Why Spend The Money, "U.S. 41/Wisconsin 29" Interchange

From the Green Bay Press.

Why Are we spending all this money and make all these changes if we all will drive the Obama cars.

"U.S. 41/Wisconsin 29 interchange to get 8 roundabouts
DOT holds public meeting on project, set for 2011

By Malavika Jagannathan • mjaganna@greenbaypressgazette.com • May 28, 2009

About 50 people attended a public meeting Wednesday evening to see the changes proposed by the Department of Transportation for the interchange of U.S. 41 and Wisconsin 29, including eight roundabouts.
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The interchange is pegged for major reconstruction between 2011 and 2015 to separate regional traffic between the freeways from local traffic on Shawano Avenue.

About 160,000 vehicles will travel through U.S. 41 and Wisconsin 29 in 2035, according to the DOT.

Hobart resident Tuf Zimmer, who lives in the Indian Trails neighborhood, said he feels more positive about the project after seeing the information presented at the meeting but is concerned with the eight roundabouts being installed at intersections and ramps.

"I'm going to have to go through seven if I want to go to Fleet Farm, and that's my concern," Zimmer said.

"But 10 years from now it'll be good."

Eight interchanges along the highway in Brown County will be reconstructed as part of a massive U.S. 41 reconstruction project.

The improvements on Wisconsin 29 will occur concurrently with the interchange work. That work is planned for 2011, although the exact schedule has yet to be mapped out, U.S. 41 communications manager Kris Schuller said.

Other changes include a frontage road between Brown County J and Packerland Drive, an interchange at Packerland Drive, a free flow interchange between Wisconsin 29 and U.S. 41, reconstruction of Taylor Street between Dousman Street and the railroad crossing south of Shawano Avenue and roundabouts at various intersections.

Keith Schuch of ELS Escort Limousine received a letter from the DOT about the meeting and came with the concern that his business's larger vehicles and stretch limos wouldn't fit around the roundabouts.

But Schuch, who lives near Wisconsin 29 and whose business is located on Hinkle Street, thinks the project will be a nice addition to the area.

"I think it'll be great when it's done, but it's going to be a headache while it's being built," Schuh said.

♦ Read the DOT fact sheet on the project." U.S. 41/Wisconsin 29 interchange to get 8 roundabouts | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Gasoline Futures Up

Does this mean we have inflation on gasoline? Just checking Bloomberg and this is what it showed on wholesale gasoline prices.

This morning I thought it was around 1.86 gal on the wholesale market.

"Nymex RBOB Gasoline Future
53344.00  Gal
up 44.00
up.08 %
Date 05/29"

Bloomberg.com: Energy Prices

Wait till inflation kicks in, it may cost you

$53,344. 00 gal for gasoline under the O years.

Hang on to your wallets.

The Way to a Beautiful Lawn

Just watching the Brewer win and my lawn tractor came up.

Man, I miss a GREAT looking lawn.

"The Way to a Beautiful Lawn

Step up to one of the finest cutting machines ever built. The Broadmoor combines heavy-duty premium features like a 10-gauge welded steel chassis, advanced traction systems and our exclusive Free Floating™ mower with a full-width roller system. It's a balanced, versatile and comfortable design that gives you a fantastic lawn tractor with no compromises."
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Only with a Simplicity

Shawano Hwy 22 Bridge Rebuild

From the Shawano Leader.

"By Donna Hobscheid, Leader Reporter

A six-month closure of the Highway 22 bridge into Shawano may be two years off, but businesses are already concerned about access.

Reconstruction of the bridge is expected to run from April to October of 2011.

“It’s going to be a major impact on us,” said Dave Slaughter, general manager of the Comfort Inn & Suites just south of the bridge.

He was also concerned about any temporary closure of Riverbend Road, which leads to their driveway.

“We can’t close our driveway. We’re a 24-hour business,” said Slaughter, who was among about a dozen business people, municipal officials and residents who attended an information meeting Wednesday at Shawano Community High School."

Link to article

Why not just build a new bridge next to the old bridge and keep the old one open till the new one is completed!

Da, sorry, that would just be too easy!

But it would cost too much! Do you really think a bridge built in 2011 will not cost more money?

Where's the stimulus?

Start building it now!

Crap or get off the pot!

Where is Steve Kagen on this?

Steve get off your dead butt and get this going!

Pravda See's It, Are Americans Blind ????

From Pravda.

"It must be said, that like the breaking of a great dam, the American decent into Marxism is happening with breath taking speed, against the back drop of a passive, hapless sheeple, excuse me dear reader, I meant people.

True, the situation has been well prepared on and off for the past century, especially the past twenty years. The initial testing grounds was conducted upon our Holy Russia and a bloody test it was. But we Russians would not just roll over and give up our freedoms and our souls, no matter how much money Wall Street poured into the fists of the Marxists.

Those lessons were taken and used to properly prepare the American populace for the surrender of their freedoms and souls, to the whims of their elites and betters. "
American capitalism gone with a whimper - Pravda.Ru

Open Carry Stroll Minocqua

From the most popular and outstanding Lakeland-Times

"5/29/2009 9:52:00 AM Gregg Walker photo.
Open-carry proponents take a stroll through Minocqua
Have a gun, will carry
Samantha Hernandez
Reporter

On an overcast Friday afternoon, two guys decided to take a walk around downtown Minocqua - while openly carrying firearms.

Open-carry proponents take a stroll through Minocqua

Reply Letter From A Grandfather

Got this from an e mail. How True, how true.

 

John is 63 years old and owns his own business.
He is a life-long republican and sees his dream of retiring next year is now all but
gone. With the stock market crashing and all the new taxes coming

his way, john knows he will be working for a good number more years.

 

John has a granddaughter. Ashley is a recent college grad. She

drives a late model car, wears all the latest fashions, and also

likes going out and eating out a lot. Ashley campaigned hard for

Obama, and after he won the election she made sure her grandfather

(and all other republican family members) received more than an

earful on how the world is going to be a much better place now that

Obama won the election.

 

Ashley recently found herself short of cash and cannot pay her

bills, again. As she has done many other times in the past, she

e-mailed her grandfather asking for some financial help.        

 

Here is his reply:

 

"Sweetheart,

 

I am replying to your request for more money. Ashley, you know I

love you dearly and am sympathetic to your financial plight.

Unfortunately, times have changed. With the election of president

Obama, your grandmother and I have had to set forth a bold new

economic plan of our own....The  'Ashley Economic Plan'. Let me

explain.

 

Your grandmother and I are highly productive, wage-earning tax

payers. As you know, we have lived a comfortable life and in return

have forgone many things like fancy vacations, luxury cars, etc. We

have worked hard and were looking forward to retiring soon. But this

plan has changed. Your president is significantly raising our

personal and business taxes. He says it is so he can give our hard

earned money to other people. Do you know what this means, Ashley?

It means less income for us. Less income means we must cut back on

many business and personal expenditures. One example is, we were

forced to let go of our receptionist today. You know her. She always

gave you candy when you visited my office. Did you know she worked

for us for the past 18 years? I can't afford her anymore.

 

That is a taste of the business side. Some personal economic

effects of Obama's new taxation policies include none other than

you. You know very well that over the years your grandmother and

I have given you thousands of dollars in cash, tuition assistance, food,

housing, clothing, gifts, etc., Etc. By your vote, you have chosen another

family over ours for help. Judging from your e-mail requesting more

money, I recommend you call 202-456-1111. That is the direct telephone

number for the White House. You yourself repeatedly  told me I was

foolish to vote republican. You said Mr. Obama is going to be the

people's president and is going to help every American live a better

life.

 

Based upon everything you have told me and things we heard from him

as he campaigned, I am sure Mr. Obama will be happy to send a check

or transfer money into your checking account. Have him call me for

the transaction and account numbers, which by now I know by heart.

 

Perhaps you now can understand what I have been saying for all my

life: Those who vote for the president should consider what the

impact of an election will be on the nation as a whole, and not just

be concerned with what they can get for themselves (welfare, etc.).

 

What Obama voters don't seem to realize is all of the "government's"

money he is 'redistributing' to illegal aliens and non-taxpaying

Americans (deemed "less fortunate") comes from tax money collected

from income tax-paying families.

 

Remember how you told me, "only the richest of the rich will be

affected"? Guess what, honey? Because of our business, your

grandmother and I are now considered to be the richest of the rich.

On paper, it might look that way. But in the real world, we are far

from it.

 

But, as you said while campaigning for Obama, some people will have

to carry more of the burden so all of America can prosper. You

understand what that means, right? It means that raising taxes on

productive people results in them having less money. Less money

for everything, including granddaughters.

 

Congratulations on your choice for "change".   For future

reference, I encourage you to attempt to add up the total value

of the gifts and money you've received from us over the years,

and compare it to what you expect to get over the next four years

from  Mr. Obama.

 

Remember, we love you dearly... But from now on you'll need to call

the number referenced above when you need help.

 

Good luck, sweetheart.

 

Love,

 

Grandpa

What If Hillary Won

From Dick Morris.

Just asking, would today be different if Hillary won?

"By Dick Morris
05.28.2009

Published on TheHill.com on May 26,2009

Asked why he was naming some of his rivals to top administration jobs, President Lyndon B. Johnson said it best: “I’d rather have them inside the tent pissing out than outside pissing in.” President Obama seems to echo Johnson’s management style in his handling of Bill and Hillary Clinton." THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING CLINTONS at DickMorris.com

Later in the article.

How long will Hillary subject herself to this discipline? Likely as long as Obama is popular. Should his ratings fade, she might move away from the president and could even consider a primary contest against him in 2012.

I Second That

Ol' Broad on Republicans.

I agree!

"Conservatism works, and you dipwads forgot about that! You think the Party lost because the tent wasn’t big enough? Give me a break! Y’all lost because you forgot that sound principles will bring in more folks to that big tent. Y’all go right ahead and keep compromising yourself into non-existence, but you can leave me out of your tent! Too many piles of poop, too many flies, and way too many fleas!"
An Ol’ Broad’s Ramblings

NASCAR Breaking News

From NASCAR.com

I guess it was just a matter of time.

"Eury Jr. out as crew chief for slumping Earnhardt
By The Associated Press
May 28, 2009
11:45 AM EDT


CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. will have a new crew chief starting with this weekend's race at Dover." NASCAR.COM - Eury Jr. out as crew chief for slumping Earnhardt - May 28, 2009

Look out for the 88!

No Choice, Hansen

"No Choice Hansen", sounds like a good slogan for the next election.
From the Green Bay Press

"Sen. Dave Hansen, a Green Bay Democrat and member of the Joint Finance Committee, said legislators had no choice but to raise the surcharge." Waste fees may be dumped on Brown County | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Way To Go Gillett

From The Green Bay Press

"At Suring

Girls

Team scores: Niagara 122.5, Florence 116, Suring 104.5, Coleman 83, Crivitz 73, Gillett 66, Lena/Marinette St. Thomas 60, Three Lakes 55, Bowler 8, Conserve 5.

Sectional qualifiers

100: 1, Liz Butler, N, 13.40; 2, Aileen Lemanski, F, 13.45; 3, Katie Richard, F, 13.78; 4, Kate Neitzer, Cr, 13.81. 200: 1, Aileen Lemanski, F, 27.69; 2, Kate Neitzer, Cr, 28.37; 3, Brittany Servent, TL, 29.16; 4, Brooke Strehlow, Sur, 29.41. 400: 1, Jamie Vandenberg, N, 1:00.16; 2, Abby Strehlow, Sur, 1:06.15; 3, Cali Trepp, N, 1:06.90; 4, Aimee Davids, B, 1:09.63. 800: 1, Jamie Vandenberg, N, 2:29.72; 2, Hannah Peterson, TL, 2:41.34; 3, Sarah Clark, G, 2:42.33; 4, Sydney Rietveld, Cole, 2:42.43. 1,600: 1, Annette Lemanski, F, 5:44.35; 2, Molly Hischke, G, 5:47.09; 3, Jenna Jagiello, L, 5:47.57; 4, Lindsy Cook, TL, 5:51.64. 3,200: 1, Beth Beyer, L, 12:31.43; 2, Gretchen Peterson, TL, 12:31.98; 3, Katie Collins, G, 13:11.89; 4, Tina Lanouette, Con, 13:19.85. 100 hurdles: 1, Kyrsten Carter, Cole, 16.46; 2, Shannon Schaal, G, 17.34; 3, Kayla Johnson, Cole, 17.56; 4, Shelley Prost, N, 17.74. 300 hurdles: 1, Kyrsten Carter, Cole, 47.02; 2, Shannon Schaal, G, 49.52; 3, Katie Brownson, F, 49.55; 4, Sarah Depas, N, 53.73. 400 relay: 1, Florence (Katie Richard, Aileen Lemanski, Katie Brownson, Rachel Koehn), 53.23; 2, Niagara (Jamie Skowronek, Haylee Rose, Ashley Lundin, Liz Butler), 54.35; 3, Crivitz (Sam Wiedemeier, Katlyn Zorn, Jenne Wiedemeier, Kate Neitzer), 56.34; 4, Suring (Seger Borchardt, Stephanie Trepanier, Katie Hull, Stephanie School), 59.42. 800 relay: 1, Suring (Emily Jaeger, Brooke Strehlow, Abby Strehlow, Anna Jaeger), 1:53.64; 2, Coleman (Cherise Patz, Jenna Kerr, Kaitlin Fiedorowicz, Kyrsten Carter), 1:57.05; 3, Three Lakes (Jordan Kwaterski, Kristen Kwaterski, Bekah Vought, Brittany Servent), 2:03.24; 4, Crivitz (Sam Wiedemeier, Katlyn Zorn, Kortney Groeschl, Emily Neitzer), 2:05.02. 1,600 relay: 1, Niagara (Jamie Skowronek, Ashley Lundin, Liz Butler, Jamie Vandenberg), 4:13.51; 2, Gillett (Rebecca Timm, Molly Hischke, Amber Rosenlund, Shannon Schaal), 4:19.63; 3, Suring (Brooke Strehlow, Emily Jaeger, Abby Strehlow, Brittany Thomas), 4:26.80; 4, Florence (Britta Paulson, Katie Brownson, Annette Lemanski, Rachel Koehn), 4:28.44. 3,200 relay: 1, Three Lakes (Lindsy Cook, Hannah Peterson, Amy Levandoski, Gretchen Peterson), 10:40.07; 2, Florence (Nita Englund, Anna Englund, Annette Lemanski, Vicki Smith), 10:53.81; 3, Suring (Lindsey Schroeder, Brittany Thomas, Heather Heimerl, Caryssa Berg), 10:59.79; 4, Gillett (Chaelsea Baranczyk, Sarah Clark, Katie Collins, Breann Johnson), 11:00.35. High jump: 1, Ashley Lundin, N, 5-0; 2, Kyrsten Carter, Cole, 4-8; 3, Amanda Morin, N, 4-7; 4, Emily Jaeger, Sur, 4-6. Pole vault: 1, Stephanie School, Sur, 8-9; 2, Liz Butler, N, 8-6; 3, Jenne Wiedemeier, Cr, 8-0; 4, Alyx Knudson, Cr, 8-0. Long jump: 1, Aileen Lemanski, F, 16-9½; 2, Kate Neitzer, Cr, 14-6½; 3, Anna Jaeger, Sur, 14-4½; 4, Taylor Hanrahan, L, 14-4. Triple jump: 1, Rachel Koehn, F, 32-11½; 2, Katie Brownson, F, 31-8½; 3, Anna Jaeger, Sur, 31-5; 4, Kayla Johnson, Cole, 29-6½. Shot put: 1, Melissa Skudlark, Cr, 33-11¾; 2, Cortney D'Agostino, F, 32-7½; 3, Becky Huberty, L, 31-11; 4, Kira Cook, Sur, 31-9. Discus: 1, Chelsea Henkel, G, 100-7; 2, Jenny Jarvis, N, 99-11; 3, Melissa Skudlark, Cr, 98-8; 4, Taylor Hanrahan, L, 96-4.

Boys

Team scores: Suring 124, Lena/St. Thomas Aquinas 122, Gillett 106, Florence 87, Coleman 63.5, Crivitz 50, Niagara 49.5, Gresham/Bowler 46, Conserver/Phelps 42, Three Lakes 1.

Sectional qualifiers

100 – 1. Joon Yong Choi, Con, 11.76; 2. Ryan Otradovec, Sur, 11.81; 3. Ben Potter, Nia, 12.03; 4. Jordan Argall, Col, 12.07. 200 – 1. Chad Strehlow, Sur, 24.03; 2. Choi, Con, 24.31; 3. Ben Potter, Nia, 24.46; 4. Ryan Otradovec, Sur, 24.66. 400 – 1. Choi, Con, 53.12; 2. Nick Daniels, Gre, 53.48; 3. Chad Strehlow, Sur, 54.08; 4. Dave Brostowitz, Lena, 54.99. 800 – 1. Tom Kenote, Gre, 2:02.85; 2. Dusty Raatz, Gil, 2:04.82; 3. Tyler Coppens, Nia, 2:12.86; 4. Alex Kohn, Gil, 2:15.13. 1,600 – 1. Tom Kenote, Gre, 4:53.21; 2. Matt Wubben, Lena, 4:55.80; 3. Cole Wincent, Con, 4:57.71; 4. Zac Jones, Flor, 5:02.17. 3,200 – 1. Caleb Hudson, Gil, 10:48.44; 2. Andrew Clark, Gil, 10:50.49; 3. Cole Wincent, Con, 10:58.15; 4. Matt Wubben, Lena, 10:59.27. 110 hurdles – 1. Nick Krause, Gil, 17.15; 2. Thad Harrison, Flor, 17.50; 3. Victor Duffrin, Lena, 18.35; 4. Taylor Anderson, Col, 18.80. 300 hurdles – 1. Victor Duffrin, Lena, 42.12; 2. Matt Maye, Col, 42.15; 3. Thad Harrison, Flor, 43.34; 4. Nick Krause, Gil, 44.07. 400 relay – 1. Coleman 46.82 (Jordan Argall, Jack Kotecki, Trevor Earley, Matt Maye) 46.82; 2. Lena/St Thomas Aquinas 47.87; 3. Niagara 47.88; 4. Gillett 48.84. 800 relay – 1. Suring (Ryan Otradovec, Earl School, Chad Strehlow, Kevin Christensen) 1:36.85; 2. Lena/St Thomas Aquinas 1:37.05; 3. Coleman 1:37.68; 4. Gillett 1:41.89. 1,600 relay – 1. Lena/St Thomas Aquinas 3:41.21 (Zach Klister, Victor Duffrin, Dave Brostowitz, Justin Larmay) 3:41.21; 2. Gillett 3:42.48; 3. Florence 3:51.97; 4. Gresham Community/Bowler 3:52.66. 3,200 relay – 1. Florence 8:57.03 (Ben Brownson, Zac Jones, Cody Moser, Jacob Jones) 8:57.03; 2. Crivitz 9:07.32; 3. Coleman 9:13.81; 4. Suring 9:33.66. Pole vault – 1. Bryan Klister, Lena, 14-7; 2. Tyler Wagner, Lena, 14-0; 3. Luke Imig, Lena, 11-0; 4. Derek Heimerl, Sur, 10-6. Long jump – 1. Nick Krause, Gil, 19-3; 2. Josh LeFleur, Flor, 18-10¾; 3. Kevin Christensen, Sur, 18-6; 4. Dave Brostowitz, Lena, 18-1. Triple jump – 1. Kevin Christensen, Sur, 38-8½; 2. Josh LeFleur, Flor, 37-8; 3. Matt Maye, Col, 37-0¼; 4. Jordan Sexton, Nia, 36-9. High jump – 1. Josh LeFleur, Flor, 6-2; 2. Jordan Sexton, Nia, 5-10; 3. Kevin Christensen, Sur, 5-8; 4. Weston Sexton, Nia, 5-2. Shot put – 1. Dan Nevlen, Cri, 49-11½; 2. Sam Ermis, Cri, 48-3¾; 3. Ryan Paulick, Sur, 46-10½; 4. Chad Strehlow, Sur, 46-2¾. Discus – 1. Dan Nevlen, Criv, 146-0; 2. David Socha, Gill, 132-5; 3. Ryan Paulick, Sur, 123-5; 4. Jonathon Zahn, Sur, 123-5."
Division 3 track and field: Simon paces Algoma girls | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Going to Sectionals!

Local, Major League Starter

From Try 2 Focus

"West DePere graduate Jason Berken (2002) will be making his Major League debut tonight after being called up by the Baltimore Orioles yesterday." Try 2 Focus

Update.

"By Spencer Fordin / MLB.com
The Orioles' bats went to work for Jason Berken in his Majors debut, as Adam Jones' fifth-inning two-run homer was the deciding blow that put the Orioles ahead and gave the rookie the victory. Aubrey Huff and Nolan Reimold also went deep." Game Wrapup | orioles.com: News

GREAT JOB Jason!

Track Regional

High School Track Regional At Suring Tonight.

Way to go Robert, second in discuss and off the sectionals.

Hope to see information from Press Gazette in the morning.

Another One

"SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korea launched an additional short-range missile from its east coast Tuesday night, an official at the South Korean presidential office said Wednesday." YONHAP NEWS

Playing Fricken Golf?

"PLAYS GOLF?
Subject: Pool report 5/25/09

POTUS is, reportedly, golfing with Marvin Nicholson. No actual glimpses of the presidential golf game. Aides say POTUS paused at 3 p.m. to observe a moment of silence. " DRUDGE REPORT 2009®

NASCAR ..............S U C K ' S

It's only 6:28 p m eastern, 5:28 central, and they have lights!

Why call the race!

NASCAR

S U C K ' S

Coke 600

5:15 p m

The fans want the race to end, but not at 5:13 pm.


The track has lights!

Finish the race if it takes till midnight!

Don't cut the race off at 6:15 pm!

Stop It, Please

I am watching AMC.

Earlier it was "the Battle of the Bulge.

Now Patton is playing.

Please stop playing John McCain talking about hero's!

I give John McCain credit for being an American, but I stop short and say he has sold out his COUNTRY in his political life with McCain Fiengold etc, stc, etc.

Enough said.

Take Johnie Mac off of AMC!

Let's Try It Again, Monday Version

"Next: Coca-Cola 600

After rain washed out NASCAR's longest race Sunday, Kasey Kahne and the rest of the field will try again on Monday and the forecast looks much more promising. There's a slight chance for a stray shower throughout the afternoon with the heavy stuff not expected until the evening. Green is scheduled for noon ET. TV coverage on FOX.
" NASCAR.COM - News, Schedule, Drivers, Tracks, Fantasy & Video from NASCAR

Memorial Day Honor From The Blogs

On this special Day we honor our Brave men and women who served and serve today for our freedom.

Great posts from Great Americans. These are just some of what is out there.

"A sacred day" Badger Blogger

"Remember" Boots and Sabers - The blogging will continue until morale improves...

"Memorial Day" Dad29

"You serve so I can be free" FoxPolitics.net - Appleton, WI News - What's really going on in the Fox Cities

"Please take a moment " Lakeshore Laments

"Today is Memorial Day," Marketplace of Ideas Blog

"Memorial Day 2009:" Michelle Malkin » Memorial Day 2009: Giving thanks for those who made the ultimate sacrifice

"I want to thank all my fellow veteran brothers and sisters "
The Maritime Sentry

May 25, 2009" Real Debate Wisconsin

"No one has greater love…" Sheboygan Spirit

"Freedom isn't free " Stepping Right Up!

"his memorial day, take time to remember…"
THE Right Side of Wisconsin Blog Network

North Korea, Another N Bomb

From Rueters.

"Obama says North Korea nuclear test a "grave concern"
Mon May 25, 2009 8:42am EDT


" Obama says North Korea nuclear test a grave concern | Politics | Reuters

Didn't we go over this before?

Zucker Takes On Democrat Appeasement

Off Till Sunday

From NASCAR.com

"Rain washes out 50th running of Coca-Cola 600
Race moved to noon ET on Monday, rain forecast all week
By Raygan Swan, NASCAR.COM
May 24, 2009
09:46 PM EDT" NASCAR.COM - Rain washes out 50th running of Coca-Cola 600 - May 24, 2009

Coca-Cola 600

From NASCAR.com , race on FOX.

"Next: Coca-Cola 600

Ryan Newman hasn't won a Cup race since the 2008 Daytona 500, but he hopes to change that tonight at Lowe's Motor Speedway -- as long as the weather allows. It's cloudy at LMS and there is a threat of storms all night, but NASCAR is hopeful the entire race will be run. Green is scheduled for 6:03 p.m. ET. TV coverage is on FOX.
" NASCAR.COM - News, Schedule, Drivers, Tracks, Fantasy & Video from NASCAR

You know my pick to win.

Yes, A Liberal Republican

From Politico.

"“Rush will not get his wish and Mr. Cheney was misinformed – I am still a Republican
,” " Colin Powell fires back at Rush Limbaugh, Dick Cheney - Jonathan Martin - POLITICO.com

With republicans like Powell who needs the democrats. That's right, they are one and the same!

General Powell, not welcome in my party!

Mine is the Conservative Party.

Living With The Liberal Left, Rape at Two In The Afternoon

From KXLY.com.

"Officer Moses said Thomas is a known panhandler in Spokane, but does not have a history of sexual assault or rape. However, he does have record with the police department.

"He has minor infractions for trespassing," Moses said.

Although witnesses were disturbed and shocked having seen a rape play out in broad daylight, Moses says a rape like this is extremely rare. " Rape at Riverfront Park in broad daylight - KXLY.com: News, Weather and Sports for Spokane, WA and Coeur d'Alene, ID |

How long will we put up with the liberal left. So "he does have record with the police department", really!

We are expected to live under their rules and where does it it get us? Panhandlers raping in broad daylight. I am assuming Washington State has concealed carry! Someone should of reacted!

How much will we have to take.

Not much more.

We need to take our country back, and soon!

Best To Leave The Country For A While

From Yahoo News.

"US House Speaker Pelosi in China for climate talks

US House Speaker Pelosi in China for climate talks AFP/Getty Images/File – US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, seen here, who is a longtime critic of Beijing's …
Sun May 24, 9:49 am ET

BEIJING (AFP) – US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a longtime critic of Beijing's rule over Tibet and its rights record, arrived in China on Sunday for a trip focused on energy and climate change." US House Speaker Pelosi in China for climate talks - Yahoo! News

Family Thank you 2009

"On this Memorial day weekend, I wish to thank some from my family for their service to our country.I know there are others in the family bu

Uncle Roman M - who served during WWII

Uncle Ed M. - who served in WWII

Uncle Tony L - Who served in WWII

Uncle Ed S - who served in Korea

James A. S who served in the US Army.

Gentlemen, it is an honor that you served to give everyone a chance to live in this great country.

Thank you"

Nationwide Winner Saturday

From NASCAR.com

"Bliss-fully patient

Mike Bliss took the lead on a quirky caution that split the field, and when the rain came he was celebrating. Bliss earned his first Nationwide Series victory since 2004.
" NASCAR.COM - News, Schedule, Drivers, Tracks, Fantasy & Video from NASCAR

Tonight, the longest race of the year, 600 miles.

Memorial Day Services 2009

From the Green Bay Press.

You can go to the link below for your area.

"PULASKI

♦ Memorial Day services: Monday. All veterans posts — Mixtacki-Johnson Post 337 and the auxiliary, VFW Post 9719, the Angelica-Pulaski AMVETS Post 160 and the Krakow-Pulaski PLAV Post 178 and auxiliary — will put flags on the gravesites of 540 veterans at 11 cemeteries.

The services will be held at 9 a.m. at the Ripley Performing Arts Auditorium, Pulaski High School, 1040 S. St. Augustine St. John Maino will be the speaker and the normal tradition of reading all veterans names." Memorial Day Services 2009 | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

When Is A Blogger A Journalist

From the Green Bay Press.

"Bill aimed to protect journalists introduced in Wisconsin
Reporters would not be required to reveal sources

By SCOTT BAUER • The Associated Press • May 24, 2009

MADISON — Journalists would have protection from having to reveal confidential sources or information under a law proposed by two Democrats, one a former reporter.
Advertisement

Wisconsin has court rulings offering some protections for reporters in Wisconsin, but no state law." Bill aimed to protect journalists introduced in Wisconsin | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Is a journalist a blogger if they have a blog?

Is a blogger a journalist if they don't work for a newspaper?

Is not a blog a newspaper in non print form?

Dave Hansen's Whopper Of The Weekend

From WBAY.

"Sen. Hasen said, "The other side has the ability to say we should be spending more money at a time when there is none and it seems kind of different that way, but we've got to be conservative" Working the Weekend to Fix the Budget - WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News:

First, It's H A N S E N not Hasen. It's not my spell check mistake.

Second, who in the republican party is saying "we should be spending more money at a time when there is none" and Hansen is now saying "we've got to be conservative"! That's a WHOPPER!

Shame on Dave Hansen for trying to spin, twist, deceive, no matter what you call it, lie to the people of Wisconsin concerning the budget shortfall. It's Diamond Jim Doyle, Hansen himself and the democratic party that is taking the people of Wisconsin to the cleaners and he blames the other party!

Shame on WBAY for not calling him on it.

Will anyone else in the MSM call them out on their ponzi scheme to rape and pillage the people of Wisconsin of their own hard working money.

Won't happen! Well maybe when the MSM get's used and abused like the people of Wisconsin and maybe, just maybe start reporting the real news about those democratic carpetbaggers in the state of Wisconsin.

Dave Hansen, You and your party are out of control so please stop telling WHOPPERS!

Huh

"MATC unions tentatively OK giving up raises

By Erica Perez of the Journal Sentinel

Posted: May. 22, 2009
School Zone Blog

Unions representing faculty and staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College have tentatively agreed to a plan to forgo scheduled pay raises this year to help close a projected $19 million budget gap." MATC unions tentatively OK giving up raises - JSOnline

One GREAT American

From You Tube.

Liz, CHEW EM UP!!!


A GREAT Conservative!

Martin #5

from NASCAR.com

""If you ask me, the 600 is shaping up to be a Mark Martin-type race. He's in superb shape, and if that No. 5 team can put a decent car under him, watch out. He's already won twice in the Hendrick car this season. He can really wheel a car around Charlotte, anyhow. If you throw the endurance factor into the equation, he might just be the man to beat there on Sunday."

Martin won the 600 in 2002 and has six other top-five finishes in the race. In 48 Cup races at Lowe's, Martin has three wins and 22 top-10s. He also won the season's last points race, two weeks ago at Darlington.

"Mark's physical condition is definitely going to help him on Sunday," said Alan Gustafson, his crew chief. "This race is grueling. A normal race can take a lot out of a driver, but add another 100 miles onto it and it gets even more intense."" NASCAR.COM - Cup's endurance race a physical challenge to some - May 22, 2009

How True

Email from a friend.

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a
well. The animal cried piteously for hours as
the farmer tried to figure out what to do.


 



Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the
well needed to be covered up anyway;
it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.


 



He invited all his neighbors to come over and
help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began
to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the
donkey realized what was happening and cried
horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he
quieted down.


 



A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally
looked down the well. He was astonished at what
he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his
back, the donkey was doing something amazing.
He would shake it off and take a step up.


 



As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel
dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it
off and take a step up.


 



Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey
stepped up over the edge of the well and
happily trotted off!


 



Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds
of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well
is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of
our troubles is a steppingstone.. We can get out
of the deepest wells just by not stopping,
never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.


 



Remember the five simple rules to be happy:


 



Free your heart from hatred - Forgive..


 



Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.


 



Live simply and appreciate what you have.


 



Give more.


 



Expect less


 



NOW .............


 



Enough of that crap . . . The donkey later came back, and bit the farmer who had tried to bury him.
The gash from the bite got infected and
the farmer eventually died in agony from septic shock.


 



MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON:


 



When you do something wrong, and try to cover
your ass, it always comes back to bite you.


 



You have two choices...smile and close this
page, or pass this along to someone else to
spread the fun.

Wisconsin DUI

From a friend's e mail

How To spot a guy from Wisconsin with
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Same Old Kagen

From Jo at FoxPolitics

"So Dr. Kagen’s first cop-out is that he’s no longer an owner of his eponymous clinic (primarily because of patient privacy considerations I believe, as otherwise, all detailed revenue information would need be released). For crying out loud, Kagen ran on the premise that he had this successful medical practice and as a result, he could be counted on to solve the nation’s health care woes…. So if you had these deep-seated beliefs about the health care system, wouldn’t you make changes in your own backyard first? " FoxPolitics.net - Appleton, WI News - What's really going on in the Fox Cities

You just can't get straight answers from Steve Kagen, even after what, three years.

Time for a change in the 8th district.

Worst Economy in 50 Years

From JSOnline

"Wisconsin employers have eliminated 128,300 jobs since April 2008 - a record one-year decrease and the steepest percentage decline since the 1958 recession." April jobless rate doubles - JSOnline

Well, I guess it's 51 years.

Sorry I forgot, who's in charge in Wisconsin?

No Big Deal, What's a couple of Stingers

From WCBSTV.

"May 21, 2009 7:33 am US/Eastern
FBI Thwarts Attacks On NYC Temple, Upstate Airport
4 Men Arrested In Plot To Car Bomb Temple In Riverdale, Use Stinger Missiles Against Military Planes
Motive For Attack: Revenge For U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
Yearlong Undercover Op Supplied Suspects With Inert Weapons
NEW YORK (CBS) ―


Four men due in court Thursday to face charges of plotting to bomb Jewish sites and shoot down military planes were arrested after planting what they thought were explosive devices near a synagogue and community center, authorities say. " 4 Arrested In Plot To Bomb NYC Temple - wcbstv.com

Come on, no big deal. Why scare people into thinking we have terror threats. With the left in charge nothing will happen to us!

My question did they do illegal wire taps? Was their rights violated? This started when that evil Bush was in office. It's his fault! Four right wing extremists?

Where's the ACLU when you need them.

Those on the left just can't see between the tree's!

Milwaukee / UWMadison Absolutely Nuts

From JSOnline.

First I thought 250,000 to 500,000 for a superintendent is insane.

Then I see how much ( which is less) UWM spent for Biddy Matin on Hotels and I got to say, "the world has gone insane! How can you spend $38.000 on hotel expenses? You can get a Super 8 for 52 bucks a night.

"Attea said the cost of a superintendent search generally is based on 30% of the annual pay for the job. Including payments to his retirement fund and other benefits, Andrekopoulos' pay is under $200,000, and 30% of that would be under $60,000. Add in some expenses of the search and you come up with the $70,000 figure Attea suggested.

As another comparison point, consider the search that led to Biddy Martin being chosen in 2008 as University of Wisconsin-Madison chancellor. That cost just under $140,000, not including the time faculty and staff spent on the search, said David Musolf, UW-Madison's secretary of the faculty. The state's public flagship university spent about $72,000 on a search firm, about $17,000 on advertising, roughly $38,000 for hotel expenses and the remainder on incidental expenses such as postage, printing, phone charges and travel expenses, Musolf said." How much should Milwaukee spend on its superintendent search? - JSOnline

The left has gone insane with out of control spending and I hope people will wake up soon!

The left sure knows how to spend our (taxes) money!

This is NUT'S

Down The Road From Berry Lake

From the Green Bay Press.
This happened five or so miles from where I used to live.

Scary!

"Gillett shooting deaths probed as double homicide
Sister, brother found shot Tuesday in Oconto Co. home

By Keegan Kyle • kkyle@greenbaypressgazette.com • May 21, 2009


TOWN OF GILLETT — Investigators are calling the deaths of two people in Oconto County a double homicide." Gillett shooting deaths probed as double homicide | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Steve Kagen Drawing a Crowd

From the Green Bay Press.

Another candidate for the 8th.

"Brown County Supervisor Willams to seek 8th District seat

By Tony Walter • twalter@greenbaypressgazette.com • May 20, 2009


Brown County Supervisor Andy Williams will announce Monday that he'll seek the Republican nomination for the 8th Congressional District election in 2010." Brown County Supervisor Willams to seek 8th District seat | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

You Don't Say

From JSOnline

"Higher ethanol blend could ruin small engines, makers say

By Rick Barrett of the Journal Sentinel

Posted: May. 18, 2009

An effort to raise the 10% limit on ethanol in gasoline has misfired with Wisconsin engine makers Briggs & Stratton Corp., Mercury Marine, and the maker of Evinrude outboard engines.

Testing has not yet shown whether higher levels of the fuel additive are acceptable and safe, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, a Chicago-based trade group, said Monday in a Washington, D.C., news conference.

Increasing the ethanol blend to 15%, currently being considered by the Environmental Protection Agency, could damage or ruin millions of small engines and possibly worsen air pollution, according to the engine manufacturers." Higher ethanol blend could ruin small engines, makers say - JSOnline

HWY 22 Closing In Oconto

PSA from Marketplace.

Time to take the side roads to Peshtigo and Marinette.

Link to area map.

"The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is closing Wisconsin 22 from Elm Grove School Road to Cook Avenue in Oconto County beginning today."

Marketplace Today Blog - Wisconsin 22 in Oconto County closing today

Thanks Steve. This is the third time you saved me drive time.

Name The Top 100 Citation's

From Fox 11.

RACCE Does Not Mean NASCAR Racing

I have to wonder what "more than 100 other violations were also cited" were?

"Preliminary numbers show hundreds of citations were handed out and several arrests made during RACCE-- Reducing Auto Crashes through Corridor Enforcement.

The biggest offenses turned out to be-- not buckling up --187 citations issued, and Speeding--159 tickets. But the law enforcement mobilization--paid for by a federal grant-- also resulted in two driving under the influence arrests, two drug offenses, two felony arrests and two fugitives being apprehended. In addition, more than 100 other violations were also cited, and every time a motorist saw a flashing light the hope is they took notice too." Highway 41 arrests and citations

Chewing gum while driving?

Driving and farding?

Flicking Sn@#?

Any other citations I might of missed?

Credit Where Credit Is Due

I give credit to President Obama for doing the right thing last week.

Thank You Mr. President.

"He pushed through the House a spending bill to finance the war in Afghanistan and reversed himself, deciding to fight the release of photos purportedly showing humiliating treatment of detainees in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mr. Obama also announced he would have some detainees at the U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, tried by military commissions, putting him at odds with much of his liberal political base, but winning striking praise from Republicans who contrasted his sober decisions against the accusations of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that the CIA has lied to her and Congress continually.

"I think you see the difference between a man who understands the war and the threat and a politician who is bent on political revenge," said Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican. " Republicans salute Obama's military tack - Washington Times

Results From Saturday Night

From NASCAR.com

Congrats to "Smoke" Tony Stewart

"1 15 14 Tony Stewart Chevrolet Office Depot / Old Spice PE 100 Running
2 3 17 Matt Kenseth Ford Dewalt PE 100 Running
3 2 2 Kurt Busch Dodge Miller Lite "Taste Protector" PE 100 Running
4 18 11 Denny Hamlin Toyota FedEx Express PE 100 Running
5 14 99 Carl Edwards Ford Aflac PE 100 Running
6 5 5 Mark Martin Chevrolet Kellogg's / Carquest PE 100 Running
7 13 18 Kyle Busch Toyota M&M's PE 100 Running
8 21 20 Joey Logano * Toyota The Home Depot PE 100 Running
9 20 26 Jamie McMurray Ford Crown Royal PE 100 Running
10 4 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet The Dale Jr. Foundation / Amp Energy / National Guard PE 100 Running
11 7 96 Bobby Labonte Ford Ask.com PE 100 Running
12 17 33 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet BB&T PE 100 Running
13 1 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's / Kobalt Tools PE 100 Running
14 8 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Budweiser PE 100 Running
15 9 29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Pennzoil PE 100 Running
16 19 77 Sam Hornish Jr. Dodge Mobil 1 PE 100 Running
17 10 09 Brad Keselowski Chevrolet Miccosukee Resort & Gaming PE 100 Running
18 12 39 Ryan Newman Chevrolet U.S. Army PE 93 Accident
19 6 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont PE 92 Accident
20 16 31 Jeff Burton Chevrolet Caterpillar PE 85 Engine
21 11 16 Greg Biffle Ford 3M PE 71 Accident" NASCAR.COM