“Papa, there’s a black hole behind you” – my five-year-old’s version of an April Fool’s joke.
Year: 2006
Live from the UW Showcase
This morning I’m at the UW Showcase speaking to people about WisBlawg. I’ve had a lot of people interested in starting their own blogs, but, so far, no one has taken me up on the …
IRS Plans to Allow Preparers to Sell Data
From the Philadelphia Inquirer: IRS Plans to Allow Preparers to Sell Data The IRS is quietly moving to loosen the once-inviolable privacy of federal income-tax returns. If it succeeds, accountants and other tax-return preparers will …
Governor Signs Virtual Visitation Bill
On March 22, Governor Doyle signed Senate Bill 244, creating 2005 Wisconsin Act 174, which provides for supervised electronic communication between a parent and child after a divorce or legal separation, if allowed by the …
Judging By His Handwriting
Here’s a funny one from the Smoking Gun: Judging By His Handwriting MARCH 14–It seems that there is a serious penmanship problem with lawyers filing documents in Mississippi’s Eighth Circuit Court. So much so that …
Milwaukee & Madison Wi-Fi News
Here’s a pair of items about Wi-Fi access: – Milwaukee Wi-Fi provider ready to start building network (WI Technology Network) – “Installation work on Milwaukee’s Wi-Fi network could begin in a matter of weeks, representatives …
WisBlawg at UW-Madison Showcase 2006
The Law Library has been invited to take part in UW-Madison Showcase 2006 by presenting a poster featuring WisBlawg. In addition to sharing details about the blog, I’ll offer participants on-the-spot guidance in creating a …
Cooper's Hawks on Bascom Hill
We’ve had a pair of Cooper’s Hawks in the tree right outside the Grand Reading Room this week. Beautiful birds.
Competitive Intelligence Resource Guide
Donna Cavallini and Sabrina I. Pacifici have recently updated their Competitive Intelligence – A Selective Resource Guide on LLRX. They recommend a number of excellent free or low cost resources for monitoring of your competitors.
Elvis on Velvet – Finding It With RSS Enabled eBay
I wouldn’t say that I’m addicted to eBay, but I do like to find a good bargain now and then. Finding just the right item can be a major time drain, though. So, I was …