Magic Language for Offers
by “The purpose of this document is to memorialize certain business points. The parties mutually acknowledge that their agreement is qualified and that they, therefore, contemplate …
Author: Doug Cornelius
Precedent – Document Search Type
A “precedent” search is a search for a model document. Generally, the key to finding a good precedent is knowing the context in which a …
Research – Document Search Type
A “research” search is when the user is looking for documents on a topic. The user may not know if any documents on the topic …
Recall – Document Search Type
A “recall” search is when the user knows the document exists and has some specific information about the document that the user can distinguish it …
Fetch – Document Search Type
A “fetch” search is when the user has a document ID (with a Document Management System) or a file name (with a file server system). …
Four Types of Document Searches
In reviewing user behavior, I have identified four different types of searches for documents: Fetch Recall Research Precedent Separate posts will follow with more information …
Taxonomies and Folksonomies
Matt Hodgson has three posts on taxonomies, folk taxonomies and Folksonomies. I have struggled with trying incorporate taxonomies into our work product retrieval and precedent …
Knowledge Management Jargon
The Applied Knowledge Group put together this list of terms used in the practice of knowledge management: http://www.akgroup.com/company/jargon.html.
Wikis for the Legal Profession
Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell present an good primer on wikis for lawyers: The Strongest Links — Wikis for the Legal Profession. The big advantage …
Closing Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Financings
I co-authored and co-presented with John O’Neill on Closing Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Closing Commercial Real Estate Financings.
Thomas the Tank Engine at Edaville Railroad
Edaville Railroad in South Carver was first opened in 1947. I remember going as a kid in the 1970s at Christmas time. The railroad ran …
Apple Picking at Honey Pot Hill
Honey Pot Hill in Stow is our favorite place to go apple picking. The Son had a great time during his first visit. As you …
Chicago Marathon
I ran the 2002 edition of the Chicago marathon. It was my first marathon. It was a cool day in October. This was a sharp …
Balance Bar 24 Hour Adventure Race Boston
Dave, Doug and Jeff decided paddling around Boston Harbor, biking through Wompatuck State Park, climbing in the Quincy Quarries and hiking the Blue Hills Reservation …
Marathon Sports 5 Miler
This was a quick evening event. I came in 38:57, right along side Joe Bowers. Full Results of the 2002 Marathon Sports 5 Miler.
Muddy Buddy Boston in Myles Standish Park
June 15, 2002 The Muddy Buddy features a 7 mile course and 5 obstacles. At the start of the race, one team member runs and …
Hi-Tec Adventure Race – New York
October 21, 2001 Action Dave, Jeff an I ran, biked and paddled this race down in the Bronx, NY. We finished in 4:21:45 in 45th …
BAA Half Marathon 2001
Just for fun, I ran the inaugural half-marathon run by the Boston Athletic Association. The route ran through the emerald necklace up to Franklin Park …
Hi-Tec Adventure Race – Hartford 2001
Action Dave and Jamie Liu ran, biked and paddled this race with me. This race is a favorite since it happens at night. Getting lost …
Climbing Mount Whitney via the Mountaineer’s Route
Mt. Whitney, at 14,495 feet is the highest peak in the lower 48 states. It is also the most sought after peak in North America. …