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In many circumstances, consumers also do not have the legal right to control the collection or sharing with third parties of sensitive personal information (such as their shopping habits and health interests) for marketing purposes. As a result, although some industry participants have stated that current privacy laws are adequate – particularly in light of self-regulatory measures under way – GAO found that gaps exist in the current statutory framework for privacy. more »

We admit we couldn't wait any longer for the PBS presentation in early December to introduce Season 4 of Downton Abbey. The actual season debuts with eight new episodes January 5, 2014 on Masterpiece. Six new characters join the cast, a seducer returns, a lady's maid makes off and a new Lord, Gillingham by name, appears ... perhaps to pay suit to Lady Mary? more »

Jean Schnelle participated in all aspects of farming life — sorting cattle, driving tractors, and weeding — while also raising seven children. The 3,000 acre Schnelle farm has been owned by the family for five generations. Now almost 70 years old in 2005 and a grandmother of fifteen, Jean still helps out with farm work. more »

Jill Norgren writes: Here is an opportunity for grandparents and special friends looking for children’s and young adult books to hear straight from the mouths of young readers. This year I asked about gift suggestions from my granddaughters, 17, 13, and 10, as well as young friends 4 to 15 who live in Wisconsin, Missouri, Ohio, and New York City. I asked each of them, "which books did you most enjoy reading this past year that you think others your age would also enjoy?" Some of their favorites are new, but many are classics. more »