FLOCK 1.0


Flock 1.0 is meant to be a “social” browser. It has integrated photo-sharing and instant messaging integrated into its design. Its designed for use with social networking sites. Users can access new information about friends and contacts via RSS feeds.

This version is compatible with computers running Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. Macintosh and Linux versions are also available.

Download for free here.

Offender Locater

Scan and locate sex offenders who live in and around your neighborhood. Enter an address or ZIP code into this free service and locate registered sex offenders near you. 

This service applies Web 2.0 technology to produce a “mashup” of registered sex offenders with their addresses. Click on each sex offender located for a mug shot and short criminal history. 

Click Here for this Free service. Sorry, but it does not work with Safari. MacUsers will need FireFox.

Musical Interlude

Hello, I’m a Lawyer With a Mac


Special to Law.com

If you see the “Hello, I’m a Mac” television commercials, you may wonder why you own a Windows PC. Consultant Brett Burney reviews why Macs are not only for musicians and artists but also for lawyers when you add software that virtualizes Windows.

Read His Entire Article Here

Full Disclosure: I have used Macintosh computers only in my law office since 1986. All of these blog posts are accomplished on a slightly out-dated eMac.

Revised Federal Minimum Wage Poster


Under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) the minimum wage increases to $5.85 per hour effective July 24, 2007, to $6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008, and to $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Until July 24, 2009, employers in New York must continue to comply with the higher minimum wage of $7.15 per hour established under the New York State Minimum Wage Act. On July 24, 2009, the New York minimum wage will automatically increase to $7.25 per hour to be consistent with the FLSA.

 

 

Employers are required to post a Federal minimum wage notice in a conspicuous place in their establishments so that employees can readily read it. The U.S. Department of Labor (“USDOL”) has revised the Federal minimum wage poster to reflect the new minimum wage increases. The revised poster, which must replace your current minimum wage poster beginning on July 24, 2007, can be downloaded and printed from the USDOL’s web site athttp://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/posters/flsa.htm