I know, I have a sick sense of humor.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
"Heavy police presence at the transit center"
Update: "Racine Police- Shooting at transit center"
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/racine-police-shooting-at-transit-center/
Originally published on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 1:34 PM:
From RacineUncovered:
"12:37 p.m. There is a heavy police presence at the transit center at Liberty Street in Racine. There are no official reports released from the Racine Police Department at this time, this is a very active scene at this time. Multiple witnesses are reporting that a party may have been shot and there may have been multiple suspects. It is not known the condition of the victim, or if all suspect is in custody at this time. Police are also out on the 6th Street bridge More on this as it develops."
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/heavy-police-presence-at-the-transit-center/
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/racine-police-shooting-at-transit-center/
Originally published on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 1:34 PM:
From RacineUncovered:
"12:37 p.m. There is a heavy police presence at the transit center at Liberty Street in Racine. There are no official reports released from the Racine Police Department at this time, this is a very active scene at this time. Multiple witnesses are reporting that a party may have been shot and there may have been multiple suspects. It is not known the condition of the victim, or if all suspect is in custody at this time. Police are also out on the 6th Street bridge More on this as it develops."
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/heavy-police-presence-at-the-transit-center/
"Thursday January 22nd-Meet & Greet for Mayoral Candidate-Eddie Diehl"
From RacineUncovered: “'Meet and Greet'
"Eddie Diehl
Candidate for Racine Mayor
"Hear Eddie’s plan for Racine, ask him
questions and enjoy refreshments!
"Eddie’s 3 Goals as Mayor:
Accountability to the Taxpayers
Improve Racine’s Small Business Climate
Rethinking Community
"Join Us!
Thursday January 22nd 7-8 PM
Henry & Wanda’s, 501 6th Street
Authorized and Paid for by Diehl For Mayor"
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/thursday-january-22nd-meet-greet-for-mayoral-candidate-eddie-diel/
None of the above is to be construed as an endorsement of a candidate. I'm just trying to keep the community informed.
c w swanson
"Introduction:
Just a regular guy, married to a regular girl, living in a regular house, in an irregular world."
https://www.blogger.com/profile/02735507642689652780
That quote is poetry.
https://www.blogger.com/profile/02735507642689652780
That quote is poetry.
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my sweets! How
are you? I’m so sorry about missing my
blog last week, but I’m still feeling a bit ill. Everywhere I go, I see people are sick. The flu has hit us hard this year, and I
think there are various strains going around.
Some people get sick for a few days.
Others have told me of it lasting three weeks (!). Some people get it more than once. Whatever it is that I have, I couldn’t take
it for three weeks. I can barely
tolerate what has already happened to me.
Achoo!
Glorious weather we’ve been having. Compare us to last January. You just never know about the weather until
it’s here. I’m sure we’ll see wintrier conditions
before it’s over, but I’ll take whatever breaks we can get.
The Packers. The Green
Bay Packers.
Boo-hoo. What the h-e-double
hockey sticks happened late in the game?
This loss is especially difficult to accept because it appeared that the
Packers had it nailed. Instead, their
coffin was nailed shut. I just try not
to think about it. Nonetheless, I love
the Green Bay Packers. There are wins
and losses throughout life, just like in football games. You have to learn how to deal with them
both. In the off-season, I hope our
gladiators heal and thrive, and return better than ever.
The spring elections are already drawing a lot of attention
and campaigning. I’m sure it will worsen
as the elections approach. Try to stay
on the positive side, no matter who you endorse. Politics are filthy. There’ll be much more dirt to come.
Speaking of politics, I’m sure that President Obama’s State
of the Union Address yesterday contained many wonderful things. That said, President Obama is becoming the
most obtrusive and intrusive president ever.
I don’t want to live in a world where the government makes my decisions
for me. Surprisingly (to me), I think
most people would like cradle to the grave instructions on life. I’m sorry, but not me, Mr. President,
sir. Please stop interfering in the
lives of “free” citizens. We’re the ones
who still believe in the United States Constitution and personal
responsibility. I guess we’re a dying
breed.
Finally my dears, here is a picture of an advertisement for
an “English Tooter.”
So, what? A British guy farts for a fee?
Thank you for reading my blog today. I love the company and I love you. Madame Zoltar has the love jones for her friends and readers. Stop by and share the love.
Thank you for reading my blog today. I love the company and I love you. Madame Zoltar has the love jones for her friends and readers. Stop by and share the love.
The meaning of meaning: MadameZoltar@jtirregulars.com
Enjoy the weather while we have it. While it’s certainly not an equal to a warm,
sunny day, the overcast skies and temps in the 30’s are fine with me. See you next week, my loves. Absquatulate!
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Comet Lovejoy From Kitt Peak
I was on Kitt Peak last night and had some time to shoot Comet Lovejoy. It was great to get out to a real dark site and give it a shot. Here are some of my pics.
First, a closeup.
Now zoomed out to see it next to the Pleiades.
Now zoomed WAY out! Note the Zodiacal light on the right arching upward and the winter Milky Way on the left. The Pleiades and the Comet are at the top of the shot.
Next I played with a new fisheye lens I recently bought. Here is a full sky view of Kitt Peak outside the Visitor Center Telescope.
Finally, I stayed up late to get the comet as it was setting. Here it is above a telescope on Kitt Peak.
Great night and abnormally warm for January on Kitt Peak. Upcoming schedule will make it hard to get more pics for me before the Moon comes back...get out there and see it soon!
"Jerry Garski for Mount Pleasant President"
Submitted by Richard Head:https://www.facebook.com/GarskiforMtPleasant
http://www.jerrygarski.com/
None of the above is to be construed as an endorsement of a candidate. I'm just trying to keep the community informed.
Monday, January 19, 2015
"Richest 1 percent will own more than the rest by 2016-Oxfam"
"Jan 19 (Reuters) - More than half the world's wealth will be owned by just one percent of the population by next year as global inequality soars, anti-poverty charity Oxfam said on Monday
"In a report released ahead of this week's annual meeting of the international elite at Davos in Switzerland, Oxfam said the top tier had seen their share of wealth increase from 44 percent in 2009 to 48 percent in 2014.
"On current trends, it will exceed 50 percent in 2016.
"The charity's executive director, Winnie Byanyima, who is co-chairing the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, said an explosion in inequality was holding back the fight against poverty.
"'Do we really want to live in a world where the one percent own more than the rest of us combined?' she said on Monday."
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/19/davos-meeting-inequality-idUSL6N0UY1A620150119
"Alabama man explains how to stay out of prison"
That's a vented, floating rotor. Brings back memories of the brake repair business.
Open Blog - Monday
There's no joy in Packerland today. Be kind to each other and kick someone from Seattle instead.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Quick Comet Lovejoy Pics
Finally back from a long trip...clouds in Seattle and Florida kept me from getting good opportunities to see and photograph Comet Lovejoy (I saw it from Florida, but the light pollution kept me from getting great pics). Back in Tucson and got some tonight. Here they are...all with a Canon 60D on an iOptron Skytracker. Various exposure times and focal lengths.
I also was visited by some javelinas tonight. Had my thermal camera with me.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Friday, January 16, 2015
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! Another week has come and gone...another week of the wintertime blues... Anyways here are your questions....
1) What kind of people are you the most willing to help out?
2) Who do you talk to on the phone most often?
3) What is your favorite vacation spot?
4) What was the last book you have read?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) What kind of people are you the most willing to help out?
2) Who do you talk to on the phone most often?
3) What is your favorite vacation spot?
4) What was the last book you have read?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Dear Madame Zoltar
She hopes to return next week.
Y'know, I'm not feeling too good. either . . .
No wonder the flu has killed millions before.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Monday, January 12, 2015
"New Racine Police Department K9 Unit Announced"
From RacineUncovered:From the Racine Police K9 Unit Facebook page
*************WELCOME RAPD K-9 “ODIN”********************
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE WOULD LIKE TO FORMALLY INTRODUCE THE RACINE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S NEWEST K-9 “ODIN” AND HIS HANDLER OFFICER S. BEAL. Odin is a 2.5 year old pure German Shepherd. He was born and selection tested in Germany. Officer Beal has returned from training at AK9I in Virginia. K-9 Odin’s first night on the road will be this coming Saturday. Odin and Officer Beal are assigned to second shift patrol. We are excited with this newest addition to our amazing team of dogs. We are looking forward to working with ODIN and Officer BEAL. LOOK OUT BAD GUYS IN RACINE…K-9 “ODIN” has arrived!!!!
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/new-racine-police-department-k9-unit-announced/
Related: https://www.facebook.com/RacinePoliceK9Unit
F**k the Flu Shot
If GM put out a product that failed to perform for millions of customers, what would happen? Recall? Congressional hearings?
Yet, when the flu shot fails, you get sick, you go to the doctor, you get the bills, and, if you're lucky, you don't die.
The flu shot was a bust this year and millions of people are suffering. A 26-year-old woman died of the flu in Kenosha.
Who is responsible for this? Nothing but silence in response. Doctors bury their mistakes.
Yet, when the flu shot fails, you get sick, you go to the doctor, you get the bills, and, if you're lucky, you don't die.
The flu shot was a bust this year and millions of people are suffering. A 26-year-old woman died of the flu in Kenosha.
Who is responsible for this? Nothing but silence in response. Doctors bury their mistakes.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Saturday, January 10, 2015
"Mayoral Candidate Edward Diehl invited to speak this Sunday to citizens"
From RacineUncovered:"Racine mayoral candidate Eddie Diehl has been invited to speak at Wayman AME Church during their special programming service, this Sunday January 11th from 10:45 AM-1PM. Mr. Diehl will discuss faith, community and servant leadership starting at 11:15 AM. Wayman AME Church is located at 424 North Memorial Drive, just west of downtown.
"Diehl currently serves as the Racine 15th District Alderman in addition to working as a life science consultant. To learn more about Eddie Diehl, please visit: www.diehlformayor.com or diehlformayor on Facebook.
"Press release issued by Diehlformayor."
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/mayoral-candidate-edward-diehl-invited-to-speak-this-sunday-to-citizens/
Friday, January 9, 2015
"Pattern or Practice on Indieflix"
From an email sent to the JTI:
"Help spread the news Thanks
"Pattern or Practice has been honored to be accepted for viewing on
Indieflix Catch a great film while supporting independent filmmakers. Watch on
Roku / xbox or stream at https://indieflix.com/ . Stay tuned
for more exciting news."
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! The year is getting started and I'm hoping that the illnesses and the weather isn't setting people back! Anyways, your questions.....
1) So, what is your winter weather outfit?
2) What is your favorite soup?
3) Do you park your car in a garage?
4) Who shovels snow at your place?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) So, what is your winter weather outfit?
2) What is your favorite soup?
3) Do you park your car in a garage?
4) Who shovels snow at your place?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my icicles and iciclettes. How are you?
Well, we got away with a mild December, but January looks like hell to
pay. Some people say that they get bored
living in areas where the weather never changes. Hmm, boredom or hypothermia? I don’t care if the weather changes – in
fact, I like it. But it’s the wild
swings below zero and above 90 that gall me.
Bitch, bitch, bitch – what else can you do?
Our venerate Green Bay Packers face the Dallas Cowboys in
icy Lambeau Field on this Sunday, January 11, at noon. The Fox Network will cover the ignominious
defeat of the Cowboys. Let’s have
another Snow Bowl.
I know that Junior was hoping it wouldn’t snow here because
he has to shovel it. Sorry, Junior. Maybe next year we’ll get a snow
thrower. Right now, money is tight and
the kid eats like a horse. If I have to
feed him, then I want some horsepower from him.
“And don’t ‘forget’ to do the driveway again.”
I simply loathe this weather. Today is supposed to be dangerously
cold. I’m sure we’ll hear that phrase,
“dangerously cold,” a few more times this winter. Or “life threatening.” If you must go out, layer up. Leave yourself a little more time. Drive vigilantly. There are plenty of hazards out there and
anything that leads to skin exposure, could lead to frostbite, and even death.
And please SLOW DOWN. I’ve had a few
ignoramuses tailgating me by inches on icy roads. I’ve often wished I had some sort of texting mechanism
in the car that would display what I say on the back of the car. Or, maybe that’s not such a good idea. It would definitely lead to more road rage
and grammar Nazis.
Sorry, gang, but my brain must be freezing. I’m going to crawl back under the
covers. Thank you for reading my blog
this week. We are family.
Contact: MadameZoltar@jtirregulars.com
I love you all,
Madame Zoltar®
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Racine mayoral candidate Eddie Diehl
From Racine Community Media:
"This is your opportunity to ask questions of Racine mayoral
candidate Eddie Diehl. You can email him your questions to askeddienow@gmail.com
"Eddie’s Goals as Mayor:
" Accountability to the Taxpayers
" Improve Racine’s Small Business Climate
" Rethinking Community"
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/107282562588/this-is-your-opportunity-to-ask-questions-of
None of the above is to be construed as an endorsement of a candidate. I'm just trying to keep the community informed.
"Eddie’s Goals as Mayor:
" Accountability to the Taxpayers
" Improve Racine’s Small Business Climate
" Rethinking Community"
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/107282562588/this-is-your-opportunity-to-ask-questions-of
None of the above is to be construed as an endorsement of a candidate. I'm just trying to keep the community informed.
Open Blog - Tuesday
Post your Tuesday Tips or your best life hack. My life hack tip is to own a Zip Strip for the bathroom shower drain. It is life changing.
Monday, January 5, 2015
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