Human Trafficking, The IRS and Costco Among Hottest Blog Posts

Blog posts in Wisconsin Patches this past week covered the gamut — from gun control to unions and the Junior PGA coming to Milwaukee.

Every day, Patch's Local Voices bloggers share information, insight and opinion about what matters to them. Here's a selection of blogs from throughout the past week.

Waukesha attorney Mark Powers sheds some light on an old issue with a new tool in, "" Powers delves into the lengthy list of ways those with malicious intent can target their victims with the ease of today's technology.

In, "" the National Center for Public Policy Research takes a look at a costly comment from Costco's co-founder, Jeff Brotman. It said, "Why didn't he [the activist] just ask you when you stopped beating your wife?"

Dozens of students from Cardinal Stritch University took to D.C. to not only watch, but participate in President Barack Obama's inauguration. In, "" take a look at just why this was so important to these students. 

In, "" a Patch blogger shares some tax tips to help in filing your 2012 tax returns, from standard and personal deductions to capital gains and IRA contributions info. 

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare  with a video from Dr. Margaret Hennessy, pediatrician with Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group. 

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