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Last Updated: Apr 7, 2008 - 11:50:12 AM

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Announcements
Ten-Digit Telephone Numbering For Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services: FCC hold Workshop
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it will hold a stakeholder workshop on solutions for implementing a ten-digit numbering plan for the Internet-based forms of telecommunications relay service (TRS), including Video Relay Service (VRS) and IP Relay.
Apr 7, 2008 - 11:42:55 AM

Community Alerts
Online Extortion: The FBI Reports

A new scam cropping up in e-mail boxes across the country is preying not on recipients’ greed or good intentions, but on their fears. The scam e-mail, which first appeared in December, threatens to kill recipients if they do not pay thousands of dollars to the sender, who purports to be a hired assassin.

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Internet Pagejacking: FTC Asks Court to Hold Internet Pagejacking Defendants in Contempt
The Federal Trade Commission has asked a U.S. district court to hold three Internet pagejackers in contempt and order them to give up their ill-gotten gains for violating a previous order barring their unfair and deceptive practices
Jan 31, 2008 - 10:32:47 AM

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Broadband in America, 2007: NTIA Releases New Report
WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today released the report, "Networked Nation: Broadband in America, 2007," that highlights the dramatic growth of broadband in the United States.  The report shows that the Administration’s technology, regulatory and fiscal policies have stimulated innovation and competition, and encouraged investment in the U.S. broadband market contributing to significantly increased accessibility of broadband services.
Jan 31, 2008 - 9:51:39 AM

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Surf the Internet and Discover Your Benefit

DeCA has retooled its Internet site to include fresh new graphics that change with each season and a new section that promotes health and wellness. The single biggest addition is its Ask the DeCA Dietitian , a nutrition forum hosted by Army Reserve Maj. Karen Fauber , a registered dietitian. Customers can exchange questions, comments and experiences on nutrition topics with the DeCA dietitian and other users.

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DTS Computer Security Awareness Fair Presentations Now Online

Nov 9, 2007 - 6:15:34 AM

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New Energy Star Computers Could Save $1.8 Billion Over 5 Years
More than 500 computer products are now meeting new Energy Star standards that took effect in July, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Thanks to the efforts of more than 35 manufacturers, a wide range of computer products now include internal power supplies that are at least 80% efficient, that is, less than 20% of the power fed into them is lost as heat.
Nov 7, 2007 - 7:09:02 AM

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Internet Hijacker, Mousetrapper Settles FTC Charges
An operator who used more than 5,500 copycat Web addresses to divert surfers from their intended Internet destinations to one of his sites, and held them captive while he pelted their screens with a barrage of adult-oriented ads, has agreed to settle FTC charges that he was in contempt of a court order requiring him to halt the practices. Under the new FTC order, the defendant must give up $164,000 in ill-gotten gains, conform to enhanced compliance and monitoring requirements, and transmit a copy of the new order to his probation officer.
Oct 16, 2007 - 4:43:01 PM

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The Truth About Cell Phones And The Do Not Call Registry
The Federal Trade Commission today reiterated that despite the claims made in e-mails circulating on the Internet, consumers should not be concerned that their cell phone numbers will be released to telemarketers in the near future, and that it is not necessary to register cell phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry to be protected from most telemarketing calls to cell phones.
Oct 12, 2007 - 7:13:40 AM

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How to Protect Your Web Server from Attacks
T he National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new publication that provides detailed tips on how to make web servers more resistant to potential attacks. Called “Guidelines on Securing Public Web Servers,” the publication covers some of the latest threats to web security, while reflecting general changes in web technology that have taken place since the first version of the guide was published 5 years ago.
Oct 11, 2007 - 11:36:24 AM

Announcements
California Issues Internet Alert on Internet Escrow Services
The Department of Corporations has been notified that best-auto-web.com is offering escrow services over the internet and is falsely advertising at its website that it holds California Department of Corporations license 9631867.
Oct 10, 2007 - 12:45:38 PM

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List of Federal Agency Internet Sites Partnership Renewed.
GPO is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with the Troy H. Middleton Library of Louisiana State University through 2010. Originally signed in 2001, this partnership provides for Federal depository library access to the List of Federal Agency Internet Sites Web site.
Sep 27, 2007 - 8:46:56 AM

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IRS Chooses AT&T for TNet under Networx Universal
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service, on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced the selection of AT&T as the network services provider for the Treasury Network (TNet) acquisition.
Sep 24, 2007 - 2:47:59 PM

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Picturing the Birds and the Bees
Got a story, but need an image? The USGS has released a new Web site for its rapidly growing Digital Image Library . With 30,000 images in the queue, the new Digital Image Library has multiple ways for you to browse the collections and find the images you need.
Sep 22, 2007 - 8:49:51 AM

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New Online Search Tool for Patents, 1940s
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the launch of a website, DOepatents , which allows search and retrieval of information from a collection of more than 20,000 patent records.  The database represents a growing collection of patents resulting from R&D supported by DOE and demonstrates the Department’s considerable contribution to scientific progress from the 1940s to the present
Sep 20, 2007 - 8:51:01 AM

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Egyptian Blogger Appeal Denied
The United States is disappointed that the initial appeal of Egyptian student blogger, Abdel Karim Soliman, was not successful. He is the first Egyptian blogger to be prosecuted for the content of his remarks, and his conviction is a setback for human rights in Egypt .
Mar 16, 2007 - 5:47:32 PM

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First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage.
Mar 1, 2007 - 6:30:36 PM

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Internet Access Revenue for Cable and Other Program Distribution Reaches $11 Billion
Internet access revenue for cable and other program distribution increased 18 percent, from $9.4 billion in 2004 to $11.1 billion in 2005, while access revenue for Internet service providers decreased 13 percent, from $14.1 billion in 2004 to $12.2 billion in 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today.
Jan 30, 2007 - 6:36:53 AM

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How IP Captioned Telephone Service Works
IP Captioned Telephone Service is essentially a combination of two other forms of TRS, Captioned Telephone Service and IP Relay. Captioned Telephone Service uses a special telephone that has a text screen to display captions of what the other party to the conversation is saying.
Jan 24, 2007 - 6:44:30 AM

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Unsecure Web Site: Stay Out of Unlocked Rooms: A Quick Guide for Safe Journeys Online
How safe is your credit card information when you send it online? Some web sites are "secure" because they use encryption technology to protect your information. Although no technology is foolproof, here are three ways to tell if you are dealing with a "secure" site:
Dec 22, 2006 - 4:00:08 PM

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Participants Wanted for 2007 Text Retrieval Trials
T he National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking participants for its upcoming Text Retrieval Conference�TREC 2007. Since 1992, TREC has been fostering research to enable more powerful, faster and easier-to-use technologies for information retrieval.
Dec 22, 2006 - 6:46:55 AM

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Tool Helps Write Rules for XML Communication
I f you have done an Internet search, bought anything from a Web site or subscribed to a news alert service, chances are you used a special computer document language called XML. Similar to HTML, which is used to format web pages, XML allows computers to exchange information and act on it. Rules called schemas that stipulate precisely the type of information included in the document and how to handle it are critical to XML communication. Every month thousands of new schemas are introduced. Not all of them, however, are precise enough to transmit the needed information without misunderstandings.
Dec 22, 2006 - 6:42:35 AM

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IT Security Forum Presentations
The Department of Technology Services (DTS) regularly participates in and hosts events to help educate and inform our customers.
Dec 19, 2006 - 3:18:43 PM

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Domain Name Registry Update: NTIA Approves New .Com Domain Name Registry Agreement
Agency Retains Oversight of .Com Domain With Safeguards to Protect Consumers, and Internet Stability and Security
Nov 30, 2006 - 9:25:09 PM

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Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2005
This report presents 11 years of data from 1994 to 2005 (no survey was conducted in 2004) on Internet access in U.S. public schools by school characteristics.
Nov 29, 2006 - 4:10:24 PM