Legal Research News and Information with an Emphasis on Wisconsin
I’ve seen this posted on a number of dumb laws websites and have always been a little skeptical. Connie Von Der Heide at the Wisconsin State Law Library took the time to check it out. Her answer appears in the Wisconsin State Journal. “It certainly sounds plausible since after all this is the Dairy State, …
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 the dais with him was President Obama. Hodgman suggested that Obama is American’s first nerd president in the modern era, …
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 to the savage beast itself, but to lead miners in the 1820s and 30s. These miners moved from prospect to …
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 25 black-and-white resume copies per customer and is only valid for orders placed and picked up in-store. Customers may place …
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 site, www.511wi.gov, provides travelers with traffic and road information on Wisconsin’s main highways, including the Interstate system. The new Web …
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 temps. Yeah, I know that for various reasons delays are unavoidable, but for some reason I’m just not all that …
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
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 First Appear! How did a rock, a plastic pink flamingo, and a few strips of aluminum make history? Why did …
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 search website contains information and regulatory history on nearly 6,000 child care centers licensed by the Department of Children and …
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