Today’s Odd Wisconsin describes Wisconsin’s first election in 1836. I thought that this was interesting: That first census taken in August 1836 was performed in order to identify voters. It found only 11,683 non-Indian residents …
Miscellaneous & Odd-ball
Taking Cell Phone Photo of QR Code Offers Instant Information
Photo from SlashPhone There is a very interesting article in the International Herald Tribune about QR, or quick response codes. It begins with a young woman snapping a picture with her cell phone of QR …
UW Madison Featured Images Collection
Featured Images is a new photo collection from the University of Wisconsin – Madison Archives. According to Archivist, David Null, each month the site will feature interesting historical campus photos about which little is known. …
The "Ultimate Time Capsule," A Lunar Library
According to Boing Boing, a scientist at NASA believes that the moon may be an ideal place for a digital archive of earthly information. He calls it the “ultimate time capsule.” From Boing Boing: The …
Wisconsin Fall Color Report
My family’s favorite season is fall. From apple picking to corn mazes to watching the leaves turn, we love to get outside and enjoy the season. So I was pleased to discover that the Wisconsin …
Looking For a Few Good Books?
Looking for a few good books to curl up with now that the weather is getting cool? Here are a couple of tips on where you can get them for free or low cost. 1. …
Statewide Discussion Series, A More Perfect Union: To Establish Justice
Once again this year, the Wisconsin Humanities Council is sponsoring a statewide discussion series entitled, A More Perfect Union: To Establish Justice. From the web site: This year’s A More Perfect Union theme, To Establish …
My Email Address Hits it Big; Has Plans to Retire
Today, my email address got some wonderful news. “Your Email Addres Has Won Award” said the message. It was one of only “10 lucky winners in the Euro Millones Lottery International Email Address draw[ing]” Funny …
History Detectives Uncovers Origin of Old Harley Davidson Bearing the "Cross of Lorraine"
Earlier this week, PBS’ History Detectives ran an episode on old 1914 Harley-Davidson motorcycle bearing the “Cross of Lorraine,” a historic symbol of French nationalism. According to Mary Koshollek, Director of Information and Records Services …
Dell Announces Recall of Laptop Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Dell has announced a recall of certain Dell-branded laptop batteries with cells manufactured by Sony. Dell will offer free replacements for these batteries. Under rare conditions, it is possible for these batteries to overheat, which …