http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/newsroom/docs/i0994e.pdf
Three papers on the possible impacts of climate change on marine and freshwater environments, on aquaculture operations and adaptation and mitigation measures that could be implemented. From the Food and Agriculture Organization.
(agriculture/rural issues climate change environment natural resources)
http://www.ic.nhs.uk/pubs/psshcu0809
Presents results from a survey of older people aged 65 and over receiving home care. Reports that 58% of service users were extremely or very satisfied with the service they received. From the National Health Service and the Office for National Statistics.
http://www.parliament.uk/commons/lib/research/rp2009/rp09-093.pdf
Examines how the National Lottery operates in Great Britain especially how proceeds are distributed to good causes. Also discusses criticisms aimed at the operation of the Lottery. House of Commons Library Research Paper 09/93
http://www.parliament.uk/commons/lib/research/rp2009/rp09-092.pdf
A 150 page overview of Iran, its recent history, politics, human rights, the economy, foreign policy, nuclear programme, and conventional military capabilities. Also includes a bibliography, key economic indicators, and maps. House of Commons Library Research Paper 09/92
http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb83.pdf
Presents data on rates of preventable hospitalizations among adults aged 18-64 and adults aged 65 and older, and the change in those rates over time. Reports that in 9 of 11 categories, hospitalization rates declined more rapidly or rose less rapidly for older adults than for younger adults between 2005 and 2007. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-memorandum-closure-dentention-facilities-guantanamo-bay-naval-base
Presidential memorandum on the closing of the detention facility in Cuba and the acquisition and activation of a maximum security prison in Illinois to house terrorist suspects and others. From the White House.
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/international_population/014499.html
Press release which announces update to International Data Base at the Census Bureau. The December 2009 release updates estimates and projections for 21 countries. Also predicts that India will surpass China in population by 2025 and become the most populous country. Includes links to International Data Base. From the Census Bureau.
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
Latest issue for 2010 of the national data book with statistics on almost every imaginable subject. Press release indicated that text messages sent on cell phones had increased from 48 billion in December 2007 to 110 billion in December 2008. From the Census Bureau