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14 Lessons from Benjamin Franklin about getting what you want in life By Thea Easterby, Freelance Writer

JAM — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:18:57 +0000

Benjamin Franklin was a man of action. Over his lifetime, his curiosity and passion fueled a diverse range of interests. He was a writer (often using a pseudonym), publisher, diplomat, inventor and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. His inventions included the lightning rod, bifocals and the Franklin stove. Franklin was responsible …

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI REMARKS ON PRESERVING INTERNET FREEDOM AND OPENNESS.

JAM — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:35:22 +0000

Good morning. After months of hard work at the FCC, in other parts of government, in the private sector, and in the public interest community, and after receiving more than 100,000 comments from citizens across America, we have reached an important milestone in our effort to protect Internet freedom and openness. Yesterday, I circulated to …

Latinos in Information Science and Technology Association (LISTA) and Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE) Announce Partnership to Further Digital Empowerment Initiatives.

JAM — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:12:08 +0000

LISTA and ADE partnership will work to facilitate digital advocacy, digital literacy, job creation and economic development in regards to digital empowerment initiatives Today, Latinos in Information Science and Technology Association (LISTA), the nation’s leading organization of Latino technology professionals and the Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE), a nonprofit organization that provides broadband solutions …

The Privacy and Security Challenges of Electronic and Personal Health Records: Is Your Business Prepared?

JAM — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:36:36 +0000

EVERY ADVANCE IN healthcare information technology presents a new challenge to a patient’s privacy. The recent initiatives promoting electronic health records (EHRs) and personal health records (PHRs) are no exception. While the use of these records could potentially revolutionize the way physicians treat patients and both patients and physicians manage medical data, they will also …

Following the Release of the FCC’s National Broadband Plan Yesterday, Chairman Julius Genachowski Sat Down for an Interview on YouTube

JAM — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:26:25 +0000

Following the release of the FCC’s National Broadband Plan yesterday, Chairman Julius Genachowski sat down for an interview on YouTube National Broadband Plan Wrap-Up By Brad A sampling of online chatter following yesterday’s release of the National Broadband Plan. First up, the Huffington Post: Among the cornerstones of the plan is a ‘shoot for the …

Statement From President Obama on Meetings on Immigration Reform

JAM — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:34:11 +0000

Statement by the President on Today’s Meetings on Immigration Reform I have met with Senators Schumer and Graham and was pleased to learn of their progress in forging a proposal to fix our broken immigration system. I look forward to reviewing their promising framework, and every American should applaud their efforts to reach across party …

Civil Rights Organizations’ Hopes for Change at the FCC Remain Unmet

JAM — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:14:32 +0000

Civil Rights Organizations’ Hopes for Change at the FCC Remain Unmet Guest Blogger: Sylvia Aguilera Executive Director, Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP) A letter issued by 23 civil rights organizations should provide some answers to those who profess to being troubled and confused by the civil rights community’s unwillingness to fall into lock-step with …

The Census Is Coming!!! The Census Is Coming!!! The Census Is Coming!!!

JAM — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:15:23 +0000

"Ths 2010 Census is Easy, Safe and Important ...an accurate count of the U.S. population forms the basis for many important but often overlooked political, economic, and social decisions that are made that end up affecting our daily lives For More Information Please Visit www.2010.census.gov/2010census/why/index.php