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He was a loner, a 20-year-old whom Newtown High School classmates remembered as a skinny, shaggy-haired boy "who never really talked at all" and who stayed tight to the corridor walls when he walked, often clutching his laptop.
There was a common refrain among acquaintances of Adam Lanza: I knew of him but I didn't know him.
Lanza kept to himself. Over several bloody minutes Friday morning, armed with a rifle, Lanza emerged from his shell long enough to destroy the lives of 20 first-graders and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School. He'd gone to the school as a youth, a former classmate said.
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On Friday morning, he drove to the school after killing his mother, Nancy Lanza, 52, in herhome2 miles away on Yogananda Street, law enforcement sources said. She was still in bed when he shot her, the sources said.
Adam Lanza had lived with his mother in the 4,000-square-foot, $700,000 house. His parents were divorced in 2009.
He had two bedrooms that were clean and orderly when law officers swept into the house after the shootings Friday morning. Lanza apparently lived in one of the rooms and kept his computer gear and other items in the other one, the sources said. Law officers found evidence that Adam Lanza played graphically violent video games, the sources said.
Lanza was estranged from his brother, Ryan Lanza, 24, and hadn't talked to his father since 2010, according to people who have known the family. Ryan, a graduate of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, works for the financial firm Ernst &Young and lives in an apartment in Hoboken, N.J.
Marsha Lanza, Adam Lanza's aunt, said it was her understanding that Nancy Lanza kept three guns in the home.
"Nancy was meticulous," Marsha Lanza told reporters outside her home in Crystal Lake, northwest of Chicago. "She would never leave the guns out."
Marsha Lanza called Nancy Lanza "self-reliant."
"The only reason she would have guns," Marsha Lanza said, "was for self-defense."
Two law enforcement sources said the murder weapon was one of those guns, a semiautomatic rifle. The others were a pair of semiautomatic pistols.
But why Adam Lanza embarked on the deadliest rampage at an elementary school in U.S. history is an open question. Law officers have a sense of his home life, but they have yet to nail down a motive.
The sources said investigators believe Adam Lanza's isolation and social awkwardness were consistent with Asperger's syndrome. Asperger's is a disorder that is part of the autism spectrum. It is marked by difficulty with social interaction. Many with Asperger's are otherwise high-functioning people. There is no pre-disposition toward violence, experts said.
"It's very important for people to know that there is absolutely no correlation between the diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome and a predilection toward violent behavior,'' said Dr. Harold Schwartz, chief psychiatrist at the Institute of Living in Hartford.
The reasons someone may suddenly commit unfathomable violence are, at best, elusive.
"Frankly, it is the kind of question no one can answer, but there are patterns,'' said Schwartz. "There are 'grievance collectors,' people who walk around feeling deeply aggrieved and harboring enormous resentments. But they don't have the skill to address what they are feeling in any productive way.
"They can act out, and through some fantastic thinking, believe that somehow the world will understand the depth of their pain when others see what they have done,'' said Schwartz.
Adam Lanza's relatives were at a loss to explain his actions.
"Like you, we want to know why," said Marsha Lanza. "My heart goes out to all the families."


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Almost every blogger has stated their opinion on who will return on Monday, that being said here is my opinion of who it might be (be warned it is quite the long explanation):
Chris Jericho: Over the past couple months, the WWE Universe has been stumped as to who the return promos are for.
Because the videos are of a cryptic nature, it leaves only a few potential possibilities.
The fans of WWE and the IWC themselves know how powerful CM Punk is.
He has backstage influence in his storylines, his opinions matter to Vince McMahon himself, has huge drawing power and his merchandise sales are through the room. This man seems like he is on top of company and the WWE Universe.
Or is he?
The John Cena vs. CM Punk feud had something in
John Morrison has been the centerpiece of a debate in in Internet Wrestling Community for quite sometime now. Some believe Morrison has all the tools to become a main event star, while others say he is a spot monkey, who lacks mic skills and charisma. Throughout all of this, I have kept one stance; As a face, JoMo is a glorified mid-carder. However, as a heel, Morrison has all the tools to be a star.
Who is The Phenom going to face in perhaps his final Wrestlemania? Will it be:
Brock Lesnar: After all the talk that was going on just a while ago, where Brock signed to a deal for the WWE 12 game, people have been asking if he wants to return. This is what he said "would i consider it? Definetly now his UFC career is coming to an end but with Wrestlemania not too far away i doubt
We all know who the best wrestler in the WWE is at the moment (*cough*ziggler) only kidding but really he is totally awesome. Back to topic, one thing i would like to know is who has the best mic skills?
Here is a list of those who i believe (and it is only an opinion, so chill) are the best on the mic (this doesn't include the past, but i will name those who might return for good,

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Jerry's Old Town Inn in Germantown to reopen
Germantown - Jerry's Old Town Inn, a shuttered restaurant on Main St., has been purchased out of foreclosure and will be reopened in coming months, Chaz Hastings, the new owner, said Wednesday.
Hastings, who also owns Milwaukee Harley-Davidson as well as taverns in South Milwaukee, Butler, Richfield and the Town of Erin, has also purchased the Von Rothenburg Bier Stube, a beer hall right next to Jerry's, at N116-W15841 Main St. in Germantown.
Jerry's first opened in the late 1970s and was known for its ribs. »Read Full Article(1000)
Waukesha man fatally shot in north side home
A 23-year-old Waukesha man was shot to death shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday during a robbery inside a house in the 2700 block of N. 2nd St., police said.
Police were seeking the shooter late Thursday.
Derek Williams was face up when arrested, officer says
An internal investigator, whose report detailed a struggle during the July 2011 arrest of Derek Williams, changed a critical detail of his story Thursday during an inquest into Williams' death in Milwaukee police custody. The about-face came the day after seven members of the Milwaukee Police Department involved in the arrest refused to testify, citing their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
Detective Luke O'Day testified Thursday that the most crucial paragraph of his report was wrong and blamed a transcription error. He said he realized the problem last week as he prepared to testify.
O'Day - along with two other detectives - also testified that in the course of investigating whether officers violated the law or Police Department rules, they never watched a video of Williams gasping for air and begging for help in the back of a squad car. »Read Full Article(79)
Badgers suffer offensive drought, lose in OT
Minneapolis - Two losses to Iowa last season eventually cost Wisconsin at least a share of the Big Ten basketball title.
If the Badgers come up short this season, they will be able to point to their 58-53 overtime loss to Minnesota Thursday night at Williams Arena.
The Badgers held a 49-43 lead with 5 minutes 8 seconds left in regulation after Ryan Evans hit 1 of 2 free-throw attempts but went scoreless over the final five-plus minutes as Minnesota rallied to force overtime, on two free throws by Joe Coleman with 17.4 seconds left. »Read Full Article(139)
Milwaukee violent crime climbs by 9.4% in 2012
For the first time since Police Chief Edward Flynn took command in 2008, the department reported an increase in violent crime in Milwaukee last year as it jumped by 9.4% compared with the year before.
The increase was fueled by a 33% spike in aggravated assaults, police said. Domestic violence-related assaults were behind that increase, up 48% last year compared with the year before.
Flynn did not hold a news conference as he had often done earlier, when crime dropped, but rather issued a statement late Thursday afternoon. The statement cautioned against making too much of a single year's change. »Read Full Article(125)
Heart health app wins national award for Marshfield
Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, a division of Marshfield Clinic, has won a national competition for the best mobile app to improve heart health.
The research foundation will receive $100,000 to support the application's future development.
The application - the first developed by the research foundation - beat more than 35 other entries in the competition, said Jake Miller, a spokesman for Marshfield Clinic. »Read Full Article
Maroon Bells shutting down at Brookfield Square
Valentine's Day wasn't so sweet for one chocolate shop.
Maroon Bells of Colorado closed its shop at Brookfield Square shopping center Thursday after a little more than two years in business. It ended its run in Brookfield by selling boxes of assorted chocolates at deep discounts on a day when chocolates were in high demand.
"Maroon Bells closed today and Foot Locker also closed this week," said Scott Oleson, general manager of Brookfield Square. "We're kind of making room for a larger tenant in that end of the mall, but it's not a signed deal yet." »Read Full Article(5)
Root River Parkway listed in National Register of Historic Places
Root River Parkway in Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corners and Franklin is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Wisconsin Historical Society announced Thursday.
Charles B. Whitnall included the Root River Parkway in his 1923 study of a countywide parkway system. Alfred Boerner, a Milwaukee County landscape architect and Wisconsin native, was instrumental in designing the parkway and its units, including the Boerner Botanical Gardens and Arboretum. George Hansen, Milwaukee County Park superintendent, designed the Whitnall Park Golf Course, which was implemented with work relief labor beginning in 1931.
The parkway and related gardens and golf course, were built by laborers in the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Works Progress Administration, the Department of Outdoor Relief, the National Youth Administration, and the Civil Works Administration, the historical society said in a news release.
The register is the official national list of historic properties in America deemed worthy of preservation and is maintained by the National Park Service in the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Wisconsin Historical Society administers the program within Wisconsin. It includes sites, buildings, structures, objects and districts that are significant in national, state or local history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture. (2)
Congressmen tell FDA to speed reclassification of popular painkiller
The congressmen urged "swift action" by the agency, noting that it has been 14 years since the agency was first asked to reclassify the drug, which is in Vicodin and other widely abused opioids.
"The American people have waited too long for action from this agency," states the Feb. 14 letter, which is addressed to FDA Commissioner, Margaret Hamburg. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
2 Wisconsin natives cashing in their chip flavors with Frito-Lay
The hunger pangs of Karen Weber-Mendham's three children have netted the family $50,000 and could win them a million bucks.
Noting her kids' love of cheesy garlic bread every time the family eats out, the northern Wisconsin children's librarian entered the Frito-Lay "Do Us a Flavor" contest last summer.
Weber-Mendham was shocked to get a call in October telling her she was one of three finalists out of 3.8 million entrants whose suggested flavors would be transformed into actual potato chips, packaged and sold to customers. »Read Full Article(11)
Supreme Court Justice David Prosser's case appears stuck in neutral
Madison - The state Judicial Commission has told its special prosecutor - at least for the moment - not to pursue new avenues to forward its ethics case against state Supreme Court Justice David Prosser.
"I would say the case is kind of stuck in quicksand right now," said Franklyn Gimbel, who was hired by the commission as the special prosecutor and has filed ethics charges that Prosser violated the ethics code for judges when he put his hands on the neck of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in June 2011.
The case returned to the headlines Wednesday when Bradley issued a decision saying she was removing herself from the ethics case and disclosing she and Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson were told months before the incident to lock their office doors when they worked at night because of concerns Prosser could endanger their safety. »Read Full Article(189)
Daniel Koepke faces new sex assault charges in Waukesha County
Daniel S. Koepke, convicted in Washington County last November for exposing himself to his six-year-old cousin and masturbating on her bed, was charged on Thursday with allegedly groping another underage girl in the Village of Sussex sometime between 2010 and 2011.
Koepke, 18, was charged on Feb. 14 in Waukesha County Circuit Court with first degree sexual assault, contact with a child under age 13.
Koepke, previously residing in Sussex, began serving his 22 month prison sentence for his previous conviction on Jan. 24, according to online criminal records. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
The Tap Pre-Show: See Canadian husband-wife duo Whitehorse perform in our studio
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If you still haven't made plans for a Valentine's night out with your sweetheart, or if you're just looking for an affordable night of terrific music, might we suggest seeing Whitehorse at Shank Hall tonight?
Husband-and-wife musical pairing Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland were at the Journal Sentinel offices Thursday afternoon, performing the sweetly romantic "Mismatched Eyes (Boat Song)," for our Tap Pre-Show music video series, and in the one take they did, you could really feel the sparks between the two. »Read Full Blog Post
Milwaukee chiefs Edward Flynn and Mark Rohlfing defend residency law
The chiefs of the city's Fire and Police departments have written a letter to Gov. Scott Walker asking him not to change the city's residency requirements for police officers and firefighters.
The letter, cosigned by Police Chief Edward Flynn and Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing, was sent Thursday to the governor and several top Republican leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester).
In the letter, both chiefs say both the Milwaukee Police Association and the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 have asked the governor to eliminate the residency requirement. »Read Full Article(71)
LogistiCare to bid on new Medicaid transportation contract
LogistiCare, the company blamed for thousands of late and no-show medical rides for Wisconsin Medicaid patients, intends to bid on a new contract.
That became official this week when the Department of Health Services revealed, in response to a Journal Sentinel request, that LogistiCare had submitted a notice of intent to bid, as have four others - Access2Care, American United Taxi Services, MTM Inc. and Wisconsin Coordinated Transportation Cooperative. Proposals are due Thursday.
LogistiCare terminated its $38 million contract with the State of Wisconsin effective Feb. 17, saying it was losing money and it should have asked for twice as much. The company will continue to dispatch rides until a new contract is signed. »Read Full Article(16)
$6.1 million foster care fraud case now involves Justice Department
Madison - The state Department of Justice now has a hand in the multimillion-dollar case of alleged fraud by a Dane County foster child agency - a sign of a possible criminal investigation.
Speaking to a Senate committee Thursday, state Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson would say only that her agency is in touch with Department of Justice officials.
"They're working with us and communicating with us," Anderson said. »Read Full Article(10)
Toyota settlement announced for unintended acceleration in Wisconsin, 28 other states
Toyota has agreed to pay a $29 million settlement to end lawsuits filed by 29 states, including Wisconsin, over unintended acceleration, officials announced Thursday.
Wisconsin will get $674,000 as part of the deal, which will also require Toyota Motor Corp. to make sure it has "sound scientific and engineering data" to back up any safety claims it makes in future advertising, according to a news release from the Wisconsin attorney general's office Thursday.
Toyota was accused of misleading people about safety issues related to unintended acceleration by making "untrue" statements. »Read Full Blog Post(4)
ATF mum to Congress on Milwaukee gun sting
Several members of Congress, from both parties, have demanded answers from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives regarding a series of foul-ups in an undercover ATF sting in Milwaukee, exposed in a Journal Sentinel investigation.
So far they have not heard much. In a letter, the congressional members set a deadline for response for Thursday, Feb. 14. A check with several of the congressional offices indicated no response was provided, other than for the agency to acknowledge the letter was received and they are working on it.
The ATF is conducting a "top to bottom" review of the operation, an agency spokesman said last week. ATF did not respond to a call for comment Thursday. »Read Full Blog Post(5)
Landfill search for murdered rapper ends without success
After 13 days of effort, Milwaukee police on Thursday announced they have called off their landfill search for the body of suspected homicide victim Evon Young, a local rap artist.
Young, 22, was last seen Jan. 2, and was the subject of missing person fliers and neighborhood searches until police charged five men on Jan. 23 with killing Young in the basement of the house he shared with with one of the defendants near N. 52nd St. and W. Custer Ave.
The daunting task began Jan. 28, after investigators felt they had narrowed down the likely location to a 200-by-200-foot area of the massive Waste Management landfill in Menomonee Falls. Even with that apparent advantage, any landfill search presents long odds for success. »Read Full Blog Post
Police seek help identifying U.S. Bank robber on video
Someone robbed the U.S. Bank, 650 N. Plankinton Ave., on Friday and Milwaukee police have released security video showing the suspect at the teller's window.
The man implied he had a weapon and may also be linked to a similar robbery two days earlier at Associated Bank, 200 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Police ask that anyone who may recognize the man in the video to call police at (414) 935-7360.
Valentine's Day not so sweet for Maroon Bells chocolate shop at Brookfield Square
It appears to be the last Valentine's Day -- or any day -- for the Maroon Bells of Colorado chocolate and ice cream shop at Brookfield Square.
The store was down to its last few discounted boxes of chocolates and bags of candy early Thursday afternoon. An employee said it was the store's final day.
Maroon Bells, based in Lone Tree, Colo., opened the Brookfield Square sweet shop in late 2010.
A spokesperson for Maroon Bells wasn't immediately available for comment Thursday. (2)
Department of Justice involved in foster care fraud case
Madison -- The state Department of Justice now has a hand in the multi-million dollar case of alleged fraud by a Dane County foster child agency – a sign of a possible criminal investigation.
Speaking to a Senate committee Thursday, state Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson would say only that her agency is in touch with justice officials. A spokeswoman for the Department of Justice didn't immediate return a phone message seeking comment.
"They're working with us and communicating with us," Anderson said. »Read Full Blog Post
Ex-Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow endorses Pewaukee police chief in Assembly race
Most endorsements don't mean a great deal, but this one just might.
Former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow - one of Waukesha County's most popular home-grown politicians - announced Thursday that she is backing Village of Pewaukee Police Chief Ed Baumann in the hotly contested race to fill the open seat for 98th Assembly District.
The seat had previously been held by Farrow's son Paul, who recently won a seat as a state senator representing Waukesha County. Five Republicans are vying to replace him. »Read Full Blog Post(11)
Toll of people sickened in salmonella outbreak hits 5 in Wisconsin
Five people in Wisconsin have now been sickened by an outbreak of salmonella linked to tainted ground beef, federal officials said Thursday. In all, 18 people became sick in five states in the outbreak, first reported last month.
Half of the 18 who were sickened were hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but there have been no deaths reported.
Seven of those who became ill ate a raw beef dish at the same restaurant in Macomb County, Mich., which acquired the ground beef from two companies, the CDC said. »Read Full Article(2)
Meet the makeover the Vikings' Norseman got
He doesn't look any scarier, or more intimidating.
The Minnesota Vikings announced Thursday that it had enhanced the team's longtime Norseman logo.
The Vikings have used the Norseman since 1961. Now he's so 2013 and looking leaner and meaner. »Read Full Blog Post(26)
Three killed, two injured in crash near Wausau
Wausau - Authorities say three people were killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Wausau.
Marathon County sheriff's officials say a vehicle with four occupants slid across the centerline near the intersection of Highway K and Decator Drive in the town of Maine about 8:30 a.m. Thursday and struck a second vehicle broadside. Three people in the first vehicle were killed. A fourth passenger and the driver of the second vehicle were taken to Aspirus Wausau hospital.
Sheriff's Lt. Steve Krueger tells the Wausau Daily Herald that the State Patrol is working on reconstructing the accident.
Emerald ash borer found in Greenfield
Emerald ash borer has been found in Greenfield, the State Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection said Thursday.
The finding on S. 43rd St. in the 5500 and 5600 block, just north of W. Ramsey Ave.,is near the discovery announced Tuesday in neighboring Greendale and was not unexpected, the agency said.
The agriculture department said that distinctive S-shaped galleries were found on ash trees. The galleries are evidence that larvae had burrowed beneath the bark. »Read Full Blog Post(3)
Milwaukee father, son charged with faking $100 bills
A Milwaukee father and son, plus two other men, have been charged with passing as much as $25,000 in counterfeit $100 bills they made with a home printer on bleached-out $5 bills.
Steven G. Luster, 50; his son Stevon M. Luster, 20; Abraham T. Scull, 28; and Antonio L. Jenkins-Gates, 30, are named in a federal indictment returned in Milwaukee federal court this week. They each face up to 25 years in prison if convicted of counterfeiting charges.
According to a federal criminal complaint filed in late January, the charges followed a nearly two-year investigation aided by confidential informants who were paid to pass the bogus bills at stores like Target on small purchases, then turn over the legitimate cash change to the Lusters. Secret Service agents had a tracking device on a gold Dodge Dakota pickup truck that Steven G. Luster often used to drive the informants to various spending locations. »Read Full Article(12)
1-year-old girl dies after being struck by vehicle in Madison
Madison - A 1-year-old girl struck by a vehicle on a Madison street has died of her injuries.
Police say the girl was in a wheelchair that her mother was using as a stroller when she rolled down an embankment and onto E. Washington Ave. about 3:30 a.m. Thursday.
The child was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Authorities say the driver who hit the girl remained at the scene and is cooperating. (7)
Former Scott Walker aide's partner fined for texting teen
The domestic and business partner of a top aide to Gov. Scott Walker while he was Milwaukee County executive was sentenced Thursday to a $2,148 fine and 50 hours of community service for contributing to the delinquency of a child.
Brian B. Pierick must complete the community service by mid-June or else serve a 10-day jail sentence, Waukesha County Circuit Judge Patrick Haughney ordered.
Pierick, 49, pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor last month as a part of a deal in which prosecutors dropped felony charges of child enticement and causing a child to expose his genitals. Pierick thought he was communicating with an adult when he exchanged sexually explicit text messages with what turned out to be a 17-year-old boy in the fall of 2010, according to his lawyer, Maura McMahon. »Read Full Article(108)
Mequon Town Center wins zoning approval
Mequon Town Center, an urban-style development proposed for the northwest corner of Mequon and Cedarburg roads, has received zoning approval.
The town center, proposed by developer Blair Williams, who operates Wired Properties LLC, would feature a pair of four-story buildings, with street-level commercial space and 40 to 50 upscale apartments.
The development also would have two commercial buildings, including a two-story restaurant and tavern. The commercial space from all four buildings would total 28,500 square feet. »Read Full Blog Post(12)
Marquette University team takes first place in investment banking contest
Five Marquette University graduate students took the top prize in a contest designed to develop the next generation of investment bankers.
The team won a $5,000 top prize in the ACG Cup, an event organized by the Association for Corporate Growth's Wisconsin chapter. Members of the winning team were Ryan Johnson, Sean Luedke, Jesse Maier, Michael Schroeder and Mick Trevey.
Teams from University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Whitewater were also awarded $1,500 prizes as runners-up. »Read Full Article(2)
Scott Walker responds to critics who say his plans punish jobless people
Speaking on the Charlie Sykes show this morning, Gov. Scott Walker offered two anecdotes in defense of his proposal to require people on unemployment benefits to do four job applications a week instead of two.
"We say four or more, and the reason I say that is because I hear from employers all the time who tell me how frustrating it is that they have jobs open because all too often they hear the mumbling of people who really just come in and want to get things signed off to continue to get their benefits," Walker said on 620 WTMJ.
He added: "That's not what it's for. It's for people who are temporarily in a hard spot, to help them back up on their feet again until such time they can find work. So, we want to do everything in our power to encourage work." »Read Full Blog Post(201)
Slinger Speedway deal complete
Although I did give this a quick hit via social media Wednesday night, I just didn't get a chance to blog it.
The Village of Slinger approved the transfer of the conditional use permit for Slinger Speedway, Todd Thelen said, meaning he and Rodney Erickson now run the venerable track promoted by Erickson's father, Wayne, for nearly 40 years.
The opener is set for April 28.
Storms help push Generac 4Q sales 28% higher
With strong demand for home generators following storms, Generac Holdings Inc. on Thursday reported a 28% sales increase in its recent fiscal quarter.
The Waukesha maker of portable and home standby generators said it had $342 million in fourth-quarter sales, up from $267 million a year earlier.
Generac earned $28.3 million, or 41 cents a share, compared with $267 million, or $3.91, in fourth quarter 2011. The year-ago results included a $238 million income tax benefit. »Read Full Article(2)
Ann Wilson sails through Public Safety Committee
Ann Wilson, named by Mayor Tom Barrett to a vacant seat on the Fire and Police Commission, sailed through the Common Council's Public Safety Committee on Thursday.
Ald. Terry Witkowski, the committee's chairman, noted that Wilson, who initially was rejected for appointment by a divided Common Council, had become a "pingpong ball between the Common Council and the mayor's office."
Only Ald. Bob Bauman objected to sending her appointment to the full Common Council. The council is expected to consider her appointment on Feb. 27. »Read Full Blog Post(14)
Alliant Energy reports higher 2012 profit
Alliant Energy Corp. (LNT) reported net income of $72.3 million, or 62 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, up from $61 million, or 51 cents, a year ago.
For the full year, net income was $319.8 million, or $2.89 a share, up from $303.6 million, or $2.74, in 2011.
After excluding discontinued operations – including the sale of its RMT renewable energy construction business – earnings growth was 5% in 2012, consistent with the company's goals, said Patricia Kampling, chairman and chief executive, in a statement. »Read Full Blog Post
Flooding closes Kenosha's Tremper High School
Students at Kenosha's Tremper High School got an extra special Valentine's Day surprise Thursday - no school.
According to the Kenosha Unified School District's website, a flood in Tremper's boiler room forced the closure. District staff and city water utility workers are addressing the problem, but the notice tells Tremper students not to show up Friday, either.
Tremper staff, however, must report Friday to the Indian Trail High School and Academy auditorium. (3)
Jury convicts man in Bayfield County fatal stabbing
Hayward - A Bayfield County jury has found a 22-year-old man guilty of reckless homicide in a fatal stabbing on the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Reservation.
Marvin Corbine also was found guilty of attempted first-degree intentional homicide for wounding the victim's brother in the same home invasion in April 2011.
A criminal complaint says Sawyer County sheriff's deputies and tribal police responded to a residence where a fight was occurring. John McDaniel, 23, was fatally stabbed and his brother, Derrick, was critically wounded.
The Ashland Daily Press says Corbine will be sentenced May 8.
Three are charged in violent Craigslist theft case in Wauwatosa
A man who agreed to pay $300 for a smartphone listed on Craigslist wound up being dragged from a Mayfair area parking lot when the seller took off with both the phone and the money.
The attempted rip-off happened Jan. 8 in a Qdoba parking lot, but police caught the getaway car and recovered the money from a woman who had hidden it in a body cavity. She and two accomplices are now charged with robbery, and the car's driver with reckless endangerment.
According to the criminal complaint released Thursday: »Read Full Article(48)
Walker's Point hostel plans on hold
A proposal to build a hostel-style hotel in the Walker's Point neighborhood is on hold as the developers consider alternative sites.
Third Coast Inn was proposed in December for a private home at 602 S. 3rd St. It would be Milwaukee's only hostel.
It would have featured 18 beds within five rooms as well as a kitchen, laundry room, two bathrooms and other common areas for guests, according to a proposal filed with the Milwaukee Board of Zoning Appeals. The rooms would have had dormitory-style bunk beds. »Read Full Blog Post(11)
Light snow expected through Friday
A round of rain and snow has left the Milwaukee area, but a second round consisting of light snow will arrive later Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
The high temperature Thursday should reach 38, with afternoon wind gusts reaching 25 mph, the weather service says.
There's a 50% chance of showers overnight, mainly before 3 a.m. Friday, and a chance of scattered flurries during the day Friday with a high of only 24, and temperatures are expected to drop Friday night to 12, the weather service says. »Read Full Article
On Tap Today: In case you forgot...
You did forget, didn't you? You forgot it's Valentine's Day. Well, if you're now in the hot seat and you need to produce a valentine for your sweetie, then "Music Under Glass" is here to help you. The series offering tonight at the Domes is (whew!) "Valentine Sweetheart Night," and the sweet sounds will come courtesy of Street Life with Warren Wiegratz. The free photo booth picture opp will prove in coming years that you remembered.
Or perhaps you'd like to spend this day with the Goofy and famous. Check out the lineup of "Disney on Ice."
And if you're in the market for Valentine's Day counter-programing, this might be the time for a film noir spoof date. That's what "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" at Wisconsin Lutheran College has on docket tonight.
"Murder, my sweet"? Just pass that box of chocolates...
New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men to headline Summerfest
It's going to be boy bands galore at the Marcus Amphitheater when The Package Tour, featuring New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men, headlines Summerfest on July 2.
The news will make fans swoon. Shows all across the country have been announced for the tour, including two dates at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., in late July that made a Summerfest appearance seem unlikely. And despite going on tour nearly every year since reuniting in 2008 after a 14-year hiatus, NKOTB hasn't played in Milwaukee since that year.
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Travel like a local: Your Neighbourhood Guide to the Cape Town CBD by Day
Rob PetersThe CBD is the heartbeat of every major city and it is no different for Cape Town. The city centre is the pulse of the Mother City, providing the lifeblood of the surrounding areas. It is a melting pot of diversity and culture, a smorgasbord of historical influences and a place like no other on earth. If you really want to get underneath the skin of Cape Town, you need to start in the city.
Travel like a local: Your neighbourhood guide to DurbanvilleDurbanville is not your average Cape Town neighbourhood. There is so much more going on than the daily school run. This is a neighbourhood filled with great experiences for everyone to enjoy.
Take Advantage of Winter in Cape Town
Jenny MorrisI'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth and I love to get a quality deal at a good price. My working season is all year round, but it does slow down ever so slightly in winter and that is when I get to take advantage of all the specials on offer.
Your #lovecapetown weekend: What's on from Wednesday 01 July to Sunday 05 July, 2015
Rob PetersWith a wealth of natural beauty, unrivalled mountain trails and sublime backdrops, it's not hard to understand why Mother City locals spend the majority of their time outdoors and on the go. The good news is that it's even better in winter with the cooler temperatures making it an awesome option for sport and fitness fanatics!
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10 Great spots to celebrate Valentine's Day
February is, of course, the month of love and what better place to get romantic than in the Mother City, #lovecapetown? This city is the romantic's paradise, with some of the world's most beautiful views, top restaurants and idyllic picnic spots. Still stuck for ideas on how to show your crush, partner of friend that you love them? We might be able to help.
Snorkeling with Cape Fur Seals in #lovecapetown
Think "adventure in Cape Town" and your first thoughts will probably be along the lines of shark cage diving, hiking up Table Mountain and kite surfing in Blouberg. Now there's a new activity to add to your adventure bucket list.
SANParks Smitswinkel Bay Tented Camp
As you make your way from Cape Town to Cape Point, you pass through the quaint harbor village of Kalk Bay, winding along through the naval-themed Simon's Town and around the bend past Smitswinkel Bay. To your left, a jewel-coloured bay overlooked by a slope dotted with ramshackle houses takes your breath away. Just past this, on your right, lies the entrance to the SANParks Smitswinkel Bay Tented Camp.
Take to the skies to view the Mother City
There are many ways to see the Mother City. From the top of Table Mountain, from the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean or from the winding roads that weave across the city…but the very best way to marvel at the majesty of Cape Town must be from the sky!
Cape Town Festival of Beer 2013: 22-24 November at Hamilton's Rugby Club
Beer enthusiasts can look forward to a weekend of being spoilt for choice as the Cape Town Festival of Beer once again hits Cape Town this weekend, the 22nd-34th of November at Hamilton's Rugby club in Greenpoint.
Braai & Camping spots in Cape Town
Hot summer sun, extra long days and warm nights, sun-kissed skin and time to spend with loved ones; summer in Cape Town is the ideal time to get outdoors and enjoy getting close to the spectacular nature that is within minutes from the bustling city.
A Foodie Day in #LoveCapeTown
A Chefs Table lunch at one of the world's premier hotels, followed by an eight-course ice cream midnight feast… Does this sound like your dream foodie day? If so, you'd best add #LoveCapeTown to your "foodie destinations" Bucket List!
#BraaiDay: The #LoveCapeTown Way
On Tuesday 24 September,2013, the weather played along beautifully and the smell of good old, South African braai meat was in the air all around Cape Town. If there's one thing South Africans love to do, it's braai, and by "braai" we obviously mean barbeque. What better way to celebrate our heritage than by introducing our #lovecapetown visitors to our braai culture?
#lovecapetown: A day in Darling
If incredible wine, delicious country fare and wildlife spotting are not enough, Groote Post also offers visitors the opportunity to see the colourful carpet of Darling's famous flower season…and it's all just an hour out of the city!
Join our local Iger community for a #LoveCapeTown Instagram Walk
You love Cape Town and you love Instagram. And who wouldn't? This city was made to photograph and Instagram makes it so easy to share your love for everything Cape Town! Join the local Cape Town Igers for a #LoveCapeTown Instagram Walk on Monday, the 23rd of September at the Clock Tower at the V&A Waterfront at 4:30pm.
Dawn Jorgensen's Top 5 Places to take a first time visitor to Cape Town
We asked local Capetonian blogger Dawn Jorgensen to share her Top 5 places to take a first time visitor to Cape Town and this is what she had to say: "The decision to visit Cape Town by any tourist or friend should be richly rewarded with a list of the must-sees on offer. In a city like ours, it isn't easy to narrow these down to just a handful and when I was thinking about the Top 5, my mind – and heart, burst with recommendations. These making my final list."
Sea Point swimming pool named among Top 10 in the world
Britain's The Guardian newspaper has named the Sea Point swimming pool as one of the top ten swimming pools in the world.
#InstagramDiary: V&A Waterfront
Do you love shopping? Eating, sightseeing, history and culture? The V&A Waterfront has it all…and more!
Things to do in Cape Town: See the city by bicycle with AWOL Tours
Cape Town may have a reputation for being rainy in winter, but on a clear day (which happens a lot more often than generally reported) there is no better way to explore the city than by bicycle…
#InstagramDiary: Cape Town Honours Nelson Mandela
The City of Cape Town is celebrating the life of former president Nelson Mandela by declaring 2013 a year in which "Cape Town Honours Nelson Mandela". In a Mayoral-lead program, beginning with an exhibition currently on show at the Cape Town Civic Center, the city will pay tribute to our great leader and national hero throughout the year.
Natalie Roos' top things to do in Cape Town in winter
I'm not a Capetonian by birth, but by breed. I've lived in this beautiful city since October 2010 and am still in awe of her beauty every day. Cape Town always quietens during the winter months, which means that there are some fantastic winter specials running everywhere from hotels to restaurants, spas and salons. I like to take full advantage of these in the colder months. I've compiled a list of some of my favourite things to do in Cape Town in winter.
#InstagramDiary: Discover the Helderberg
I recently spent some time discovering all that the Helderberg has to offer, from places to stay to things to do. You can read all about it here: Where to stay in the Helderberg, and here: Things to do in the Helderberg. Here are a few pictures I took on Instagram along the way.
Top places to visit in Kenilworth
The suburb of Kenilworth forms part of Cape Town's Southern Suburbs. Sandwiched between Wynberg and Claremont, this suburb is nestled right in the heart of the Southern Suburbs action. Situated within Kenilworth is the famous racecourse, not to mention the shopping mecca, Access Park. A 20-minute drive takes you to the city centre or any of the beaches along the Atlantic Seaboard. These are our top things to do in Kenilworth.
Give a little love this winter with the Cape Point Blanket Drive
Winter can be brutal for those less fortunate, and Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula have already felt the full force of winter over the past few weeks ... and there is plenty more icy, wet weather to come. Give a little love this winter and drop a blanket with any of Cape Town Tourism's Visitor Information Centres for the Cape Point Blanket Drive.
Feel the warmth at Iziko Museums this winter
Winter in Cape Town can mean cold and wet days. But Iziko Museums is providing lots of comfort to keep families warm this winter.
#DiscoverHelderberg: Where to stay in the Helderberg
The Helderberg region lies just 40 minutes outside of Cape Town and has something to offer everyone. From hiking, mountain biking and golf to food, wine and some of the Cape's most beautiful beaches ... all this and more can be found on the slopes of the magnificent Helderberg mountains.
Five spots in Constantia
There are very few places you'll find where some of the world's most famous vineyards hugging the slopes of one of the world's natural wonders, where exclusive shopping complexes and rustic hiking trails are swept by a cool breeze from the Atlantic Ocean, and horses roam paddocks between gorgeous mansions ... Welcome to Constantia.
#OpenStreets 2013 in pictures
Open Streets is a citizen-driven initiative, working to design and promote streets which embed and generate respect for people, regardless of who they are, and how they move. Not to mention ... a great opportunity to get some amazing Instagram shots!
Two days hiking the Hoerikwaggo Trail
Cape Town has an extensive offering of hiking trails for hikers of every fitness level ... I recently spent two days on the Hoerikwaggo Trail, taking in the views and enjoying nature's splendour.
Facebook Feedback Friday: which is your favourite wine farm to visit on a wintry day in Cape Town?
Yesterday, we asked the fans of our Facebook page, I ♥ Cape Town: which is your favourite wine farm to visit on a wintry day in Cape Town?
#InstagramDiary: V&A Market on the Wharf
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The Dining Dog CafeRead MoreDorothy Moore, owner of The Dining Dog, indulges canines with her full menu of meals and treats oriented to dogs' particular senses of taste. Tongues lap up doggy cocktails with names such as the Barkarita, and teeth happily crunch into entrees of fresh veggies, turkey loaf, steak, or chicken that have attracted the attention of local press and celebrities alike. Owners can further reward pets or buy their eternal silence with cupcakes in flavors that range from steak and cheese to peanut-butter bacon.9635 Firdale AvenueEdmonds, WA US
Feral Cat Spay/Neuter ProjectRead MoreSpay and neuter surgeries change the lives of free-roaming cats. For females, it means a lower risk of infections and pregnancy complications; for males, less fighting and fewer health problems. When the Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project started in 1997, the mission was to spay and neuter as many free-roaming cats as possible, helping reduce overpopulation and the need for euthanasia deaths in community shelters. Today, the organization has expanded its work to include all cats, including those with homes. When a cat arrives for surgery, it also receives a basic health exam, rabies vaccination, and, for free-roaming cats, an ear tip to identify it as spayed or neutered. Since its inception, the Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project has performed the surgery on more than 82,000 cats. The organization collaborates with other like-minded groups and individuals striving to care for animals in a safe, humane environment.4001 198th Street SouthwestLynnwood, WA US
Academy of Canine BehaviorRead MoreWith 18,000 square feet of boarding facilities and 10 park-like spaces for pups to romp in, the Academy of Canine Behavior is a true pet-care destination. Dogs bunk down with the staff of trainers and behaviorists for the signature five-week Board and Train program, during which they learn proper manners, such as how to share toys, greet guests, and do their own taxes. Both boarding and daycare guests frolic in indoor or outdoor dog runs during the day, and cats can daydream about enemy birds in their own exclusive area. Owners can also schedule sessions with the on-site groomer, who has experience with hard-to-handle animals, especially those who insist on doing their own makeup.4705 240th St. SEBothell, WA US
Gold Creek Equestrian CenterRead MoreSituated on 10 glorious acres, Gold Creek Equestrian Center's two barns house nearly 100 stalls—each comfortable quarters for private boarding and the horse haven's own 30 steeds, which are available for lessons. Outside on the 135'x240' sand arena, equestrians can conquer an Olympic PVC jump course or practice kicking up a sandstorm worthy of a John Wayne reenactment. Meanwhile, two indoor arenas host trotters as they rehearse dressage routines during the cooler months. Private and semiprivate lessons can be tailored to each student's age, skill level, and favored style of riding, including English and American Western flavors.16528 148th Ave. NEWoodinville, WA US
Homeward Pet Adoption CenterRead MoreAs one of the largest no-kill shelters in Washington, Homeward Pet Adoption Center helps find permanent, loving homes for more than 1,400 cats and dogs each year. Forty percent of its animals are owner surrendered, and sixty percent are rescues from shelters that euthanize. A range of rescue, shelter, and adoption programs help the small staff and more than 350 volunteers in their mission to give homeless and abandoned companion animals a second chance. Additionally, Homeward Pet's onsite veterinary-care team spays or neuters all the animals that enter the shelter, along with providing a general health assessment, a microchip, and any necessary treatments or vaccinations. Homeward Pet also extends help to animals in the community with owners in need of financial assistance. In 2012, Homeward Pet's low-cost clinic spayed or neutered more than 500 pets, and its pet-food bank collected and distributed more than 40,000 pounds of pet food to local families struggling to feed their animals. It also offers year-round discount microchipping and free microchipping three times a year, to ensure the safety of pets in the community. See how Groupon helps you discover local causes and lend a helping hand at the Groupon Grassroots blog.13132 NE 177th PlaceWoodinville, WA US


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Markus: What brings me here??, well TBO promises me a dozen of free beer if I do the show, how you can say no to that, also that little pussy call HolyJosé will be here I want to see how RomanFlare tears him apart, oh yeah I haven't forgot last week, you're ridiculously ugly, no one never told you??, God I'm drunk haha!!
Sly: And so the odor of booze will be stained upon this announce table. And with that note, let's start our first match of the night.
Match #1 Sincara vs Steveorton
Here comes Sincara!
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Sly: The censor will be a busy man tonight.
Steveorton is coming down the ramp!
Sly: Steveorton is walking into this one with the momentum! Let's see if he can hold it! There's the bell!
Sly: And the Ref is calling for the bell—Double Countout! These two are brawling their way back up the ramp. Ladies and gentlemen, I don't think this match solved anything between these two! As they fight their way into the back, we'd like to remind you that JBW Showdown is sponsored by Guinness!
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