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Search Engine Comparison

Posted on January 27, 2010
With so many search engine options floating around the web, it's tough to figure out which one is really the best. NoBrandSearch helps you by doing a side-by-side comparison of the search results you get from two different search engines. Here's the catch: it doesn't tell you which search engines it's using...

State Department: Afghanistan and Pakistan Regional Stabilization Strategy

Posted on January 26, 2010
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently released the State Department's Stabilization Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan (pdf). It provides an overview of the current situation in those countries and what diplomatic initiatives are going to take place in the future to stabilize that region...

This Year?s Top 10 Celebrity Legal Scandals

Posted on January 25, 2010
Between the on-going Tiger Woods scandal and the big Jon & Kate split, 2009 was quite a year for celebrities and the law. Here's one list of the Top 10 Celebrity Legal Scandals of 2009.From Law Librarian Blog

Violent Crime Rates Drop in Major U.S. Cities

Posted on January 22, 2010
Cities across the country are reporting some impressive drops in violent crime from 2009. Los Angeles hit its lowest rate in the last half century and Washington, D.C. hit its lowest mark since 1966. The economy may still be shaky, but our streets appear to be getting much safer!From beSpacific

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Earthquake in Haiti: Information and Ways to Help

Posted on January 21, 2010
The recent earthquake in Haiti has dominated the news over the past week, but if you're looking for a reliable source of information online, be sure to check out the State Department's website. This page contains information about Haiti, the earthquake, relief efforts, as well as information on how to donate money to the relief effort...

What's the Difference Between a Toe Loop, a Lutz, and a Salchow?

Posted on January 19, 2010
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver are just around the corner, so it might be time for you to brush up on your figure skating knowledge before the competition begins. While Wikipedia is a good place for general knowledge (and descriptions of various spins, jumps and lifts), also check out the official page of U...

Law School Survey of Student Engagement

Posted on January 14, 2010
Indiana University?s Center for Postsecondary Research recently released its 2009 Law School Survey of Student Engagement (pdf). This report, which is based on data collected from law students across the country, gives a broad picture of life as a law student, and analyzes everything from hours spent studying to participation in extra-curricular legal activities...

2009 ABA Law Blawg 100

Posted on January 13, 2010
The ABA has just released its list of the 100 best websites by lawyers for lawyers.From The Florida State College of Law Research Center Blog

Historical Record of the Drafting of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Posted on January 12, 2010
The Dag Hammarskjold Library at the UN has released information and sources about the drafting and negotiation proces for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Check out this website for a look at the history of this important document.From Barco 2...

Happy Birthday, Alexander Hamilton!

Posted on January 11, 2010
Today, in 1757, Alexander Hamilton was born in the British West Indies. Hamilton would later become one of America's Founding Fathers and the first Secretary of the Treasury. Here is an amusing rap about this historical figure, performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda at the White House Poetry Jam last November...

Be Prepared: Staying Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather

Posted on January 04, 2010
As temperatures continue to drop in Columbus, be sure to take a look at this page from the Center for Disease Control. It has a lot of useful information about how to stay safe and healthy this season!From beSpacific

A Letter to the Next Generation of Lawyers

Posted on January 01, 2010
This letter was written by a Texas judge to his two children who decided to become lawyers. He allowed the letter to be published, because it contains good advice for all young attorneys. Enjoy!From Law.com

A Champagne Primer

Posted on December 31, 2009
Before you head off to buy some bubbly for your New Year's Eve party, be sure to check out this guide to Champagne, from Epicurious. It has all the information you'll need to make a good selection!From The Internet Public Library

The 10 Most Influential Internet Moments of the Decade

Posted on December 31, 2009
The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences and honor excellence on the Internet. Recently, they published their list of the Most Influential Internet Moments of the Decade. From the expansion of Craigslist to the launch of Wikipedia and Twitter, the list is impressive...

The Celebrity of Sotomayor

Posted on December 30, 2009
Here is an interesting article about the celebrity of the newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court. The article comments on the relatively high-profile life of Justice Sonya Sotomayor since joining the Court (as contrasted with the low-key lives of her colleagues) and what role constant media attention plays in our views of Supreme Court Justices' private lives...

The Great Seal of the United States

Posted on December 29, 2009
We've all seen the Great Seal of the United States, but how many of us know the history or meaning behind this national symbol? To help us out, the State Department Bureau of Public Affairs has put together this pamphlet (pdf), full of information.From The Internet Public Library

Time's Person of the Year 2009: Ben Bernanke

Posted on December 28, 2009
Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve has been named "Person of the Year" by Time Magazine. Check out the full article here.From beSpacific

The 3/50 Project

Posted on December 24, 2009
Looking to do your part to boost the local economy? Check out The 3/50 Project, which urges consumers to focus on buying goods from your 3 favorite local, independently-owned businesses. An interesting idea to keep in mind, especially during the holidays!From beSpacific

Top 2009 TV Moments

Posted on December 23, 2009
As 2009 comes to a close, TV Guide has put together its Top 23 TV moments of the year...the good and the bad.

Climate Change

Posted on December 22, 2009
Last week, world leaders met in Copenhagen to discuss the ever-growing problem of climate change. For more information on how climate change may effect U.S. ecosystems, check out this study (pdf) from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.From beSpacific

Blogs for Book Lovers

Posted on December 21, 2009
Have some extra time over winter break and want to pick up a new book? Check out these blogs for book lovers for some great reading suggestions!From Law Librarian Blog

The Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers

Posted on December 18, 2009
The Library of Congress has a new collection of historical documents from the Wright Brothers, Ohio natives and aviation pioneers. Browse the Library's online collection for more information about this innovative duo.From The Internet Public Library

2009 Gift Guide for Lawyers

Posted on December 17, 2009
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the lawyers in your life? Look no further than this gift guide, created with attorneys in mind.From Reid My Blog!

How to Play Dreidel

Posted on December 17, 2009
We're right in the middle of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the re-dedication of the Temple of Jerusulem in the second century, BCE. Dreidel is a popular Hanukkah game, played with a spinning top. For more about this game, and to see the rules, check out this website!From The Internet Public Library

The Wikipedia Debate

Posted on December 16, 2009
It's probably fair to assume that nearly every law student at Moritz has used Wikipedia at least a few times during their time in law school -- either while preparing for class or studying for an exam. But what is the proper place of Wikipedia in legal scholarship or in court documents? Here are several articles that discuss the place of Wikipedia in our legal system: The first, from the

Christmas in Washington

Posted on December 15, 2009
While many law students are finishing up exams and starting to think about the upcoming winter holidays, the White House is also getting a Christmas make-over. Check out this article from the Washington Post, which describes the decorations that adorn each room of the White House...

Best of Britain

Posted on December 01, 2009
If you're heading to Oxford next semester, you may want to check out TimeOut's "Best of Britain" website. It offers an extensive list of activities and helpful hints for traveling all around England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Media Alerts on Federal Courts of Appeals

Posted on November 27, 2009
The American Bar Association this month launched the Media Alerts on Federal Courts of Appeals web site. The new site is intended to inform the media and the public of important cases in the federal appellate courts. ?It represents a collaborative effort to broadly disseminate timely, accurate and unbiased information about noteworthy and legally significant cases in the federal courts of appeals

Case Law Research on Google Scholar

Posted on November 26, 2009
Google announced this month that users will be able ?to find and read full text legal opinions from U.S. federal and state district, appellate and supreme courts" using Google Scholar. According to Google, "Google Scholar allows you to search and read opinions for US state appellate and supreme court cases since 1950, US federal district, appellate, tax and bankruptcy courts since 1923 and US

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

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