Day archives: August 18th, 2012

Conference Board Leading Economic Index for U.S. Increases

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Increases: “Says Ataman Ozyildirim, economist at The Conference Board: “With this month’s increase, the U.S. LEI returned to its May level. The majority of its components improved, led by large contributions from housing permits and initial unemployment claims. The LEI’s six-month growth rate seems to …

Subjects: Government Documents

NHTSA Event Data Recorder Research Web site

“Since the term “EDR” can be used to cover many different types of devices, we believe it is important to define the term for purposes of this research site. When we use the term EDR in this site, we are referring to a device installed in a motor vehicle to record technical vehicle and occupant …

Subjects: E-Government

Recommended Guidelines for the use of Unmanned Aircraft

Recommended Guidelines for the use of Unmanned Aircraft, The International Association of Chiefs of Police “Rapid advances in technology have led to the development and increased use of unmanned aircraft. That technology is now making its way into the hands of law enforcement officers nationwide. We also live in a culture that is extremely sensitive …

Subjects: Government Documents, Privacy

FAA Guidebook for Implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems

Guidebook for Implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems Elements to Improve Airport Traveler Access Information “Many airports have developed and applied sophisticated programs that provide travelers with ground access information; but, historically, there is little guidance or common format for presenting this information to the public, either on airport websites or via other electronic media. In addition, …

Subjects: Government Documents

2012 Conflict Minerals Company Rankings

2012 Conflict Minerals Company Rankings – “For a second time, The Enough Project has ranked the largest electronics companies on their efforts toward using and investing in conflict-free minerals in their products. Our consumer action guide will help you understand what actions companies are (or are not) taking to contribute to the creation of a …

Subjects: Government Documents

Interoperability Case Study: Cloud Computing

Berkman Center for Internet Law: “This case study is part of an ongoing series developed in support of a larger text on interoperability by John Palfrey and Urs Gasser Interop: The Promise and Perils of Highly Interconnected Systems (Basic Books, June 2012). The book is an extension of their 2007 study and paper, Breaking Down …

Subjects: E-Commerce, Internet