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Privacy

 

Cohen, Adam. "Spies Among Us."

     www.time.com/time/digital/reports/paranoia/

     (March 23, 2005).

 

Despite the countless benefits the internet has given society since its widespread acceptance and use, there exists today a darker side of the technological revolution. Computer hackers and intruders run rampant. Some people have gone to drastic measures to protect their online activities and transactions.


Used Google, query: time.com online privacy, Result 4: “
TIME Digital -- Special Report: Privacy


Security

 

Lemos, Robert. "Security pros talk, but can they walk?"

     http://www.defcon.org/html/links/dc_press/archives/11/cnet_cantheytalk.htm

     (March 23, 2005).

Industry and government leaders say they're focused on improving security while flaws continue to be found and exploited.


Used Google, query: CNET News.com internet security, Result 9: “
Security pros talk, but can they walk?


Copyright

 

Templeton, Brad. "Copyright 10 Big Myths about copyright explained."

     http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html

     (March 23, 2005).

Brad Templeton attempts to answer some common myths about copyright seen on the net, and cover issues related to copyright and USENET/Internet publication.

Used Yahoo, query: copyright laws, Result 7: “Copyright Myths Explained


Censorship

Wagner, Mitch. “Fighting Net Censorship Abroad."

     http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0%2C1283%2C55530%2C00.html

     (March 23, 2005).

Nations like China, with 40 million Internet users, censors the Internet using an array of blocking technologies collectively nicknamed in the West as the "Great Firewall of China." Now, Washington lawmakers are considering legislation that would allocate $100 million to thwart Internet censorship by authoritarian regimes internationally.

Used Yahoo, query: news internet censorship, Result 6: “Wired News: Fighting Net Censorship Abroad


Time Management

Roberts, Andrew. “Time Management Tips from Students."

     http://www.mdx.ac.uk/www/study/Timetips.htm

     (March 23, 2005).

 

Andrew offers advice to freshman students in university on topics ranging from scheduling and study tips; to recreation and spending time with friends.

 

Used Metacrawler - query: student time management, Result 8: “Time Management Tips from Students


Staying Current with Electronic Communications

 

Kageyama, Yuri. "ABC News: New Cell Phone Responds to Shakes, Jiggles."

     http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=459632

     (March 23, 2005).

New mobile phones in Japan will be equipped with a tiny motion-control-sensor, a computer chip that recognizes and responds to movement. Just jerk your cell phone in the air in a variety of patterns programs the phone to scroll or jump to e-mail or other features. No more excessive button-pushing is required.


Used Lycos - query: news new cell phone. Result 9: "
ABC News: New Cell Phone Responds to Shakes, Jiggles"

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