From Racine Exposed:
"The City Of Racine is again being sued in Federal Court for
alleged civil rights violations, this time it is Northwest Funeral Home
out of Milwaukee who is suing Racine City Officials, claiming unfair
treatment in their attempt to purchase the old Women’s Club at 740 Lake
Ave. across the street from Marsh Meredith Funeral Home.
"The Federal Lawsuit alleges that Northwest Funeral Chapel had
gained approval by the proper city commissions and had an accepted offer
to purchase the building from the seller for $275K, only to be denied
by the Racine Common Council.
"Less than 2 months later, The Marsh Meredith Funeral Home was
granted permission by the Racine Common Council to purchase the property
at 740 Lake Ave. for $225K and allowed to operate it’s funeral home
without the same restrictions applied to Northwest Funeral Home just 2
months prior.
"The Federal Lawsuit alleges The City Of Racine had an ongoing policy
and practice of showing favoritism and or bias in administering city
government."
Read more: https://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2015/03/21/another-civil-rights-violation-lawsuit-filed-against-the-city-of-racine/
Also see: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/114175172458/breaking-news-racine-mayor-john-dickert-and
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Friday, March 20, 2015
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! Another busy week has come and gone.... A perpetual cycle of work, rest and some play. Anyways, your questions....
1) Which relative do you talk to the most?
2) How old were you when you got your first set of glasses?
3) Have you ever worn braces?
4) Do you play computer/video games?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) Which relative do you talk to the most?
2) How old were you when you got your first set of glasses?
3) Have you ever worn braces?
4) Do you play computer/video games?
Enjoy your weekend!
Open Blog - Friday
Even though it's now officially spring, winter weather can still hang on. Spring cleaning, of course, takes place only when lizardmom says so.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Weekday Funny
From Racine Community Media:
“We are the leaders. We can see things that the average person can’t see.”
-City Of Racine 4th District Alderman Jim Kaplan.
Commentary: "Why Did Mt. Pleasant Giveaway $1M+ In Secret Sewer Amendment?"
From RacineUncovered:
"Commentary from Jerry Garski a Candidate for Mt. Pleasant President.
"In August of 2014, the Village of Mt. Pleasant Board voted to amend the Caledonia Sewer contract in closed session. The amendment includes forgiving interest owed to Mt. Pleasant by the Village of Caledonia on $5 million in exchange for a lump sum of $150,000 and lowers the interest rate for future payments.
"We know this because of a open records request filed by residents currently living on Highway V in the Village of Mt. Pleasant.
"Buried deep within nearly 250 documents is a copy of the amendment signed by Village President Mark Gleason. Nowhere in Village minutes is this action reported a potential violation of Wisconsin State Statutes.
"When the Board of Trustees goes into a closed session, they are required by law to report back out what they did. This 'secret' vote came as good news to the Village of Caledonia Board of Trustees who commended Village Administrator Janiuk for his 'effective negotiating' a few days later."
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/03/why-did-mt-pleasant-giveaway-1m-in-secret-sewer-amendment/
"Commentary from Jerry Garski a Candidate for Mt. Pleasant President.
"In August of 2014, the Village of Mt. Pleasant Board voted to amend the Caledonia Sewer contract in closed session. The amendment includes forgiving interest owed to Mt. Pleasant by the Village of Caledonia on $5 million in exchange for a lump sum of $150,000 and lowers the interest rate for future payments.
"We know this because of a open records request filed by residents currently living on Highway V in the Village of Mt. Pleasant.
"Buried deep within nearly 250 documents is a copy of the amendment signed by Village President Mark Gleason. Nowhere in Village minutes is this action reported a potential violation of Wisconsin State Statutes.
"When the Board of Trustees goes into a closed session, they are required by law to report back out what they did. This 'secret' vote came as good news to the Village of Caledonia Board of Trustees who commended Village Administrator Janiuk for his 'effective negotiating' a few days later."
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/03/why-did-mt-pleasant-giveaway-1m-in-secret-sewer-amendment/
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my fellow travelers on the weather
rollercoaster! How are you? When it’s been nice outdoors recently, it
seems like everyone gets out. Cabin
fever takes some time to cure. Everybody
wants to smell some fresh air and feel warm breezes. It will take a little time for the cabin
fever aftereffects to die down. Before
you know it, we’ll be complaining about the heat. It’s like there are rituals for every part of
the year, except this one. Unless you
consider drinking massive quantities of green beer and then puking it up to be
a ritual. We need to make a bigger deal
of the spring and fall equinoxes. I
don’t know that any saint wants to be associated with green gluttony.
However, the green sprouting to life all over the place is
good and natural. The daffodils and
tulips near the foundation of our home are already several inches high. With our climate, we have a way to go before
we start planting annuals. It was in the 60’s on Monday and in the 40’s
yesterday and today. I think some
vegetables tolerate, or even like, cooler temps.
. . .
And that’s as far as I got on today’s blog when Junior
wanted to talk about colleges and Señor Zanza wanted to talk about more adult
themes.
Life is just too busy at times.
Look out for the motorcycles making their reappearance on
our roads.
I love you all, each and every one.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
"AeroMobil 3.0 - official video"
"Published on Oct 29, 2014
The
current flying car prototype AeroMobil 3.0 incorporates significant
improvements and upgrades. It is now being tested in real flight
conditions since October 2014. Initially certified by the Slovak
Federation of Ultra-Light Flying, it now entered a regular
flight-testing program. "The AeroMobil 3.0 prototype is very close to the final product. It is predominantly built from the same materials as the final product, such as advanced composite materials for the body shell, wings, and wheels. It also contains all the main features that will be incorporated into the final product, such as avionics equipment, autopilot and an advanced parachute deployment system."
Read more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzYb68qXpD0
Once again we are promised a flying car. I'll believe it when the skies overhead are a big flying traffic jam.
Aurora Alert!
Big geomagnetic storm in progress today. I am watching aurora photos coming in from Europe right now and they are spectacular!
I just checked the Weather Underground and it is showing clear skies for Racine tonight so I figured I better post this quick!
There were aurora sightings from Wisconsin this morning before sunrise and the storm has intensified since then.
Oh, and it's a big one...no direct danger to people on the ground but strong enough that it could impact radio transmissions and GPS accuracy. Small chance some electrical grids could be tripped but probably not strong enough to cause permanent damage that would require extended downtime to fix.
Let me know if you see anything!
I just checked the Weather Underground and it is showing clear skies for Racine tonight so I figured I better post this quick!
There were aurora sightings from Wisconsin this morning before sunrise and the storm has intensified since then.
Oh, and it's a big one...no direct danger to people on the ground but strong enough that it could impact radio transmissions and GPS accuracy. Small chance some electrical grids could be tripped but probably not strong enough to cause permanent damage that would require extended downtime to fix.
Let me know if you see anything!
Monday, March 16, 2015
"8 Years of History 'Stay Tuned'"
From RacineUncovered:
"Almost 8 years ago I was involved with a little site called Racine News. Well keeping tabs on the local news sources such as Racine Post and The Journal Times I happen to cross paths with Beth David. She was just starting a new site devoted to crime and local politics called Racine Uncovered. Several months went by and I kept tabs on her budding site, she was using wordpress.com and was without a domain to call her own. I watched as her site grew, I was rather amazed at how many people visited her little blog. At times the site was so busy you would get error messages telling you the site was too busy and to try back latter. This is when I reached out and offered to take Beth and Racine Uncovered under my wing.
. . .
"Corey Becker
Site Administrator "
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/03/8-years-of-history-stay-tuned/
Hear! Hear! Beth has done more to improve Racine than anyone else I can think of. I'm grateful that she's active in our community. Thank you for your service.
"Almost 8 years ago I was involved with a little site called Racine News. Well keeping tabs on the local news sources such as Racine Post and The Journal Times I happen to cross paths with Beth David. She was just starting a new site devoted to crime and local politics called Racine Uncovered. Several months went by and I kept tabs on her budding site, she was using wordpress.com and was without a domain to call her own. I watched as her site grew, I was rather amazed at how many people visited her little blog. At times the site was so busy you would get error messages telling you the site was too busy and to try back latter. This is when I reached out and offered to take Beth and Racine Uncovered under my wing.
. . .
"Corey Becker
Site Administrator "
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/03/8-years-of-history-stay-tuned/
Hear! Hear! Beth has done more to improve Racine than anyone else I can think of. I'm grateful that she's active in our community. Thank you for your service.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Saturday, March 14, 2015
"Special Showing of Pattern or Practice”
From Racine Exposed:
Special viewing @ LUX Lounge
Monday March 30, 2015 @ 8 PM
2712 Martin Luther King Drive
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Also see: http://patternorpractice.com/
Friday, March 13, 2015
"DRIVERS LICENSE VS RIGHT TO TRAVEL"
Submitted by legal stranger:
"Despite actions of police and local courts, higher courts have ruled that American citizens have a right to travel without state permits"
Read more: http://www.apfn.org/apfn/travel.htm
Hell, in my old neighborhood, everyone knew that. I'd be surprised if more than 10% of the drivers were licensed.
Here, they're licensed, but none of them can see or hear, including me.
"Despite actions of police and local courts, higher courts have ruled that American citizens have a right to travel without state permits"
Read more: http://www.apfn.org/apfn/travel.htm
Hell, in my old neighborhood, everyone knew that. I'd be surprised if more than 10% of the drivers were licensed.
Here, they're licensed, but none of them can see or hear, including me.
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! Well, my crazy hours are back.... 12 hour shift today. At least, I get the weekend off. Here are your questions....
1) What would be the temperature outside before you wear shorts?
2) When do you prefer to listen to music?
3) How often do you get your car washed?
4) When was the last time you went to the museum?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) What would be the temperature outside before you wear shorts?
2) When do you prefer to listen to music?
3) How often do you get your car washed?
4) When was the last time you went to the museum?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, March 12, 2015
"Utah lawmakers vote to allow firing squad for carrying out death penalty"
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| This June 18, 2010, file photo shows the firing squad execution chamber at the Utah State Prison in Draper, Utah. Lawmakers passed a bill that would make it the only state to allow firing squads for carrying out a death penalty if there is a shortage of execution drugs. (AP Photo/Trent Nelson, File) |
By
on March 10, 2015 at 9:42 PM, updated March 10, 2015 at 9:44 PM
"SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah has passed a bill that would make it the only state to allow firing squads for carrying out a death penalty if there is a shortage of execution drugs.
"The bill's passage in the state Senate on Tuesday comes as states struggle to obtain lethal injection drugs amid a nationwide shortage.
"The legislation's sponsor, Republican Rep. Paul Ray of Clearfield, touted the measure as being a more humane form of execution. A team of trained marksmen is faster and more humane than the drawn-out deaths that have occurred in botched lethal injections, Ray said.
"The bill gives Utah options, he said. 'We would love to get lethal injection worked out so we can continue with that but if not, now we have a backup plan,' Ray told The Associated Press."
Read more: http://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2015/03/utah_lawmakers_vote_to_allow_f.html
http://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2015/03/utah_lawmakers_vote_to_allow_f.html
I don't understand this "shortage of execution drugs." What special drugs have to be used and why? Junkies are killing themselves all over the country with heroin and God-knows-what else. What about Propofol, the anesthetic that killed Michael Jackson? Give 'em a heavy dose and they drift off to dead land. I agree with Utah's decision. That's the first thing I told a friend of mine - "Just shoot them."
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my thawing, winter warriors! How are you?
Isn’t this weather gorgeous? Next
September, we’ll be whining about how the same temperatures are freezing
us. The only thing I see routinely
during the spring thaw is all the dirt and garbage in the snow banks along the
road that are finally poking their heads out.
The road sprouts filth while gardens sprout hopes of food and
flowers. Look for anything growing near
the foundation of a building. That’s
where the heat is now and where plants want to grow; usually, on the sunny side
of the street.
My picture for this week’s blog features a clover in honor
of St. Patrick’s Day which will take place on next Tuesday, March 17, 2015, a day before my next blog. This weekend, downtown Racine
has a St. Patrick’s Day parade starting at noon
on Saturday. I’m sure there will be
plenty of other activities and green beer. http://www.racinedowntown.com/stpats.html
I’m assuming that Señor Zanza and Junior will be there, for one reason or the
other. Sorry, but green beer doesn’t do it for me. I need green herbs to really get off. Then I get rather silly. Then I fall asleep.
Next Friday, March 20, is the Spring Solstice. Yahoo!
I mean, it doesn’t have the force of law behind it, but it’d be nice to
say it’s springtime. It would be nice to
believe that it’s springtime. It gives
one hope.
I have to make up for some lost sleep time, my dears, so I’m
cutting this short. Thank you to everyone
who read this blog. I love my audience
deeply.
Find out what really happened to Jimmy Hoffa. Just ask MadameZoltar@jtirregulars.com
Enjoy the warming weather, my friends. I think it’s curing a lot of cases of cabin
fever, including mine.
Open Blog - Wednesday
Oh, does Why Not not know what day of the week it is? Must've been a good party.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Daylight Saving Time Begins Tomorrow
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 AM tomorrow, Sunday, March 8th. Turn your clocks one hour ahead before you go to bed for the night or you might be late for church tomorrow.
OrbsCorbs for President in 2016
I hereby toss my hat into the political circus ring and declare my candidacy for President of the United States of America. I'm running, er, more like ambling, as an Independent. I support everybody and everything in this great nation of ours.
My current campaign slogan:
My current campaign slogan:
Friday, March 6, 2015
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! What a week! It started off slow and them quickly gained momentum .... Now it's like wildfire. Looking forward to Sunday... Anyways, your questions...
1) Have you ever attended a candlelit vigil?
2) When was the last time you went to the library?
3) Have you ever watched nature programs?
4) How many cars have you ever owned?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) Have you ever attended a candlelit vigil?
2) When was the last time you went to the library?
3) Have you ever watched nature programs?
4) How many cars have you ever owned?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, March 5, 2015
You know you're getting older . . .
You know you're getting older when AARP Magazine's cover boy is:
"Main Street bridge to be repaired, closed this month"
From The Journal Times.com:
March 04, 2015 7:20 pm • CARA SPOTO cara.spoto@journaltimes.com
"RACINE — The Main Street lift bridge will undergo emergency repairs later this month to fix cracks in its locking system.
"The cracks don’t pose a danger to motorists or others traveling across the bridge, but Public Works officials say the problem needs to be fixed to ensure the bridge is in working order ahead of boating season.
"The U.S. Coast Guard requires the city to staff and open and bridge by April 1 of each year.
"In a letter to the Public Works and Services Committee, Assistant Public Works Commissioner Tom Eeg explained that this winter, bridge inspectors had noticed problems with two parts of the bridge’s locking system — a tip lock and guide arm."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/main-street-bridge-to-be-repaired-closed-this-month/article_54dcb9bc-f224-5480-9190-40d47090b2aa.html
This damn bridge is a lemon. I believe that's it's been closed for repair numerous times a year during boating season. They're always working on it.
This illustrates to me the bullshit power of "New and Improved." We had to give a ton of money to Main Marine because they claimed that the bridge would divert traffic away from them. They ended up closing, anyway.
I remember the old bridge with wooden planks for a "sidewalk." It worked fine. But, no, someone had to spend taxpayers' money on something.
I used to drive down Main Street every day to see mom. I hated it when the bridge was closed. Now, it will affect me little.
March 04, 2015 7:20 pm • CARA SPOTO cara.spoto@journaltimes.com
"RACINE — The Main Street lift bridge will undergo emergency repairs later this month to fix cracks in its locking system.
"The cracks don’t pose a danger to motorists or others traveling across the bridge, but Public Works officials say the problem needs to be fixed to ensure the bridge is in working order ahead of boating season.
"The U.S. Coast Guard requires the city to staff and open and bridge by April 1 of each year.
"In a letter to the Public Works and Services Committee, Assistant Public Works Commissioner Tom Eeg explained that this winter, bridge inspectors had noticed problems with two parts of the bridge’s locking system — a tip lock and guide arm."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/main-street-bridge-to-be-repaired-closed-this-month/article_54dcb9bc-f224-5480-9190-40d47090b2aa.html
This damn bridge is a lemon. I believe that's it's been closed for repair numerous times a year during boating season. They're always working on it.
This illustrates to me the bullshit power of "New and Improved." We had to give a ton of money to Main Marine because they claimed that the bridge would divert traffic away from them. They ended up closing, anyway.
I remember the old bridge with wooden planks for a "sidewalk." It worked fine. But, no, someone had to spend taxpayers' money on something.
I used to drive down Main Street every day to see mom. I hated it when the bridge was closed. Now, it will affect me little.
"Russia’s Pravda Bashes Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker"
From Racine Exposed:
"Russia’s Pravada runs a hard hitting Editorial titled:
"Will Wisconsin’s ignorance become America’s ignorance again? –
"And makes RE wonder – what happened to the spineless Wisconsin State Journal and The Journal Times? The times they are a changing when Pravda is telling great truths about American Politicians and the Political Environment – while American Newspapers cover up the truth and actively war-monger."
Read more: https://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2015/03/04/russias-pravda-bashes-wisconsin-governor-scott-walker/
"Russia’s Pravada runs a hard hitting Editorial titled:
"Will Wisconsin’s ignorance become America’s ignorance again? –
"And makes RE wonder – what happened to the spineless Wisconsin State Journal and The Journal Times? The times they are a changing when Pravda is telling great truths about American Politicians and the Political Environment – while American Newspapers cover up the truth and actively war-monger."
Read more: https://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2015/03/04/russias-pravda-bashes-wisconsin-governor-scott-walker/
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