Whois data a key weapon in fraud fight, FTC says – CNET News.com

Whois data a key weapon in fraud fight, FTC says | CNET News.com
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The Federal Trade Commission has made a pitch for open access to Whois, saying the databases are a key weapon in its fight against spyware and other Internet fraud.
The agency on Tuesday called access to the Whois [...]

White House orders better security for sensitive data – CNET News.com

White House orders better security for sensitive data | CNET News.com
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The U.S. government has 45 days to upgrade its security standards for protecting the data it holds on millions of U.S. citizens.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which operates under the White House, sent a “Memorandum for the [...]

Coalition launches ID theft center – CNET News.com

Coalition launches ID theft center | CNET News.com
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update A coalition of corporations, universities and federal law enforcement agencies on Wednesday opened the Center for Identity Management and Information Protection, whose mission is to research identity theft problems and solutions.
The CIMIP will explore a range of identity theft topics, from [...]

Veteran Hollywood performer uses Paint Horses to make his dreams come true

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Although veteran actor and stuntman Robert Keith has been involved in Hollywood productions for more than 30 years, he considers Rangers & Outlaws, a Texas Ranger Wild West adventure stunt show, his most rewarding venture. The production, held annually at Six Flags Over Texas theme park in Arlington, Texas, has attracted more than [...]

AVMA brochure aims to reduce incidence of dog bites

AVMA brochure aims to reduce incidence of dog bites – July 1, 2006
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More than 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs annually.
To help educate the public about dog bites, the AVMA has developed a brochure, “What you should know about dog bite prevention,” offering tips on how to avoid [...]

Diamond Pet Foods receives warning from FDA

Diamond Pet Foods receives warning from FDA – July 1, 2006
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The Food and Drug Administration has sent a letter to Diamond Pet Foods warning the company that an inspection of its South Carolina plant revealed “significant violations” of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
The investigator documented that, in [...]

Proposal separates accreditation for companion animals, all species

Proposal separates accreditation for companion animals, all species – July 1, 2006
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The Department of Agriculture recently published a proposal, long in the works, to create two tiers of accreditation under the National Veterinary Accreditation Program.
Accreditation allows veterinarians to perform certain regulatory tasks to prevent or control the spread of [...]

Global Experts to Discuss Avian Influenza at AVMA Convention in Honolulu

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Michael San Filippo
Phone: 847-285-6687
Cell: 847-732-6194
e-mail: msanfilippo@avma.org

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June 14, 2006

Schaumburg, Ill.
— Avian influenza will be a hot topic in Honolulu next month as veterinary experts from around the world gather for the 143rd American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Annual Convention July 15-19.
Approximately 40 presentations addressing avian influenza, from 30-minute talks to full-day seminars, [...]

MICHAEL BLOWEN TO BE WEDNESDAY’S GUEST ON “TALKIN’ HORSES”

Lexington, KY — Join Michael Blowen, founder and president of the Thoroughbred retirement farm Old Friends, as he shares his thoughts on the past, present and future of Old Friends, as well as his ideas on the plight of the retiring Thoroughbred on the next edition of bloodhorse.com “Talkin’ Horses.” Blowen will be the guest [...]

FTC laptop theft puts 110 people at risk – CNET News.com

FTC laptop theft puts 110 people at risk | CNET News.com
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The Federal Trade Commission, responsible for protecting Americans from fraud and identity theft, reported on Thursday the theft of two of its own computers with personal information about 110 people.
The incident was the latest in a series of recent [...]