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Earl Gregg Swem Library

Multifactor Productivity Trends in Manufacturing: 2010

Categories: Labor/Employment,Manufacturing,Statistics

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/prod5_06262012.pdf

Reports that productivity in the manufacturing sector increased at an annual rate of 7.5% in 2010, the largest annual ncrease in the series which began in 1987.  From the Bureu of Labor Statistics

 

Federal Law Enforcement Officers, 2008

Categories: Crime/Justice,Govt Personnel,Statistics

http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/fleo08.pdf

Provides national and state breakdowns of federal law enforcement officers, their characteristics, and the federal agencies they work for.  From the Bureau of Justice Statistics

 

The Torture Database

Categories: Civil/Human Rights,Crime/Justice,Terrorism

http://www.thetorturedatabase.org/search/apachesolr_search

A collection of more than 100,000 U.S. government documents, obtained mostly through Freedom of Information Act requests, on rendition, torture, and detention of prisoners related to terrorism investigations during the years following the 9/11 attacks.  From the American Civil Liberties Union

 

Post-Conviction DNA Testing and Wrongful Conviction

Categories: Crime/Justice,Science/Technology,Statistics,Virginia Issues

https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/238816.pdf

Describes research into criminal cases involving sexual assault or homicide in Arizona and Virginia using DNA testing in cases where physical evidence was retained in order to determine what proportion of convicted offenders could be exonerated  if the evidence were DNA tested?  From a study funded by the National Institute of Justice

 

A National Overview of Prostitution and Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Efforts: Final Report

Categories: Crime/Justice,Sex Issues,Urban Issues,Women

https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/238796.pdf

Provides an overview of commercial sex markets and the role of demand as a driver of prostitution and sex trafficking.  Also describes programs in several communities to reduce or eliminate such commerce by combating demand.  Prepared for the National Institute of Justice

 

Older Populations to Exceed Children in Most World Regions by 2050

Categories: Elderly,Population/Census,Statistics

http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/international_population/cb12-118.html

Press release which reports that most world regions will eventually resemble Europe where the population 65 and older will outnumber  those younger than 15.  Europe achieved this distinction in 2005 due to declining fertility and increasing life expectancy.  Provides links to detailed data on the International Data Base site.  From the Census Bureau

 

Collections Inventory Project for the History of the Federal Reserve System

Categories: Govt Finance,Govt Information,History

http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/other/other20120530a1.pdf

First effort of an attempt to create a single point of access to historical records, documents, and other materials related to the history and leadership of the Federal Reserve System as it celebrates its centennial year.  From the Federal Reserve

 

Solid Waste Managed in Virginia During Calendar Year 2011

Categories: Environment,Headlines,Statistics,Virginia Issues,Waste Management

http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Portals/0/DEQ/Land/SolidWaste/2012%20Annual%20SWIA%20Final.pdf

Reports that 20.7 million tons of solid waste were received at 208 licensed facilities in Virginia during 2011, a 5% increase over 2010.   Also reports on sources and amounts of solid waste received from sources outside Virginia during the year.  From the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

 

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