A privacy watchdog has filed a lawsuit contending the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has failed to provide requested technical information about a biometric identification database expected to be the largest in the world. …read more
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EPIC presses FBI in lawsuit for details on biometric database
A privacy watchdog has filed a lawsuit contending the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has failed to provide requested technical information about a biometric identification database expected to be the largest in the world.
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), a nonprofit organization based in Washington, alleges the FBI failed to disclose documents after it filed two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests in September 2012.
EPIC sought information on the FBI‘s “Next Generation Identification” program, which will amass biometric information on mostly U.S. citizens from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, including palm prints and iris scans. New York City‘s police department began collecting iris scans in 2010 of people who were arrested.
According to the FBI, a multi-million dollar contract was awarded to Lockheed Martin Transportation and Security Solutions to develop the system. When completed, it is expected to be the largest biometric database in the world, according to EPIC‘s lawsuit.
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Rite Aid Launches EPIC Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
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Rite Aid Launches EPIC Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Rite Aid Stores Now Selling $1 Miracle Balloons to Support Children’s Health and Wellness
CAMP HILL, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– An EPIC effort to raise funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is now underway at Rite Aid stores nationwide, as the company kicks off its 19th annual fundraising campaign for the organization. New this year, Rite Aid‘s fundraising efforts will reflect the “Make an EPIC difference for Kids” theme, the result of a promotional tie-in with EPIC, the upcoming animated children’s movie from 20th Century FOX Films, in theaters nationwide May 24. From now through May 11, all Rite Aid stores will be selling EPIC-themed Miracle Balloons to raise money for their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
Customers are invited to help Rite Aid make an EPIC difference in the lives of sick and injured children being treated at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in the communities where Rite Aid does business by purchasing a $1 Miracle Balloon. In appreciation, customers who purchase a Miracle Balloon will receive $5 in coupon offers good for a variety of products sold at Rite Aid.
The Rite Aid campaign will also be promoted via the company’s Facebook page. At www.facebook.com/riteaid.com, visitors can learn more about Rite Aid‘s support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, meet Miracle Children helped by the company’s fundraising and even make a donation to their local children’s hospital. Beginning April 14, visitors can enter for their chance to win a private screening of EPIC in their hometown, for up to 100 people. Visit www.facebook.com/riteaid to learn more and official rules.
“During our 2012 fundraising campaign, we raised a record-breaking $5.9 million, helping to make millions of miracles happen at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals,” said Ken Martindale, Rite Aid chief operating officer and president of The Rite Aid Foundation. “Through this promotion with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and 20th Century FOX Films, our generous customers and the efforts of our associates, our goal is to raise even more this year, truly making an EPIC difference in the lives of sick and injured children in our communities.”
In addition to its annual Miracle Balloon campaign each spring, Rite Aid associates raise additional funds through community fundraisers including now-annual events like a motorcycle ride across Connecticut organized by the company’s Dayville, Conn. distribution center and an antique car show hosted by a Rite Aid in Hampton, Va., …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance
The Magic of the 2013 Goal Poster…You'll Have to Read It To Believe It!
By Amy Rees Anderson, Contributor2013 marks the beginning of Magic Goal Poster number three in my life. And given how amazing the goals I am including on Goal Poster number three are, 2013 is guaranteed to be an EPIC year! I realize that many of you reading this are thinking, “What the heck is […]
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