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John Hodgman on Obama as America's First Nerd President

Posted on June 25, 2009

I found myself laughing out loud this morning watching John Hodgman’s speech at the 2009 Radio and TV Correspondents’ Dinner. Maybe it’s a nerd thing. Here’s a description from the Mental Floss Blog: Sitting on …

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Why Wisconsin is the Badger State

Posted on March 18, 2009

Do you know why Wisconsin is referred to as the Badger State? Mental Floss explains this and other “Curious, Bizarre & Storied State Symbols.” … The Badger State title originally refers not to Bucky, nor …

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Print Your Resume Free Today at FedEx Office

Posted on March 10, 2009

Today, March 10, 2009, FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) is hosting “Free Resume Printing Day.” The company is offering to print up to 25 copies of each customer’s resume for free. This offer is good for …

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Get Real-Time WI Travel Info with New 511 Service

Posted on January 30, 2009

From a WI Department of Transportation press release: Motorists can now get up-to-the-minute travel information by either dialing 511 or going to a new Web site offered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The Web …

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Where is My Bus? Find out in Real Time with Madison Metro's WebWatch

Posted on January 8, 2009

One of my biggest problems with riding the bus (when I used to ride it) is having to wait around for a late bus – irritating in good weather but downright miserable in below freezing …

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Star Trek and the Value of Law Books

Posted on November 11, 2008

Kirk’s lawyer, Samuel T. Cogley, defends the value of law books over computerized research. Glad to know that they’ll still be around in the 23rd century. Hat tip to Law Librarian Blog

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Odd Wisconsin Exhibit Opens at WI Historical Museum Next Week

Posted on September 30, 2008

First it was a website, then a book, and now it’s a full-blown exhibit. “Odd Wisconsin” opens at the Wisconsin Historical Museum on October 3rd. From the website: WARNING! Objects Are More Intriguing Than They …

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WI Dept of Children & Families Offers Search of Licensed Child Care Facilities

Posted on September 10, 2008

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families’ licensed child care search seems to be a hit, according to Gov. Doyle. Since its debut in July, it has logged over 200,000 visits. The licensed child care …

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Kiplinger's Fabulous Freebies 2008

Posted on September 2, 2008

Kiplinger’s presents Fabulous Freebies 2008. This list includes web sites and services featuring all kinds of free goodies. Some are classics and others are newer. Source: Lifehacker

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Madison Magazine's Restaurant Week

Posted on July 21, 2008

July 27-August 1is Madison Magazine’s Summer Restaurant Week. During these six days, Madison’s finest restaurants will offer three special, fixed-price, three course menus for just $25 per person. A list of participating restaurants is available …

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