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How to Prepare for a Financial Apocalypse: 100 Tips and Tools to Secure What’s Yours

Posted by Site Administrator on 11/27/2008 | 0 Comments

With the economy seeming to go down more quickly each day, now is the time to think about how you will survive if things take a turn for the worse. Whether you will be protecting a huge investment portfolio or just want to hold on to your job and your house, these tips and tools will help you weather whatever economic storm comes your way. From doing it yourself to advice from experts, you will find solutions to fit your situation from the list below.

Savings

From tips on ways to protect your savings to tools that will help you grow your money, these resources will help you grow your savings.

1. Keep an emergency fund. If you don’t have an emergency fund, start one now. Ideally, you should have enough money to pay all your expenses for six months without any income.
2. FDIC. The FDIC insures up to $100,000 of your money. If you have more than that amount in one bank, spread it around to other FDIC-approved banks so that all of your money is insured by the federal government.
3. Diversify. Have a checking account in one bank, savings in another, and any investments such as CDs in yet another bank so that if any one bank fails, you don’t lose everything.
4. Put extra back. Whether you save change, put an extra amount from each paycheck in savings, or use another method for saving a little extra, put something back each month.
5. Reduce the amount you add to 401(k). Take the money you usually add to your 401(k) and put it in an FDIC-insured account instead as suggested by MSN Money.
6. mint. Manage your money with this free software that connects your bank, credit cards, and mutual funds to help you gain control over your finances.
7. BillMonk. Keep track of your money, track items you loaned to others or items you have borrowed with this tool.
8. BudgetTracker, Inc. Get control of bills, investments, bank accounts, and more with this tool that will make budgeting simple.
9. How much can you save?. Use this tool to calculate how much money you can save over time.
10. What is your net worth?. Insert cash, bank accounts, investments, and more into this calculator to find your net worth.
11. Savings Calculator. Find out how much you can save to meet your savings goals with this tool.

Debt

If you are like so many Americans, you probably have some debt. Learn how to get out from under these debts and start fresh.

12. Get out of debt. The first thing you should work toward is getting out of debt. If you can’t get completely out of debt, pay off the high interest debt first.
13. Downsize your car. If you are paying big car payments, downsize to a car with lower payments or one you can buy outright.
14. Keep paying. Don’t stop paying altogether on any debt. Pay something on everything you owe. Contact creditors and make arrangements for lower minimum payments or reducing interest rates.
15. Don’t use credit cards. Now is not the time to be charging up your card. If you use credit cards, make sure you can pay off the total amount each month.
16. wesabe. wesabe can help you get out of debt with help tracking spending and creating goals towards getting out of debt or saving money.
17. Zopa. This social finance company brings borrowers and investors together to help create loans that benefit both lenders and borrowers.
18. Debt Help. From Credit.com, these debt tools will help you figure out the best way to reduce your debt.
19. What Will It Take To Pay Off My Balance?. Use this tool to determine how long you will need to pay to get out of debt.
20. FICO Score Estimator. Answer ten questions to get an approximation of your credit score without having to go through the credit reporting agencies.
21. Should You Consolidate Your Loans?. Use this worksheet to determine if consolidating loans is a smart way for you to get out of debt.
22. Credit Card Optimizer. If you have debt on multiple credit cards, this tool will help you determine the best way to manage your credit card debt.

Investments

Protecting your investments during a financial apocalypse may mean the difference between surviving or not. Find out how you can come out of a tough time with investments intact.

23. Look to the future. Decide which investments are most vulnerable and which are not so you can do what you need to for each .
24. Small caps. Invest in small caps for a sound investment choice for both bull and bear markets, whether you are investing for the short term or not.
25. Don’t go aggressive. Even if you are young, a balanced investment portfolio will hold more promise in tough times than one that is super aggressive.
26. Don’t sell all stocks. The stock market will likely bounce back when the economy becomes more healthy. Don’t panic and sell all your stocks.
27. Bonds. Bonds are typically a safer investment than stocks. Consider investing in bonds while the market is volatile.
28. Counter-cyclicals. Invest in markets that do well when the economy is down such as alcohol, tobacco, movies, and trade schools.
29. Foreign currency. Invest in some other currency than the US dollar to ensure that you are backing a currency that is strong rather than going downhill.
30. Diversify. Split your investments between a handful of more secure stocks such as public utilities, medical, and communications.
31. Go gold. Gold is usually a very safe investment and one you might consider rather than stocks, bonds, or money markets.
32. StockCloud. Follow your stock investments with this cloud that shows stock ticker symbols with different font size that correlates to how frequently the companies issues press releases.
33. Which bond is better?. If you have decided to invest in bonds, use this calculator to help figure out the best bond for you.

Employment

When companies feel the effects of economic hard times, unemployment starts to rise. Protect yourself and your livelihood with these tips and use the tools to help with relocation or inexpensive commuting or job hunting.

34. Become invaluable. One sure way to increase your job security is to become invaluable. If you are the only one who knows how to do a specific task or job that is important to the company, you are unlikely to be the first to go during layoffs.
35. Learn new skills. Boost your worth at the company by learning new skills that you can apply to your current job.
36. Tow the line. Now is the time to make sure you come in and leave on time, take the appropriate amount of time for lunch, and don’t take too many personal days. Show your employer that you are serious about your job.
37. Have resumes ready. Keep a few different updated resumes current that accentuate different skills so that you can show off your abilities for different types of jobs.
38. Outsource yourself. If you lose your white-collar job, sell yourself to foreign companies who may be looking for experienced professionals in your field.
39. Network. Keep in touch with friends and acquaintances at other companies in case you do lose your job.
40. Learn a trade that will always be in demand. Certain jobs will always be needed no matter the state of the economy. Think about your skills and abilities and consider what other career you could do if you lose your current job. Skills such as construction and health care will always be needed.
41. Work a second job. Even if the second job is a minimal source of income, having more than one stream of income may be useful if you lose your major source of money.
42. PayScale. Compare your salary with others who have similar job titles, education, location, skills, and experience so you can search for alternate employment markets in case you lose your job.
43. Get to work cheaply. Carpool to work, or better yet, walk, ride your bike, or telecommute.
44. Google Transit. If you’d like to use public transportation to get to work or find a new job, use this tool to map your route with Google Maps.
45. Google Ride Finder. Find taxis and shuttles an any city using real time Google Maps to help you get to work or find work without a car.

Daily Living

Changes in your daily lifestyle now can make a huge difference if financial apocalypse hits later. Find out how you can prepare now with these tips and tools.

46. Stop buying. Now is not the time to purchase a second plasma TV. Buy only the necessities and put that money you would have spent on the extras toward your emergency fund.
47. Grocery shopping. Changing the way you buy your groceries can save you money. Look at prices and options available, use coupons, and only buy what is necessary.
48. Clean out closets. Clear out everything you aren’t using and have a yard sale. Not only will you declutter your house, but you will have more money for your emergency fund.
49. Create an emergency stash. If you feel comfortable having a storage of items that could come in handy if the entire US infrastructure craters, this article offers great suggestions on what you should keep on hand.
50. Sell luxury items. Items such as jet skis, boats, and ATVs not only use gas you will have to pay for, they could also be sold for more money to pay off debt or add to your emergency fund.
51. Get rid of big stuff. If you are renting a storage unit for all your extra stuff or have big items like unused furniture or old appliances sitting around, sell what you don’t need.
52. Strengthen community relationships. If times get really tight, you may come to depend on those in your community for moral support as well as trading goods and foods. Strong relationships now mean you are in a better place then.
53. Buy locally. Supporting local businesses keeps money flowing in the economy and you know the money is going to your neighbor for her living expenses rather than a corporation.
54. Stock up. Keep a good supply of canned and dried foods as well as toilet paper as these will be in high demand if prices soar.
55. Think ahead. Plan for ways you can cut back, earn extra money, or things you could barter if money becomes very tight for you.
56. Become immune to ads. Learn to look at advertisements for what they are and you will be less likely to buy unnecessary items.
57. Buy for the long term. If you have a choice between one item that costs less and another item that costs a bit more but will last considerably longer, go for the second option.
58. Voluntary simplicity. Follow this trend of only living off what you need now so that if it becomes a necessity, you will not have to adjust your lifestyle. You can put away all your extra money into an emergency fund.
59. Retailmenot.com. Get coupon codes for online shopping with this site that provides codes for over 13,000 stores.
60. PriceProtectr. When you shop from over 120 online stores, use this tool to know if the price on your new purchase goes down. If the price drops, contact the store for a refund of the difference.

Do It Yourself

Learning how to do things yourself will help save money now and may make the difference for your survival if the economy craters. From cooking from scratch to doing your own electrical work, these tips and tools will help you take care of yourself.

61. Grow your own food. Start a garden with some herbs and vegetables so that if money is really tight, you will still have something to eat. If you don’t have room to grow your own, join a community garden.
62. Cook from scratch. Learn to cook your own food from scratch. A whole chicken can not only feed you dinner, but the carcass can be boiled down to create chicken stock that can be used for soups and other dishes the next few days.
63. Fix it yourself. If you would normally pay a repairman for the broken dryer or a patch on the roof, learn how to do these tasks yourself. Not only will you save money, you will also learn an important skill that can be bartered.
64. Learn to hunt. If you are really starving, hunting and eating a squirrel or rabbit may be a viable option–but only if you know how to do so.
65. Make. Learn how to make almost anything you can imagine with a little technology and this popular online magazine.
66. Instructables. Find out how to make an underground rainwater storage tank, solar powered gadgets, and more.
67. Chic Knits. Learn to knit the clothes you wear with this blog that offers suggestions, tips, photos, and more.
68. DIY Woodworking, Home Improvement, and Art Projects. Whether you want to learn to make a guitar or install a toilet, learn how to do it all here.
69. How to Compost.org. Learn how to compost and you can use your trash to create good soil for your garden and lawn.
70. Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilating. Find out how to keep these parts of your house running smoothly without paying a professional to do it.
71. Home Improvement: Electrical Systems. Learn how to do several electrical jobs around your house with these instructional articles.

Healthcare

Whether you lose your health insurance or a fractured infrastructure leaves you without access to medical care, these tips and tools will help you manage your own healthcare.

72. Stockpile medication. Make sure you have a surplus of any prescription medications you take, but also make sure you are always taking the oldest first so you aren’t saving the expired medications.
73. Learn first aid. If you can treat minor illness and injuries at home, you will not need to pay for medical care that may even be too expensive to afford.
74. Stock up on OTC medications. Medications like ibuprofen, antibacterial creams, and hydrocortisone ointments can be purchased on sale or bought in bulk so that you can eventually have a stock of them on hand.
75. Learn about alternative healing methods. Many herbs and items found around the house can be used for healing and wellness. Learn how to use items you can grow yourself or buy inexpensively in place of medication.
76. Find practitioners who will barter. For emergencies or illnesses that require professional treatment, it would be beneficial to know practitioners who are willing to barter for goods or services when money is short.
77. Become proactive. Eating naturally, staying physically active, and knowing your body are all excellent ways to prevent injury and illness from occurring in the first place.
78. MEDgle. Enter symptoms, diagnoses, drugs and more along with age and gender into this interactive tool or click on the great visual menu to find out what you need to know about your health.
79. DoctorPricing.com. If you don’t have health insurance, this tool is invaluable. Find physicians in your area to discover what their fees are when you pay cash for their services.
80. DoubleCheckMD. Enter any prescription drugs to find side effects or drug interactions. You can also enter symptoms or an abnormal lab test to discover if your medications might be creating the problem with this easy-to-use tool.

Housing

Everyone needs a place to live, so whether you want to protect your current situation or want to plan for an emergency back-up plan, these suggestions and tools will help you have a comfortable place to live no matter what.

81. Get rid of balloon or ARM mortgages. Convert these loans to fixed mortgage rate loans immediately.
82. Get out of your mortgage. If you owe almost as much as your house is worth, you should consider getting out of your mortgage. If the value of your house depreciates and you are unable to pay the mortgage, you will not only no longer own your house, you will likely be in debt for the difference.
83. Buy cheap land. Purchase some inexpensive rural land where you can live in an RV or build your own house and live debt-free.
84. Get alternate energy sources. Buy a generator, invest in solar power, or get wind turbines to ensure you have an energy source in case public utilities are not available.
85. Rainwater collection system. Catch rainwater to use for your yard and to reduce your bills, or in case of water systems being compromised, having water for daily living.
86. Downsize your home. Consider moving to a smaller house and eliminating some or all of your mortgage debt.
87. Have a portable form of housing. Whether you get an RV or a sturdy tent, have some form of housing that you can take with you no matter the situation.
88. How much house can you afford?. Use this tool to determine how much your next house should cost and the advantages and disadvantages of the various loans available.

Stay Informed

Don’t let a financial apocalypse catch you by surprise. Follow these blogs and use these tools to stay on top of the latest information so you can act instead of react.

89. Schneier on Security. This security expert and popular author blogs about security issues as they pertain to computer security and the reaching effects that has on personal security both individually and as a nation.
90. NPR: Planet Money. Keep up with the global economy with news from this blog and you will be the first to know about impending economic crisis.
91. Emergent Chaos. This group blog focuses on privacy, security, liberty, and economics and includes contributors that are technology and security experts.
92. The Security Practice. This collaborative blog written by employees of PayPal write about Information risk management, particularly as it pertains to the work they do at PayPal, but specifically as it affects society as a whole.
93. Ceci n’est pas un Bob. Get the latest on issues about security, privacy, identity, and risk at this blog.
94. Perilocity. John Quarterman blogs about risk management with posts on spammers, phishing, and banding together for the greater good.
95. Conspicuous Chatter. This collaborative blog offers research and opinions on the latest topics from the fields of anonymous and covert communication, traffic analysis, and censorship resistance.
96. Carpe Diem. Keep up with economics and finance on this blog written by Mark J. Perry.
97. Secrecy News. Find out about any government scientific research going on from this blog sponsored by the Federation of American Scientists, which supports disclosing government secrecy in science.
98. Global Incident Map. Follow patterns and make your own predictions to stay ahead of terrorism with this mapping tool.
99. Incident1. Track police, fire, and emergency services on this map where you can search by zip code or within a region of any state.
100. Google Maps Mania. Find or create a map to track economic crisis, structural collapse, or any other trend you want to follow with these interactive maps used in conjunction with Google Maps.

Top 50 Internet & Digital Law Blogs

Posted by Site Administrator on 11/25/2008 | 0 Comments

Whether you’re an independent blogger, you own your own business or are just interested in the new cases and legislations surrounding Internet and new media, you’ll want your research to come from quality, authoritative sources. The following list features blogs from law schools like Stanford and Harvard, as well as lawyers and law firms across the country, all on a mission to help the public learn more about Internet and digital law.

Academic Blogs

Here you can find advice and updates from Harvard Law School, Stanford and The John Marshall Law School.

1. Berkman Center for Internet and Society: Harvard’s law blog focuses on Internet trends and how law restricts or fosters new development.
2. Stanford Center for Internet and Society: Stanford Law School’s blog often discusses copyright cases, intellectual property and the Fair Use Project.
3. Law Blog: Professor David Sorkin at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago blogs about cyberlaw, copyright and more.
4. Lessig: Lawrence Lessig writes about politics, Internet culture and copyright infringement.
5. Colette Vogele’s Blog: Lawyer Colette Vogele blogs through Stanford Law School’s site about new media, blogging, privacy and more.
6. Media Law Prof Blog: LSU Associate Professor of Law Christine A. Corcos blogs about virtual worlds, broadcast law and new media.

Copyright, Intellectual Property and Defamation

For information about copyright infringement, intellectual property in the digital age and more, turn to this list.

7. California Defamation Law Blog: Learn how to credit third-party content, online speech and more.
8. IP::JUR: This European blog is written by a patent attorney and often comments on computer, technology and Internet-related cases.
9. Info/Law: A blog about "the law of information," Info/Law focuses on intellectual property, new technology and how it all fits in to Internet culture.
10. The Trademark Blog: From spam to social networks to trademark cases, this blog covers it all.
11. Internet Law – Copyright Law: This Italy-based, English-language blog discusses cases, lawsuits and European Internet law issues.

New Media and Digital Law

These bloggers are on the cutting edge in their discussion about new media and the law.

12. Stephen Wu’s 3D Internet Law Blog: This blog posts relevant articles and analysis "for the age of the 3D Internet."
13. Virtually Blind: This blog is all about law and the virtual world, including SecondLife and World of Warcraft.
14. Broadcast Law Blog: Learn about the law and business of digital TV and online radio here.
15. New Media and Technology Law Blog: Read about trends and cases regarding search engines, open source, e-mail contracts and more.
16. Silicon Valley Media Law Blog: Cathy Kirkman writes about e-commerce, technology and new media law.
17. Digital Media Law: From Hollywood and entertainment digital law to "the business of digital law," this blog discusses it all.
18. Laurence Kaye on Digital Media Law: Learn about "the future of digital media law" from this blog.
19. DigitalMediaLawyer.com: Here you’ll find posts and discussions about digital media law theory and specific cases.

Blogs from Firms and Lawyers

Law firms and lawyers are sharing their expertise and inside information with the public through the following blogs.

20. Internet Lawyer: The Law Offices of Bernard C. Dietz, PC manage this blog and share news and information about lawsuits, legislation and cases that are relevant to Internet law.
21. Digestible Law: Perkins Coie hosts an "Internet case digest" and posts about everything from freedom of expression to creating ads online.
22. The Computer and Internet Law Blog: Henry Chiu, an intellectual property and business litigation and transactions lawyer blogs on everything from employer Internet use policies to privacy issues to copyright infringement to online gaming property.
23. Technology, eBusiness and Digital Media Law Blog: This blog, from the firm Davis Wright Tremaine, reports on cases from plagiarism and copyright infringement to lawsuits involving Google.
24. Internet Law Attorney Blog: Lawyer Erik Syverson blogs about cases involving Craigslist, online pharmacies, and even Barbie.
25. Chicago IP Litigation Blog: Lawyer R. David Donoghue reports on the IP cases of northern Illinois.
26. Ernie the Attorney: New Orleans attorney and professor "Ernie" writes about new technologies and legal issues.

Privacy and Security

This list features blogs that cover the law in regards to online privacy and security.

27. RSA Conference 365: This blog is "where the world talks security," and cybersecurity and Internet law receive a lot of attention.
28. LawEddie: LawEddie frequently posts about identity theft, privacy issues and more.
29. Privacy and Security Law Blog: Learn about malware, identity theft and safety online in this blog.
30. Privacy Law Blog: From the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act to electronic voting to e-mail and the invasion of privacy, this blog is great for learning about online privacy cases and legislation.
31. Privacy Spot: Learn all about data protection and privacy laws here.
32. UsefulArts.us: UsefulArts covers stories about trademark, copyright and privacy online.
33. Privacy Digest: Check out Privacy Digest for updates on data privacy and network privacy.

News and Business

For the latest news and business information from the Internet law sector, turn to this list.

34. Gahtan’s Technology and Internet Law Blog: This Toronto-based information technology and e-commerce lawyer blogs about new Internet and mobile products, lawsuits, and online privacy and security.
35. Technology and Marketing Law Blog by Eric Goldman: Goldman reports on major Internet law cases that concern privacy rights, fraud and more.
36. Dozier Internet Law, PC: This entrepreneur and "Super Lawyer" writes "pro-business" posts about domain name cases, Google, lawsuits, and even political stories that affect the way we use the Internet.
37. DennisKennedy: Besides sharing blogging and technology tips for lawyers, Dennis Kennedy writes about law 2.0, intellectual property and more.
38. Be Spacific: This news and technology blog reports on legislation, e-government and online security.
39. The Lawyers for Internet Business: If you have your own Internet business or just want to learn more about online business and marketing culture, read this blog.
40. New York Small Business Law: While this blog donates attention to many aspects of small business culture and law, its writer likes to focus on online businesses "and social world."
41. Technology and Business Law Blog: Silicon Valley lawyer Sujatha Ganesan writes about cybercrime and cyberlaw, social networks, information law and a lot more.
42. Business and Technology Law Blog: Learn how e-commerce, open source and new technologies affect business law.
43. Law X.0: Lawyers wanting to stay current on social media sites, homeland security and other Internet tools can turn to this blog.

Miscellaneous

This final list features blogs about Internet law and politics, podcasts and more.

44. Politech: This blog writes about how and where politics and technology intersect, often discussing legislation, e-government and more.
45. The Internet Law Blog: This blog follows the business of the Internet, as well as anti-spam laws and privacy rights.
46. Internet Cases: This three-year-old blog covers all aspects of Internet law, from podcasts to cybersquatting to spyware to patents.
47. IBLS Speaker’s Corner: This community blog focuses on global technology issues, including e-commerce law, online privacy and online security.
48. The Legal Satyricon: Read about politics, Internet law, law and technology and more "irreverent thoughts" and commentary.
49. Jim Calloway’s Law Practice Tips Blog: Lawyers and other professionals who blog or have businesses online can learn legal, safe tips for working online.
50. Madisonian: Here you’ll learn all about online culture, cyberlaw, and law and technology.

Top 50 Homeland Security Blogs

Posted by Site Administrator on 11/10/2008 | 0 Comments

While homeland security isn’t the same buzzword is was several years ago, it is still an important element and oft-discussed topic of American politics. From immigration laws to cyber-security to emergency preparedness to foreign policy, these blogs will bring you the latest discussions and research taking place with homeland security experts and novices alike. These blogs represent the government, researchers, professionals in the field, and every-day citizens and their offerings on the ever-evolving and important topic of homeland security.

Government Blogs

From the Department of Homeland Security to the US military, these blogs offer an official viewpoint on homeland security.

1. Leadership Journal. This government-sponsored blog from the Department of Homeland Security discusses several topics relevant to homeland security, including emergency preparedness, immigration law enforcement, and promoting economic prosperity.
2. In Homeland Security. This non-partisan and non-commercial blog is sponsored by the American Military University and delivers news and analysis of issues relating to homeland security such as military intelligence, law enforcement, border security, and more.
3. Homeland Security Digital Library Weblog On the Homefront. Get everything from FBI hate crime statistics to CSIS documents to the new EPA water security guidance documents on this blog that incorporates several different blogs for a depth of coverage.
4. DefenseTech. The blog from Military.com, posts here cover a wide range of topics, most of which pertain to issues of homeland security.
5. U.S. Fire Administration Blog. The goal of this blog is to promote and discuss issues surrounding preparedness and response to fire emergencies. The topics in this blog will often relate to homeland security through these preparedness and response issues.
6. Homeland Security Affairs. Actually an online journal, this publication by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security is updated every month with articles designed to create discussion on homeland security issues to better strengthen defense.
7. Evolution of Security. This blog of the Transportation Security Administration provides information on security and technology in the face of evolving terrorist threat.
8. US-CERT. This site run by the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team provides frequent updates of the most important security incidents affecting cyber and national security.

Blogs by Strategists, Theorists, and Analysts

Read these blogs to find out what experts in the field have to say about homeland security and the issues surrounding it.

9. Stephenson blogs on homeland security 2.0 et al.. Written by the well-known strategist and theorist, W. David Stephenson, this blog includes strategies everyone should become aware of and topics of technology and civil liberty issues in relation to homeland security.
10. Homeland Security Leader. Written by another well-known strategist, John Taylor, this blog serves as a news aggregator for homeland security information coming from DHS, Military.com, CNN.com, and other sources.
11. Schneier on Security. This security expert blogs on all types of security issues, but frequently posts about homeland security in particular.
12. Open Target. Focusing on discussion points on homeland security, this security expert posts on a variety of pertinent issues.
13. Security Debrief. This collaborative blog features posts written by experts with backgrounds in "high-level government and policy expertise to in-the-field veterans of national security matters."
14. Democracy Arsenal. This collaborative blog focuses on foreign policy with many posts discussing homeland security issues. Contributors include several renowned foreign policy experts.
15. The Michael Brown Blog. This former director from the DHS writes an interesting and entertaining blog on a variety of issues–all of which will have you thinking, no matter if you see eye-to-eye or not.
16. Global Guerrillas. This former USAF pilot and current analyst on warfare and security writes on resilient communities and potential crises in his blog.
17. Hometown Security. With an emphasis on emergency preparedness, this blog written by a Senior Fellow at the National Institute for Strategic Preparedness offers news, advice, opinions, and more on homeland security.
18. In General Counsel. This legal analyst discusses the "regular and irregular news and commentary about the legal implications of homeland security" on this blog.
19. Thomas P.M. Barnett :: Weblog. This strategic planner for national security affairs blogs on global and domestic issues that pertain to national security.

Academic and Research Blogs

From professors to researchers, these blogs offer the latest discoveries, advice, and opinions on homeland security.

20. Gregory S. McNeal. This law professor writes about homeland security issues with an emphasis on the legal aspects in his blog.
21. Home Station. From the Integrative Center for Homeland Security at Texas A&M University, this blog discusses timely issues surrounding homeland security as the organization works to find ways to provide education, research, and outreach on these issues.
22. Secrecy News. Sponsored by the Federation of American Scientists, this blog supports their mission to help good policy result from scientific research through the disclosure of government secrecy.
23. beSpacific. This "daily law and technology" blog written by a practicing lawyer frequently discusses topics of homeland security, e-government, cybercrime, and the Patriot Act.
24. Vital Systems Security. With posts on disease control, anthrax updates, strategic bombing in the Republic of Georgia, and more, this blog that is a part of Anthropology of the Contemporary Research Collaboratory brings the latest scientific news as it relates to homeland security issues.
25. PCR Project. A part of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project focuses on strategies to strengthen international conflict response. This blog covers topics such as potential negotiations between the U.S. and the Taliban, the NBA PeacePlayers International program, and diplomatic relations between U.S. and Iran.
26. ERRI Homeland Security News. Get the latest news updates from the Emergency Response and Research Institute at this blog/news aggregator.
27. Emergency.Blog. Another blog from ERRI, this focuses on information relating to homeland security and its associated topics such as counter-terrorism, emergency services, the military, and cyberwar.

Blogs Offering a Variety of Opinions and Views

From conservative to liberal views to everything in between, these blogs offer advice, news, information, and more on the subject of homeland security.

28. Armchair Generalist. This blogger writes with a "progressive view on military affairs" that frequently cover topics of homeland security.
29. Homeland Stupidity. While this blog serves to point out the government’s blunders, the goal of these posts is to suggest better approaches and avoid future gaffes.
30. Think Progress. This organization works to promote progressive ideas and politics and their blog supports this mission with articles frequently touching on such homeland security issues as immigration, privacy, and more.
31. Homeland Security Watch. This non-partisan, non-commercial blog approaches its posts with such that it includes several different aspects of security including transportation security, emergency preparedness, infrastructure protection, and border security.
32. National Terror Alert. Get news and information that pertains to homeland security as well as incident reports, preparedness articles, and more.
33. Daniel Pipes Blog. With a decidedly conservative bent, this blog specifically covers topics that relate to the Middle East with less of the perspective of the scholar and more of what Mr. Pipes refers to as that of mainstream America.
34. Danger Room. From Wired.com, this blog, in its usual off-beat style, covers the latest news items on defense with posts surrounding homeland security issues showing up regularly.
35. Threat Level. Another Wired.com blog, this one includes stories about security in general, and often homeland security in particular–often with tongue-in-cheek.
36. Aerospace Cases. The posts here are designed to inspire discussion on a variety of topics, many of which include defense and homeland security issues, with the goal being to benefit those in the business industry, academia, analysts, and others.
37. War and Piece. Written by a national security correspondent for several publications, this blog provides news clips from various sources that provide insight on national security issues and more.
38. Monday (P)review. Updated weekly with news that relates to homeland security, counter-terrorism, and risk management and the potential trends they may reveal.
39. Losantiville. With a decidedly Cincinnati view, this blog offers posts on "current events, homeland security, and the military."

Homeland Security Blogs by Specific Issue

With topics on immigration, security, emergency preparedness, foreign policy, counterterrorism, and more, these blogs offer a more defined look at some of the issues surrounding homeland security.

40. ImmigrationProf Blog. The law professors on this blog write about immigration issues, immigration laws, and often, the intersection of immigration and homeland security.
41. MetaSecurity. Focusing specifically on "the security implications of the virtual community," topics often include terrorism, extremist activity, legal responses, and other issues related to homeland security.
42. Counterterrorism Blog. With posts written for researchers and policy-makers to receive real-time updates on issues surrounding counterterrorism, this blog contains frequent daily updates.
43. In Case of Emergency. Dedicated to public health preparedness, this blog covers information about pandemic flu, funding for preparedness, response exercises, and more.
44. Port Security, Maritime Security, and Homeland Security Blog. Offered by WhisprWave, a company that manufactures port security devices, this blog brings news on security issues that pertain to ports, and water crafts, and more.
45. Disaster Zone. Emergency management and homeland security are the focus of the posts on this blog that offers tips, news, and more.
46. Inoperability Streams. Get updates on all things communication-related with this blog that reports the latest news concerning communications inoperability.
47. NTI Global Security Newswire. This news source sponsored by NTI, an organization with the mission of protecting the world from nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, provides frequent news reports on the topic.
48. FP Passport. Check out the latest in foreign policy news with this blog, a part of the widely-read Foreign Policy Magazine.
49. Privacy and Security Law Blog. With posts frequently touching on homeland security and its related issues, this collaborative blog is written by a group of privacy and security lawyers from the firm of Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP.
50. Open Veins. This blog, written by a professional journalist, highlights issues surrounding immigration including policies as well as a look at the individuals involved.