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......»»
"Ghost Gun" Loophole Leads US Justice Dept to Propose New Definition of "Firearm"
America's Justice Department proposed a new rule Friday to update the definition of "firearm" for the first time since 1968, in an effort to close the so-called "ghost gun" loophole. UPI reports: Attorney General Merrick Garland said the modernized.....»»
California agency approves warehouse rule for air quality
Southern California air quality regulators on Friday approved a rule that would curb diesel emissions from thousands of trucks that ferry goods from the growing number of massive warehouses in the region run by Amazon and other companies......»»
Payments, lending and neobanks rule fintechs in emerging markets, report says
Tech investments in emerging markets have been in full swing over the past couple of years and their ecosystems have thrived as a result. Some of these markets like Africa, Latin America, and India, have comprehensive reports by publications and firm.....»»
Biden Blocks Trump"s Gig-worker Rule
The Biden administration has blocked a Trump-era rule that would have made it easier for companies like Uber, Lyft and Instacart to continue classifying rideshare drivers and delivery workers as independent contractors under federal law. From a repor.....»»
EPA rule to phase out gases used in refrigerators, coolants
In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combatting climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air.....»»
EPA to eliminate climate “super pollutants” from refrigerators, air conditioners
Hydrofluorocarbons saved the ozone layer, but they’re killing the climate. Enlarge (credit: Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine/Flickr) The US Environmental Protection Agency announced a rule Monday that would phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HF.....»»
Tesla Accused of Environmental Rule Violations In US and Germany
Rei_is_a_dumbass shares a report from CNBC: Tesla is defending itself in the U.S. and Germany against allegations that it has violated environmental rules and regulations, according to a new financial filing. In the U.S., the Environmental Protection.....»»
Google data "test case" to be heard in UK court
The Supreme Court will rule on whether the case can go ahead on behalf of millions of iPhone users......»»
Ask Slashdot: How Harmful Are In-House Phishing Campaigns?
tiltowait writes: My organization has an acceptable use policy which forbids sending out spam. Every few months, however, the central IT office exempts itself from this rule by delivering deceptive e-mails to all employees as a test of their ability.....»»
EU to charge Apple with anticompetitive behavior this week
Case began two years ago and is one of several involving the iPhone maker. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images | Getty) Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition chief, will later this week issue charges against Apple stating that its App Store rule.....»»
Biden administration proposes restoring California"s right to set car pollution rules
The Transportation Department announced Thursday it was withdrawing part of a Trump-era rule that blocked states from setting their own tough car pollution standards, reversing actions by the Trump administration that weakened California's ability to.....»»
Island gigantism and dwarfism the result of evolutionary island rule
It is an old-standing theory in evolutionary ecology: animal species on islands have the tendency to become either giants or dwarfs in comparison to mainland relatives. Since its formulation in the 1960s, however, the 'island rule' has been severely.....»»
Facebook users can now petition oversight board to remove content
Nineteen-member board had previously only considered restoring removed posts. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto/Getty Images) Facebook is allowing its oversight board to rule on moderation decisions relating to content that remains on its Facebook and.....»»
Researchers discover how animals grow their pointy body parts
An interdisciplinary team at Monash University discovered a new universal rule of biological growth that explains surprising similarities in the shapes of sharp structures across the tree of life, including teeth, horns, claws, beaks, animal shells,.....»»
Twitter Asks: When Should We Cut Off Rule-Breaking World Leaders?
Twitter said on this week it will seek public input on when and how it should ban world leaders, saying it was reviewing policy and considering whether the leaders should be held to the same rules as other users. From a report: Social media platforms.....»»
Daily Crunch: Uber to classify UK drivers as workers
Uber changes driver classification following a legal defeat in the U.K., Facebook says it will crack down on rule-breaking Groups and Snap makes an e-commerce acquisition. This is your Daily Crunch for March 17, 2021. The big story: Uber to classify.....»»
GST: Dynamic QR Code: Request for issuance of clarification and deferral of timelines for smooth implementation
Rule 46 of Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (CGST Rules), vide sixth proviso, empowers the Government to notify requirement of Quick Response (QR) code on the invoice. Further, Notification no 72/2019-Central Tax dated December 13 2019 was.....»»
Saudi Arabia"s Bold Plan To Rule the $700 Billion Hydrogen Market
The kingdom is building a $5 billion plant to make green fuel for export and lessen the country's dependence on petrodollars. From a report: Sun-scorched expanses and steady Red Sea breezes make the northwest tip of Saudi Arabia prime real estate for.....»»
SMART Global Holdings Reports Inducement Grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) in Connection with Cree LED Acquisition
NEWARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$SGH #CreeLED—SMART Global Holdings, Inc. (“SGH”, “SMART” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SGH), today announced that the independent Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of SGH has a.....»»
One starfish to rule them all
At 480 million years old, this fossil is the oldest starfish-like creature ever discovered......»»