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From the U.S. Census: Statistics from 12 economic indicators are now easy to access and easier to use with the new economic indicator database search. With the release of the Quarterly Financial Report for retail trade, all 12 of the Census Bureau’s economic indicators are accessible in this user-friendly Internet tool. It provides an easy way to […]
From a Column in the LA Times by David Lazarus: The database, to be unveiled in the coming months by Internet entrepreneur David Hirsch, will provide a resource for people to get clear explanations of all that legal gobbledygook loaded in contracts for cellphones, credit cards and other products or services. [Clip] Think of the […]
As you likely know by now, Google’s Chairman (and former CEO) Eric Schmidt testified in front of the U.S. Senate Antitrust, Competition and Consumer Rights Subcommittee on Wednesday. You can watch the archived video (as well as read a mechanically generated text transcript) via the award winning C-SPAN Video Library. In fact, you can search […]
Account Deactivation and Content Removal: Guiding Principles and Practices for Companies and Users In partnership with colleagues at the Center for Democracy & Technology, the Berkman Center is pleased to release a report on “Account Deactivation and Content Removal: Guiding Principles and Practices for Companies and Users.” This report explores these dilemmas and recommends principles, […]
From NPD: The NPD Group [recently announced] the release of its Video Games Industry Taxonomy, providing the foundation for the proper classification and nomenclature within the burgeoning digital games space. [Clip] Developed in conjunction with The NPD Group’s Games Advisory Board, whose inaugural meeting was held in San Diego on May 26 -27, 2011, with […]
Google News & New Resources Roundup (Late August/Early September 2011)
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|Google Roundup (Late August/Early September 2011) Note: Items in this roundup were published between August 16, 2011 and September 6, 2011. 1. [Oops!]: “Closed, Says Google, but Shops’ Signs Say Open” (via NY Times) 2. See Also: Google Aims to Close Google Maps Loophole (via PC World) 3. “Google Customer Support Surprise: Phone Reps Handling […]
From the LATimes.com Amazon.com, the world’s largest online retailer, is testing a new website design. The new look is a pretty big shift away from the blue-and-white, image-heavy look that Amazon has used for years. The royal-blue bar across the top and the light-blue “all departments” menu box running down the left of Amazon.com are gone […]
From a University of Kansas Story: New research by a team of researchers at the KU School of Business demonstrates that online ticker searches – for example, “XOM” for Exxon Mobil – can predict abnormal stock returns and trading volumes during the subsequent week. The research also shows that highly volatile stocks will be more […]
Common Export Documents This Section covers documents that are commonly used in exporting, but specific requirements vary by destination and product. It is divided in the following sections: common export-related documents, certificates of origin, other certificates for shipments of specific goods, Export licenses and Temporary shipment documents. For assistance with country-specific documentation requirements, please contact […]
Direct: Reuters Factbox A state-by-state rundown. Direct to Reuters Hurricane Irene Aftermath Map Direct to Chart: U.S. Weather Disasters in 2011 10 $1 Billion+ Events So Far This Year