Category Archives: info.gov

Images & Photos in the Public Domain

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Barbara

Looking for an image to spice up a class presentation? Say, perhaps a map of the 1924 Presidential election? A photo of the USS ARIZONA burning after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941? Images of plants native … Continue reading →

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Pentagon 9/11

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Kate

A lot has been written about the Twin Towers on September 11th. Here’s your chance to find out more about the attack on the Pentagon and the rebuilding efforts. Published by the Defense Department, Pentagon 9/11 provides insightful details into … Continue reading →

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DIPNOTE: U.S. Dept. of State Blog

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Barbara

Interested in foreign affairs? Curious about what diplomatic service is like? Have an opinion on foreign policy issues? This blog’s for you! The U.S. Dept. of State has launched DIPNOTE, a blog intended to provide “an alternative source to mainstream … Continue reading →

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America’s Children

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Kate

Our children are our only hope for the future, but we are their only hope for their present and their future.–Zig Ziglar The youth of this world will someday be leaders. We must ensure the youth are properly equipped and … Continue reading →

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Read a Newspaper-Learn the Unexpected-Be Inspired

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Barbara

I highly recommend reading a newspaper. You never know what you’ll find, and it can directly benefit you personally or inspire you to learn more and/or take action. You get more information than broadcast news provides, but it isn’t as … Continue reading →

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WisconsinEye: Watching State Government Work

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Barbara

WisconsinEye contracted with the Wisconsin State Government in 2005 to provide broadcast coverage of the State Legislature, and more recently it began broadcasting the state Supreme Court. Eventually it plans to cover all three branches of state government. More information, … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Magazine of History

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Kate

With the endless hot days of summer come the excited calls of fans cheering on their favorite baseball teams. Barry Bonds recently broke the home run record held by Hank Aaron. But did you know Hank Aaron once played for … Continue reading →

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United State Botanic Garden

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Kate

Summer is here and the flowers are in full bloom. From your back yard to well-kept neighborhood parks, nature brings life to the world once again with colorful flowers. During this warm and sunny time of the year, flowers remind … Continue reading →

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WorldWideScience.org: Global gateway to science information

Posted on July 12, 2007 by Barbara

Several countries (U.S., United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands) have cooperated to launch WorldWideScience.org, a global gateway to science information. It will provide searching of national science portals not easily searched using popular commercial … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Distinguished Documents: State Government Shines

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Barbara

Every year the best of Wisconsin government agency publishing is honored as Wisconsin Distinguished Documents. Tied for top honors for 2006 are: Filing a Petition for Review: A Guide to Seeking Review in the Wisconsin Supreme Court (Wisconsin Supreme Court) … Continue reading →

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