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US wants privacy in new cyber security system (AP)

US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano speaks to journalists after signing an agreement with the Portuguese government on the fight against crime and terrorism, Tuesday, June 30 2009, at the Necessidades Palace, the Portuguese foreign ministry, in Lisbon. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)AP - The Obama administration is moving cautiously on a new pilot program that would both detect and stop cyber attacks against government computers, while trying to ensure citizen privacy protections.


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Web retailers, states tussle over tax rules (AP)

AP - In a big break for online shoppers, Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence.

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Companies pledge more openness about Web tracking (AP)

AP - Companies that track consumer behavior online for advertising purposes are vowing to make their practices more transparent and to give people a way to decline being shadowed.

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PC makers voluntarily supply Web filter in China (AP)

Children use computers in a library in Xiangfan in central China's Hubei province Wednesday July 1, 2009.  In a rare reversal, China's government gave in to domestic and international pressure and backed down from a rule that would have required personal computers sold in the country to have Internet-filtering software.  Just hours before the rule was to have taken effect Wednesday, the government said it would postpone the requirement for the 'Green Dam' software. (AP Photo)AP - Several PC makers were including controversial Internet-filtering software with computers shipped in China on Thursday despite a government decision to postpone its plan to make such a step mandatory.


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Facebook plans to simplify privacy settings (AP)

AP - Facebook is overhauling its privacy controls over the next several weeks in an attempt to simplify its users' ability to control who sees the information they share on the site.

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Kendal Fireworks

“The 5th Nov will be here soon! Kendal Round Table are organising the fireworks display again on Kendal castle. If you fancy helping out, then get in touch - send me a message.”

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“Hi, I'm currently getting my newly designed site up and running. Please come back soon to see whats new.”

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