Thursday, February 06, 2003

Former CIO Windley warns of wireless internet security problems Phil Windley warns about the security dangers of wireless internet access in a recent article in the Provo Herald. According to the article he is now running a computer systems consulting firm.  The article has generated so much comment on the Herald website, much of it hostile. [Wireless LAN Security FAQ]comments or questions [] 12:50:10 PM

City Websites: Murray Murray City offers a well-organized new website with lots of useful information. It includes links to city code, council agendas and minutes, easy to find contact information for city employees, and a collection of useful GIS maps of the city.comments or questions [] 9:12:28 AM

DEQ Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste gets New Url http://hazardouswaste.utah.gov/comments or questions [] 9:06:28 AM

Hatch battles for court nominee Sen. Hatch joins Senate Republicans in near unanimous support of  Miguel Estrada to Federal Appeals Court Bench. A battle is shaping up with Democrats, who threaten filibuster.  Estrada is seen as a Hispanic role model by Republicans and too conservative by Democrats. [New York Times] - registration required comments or questions [] 8:56:43 AM

Hatch on board for less restrictive cloning bill Sen. Hatch has added his name to the list of sponsors of an alternative cloning bill in Congress.  The less restrictive bill would allow the use of cloned human embryos, but would prohibit the cloning of humans. Hatch, a Republican, is the only member of Congress who opposes abortion rights but publicly supports the use of human embryos - including cloned embryos - for research.  (Knight-Ridder / Tribune Business News Feb 5). [Reuters] [Oakland Tribune]comments or questions [] 8:45:18 AM