Archive for February 22nd, 2010
Hugo Chavez would make a perfect court jester – Telegraph.co.uk (blog)
February 22nd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Telegraph.co.uk (blog) Hugo Chavez would make a perfect court jester Telegraph.co.uk (blog) How much British tax money goes to Brazil and Venezuela, directly and through the AGW Carbon Tax scam ? Unfortunately, the same was thought of Amin. … and more
Frauds: An ugly, old journalism tradition – CNET
February 22nd, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.
CNET Frauds: An ugly, old journalism tradition CNET But Al Gore, who is making BILLIONS, selling carbon credits , won't tell you this. Even though there is PROOF that gobal warming either does not exist or is … and more
Prepare for the Next Bubble…For a Made Up Commodity – Heritage.org (blog)
February 22nd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Heritage.org (blog) Prepare for the Next Bubble…For a Made Up Commodity Heritage.org (blog) Over the next decade, if President Obama and other advocates can institute a cap-and-trade system in the United States, the demand for carbon credits could … and more
Davis: The Importance Of Political Leadership – FITSNews
February 22nd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
FITSNews Davis: The Importance Of Political Leadership FITSNews Despite having Democratic supermajorities in both the upper and lower houses of Congress, his two major policy initiatives – cap-and-trade and health care … and more
Dems’ uh-oh in Indiana – msnbc.com
February 22nd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Dems' uh-oh in Indiana msnbc.com Economically and most efficiently, the best that could be done would be a direct tax, followed by cap -'n- trade and finally mandating standards is last. … and more
Widespread Data Breaches Uncovered on P2P File Sharing Networks
February 22nd, 2010. Published under Business Scams, Fraud, Scams. No Comments.
Yet another reason to not install P2P file sharing software on a computer that contains your personal information. FTC Warns of Improper Release of Sensitive Consumer Data on P2P File-Sharing Networks The Federal Trade Commission has notified almost 100 organizations that personal information, including sensitive data about customers and/or employees, has been shared from the organizations’ computer networks and is available on peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks to any users of those networks, who could use it to commit identity theft or fraud. The agency also has opened non-public investigations of other companies whose customer or employee information has been exposed on P2P networks. To help businesses manage the security risks presented by file-sharing software, the FTC is releasing new education materials that present the risks and recommend ways to manage them. Peer-to-peer technology can be used in many ways, such as to play games, make online telephone calls, and, through P2P file-sharing software, share music, video, and documents. But when P2P file-sharing software is not configured properly, files not intended for sharing may be accessible to anyone on the P2P network. “Unfortunately, companies and institutions of all sizes are vulnerable to serious P2P-related breaches, placing consumers’ sensitive information at risk. For example, we found health-related information, financial records, and drivers’ license and social security numbers–the kind of information that could lead to identity theft,” said FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz. “Companies should take a hard look at their systems to ensure that there are no unauthorized P2P file-sharing programs and that authorized programs are properly configured and secure. Just as important, companies that distribute P2P programs, for their part, should ensure that their software design does not contribute to inadvertent file sharing.” As the nation’s consumer protection agency, the FTC enforces laws that require companies in various industries to take reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect sensitive personal information, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and Section 5 of the FTC Act. Failure to prevent such information from being shared to a P2P network may violate such laws. Information about the FTC’s privacy and data security enforcement actions can be found at www.ftc.gov/privacy/privacyinitiatives/ promises_enf.html . The notices went to both private and public entities, including schools and local governments, and the entities contacted ranged in size from businesses with as few as eight employees to publicly held corporations employing tens of thousands. In the notification letters, the FTC urged the entities to review their security practices and, if appropriate, the practices of contractors and vendors, to ensure that they are reasonable, appropriate, and in compliance with the law. The letters state, “It is your responsibility to protect such information from unauthorized access, including taking steps to control the use of P2P software on your own networks and those of your service providers.” The FTC also recommended that the entities identify affected customers and employees and consider whether to notify them that their information is available on P2P networks. Many states and federal regulatory agencies have laws or guidelines about businesses’ notification responsibilities in these circumstances. Samples of the notification letters can be found at: http://www.ftc.gov/os/2010/02/100222sampleletter-a.pdf , http://www.ftc.gov/os/2010/02/100222sampleletter-b.pdf , http://www.ftc.gov/os/2010/02/100222sampleletter-c.pdf . The fact that a company received a letter does not mean that the company necessarily violated any law enforced by the Commission. Letters went to companies under FTC jurisdiction, as well as entities such as banks and public agencies over which the agency does not have jurisdiction. The FTC appreciates the assistance of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the Office of Comptroller of the Currency. The new business education brochure – titled Peer-to-Peer File Sharing: A Guide for Business – is designed to assist businesses and others as they consider whether to allow file-sharing technologies on their networks, and explain how to safeguard sensitive information on their systems, and other security recommendations. This information is available at www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/idtheft/bus46.shtm . Tips for consumers about computer security and P2P can be found at www.onguardonline.gov/topics/p2p-security.aspx . The Federal Trade Commission works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, click http://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov or call 1-877-382-4357. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 1,700 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. For free information on a variety of consumer topics, click http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/consumer.shtm .
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Honda Raises Forecast
February 22nd, 2010. Published under Economic News. No Comments.
Through-out this recession many jobs have been lost, companies have closed their doors, homes have been foreclosed on, vehicles repossessed, health care costs have been too high for people to accurately care for their children and themselves and many auto industries have had to rethink their marketing strategies and some have even had to discontinue
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At CPAC–Glenn Beck to America: you must fight back, oppressives won’t give up – RenewAmerica
February 22nd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
At CPAC–Glenn Beck to America: you must fight back, oppressives won't give up RenewAmerica This is or was an effort to lend industry muscle to the effort to saddle us with ” cap and trade ” energy taxes. And of course, there was the collapse of the … and more