Retired U.S. Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor took an unusual step yesterday: speaking at the Games For Change conference, she unveiled a forthcoming video game called Our Courts designed to teach young people about the U.S. justice system and the role of the judiciary in the three-branch system of U.S. government. Developed by Georgetown University’s law school and Arizona State University, the free online game will be unveiled in two phases: the first will be an online civics program aimed at grades 7–9, while the second will be a more gaming-driven offering designed to engage young people in their free time.
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NewerTech Develops iPod FM Transmitter
The new “RoadTrip!” model allows users of Apple Computer’s iPod and other digital music players to listen to their favorite audio files through a car stereo system using the 87.7 FM radio frequency.
The original “RoadTrip!” model broadcasts using the 107.7 FM frequency. Both are available at www.macsales.com for $19.99.
“Offering a second model of the ‘RoadTrip!’ transmitter is a way for us to give customers a choice when it comes to where they’ll be tuning their FM dial,” said Larry O’Connor, president of OWC. “We’ve had no problems with the 107.7 FM frequency reported, so offering an 87.7 FM choice simply allows another option for our customers when choosing the very best car adapter for the Apple iPod or other audio source device.”
AOL Files Suit Against Florida Spammers
From AOL’s press release:
America Online, Inc, in an ongoing effort to hold spammers accountable for their illegal and harmful actions, today announced an important legal action targeting several Florida junk emailers who conspired with international spam operators based in Thailand.
AOL has filed a civil lawsuit against four named defendants in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division. The Company is alleging violations of the Virginia Computer Crimes Act, the Federal Computer Fraud & Abuse Act, and State of Florida Common Law. Civil penalties being sought include injunctive relief; $1.6 million in statutory damages; possible additional compensatory and punitive damages; and asset forfeiture.

