New & NoteworthyNew Municipal Web Sites, Features, Trends and Recent Discoveries
July-September 2005
Bond Buyer Provides Ongoing Coverage of Katrina Effects
The Bond Buyer is offering continuing coverage of Hurricane Katrina news and its impact on municipal bonds and local economies in areas affected by the hurricane. While some articles are password protected and available only to subscribers, all headlines and selected art… Continue
Central Muni Post Office Reached One-Year Mark
Disclosure USA the central “post office” designed to enhance secondary market disclosure for municipal bonds, recently celebrated its first anniversary. According to The Bond Market Association, the site received ove… Continue
Monitoring Criminal Activity in Chicago
Chicago Crime.org is a groundbreaking site that allows Windy City’s residents and law enforcement to view crime activity with the use of Google Maps.… Continue
Zaba Search offers free people-search; Critics site privacy concerns
Zaba Search is a people finding search tool, providing address, phone and birthdate information about millions of people for free. Many people are concerned that this tool is a violation of privacy and will be used by stalkers and dangerous individuals.… Continue
Online Commentary: MTBE/Safe Harbor Provisions
What are some of the leading professional organizations saying about the MTBE/Safe Harbor provisions in the Energy Bill currently moving through Congress? National League of Cities: www.nlc.org/Newsroom/Press_Room/5944.cfm U.S. Con… Continue
Census Report Provides County Business Data
U.S. Census Bureau releases county level data detailing business establishments.… Continue
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Breaks Attendance Records
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum features many of the 16th president’s writings and possessions, all collected by the Illinois State Historical Library since 1889.… Continue
San Diego Delivers Relevent and Profitable Information
San Diego adds depth and builds on quality with a brush management guide and database of unclaimed parking citation refunds.… Continue
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