Day archives: October 17th, 2011

Electric Power Monthly, September 2011

Electric Power Monthly Data for July 2011 | Release Date: October 14, 2011 “Net generation in the United States was up 2.2 percent from July 2010 to July 2011. July 2011 was warmer than July 2010, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that July 2011 was the fourth warmest month on record …

Subjects: Government Documents

Wireless Association®, FCC and Consumers Union Announce Free Alerts to Help Consumers Avoid Unexpected Overage Charges

News release: “CTIA-The Wireless Association® today announced new commitments by providers that represent more than 97 percent of wireless consumers in the U.S. to send free alerts to help consumers avoid unexpected overage charges. The joint announcement was made by CTIA President & CEO Steve Largent, Federal Communications Chairman Julius Genachowski, and Consumers Union’s Communications …

Subjects: Government Documents

New GAO Reports: Federal CIOs, Long-Term Care Hospitals, Yucca Mountain, Assistance for Needy Families

Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle: DOD Needs to Ensure New Acquisition Strategy is Based on Sufficient Information, GAO-11-641, Sep 15, 2011 Federal Chief Information Officers: Opportunities Exist to Improve Role in Information Technology Management, GAO-11-634, Sep 15, 2011 Long-Term Care Hospitals: CMS Oversight Is Limited and Should Be Strengthened, GAO-11-810, Sep 15, 2011 Temporary Assistance for …

Subjects: Government Documents

CDC reports excessive alcohol consumption cost the U.S. $224 billion in 2006

News release: “The cost of excessive alcohol consumption in the United States in 2006 reached $223.5 billion or about $1.90 per drink, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Almost three–quarters of these costs were due to binge drinking, consuming four or more alcoholic beverages per occasion for women …

Subjects: Government Documents

Pew – How News Media and Blogs Have Eyed the Presidential Contenders

How News Media and Blogs Have Eyed the Presidential Contenders During the First Phase of the 2012 Race, The Media Primary. October 17, 2011 “One man running for president has suffered the most unrelentingly negative treatment of all, the study found: Barack Obama. Though covered largely as president rather than a candidate, negative assessments of …

Subjects: Government Documents

Google Page Speed Online

“What is Page Speed Online? Page Speed Online analyzes the content of a web page, then generates suggestions to make that page faster. Reducing page load times can reduce bounce rates and increase conversion rates. See also: The need for speed, MIT technology review | When seconds count, Gomez

Subjects: Search Engines