Hard-Coding Bias in Google “Algorithmic” Search Results, Benjamin Edelman – November 15, 2010 “I present categories of searches for which available evidence indicates Google has “hard-coded” its own links to appear at the top of algorithmic search results, and I offer a methodology for detecting certain kinds of tampering by comparing Google results for similar… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: November 2010
USDA – Household Food Security in the United States, 2009
Household Food Security in the United States, 2009 – By Mark Nord, Alisha Coleman-Jensen, Margaret Andrews, and Steven Carlson. Economic Research Report No. (ERR-108) 68 pp, November 2010 “Eighty-five percent of American households were food secure throughout the entire year in 2009, meaning that they had access at all times to enough food for an… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Afghanistan Development, Financial Audits of TARP, SEC, GAO – Federal Government's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook
Afghanistan Development: U.S. Efforts to Support Afghan Water Sector Increasing, but Improvements Needed in Planning and Coordination, GAO-11-138, November 15, 2010 Financial Audit: Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Fiscal Years 2010 and 2009 Financial Statements, GAO-11-151, November 15, 2010 Financial Audit: Office of Financial Stability (Troubled Asset Relief Program) Fiscal Years 2010 and 2009 Financial Statements,… Continue Reading
Survey on Federal Government Acquisition Policy – The Great Divide
The Great Divide – The Professional Services Council Acquisition Policy Survey, October 2010 – Conclusions and Recommendations – As we analyzed the results of interviews, we developed the following conclusions and recommendations: Improve communication and collaboration between the oversight and operational community. The evident divide should be troubling to all. Recognize not only the importance… Continue Reading
Cross-Border Crime Forum Report – Identity-Related Crime: A Threat Assessment
Identity-Related Crime: A Threat Assessment – A Report to the Attorney General of the United States and the Minister of Public Safety of Canada, November 2010 “This threat assessment focuses on five aspects of the identity-related crime problem as it affects Canada and the United States: (1) the scope and extent of the problem; (2)… Continue Reading
Frequent Flyer Backlash Heightens Over Full-body Scanners at Airports
Follow up to previous postings on government implementation of whole body scanning technology at airports, via National Journal, “The Transportation Security Administration is working to create an alternative screening process for pilots, the agency’s chief said this morning, amid mounting protests by airline pilots over new airport scanners criticized as invasive and hazardous to health… Continue Reading
AARP Drug Savings Tool
Drug Savings Tool Search for a drug you are taking Review your drugs price range and efficacy and compare it to Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs. Print out your options for discussion with your doctor. View more information about this group of drugs, including safety and effectiveness. [Consumer Reports Health Best Buy Drugs information contained… Continue Reading
Northwestern Mutual Reports More Than Two Out Of Three Americans Fail Personal Finance Quiz
News release: “At a time when Americans are seeking financial security, their financial knowledge is no better than it was in 2006, according to the Financial Matters study, commissioned by Northwestern Mutual. The research revealed that two out of three respondents (69%) would receive a failing grade on a quiz about financial products and concepts.”… Continue Reading
UK: Google Street View (GSV) collection of payload data
“The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) is the UKs independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.” Snipped from November 3, 2010 letter from ICO to Global Privacy Counsel, Google France: “My office now understands that GSV (Google Street View) cars driving… Continue Reading
The Case for Stress Testing at Community Banks
Conference of State Bank Supervisors: The Case for Stress Testing at Community Banks – Enhancing the risk management framework to ensure economic viability, October 2010 – “The following paper is intended to provoke a policy discussion on the value of stress testing for community banks. The paper is issued based on the following policy statement… Continue Reading
Federal Reserve: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System – The October 2010 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices, November 8, 2010 “The October 2010 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices addressed changes in the supply of, and demand for, bank loans to businesses and households over the past three… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
