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"Rep. Bob Gannon apologized Tuesday for raising his middle finger toward Democratic Minority Leader Peter Barca on the floor of the
Assembly.
"Gannon, R-Slinger, made the gesture and stormed off the
Assembly floor during an emotional debate with Milwaukee lawmakers over
comments Gannon recently made about crime in black neighborhoods of
Milwaukee. He apologized for the gesture, but not for his remarks.
"The eruption occurred on the first floor day of the Assembly’s spring 2016 session."
Beautiful message. It gave me goosebumps. Really, can we believe in ourselves and each other enough to cause change? I think yes. Like the video says, small acts of kindness can multiply into bigger things.
Hello, my dear Icicles and Iciclettes! How are you? Winter has finally arrived. I'm already looking forward to spring. I hate the cold and snow and ice and wind. I wish I could wave a magic wand and make it all go away. Sigh. You just have to accept and deal with it, unless you're going to spend the entire winter indoors. That doesn't sound like too much fun, either. The single digit temperatures and below zero mornings are trying. SeƱor Zanza has been insulating up a storm. Every crack and crevice of our home has been stuffed and/or sealed. He's been doing it to save on heating costs, but I love it for the lack of cold breezes. Winter is bad enough out there. I don't want it in here.
Our downtrodden Green Bay Packers finally got their mojo back last week and buried the Washington Redskins. So they continue in the playoffs this Saturday, January 16, at 7:15 pm, against the Arizona Cardinals. They met the Cardinals a few weeks ago and things didn't go well for the Packers. Let's hope the Packers learned their lessons and can squelch the Cardinals on the Cardinals' turf. Keep going, men, until you win the Super Bowl. Madame Zoltar declares it so.
Here's a blast from the past that is very funny:
Oh my! I've "murdered" my share of plants, too.
R.I.P. to David Bowie. How distressing, especially after the death of Lou Reed last year. My teenage musical heroes are growing older and dying. It's difficult to accept. They're supposed to live forever, or at least until I die first.
A poem from e. e. cummings:
Buffalo Bill ’s
defunct
who used to
ride a watersmooth-silver
stallion
and break onetwothreefourfive pigeonsjustlikethat
Jesus
he was a handsome man
and what i want to know is
how do you like your blue-eyed boy
Mister Death
I'm deeply saddened by the passing of our Irregular friend. My heart is broken. I pray that he is now in God's hands, where he belongs.
I'm sorry, but that's all I can do for now. Too much sadness.
Keep yourselves warm, Irregulars. You can easily get frost bite in this weather. And watch out for kids or cars on our snowy streets. They did a terrible job of plowing last time, so be on the look out for slick spots. I love you all.
Can you believe that? That's why our country is in a mess. If this guy came up to me and started asking questions, the first thing I'd do is ask him who he is, who is he working for, show me ID, and get screwed anyway. I don't have to tell anyone anything.
"The Big Chill, Racine’s Ice and Snow Festival, is THIS weekend (Friday through Sunday, Jan. 15-17). "Join us at Monument Square as Downtown Racine hosts the Annual Wisconsin State Snow Sculpting Championship. Big thrills are back at the AGA Nation’s Downtown Rail Jam competition, sponsored by Real Racine. "More than 30,000 cubic feet of snow will be compacted into
6-by-6-by-10-foot snow blocks. See how the 10 mammoth competition blocks
(approximately 5,000 lbs. each) are packed by visiting Monument Square
starting on Wednesday. The snow sculpting competition gets under way at 2
p.m. Friday and is scheduled to conclude at noon Sunday. The winning
team takes home a cash prize and will represent Wisconsin in the 2017
U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition. Visitors are invited to cast
their votes for the People’s Choice award.
"Be sure to catch the action at AGA Nation’s Downtown Rail Jam. A 2
1/2-story portable ramp will be placed on Fifth Street, just north of
Monument Square, where snowboarders and skiers will have the opportunity
to ride the park all weekend. A small sledding hill will be created
nearby for youngsters to enjoy.
(Photo by Riley Seeback)
"Friday features open riding for all along with demonstrations by
professional snowboarders at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, there is more open
riding for all ski levels capped by the snowboard and ski competition
($10 per entrant) starting at 4 p.m. The top prize is $500. Sunday’s
best trick competition starts at 12 noon.
"The Big Chill is presented by the Downtown Racine Corp. Major
sponsors include SC Johnson and CNH Industrial. The event, originally
scheduled for Jan. 8-10, was postponed because of unseasonably warm
temperatures. Fro details, visit www.racinedowntown.com"
"Some could call it fate, or coincidence. Whatever it was, helped a
woman out yesterday, January 11th. Stephanie Woodington had left work
sick, as she was walking out from filling her prescription, she came
across a situation that broke her heart.
"We spoke to her this morning. 'It broke my heart to see this young
mother walking in the cold with NO COAT while pushing a stroller with a
little one walking next to it. She walked past me I asked do you need
gloves? I popped my trunk an gave them 4 new pairs of gloves to double
up. She asked for 2 dollars to catch the bus, I went to the time machine
pulled out more than what she asked for gave it to her, an gave her my
coat too. I wanted to cry just knowing she was going back out in the
cold to walk without a coat. I am thankful because I knew she wouldn’t
be that cold walking with those babies.' "Stephanie asked us to please spread the word. Don’t ignore others.
She said this morning 'I pray what I do will inspire others to help
someone else out in need.'"
"The UW-Madison law professor who helped free Steven Avery after a
wrongful conviction in the 1980s says 'Making a Murderer,' the popular
Netflix documentary about his 2007 homicide trial, illustrates problems
in the criminal justice system that affect many cases beyond Avery's.
"Professor Keith Findley, a co-director of the Wisconsin Innocence Project, said his organization is not currently representing Avery, whose supporters say he was wrongfully convicted in the 2005 death of 25-year-old photographer Teresa Halbach.
"But
Findley said he has talked recently with Avery's attorneys, Dean Strang
and Jerome Buting, and noted the innocence project could revisit
Avery's case in the future, should new evidence come to light."
Thank God I'm not someone with an IQ of 73 who the investigators could goad into false statements. They never let up on that kid. No lawyer present at any time. Sometimes people confess to a crime they didn't commit just to get the investigators off of their backs.
"Due to the bitter temperatures for the next two nights-“First Baptist
Church of Racine, 3117 Lathrop Ave, will open their doors Monday, Jan
11 from 7 p.m. to 1:00 AM, Jan 12 for all who would like to gather for
coffee, milk and food in a warm and safe place. For those who want
emergency shelter, we will work with representatives from the Racine
Continuum of Care to try to arrange emergency shelter either in a
shelter or through hotel voucher program.
"First Baptist Church of Racine will be open Tuesday, January 12 from 7
p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday January 13th again offering anyone families
included, coffee, milk and food in a warm and safe place. "All are welcomed. We are a family-friendly site; there is a
separate safe childrens area where you can be together and get warm. To
reach them you can call (262) 554-7735, please leave a message
volunteers will be there tonight after 6 p.m."
By Ashley Luthern of the Journal SentinelJan. 10, 2016 11:50 a.m
"Racine police are searching for suspects in an overnight shooting at RoJo's tavern that wounded two men. "Officers found a 23-year-old man with
gunshot wound to the chest when they arrived at the tavern, 1317 Yout
St., for a report of a shooting about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, according to a
news release. "He was taken to Wheaton Franciscan Medical Center where he was being treated for his injuries on Sunday, police said. "About 20 minutes later, a 21-year-old man
arrived at the same hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg and told
authorities he was shot at the same tavern. "That man was treated and then taken to
Racine County Jail for unspecificed outstanding warrants, according to a
police news release. "Police continue to investigate and no suspects were in custody as of noon on Sunday. "Anyone with information about the
shooting is asked to call Racine police at (262) 635-7756. Anonymous
tips can be made to Crimestoppers at (262) 636-9330 or by texting RACS
plus the message to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D.
#TIP417 in the message"
"Racine Mayor John Dickert will hold office hours at several area businesses starting at 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wilson’s Coffee & Tea, 3306 Washington Ave.
"Dickert decided to hold the office hours every other month to bring the office to his constituents. "'If someone wants to talk to the mayor of the city, he or she should
be able to have access without undo effort. So I want to start getting
out regularly listening to Racinians, face-to-face,' Dickert said. "The purpose of the office hours is to listen to constituent concerns, answer questions and learn more about their experiences. "'As long as we have real conversation, I know that everyone should
get something out of the opportunity. I know I will,' he said.
"A Silver alert has been issued for missing 71 year old Racine man,
Tommy Lee Harris. He was last seen: 1/10/15 at 6 AM on foot from the
3300 block of Oakwood. Racine Police say that Tommy is unable to speak
because of a brain injury. He is described as a 71 black male Height:
5’9″ | Weight: 220
—Hair Color: black | Eye Color: brown
—Clothing: orange coat, blue jeans, brown boots
"Update for clothing Updated clothing at least 5 to six layers of
clothes, under a orange coat with no hood, may be carrying a back pack
"Anyone with information or that may see him is asked to contact Racine County Dispatch at 262-886-2300 right away."
"THANK
YOU READERS & DOERS!!!! 2015 finished with a great year for Racine
Uncovered website! We are the original, locally owned, longest running,
completely free website for everyone! Want to thank everyone out there! Our final totals for 2015 are:
"Editors' note: The video above is SFW ... more or less. "I've tried a lot of different virtual reality experiences. Some good, some extraordinarily amazing, and some terrible. But mostly good. "I've never, however, tried VR porn.
So when Naughty America, one of the U.S.'s largest pornography
production companies, invited me to try out VR porn for myself at CES, I wasn't sure what to expect. "Would I merely be a spectator in a room watching people get freaky? Or would I actually be having VR sex?
"I got my answer as soon as I slipped on a Samsung Gear VR headset and hit play on a VR porn video. "As the Naughty America title screen faded away, I found myself
transported into a bedroom. Kneeling before me was a female porn star
who was seductively talking dirty to me. I looked down and saw some
guy's muscular body. Well, that's not mine, I thought to myself. I was
confused. Whose body was this? Then I realized, I was now this guy. "The porn star brought in another female friend, and the next thing I
knew, they were both naked and performing oral sex on this VR guy, err,
me, turning the party into a raunchy threesome. "Even though I was conscious that the two porn stars weren't actually
there and that the guy's body wasn't really mine, I still thought they
were real. The more the porn girls jiggled their breasts in my face and
rubbed their butts against me, the more I internalized being the VR porn
guy. I felt my face get flushed as they showed me their, ahem, skills.
I am sorry that I missed doing Four for Fridays last week I guess I stayed up way to late to remember to post the questions. I hope everyone enjoyed their New Year. Here are your questions.
1) Did you stay to ring in the New Year?
2) Who did you spend ringing in the New Year with?
3) Did you make any New Years resolutions?
4) Did you have anything to drink to ring in the New Year and what was it?
Hello,, my snow queens and kings! How are you? Did you survive the last few blasts? We're supposed to have a warming trend with temperatures on the weekend in the 30's, and maybe even the 40's.
Whatever. Whatever winter brings us. I'm not going to complain about warm weather in the winter, but I sure can notice it. It;s pleasant, but weird., kind of like when you receive your first massage.... The Irregular Football League may be finished for the season, but the notorious NFL keeps going for awhile longer. Due to their meltdown at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday, the Green Bay Packers have to meet Washington on their field this Sunday, January10, at 3:40 pm. It's do or die for the Packers. Let's hope some of our best boys are up to the challenge. It ain't over til the fat lady sings. I have never seen or heard this so-called fat lady. How fat is she and what does she sing? Just another of life's mysteries. If you fret about too many, you'll blow your stack, Jack. Just be what it says in the image above
I'm cool, daddio.
You might even say I'm super-cool, like liquid nitrogen..Don;t touch me, I might even break off like ice. Thank you, everyone, for reading my blog today, Thank you for being my friends,
Despite what happens amongst us, we always show our love.
"Gresham man robbed of gun he was openly carrying"
KOIN 6 News Staff
Published:
Updated:
(MGN-Online)
"GRESHAM, Ore. (KOIN 6) — A man practicing his open carry right was robbed of the gun he was openly carrying. "William Coleman III was robbed of his Walter- brand P22 just after
2:00 a.m. October 4 in Gresham by a young man who asked him for it — and
flashed his own weapon as persuasion. "Coleman, 21, was talking to his cousin in the 17200 block of NE
Glisan St., after purchasing the handgun earlier that day, when a young
man asked him for a cigarette, police said. "The man then asked about the gun, pulled a gun from his own waistband and said 'I like your gun. Give it to me.' "Coleman handed over the gun and the man fled on foot."
Posted: January 4, 2016 in The Film "There
is a documentary series on Netflix called 'Making a Murderer'. After
viewing it, I am outraged with the injustices which have been
left unchecked in the case of Steven Avery of Manitowoc County in
Wisconsin. Avery’s unconstitutional mistreatment at the hands of corrupt
local law enforcement is completely unacceptable and is an abomination
of due process. However, in Racine County Wisconsin, 60 miles south, the corruption is running a similar course. Racine public officials, Law Enforcement, and State Representatives are conspiring to cover up money laundering, discrimination, racketeering and corruption all the way to Madison, Wisconsin. Only after a recent lawsuit, Holmes vs the City of Racine has information come to light. The residents of the City of Racine, are unaware of the corrupt activities that surround them as are the citizens of Manitowoc as these corruptactivities unfold in the Avery documentary on Netflix. Pattern or Practice – The Lie a sequel to Pattern or Practice is currently in production. Pattern or Practice started out as a documentary about unfair treatment and discrimination of people of color has exploded into far more. Like the Avery documentary Pattern or Practice – The Lie is developing into a shocking behind the scene look at the corruptionembedded in Racine County. I’m currently looking for a large producer to take this story national. Please share this post."
"Sturtevant Trustee Chris Larsen announced Monday his resignation from the village board effective Jan. 13. He sent his resignation letter Monday evening to the rest of the board and Village Administrator Mary Cole.
"In an interview with Racine County Eye, Larsen said he is moving out of the area and expects to be in his new Chris Larsenhome by Jan. 16.
"'I have very mixed feelings, of course,' he said. 'But I have an opportunity I can’t pass up, so I’m making the jump while I can.'
Credit - Racine County Eye
"Larsen has been a lifelong Racine-area resident and has lived in Sturtevant since 2005. He was elected to the board in 2009 and said serving the village has been an enjoyable experience.
"'I’m proud of our accomplishments on the board for the residents of Sturtevant,' he said. 'I’ve really enjoyed serving this village.'
"Village President Steve Jansen will meet with Cole Tuesday to discuss appointing someone to fill Larsen’s seat for the remainder of his term.
"He was re-elected in 2015, so the new board member will serve until the April 2017 election.
"'We’ll figure out a game plan,' Jansen said. 'I’m sure we’ll find someone to take the reins. Wherever Chris lands, I wish him well. He did a helluva good job for this village over the years.'"
"MOUNT PLEASANT — Winning pageants isn’t anything new for Mount Pleasant’s Jeanette Morelan.
"Morelan,
21, a senior at Belmont University in Tennessee, was named Miss
Nashville 2016 in a pageant on Nov. 8. She also won Miss America’s
Outstanding Teen award for the year 2010 at the age of 14, making her
the youngest ever to win the award.
"But for Morelan, the accolades and honors are about more than just external beauty.
"'It
allows the titleholder to not just be a pretty face wearing a crown,
but it allows the titleholder to have a voice,' she said.
"Throughout
her life, Morelan has been more than just a pretty face. When she won
Outstanding Teen while a student at The Prairie School, she raised more
than $200,000 for Children’s Miracle Network. At Belmont, she was the
school’s student body president as a junior. Over the summer, she went
to South Africa, where she was a teacher and soccer coach for
impoverished children.
"'I thought in a different dimension after
winning that,' Morelan said of being named Outstanding Teen at such a
young age. 'It’s all about the small things people can do to make a
difference.'"
"That belief is what inspired Morelan’s platform for
her pageants, which she calls 'the power of one.' Essentially, she tries
to get people to focus on the impact that they can make as an
individual on the world around them."
Sixty-six Wisconsin Army National
Guard members stand during a sendoff ceremony in Madison Monday morning.
The Wisconsin soldiers volunteered for the new unit assigned to the
101st Airborne as part of the first-ever Army initiative to integrate
soldiers from the National Guard, reserves and active duty.
"With a glittering Lake Michigan in the background and a great variety of shops and ethnic restaurants, Downtown Racine has been named to a list of top downtowns in Wisconsin. "The writers at OnlyInYourState.com regularly compile and post lists
of best things and places to find, taste, experience, see, drink, visit …
anything, really, in every state in America. "Dedicated writers who call a particular state home write articles to
celebrate all the amazing things that make their state great, and,
hopefully, entice others to visit as well. "Other stories that celebrate Wisconsin
include the most scenic drives, old schoolhouses, inexpensive places to
live, odd facts, incredible sites in winter, great seafood restaurants,
and more."
"A drinker who was declared dead after downing too much vodka in Russia woke up and found himself in a morgue.
"And rather than go home to sleep off the after effects of the alcohol, the man went straight back out to re-join his friends.
"The man had been at a party in the Khansanky region in Russia's far east, drinking vodka.
"After over
indulging on the spirit, he passed out and when paramedics arrived they
pronounced him dead and arranged for him to be taken to a local morgue.
"He was placed in the mortuary freezer as the facility was filled to capacity with dead bodies.
"But soon after, the man started to come round and was taken aback to find himself in new surroundings.
"According
to local media reports, he pounded on the freezer door and pleaded for
help before a security guard reported hearing noises to doctors.
"When
they opened the door, they found the panicked man who ran from the room
before he was questioned by police and then released.
"Aleksey
Stoyev, a police spokesman told Russian newspaper Khasanskiye Vesti:
'That night the local morgue was filled to its capacity, the bodies were
not only on the shelves, but also on the floor of the freezer room,
where our 'dead' man was allocated."
"The USA has, by far, the highest per capita gun ownership in the world. Progressives will tell you that this is what makes America the Murder Capitol of Planet Earth. But we're not, and in this devastatingly effective Firewall, Bill Whittle shows why the center of Gun Nut Nation is in fact one of the safest places in the world."
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