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PHILADELPHIA: In a major decision reaffirming guarantees of free speech, three federal judges blocked enforcement of the Communications Decency Act Wednesday, ruling that the Internet is protected by the First Amendment. Passed as part of the 1995 omnibus telecommunications overhaul bill, the act would make displaying "indecent" and "patently offensive" words or images on the Internet punishable by a $250,000 fine and two years in jail. For the Philadelphia judges, the key stumbling block was the question of whether the Internet could be regulated like a broadcast medium regarding indecency. Free speech, even indecent speech, is guaranteed...
PHILADELPHIA: In a major decision reaffirming guarantees of free speech, three federal judges blocked enforcement of the Communications Decency Act Wednesday, ruling that the Internet is protected by the First Amendment. Passed as part of the 1995 omnibus telecommunications overhaul bill, the act would make displaying "indecent" and "patently offensive" words or images on the Internet punishable by a $250,000 fine and two years in jail. For the Philadelphia judges, the key stumbling block was the question of whether the Internet could be regulated like a broadcast medium regarding indecency. Free speech, even indecent speech, is guaranteed...
...Vchip, to block children from seeing objectionable TV programs...
ACTIVATED-CARBON FILTRATION. These systems are the most popular and the most effective in reducing so-called aesthetic contaminants like chlorine and sediment. Filters made of carbon in solid block form, as opposed to granules, are also highly effective in reducing lead. Systems range from inexpensive pour-through carafes to filters that are mounted on faucets, on countertops or under the sink. Cost...
Though the team's run at the NCAA's was ended by a 23-12 loss to Virginia in the second round of the tournament, the experience was a building block for the future...