“This alternative way of slicing the data still shows Email to be, by far, the dominant sector in terms of mobile time, although this dominance shrinks by a few delta points to 38.5% from 41.6%. Search is another that nets out with a smaller share, although by less than a percentage point from 7.1% to… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: September 2010
BJS: Alcohol and Crime: Data from 2002 to 2008
Alcohol and Crime: Data from 2002 to 2008, Michael R. Rand, William J. Sabol, Michael Sinclair, Howard Snyder, September 3, 2010 “This webpage includes analyses from four data sources: the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), the Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities (SISFCF), and the Survey… Continue Reading
Google Public Data Explorer makes large datasets easy to explore
“The Google Public Data Explorer makes large datasets easy to explore, visualize and communicate. As the charts and maps animate over time, the changes in the world become easier to understand. You don’t have to be a data expert to navigate between different views, make your own comparisons, and share your findings. Students, journalists, policy… Continue Reading
Deloitte Airline Fraud Report 2010 – Time to Stop the Losses
News release: “The airline industry, already challenged by the worst economic crisis in a generation and a massive loss of business through the Icelandic volcano disruptions, is still losing millions of dollars to fraud. A recent survey conducted by Deloitte on behalf of the International Association of Airline Auditors (IAAIA) revealed that fraud is costing… Continue Reading
EIA: Gulf of Mexico Fact Sheet
Gulf of Mexico Fact Sheet Sep 1, 2010: “This fact sheet contains current annual production data for oil and natural gas from the Gulf of Mexico, the hurricane season outlook, and the current tropical weather outlook from the National Hurricane Center.” Continue Reading
Views on Genetic Testing: An AARP Bulletin Survey
Views on Genetic Testing: An AARP Bulletin Survey, by: Helen W. Brown, Ph.D., Research & Strategic Analysis: “A large majority of Americans have never been tested for their genetic makeup, according to a recent AARP Bulletin survey. Moreover, most would not consider undergoing genetic testing to find out if they are susceptible to a disease… Continue Reading
Texas AG inquires on Google's approach to competition
Texas inquires on our approach to competition, Posted by Don Harrison, Deputy General Counsel, Google: “We’ve always worked hard to ensure that our success is earned the right way — by building great products, not locking in our users or advertisers. That said, we recognize that as Google grows, were going to face more questions… Continue Reading
GAO Report: Proposed Performance Rights Act Would Result in Additional Costs for Broadcast Radio Stations
Telecommunications: The Proposed Performance Rights Act Would Result in Additional Costs for Broadcast Radio Stations and Additional Revenue for Record Companies, Musicians, and Performers, GAO-10-826, August 04, 2010 “Congress is considering legislation that would expand copyright protection for sound recordings. In particular, the proposed Performance Rights Act1 would eliminate an exemption that currently allows analog,… Continue Reading
AP Asserts : "Combat in Iraq is not over, and we should not uncritically repeat suggestions that it is"
Follow up to President Obamas Address on Iraq via Poynter Online – AP: ‘Combat in Iraq is not over, and we should not uncritically repeat suggestions that it is’, Memo from the AP’s standards editor, Tom Kent, Thursday, September 02, 2010 ” Many AP staffers are producing content that refers to the situation in Iraq.… Continue Reading
Pew Report: Cell phones and American adults
Cell phones and American adults – They make just as many calls, but text less often than teens – by Amanda Lenhart, Senior Research Specialist, 9/2/2010 “Texting by American adults has increased substantially over the past year, but still does not approach the magnitude of text messages exchanged by adolescents. Some 72% of adult cell… Continue Reading
Google says it is simplifying and updating privacy policies
Official Google Blog: “Long, complicated and lawyerly that’s what most people think about privacy policies, and for good reason. Even taking into account that theyre legal documents, most privacy policies are still too hard to understand. So were simplifying and updating Googles privacy policies. To be clear, we arent changing any of our privacy… Continue Reading
Census Bureau Reports 16 Percent Increase in Federal Domestic Spending in 2009
News release: “The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that obligations for federal domestic spending increased 16.0 percent in fiscal year 2009 to $3.2 trillion. The 2009 spending total is equivalent to $10,548 per person living in the United States. The annual percentage change (16.0 percent) is the largest since the Census Bureau began compiling these… Continue Reading
