The Search for Mingering Mike()
May 10, 2007 When vintage vinyl collector Dori Hadar discovered dozens of fake recordings by soul superstar "Mingering Mike," he decided to track down the mysterious artist.
Mingering Mike: Digging Up a Long-Lost Star()
May 9, 2007 Soul music fan Dori Hadar is addicted to soul music on old vinyl records. That obsession led him to the work of Mingering Mike, a soul superstar of the 1960s and 70s who released over 50 records in just 10 years.
U.S. Army May Restrict Soldiers' Blogs()
May 7, 2007 Many U.S. soldiers in Iraq are publishing "milblogs" about daily life in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, Defense Department officials say those blogs could aid the enemy. They've come out with a new directive that might restrict what military bloggers can put on the Internet.
Two Sides Take Up Murder Case Online()
April 26, 2007 Eric Volz, a 27-year-old American, is serving a 30-year sentence for the murder of his Nicaraguan ex-girlfriend. Volz insists he is innocent, and now his family is publicizing his case on the Web to get him freed.
Supporters Work to Free Egyptian Blogger()
March 22, 2007 Exactly one month ago, 22-year-old law student Kareem Amer was sentenced to four years in prison for what he wrote on his personal Web site. His case has shed a spotlight on the country's laws concerning online speech.
'Scam-Baiters' Turn Tables on Would-Be Cons()
March 5, 2007 Thousands of Americans fall victim to e-mail scams each year, according to the U.S. State Department. But an online community of people called scambaiters found creative — and hilarious — ways to get revenge.
RIAA Focuses on Colleges for Anti-Piracy Efforts()
March 1, 2007 The Recording Industry Association of America is trying a new approach to end illegal music downloads, pressuring college students to confess and pay fines online, or face legal action.
A Los Angeles 'Hotel' for Internet Carriers()
February 19, 2007 Some of the bulky equipment that makes up the infrastructure of the Internet is being housed in so-called "Internet carrier hotels." Day to Day tech contributor Xeni Jardin visited one such site.
Technology in Guatemala: An Overview()
February 2, 2007 In her series "Guatemala: Unearthing the Future" this past week, tech contributor Xeni Jardin examined how Guatemalans are using technology to deal with historic challenges. She talks about the potential and the realities of harnessing technology in Guatemala, where many people are living in poverty.
Guatemala Project Builds Tech from the Ground Up()
February 1, 2007 Many of Guatemala's rural indigenous communities lack infrastructure basics such as clean drinking water, sanitation and electricity. A group of American eco-engineers is working with Mayan villages to change that.
About Xeni Tech
"Day to Day" contributor Xeni Jardin reports from the intersection of culture and technology. A frequent writer for Wired and other technology magazines, Jardin is also part of the influential blog-collective BoingBoing.net.
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