From today’s Federal Register, Changes To Support Implementation of the United States Patent and Trademark Office 21st Century Strategic Plan; Final Rule [Link]
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Daily Archives: September 21, 2004
Princeton Researchers Launch Database of American Libraries Before 1876
Press release from the Davies Project at Princeton University, Research into the History of University Libraries in the United States and the History of their Collections Database of American Libraries before 1876: “More than 9,800 records for over 80 types of libraries, searchable on 14 fields. Also view original Unisort data cards. Users may record… Continue Reading
Hearing on Wireless 411 Privacy Act
Hearing today held by the Senate Commerce Committee on S. 1963, the Wireless 411 Privacy Act. Links to opening remarks and testimony. See also Testimony and Statement for the Record of Marc Rotenberg (EPIC), and from IDG News, Wireless carriers: Privacy bill not needed Continue Reading
Ask Jeeves Adds Enhanced Local Search and Personalization Features
From their press release today: “The new products include the MyJeeves personal search system, robust local search, and the next generation of its proprietary Teoma search technology…Through a partnership with Citysearch announced in August, Ask Jeeves users now have access to comprehensive local business listings and data, including over 2 million editorial and user reviews… Continue Reading
Is Google Building a Browser
The New York Post indicates maybe so, as detailed in this article. See also this September 23 update, Clues may point to Google browser, and this September 24 article, Google as Browser? Continue Reading
TSA Requests Air Passenger Data From Carriers to Test New Security Program
From the press release today: “The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the release of the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for the testing phase of the Secure Flight program along with a proposed order to airlines to provide one months worth of Passenger Name Records (PNR) data to be used for program testing. The PIA… Continue Reading
