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Monthly Archives: February 2009

Harvard Prof. on Google and the Future of Books

Follow up to previous postings on the Google Book search project, from the New York Review of Books, Google & the Future of Books, by Robert Darnton “How can we navigate through the information landscape that is only beginning to come into view? The question is more urgent than ever following the recent settlement between… Continue Reading

New Tool Will Help Online Advertisers Develop Stronger Privacy Practices

“Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) released a new assessment tool to help online advertising companies develop strong, appropriate privacy protections for the users they serve. Released to coincide with Data Privacy Day 2009, the Threshold Analysis for Online Advertising Practices, is the result of extensive consultation among CDT, Internet companies and public interest advocates.… Continue Reading

Investigation Information for Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections, 2008-2009

Follow up to previous postings on the FDA peanut recall and the agency’s searchable list of products and brands, see this related website from CDC: Investigation Information for Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections, 2008-2009 “CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Food Safety and Inspection Service… Continue Reading