Social networking sites and our lives How peoples trust, personal relationships, and civic and political involvement are connected to their use of social networking sites and other technologies, June 16, 2011 “Questions have been raised about the social impact of widespread use of social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, and Twitter. Do these technologies… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: June 2011
White House: 21st-Century Communications for our First Responders
The Benefits of Transitioning to a Nationwide Wireless Broadband Network for Public Safety – June 16, 2011 From the Fact Sheet: “To facilitate the development and deployment of a nationwide high speed wireless network for public safety, the Presidents Wireless Innovation and Infrastructure Initiative will enable public safety agencies to transition away from the traditional,… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Palau, Indian Issues, SBA Contracting
Compact of Free Association: Proposed U.S. Assistance to Palau and Its Likely Impact, GAO-11-559T, June 16, 2011 DOD Weapon Systems: Missed Trade-off Opportunities During Requirements Reviews, GAO-11-502, June 16, 2011 Indian Issues: Key Federal Agencies’ and the Smithsonian Institution’s Efforts to Identify and Repatriate Indian Human Remains and Objects, GAO-11-755T, June 16, 2011 Small Business… Continue Reading
New Publication on Marine Reserves in the United States
Marine Reserves in the United States, June 2011 “Marine reserves, commonly called no take areas, are a type of marine protected area (MPA) that has extensive restrictions on human use. No hunting, fishing, or collecting can occur in any reserve, while some impose further restrictions and allow no impacts of any kind (such as anchoring… Continue Reading
Obama Administration releases National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy
National Prevention Strategy – Americas Plan for Better Health and Wellness, June 16, 2011 “The National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy is a comprehensive plan that will help increase the number of Americans who are healthy at every stage of life. Created by the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council in consultation with… Continue Reading
FTC Offers Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Cell Phone Radiation Scams
News release: “Amid concerns about possible health risks associated with cell phones, the Federal Trade Commission advises consumers to avoid products that supposedly shield users from cell phone emissions. According to the FTC, the nations consumer protection agency, there is no scientific proof that so-called shields significantly reduce exposure from cell phone emissions. In fact,… Continue Reading
White House: Financial Disclosure Reports Now Available
Bob Bauer, Counsel to the President: “Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure reports for White House officials are now available. Interested parties may request online those reports they would like to review. Through this streamlined distribution process, each report is available in pdf form for transmission via email once the electronic form has been filed.… Continue Reading
HM Treasury – A new approach to financial regulation: the blueprint for reform
A new approach to financial regulation: the blueprint for reform – Presented to Parliament by the Chancellor of the Exchequer by Command of Her Majesty, June 2011 “Responsibility for financial stability both at the macro-level of the financial system as a whole, and the micro-level of individual firms will rest within the Bank… Continue Reading
CRS: Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in the United States
Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in the United States, Peter Folger, Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy – May 26, 2011 “Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes affect communities across the United States every year, causing fatalities, destroying property and crops, and disrupting businesses. Tornadoes are the most destructive products of severe thunderstorms, and second only to… Continue Reading
The HTTP Archive tracks how the Web is built
“In addition to the content of web pages, it’s important to record how this digitized content is constructed and served. The HTTP Archive provides this record. It is a permanent repository of web performance information such as size of pages, failed requests, and technologies utilized. This performance information allows us to see trends in how… Continue Reading
Brief Guide to the European Union and Its Legislative Processes
A Brief Guide to the European Union and Its Legislative Processes, June 2011 – “The EU, created by the Treaty of Maastricht1, is a union of 27 independent states. It was founded to enhance political, economic and social cooperation. Its origins date back to the 1950s and the establishment of three organisations: European Coal and… Continue Reading
Recent Testimony of Federal Reserve Officials
June 16, 2011 – Governor Daniel K. Tarullo – Capital and liquidity standards – Before the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. June 15, 2011 – Michael R. Foley, Senior Associate Director, Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation, Banking supervision – Before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection, Committee… Continue Reading
