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Comment Re:Unconstitutional? (Score 2, Informative) 630

My thoughts exactly. This violates the Fifth Amendment as I understand it. Around this time last year we got this ruling from a federal judge ruling that forcing someone to divulge encryption passphrases was a violation of the 5th. I believe that a valid argument could be made by just about anyone that divulging their e-mail passphrase might reveal illegal activity, and therefore is constitutionally forbidden. My two cents.

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MILAN -- Get ready for a department store peep show. IBM's only dedicated fashion division, based in Milan, has launched a prototype "multisensory cabin" for shoppers that's reminiscent of a coin-operated viewing machine equipped with a projector.


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Word Vulnerability Compromised US State Dept. 207

hf256 writes "Apparently hackers using an undisclosed (at the time) vulnerability compromised the State Departments network using a Word document sent as an email attachment. Investigators found multiple instances of infection, informed Microsoft, then had to sever internet connectivity to avoid leaking too much data!"

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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by thick, red, scaly plaques that itch and sometimes bleed, causing considerable discomfort and emotional stress for patients. In addition to the daily chore of dealing with the physical symptoms of this condition, new research suggests an association between psoriasis and two potentially serious medical conditions -- diabetes and atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries.

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