“Moving toward gender equality is not only a moral and social issue; it is also important to future economic growth in the United Kingdom. A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute,The power of parity: Advancing women’s equality in the United Kingdom, explores the economic potential of narrowing gender gaps at the national level as well as across… Continue Reading
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National Geo – How Mapmakers Make Mountains Rise Off the Pages
Greg Miller, National Geographic, September 16, 2016: “The world’s most beautiful places are rarely flat. From the soaring peaks of the Himalaya to the vast chasm of the Grand Canyon, many of the most stunning sites on Earth extend in all three dimensions. This poses a problem for mapmakers, who typically only have two dimensions… Continue Reading
FAS – Photos of Expansion of Russian Foreign Intelligence Service
Via FAS – Expansion of Foreign Intelligence Service HQ (SVR; Former KGB First Main Directorate) Yasenevo, Moscow, Russia 55.584 N, 37.517 E Between 2007 and 2016 Version of 2016-07-13 – a photo essay. See also via meduza – This is what losing your newsroom looks like in Russia.The reporters at ‘RBC’ meet their new bosses… Continue Reading
Posttraumatic stress disorder – most often suffered by civilians
Jonathan Purtle, Katherine Lynn, Mashal Malik. ‘Calculating the Toll of Trauma’ in the Headlines: Portrayals of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the New York Times (1980–2015).. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 2016; DOI: 10.1037/ort0000187 “Public awareness about traumatic stress is needed to address trauma as a public health issue. News media influence public awareness, but little is… Continue Reading
Louie Armstrong House Library posts rare footage
Here it is! Louis Armstrong “I Ain’t Got Nobody!” from Satchmo Plays King Oliver, 1959 – “Here’s a peek at Louis Armstrong and his Hot Fives in the recording studio in 1959 recording the great album, “Satchmo Plays King Oliver.” This acquisition is monumental for the museum. It’s the first footage we have of Louis… Continue Reading
OECD Factbook 2015-2016
“The OECD’s dynamic and comprehensive statistical annual showing a wide range of key statistics for its member countries and major additional countries. For each indicator presented, there is explanatory text including a definition, explanation of long-term trends, and references; a table showing the indicator over a significant time span for all countries covered, and graphics… Continue Reading
Resignation Letter Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie
Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie sent an unusual letter of resignation to the management group that owns the team. The 13 page letter, dated April 6, 2016 – has been picked up, referenced and re-posted on a number of sites – originating with ESPN. Hinkie begins the letter saying “…I hope to accomplish here… Continue Reading
New publications – Bank for International settlements
Bank capital and monetary policy transmission 07 Apr 2016 | Speech | Hyun Song Shin Why bank capital matters for monetary policy 07 Apr 2016 | Working paper | Leonardo Gambacorta and Hyun Song Shin Revisions to the Basel III leverage ratio framework – consultative document 06 Apr 2016 | Publication | BCBS Payment aspects… Continue Reading
Global Human Capital Trends 2016
News release: “Responding to disruptive changes in digital technology, business models and workforce demographics, 92 percent of business and HR leaders have identified the critical need to redesign their organization to meet global business demands. This is according to Deloitte’s fourth annual report, “Global Human Capital Trends 2016: The new organization, different by design.” Yet,… Continue Reading
Pew – More Support for DOJ Than for Apple in Dispute Over Unlocking iPhone
Follow up to recent related postings – NPR reports on DOJ motion to compel Apple to unlock iPhone and Answers to your questions about Apple and security – via Pew – More Support for Justice Department Than for Apple in Dispute Over Unlocking iPhone: “As the standoff between the Department of Justice and Apple Inc.… Continue Reading
SEC Forms List
“This page provides links to PDF versions of SEC public forms and many of the rules, regulations, and schedules associated with these forms. To find a form, either select the appropriate category below or scroll through the full list of SEC forms in alphanumeric order. Please note that you will need Adobe Reader plug-in to… Continue Reading
Pew – Faith and the 2016 Campaign
“The conventional wisdom in American politics has long been that someone who is not religious cannot be elected president of the United States. Most Americans have consistently said that it is important to them that the president have strong religious beliefs. And a new Pew Research Center survey finds that being an atheist remains one… Continue Reading
