The Chronicle of Philanthropy – “America’s biggest donors gave $9.8-billion to nonprofits in 2014, with foundations and higher education receiving the most money. A number of donors are focused on scientific research, and some tech entrepreneurs are giving while they’re still building their businesses.” Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: February 2015
2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Utilities
“This is a series of national-, state-, county-, place-, and metro area-level data files with statistics for all industries in the utilities sector down to the six-digit North American Industry Classification System level. These include statistics for electric power generation, transmission and distribution; natural gas distribution; and water, sewage, and other systems. The files provide statistics on… Continue Reading
GAO Report – International Classification of Diseases
International Classification of Diseases: CMS’s Efforts to Prepare for the New Version of the Disease and Procedure Codes, GAO-15-255: Published: Jan 28, 2015. Publicly Released: Feb 6, 2015: “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has undertaken a number of efforts to prepare for the… Continue Reading
UK Interception of Communications Code of Practice
Via The Register: “The UK government slipped out consultation documents on “equipment interference” and “interception of communications” (read: computer hacking by police and g-men) on Friday. They were made public on the same day that the Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled that the spying revelations exposed by master blabbermouth Edward Snowden had accidentally made British spooks’… Continue Reading
Report – Beyond Traffic, Trends and Choices 2045
US Department of Transportation report – “Can we imagine a future in which traffic jams decline? Yes. How do we get beyond traffic? Essentially, three strategies need to be employed—all of which demand increased funding and new, more adaptive policymaking at the federal, state and local levels. First, we have to take better care of… Continue Reading
Lawmakers Call on Feds to Investigate Use of Supercookies
“A handful of U.S. senators are asking two federal agencies to investigate Verizon’s use of so-called supercookies that track cellphone users’ habits. In letters to the Federal Trade and Federal Communications commissions today, the lawmakers said the company’s use of supercookies warrants a thorough examination by both agencies. Among the lawmakers is U.S. Sen. Bill… Continue Reading
US Postal Service Losses $754 Million
UNITED STATES POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20268 – 0001 FORM 10-Q, For the Quarterly Period Ended DECEMBER 31, 2014. “Liquidity Concerns – The Postal Service continues to suffer from a lack of liquidity. Cash balances remain insufficient to support an organization with approximately $73 billion in annual operating expenses. The Postal Service’s average daily… Continue Reading
The Politics of Group Targeting in Presidential Campaign Advertisements: A Preliminary Investigation
Rhodes, Jesse H. and Johnson, Kaylee, The Politics of Group Targeting in Presidential Campaign Advertisements: A Preliminary Investigation (February 5, 2015). Available for download at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2560998 “This paper develops a theory of the frequency and tone of group appeals in presidential campaign advertisements. Using data from the 2008 presidential election campaign, it provides a… Continue Reading
Role of Debt in Developing Resolution Strategies in U.S., U.K., and European Union
Krimminger, Michael, Shadows and Mirrors: The Role of Debt in the Developing Resolution Strategies in the U.S., U.K., and European Union (December 30, 2014). Available for download at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2560982 “In response to the 2008-10 financial crisis, international standard setters and national authorities have sought to create a more resilient financial system while fashioning statutory… Continue Reading
President Obama – National Security Strategy in 2015
Fact Sheet: The 2015 National Security Strategy – “Today, the United States is stronger and better positioned to seize the opportunities of a still new century and safeguard our interests against the risks of an insecure world. The President’s new National Security Strategy provides a vision and strategy for advancing the nation’s interests, universal values,… Continue Reading
Anthem breach Shows Risks of “Big Data”
EPIC – “One of the largest health insurers in the country has lost millions of medical records of American consumers. The most recent breach of sensitive medical information shows the dangers of “Big Data” and the mistaken conclusion of the report of the Presidents Science Advisors, which simply assumed the benefits of data collection. EPIC… Continue Reading
FTC Report on Internet of Things
Report Recognizes Rapid Growth of Connected Devices Offers Societal Benefits, But Also Risks That Could Undermine Consumer Confidence In a detailed report on the Internet of Things, released today, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission recommend a series of concrete steps that businesses can take to enhance and protect consumers’ privacy and security, as… Continue Reading
