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Digital Advertising and News Who advertises on news sites and how much those ads are targeted “Between 2011 and 2015, revenue from digital advertising in the United States is expected to grow by 40% and to overtake all other platforms by 2016. Yet how much of that growth will go to underwrite news remains in …
News release: “In 2011, there were 19 major strikes and lockouts involving 1,000 or more workers and lasting at least one shift, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The 19 major work stoppages in 2011 idled 113,000 workers for 1.02 million lost workdays, a large increase compared to 2010 with 11 major work …
“A privacyscore is a way to assess the privacy risk of using a website. Privacy risk is the chance that data about you will be used or shared in ways that you probably don’t expect. Privacyscores cover two kinds of data: We estimate privacy risk to personal data (such as your name or email address) …
A Methodology for Internal Web Ethics, Michalis N. Vafopoulos, Petros Stefaneas, Ioannis Anagnostopoulos, Kieron O’Hara. February 11, 2012 “The vigorous impact of the Web in time and space arises from the fact that it motivates massive creation, editing and distribution of information by Users with little knowledge. This unprecedented continuum provides novel opportunities for innovation …
News release: “The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has concluded its mandatory hearing on Southern Nuclear Operating Companys (SNC) application for two Combined Licenses (COL) at the Vogtle site in Georgia. In a 4-1 vote, the Commission found the staffs review adequate to make the necessary regulatory safety and environmental findings, clearing the way for the NRCs …
The Veterans Health Administration’s Treatment of PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury Among Recent Combat Veterans, February 2012 “Two conditions that affect some military service members during deployment to a combat theater and afterward are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). PTSD is an anxiety disorder induced by exposure to a traumatic event, …
News release: “Millions of people use Internet dating sites to search for love and connection every day, but it could come a big cost for their privacy and security. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has found that many services are taking shortcuts in safeguarding users’ profiles and other sensitive data. In Six Heartbreaking Truths About …
Report of the Independent Consultants Review with Respect to the Department of Energy Loan and Loan Guarantee Portfolio, January 31, 2012 “The Chief of Staff of the White House requested that Herbert Allison review the Department of Energys (DOE) loan and loan guarantee programs for alternative energy projects and provide: (1) A report on the …
“The unique convergence of five emerging technology forces analytics, mobility, social, cloud and cyber security provide the opportunity for businesses to accelerate performance in 2012, according to Deloittes 3rd annual Tech Trends report Elevate IT for Digital Business, released February 6, 2012. The Deloitte report identifies the top 10 technology trends that will …
Prosecutors in State Courts, 2007 – Statistical Tables, Duren Banks, Steven W. Perry, December 28, 2011. NCJ 234211 “Presents findings on felony caseloads and convictions in the 2,330 chief prosecutors’ offices in the United States that handled felony cases in state courts of general jurisdiction. The report summarizes the annual office budget, tenure and salaries …
