“Many experts say the rise of embedded and wearable computing will bring the next revolution in digital technology. They say the upsides are enhanced health, convenience, productivity, safety, and more useful information for people/organizations. At KMWorld Confererence, Lee Rainie shared the latest findings from Pew Research about the internet and puts it into organizational context… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: November 2014
CBO – Federal Policies and Innovation
“Innovation is a central driver of economic growth in the United States. Workers become more productive when they can make use of improved equipment and processes, and consumers benefit when new goods and services become available or when existing ones become better or cheaper—although the transition can be disruptive to established firms and workers as… Continue Reading
The Risks to the Inflation Outlook
The Risks to the Inflation Outlook, Vasco Cúrdia “Although inflation is currently low, some commentators fear that continued highly accommodative monetary policy may lead to a surge in inflation. However, projections that account for the different policy tools used by the Federal Reserve suggest that inflation will remain low in the near future. Moreover, the relative… Continue Reading
Audit Faults State Dept’s Kabul Embassy Security Management
Via POGO: “A federal audit has found problems with the State Department’s oversight of security at the U.S. embassy in Afghanistan. The audit, issued November 3, showed that, years after the deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and long after Washington policymakers pledged to bolster protection for diplomats in danger zones, the State… Continue Reading
State Department Tweets After Cyberattack
“To reach the State Dept Press Office today please call the Press Office main number at 202.647.2492. Or e-mail [email protected].” Via The Atlantic: “The State Department confirmed on Monday that hackers breached its unclassified email system. The White House, the Postal Service, and NOAA have also been compromised in recent weeks.” Continue Reading
New GAO Reports – Financial Audits of SEC, FHFA, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
FINANCIAL AUDIT: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements, GAO-15-146R: Published: Nov 17, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 17, 2014. FINANCIAL AUDIT: Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements, GAO-15-147R: Published: Nov 17, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 17, 2014. FINANCIAL AUDIT: Securities and Exchange Commission’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements, GAO-15-166R: Published: Nov 17,… Continue Reading
Consumer Groups Urge USDA to Finalize Labeling of Mechanically Tenderized Meat
“Members of the Safe Food Coalition wrote today to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging him to finalize a rule to label mechanically tenderized beef products by the end of the year. The Secretary must then send the rule to the Office of Management and Budget for final approval. The letter is available… Continue Reading
The Big Bank Theory: Breaking Down the Breakup Arguments
“The 2008 financial crisis threw into sharp relief the issue of “too-big-to-fail” (TBTF)—the challenge posed by financial institutions that were bailed out on concerns that their failure would cause damage to the rest of the financial system and the overall economy. Since then, policymakers and regulators have wrestled with how to address this problem. The… Continue Reading
European Banking Union: An Immediate Tool for Euro Crisis Management
Paper prepared for the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), October 2014. European Banking Union: An Immediate Tool for Euro Crisis Management and a Long-Term Project for the Single Market by Giulia Rosa Maria Cavallo. “After the adoption of a single monetary policy which commits the European Central Bank to maintaining the euro’s purchasing power and price stability in… Continue Reading
Signs of stress must not be ignored, IEA warns in its new World Energy Outlook
“Events of the last year have increased many of the long-term uncertainties facing the global energy sector, says the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2014 (WEO-2014). It warns against the risk that current events distract decision makers from recognising and tackling the longer-term signs of stress that are emerging in the energy system. In the… Continue Reading
EPA – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
“Learn how reducing, reusing, and recycling can help you, your community, and the environment by saving money, energy, and natural resources. Recycling programs are managed at the state and local level—find information on recycling in your community.” Continue Reading
Impact and implementation challenges of Basel framework for emerging market, developing and small economies
BCBS Working Papers No 27, November 2014: “This Working Paper assesses the potential impact and implementation challenges of specific standards issued by the Basel Committee in the context of emerging market, developing and small economies. Additionally, it outlines practical steps that can be taken by authorities in these jurisdictions to implement global standards and enhance… Continue Reading
