“The .gov reform effort is part of President Obama’s Campaign to Cut Waste, identifying unnecessary websites that can be consolidated into other websites to reduce costs and improve the quality of service to the American public. The President signed Executive Order 13571, “Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service,” April 27, 2011, which requires federal… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: July 2011
The Economist: More sisters, daughters and wives of powerful leaders are taking the top political jobs
Women in political dynasties: “Ms Yinglucks victory in Thailands general election on July 3rd is the latest example of an intriguing and, it seems, growing trend: for the sisters, daughters and widows of former leaders to take over the family political business on the death, retirement orin Mr Thaksins caseexile of the founder. There are… Continue Reading
Federal Reserve: Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization – G.17
Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization – G.17, July 15, 2011 release date: “Industrial production increased 0.2 percent in June after having edged down 0.1 percent in May. For the second quarter as a whole, total industrial production increased at an annual rate of 0.8 percent. Manufacturing output was unchanged in June. In the second quarter,… Continue Reading
Census Economic Indicators – Manufacturing and Trade Inventories and Sales
The May 2011 Manufacturing and Trade Inventories and Sales report was released on July 14, 2011 Sales. “The U.S. Census Bureau announced that the combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers shipments for May, adjusted for seasonal and trading-day differences but not for price changes, was estimated at $1,184.2 billion, down 0.1 percent (±0.1%)*… Continue Reading
European Bamking Authority 2011 EU-Wide Stress Test Aggregate Report
“The stress test exercise – summary report. “The 2011 EBAs EU wide stress test had the objective of assessing the resilience of a large sample of banks in the EU1 against an adverse but plausible scenario. The scenario assesses banks against a deterioration from the baseline forecast in the main macroeconomic variables such as GDP,… Continue Reading
EIA – Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update
U.S. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices, 07/11/11 Retail Gasoline Prices. 24-hour hotline: 202-586-6966 On-Highway Diesel Prices, 24-hour hotline: 202-586-6966 A Primer on Gasoline Prices A Primer on Diesel Fuel Prices Continue Reading
FCC – Unauthorized Fees: What's Hiding in Your Phone Bill?
Unauthorized Fees: What’s Hiding in Your Phone Bill? by Joel Gurin, Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, July 12, 2011: “If you’re a savvy consumer, you know how small charges can add up over time. You may regularly scrutinize your bank statement for overdraft fees, scan your credit card bill for hidden charges, and pay… Continue Reading
EPA: New Energy Star Initiative Recognizes Cutting-Edge Products with Highest Energy Efficiency
News release: “he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today are announcing for the first time products recognized as the most energy-efficient in their categories among those that have earned the Energy Star label. This pilot program is part of Energy Stars overall commitment to protect peoples health and the… Continue Reading
EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook
Short-Term Energy Outlook – July 12, 2011 Release “World crude oil prices initially fell following the June 23 announcement by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that its member countries would release up to 60 million barrels from strategic reserves but then rose above the pre-announcement levels in late June and early July. Attributing observed price… Continue Reading
2011 EU Wide Stress Testing
News release: “Results of the 2011 EU-wide stress test The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today the results of its 2011 EU-wide stress test of 90 banks in 21 countries1. The aim of the 2011 EU-wide stress test is to assess the resilience of the banks involved in the exercise against an adverse but plausible… Continue Reading
Google Effects on Memory: Cognitive Consequences of Having Information at Our Fingertips
Google Effects on Memory: Cognitive Consequences of Having Information at Our Fingertips. Betsy Sparrow1, Jenny Liu, Daniel M. Wegner. Science DOI: 10.1126/science.1207745 “The advent of the Internet, with sophisticated algorithmic search engines, has made accessing information as easy as lifting a finger. No longer do we have to make costly efforts to find the things… Continue Reading
EPIC – Federal Appeals Court: TSA Violated Federal Law, Must Take Public Comment on Body Scanners
“As a result of a lawsuit brought by EPIC, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the TSA violated federal law when it installed body scanners in airports for primary screening across the country without first soliciting public comment. The Administrative Procedure Act requires federal agencies to provide notice and opportunity for comment… Continue Reading
