July 2001 - cypherpunks-legacy

Thought-A-Day
by Fountain Of Inspiration 06 Jul '01

06 Jul '01

I am grateful for all my problems.As each of them was overcome I became stronger and more able to meet those yet to come.I grew on difficulties. --J.C.Penney ***************************************************************************** Your name has been recommended to receive thoughts of wisdom from Fountain of Joy. These thoughts will be delivered, free of cost, to your desktop,everyday, for an initial evaluation period. We believe that the meaningful insights of these carefully selected thoughts will make your life peaceful,successful & happy in a way you had never imagined before. However, if you desire to unsubscribe, reply to this email with 'remove' in the subject line. Director, Fountain of Inspiration (Non-religious Organisation)

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chilling speech
by John Doe #2 06 Jul '01

06 Jul '01

http://www.calendarlive.com/top/1,1419,L-LATimes-TV-X!ArticleDetail-37671,0… contains an article "After FCC Indecency Cases, Stations Are Playing It Safe" which describes the chilling effect of fed fines for thoughtcrimes on fed-licensed private corporations. WASHINGTON--Sure, they're concerned about a pair of recent cases in which the Federal Communications Commission fined radio stations for playing allegedly indecent songs. But radio executives in Los Angeles believe they're taking enough precautions to avoid trouble. <snip>

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Independent News - Human cloning 'will never be safe'
by Jim Choate 06 Jul '01

06 Jul '01

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/science/story.jsp?story=82064 -- -- ____________________________________________________________________ Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent. Ludwig Wittgenstein The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage(a)ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- --------------------------------------------------------------------

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DigiGold sues software developer to keep currency servers online
by Declan McCullagh 06 Jul '01

06 Jul '01

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Feds' "safe harbor" site displayed private info about U.S. firms
by Declan McCullagh 06 Jul '01

06 Jul '01

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Spy vs Spy (US vs EU)
by Trei, Peter 06 Jul '01

06 Jul '01

[IRNA is the Islamic Republic News Agency (ie, Iranian). Adjust your predjudices appropriately.] The solution to European worries over Echelon is (wait for it!) more spies! This would be another step down the road towards a new bipolar world, with UKUSA vs the Continentals (the UK, for the moment, has an uncomfortable foot in both camps). Note that one of this article's base assumptions is that Echelon is primarily used for economic espionage. It would be interesting to find European takes on this issue. Peter Trei ----------------------------------------- http://www.irna.com/newshtm/eng/14193114.htm thr 073 EU-Spy /WRD/ MP announces plans for a European intelligence service Berlin, July 5, IRNA -- The European Union plans to create a European intelligence service, in an effort to counter the American economic espionage program 'Echelon', a deputy of the European Parliament was quoted saying Thursday in the German daily junge Welt. The German member of the European Parliament, Ilka Schroeder of the Green Party, referred to the latest report by the espionage committee, calling for the formation of a European intelligence service to protect European industries against US espionage. "It's hypocritical for the parliament to criticize the US Echelon surveillance techniques, while there are plans in work to promote a European secret service," Schroeder blasted the latest initiative. A recent report by a European parliamentary committee confirmed the existence of a controversial worldwide espionage network 'Echelon' which has caused between Dlrs 13 and 145 billion in financial damages to European companies. The study, presenting evidence that intelligence services from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain are part of 'Echelon', called on European firms to guard themselves from this ultra-modern form of economic espionage. The United States had in the past repeatedly denied the existence of 'Echelon' which is reportedly capable of eavesdropping on every single telephone call, radio transmission, fax or e-mail message around the world. US officials had refused to meet with a visiting European parliamentary delegation a few weeks ago, wanting information on 'Echelon'. A member of the EU parliamentary committee, Gerhard Schmid said the evidence, consisting of photos, statements by intelligence officials working on the project and the results of internet research-proved conclusively and without a doubt that this was in fact the case. "Companies outside Europe getting hold of this information might gain huge advantages," Schmid added. The study suggested advanced coding techniques for companies when transmitting confidential messages. Schmid also referred to the close cooperation between the intelligence services of the US and EU member Great Britain, saying it might have serious repercussions for the EU's common foreign and security policies if the issue was not discussed. The worldwide espionage installations of 'Echelon', were created in 1947 and initially used for military purposes. OT/MHJ/JH END ::irna 19:31

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The Register - Phoenix BIOS phone-home questions addressed
by Jim Choate 06 Jul '01

06 Jul '01

http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/54/20226.html -- -- ____________________________________________________________________ Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent. Ludwig Wittgenstein The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage(a)ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Slashdot | Starship Troopers: Exoskeletons and Translators
by Jim Choate 06 Jul '01

06 Jul '01

http://slashdot.org/articles/01/07/06/010217.shtml -- -- ____________________________________________________________________ Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent. Ludwig Wittgenstein The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage(a)ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Slashdot | Bringing Quantum Chips To The Assembly Line
by Jim Choate 06 Jul '01

06 Jul '01

http://slashdot.org/articles/01/07/06/122246.shtml -- -- ____________________________________________________________________ Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent. Ludwig Wittgenstein The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage(a)ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Feds give $30 million to states to create special "drug courts"
by Declan McCullagh 06 Jul '01

06 Jul '01

Next up: "software piracy courts" COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE RECEIVE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FUNDS FOR DRUG COURTS · Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 10:00:09 -0400 · Subject: COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE RECEIVE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FUNDS FOR DRUG COURTS · From: "Biber, Kathryn" DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-AG FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2001 (202) 616-2777 WWW.USDOJ.GOV COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE RECEIVE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FUNDS FOR DRUG COURTS WASHINGTON, DC - Attorney General John Ashcroft announced today, $30.9 million to plan, establish, or improve drug courts for nonviolent offenders with drug problems. Eighty-nine jurisdictions in 38 states and territories will receive grants. (See attachment) The announcement comes at the request of President Bush, who pledged in May to increase funding to fight drug addiction through several programs, including drug courts. "Drug courts help communities by managing offenders' behavior and breaking the cycle of drug addiction and crime," said Attorney General Ashcroft. "Drug court judges are actively involved in holding substance-abusing offenders accountable while helping to rehabilitate them and reduce recidivism." Fifty-five jurisdictions will receive grants ranging from $166,000 up to $500,000 to implement new drug courts. Twenty courts will receive grants ranging from $31,222 up to $300,000 to enhance their existing programs or to support statewide drug court activity. Another 14 tribal jurisdictions will receive up to $30,000 to plan drug courts. Since 1995, the Justice Department's Drug Courts Program Office (DCPO) has made approximately 650 grants totaling more than $125 million. Nearly 700 drug courts are operating in the United States and more than 430 are being planned. All 50 states have drug courts in operation or in the planning stages. Thirty-two states have passed legislation supporting drug courts and six more are introducing legislation. The drug court concept has also expanded to juvenile and family drug courts, DUI/DWI and tribal courts. According to the Drug Court Clearinghouse at American University, more than 73,000 adults and 1,500 teens have graduated from drug court programs. Recidivism rates continue to drop for graduates, with rates reported by drug courts ranging from 2 to 20 percent. Also, in Portland, Oregon, it was found that for every $1 spent on a drug court, $2.50 is saved in standard criminal justice system costs, and when estimating broader cost savings, such as victimization and theft costs, $10 is saved. In addition to awarding grant funding, DCPO provides training on planning adult, juvenile or family drug courts. In FY 2001, DCPO expanded its training programs by nearly 300 percent to train more than 200 communities. From 1995 through 2000, 446 communities received planning support and have completed the training programs. Of these communities, 76 percent have implemented a drug court. DCPO expects to provide training to about 150 communities in FY 2002. Drug court participants must take frequent drug tests and meet regularly with their judges. Drug court judges monitor offenders' treatment regimens and impose graduated sanctions, including incarceration, on those who do not comply. Participants are expected to stay in treatment and may be ordered to participate in educational, vocational or community service activities. Offenders who graduate from drug court programs may have their charges dismissed or sentences reduced. About $50 million is available for drug courts in FY 2001. The President has requested $50 million for drug courts in FY 2002. More than 240 jurisdictions applied for funding this year: 129 were for first-time courts and 99 for enhancements. A list of grantees, contacts and the award amounts is attached. In addition, summaries are available describing how each grantee receiving an implementation or enhancement grant will use the funds. Additional information about the drug court program is available on the Drug Court Program Office's Website at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/dcpo or by calling the Drug Court Clearinghouse on 202/885-2875. The Clearinghouse's Website is www.american.edu/justice. ### 01-307

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