Migrant health series: HIV testing and counselling in migrant populations and ethnic minorities in EU/EEA/EFTA Member States. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Technical Report, August 15, 2011: “The report aims to provide an overview of the current situation with respect to HIV testing and counselling for migrant populations and ethnic minorities in order… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Database: S&P ratings for all 50 states
“Standard & Poor’s downgrading of the U.S. governments credit rating does not have any impact on individual states ratings, meaning those states that have the highest AAA rating won’t have to face an automatic downgrade. There are 13 states that have the coveted Triple A credit rating by S&P, and many other states that have… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Federal Protective Service, Nursing Homes – Private Investment Homes
Federal Protective Service – Actions Needed to Resolve Delays and Inadequate Oversight Issues with FPS’s Risk Assessment and Management Program. GAO-11-705R, July 15, 2011 Federal Protective Service – Progress Made but Improved Schedule and Cost Estimate Needed to, Complete Transititon, GAO-11-554, July 15, 2011 Nursing Homes – Private Investment Homes Sometimes Differed from Others in… Continue Reading
A Good Quarrel. America's Top Legal Reporters Share Stories from Inside the Supreme Court
A Good Quarrel. America’s Top Legal Reporters Share Stories from Inside the Supreme Court Timothy R. Johnson and Jerry Goldman (eds.) – Reviewed by Molly Selvin. Association of American Law Schools Journal of Legal Education, Volume 60, May 2011, Number 4 “This modest volume is as much an experience as a book. Envisioned as… Continue Reading
TeleNav survey examines Americans' attachment to mobile phones; finds iPhone users are least willing to let go of their devices
TeleNav survey examines Americans’ attachment to mobile phones; finds iPhone users are least willing to let go of their devices “Results of a recent national survey* commissioned by TeleNav, Inc. indicate that Americans are willing to give up some of life’s greatest pleasures in order to hang on to their mobile phones. Not surprisingly, smartphone… Continue Reading
EPA Affirms National Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide Are Protective of Public Health
News release: “After a careful review of the science, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is affirming the current national air quality standards for carbon monoxide (CO). The science shows that the current standards protect public health, including those who are most susceptible, and the environment. Since 1980, levels of CO in the air have… Continue Reading
Outcome of investigation into conduct of PwC in respect of preparation of reports to FSA regarding JP Morgan Securities Ltf
“On September 2010 the AADB [The Accountancy and Actuarial Discipline Board] commenced an investigation into the conduct of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, auditors to JP Morgan Securities Limited (JPMSL), in relation to the preparation of reports to the FSA in respect of JPMSLs compliance with the FSAs Client Asset Rules (the CASS Rules) for the periods ended… Continue Reading
CSBS Announces Availability of Federally Registered Mortgage Loan Originator Information on NMLS Consumer AccessSM
News release: “…the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) announced information for federally registered insured depository institutions and mortgage loan originators employed by such institutions and their subsidiaries, is now available on NMLS Consumer AccessSM. With the addition of federal registrants, NMLS Consumer AccessSM is a comprehensive record of individuals, companies, and financial institutions licensed… Continue Reading
Half of Young Children in the U.S. are Read to at Least Once a Day
News release: “Many young children are getting a head start on acquiring the skills needed to read, as family members take time out of their day on a regular basis to read aloud with them, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today. In 2009, half of children age 1 to 5 were read to seven or… Continue Reading
Where the Black Swans Hide & the 10 Best Days Myth
Where the Black Swans Hide & the 10 Best Days Myth, Faber, Mebane T., (August 1, 2011). Cambria Quantitative Research Monthly, August 2011. “…we examine market outliers in financial markets. How much effect do these outliers have on long term performance? Can the investor prepare for these anomalies, or are they truly black swans… Continue Reading
The health risks and benefits of cycling in urban environments compared with car use: health impact assessment study
The health risks and benefits of cycling in urban environments compared with car use: health impact assessment study. BMJ 2011; 343:d4521 doi: 10.1136/bmj.d4521 (Published 4 August 2011) “Bicycle sharing schemes have become increasingly popular in countries throughout Europe, Asia, and America to encourage cycling as an alternative means of transport in urban areas. Large low… Continue Reading
FOIA contacts across federal departments and agencies
“The Department of Justice has published a FOIA Contacts Listing on the FOIA.gov website. The listing was updated on August 1, 2011. The Developer Resources Page hosts a listing of FOIA contacts across federal departments and agencies.” [Michael Ravnitzky] Download the full FOIA contacts list, in xls – here (updated as of 8/01/2011) Continue Reading
