Brown University’s third annual survey of state and federal “e-governments” is out, and this year Tennessee pulls out the win.
My rant for the day…
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Blogs and Blogging
Perhaps the longest-standing piece of weblog etiquette is crediting links found via another weblog….when you are new, it is a respectful way to announce your presence to the weblog community. Once you have gained an audience, it is a service to your readers, who will be pleased by a pointer to another site that discusses…
Better late than never
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Mighell Marker
This week’s issue of the Internet Legal Research Weekly is available for your consideration.
A new Dogpile (it’s not what you think)
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Search Engines
Is Outlook your e-mail program? Use Slipstick
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Email
Slipstick Systems Exchange and Outlook Solutions Center is a cool resource for learning about how to make better use of Outlook. There are tips and useful information here for any Outlook user, whether a newbie or expert.
Court records on witches now available
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Useful Web Sites
The University of Virginia has put together a great archive of records relating to the Salem Witch Trials, including court records, maps, record books, and more. Fresh Air, one of my favorite NPR programs, recently reviewed In the Devil’s Snare, a book on the Salem Witch Trials. One of the interesting theories…
Google to charge? Say it ain’t so!
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Search Engines
Google is considering charging for some of its services, including the fabulous newly re-launched Google News.
Nigerian e-mail scammers busted!
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Posted in Security
I can’t believe they finally caught somebody. Five Nigerians, a British man, a Spanish woman, and a minor have been arrested for scamming over $36 million in a Nigerian e-mail con.
And if you’re REALLY a geek…
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Security
The FBI has posted the 20 most serious security vulnerabilities affecting both Windows and Unix systems, according to a CNET article.
Time to update Windows again
By Tom Mighell on
If you have Windows, please run Windows Update. Microsoft has identified four new bugs in its operating systems (looks like everything but Windows 95). My, but Windows has a lot of holes. I think, though, that Microsoft (as a rule) is good about getting the patches out quickly.