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Finland: Broadband Is a Legal Right - BusinessWeek - 0 views

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shared by Scott Thomas on 18 Apr 10 - Cached

Scott Thomas on 18 Apr 10

Finland passes law that says that Finland is a LEGAL RIGHT and NOT a privilege. Grants 1 MB/sec to each and every citizen. Article states "Most of us can no longer perform our work duties, do homework or communicate with friends without having access to the Internet" and "People need broadband connections to live normal lives, as Finland is the first nation to acknowledge".

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Finland passes law that says that Finland is a LEGAL RIGHT and NOT a privilege. Grants 1 MB/sec to each and every citizen. Article states "Most of us can no longer perform our work duties, do homework or communicate with friends without having access to the Internet" and "People need broadband connections to live normal lives, as Finland is the first nation to acknowledge".</div>

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Study: U.S. Fifteenth In Broadband Quality - 0 views

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shared by Erin Egolf on 05 Feb 11 - No Cached

Erin Egolf on 05 Feb 11

This article shows just how far behind the United States is in boradband quality compared to countries such as Japan and South Korea.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article shows just how far behind the United States is in boradband quality compared to countries such as Japan and South Korea.</div>

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Making Broadband Access Available and Affordable for all in the US‎- Intervie... - 0 views

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Digital Inclusion Wired for Wireless braodband Internet access broadband

shared by erika webb on 02 Feb 11 - No Cached

The Wired for Wireless? Summary Report1 uses the term “Digital Inclusion” to denote the ability of everyone to have access to broadband and the related information technology.  Specifically it states:  “Digital Inclusion means that everyone — regardless of who they are or where they live — can participate in and take advantage of the economic, educational, health, and civic opportunities afforded by broadband and related information technology
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The federal government has taken the position that broadband Internet is the job of the private sector
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erika webb on 02 Feb 11

Article about disadvantages of not having braodband, andmaking it more accessible and affordable

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2010 Legislation Related to "Sexting" - 2 views

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Texting Privacy Internet cybersecurity Sexting Cell Phones technology

shared by Tyler McKay on 23 Mar 11 - Cached

Tyler McKay on 23 Mar 11

This article talks about the new Sexting laws that were in placed during the past year. It has laws from each state. Also, it includes what the punishment will be if the law is broken.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about the new Sexting laws that were in placed during the past year. It has laws from each state. Also, it includes what the punishment will be if the law is broken.</div>

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Digital Millennium Copyright Act - 1 views

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shared by Andrew Clinton on 22 Mar 11 - No Cached

Diane Dunn on 22 Mar 11

This site had information in regards to computer security

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Diane Dunn on 18 Apr 11

This article on Pew Internet has great information regarding broadband in the US

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article on Pew Internet has great information regarding broadband in the US</div>

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Andrew Clinton on 20 Apr 11

This is word for word what the act states

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is word for word what the act states</div>

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State Laws Related to Internet Privacy - 0 views

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laws

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Used in my second paper

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Aaron Finder on 09 Dec 09

Used in my second paper

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The State of the Internet Sales Tax - BusinessWeek - 0 views

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Internet sales tax

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E-sales taking a bite out of state and local sales taxes | Times Views on the News - al... - 0 views

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Internet sales tax

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IFPI Says 95% of Music Downloads Are Illegal - 0 views

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IFPI illegal downloads

shared by anonymous on 01 Dec 09 - Cached

Aaron Finder on 01 Dec 09

This article states that 95% of music downloads are illegal. This is kind of shocking with software like iTunes on the market.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article states that 95% of music downloads are illegal. This is kind of shocking with software like iTunes on the market.</div>

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Cheapest E-Books Upend the Charts - 0 views

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technology EBooks

shared by Lynn Banister on 21 Apr 11 - No Cached

Lynn Banister on 21 Apr 11

In our discusssion of print vs Internet, this article from April 21, 2011 Wall Street Journal brings up the fact that not just news is affected by this. Large publishing houses are being by-passed in favor of self-published titles. The article states that 15 of the top 50 digital best-sellers at Amazon are those priced at $5 or less.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In our discusssion of print vs Internet, this article from April 21, 2011 Wall Street Journal brings up the fact that not just news is affected by this. Large publishing houses are being by-passed in favor of self-published titles. The article states that 15 of the top 50 digital best-sellers at Amazon are those priced at $5 or less.</div>

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Quinn Signs "Sexting" Law - 1 views

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shared by Tiffany Downey on 06 May 11 - No Cached

Tiffany Downey on 06 May 11

This article from the Illinois Statehouse News talks about how Govener Pat Quinn signed the new "Sexting" law. It states that under this law minors under the age of 18 who have been caught "sexting" have to go before a judge and could face community service, supervision, and counseling.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article from the Illinois Statehouse News talks about how Govener Pat Quinn signed the new "Sexting" law. It states that under this law minors under the age of 18 who have been caught "sexting" have to go before a judge and could face community service, supervision, and counseling.</div>

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Amazon sales tax: The company's position on state sales tax is unfair and unethical. - ... - 0 views

www.slate.com/2299051

amazon sales tax

shared by Burks Oakley on 14 Jul 11 - No Cached

Burks Oakley on 14 Jul 11

Another good article about Internet sales taxes - arguments from both sides.

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