This may not be travel but we all live on the net so it's relevant to the any audience. Before downloading the new Google Chrome web browser, be sure to read all the fine print in the terms of service. Especially:
"By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any content which you submit, post or display on or through, the services. This license is for the sole purpose of enabling Google to display, distribute and promote the services and may be revoked for certain services as defined in the additional terms of those services."
Yowser.
Edit: Ok, so we all knew THAT couldn't last. As of 2 p.m. PT, it looks as if the terms now simply read: "Section 11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services."
I should think so! They snarf enough information from us without taking our own property from us.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
US Elevates National Threat Level
The threat level has been elevated to High or Orange for all domestic and international flights.
"There is no credible, specific intelligence suggesting an imminent threat to the homeland at this time Still, we are closely assessing potential threats and response planning leading into and following the electoral process in 2008 to 2009. Heightened coordination and planning among intelligence community and law enforcement partners is being undertaken solely out of an abundance of caution, and focuses on preventive and preparedness measures for the transition period between administrations. [this could mean from now until at least January 20, 2009] All Americans should continue to be vigilant, take notice of their surroundings and report suspicious items or activities to local authorities immediately." For more information go to www.dhs.gov
On Sunday the Australian government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade warned Australians of the "high risk" or terror attacks on flights within, in and out of the US.
The threat level has been elevated to High or Orange for all domestic and international flights.
"There is no credible, specific intelligence suggesting an imminent threat to the homeland at this time Still, we are closely assessing potential threats and response planning leading into and following the electoral process in 2008 to 2009. Heightened coordination and planning among intelligence community and law enforcement partners is being undertaken solely out of an abundance of caution, and focuses on preventive and preparedness measures for the transition period between administrations. [this could mean from now until at least January 20, 2009] All Americans should continue to be vigilant, take notice of their surroundings and report suspicious items or activities to local authorities immediately." For more information go to www.dhs.gov
On Sunday the Australian government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade warned Australians of the "high risk" or terror attacks on flights within, in and out of the US.
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