Frequent Errors In FBI’s Secret Records Requests

Frequent Errors In FBI’s Secret Records RequestsAudit Finds Possible Rule Violations By John Solomon and Barton GellmanWashington Post Staff WritersFriday, March 9, 2007; A01 A Justice Department investigation has found pervasive errors in the FBI’s use of its power to secretly demand telephone, e-mail and financial records in national security cases, officials with access to […]

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Judge Quits, Reportedly Over U.S. Spy Program

December 21, 2005 Judge Quits, Reportedly Over U.S. Spy Program By BRIAN KNOWLTON, International Herald Tribune WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 – A federal judge has resigned from the court that oversees government surveillance in intelligence cases, reportedly over concerns about the secret program authorized by President Bush that bypasses the court and allows spying on people […]

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MnDOT feared cracking in bridge but opted against making repairs

MnDOT feared cracking in bridge but opted against making repairs By Laurie Blake, Paul Mcenroe, Pat Doyle and Tony Kennedy, Star Tribune Last update: August 03, 2007 – 1:32 PM Structural deficiencies in the Interstate 35W bridge that collapsed Wednesday were so serious that the Minnesota Department of Transportation last winter considered bolting steel plates […]

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Only In New York

Only In New York Buying a ridiculous number of lotto tickets actually does give you a chance at winning August 3rd, 2007 • You know that crazy lady that stands outside of bodegas, chain smoking and playing scratch offs? Well, she just won a million dollars. [NYDN] • Does anyone who orders large fries from […]

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10 things you can do when Windows XP won’t boot

IT web site TechRepublic suggests 10 things you can do to coax Windows XP into booting when it won’t start up properly. The post covers everything from using your Windows startup disk and system restore to fixing a corrupt boot.ini or master boot record. This all might sound a bit difficult, since most people have […]

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