"This document gives an overview of the latest eight years of trip cost data, from 2005-2012. It explains the data collection process, types of data collected, and data coverage and quality. Several summary statistics of the data by selected vessel and trip characteristics are also presented. A modeling framework for estimation and prediction of costs is also given. This process will allow estimation of vessel level aggregate trip cost, which in combination...

Describes the mission and activities of this independent federal agency that comprises a coalition of federal and public sector officials and academicians who evaluate agency rulemaking processes and recommend improved procedures. Features case studies of model agency initiatives, a best practices forum, and the Conference's formal recommendations.

"Now on console for the first time ever! Space Hulk Deathwing Enhanced Edition is a tactical First-Person Shooter based on Games Workshop's cult classic board game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Expanding upon the original game, and featuring a host of new content, new features and a richer multiplayer mode, the Enhanced Edition is the ultimate Space Hulk: Deathwing experience. Play as an elite Space Marine Terminator of the Deathwing - the...

"Fisheries vessel cost data are used in virtually every framework, amendment and fishery management plan that requires economic analyses. This document summarizes the results of the annual commercial vessel cost data collection program conducted by the staff of the Social Sciences Branch of the NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Information is presented on data collection methodology, data coverage, and data quality....

Established in 1988 under the Women's Business Ownership Act, the National Women's Business Council (NWBC) is a non-partisan federal advisory council. The council was created to serve as an independent source of advice and counsel to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners. Composed of prominent women business owners and leaders of women's business organizations,...

First established on December 27, 1979 under the Justice Systems Improvement Act of 1979 as a component of the Office of Justice Program, Bureau of Justice Statistics carries out its mission: to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to federal, state, and local policymakers in combating crime and...

Launched by the First Lady, Let's Move! task force focuses on: creating a healthy start for children; empowering parents and caregivers; providing healthy food in schools; improving access to healthy, affordable foods; increasing physical activity. Site coverage includes sign-up link for Let's Move! cities, towns and counties program, facts, food & nutrition, physical activity, and current event news via blogs.

Benefits.gov is a collaborative effort of 17 Federal agencies including the U.S. Departments of Labor as a managing partner. This partnership not only funds, but strategically guides the direction of the program to continuously expand its value to citizens and government agencies, saving taxpayer dollars while improving the lives of citizens in the process. Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov)'s mission is to provide citizens with easy, online...