Today, the Library of Congress debuts the Wise Guide, to introduce new users to the many fascinating, educational and useful resources available at the Library.
Will Google News replace live news editors?
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Posted in Legal Research Sites
This Time Magazine editor reviews the Google News service, hoping and praying his job is not in jeopardy (via The Virtual Chase).
Research site of the day
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If you’re looking for a translation tool, give ForeignWord a try. It features 275 dictionaries on the Internet, and the ability to translate from 69 source languages into 73 target languages — if your math skills are a little rusty, that’s over 400 language combinations. The source languages range from Afrikaans to Yiddish. I tried…
Giving “Throne” a whole new meaning
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Posted in Fun Stuff
If you find that your trips to the restroom aren’t exciting enough, Japanese toilet engineers may have the $3,000 toilet for you. Many of the models mentioned play relaxing sounds, test sugar levels, and heat or cool your bathroom experience.
Aviation Accidents back to 1962
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Posted in Legal Research Sites
The National Transportation Safety Board announced yesterday that its Aviation Accident Database has been expanded to cover synopses of accidents dating back to 1962 (spotted at LLRX.com).
Become an informed airplane seat chooser
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Posted in Useful Web Sites
Seat Guru displays seating charts for American, Continental, Delta, US Air, and United, giving you advice on which seats are best and which to avoid.
Spam and Legit E-mail: Can you tell the difference anymore?
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This article from CNET discusses how legitimate Internet advertisers are suffering a backlash from Internet users, who apply the term “spam” to any unwanted e-mail intrusion.
Check out Copernic Agent
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Posted in Search Engines
Copernic, a longtime maker of stand-alone Web search software, launched its Copernic Agent yesterday, offering features that will make your searches faster, more powerful, and much easier (or so they claim). Copernic Agent Basic is available as a free download.
The Great Pumpkin is Coming
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Posted in Fun Stuff
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you don’t know the best pumpkin patch in your area, Local Harvest does (Via ResearchBuzz).
Spam killer has the opposite effect
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Anti-spam program SpamNet, which I previewed in Issue #82 of the Internet Legal Research Weekly, has been having some problems the past week, causing waves of spam to be sent to its customers.