The Science Advisory Board is now hosting five unique blogs authored by its members. Science, Politics and Ethics , “Debate current events and controversial issues in science and medicine” Science: Uncovering and Discovering, “Explore the creative and technical sides of science” In Translation: Molecular Approaches to Cancer, “Discuss insights into one of sciences greatest challenges”… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: December 2004
Justia.com Launches Free Website Design Service for Lawyers and Law Firms
Tim Stanley, the co-founder of FindLaw and its former CTO after the site’s purchase by Thomson West, has launched the beta version of an incredible new service to the legal community, Justia: Law Firm Web Site Design. With a range of features and price points (from free to a choice of very competitve pricing options)… Continue Reading
GAO Report Highlights Continued Security Risks Not Addressed By TSA
General Aviation Security: Increased Federal Oversight Is Needed, but Continued Partnership with the Private Sector Is Critical to Long-Term Success, GAO-05-144, November 10, 2004, Highlights. “Federal intelligence agencies have reported that in the past, terrorists have considered using general aviation aircraft (all aviation other than commercial and military) for terrorist acts, and that the September… Continue Reading
PC World Guide to VoIP Services
Is an Internet Phone Right for You? “VoIP services are cropping up all over the place. We answer your questions about this new breed of phone services.” Continue Reading
Timetable for Delivery of Terror Targets Database Will Not Be Met
The DHS program to create a national database comprised of major sites throughout the country that are vulnerable to terror attacks, including bridges, dams, power plants, and office buildings, is seriously behind schedule, lacking in organization and has not meet its goals, according to this USA Today article. Continue Reading
FTC Report to Congress on Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
FTC Issues Report to Congress on Results of Studies Required by FACTA “The Federal Trade Commission has issued a report (120 pages, PDF) to Congress containing studies on credit report accuracy and completeness required by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA). FACTA, which was enacted in December 2003 and amends the… Continue Reading
Search For Toxic Chemical Releases in Your Community Using New NLM Website
“The National Library of Medicine (NLM), a part of the National Institutes of Health, announces an interactive Web site that shows on maps the amount and location of certain toxic chemicals released into the environment in the United States. The site, called TOXMAP, is free and no registration is required.” Users may query… Continue Reading
Register Your Cell Phone With FTC Do Not Call List
As a reminder, this FTC press release today states: “the National Do Not Call Registry has accepted personal cell phone and home phone number registrations since it opened for consumer registrations in June 2003. There is no deadline to register a home or cell phone number on the Registry. To register a telephone number on… Continue Reading
Blogging, Political Campaigns and Ethics
This CBS News article examines the role of blogs and bloggers in the recent political campaigns. Specifically, it spotlights the use of blogs in support of Republican John Thune’s race for the South Dakota Senate seat. The bloggers in question did not provide disclaimers on their respecitve sites indicating they had received payment totaling $35,000… Continue Reading
Free Experts and Services Web Directory From LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
From the press release: “The newly launched Internet database (Experts & Services) can be searched for free by legal professionals worldwide. It contains more than 50,000 listings of individuals and companies that provide valuable services to law firms, conveniently grouped into six major categories: Attorney & Litigation Support; Court Reporting & Deposition Services; Experts &… Continue Reading
Smile Next Time You Buy Stamps From Automated Machine
Automated self-service U.S. Postal Service kiosks are taking and storing photos of users, according to documentation obtained by EPIC through a FOIA request. Section 3.2.8 of the documentation states: “In order to augment security, a digital photo of the customer will be necessary for some transactions. A camera built in to the basic kiosk will… Continue Reading
Fingerprinting and Background Checks for Media Covering Inaugural
AP reports that all media personnel covering the inauguration will be subject to fingerprinting and background checks, a procedure not undertaken in the past. “The Inaugural has been designated a national security event. Access to the Capitol building will be restricted.” [Link] Continue Reading
