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Guide to Combatting Spyware
From InformationWeek, Special Report: Readers Take The Offensive Against Spyware. Includes the following articles: What Is Spyware And Why Should IT Care? Readers Share Their Spyware Strategies Strategy 1: Tools, Tools, And More Tools Strategy 2: Developing Enterprisewide Strategies Download Software Recommended By Our Readers
Survey Spotlights the Contributions of Government Employees
From the press release: “On August 18, 2004, the Partnership for Public Service released a new national survey revealing that, despite the most polarizing campaign season in decades, Republicans and Democrats surprisingly agree on one thing: the value of federal government work…But, despite the positive attitudes and interest, efforts to fill critical skills gaps in …
Metro Area Bloggers Collaborate on Locale Specific Info
From CNN, ‘Insider’ info puts city blogs on the map. Additional references: metroblogging and D.C. Bloggers.
New Listserv for SP2 Help and Related Resources
“EDUCAUSE has created a listserv for institutions to share experiences and advice about the impending Microsoft release of Service Pack 2 (SP2). Support and help desk staff, security officers, and others will be prime beneficiaries. You can subscribe to the listserv and access archives online.” Related resources from Microsoft: Windows XP Service, Pack 2 Resources …
Google’s Amended S-1 Discusses GMail, Privacy Issues and Comments
Google Inc · S-1/A · On 8/13/4. See also this press release, dated August 18: Google Inc. Requests Effectiveness of IPO Registration Statement, which includes a link to the updated prospectus. Related reference: from kottke.org, a link of the recent interview with Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, and from the Financial Times, Comment: …
9/11 Commission Chair Endorses Travelers’ WatchList
9/11 Commission Recommendations on Transportation Security, Monday, August 16 2004 – The Testimony of Thomas Kean, Chairman, 9/11 Commission: “Use of these lists [“no fly” and “automatic selectee”] should not be delayed while the argument about a successor to the CAPPS prescreening system continues. This screening function should be performed by the TSA, not the …
GAO Addresses Barriers to E-Health Records
HHS’s Efforts to Promote Health Information Technology and Legal Barriers to Its Adoption, GAO-04-991R, (PDF, 64 pages) August 13, 2004: “Technologies such as electronic health records (EHR) and bar coding of certain human drug and biological product labels have been shown to save money and reduce medical errors. However, only a small number of U.S. …
Efforts to Eliminate Spyware May Compound the Problem
Web users bit by fake software – ‘Spyware’ removers frequently a scam. For reference, see Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products and Web Sites, and the Center for Democracy and Technology’s Spyware resource center that includes links to press releases and associated documents on proposed efforts, state and federal, to combat spyware.
Four Yahoo Search Features Not Found on Google
A teaser from Tara Calishain’s upcoming book, Web Search Garage: Four Things Yahoo Can Do That Google Can’t.
NY AG Launches Prescription Drug Pricing Website
Press release: Welcome to AG Rx – Attorney General Eliot Spitzer’s Prescription Drug Price Website: “A recent statewide survey conducted by my office has found that prices of prescription drugs in New York State can be very high and can vary widely from pharmacy to pharmacy. On this website, we have posted the results of …
New Study Ranks Customer Satisfaction With Online Retailers
Amazon Gets Top Marks For Customer Satisfaction In Study
