A Longitudinal Study of Follow Predictors on Twitter, by C.J. Hutto, Sarita Yardi, Eric Gilbert. CHI 2013, April 27 May 2, 2013, Paris, France. Copyright 2013 ACM 978-1-4503-1899-0/13/04. “Follower count is important to Twitter users: it can indicate popularity and prestige. Yet, holistically, little is understood about what factors like social behavior, message… Continue Reading
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EPIC Prevails in Two FOIA Cases, Obtains Further Details on Body Scanners
Follow up to related postings on TSA body scanners, via EPIC: “A federal judge has granted EPIC victories in two Freedom of Information Act cases involving the controversial airport body scanners. Judge Royce Lamberth in Washington, DC held that the Department of Homeland Security must turn over two safety reports detailing radiation output by the… Continue Reading
Federal Reserve Board – Beige Book – March 6, 2013
Beige Book – March 6, 2013: “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District. Prepared at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and based on information collected on or before February 22, 2013. This document summarizes comments received from businesses and other contacts outside the Federal Reserve and is not a… Continue Reading
Human Rights Considerations in International Investment Arbitration
Via SSRN: Human Rights Considerations in International Investment Arbitration, Eric De Brabandere, Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, March 8, 2013 “Despite the apparent opposition between the two concepts, human rights protection and international investment law in fact share many common features, the most important being the weak or vulnerable position of both individuals and… Continue Reading
Report – Alternatives for Managing the Nation's Complex Contaminated Groundwater Sites
“Across the United States, thousands of hazardous waste sites are contaminated with chemicals that prevent the underlying groundwater from meeting drinking water standards. These include Superfund sites and other facilities that handle and dispose of hazardous waste, active and inactive dry cleaners, and leaking underground storage tanks; many are at federal facilities such as military… Continue Reading
Report – Countering the Problem of Falsified and Substandard Drugs
Countering the Problem of Falsified and Substandard Drugs, February 13, 2013 “Falsified and substandard medicines provide little protection from disease and, worse, can expose consumers to major harm. Bad drugs pose potential threats around the world, but the nature of the risk varies by country, with higher risk in countries with minimal or non-existent regulatory… Continue Reading
Cory Doctorow for Freedom to Read Week
Libraries, Hackspaces and E-waste: how libraries can be the hub of a young maker revolution: ” Every discussion of libraries in the age of austerity always includes at least one blowhard who opines, “What do we need libraries for? We’ve got the Internet now!” Facepalm. The problem is that Mr. Blowhard has confused a library… Continue Reading
OECD – Invisible Women: Making Women Count
“As part of the Wikiprogress on Gender Equality series, this progblog article is bought to you by Angela Hariche and Karen Barnes Robinson. “First, women are not being recognised. They are undervalued. In 2009, the European Commission launched a campaign to address the fact that on average, women earn 17.4% less than men. In the… Continue Reading
Ethisphere – The 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies
“Ethisphere is proud to announce the 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This year’s winners represent the companies that truly go beyond making statements about doing business “ethically” and translate those words into action. This year’s WME honorees gathered from around the world on March 5-6 at the Global Ethics Summit in New York City. At… Continue Reading
Whole Foods Market© commits to full GMO transparency
“Whole Foods Market announced today at Natural Products Expo West that, by 2018, all products in its U.S. and Canadian stores1 must be labeled to indicate if they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs)2. Whole Foods Market is the first national grocery chain to set a deadline for full GMO transparency.” [beSpacific has no affiliation with… Continue Reading
Unofficial Problem Bank List
Via Calculated Risk: Unofficial Problem Bank List Mar 8, 2013 See also related postings on financial system Continue Reading
Coalition for the Homeless – Basic Facts About Homelessness
“Coalition for the Homeless provides up-to-date information on New York City’s homeless population. In recent years, homelessness in New York City has reached the highest levels since the Great Depression. You can find detailed information about homelessness — including comprehensive statistics and historical data — at the following pages: Basic Facts About Homelessness: New York… Continue Reading
