Technology changes trials with PowerPoint in court
In Sacramento a deputy district attorney uses a laptop and PowerPoint to present evidence in a murder case, aided by photos and car wreck visuals. Law firms expand digital storage, rapid document search, and court transcripts, though cost and judge receptivity vary. experts note animations can explain complex concepts, while concerns about convincing juries remain.
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Calif
Brian Meyers
Meyers
Sacramento County
Mike Malecek
U.S
Ates
Downey Brand
Fred Galves
McGeorge School of Law
Galves
Harvard Journal of Law and Technology
From 35mm to digital slide shows evolving ease
A nostalgic look at dad's 1960s slide nights and the shift to digital tools. The piece contrasts dusty, misordered 35mm slides with modern software like Kai's Power Show and Power Point, digital cameras, scanners, and holographic projections, noting costs and future tech. It highlights the move to CD or Zip sharing and the rise of digital projectors from Canon, InFocus, and ViewSonic.
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Venice
Istanbul
Dad
Kai
Microsoft
Adobe
Photoshop
Ulead Systems
Photo Impact
MGI
PowerSuite
Meta Creations
Painter Classic
Canon
CTX
InFocus
Polaroid
ViewSonic
Marco
Palm
Op Photo
Contracting increasingly popular for techies
As layoffs ripple through the dot-com sector, some tech workers seek shelter in contract work. Experts note demand remains high for freelancers, with firms hiring through staffing agencies and individuals enjoying home offices and varied projects. Proponents cite flexibility and broader exposure. critics warn freelancing has its own downsides.
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James Ziegler
Don McLaurin
National Association of Computer Consulting Businesses
Dice.com
Tips for going it alone in freelancing careers
The Washington Post outlines online resources for freelancers such as The Contract Employee's Handbook and Dice for salary data. Nick Perdikis of Pro-Link Services notes many contractors are single or newly married with fewer risks, while others crave steady pay and may face delayed invoices from firms.
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Dice
Encomia
France
Nick Perdikis
Pro- Link Services
Washington Area
MCI WorldCom
Perdikis
RedShift 4 brings universe tour to PC users
Maris Multimedia in the United Kingdom releases RedShift 4 a planetarium in a box for PCs from Cinegram Media Summit New Jersey. It offers photographs lectures a dictionary and star maps with 80 to 300 MB load on hard drive and a multimedia tutorial.
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Maris Multimedia
United Kingdom
United States
Cinegram Media
Summit
NASA
B.C
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