LLRX.com Email update for Jan 2, 2001

[Cindy Chick]

New on LLRX.com (http://www.llrx.com) for January 2, 2001:

**Eastlaw: A View through the Southern California Online Users Group Rating
Scale Lenses
http://www.llrx.com/features/eastlaw.htm

T.R. Halvorson carefully scrutinizes yet another entry into the field of
alternative online sources of legal information.  Eastlaw came onto the
scene in the second half of 2000, and T.R. highlights the system's scope and
coverage, ease of use, search language features, value to cost ration, and
much more.


**LawProbe: SCOUG Rating Scale Review in Brief
http://www.llrx.com/features/lawprobe.htm

T.R. Halvorson identifies the source of the caselaw database content for
this new online legal research site, as well as the fact that their other
content links merely lead to free sources elsewhere on the Web.


**Researching Dutch Law
http://www.llrx.com/features/dutch.htm

Oswald Jansen and George Middeldor's extensively documented article on the
Dutch legal system includes links to: the Parliament, Ministries, Provinces,
the court system, legislation, major agencies, trade and product boards, and
a bibliography of legal textbooks.


**A Review of Berring's Legal Research for the 21st Century
http://www.llrx.com/features/berring.htm

Sabrina I. Pacifici reviews the videotape training series from the well
known legal research expert, author and speaker, Professor Bob Berring.


**Guide on the Side: Speaking is From Venus, Writing is From Mars
http://www.llrx.com/columns/guide47.htm

Marie Wallace explains that speaking and writing are distinctive versions of
the same language, unique in their output, syntax and function. Presenters
and trainers need to appreciate the differences to know when to speak, to
write or to use both in tandem. (Published January 1, 2001)


**Resource Guide to State & Federal Legislation
http://www.llrx.com/resources7.htm

Carol Morrissey, author of the LLRX CongressLine column has created a guide
to state and federal resources on legislation and legislative issues, as
well as to non-government political information sources, government reports,
and fee-based online legislative services.


**LLRX Buzz
http://www.llrx.com/buzz/buzz38.htm
Indiana's Dept. of Corrections To Release Inmate Database
Survey Says -- Ding!
Walking in a Winter Wonderland -- Maybe
Facts Facts Facts Facts Facts! Whee!
Whoops, I Did It Again
Gary Price Starts Meta-List of Almanacs, Handbooks and Factbooks


**In LLRX Latest Links (http://www.llrx.com/links/index.htm), Margaret
Berkland
reviews:

Besttoilets.com
Bookwire
ClicheSite
time and date.com


**Featured Site (http://www.llrx.com): My Government

By simply entering your zip code, this site provides information on your
elected representatives: President (no kidding), Congress, Governors and
State Legislators. The information includes a very nice color photo (amazing
how young they all look), member background data, e-mail address, a chart of
their key votes (including a summary of the bill, a member tally organized
by Yea and
Nay votes, and additional links to bios of those who voted in each
category), and data about key staff. Easy navigation is achieved through
clearly identified graphics as well as drop-down menu choices. Very useful,
easy and quick.


**LLRX Newstand
http://www.llrx.com/newstand/index.htm

Wireless Net Access to Take Off?
2001 Faces Internet Hurdles
Bulky Amazon.com Urged to Pare Down Product Offerings
Net News Starts Thinking Local
Virginia Introduces Internet Filing for Net Taxes
Future of Music Policy Summit Set for January
Creator Fights to Keep Web Simple
Domains Don't Net As Many Buyers
Invasion of the 'Blog'
MyPalm Can Help You Become More Organized
E-book Publishers Face Privacy Panic
Sounding the Cyber-Rights Alarm

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