Guardain UK: The 100 essential websites of 2009
“Here we go again our latest list of the 100 best websites sees short attention spans, the rise of Twitter, more browser wars and celebrity gossip sites setting the news agenda.”
Monthly archives: December, 2009
'Editor & Publisher' to Cease Publication After 125 Years
Shawn Moynihan: “Editor & Publisher, the bible of the newspaper industry and a journalism institution that traces its origins back to 1884, is ceasing publication. An announcement, made by parent company The Nielsen Co., was made Thursday morning as staffers were informed that E&P, in both print and online, was shutting down…Editor & Publisher was …
EPA helps homeowners increase water efficiency and save on their utility bills
News release: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final WaterSense single-family new homes specification today, creating the first national, voluntary, water-efficiency specification for an entire new home…EPA worked with hundreds of stakeholders over the past three years to develop this specification, which was designed to complement existing green building programs. WaterSense labeled new …
New York Autopsies Show 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Damages Entire Airway
NIH News: “In fatal cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza, the virus can damage cells throughout the respiratory airway, much like the viruses that caused the 1918 and 1957 influenza pandemics, report researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The scientists reviewed autopsy reports, hospital …
Be Prepared: Staying Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather
CDC Features – Winter Weather: “Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars. Keep emergency kits stocked. Be ready for power outages. Wear appropriate clothing. Check on children, the elderly and pets.”
New GAO Reports: TARP Audit, Intellectual Property Enforcement Efforts, Surface Coal Mining, Drug Safety
Financial Audit: Office of Financial Stability (Troubled Asset Relief Program) Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Statements, GAO-10-301, December 09, 2009 Intellectual Property: Enhancements to Coordinating U.S. Enforcement Efforts, GAO-10-219T, December 09, 2009 International Trade: Observations on U.S. and Foreign Countries’ Export Promotion Activities, GAO-10-310T, December 09, 2009 State Department: Challenges Facing the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, …
H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
CBO: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. December 9, 2009: Cost estimate for the bill as amended and reported by the House Committee on Rules on December 8, 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
Treasury Announces Open Government Plan
News release: “As part of a commitment to increase transparency in government and maintain accountability of taxpayer dollars, the U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced an open government effort that will increase public access to data and information. Under this initiative, Treasury has compiled and will now make available new data on tax returns, …
Congressional Oversight Panel – Taking Stock: What Has the Troubled Asset Relief Program Achieved?
News release: “The Congressional Oversight Panel’s December oversight report, Taking Stock: What Has the Troubled Asset Relief Program Achieved?, concludes that TARP was an important part of a broader government strategy that stabilized the U.S. financial system. It is apparent after 14 months, however, that significant underlying weaknesses in the financial system remain. The Troubled …
2009 Catalyst Census of the Fortune 500 Reveals Women Missing From Critical Business Leadership
News release: “Companies are still lagging in appointing women to board seats and very few women hold Executive Officer positions, according to the 2009 Catalyst Census: Fortune 500 Women Board Directors and the 2009 Catalyst Census: Fortune 500 Women Executive Officers and Top Earners. The time is up for give it time. Women are approximately …
Senate Budget Committee: Fact Sheet on Bipartisan Fiscal Task Force
The Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2009, December 9, 2009 Why is the Bipartisan Fiscal Task Force Needed?: Long-term projections show an unsustainable imbalance between government spending and revenues. Gross debt is likely to exceed 100 percent of GDP within the next few years, nearing levels not seen since the end …
FTC Exploring Privacy Roundtable Series
“The Federal Trade Commission [is hosting] a series of day-long public roundtable discussions to explore the privacy challenges posed by the vast array of 21st century technology and business practices that collect and use consumer data. Such practices include social networking, cloud computing, online behavioral advertising, mobile marketing, and the collection and use of information …
