“A survey of internet leaders, activists, and analysts shows that a majority agree with predictions that by 2020 [Link to The Future of the Internet II (115 pages, PDF)]: A low-cost global network will be thriving and creating new opportunities in a flattening world. Humans will remain in charge of technology, even as more activity… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: September 2006
CNN Launches Online Political Ticker
“The CNN Political Ticker provides the latest political news.” [Link] Continue Reading
DHS Awards $399 Million in Grants to Secure Nation's Critical Infrastructure
Press release: “DHS Awards $399 Million in Grants to Secure the Nations Critical Infrastructure: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that grants are being distributed to ports, transit and intercity bus systems to strengthen the nations ability to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other… Continue Reading
Language of Compromise Bill on Detainee Treatment Subject of Continued Debate and Criticism
Via Jack M. Balkin, the latest version of the Military Commission Bill, including all of the compromises agreed to by the Administration and Senators McCain, Graham, and Warner.” Compromise on terror suspects criticized as full of holes, by Richard Simon, Julian E. Barnes, Los Angeles Times Critics say torture deal opens door to abuse –… Continue Reading
Global Pilot Project to Deter Clashes Between Search Engines and Publishers
Follow-up to September 18, 2006 posting Belgian Court Rules Against Google in Copyright Dispute, this press release from the World Association of Publishers, September 22, 2006: “In the week that Belgian publishers won their case against Google for illegally publishing content without prior consent, a coalition of print media associations are preparing to launch a… Continue Reading
Washington Post Sites Go Mobile
As reported by Mike Shields: “Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive has launched made-for-mobile versions of the Web sites for three of its largest properties, including WashingtonPost.com, Newsweek.com and Slate.com as part of a new mobile services initiative at the company. The sites are available free of charge for any users that have a Web-enabled handset by logging onto… Continue Reading
Treasury Issues New Regs on Triangular Reorganizations Involving Foreign Corporations
Treasury press release: Regulations to be Issued on Certain Triangular Reorganizations Involving Foreign Corporations: “The Department of the Treasury today issued a notice that announced that the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service will issue regulations under section 367(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) to address certain triangular reorganizations under section 368(a) involving… Continue Reading
DOD IG Audit of Northrop Grumman Pension Accounting Records for the Acquisition of TRW
Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General — Audit –Consolidation of Northrop Grumman Pension Accounting Records for the Acquisition of TRW – Report No. D-2006-113 (PDF) – Project No. D2006-D000FC-0001.000, Date: September 22, 2006. “…Northrop Grumman is among the largest companies in the defense industry…Defense Contract Management Agency representatives did not document why a… Continue Reading
GAO Reports Address Military Operations and Contractor Employees, Reserve Components, and Casualty Assistance Programs
Military Operations: Background Screenings of Contractor Employees Supporting Deployed Forces May Lack Critical Information, but U.S. Forces Take Steps to Mitigate the Risk Contractors May Pose, GAO-06-999R, September 22, 2006. Military Personnel: DOD and the Services Need to Take Additional Steps to Improve Mobilization Data for the Reserve Components, Full text GAO-06-1068, and Highlights, September… Continue Reading
GAO Report on Federal Climate Change Funding
Climate Change: Greater Clarity and Consistency Are Needed in Reporting Federal Climate Change Funding, Full-text GAO-06-1122T, and Highlights, September 21, 2006. Continue Reading
Senate Judiciary Cmte. Approves Open Government Act
Press release: “The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday unanimously approved a bill aimed at substantially enhancing and expanding the accessibility, accountability, and openness of the federal government. The Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2005, or the OPEN Government Act (S. 394), was authored by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the ranking Democratic member… Continue Reading
Recommendations for Identity Theft Related Data Breach Notification
Follow-up to September 19, 2006 posting, President’s Identity Theft Task Force Announces Interim Recommendations, today OMB issued a memorandum of Recommendations for Identity Theft Related Data Breach Notification, from Clay Johnson, Deputy Director for Management. “We…recommend that each agency identify in advance a core management group that will be convened upon the identification of a… Continue Reading
