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'Reading Rainbow' Reaches Its Final Chapter

Many current law students grew up watching LeVar Burton on Reading Rainbow and still remember the theme song ( butterfly in the sky, i can fly twice as high, take a look, it's in a book...Reading Rainbow ). But the popular children's show is airing its final episode today, closing out a 26-year run on PBS.

Morrison & Foerster Privacy Library

If you're doing research on privacy issues, check out this website maintained by Morrison & Foerster. Organized by jurisdiction, this easy to navigate website contains a fairly comprehensive list of privacy laws and regulations for all 50 states, the federal government and even some international jurisdictions. From Legal Research Plus

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 23-29 as National Community Gardening Week

In an effort to encourage more Americans to connect with the land, the food it grows, and their local communities, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has proclaimed August 23-20, National Community Gardening Week . So, take some hints from First Lady Michelle Obama and get out there and garden! From beSpacific

Internet Use Studies from Pew Research Center

The Pew Research Center has just published two new studies on internet use. The first, a study on Wireless Internet Use , found that African-Americans are the most active users. The second, entitled The Internet and the Recession , found that during an economic recession the internet continues to be an important source of information for people. From Law Librarian Blog

The Supreme Court Database

If you're doing some research on the Supreme Court, make sure that this website is your first stop for sources. Containing over 200 pieces of information about the U.S. Supreme Court cases decided between 1953 and 2009, it contains a wealth of useful information! From CM Law Library Blog

Off the Record "Salon"

In a world where all our actions are photographed, video recorded, or the subject of numerous twitter updates, one group in New York City is striking back against the constant record-keeping. The New York Times Magazine recently published an article about this group of New Yorkers, who host parties where photographs and tweets are strictly forbidden...sounds kind of nice, doesn't it? From Barco 2.0