Kenote Systems announced that the company will provide regular reports on the performance of the communications networks that comprise the Internet backbone, as well as on major government and commercial sites, during the course of the war with Iraq. Keynote reports that for the week of March 10-14, the government websites that performed best were… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: March 2003
The Electronic Courtroom
From the Technology eReport, published by the ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section, a brief but interesting article on the growing implemention of innovative technology applications in the courtroom:Trends in the Electronic Courtroom. Continue Reading
Executive Order on National Security Info to be Rescinded
According to this article in today’s New York Times, the Bush Administration is well on its way to removing declassified government documents on national security from the public domain, as well as implementing a new policy to prevent such documents acquired in the future from reaching public view. A final order is expected in April… Continue Reading
Westlaw Launches New Database Directory
From the Westlaw® press release: “Using a new database directory that works much like the Internet’s most popular directories, users can quickly and easily find their way from one set of databases to another, pinpointing the information they need in seconds. ” Continue Reading
Book Reviews of Google Hacks
As I previously posted, Tara Calishain of Research Buzz fame authored a new book, Google Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools. Marylaine Block reviews it here. See also this review, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Google… Continue Reading
Maps on the Web
Microdoc News offers links and short reviews of the Top 5 Mapping Tools of the Internet, a timely resource given current events. Continue Reading
War Blogging
Reporters’ Log: At war in Iraq: “The BBC’s unrivalled team of correspondents is bringing you news from the Gulf and reaction from around the world. On this page BBC News Online logs their impressions and personal experiences as they watch events unfold.” Continue Reading
FTC Acts Against Website Mortgage Spam
The Federal Trade Commission issued a press release announcing their complaint (pdf) against 30 Minute Mortgage, Inc., which used this and other websites to spam and then scam consumers to obtain their financial data. The company is charged with violations of the FTC Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and the FTC’s… Continue Reading
Library Filters and Censorship
Censorship Reaches Ridiculous Extremes is a commentary on the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) by prolific writer Kari Lydersen. Continue Reading
RIAA Wants More Names From Verizon
InternetNews.com reports that the legal battle by the RIAA to obtain the name of a Verizon ISP customer alleged to have pirated music using a P2P application has escalated with the issuance of more subpoenas demanding the names of other persons accused of copyright infringement. See RIAA Wins Battle With Verizon Over Customer Data for… Continue Reading
FCC Hearing on Library E-Rate Program
The FCC will hold a public hearing May 8 on the topic of compliance and oversight for the fraud-ridden e-rate program for libraries. Continue Reading
The FBI, FISA and Surveillance
EPIC has obtained a copy of an Internal FBI Guidance on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (pdf), dated 1/23/03, that provides detailed information in response to the question, “What do I have to do to get a FISA?” i.e., the steps necessary to obtain authorization for electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes. See also my… Continue Reading
