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Seattle fired up over new Web feature
When a 911 call is phoned in to the Seattle Fire Department, not only can it be heard over a scanner, but now it also can be seen on the World Wide Web.
People
Take two on taxing
States sampling a system designed to ease the Internet vs. traditional sales tax conundrum
People
Maine warms to new Web site
With winter approaching and heating oil prices higher than last year, Maine's Gov. Angus King hopes residents will warm up to a new Web site that promotes conservation.
People
Communities split millions to fight digital divide
Calling it an era of "digital inclusion," U.S. Commerce Secretary Norman Mineta recently awarded $14 million to projects that address the digitaldivide in underserved areas across the country.
People
Groups still fall through the Net
Internet access is rapidly increasing across ethnic, racial, economic, geographic and gender groups, but according to a recent Commerce Department study, the gap is widening between certain minority groups and the national average.
Digital Government
An ounce of prevention
For schools and law enforcement agencies seeking guidance on security technologies
People
More access, yet divide persists
In five years, 75 percent of U.S. households will be linked to the Internet, but a digital divide between lower- and upper-income classes will persist because of the cost of high-speed access and people's lack of Internet experience, according to a massive, recently released study.
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Communities split millions to fight divide
Nonprofit groups and local governments are getting $14 million from the Commerce Department for IT projects to fight the digital divide
People
Catch flu information at NYC site
The city's health department has a system that enables people to search for a nearby place to get a flu vaccination
People
Site peddles government surplus
Liquidation.com, a company that specializes in finding buyers for surplus items, is going after the government market
People
Texas prisons turn to digital fingerprints
State inks a deal for a new digital fingerprint system that will enable it to track and identify inmates
Digital Government
People can check out tech at libraries
New York libraries will use a grant to create technology centers and work with private firms to teach people computer skills
Digital Government
Middle schools trying online tool
Florida schools are testing a Internet-based system that will enable parents to log into their children's school happenings
Digital Government
N.J. makes distance-learning affordable
With the help of Verizon, the state's new program allows schools to tap online training without long-distance phone charges
Digital Government
Groups still falling through the Net
Commerce report finds more African-Americans and Hispanics are online, but the gap between those groups and the national average is growing
People
Maine warms to new Web site
The state's 'BundleMeUp' site offers tips on energy conservation and how to get help paying heating bills
People
Pennsylvania adds power to portal
The new state entryway boasts less text, more services, and a customization option is on the way
People
Site cracks down on stolen goods
New Florida Web page designed to help locate stolen property as well as wanted and missing persons
Digital Government
Texas drafts digital blueprint
A state report focuses on ways the government can help boost the technology the future workforce through education and economic development
Digital Government