From 80/20 rule to 90/10
In the post-industrial era, globalization and efficient management have given everyone a deep understanding of the 80/20 rule. Each of us understands that 80% of the added value may come from the contribution of 20% of the elite......»»
Study: Honest people tend to migrate toward honest areas, depriving their places of origin of human capital
The newly observed phenomenon of "honesty drain" can subtract human capital and economic resources from areas where the tendency to break rules is higher, according to "Rule Breaking, Honesty and Migration," a paper by Massimo Anelli, (Bocconi Depart.....»»
Colorado has a new plan to reduce greenhouse gases. Critics say it fails those most impacted by air pollution
Colorado's air regulators have approved a new rule that will require the state's 18 largest manufacturers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but the plan is receiving pointed criticism from environmental advocates who say loopholes will allow.....»»
Opinion: The Copyright Office is making a mistake on AI-generated art
A rule against copyrighting AI art will be unworkable. Enlarge Two weeks ago, the US Copyright Office refused to register a copyright for Théâtre D'opéra Spatial, an AI-generated image that got widespread media atten.....»»
Libya floods: The drowning of Derna was a man-made disaster decades in the making
In the early hours of September 11, residents of Derna in north-east Libya woke to the sound of loud explosions. After more than a decade of conflict—initially between the Gaddafi regime and local factions, then among militias fighting for rule—t.....»»
New study disproves Leonardo da Vinci"s "rule of trees"
A "rule of trees" developed by Leonardo da Vinci to describe how to draw trees has been largely adopted by science when modeling trees and how they function......»»
China"s app rule changes applied everywhere but the App Store
While other mobile app marketplaces in China have started to enforce new app disclosure laws, Apple has yet to implement rule changes affecting developers operating in the country.China introduced new rules in August requiring mobile app makers to ma.....»»
FCC says “too bad” to ISPs complaining that listing every fee is too hard
Comcast and other ISPs asked FCC to ditch listing-every-fee rule. FCC says "no." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | imagedepotpro) The Federal Communications Commission yesterday rejected requests to eliminate an upcoming r.....»»
Guest commentary: Auto dealers, you can"t afford to ignore revised FTC Safeguards Rule
A recent dealer-focused poll has confirmed it: If you're not yet compliant with the Federal Trade Commission Safeguards Rule, you're not alone......»»
Passenger seat belt warnings should be mandatory, say feds
The rule would apply to cars, trucks, and smaller buses. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Not all vehicle occupants are protected equally when it comes to car crashes. Until 2017, cars weren't even routinely crash-tested o.....»»
NHTSA proposes rule requiring seat belt warnings for front and rear passengers
NHTSA's proposed rule would amend a federal regulation for occupant crash protection, which currently mandates visual and audible alerts to encourage seat belt use for the driver's seat but does not require a warning for other seating positions......»»
Lyft and Uber say they could leave Minneapolis if the mayor signs a minimum wage bill for drivers
Lyft and Uber threatened to stop doing business in Minneapolis after the city council adopted a new rule Thursday that would set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers......»»
Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis if the mayor signs a minimum wage bill for drivers
Lyft and Uber threatened to stop doing business in Minneapolis after the city council adopted a new rule Thursday that would set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers......»»
ISPs complain that listing every fee is too hard, urge FCC to scrap new rule
Broadband industry fights requirement to "list all recurring monthly fees." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | anyaberkut) The US broadband industry is united in opposition to a requirement that Internet service providers l.....»»
Apple insists Australian payment rule changes shouldn"t apply to Wallet
The Australian government's intention to impose more regulations on Apple Pay, Apple Wallet, and other payment mechanisms is an overreach, Apple insists, with it potentially risking the security of its service.The Commonwealth Bank of Australia and o.....»»
Illumio for Azure Firewall allows users to protect different parts of their cloud environment
Illumio released Illumio for Microsoft Azure Firewall. Illumio for Azure Firewall visualizes and secures traffic between Azure resources and simplifies firewall rule management with zero trust segmentation. Illumio for Azure Firewall builds resilienc.....»»
Coexistence in microbial communities: Study challenges popular predictive rule
Microbial communities are widely used by biotechnology suppliers for processes like manufacturing biofuels and new foods, or helping crops grow better. To engineer successful communities, scientists need to predict whether microorganisms can live and.....»»
Proposed PFAS rule would cost companies estimated $1B; Lacks limits and cleanup requirement
A proposed federal rule calls for forcing companies to disclose whether their products contain toxic "forever" chemicals, the government's first attempt at cataloging the pervasiveness of PFAS across the United States......»»
Instagram chief"s mic drop: "Android"s now better than iOS"
Falling a little short in the details, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced that Android is better than iOS, then dropped the mic and moved on.There's no rule that says you have to like iOS or Android, and for all the technical differences, it i.....»»
Ford "does not rule out" reviving Fiesta as an EV with VW platform
Ford is using VW's MEB platform for two compact electric cars. A smaller Fiesta-sized model based on VW's upcoming ID2 is a possibility......»»
Trans People’s Mental Health Is Being Weaponized Against Them
A proposed "emergency rule" in Missouri directly attacked the medical autonomy of trans adults......»»