The US Department of Justice has an excellent site devoted to requesting federal public records through the Freedom of Information Act. From www.usdoj.gov Freedom of Information Act site: Like all federal agencies, the Department of Justice (DOJ) generally is required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to disclose records requested in writing by any […]
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The free speech group Reporters Without Borders is offering a free downloadable guide ( in Adobe Acrobat’s pdf format ) for dissident bloggers located in countries that restrict criticism of the ruling government and policies. The guide shows dissident bloggers how to get around censorship issues; protect their anonymity; practice journalistic ethics as well as […]
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An Italian computer programmer named Luca Mori accidentally discovered some ancient Roman ruins while messing around with Google Earth satellite images. Property owners along the gulf coast have been using Google Earth satellite images to view property damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. What will Google Earth ‘unearth’ next? Is it possible that Google Earth images […]
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Keystroke logger of the worst kind: a microphone by ZDNet‘s David Berlind — Just when you thought anti-spyware technology was making it safe to compute again, researchers at the University of California have come up with a new form of spyware using some old technology: a microphone. According to a story on ScientificAmerican.com, with 88 […]
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CNET News is reporting that the Federal Aviation Administration has announced plans to require that airline cabin crews be equipped with a way to discreetly notify pilots of suspicious activities or security breeches in the cabin – and wireless devices may be the answer to the new government requirement. Read more at Wireless Devices Could […]