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Wide Range of Privacy and Security Issues Involving RFID Exposed As Use Grows
The RFID Hacking Underground, by Annalee Newitz: “They can steal your smartcard, lift your passport, jack your car, even clone the chip in your arm. And you won’t feel a thing. 5 tales from the RFID-hacking underground.” “RFID chips are everywhere – companies and labs use them as access keys, Prius owners use them to… Continue Reading
Contact the Federal Judiciary
“Contacting the nearest federal court, or the federal court you need, is easier than it used to be. You now can search for the right court, or court office, by city, zip code, area code, and more.” Contact a Federal Court Near You Mailing Address and Phone Number E-Mail the Administrative Office of the U.S.… Continue Reading
Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines
Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines – US Sentencing Commission, May 1, 2006 (30 pages, PDF) Continue Reading
National Archives’ Investigation into Missing Papers of Chief Justice John Roberts
Report of Investigation: John G. Roberts’ Missing File by the Office of Inspector General, National Archives and Records Administration, 27 September 2005. “This report has not been previously released. It was supplied in paper form to Washington, DC-area researcher Michael Ravnitzky by the National Archives and Records Administration.” Washington Post, May 11, 2006: The Case… Continue Reading
Market and Government Share Blame For Proliferation of ID Theft
Preventing Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches: The Problem With Regulation, by Clyde Wayne Crews and Brooke Oberwetter, Competitive Enterprise Institute, May 9, 2006 (24 pages, PDF) Executive Summary: “Numerous high-profile cyber-attacks have spawned intense calls for government intervention into information security practices. Tired of the many online threatsincluding identity theft, data security breaches, and… Continue Reading
FTC Publishes Safety Tips for Social Networking Online
Press release: “When it comes to technology, kids often are way ahead of adults. But kids, even teens, still need guidance regarding safe use of new technology. Social networking sites are one of the newest ways to interact online. According to comScore Media Metrix data, the three most popular social networking sites are MySpace.com, Facebook.com,… Continue Reading
New Direction Sought for FEMA to Improve Disaster Response
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Factors for Future Success and Issues to Consider for Organizational Placement, by William O. Jenkins, Jr., director, homeland security and justice, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Full Report GAO-06-746T, and Highlights, May 9, 2006. “The nation’s next major response and recovery challenge, whether natural or man-made, will provide another… Continue Reading
Beginners’ Guide to Asset Allocation, Diversification, and Rebalancing
“The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a Beginners’ Guide to important investment portfolio strategies that is most helpful for the beginner as well as the more advanced investor (and their financial advisers). Why is the guidance so helpful? The SEC finds “magic” in diversification: “By picking the right group of investments, you may… Continue Reading
