Posted on June 29th, 2006 by Bob Gould
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 [...]
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Filed under: Computer, Industry, Scams and Hoaxes, Spam, Spyware, Viruses, Watching
Posted on June 29th, 2006 by Bob Gould
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 [...]
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Posted on June 29th, 2006 by Bob Gould
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 [...]
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Posted on June 29th, 2006 by Bob Gould
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 [...]
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Posted on June 28th, 2006 by Bob Gould
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 [...]
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Filed under: Veterinary Medicine, Watching
Posted on June 28th, 2006 by Bob Gould
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 [...]
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Posted on June 28th, 2006 by Bob Gould
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 [...]
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Posted on June 28th, 2006 by Bob Gould
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Michael San Filippo
Phone: 847-285-6687
Cell: 847-732-6194
e-mail: msanfilippo@avma.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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, [...]
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Posted on June 27th, 2006 by Bob Gould
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 [...]
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Posted on June 27th, 2006 by Bob Gould
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 [...]
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