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Daily Archives: February 18, 2004
Bush and Clinton Will Meet in Private With 9/11 Commission Members
As reported on February 12, the 9/11 Commission sought public testimony from President Bush and former President Clinton. However, the President has stipulated that only a private meeting with selected Commission members will be acceptable. Continue Reading
Yahoo Launches New Search Engine
From the company’s press release: “Yahoo today announced that it has created a more comprehensive and relevant search experience for users through the deployment of its own algorithmic search technology on Yahoo!® Search (http://search.yahoo.com). Starting today, the company will begin rolling out the new Yahoo! Search Technology (YST) and expects to continue the process on… Continue Reading
Microsoft Statement on Downloading Leaked Source Code
From the statement: “Microsoft is sending letters explaining to individuals who have already downloaded the source code that such actions are in violation of the law. Additionally, Microsoft has instituted the use of alerts on several peer-to-peer clients where such illegal sharing of the source code has taken place. These alerts are designed to inform… Continue Reading
10th Circuit Upholds Do Not Call List
FTC press release, Appeals Court Upholds Constitutionality of National Do Not Call Registry: The text of the decision (pdf, 50 pages). The Harris Poll® #10, February 13, 2004, Do Not Call Registry Is Working Well National Do Not Call Registry See also this FCC press release from today, FCC Logs in Nearly 10,000 Complaints Since… Continue Reading
DHS Announces Program That Exempts Private Sector From Sharing Infrastructure Info With Public
Press release: DHS Launches Protected Critical Infrastructure Information Program to Enhance Homeland Security, Facilitate Information Sharing: “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced today the launch of the Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program. The PCII Program enables the private sector to voluntarily submit infrastructure information to the Federal government to assist the Nation in… Continue Reading
New Online Resource for California Voters
From the California Voter Foundation, the California Online Voter Guide, launched yesterday, “serves up nonpartisan information on California propositions, the Presidential election, congressional races, and state legislative contests.” Continue Reading
