Another college try...

UK colleges open doors online. Students from around the world will be able to take advantage of a UK university education online. [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition]

Traditional American universities have not had a successful launch of an e-university.  This model may have a better chance at success since it uses a unique public-private partnership to create and manage the intellectual property and services required by the going online concern.

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It Takes Two...

Pentagon Forms 2 Panels to Allay Fears on Spying. The Defense Department established two new advisory committees to curb fears about domestic spying by its Total Information Awareness program. By Adam Clymer. [New York Times: Politics]

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Son of Patriot

Ashcroft continues to "clarify" some matters regarding the original Patriot legislation according to a "draft" sent to leadership.

Justice Dept. Draft on Wider Powers Draws Quick Criticism. A storm of criticism erupted over a Justice Department draft of legislation to increase the law enforcement powers it won in 2001 in the U.S.A. Patriot Act. By Adam Clymer. [New York Times: Politics]

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