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Daily Archives: March 1, 2004
New Report on Copyright Law and Business Innovation
From the Committee for Economic Development: “Promoting Innovation and Economic Growth: The Special Problem of Digital Intellectual Property, a new CED policy statement is now available. The statement includes an overview of copyright law and business innovation, as well as recommendations for overcoming the challenges inherent in digital media. Developing and testing new business models… Continue Reading
FDA Launches New Website on Heart Health
Welcome to FDA’s Heart Health Online: “This new web site gives you reliable information about the products used to prevent, diagnose, and treat cardiovascular disease. It includes full descriptions and patient instructions for many medications, medical devices, and diagnostic tests for cardiovascular disease.” Continue Reading
Survey on Internet as Publishing Tool Indicates Content Refreshed Occasionally
From the Pew Internet and Life Project: Content Creation Online: 44% of U.S. Internet users have contributed their thoughts and their files to the online world: “44% of Internet users have created content for the online world through building or posting to Web sites, creating blogs, and sharing files.” Download the full-text of the report… Continue Reading
More Concerns About Security of E-Voting Machines
Electronic Vote Faces Big Test of Its Security: “Millions of voters in 10 states will cast ballots on Tuesday in the single biggest test so far of new touchscreen voting machines that have been billed as one of the best answers to the Florida election debacle of 2000. But many computer security experts worry that… Continue Reading
Democratic Cmte. Releases Report on Homeland Security Gaps and Remedies
Prepared by the Democratic Members of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, February 2004: “America at Risk: Closing the Security Gap acknowledges that although the United States is safer than it was before September 11, significant security gaps remain. This 135-page report released on the first anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security identifies… Continue Reading
Impact of E-Mail Security Issues on Gov’t, Corporations and Home Users
House Government Reform Hearing: You’ve Got Mail – But is it Secure? An Examination of Internet Vulnerabilities Affecting Businesses, Governments and Homes. October 16, 2003. Serial No. 108-95. GPO Stock No. 552-070-30848-2. Text; PDF (96 pages) Continue Reading
