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European Civil Liberties Network (ECLN)

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The European Civil Liberties Network (ECLN) will be launched on Wednesday, October 19, 2005. [d.c.] “Participating organisations share the common objective of seeking to create a European society based on freedom and diversity, a society of fundamental civil liberties and personal and political freedoms, of free movement and freedom of information, and equal rights for… Continue Reading

Free Medical Journal Articles on Impact of Katrina

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From the October 13, 2005 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, the following essays, available at no cost to non-subscribers, “discuss the immediate challenges [physicians] faced and address the public health concerns in the aftermath.” Volunteer Work — Logistics First Public Health Response — Assessing Needs Finding Supplies Aftershocks Evacuated Populations — Lessons… Continue Reading

Establishment of the National Clandestine Service (NCS)

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News release: “Today, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency announced the President’s approval of the establishment of the National Clandestine Service (NCS) within the CIA. The new Director of the NCS will report directly to the Director of the CIA and will work with the Office of… Continue Reading

Presidential Teleconference With Troops Scripted

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Additional update to this issue, as the controversy escalates, October 14, 2005 Washington Post (reg. req’d): Caught on Tape Follow-up to my postings on the expanding controversy associated with federal government sponsored news, see also today’s AP article, Bush Teleconference With Soldiers Staged. Related link: White House press release: President Addresses U.S. Troops in Iraq… Continue Reading

Survey Says Patients and Physicians Support E-Health System

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Press release: “Eighty-six percent of U.S. physicians surveyed said that a health-care system that adopted information technology such as electronic health records would improve the quality of health care patients receive. In addition, 79 percent of patients also believe that, according to national surveys commissioned by the Technology CEO Council.” Related links: Technology CEO Council,… Continue Reading

New Online Tool for CI Research

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Press release: “LexisNexis, a leading provider of legal, news, business information and risk management services, announces the addition of a powerful new search capability for its Anti-Money Laundering, Risk Management, and RiskWise(R) applications. Called Negative News, the new feature searches over 13,000 news sources for negative news content relating to a specific subject person or… Continue Reading

International Legal Research Tutorial

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News of a collaborative project between Duke University School of Law and University of California, Berkeley, School of Law: International Legal Research Tutorial. “This tutorial is designed to teach students research strategies and methodology for researching both print and electronic sources of international legal materials. The tutorial includes review questions and a final review to… Continue Reading

U.S. Government Manual, 2005-2006 Edition

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U.S. Government Manual, 2005-2006 Edition: “The United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations; and boards, commissions, and committees.” Quick keyword search or browse sections (in PDF). Continue Reading