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Technology Bill Of Rights Introduced For Blind U.S. Citizens
U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky Introduces Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
National Federation of the Blind Applauds Measure to Ensure Blind People Equal Access to Technology

Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today introduced the Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind (H.R. 4533), which will mandate that all consumer electronics, home appliances, kiosks, and electronic office technology provide user interfaces that are accessible to the blind.
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Malware Research Group Spins Off From Harvard
SAN FRANCISCO – A research organization that tries to warn computer users about programs that do sneaky things on their computers has spun off from Harvard University. StopBadware says it will operate as a standalone nonprofit with funding from Google Inc., eBay Inc.’s PayPal and Mozilla, which makes the Firefox Web browser. It was initially set up as part of Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society.

StopBadware issues what it calls “badware alerts” about corporations whose applications do what the organization deems unwanted and harmful things to users’ computers. For instance, it once put AOL on its badware list because downloads of the AOL program automatically came with other software the group said consumers don’t necessarily need or want. The organization also targets purveyors of spyware and other forms of malicious software.

The idea is to warn users before they access a site with such a program. The Firefox browser, for instance, has used the StopBadware list to power some of its built-in security tools. The list also is meant to pressure companies to change their tactics.

The group, based in Cambridge, Mass., said it decided to break off from Harvard because it had grown beyond its roots as a research project. “There is still much to do,” executive director Maxim Weinstein said. “Badware remains a growing problem, but in the past few years, there’s also been a growing sense that this is a problem we — the Internet community — can and should work together to address.”

Note From Accessible Devices:
This is a tool that you definitely want in your Spyware arsenal. Unfortunately not every feature of the site is easily accessible. When using some features you may need to seek sighted assistance.

Visit The Stop Badware Website

Microsoft Patches Internet Explorer Hole
BBC NEWS Microsoft patches Explorer hole

Microsoft has released a fix for a hole in Internet Explorer that was the weak link in a “sophisticated and targeted” cyber attack on Google. Microsoft recommends that customers install the update as soon as possible or update to the latest version of the web browser for “improved security”.
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Blind Man Sets World Speed Record
Blind man sets a World Speed Record at over 200 MPH in a Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series
Posted on 10.7.2009 14:10 by Terence Keon
Ford recently touched a soft spot in us when they gave a blind man the opportunity to drive a 2010 Ford Mustang after 20 years of visual impairment. Now while that was a heartwarming story of an American automaker making dreams come true, this record setting top speed run is an inspiring tale for disabled people around the world. Mostly because of a blind man in a Black Series at over 200 MPH.
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Mobile Speak 4
Mobile Speak 4, Now Available!
Cross Platform, Touch, Multi Voice and Ready for the Next Generation
Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain, January 27, 2010
Today, Code Factory introduced Mobile Speak 4, a revolutionary screen reader for anyone who wishes to enhance his/her use of a mobile phone. Read the rest of this entry »

Scholarships

Local Scholarships:

Junior League of Orange County, California, Inc., (JLOCC)
Deadline: January 30th 2010
Award: $1000.00 to $5000.00
Eligibility:
” Currently a graduating high school senior or a post-secondary student
” High school or post-secondary grade point average of 2.5 or above
” Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
” Pending acceptance to a post-secondary institution (required for receipt of scholarship)
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2009-2010 Kellogg Admitted/Returning International Student (Financial Aid Award Notice Instructions)

We have received and reviewed your financial aid application materials for the 2009-2010 academic year. Please follow the (3) steps below to review and respond to the offered Financial Aid. Note: In conjunction with the Financial Aid Award Notice Instructions please download the “Financial Aid Handbook”:

http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/fin_aid/handbook.htm

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CONTINUING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL, 2009-2010

FLETCHER SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year The Fletcher School allocates funds for student scholarships. The funds are divided equally for first- and second-year students and are awarded on the basis of merit and need. To be considered for a Fletcher scholarship, all students who will take classes at Fletcher next year should complete the Continuing Student Scholarship Application. Submit the completed form to Fletcher’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (Goddard 213) by April 17, 2009. You must submit this form even if you received a Fletcher scholarship for your first year of study. (Note that PhD students charged only the enrollment fee should use the simplified Continuing PhD Student Scholarship Application.)
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2010 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RULES AND REGULATIONS

THE MISS _____ ORGANIZATION WILL AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: (PLEASE NOTE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES A 501 C-3 FOUNDATION AFFILIATION MAY NOT ALLOW PAYMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO BE UTILIZED FOR STUDUENT LOANS OR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT.)
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Exclusive Network Flaw Causes Scary Web Error
SAN FRANCISCO – A Georgia mother and her two daughters logged onto Facebook from mo bile phones last weekend and wound up in a startling place: strangers’ accounts with full access to troves of private information.
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