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Different Engines, Different Results – Web Searchers Not Always Finding What They’re Looking For Online (30 pages, PDF), a research study by DogPile.com in collaboration with researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania State University [Press release]. Executive Summary (1 page, PDF)
“With over 50 M audio files available, Yahoo! Audio Search is the most comprehensive audio search product on the Web. Now you can find, learn about and listen to a diverse selection of audio spanning popular and hard to find music, interviews, speeches, newscasts, podcasts, and even sound effects.” [FAQ] From the Yahoo! Search Blog, …
As a follow-up to my April 24, 2004 posting, Release of Photos Sparks Debate on FOI and Privacy, today this news from the National Security Archive concerning the release of unredacted images: “The Pentagon has released more images of the honor guard ceremonies for American war casualties, and agreed to process “as expeditiously as possible” …
Judge John G. Roberts’ responses to the Senate Judiciary Committee questionnaire comprise 83 pages, and are available in PDF (thanks Mike). The committee has yet to set a date for hearings on his confirmation, which are anticipated for September. Related reference: National Archives News – John G. Roberts: Department of Justice Record Group 60 has …
State of the Blogosphere, August 2005, Part 1: Blog Growth, Posted by Dave Sifry on August 02, 2005. “As of the end of July 2005, Technorati was tracking over 14.2 Million weblogs, and over 1.3 billion links.”
Recess Appointments, A Legal Overview, July 26, 2005 (20 pages, PDF), focuses on the “historical application and interpretation” of the Recess Appointments Clause of the Constitution. Related references: Rappaport, Michael B., The Original Meaning of the Recess Appointments Clause, (October 6, 2004). CRS Report: Recess Appointments, Frequently Asked Questions, March 15, 2005.
As a follow-up to my July 11, 2005 posting, Wiretapping In-Flight Passenger Internet and Wireless Communications, see comments (17 pages, PDF) filed today with the FCC by CDT and EPIC stipulating their position that “the proposal raises constitutional concerns and could impose burdensome design mandates on emerging technology.”
Press release: “The National Security Archive, along with other secrecy experts, today filed a ‘friend of the court’ brief ( 42 pages, PDF) in a lawsuit challenging the FBI’s authority to issue national security letters (NSLs) without any judicial oversight and under a blanket gag order that prohibits the recipient from speaking with anyone about …
Via this excellent Resource Page on Copyright and Licensing Digital Materials by Therese A. Clarke Arado, a link to Lolly Gasaway’s PowerPoint presentation, Copyright Permissions for Multimedia, from the AALL 2005 annual conference.
As a follow-up to my May 16, 2005 posting, New York Times Announces New Online Fee-Based Service, this news yesterday that the Times will merge its print and online operations.
The Press Gazette reports on the expanding global consumer embrace of digital edition formats available for major newspapers and market/industry papers by subscription, including the Financial Times, the Washington Post and Investor’s Business Daily.
Kathy Biehl’s new After Hours column on the 2005 Summer Fancy Food Show includes recommendations on several dozen outstanding new products, from condiments to snacks, beverages and sweets, that provide succor, much needed diversion and no doubt some smiles (plus the added bonus of supporting entrepreneurs who are producing unique, artisanal foods).
