Is that a ring-tailed poot?
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Ring-Tailed Poot Sighting, No. 2
The one that got away.
All kitchen cabinets must be kept open for inspection at all times. Seriously. If not, he pulls a cabinet door slightly open, then lets it bang back shut, over and over again. He sleeps on the top shelf of the left cabinet.
The Christmas goodies he received from Aunt Mary.
"6 Tricky Terms in Christmas Carols"
From Dictionary.com:
http://dictionary.reference.com/?sshow=christmas-carols
Everything you ever wanted to know about figgy pudding and more.
Useless Information
Racine use to
have many movie theaters.
These are the
ones I can remember:
Granada Rialto
Venetian Uptowner
West Racine
Marcus Brothers Theaters
Perry & Washington Ave
Rapids Dr. & Mount Pleasant
Regency Mall
Westgate
Outdoor - Ohio & Washington
Mid City
Outdoor – Hy32 & Chicory Road
Going south is
the Keno Outdoor – Hy 32 South of Kenosha
Going north
was the 41-Twin Outdoors – 27th Street in Franklin, WI
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, Santa’s helpers! How are you? Merry Christmas! Rejoice, rejoice! I hope that Santa brought you everything that
you wanted. I hope everyone has thermal
underwear. Santa must have one heck of a
heater in that sleigh to stay comfortable in these temperatures.
Winter started strong this year and has remained so thus
far. I encourage everyone to dress
properly for the weather. We all know
the mantra: layers. Wear layers of
clothing and put a hat on your head.
Drinking alcohol will give you the illusion of warmth, but in reality it
takes heat away from your body core.
When it’s very cold out there, stay home if you can.
As everyone in the civilized world now knows, our stupendous
Green Bay Packers lost last Sunday. That
was entirely their effort, and it wasn’t enough. Thankfully the Chicago Bears also lost. They might have had a little help with
that. Ahem. This Sunday, our phenomenal Packers face
those same Bears, at Soldier Field, for the NFC North Division title. The Packers-Bears rivalry has never been
stronger. We must beat our archenemy on
his turf. May the force (and a few other
things) be with you, Packers!
The Irregular Football League’s season has ended with Mr.
Hale-Bopp’s Half-Astrophysicists in first place and my Screaming Psychics in
second. The rest in order are: Racine Irregulars, third; Fighting Mongrels,
fourth; Orbliterators, fifth; and The Mighty Bears, sixth. Congratulations to everyone who played. Hip-hip-hooray for us!
I hope that you’re enjoying all of the love of the holidays
and feeling none of the stress. This can
be a very difficult time of year for a lot of different people for a lot of different
reasons. Reality may pale in comparison
to expectations. Memories of Christmases
past may haunt. Even the short, overcast
days contribute to the problem. If you
suffer from depression or distress during the holidays, be assured that you’re
not alone. There are many like us. Talk to your pastor or spiritual leader about
it. Or seek help from a social services
agency. Or from your doctor. “A problem shared is a problem halved.”
While I lolled in Cancun last week,
Junior and Señor Zanza finally decorated the outside of our home. When I fist saw it, I thought, “It looks like
a drunken idiot did it.” I later learned that Señor Zanza was drunk
when they did it. And I suspect Junior
was taking sips of Señor Zanza’s beer when he wasn’t looking. Well, it’s the thought that counts. They meant well, even as our home has been
attracting UFOs ever since.
Did anyone get something very special for Christmas? Would you like to share with us about
it? Señor Zanza gave me a ring. (No, not an engagement ring.) It’s a beautiful ruby which his mother once
wore. It’s breathtaking. Thank you, my sweet Señor.
Thank you, reader, for dropping by to check out my
blog. May the blessings of this season
be multiplied in your life and in your heart.
Enjoy the holiday. If
you’re off from work, enjoy the break.
Take it slow and steady on winter streets and roads. If you’re drinking, let someone else
drive. Telestich!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
"The United States of America: Tougher Laws On Bullying"
Karen Aber
Racine, WI
"A young lady in my hometown of Racine, WI, took her life with bullying being a factor in December of 2013. I want The United States of America to recognize that bullying is an epidemic and hold those doing it accountable for their actions. Join me in making this need for change known."
Read more: http://www.change.org/petitions/the-united-states-of-america-tougher-laws-on-bullying
I don't know if laws need to be changed or made, but I was bullied by classmates at a vulnerable age. To this day, I can't stand being in a crowd. The hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I expect to be attacked by a mob.
Local Loyalty - Funky Hannah's
Welcome back to another edition of Local Loyalty!
Today's feature, is one of my guilty pleasures,
Funky Hannah's Bead and Art,
324 Main St, Racine.
Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-4
Check out their website!
Funky Hannah's has been in business for 16 years, Black Friday.
I enjoy making my own jewelery, and for the most part, it's much cheaper and you make it just the way YOU want it. The selections is great, and everyone who works there knows how to work with everything and can help with any project you may find yourself in to. It is our only bead shop in town. Sure, a few other stores have beads but none that are solely focused on them and helping people do different projects with them.
They have classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
The 3 words Amanda chose to describe her store -
Fun
Inspiring
and Healing.
Healing may sound crazy to some of you, but sitting down with a project, takes you out of whatever crappy day you may have had and is incredibly therapeutic.
OH - and the story about the Hannah of Funky Hannah's, it's Amanda's mom, who is one of those cleaver, crafty, talented sorts. I don't possess the creative gene, but do enjoy making simple things to match whatever I need.
They have some jewelery already made and great for gifts.
Gift certificates are available as well.
Guys shop there too!
During our visit, an older gentleman came in to pick up a few things for a project he and his wife were working on. How sweet!
Of course, he also picked up a gift certificate :)
Stop in and check them out!!
Sunday, December 22, 2013
BLB at Lambeau Field
Our own BL Basketcase represents the JTI as she watches today's Packer game from the 40 yard line.
Update: BLB has received VIP treatment from the Packers organization and placed in the
warm press box.
Update: The Packer organization invited BLB into the luxury press box for the second
half. Interviews to follow.
Update: After a few vodkas from her own cauldron, BLB secures her interview with legend
Vince Lombardi.
Christmas Lights 2013 Part 4!
Sorry to say this is going to be the last of the Christmas decorations unless I get some really nice pictures of some from up north. The reason for this is we are leaving tomorrow to go up north for Christmas with our families. I hope everyone enjoys these pictures I am posting and yes there is going to be another theme with the exception of the first picture. Here are the pictures:
I seen Winnie the Pooh and Tigger on the Teeter Totter on my way to see Drew for lunch one day and I could not resist getting a picture of this. I thought it was so cute!
The Waterfall is back at the Racine Zoo Wheary Lights on Main St. Racine Wi. I was so happy to see this back.
The Train are at the Racine Zoo Wheary Lights on Main St. Racine Wi.
The Tugboat are at the Racine Zoo Wheary Lights on Main St. Racine Wi.
The Penguin Slide are at the Racine Zoo Wheary Lights on Main St. Racine Wi.
The Walrus and Penguins are at the Racine Zoo Wheary Lights on Main St. Racine Wi.
Then we have Santa Claus waving hello to you at the Racine Zoo Wheary Lights on Main St. Racine Wi.
I hope everyone is enjoying the pictures I have been posting. I really do enjoy going out to take the pictures to share with everyone. I would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas!
I hope everyone is enjoying the pictures I have been posting. I really do enjoy going out to take the pictures to share with everyone. I would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas!
When "blogger" is a bad word :(
Bumping this post due to recent activity.
This blog has drawn quite a bit of outside comments that are not friendly in nature. Lizardmom has been mediating her blog and responding on her own. Since most of us look only to the most recent posts, many of you may have been unaware of the activity taking place.
Regardless of our own views on this subject, agree or disagree, we need to support the right of all our blog authors to post without fear of bullying in return. When we post we understand we hold a responsibility to be fair and honest, and acknowledge that our individual views may differ from others. In return, we expect not to be personally attacked.
I am sharing this post again because we need to put it to rest. As my most recent comment after stumbling upon this continued conversation said, "If something ugly needs to be talked about, we do, but we aren't here to flame." -kkdither
Yesterday, I visited and interviewed a handful of down-town businesses. As always, they were so very gracious and kind to take time out to speak with me about their business. I always get the warm fuzzies after being in the small, locally owned and run businesses.
I only had 2 confirmed interviews set up but stopped in and was able to get a couple more. My last impromptu visit, was with a wonderful, very kind lady. She was very welcoming and warm. When I told her that I was part of a local blogging site, I could tell she tensed up. I was perplexed by that, but as she spent time with me, she began to open up about something.
Her business, and even her, personally, has been hatefully, and very hurtfully attacked by some bloggers. I was shocked and deeply saddened. No wonder when I said the word "blogger", it made her uneasy. There is a chance that one of our own family may have hurt her :(
I'm not going to go into details, but the things that she has been attacked for were all based on misinformation and for personal relationships she has with particular people. I know I don't want to be judged by the people I know for other people I know and am friends with, especially if I haven't been spoken to and asked about things before being berated.
We left our original 'home' because of the mean, ugliness that was prevalent. To think that possibly one or more of our own has hurt her, I felt crushed.
This is the only blog I am part of, I don't follow any local blogs, I don't dabble in politics, as it's an instant, ugly thing most of the time.
These small businesses need our support. We have watched so many businesses, huge, big, small, we've seen them all shapes and sizes go out of business. If we don't take the time to support these local shops, shame on us.
If you think you know something about a business but haven't given them the chance to confirm or deny what you're accusing them of, please consider stopping in and talking with them for the real story. Remember, we're the good guys :) Behind every small business are real, live human beings. Give them a chance.
This blog has drawn quite a bit of outside comments that are not friendly in nature. Lizardmom has been mediating her blog and responding on her own. Since most of us look only to the most recent posts, many of you may have been unaware of the activity taking place.
Regardless of our own views on this subject, agree or disagree, we need to support the right of all our blog authors to post without fear of bullying in return. When we post we understand we hold a responsibility to be fair and honest, and acknowledge that our individual views may differ from others. In return, we expect not to be personally attacked.
I am sharing this post again because we need to put it to rest. As my most recent comment after stumbling upon this continued conversation said, "If something ugly needs to be talked about, we do, but we aren't here to flame." -kkdither
Yesterday, I visited and interviewed a handful of down-town businesses. As always, they were so very gracious and kind to take time out to speak with me about their business. I always get the warm fuzzies after being in the small, locally owned and run businesses.
I only had 2 confirmed interviews set up but stopped in and was able to get a couple more. My last impromptu visit, was with a wonderful, very kind lady. She was very welcoming and warm. When I told her that I was part of a local blogging site, I could tell she tensed up. I was perplexed by that, but as she spent time with me, she began to open up about something.
Her business, and even her, personally, has been hatefully, and very hurtfully attacked by some bloggers. I was shocked and deeply saddened. No wonder when I said the word "blogger", it made her uneasy. There is a chance that one of our own family may have hurt her :(
I'm not going to go into details, but the things that she has been attacked for were all based on misinformation and for personal relationships she has with particular people. I know I don't want to be judged by the people I know for other people I know and am friends with, especially if I haven't been spoken to and asked about things before being berated.
We left our original 'home' because of the mean, ugliness that was prevalent. To think that possibly one or more of our own has hurt her, I felt crushed.
This is the only blog I am part of, I don't follow any local blogs, I don't dabble in politics, as it's an instant, ugly thing most of the time.
These small businesses need our support. We have watched so many businesses, huge, big, small, we've seen them all shapes and sizes go out of business. If we don't take the time to support these local shops, shame on us.
If you think you know something about a business but haven't given them the chance to confirm or deny what you're accusing them of, please consider stopping in and talking with them for the real story. Remember, we're the good guys :) Behind every small business are real, live human beings. Give them a chance.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
"Bonded kittens looking for a home"
From RacineUncovered:
"Everyone launches into busy weekends and holiday travel, we wanted to tell the stories of two brave kittens whose paths were destined to cross. If we all hit that little Share button, I’m certain we could find them a home in time for the holidays!
"Yankee, a tiny grey and white kitten, was found alone under a trailer in an alleyway. He had an injured shoulder and was terrified of people. After he was brought to the WHS Racine Campus, our staff persistently showed him what it felt like to be loved, and he soon blossomed into an affectionate little gentleman.
"Pine Cone, on the other hand, was a ham for attention from the day she arrived at the shelter, despite having two infected, ruptured eyes and no vision. Our Dr. Langston knew the only way she would be healthy and pain-free was to remove what was left of her eyes. She was a wonderful patient and healed up very nicely.
"Knowing that both of these kittens had been through so much at such a young age, we introduced Yankee to Pine Cone. They took to each other immediately; playing when they felt well and cuddling when they needed comfort. Once we saw how bonded they had become, we made them an official Required Pair and they’ve been searching for a family together ever since.
"If you know someone who has room enough if their home and heart for two truly remarkable friends, please pass along Yankee & Pine Cone’s information!"
http://www.wihumane.org/adopt/animal?id=21502643
http://www.wihumane.org/adopt/animal?id=21588857
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2013/12/bonded-kittens-looking-for-a-home/
If I didn't already have Charlie, I would love to adopt these two.
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| Credit-Wisconsin Humane Society |
"Everyone launches into busy weekends and holiday travel, we wanted to tell the stories of two brave kittens whose paths were destined to cross. If we all hit that little Share button, I’m certain we could find them a home in time for the holidays!
"Yankee, a tiny grey and white kitten, was found alone under a trailer in an alleyway. He had an injured shoulder and was terrified of people. After he was brought to the WHS Racine Campus, our staff persistently showed him what it felt like to be loved, and he soon blossomed into an affectionate little gentleman.
"Pine Cone, on the other hand, was a ham for attention from the day she arrived at the shelter, despite having two infected, ruptured eyes and no vision. Our Dr. Langston knew the only way she would be healthy and pain-free was to remove what was left of her eyes. She was a wonderful patient and healed up very nicely.
"Knowing that both of these kittens had been through so much at such a young age, we introduced Yankee to Pine Cone. They took to each other immediately; playing when they felt well and cuddling when they needed comfort. Once we saw how bonded they had become, we made them an official Required Pair and they’ve been searching for a family together ever since.
"If you know someone who has room enough if their home and heart for two truly remarkable friends, please pass along Yankee & Pine Cone’s information!"
http://www.wihumane.org/adopt/animal?id=21502643
http://www.wihumane.org/adopt/animal?id=21588857
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2013/12/bonded-kittens-looking-for-a-home/
If I didn't already have Charlie, I would love to adopt these two.
"Free access to Journal Times e-edition throughout weekend"
From The Journal Times.com:
"December 20, 2013 10:00 am • Journal Times staff
"RACINE - Forecast weather conditions for freezing rain and snow will likely result in delayed delivery of weekend editions of The Journal Times, especially in rural areas.
"Access to electronic replica copies of The Journal Times will remain free throughout the weekend. For the current day's newspaper, visit http://jo-ee.journaltimes.com/eedition."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/free-access-to-journal-times-e-edition-throughout-weekend/article_41a52482-6988-11e3-931c-001a4bcf887a.html
Free is good, right?
"December 20, 2013 10:00 am • Journal Times staff
"RACINE - Forecast weather conditions for freezing rain and snow will likely result in delayed delivery of weekend editions of The Journal Times, especially in rural areas.
"Access to electronic replica copies of The Journal Times will remain free throughout the weekend. For the current day's newspaper, visit http://jo-ee.journaltimes.com/eedition."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/free-access-to-journal-times-e-edition-throughout-weekend/article_41a52482-6988-11e3-931c-001a4bcf887a.html
Free is good, right?
Friday, December 20, 2013
From AARP.org - Memory Test
"Test your smarts about normal forgetfulness and early signs of dementia:"
I got 8 out of 9 right. I guesed at a few, but blew it on the last question. Should I be proud that I know so much about dementia? I'll probably forget it all anyway.
I got 8 out of 9 right. I guesed at a few, but blew it on the last question. Should I be proud that I know so much about dementia? I'll probably forget it all anyway.
Do You Know What Google Knows?
I have an Android phone and suspect some of you do too. When you set it up, Google asks for permission to use your location for various reasons. There is some utility for this so you may have said yes. I say yes for some applications but not for others depending on what advantages it offers and if I want to use those features.
It turns out you can find out exactly what info google collects on you, organized by day. Log into your google account and go to http://maps.google.com/locationhistory and you will see a map of everywhere you (or at least your phone) went that day. Here is the map that comes up for a recent random day in my life.
It turns out you can find out exactly what info google collects on you, organized by day. Log into your google account and go to http://maps.google.com/locationhistory and you will see a map of everywhere you (or at least your phone) went that day. Here is the map that comes up for a recent random day in my life.
One thing you will notice is that I appeared not to follow the roads! I assure you I was not drunkenly driving across people's lawns all day. My best guess is that they only take data at certain times so the exact route you take from point A to B is lost.
Google offers you the option to delete your history for that day or delete all your history. I am not sure how "deleted" your history really is when you choose this option. You can export your history as a KML file (if you know how to analyze them) and see time stamps of every data point they have.
I don't know if Apple Maps has a similar feature, but I bet they collect similar info if you allow it.
I wonder how much data is collected even if you turn off all location services? I know there are useful services that are enabled by this data yet there are definitely lots of reasons to be wary of abuse by both government and corporate interests.
Now you know why Walter White always used burners!
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! Busy, busy. busy! It has been a hectic week preparing for Christmas... Between weather issues, shopping and overtime, I'm surprised that I haven't lost my marbles....yet.... Anyways, here are your questions....
1) What is your favorite Christmas movie?
2) What Christmas traditions do you have?
3) What is one Christmas memory can you share?
4) What put you into a Christmas mood?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) What is your favorite Christmas movie?
2) What Christmas traditions do you have?
3) What is one Christmas memory can you share?
4) What put you into a Christmas mood?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wild Root Market: "The News You Have Been Waiting For!"
"We can hardly hold back our excitement as we make the announcement we
know you have all been waiting for! We are so pleased that our holiday
gift to you is the news that WE HAVE A CONTRACT IN PLACE FOR A SITE FOR
WILD ROOT MARKET COOPERATIVE!
"(Drum roll, please)
"Our first Racine location will be:
1101 Grove Avenue in West Racine
(Formerly the site of a Piggly Wiggly grocery store)
"We recognize there has been a great deal of speculation in the
community that this property would be our eventual site and it may come
as no surprise that we made this decision. While the potential of this
site may have seemed obvious, there were many factors to evaluate and
consider for this location and others -- and we needed to be ready to
make this commitment on your behalf. We also needed a critical
threshold of owners to take this important step and we are so grateful
for the trust and faith each of you has shown in this project.
"The good news is we are well prepared to move forward and we are
confident this centrally located site offers the best potential for a
successful store. Among its many advantages:
- It was formerly a grocery store so it already contains important infrastructure that may reduce construction expense.
- It generated the highest sales projections in both our market studies.
- It has plenty of parking and it is on a bus line.
- It is located within a densely populated residential area that also happens to be a federally designated 'food desert.'
- Its location next to a CVS Pharmacy and its close proximity to other thriving businesses in West Racine offer important retail synergy"
See also: http://wildrootmarket.coop/
I wish them good luck. I've thought about joining in the past, but I don't know if it'd be worth it. It costs $200 to join.
Christmas Lights 2013 Part 3!
I have been busy with going out and getting Christmas light pictures, making my Christmas cookies and trying to get Christmas presents wrapped. I really am not getting to much accomplished or that is how I am feeling. Last night Drew and I went out to get a few more pictures to share with you so I decided to share them with you right away. Here are the pictures:
This picture was taken on Main St. in Racine by the Zoo.
This picture was taken on Main St. in Racine by the Zoo.
This picture was taken on Main St. in Racine by the Zoo.
This picture was taken on Main St. in Racine by the Zoo.
This is the Christmas Tree on Main St. in Racine.
This is the Nativity set up on Main St. in Racine by the tree. I like this picture because they put a star above it this year.
Yes the theme today is all down Main St. and there is more pictures to come. I have to get my cookies done by this weekend so I can get Daddy Orbs his plate of Cookies so he don't think I forgot about him. So I will try to get more pictures on here tomorrow. Everyone be careful out there we have snow and sleet coming tonight.
Yes the theme today is all down Main St. and there is more pictures to come. I have to get my cookies done by this weekend so I can get Daddy Orbs his plate of Cookies so he don't think I forgot about him. So I will try to get more pictures on here tomorrow. Everyone be careful out there we have snow and sleet coming tonight.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Dear Madame Zoltar
Madame Zoltar has gone on a mini-sabbatical to her timeshare condo in Cancun to battle the winter blues. She sends her love to all of the Irregulars and looks forward to resuming her blog next week, on Christmas Day.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Comet Lovejoy and the Hercules Cluster
I got behind posting here, but last Sunday morning I went out to get Comet Lovejoy as it was passing a little over 5 degrees from the Hercules Globular cluster, also known as M13. It would have been better Saturday morning, but I got back from a trip late Friday night and getting up early Saturday just didn't happen.
The problem Sunday morning was the Moon. The Moon was approaching full and lit up the sky when I got to Saguaro National Park east. I couldn't see Lovejoy with the naked eye, but found it with binoculars. I took a few pics while waiting for the Moon to set. Once the Moon set, there was a very brief window before morning twilight started brightening the sky. Fortunately, I was ready to make the most of the 20 minutes or so I had.
Here is Comet Lovejoy in the lower right of the image and the fuzzy blob of M13 in the upper left.
Next I zoomed in for a closer view of Lovejoy.
Lovejoy still has a very nice tail. I could see the comet as a fuzzy blob naked eye once the Moon set, but it is not quite as bright as it was a couple of weeks ago. Finally, as the sky began to gradually brighten, I found a nice saguaro and did a much wider shot with the comet.
The Moon is entering the morning sky and will make Comet Lovejoy much less impressive, but it should still be in reach of binoculars. The comet if forecast to slowly fade to a magnitude of about 6.0 by the end of the month when the Moon will finally get out of the way. You would need really dark skies to catch it with the naked eye although it should still be all right in binoculars. Due to the Moon, I probably won't try for it again for a couple of weeks. However, I hope to use some of the slower time around the holidays next week to try some photography in the evening!
Reprinted with permission from the Half-Astrophysicist Blog.
Christmas Lights Part 2
Since I am up early this morning I thought I would post some more Christmas lights to share with everyone. Here they are:
I think it is not Christmas without the Peanuts this was taken at Candy Cane Lane in West Allis Wi..
A Dinosaur pulling the sliegh this was taken at Candy Cane Lane in West Allis Wi.. I just could not believe how tall this dinosaur was.
Mickey Mouse and Sponge Bob at Candy Cane Lane in West Allis Wi.
The Little Drummer Boys on Aberdeen Dr. in Caledonia Wi.
This house is on Aberdeen Dr. in Caledonia Wi. This house has music playing from the radio station.
This tree was taken on Aberdeen Dr. in Caledonia Wi..
I have been out taking more pictures since these so I hope that everyone enjoys the pictures. There is more to come soon.
I have been out taking more pictures since these so I hope that everyone enjoys the pictures. There is more to come soon.
Monday, December 16, 2013
"Can The City of Racine Afford Mayor John Dickert?"
From Racine Exposed:
"On November 13, 2013, The Committee of the Whole met in a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the Mayor’s Budget. You would have thought that the City of Racine Finance Director, Dave Brown, and Mayor John Dickert, would have been prepared with readily available facts and figures to answer the questions and concerns of the Alderman. The purpose of the meeting is for the Aldermen to discuss the budget and then vote on whether or not to move the budget forward to the Common Council for a vote. WELL, as we shall see, they did not come prepared, were unable to answer a simple question, and, once again, provided an evasive answer by making uncorroborated claims."
Read more: http://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/can-the-city-of-racine-afford-mayor-john-dickert/
"On November 13, 2013, The Committee of the Whole met in a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the Mayor’s Budget. You would have thought that the City of Racine Finance Director, Dave Brown, and Mayor John Dickert, would have been prepared with readily available facts and figures to answer the questions and concerns of the Alderman. The purpose of the meeting is for the Aldermen to discuss the budget and then vote on whether or not to move the budget forward to the Common Council for a vote. WELL, as we shall see, they did not come prepared, were unable to answer a simple question, and, once again, provided an evasive answer by making uncorroborated claims."
Read more: http://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/can-the-city-of-racine-afford-mayor-john-dickert/
"Mega Millions jackpot jumps, could reach $1 billion"
"(CNN) -- The Mega Millions jackpot is juicy, but thanks to new, longer odds, it's entirely possible the payout could reach $1 billion by Christmas.
"Nope, that wasn't a typo -- 'b' as in 'boy.'
"When no winner was
selected in Friday's drawing, the jackpot rolled over to $550 million,
the second-largest payout ever. It jumped again Monday to $586 million,
with a cash payout of $316.5 million, said Tandi Reddick, a spokeswoman
for the Georgia Lottery.
"The total could easily increase again before Tuesday night's drawing.
"So, the real question is: What are the chances of winning?
"Well, as CNN reported last week, you have a much, much better chance of being killed by an asteroid, and while those are long odds, they're even longer than they were in early October."
I'm gonna buy a lottery ticket. I do this only when the jackpots are huge. I know I don't have a chance. If I get hit by an asteroid instead, hale-bopp can blog about it.
Local Loyalty - Borzynski's
Today's feature is Borzynski's Farm and Floral Market,
11600 Washington Ave, Mount Pleasant, between Hy. V and I-94.
There hours are -
Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm,
Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Check them out!
I had the best time visiting with Kristin Borzynski!
I've been to their store, and every time I find something new and exciting.
It truly is a place like no other. It's the best of many worlds,
farmers market, gift shop, bakery, speciality foods store and much more.
The 3 words Kristin chose to describe their store, are -
Welcoming (most definitely!)
Delightful (spot on!)
and Delicious (to all senses!)
We visited up in the loft.
(all the times I've been there, I hadn't even noticed the loft)
It was warm and cozy, a wonderful place to get something from the bakery, go up and read and enjoy the homey, coziness of it all. What a wonderful escape from the crazy pace our lives keep.
They grow as much as their produce as possible, in the fall, it is very plentiful! They bring in other seasonal fruits and veggies, and the quality is awesome!
This year marked their 20th anniversary as a store. Before having the store, they had a rich heritage of farming, primarily cabbage. They have many fields here in WI, but also in Georga, Texas and Illinois.
I grew up in the country, surrounded by cabbage fields, so we had somewhat of a connection :)
The popcorn they carry, is grown just down the road - talk about local! I love that!! Years ago, my girls had braces and could only have "hulless" popcorn. 1st question was 'what the heck is hulless'? We found out and I've been somewhat of a popcorn snob ever since. I didn't know I could get it locally, so I was ordering it online out of Port Washington. One day while visiting Borzynski's, I noticed they carried the same kind! I was so excited! They I found out it was grown just down the road, way awesome! My favorite 2 kinds are baby white or yellow rice (small kernel like regular white popcorn), and orchard blossom (big kernel like yellow). Good stuff! Give it a try!
Besides the website, they can also be found on Facebook.
I encourage you to stop on down the road and check them out. The gift shop is simply wonderful, and the smells coming out of the bakery, yum!
What are you waiting for? Go! :)
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Crow Kills on the Highway
This is very important to know about the CROW KILLS on
the highways across the nation.
Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority
found over 200 dead crows near greater Boston recently, and there was concern
that they may have died from Avian Flu.
A Bird Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows,
and, to everyone's relief, confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu.
The cause of death appeared to be vehicular impacts.
However, during the detailed (and probably very costly I
might add) analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared on the
bird's beaks and claws. By analyzing these paint residues it was determined
that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, while only 2% were
killed by an impact with a car.
Did you know that paint is different on trucks than on
cars?
I don't know how do they know that stuff? ... Scary Hey?
MTA then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine
if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentages of truck kills versus
car kills.
The Ornithological Behaviorist very quickly concluded the
cause:
when crows eat road kill, they always have a look-out
crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending danger. They discovered that while
all the lookout crows could shout "Cah",
........... not a single one could shout
"Truck."
Absolutely amazing!
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