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Press release: “When it comes to technology, kids often are way ahead of adults. But kids, even teens, still need guidance regarding safe use of new technology. Social networking sites are one of the newest ways to interact online. According to comScore Media Metrix data, the three most popular social networking sites are MySpace.com, Facebook.com, …
“The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a Beginners’ Guide to important investment portfolio strategies that is most helpful for the beginner as well as the more advanced investor (and their financial advisers). Why is the guidance so helpful? The SEC finds “magic” in diversification: “By picking the right group of investments, you may …
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Consideration of Key Principles Needed in Addressing Implementation for Smaller Public Companies, Full Report GAO-06-361, and Highlights, April 13, 2006. “…for smaller public companies (defined in this report as $700 million or less in market capitalization), the cost of compliance has been disproportionately higher (as a percentage of revenues) than for large public …
Information Security Series: Security Practices Clean Air Markets Division Business System [Report – PDF, 14 pages] [At a Glance – PDF], May 4, 2006.
Press release, May 3, 2006: “The Federal Trade Commission has filed federal court complaints charging five Web-based operations that have obtained and sold consumers confidential telephone records to third parties with violating federal law. The agency is seeking a permanent halt to the sale of the phone records, and has asked the courts to order …
Govexec.com: Agencies’ e-gov grades slump President’s Management Agenda score card, 2nd qtr 2006
Law Library of Congress Report, Immigration Law Sanctions and Enforcement in Selected Foreign Countries (Brazil, Egypt, Japan, Mexico, Sweden and Switzerland), April 2006 (40 pages, PDF)
Press release, May 4, 2006: “NASA does not have the resources necessary to maintain a vigorous science program, complete the International Space Station, and return humans to the moon, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies’ National Research Council.” An Assessment of Balance in NASA’s Science Programs (prepublication version available)
Press release, May 4. 2006: The Federal Trade Commission today launched an enhanced oil and gas Web site designed to provide consumers with clear information on the issues surrounding the price of gasoline and what they can do to get the most out of every gallon they buy…[the site] has newly developed tips for consumers …
Press release: “The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Georgia today released new evidence that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is using counterterrorism resources to spy on peaceful faith- and conscience-based advocacy groups. School of the Americas Watch (SOA Watch) and its multinational faith-based network is the latest organization uncovered by the ACLU …
“RadTown USA is a virtual community showing a wide variety of radiation sources and uses as you may encounter them in everyday life…Everyday activities and environmental factors in common locations such as homes, schools, or offices contribute to an individual’s radiation exposure. Being aware of the sources in these locations allows you to better control …
Follow-up to yesterday’s posting, GAO Report on Medicare Website Highlights Overall Lack of Usability, today from the White House, Setting the Record Straight: GAO’s Inaccurate, Incomplete, And Outdated Medicare Report.
