Internet Privacy Fight Through Security Software
A reader outlines two methods to counter online tracking via Web bugs and invisible images. Norton Internet Security promises protection but proves complex and flaky during installation, while Guidescope offers a cost free cross platform option. The piece notes practical issues with network printing and admin rights, citing mixed results on real home setups.
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Modern Army gear grows heavier and faster on the march
Soldiers at Fort Drum test new equipment including Kevlar helmets MOLLE packs and lightweight armored vests. A white winter suit Mickey Mouse boots and a 400 pound Ahkie sled with a 10 man tent and Yukon stove illustrate cold weather readiness. The M240 Bravo machine gun weighs 27 pounds fires 950 rpm and dominates suppression. Javelin computer weapon system promises better survival and rapid target engagement replacing Dragon.
Online vote swapping debated after 2000 election
The AP notes that sites like voteswap7000 and votexchange-2000 linked voters across states to swap votes for Gore and Nader. California, Oregon and Minnesota demanded shutdowns for illegality, while advocates cite civil liberties. Experts say the tactic signals future campaign strategy shifts.
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Live Online Chats Schedule For Today And Friday
A schedule of online chats with George Tillman Jr director of Soul Food discusses Men of Honor at 4pm. Harlan Cohen advises teens and twenty somethings at 6pm. Amanda Foreman, Meghan Rotundi actress, chats at 8pm. Karen Robards discusses Paradise County at 7pm Friday. Jon Lindstrom, Port Charles alum, talks about life in soaps Friday at 7pm at Live Reynord ive.
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Dora the Explorer meets tech calendar mashup on Nickelodeon
Dora and Boots bring a basket to Grandma and race through a Tech Calendar with hours on Nickelodeon and WCNY. The listing runs through Friday to Sunday with programs like Point & Click, Computer Chronicles, and CNN dot Com, plus local library workshops in Baldwinsville and Syracuse.
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JPEG and GIF image formats and Listserv basics
JPEG is a common image format used on the web alongside GIFs. Higher resolution JPEGs can be viewed on art and photo sites. Listserv is an electronic mailing list for broad discussion groups with periodic topic emails. Source content mixture provided.
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