Posted by James Pederson at 12:47 pm

I'm working on a new project in my position as Web Developer at Magna Publications. The new site is called Inside the School, and it's targetted at teachers in the secondary education profession. The tips in the monthly newsletter and regular blog postings will help high school and middle school teachers and administrators better serve their students.

Additionally, the site will offer online seminars and white papers similar to those that Magna already offers on our other sites.

Keep your eye out for InsideTheSchool.com

Posted by James Pederson at 1:55 pm

Well, I usually stay away from politics on this blog, but I'll make an exception today considering the extenuating circumstances we've continually seen in recent times.

Now I'm no constitutional law scholar or professor, or even student, but what I do know is that when one gets a subpoena, it is normally ill-advised to ignore it. Ill-advised of course being a very prominent euphemism in this case considering the almost 100% assured contempt of court if not . At this point, most people will know that I’m talking about Karl Rove, but incase you aren’t aware, Rove has most recently spat in the face of a congressional subpoena requiring him to testify under oath. Instead he skipped the country and showed absolutely no regard for the laws of our country much less the legal ramifications of not showing up.

Well, I usually stay away from politics on this blog, but I'll make an exception today considering the extenuating circumstances we've continually seen in recent times.

Now I'm no constitutional law scholar or professor, or even student, but what I do know is that when one gets a subpoena, it is normally ill-advised to ignore it. Ill-advised of course being a very prominent euphemism in this case considering the almost 100% assured contempt of court if not jail. At this point, most people will know that I’m talking about Karl Rove, but incase you aren’t aware, Rove has most recently spat in the face of a congressional subpoena requiring him to testify under oath. Instead he skipped the country and showed absolutely no regard for the laws of our country much less the legal ramifications of not showing up.

The claim that he makes in his defense is that he is protected under executive privilege. Despite the utter ridiculousness of the argument that information he has about the firing of U.S. Attorneys based on political affiliation, he continues to tell the American people to their face that he isn’t required to testify, instead offering to come ‘visit’ congress and answer questions with one well-versed caveat; yes, painful motif of barring transcripts and refusing to be under oath.
You may remember that when Bush was called to testify about the happenings of 9/11, he too refused transcripts, recording devices, and also being under oath. What could possibly be so sensitive about either of these situations that the American people don’t deserve to hear or read about your responses to questions that were we in a more influential position would be forcibly garnered from you if necessary.

Yep, so he skipped the hearings and what’s more? Wait, you mean congress still hasn’t leveraged him with contempt of court? You don’t say…

As I said in the beginning of this post, I usually stay away from politics. This is not about politics, or left, or right, or middle. It’s about our lives, our rights, and our future. If we set a precedent of not expecting people to be held accountable for their actions, we condemn our country and the standards that once held so much importance.

Posted by James Pederson at 12:11 pm

Recently, we launched a website for Willow Bridge Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill based in Mazomanie, WI. The site will help showcase what the farm does in addition to allowing them to list products they have for sale and receive email through a contact form.

In the background, website owners have the ability to log in and edit any page they would like through a custom web-editing interface. They also have the ability to upload new files and images for use in pages.

Go check it out and let me know what you think!

http://www.willowbridge.org/

Posted by James Pederson at 4:27 pm

As of Monday morning at 8AM CST, the new and improved Orpheum Theatre site has been released. It includes restaurant menus, live show information, an event calendar, an e-mail newsletter, and last but not least, the ability to purchase film tickets online (credit card required).

Check out the site and let me know what you think through my contact form.

Orpheum Theatre: www.orpheumtheatre.net

Posted by James Pederson at 1:44 pm

On Saturday morning, I launched the new website for Hickory Meadows Condominium Association in Sun Prairie. The site allows residents to view condo documentation, advertise things for sale/trade in the community, view an events calendar, and contact the board or maintenance individuals. The site required a client login so bulletin board and calendar can be administered.

Check out the final solution at hickorymeadows.net!