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Daily Archives: November 14, 2010

Wall Street Journal Survey of CEO Compensation

The Wall Street Journal Survey of CEO Compensation: “The Wall Street Journal CEO Compensation Study was conducted by Hay Group, a management-consulting firm. The study analyzes CEO pay from 456 U. S. companies with revenue of at least $4 billion in their most recent fiscal year that filed their proxy statements between October 2009 and Sept. 30, 2010. Survey Methodology & Terms Definitions and Footnotes.”

  • Related WSJ article – The Year’s Top Ten Highest Paid CEOs: “Mr. Maffei, the leader of Liberty Media Corp., enjoyed total direct pre-tax compensation of $87.1 million last year, four times his 2008 package and enough to land him atop the rankings in The Wall Street Journal’s latest CEO pay survey, which includes all 456 of the biggest U.S. public companies.”
  • Study: Women with high job strain have 40 percent increased risk of heart disease

    News release: “Women who report having high job strain have a 40 percent increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and the need for procedures to open blocked arteries, compared to those with low job strain, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2010. In addition, job insecurity – fear… Continue Reading

    Study: Death of spouse, child may cause higher heart rate, other dangers

    American Heart Association: Death of spouse, child may cause higher heart rate, other dangers. Study Highlights: “Immediately after the death of a loved one, bereaved spouses and parents can experience an increase in their heart rate and other heart rhythm abnormalities — possibly increasing the risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death. Although the… Continue Reading

    Study: Real Branding Implications of Digital Media

    Real Branding Implications of Digital Media – an SEM, SEO, & Online Display Advertising Study, iProspect | November 2010 “The key finding of this study is that online digital media assets have considerable branding influence, and that specific combinations can significantly impact a brand’s success. In fact, Internet users exposed to mere impressions of organic… Continue Reading

    GAO Report: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

    Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Preliminary Assessment of Federal Financial Follow up to previous postings on the Gulf Coast oil spill, via GAO – Risks and Cost Reimbursement and Notification Policies and Procedures, GAO-11-90R, November 12, 2010. “The total cost to clean up this massive and potentially unprecedented spill, the damage to the environment, as well… Continue Reading

    New Report: Growing Water Scarcity in US is 'Hidden' Financial Risk for Investors Owning Utility Bonds

    Los Angeles, Atlanta utilities face increasing risks, according to report’s water risk assessment: “Growing water scarcity in many parts of the United States is a hidden financial risk for investors who buy the water and electric utility bonds that finance much of the country’s vast water and power infrastructure, according to a first-ever report on… Continue Reading

    UNESCO Science Report 2010 – The Current Status of Science around the World

    “The UNESCO Science Report 2010 is a mirror of the world development of science. “It shows how the proliferation of digital information and communication technologies is increasingly changing the global picture,” said the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova. Its objective is to present analysis on the historical sciences industry by region and serve as additional… Continue Reading

    Assessing DoD's Study Information Gap: Optimizing the Electronic Management of DoD-Related Studies

    Report to the Secretary of Defense, Assessing DoD’s Study Information Gap: Optimizing the Electronic Management of DoD-Related Studies. Report FY10-09. Recommendations for a Comprehensive Knowledge Management System for DoD Officials that Facilitate Information Retrieval and Analysis of all DoD-funded and DoD-related studies, April 2010. “The number of and amount spent on studies each year within… Continue Reading