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U.K. Zoo's Pandas Meet For Date, But Will They Mate?
Offbeat  (tags: panda, giant panda, U.K., zoo, mate, fertility, couple, privacy, date, conservation, endangered )

Naoko
- 411 days ago - mainichi.jp
Zoo officials have created a private love nest for Britain's only pair of giant pandas in hope the fertility-challenged animals will mate - and Wednesday may be their last chance for quite a while.
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Car Monitors: Are You Willing to Give Up Privacy for Lower Premiums?
Offbeat  (tags: car, car monitors, privacy )

Aaron
- 637 days ago - drivesteady.com
Drivers are always looking for ways to cut the cost of car insurance. What many people don't realize is that insurance companies are constantly looking at new and innovative ways to keep their costs down, as well.
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Underwear Invention Protects Privacy at Airport
Offbeat  (tags: underwear, airport screener, privacy )

Naoko
- 909 days ago - mdn.mainichi.jp
It's a special kind of underwear - with a strategically placed fig leaf design - and the designer says it'll get you through the airport screeners with your dignity intact.
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Facebook Founder Complains That Someone Is Invading His Privacy
Offbeat  (tags: Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, irony, privacy, ethics )

Roseann
- 991 days ago - news.yahoo.com
The Facebook founder says a legal foe is "seeking to uncover unnecessary details about his private life."
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The 411 on Facebook Places and Privacy
Offbeat  (tags: Facebook, privacy )

Tarequl
- 1005 days ago - news.yahoo.com
Facebook just rolled out its take on Foursquare's "check-in" feature, which lets you tell your friends -- or the world, if you like -- that you've just ambled into a specific venue. The twist?
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Facebook Teases 'Places' Feature, Stirs Up More Privacy Concerns
Offbeat  (tags: facebook, internet, privacy )

KC
- 1149 days ago - switched.com
Make sure you really know what is about to happen to your privacy on Facebook.
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More States May Ban Public Release of 911 Calls
Offbeat  (tags: off-beat, respect, privacy, 911 calls, ban, public )

Lady
- 1183 days ago - denverpost.com
Because of situations like Casey's, lawmakers in Alabama, Ohio and Wisconsin are deciding whether to bar the public release of 911 calls.Missouri, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wyoming already keep such recordings private. But generally, most states
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Prisoners on Run Cannot Be Named 'Due to Privacy Rights'
Offbeat  (tags: off-beat, prisoners on the run, privacy )

Beatrice
- 1207 days ago - telegraph.co.uk
Civil servants have refused to name inmates who have fled prison even though individual police forces will often identify them if they pose a risk to the public. They say releasing their names would breach obligations under the Data Protection Act.
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DFCS Probe: Violations Rampant
Offbeat  (tags: unusual, interesting, bizarre, grouphost:CHANGE_REFORM*, DCFS, CPS, Child, Children, Mother, Father, Family, Parents, Allegation, Court, Petition, Warrant, Police, Procedure, Safety, Privacy, Harassment, Intimidation, Toxic, False, Falsely, Accused )

Geri
- 1514 days ago - theclaytontribune.com
Stories of overzealous Department of Family and Children Services employees prowling for referrals and using people's children as tools of extortion were true, according to the Georgia Department of Human Resources investigative report
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100 Essential Legal and Privacy Guides for Bloggers
Offbeat  (tags: Legal, Privacy, Law, Guides, Blogging, Internet, Web )

Jollygirl
- 1540 days ago - criminaljusticeusa.com
The legal issues, privacy violations, safety concerns and other problems require lots of thought and often, action. In these guides, you'll learn all about the legal and privacy issues that concern bloggers.
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Who Knows What About You? 25 Free Tools to Find Out
Offbeat  (tags: Privacy, Identity Theft, Internet, Security )

Jollygirl
- 1557 days ago - criminaljusticeusa.com
Whether it's public records or your home telephone number, there are lots of tools that you have at your disposal to find this information. Check out these 25 great tools.
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25 Most Shocking Crimes in Social Media History
Offbeat  (tags: Social Media, Crime, Privacy, Copyright, Internet )

Jollygirl
- 1570 days ago - mastersincriminaljustice.com
There is a dangerous and corrupt side to social media creators and users; however, and the ability to create fake profiles and violate privacy and copyright rules is still more than possible.
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50 Ways to Protect Your Anonymity Online and Off
Offbeat  (tags: Law, Privacy, Security, Internet, Online )

Jollygirl
- 1599 days ago - criminaljusticeusa.com
In today's information age, it's incredibly difficult to keep your personal data private. However, there are a number of ways that you can work to increase anonymity. Read on to discover 50 methods you can use to be as anonymous as possible.
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The Ultimate Guide to Internet Privacy Law: 100 Must-Read Resources
Offbeat  (tags: Privacy, Security, Online, Internet, Safety )

Jollygirl
- 1716 days ago - cheapest-service.com
Every time you get online, your privacy comes under attack. Read on to find advice, organizations, and other resources that can help you keep your privacy safe online.
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Six Ways Your Indentity Can Be Stolen (ONLY SIX?????)
Offbeat  (tags: privacy, identity theft, safety, technology, crime )


- 1837 days ago - channels.isp.netscape.com
What is the key cause of identity theft and fraud? Personal irresponsibility. That's the word from Accenture's global security practice.
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