consortium Mobile Web Best Practices 1.0
“W3C…announced new standards that will make it easier for people to browse the Web on mobile devices. Mobile Web Best Practices 1.0, published as a W3C Recommendation by the Mobile Web Best Practices Working Group, condenses the experience of many mobile Web stakeholders into practical advice on creating mobile-friendly content. These guidelines will help to… Continue Reading
Recent CRS Reports: Major U.S. Arms Sales To Taiwan Since 1990, Misuse of Government Purchase Cards, Credit Default Swaps
August 04, 2008 – Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990 July 31, 2008 – The U.S. Secret Service: An Examination and Analysis of Its Evolving Missions July 31, 2008 – Panama: Political and Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations July 31, 2008 – Suits Against Terrorist States by Victims of Terrorism July 30, 2008 –… Continue Reading
After Nearly Three Years, News Orleans Residents Give Recovery Very Mixed Report Card
News release: ” A comprehensive new Kaiser Family Foundation survey of the experiences of New Orleans residents the second since Hurricane Katrina reveals a still-struggling population that gives very mixed reviews in key areas of the recovery efforts. Most residents feel forgotten by the nation and its leaders, yet are still optimistic about… Continue Reading
Poll: Fuel Costs Boost Conservation Efforts; 7 in 10 Reducing 'Carbon Footprint'
ABC News/Planet Green/Stanford University Poll Finds Concern for Environment, Support for Drilling “High energy prices are double-teaming with environmental concerns to prompt broad conservation efforts, with seven in 10 Americans saying they’re trying to reduce their “carbon footprint,” chiefly by driving less, using less electricity and recycling. More controversial are policy responses to the nation’s… Continue Reading
Courting History: The Landmark International Criminal Courts First Years
Human Rights Watch – Courting History – The Landmark International Criminal Courts First Years, July 2008: “This 244-page report examines the ICCs accomplishments and shortcomings since it began operations in 2003. The court was created to bring justice to the victims of gross human rights violations; so far the court has issued arrest warrants against… Continue Reading
New Website Fuelly Tracks Your Gas Mileage To Help Save Gas and Money
“Fuelly is a site that lets you track, share, and compare your gas mileage. Simply sign up, add a car, and begin tracking your mileage. By recording and analyzing your mileage, you can see how much money you can save with small driving changes. You can also see how your mileage compares with EPA estimates… Continue Reading
ACSI E-Government Satisfaction Index Registers First Increase in a Year, According to ForeSee Results
News release: “Citizen satisfaction with federal government websites ended a losing streak by improving for the first time in a year, according to the second quarter report of the University of Michigans American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) E-Government Satisfaction Index. The Index rose 0.7% to 72.9 on the ACSIs 100-point scale. The study also found… Continue Reading
Public Interest Groups: Ocean Fisheries Protections To Be Weakened
News release: “…the Bush administration is pushing changes which could dramatically weaken protections against overfishing already depleted ocean stocks, according to public comments filed today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER – a national alliance of local state and federal resource professionals). The thrust of the Bush plan would cede more control to the… Continue Reading
Report: Tibet at a Turning Point
Tibet At A Turning Point – The Spring Uprising and Chinas New Crackdown – A report by the International Campaign for Tibet, August 6, 2008 (151 pages, PDF): “Since March 10, a tidal wave of mainly peaceful protests against the Chinese government has swept across Tibet.” Continue Reading
