PBS.org Online NewsHour published an article yesterday with details on the statements made in letters the RIAA sent to 204 individuals last week notifiying them of impending lawsuits as a result of illegal music downloads in excess of 1,000 songs.
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Daily Archives: October 21, 2003
3rd Circuit Upholds Internet Royalty Fees for Broadcasters
From the United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, Bonneville International Corporation et al v. MaryBeth Peters (United States Register of Copyrights), No. 01-3720, October 17, 2003: the court affirmed the Copyright Office ruling that broadcasters who stream music on the web must pay royalty fees to recording companies, composers and musicians. Industry reacts to… Continue Reading
Survey Names Top Ten Online Legislatures
The Center for Digital Government announced the results of the 2003 Digital Legislatures Survey. Participation for the survey was solicited from all fifty states, and the Nevada Legislature Online was chosen the “most digitally advanced legislature in the country.” The Minnesota State Legislature and South Dakota Legislature websites were named second best. The rest of… Continue Reading
Hearing on DOJ’s Investigation and Prosecution of Terrorists
“Protecting Our National Security from Terrorist Attacks: A Review of Criminal Terrorism Investigations and Prosecutions,” Senate Judiciary Committee Full Committee, October 21, 2003. Official Hearing Notice, Witness List, Member Statements, and Testimony. Continue Reading
New Advocacy Website Addresses Issue of Open Government
OpenTheGovernment.org, Americans for Less Secrecy, More Democracy, is a new website formed by “a coalition of organizations united in our belief that we must remain a free society in which an open government helps the public make informed choices, hold government accountable, and address our most pressing needs.” The site is still under construction. The… Continue Reading
Enterprise Blogging as a Communications Tool
Blogging for Business: “This article takes a look at the emerging role of blogs and how they could be used in business to improve communication internally and externally.” Continue Reading
EPA’s New Compliance Database
The EPA’s Enforcement & Compliance History Online (ECHO) database was released in final version this past August, with the current data updated through September. “Use ECHO to determine whether: Compliance inspections have been conducted by EPA or State/local governments; Violations were detected; Enforcement actions were taken and penalties were assessed in response to environmental law… Continue Reading
Google Adds Glossary and Stock Quote Links
From the Google Weblog, news that Google has incorporated a glossary feature: Use “define” along with a search term to retrieve a web definition – example: define habeas corpus. At the end of the definition, you will see the phrase “More definitions,” which will provide you with a list of definitions from a range of… Continue Reading
