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Posts for June, 2010
Candidates start to gather signatures
Madison -- Candidates are starting to ask for signatures.
Tuesday marked the official start of the political season, as candidates began the process of gathering signatures to get on the ballot in the fall. A flood of candidates is expected because 23 state legislators have decided not to seek re-election, said Kevin Kennedy, the director of the state Government Accountability Board, which runs elections.
Signatures are due July 13. »Read Full Blog Post
KRM opponents question cost, ridership figures
Opponents of the KRM Commuter Link raised new questions late Tuesday about cost and ridership projections for the proposed commuter train line from Milwaukee to Kenosha.
In a letter to Southeastern Regional Transit Authority board members, four organizations noted similarities between the KRM and the first phase of a commuter rail line under development in Florida. But the Orlando SunRail line's Phase 1 is projected to cost more to build and operate and carry fewer riders than the KRM, said the letter from the Wisconsin Car Rental Alliance, the Racine Taxpayers Association and two business travel groups.
The organizations -- which oppose the rental car tax of up to $18 a car that the RTA could levy to fund the KRM -- called for an independent review of the projections before the RTA asks the Federal Transit Administration for permission to start preliminary engineering on the train line. »Read Full Blog Post(25)
Neumann takes swipe at Walker over spending
Updated, with response from Walker and new links:
Mark Neumann amped up his campaign for governor on Wednesday with a direct attack on Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker's budgeting.
Neumann, a former congressman, said fellow Republican Walker has proposed budgets over the past eight years that have been higher than Democrat Gov. Jim Doyle's. »Read Full Blog Post(54)
Deininger to return to Government Accountability Board
Madison -- A former judge who resigned from the board overseeing the state's ethics and elections laws is getting another chance to serve on it.
Gov. Jim Doyle said Wednesday that he'll appoint former state Appeals Court judge David Deininger of Monroe to the non-partisan, six-member Government Accountability Board.
Deininger chose to resign his post as chairman of the board in April 2008 after learning that an obscure part of the state constitution barred him from serving. Another board member at the time, James Mohr of Eagle River, resigned along with him for the same reason. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Walker fires back at Neumann over budgeting
Madison – Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker said Wednesday his Republican primary opponent is twisting budget numbers and aligning himself with a liberal group.
In a conference call with reporters, Walker responded to an attack from former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann, who accused Walker earlier in the day of increasing spending at a rate faster than Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle.
Walker said Neumann was "on the same wavelength" as the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, because it attacked Walker over the same budget numbers in January. »Read Full Blog Post(10)
Sen. Plale could see primary challenge
Madison -- A Milwaukee County supervisor said he's "strongly considering" a Democratic primary challenge to state Sen. Jeff Plale of South Milwaukee.
Supervisor Chris Larson said he's disappointed that Plale opposed or didn't do enough to support priorities for liberal Democrats such as a climate change bill and a regional transit authority bill that would have pumped new funding into southeastern Wisconsin's financially troubled bus systems. Both bills failed to pass the Legislature before it adjourned in April.
"I've been hearing from a lot of neighbors and friends," said Larson, who expects to decide on a run within two weeks. "There are definitely folks on the left (who) are not happy with the way things are going in Madison." »Read Full Blog Post(3)
Barrett receptionist pleads not guilty in choking incident
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's office receptionist pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of choking his ex-girlfriend.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Wagner ordered Joseph N. Cantu bound over for trial on felony charges of suffocation and false imprisonment and a misdemeanor charge of battery. Wagner cut Cantu's bail from $20,000 to $10,000 and ordered him to have no contact with the victim and avoid alcohol and weapons.
Prosecutors say Cantu became angry when the victim refused to resume their relationship, and that he choked her until she vomited and nearly passed out. He also held her captive for two hours and bit her before she managed to call police, the criminal complaint says. »Read Full Blog Post(8)
Barrett talks about his plans for agriculture
As he prepares for a swing through rural Wisconsin, Democrat candidate for governor Tom Barrett outlined his platform to bolster agriculture on Thursday.
Barrett, Milwaukee's mayor, called for increasing dairy production so Wisconsin can wrestle away the crown of top dairy state from California.
He says farmers need regulatory relief on environmental issues while making sure the environment is protected. He said he supported the 2006 livestock siting law, which protects larger farms from arbitrary zoning limits set by localities. »Read Full Blog Post(14)
Watchdog group links earmarks to contributions, lobbying
The Center for Responsive Politics has a new database online that links earmarks to contributions and lobbying expenditures.
A few of Wisconsin's members of Congress made the list: Reps. Tammy Baldwin (D-Madison), Steve Kagen (D-Appleton), Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) and Dave Obey (D-Wausau).
Check out the database here.
Read a story in the Washington Post on the database here.
Vos pulls Twitter feed from state site to avoid appearance problems
Madison -- A lawmaker pulled his Twitter feed from his state web site Friday to avoid the appearance he is using state computers for politicking.
Rep. Robin Vos (R-Caledonia) is known around the Capitol for frequently posting items to Twitter, including when he sits through meetings of the Joint Finance Committee. Vos recently launched an official state web site that allowed his Twitter posts to automatically appear on the state site -- including posts in which he promoted Republican candidates.
State law bars using state resources to campaign, but Vos said it was unclear whether an automatic Twitter feed to his state site constituted using state resources. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Klauser asks Neumann to exit governor's race
Republican strategist Jim Klauser circulated a letter on Monday asking Mark Neumann to give up his race for governor and he asked Neumann to return the contributions that Klauser and his wife had given the campaign.
Until late last year, Klauser has been Neumann's most well known supporter. Klauser went on to support Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.
Klauser, an aide to former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson, told Neumann in a letter that he was "aghast at where your campaign has gone," adding that Neumann had violated a key commandment of President Ronald Reagan: Never criticize a fellow Republican. »Read Full Blog Post(8)
Barrett touts plan to slim down state government
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Monday he plans to "put Madison on a diet," unveiling ways to cut at least $1.1 billion a year in state spending. »Read Full Blog Post(8)
Barrett pledges budget cuts in new ad
Madison -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett launched his second ad Tuesday in his campaign for governor, highlighting the need to trim state spending.
"We all know that when it comes to spending, the politicians in Madison aren't counting their calories. ... It's all got to stop. As governor, I'll put Madison and state government on a diet," the Democrat says in the 30-second spot.
The ad hits on a theme Barrett launched this week as he heads into the state Democratic Party's annual convention. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Republicans 'welcome' Dems with billboard
Madison -- The state Republican Party is tweaking Democrats before their annual convention with a billboard that links gubernatorial hopeful Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett with outgoing Gov. Jim Doyle.
"A third Doyle term? Wisconsin can't Barrett," reads the billboard.
The billboard appears on Highway 12/18, the main thoroughfare to this weekend's convention in Middleton, which features Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine. »Read Full Blog Post(7)
Milwaukee alderman weighs in on New Berlin housing flap
Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines has weighed in on New Berlin's controversial affordable housing project proposed for the Waukesha County suburb's City Center.
In a statement, Hines reminded New Berlin that part of Milwaukee's agreement to provide New Berlin with Lake Michigan water required New Berlin to "take a hard look at housing demographics and public transportation alternatives."
The Milwaukee Common Council has an adopted policy that links water sales to affordable housing and public transit. »Read Full Blog Post(78)
KRM planners answer critics on cost, ridership projections
KRM Commuter Rail Link planners responded Tuesday to critics' questions about the proposed commuter rail line's cost and ridership projections.
Last week, KRM opponents compared the Milwaukee-to-Kenosha line with the first phase of the planned Orlando SunRail project, asking the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority why the Florida line was expected to cost more and carry fewer riders than the KRM. The critics -- who oppose the $18-a-car rental car tax that the RTA could levy to fund the KRM -- asked for an independent review of the projections before the RTA asks the federal government for approval to start preliminary engineering on the KRM.
Although the 33-mile KRM and 32-mile Phase 1 of the Orlando SunRail line would be similar in length, and both would start with 16 round trips each weekday, other factors explain differences in cost projections, Ken Yunker, executive director of the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, wrote in an e-mail to RTA board members. After adjusting for inflation and comparing projections for the same years, Yunker said: »Read Full Blog Post(16)
Walker to start new campaign to reach voters
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker is teaming up with volunteers and the State Republican Party to contact voters later this month as part of his campaign for governor.
The plan: Knock on 2,600 doors and make 26,000 phone calls on June 26, a Saturday.
Walker was endorsed by the party at the state GOP convention on May 22. He is running in the Republican primary against businessman Mark Neumann. (3)
Doyle taps long-time aide Vigue as communications director
Madison -- Gov. Jim Doyle announced Monday he was appointing long-time aide Carla Vigue as his new communications director.
Vigue on Monday will replace Jessica Erickson, who in recent years has held top-level jobs in Doyle's administration and the state Democratic Party. Doyle's office said Erickson was leaving for another job but did not say what it is.
Since September, Vigue has served as communications director of the state Department of Administration. Before that, she was Doyle's deputy press secretary.
She will make $85,000 in her new job, according to Doyle spokesman Adam Collins. (3)
Johnson releases first TV ads
US Senate candidate Ron Johnson is up with the first TV ads of his campaign. One focuses on job creation and suggests that government creates debt, not jobs. You can see it here. The other mocks phony feel-good biographical candidate ads. That ad is here.
In the first ad, Johnson is pictured wearing safety goggles on the shop floor at PACUR, his plastics manufacturing company in Oshkosh.
He asks viewers if they remember when Wisconsin manufacturers exported products all over the world. His company is doing it, he says. »Read Full Blog Post(4)
Neumann goes after Walker on concealed guns
Madison -- Former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann again went on the attack Thursday against his Republican rival in the race for governor, this time saying Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker can't be counted on to support allowing people to carry concealed guns.
Neumann said in a conference call he has long been supportive of carrying concealed weapons, while Walker twice voted against the idea in the state Assembly. Walker's campaign said Neumann was distorting the issue because Walker has consistently supported allowing concealed weapons but opposed passing bills at 4 a.m.
In addition to the conference call, Neumann planned to highlight the issue in campaign stops in Green Bay, Wausau, Eau Claire and La Crosse. He also issued a web ad about Walker's vote that ended with: "Scott Walker: Flip-flop, Flop-flip." »Read Full Blog Post(31)
Gun rights proponents back Walker, say Neumann is misleading voters
Madison -- In a scrap over concealed weapons, Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker is firing right at his Republican primary opponent in the race for governor.
"Scott Walker has stood strong for the rights of gun owners his entire career and any claims by Mark Neumann to the contrary are complete and utter lies," said a statement Walker's campaign released from Rep. Scott Gunderson (R-Waterford), who has led the effort for years to allow concealed weapons.
"I denounce the Neumann campaign for the increasingly negative tone of their campaign and for misleading the voters of Wisconsin about Scott Walker's strong support for the Second Amendment," Gunderson's statement said. »Read Full Blog Post(8)
Walker says he will seek major wage and benefit cuts from state workers
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker said Friday he would seek concessions from state employees to address the state's fiscal problems.
Walker, a Republican candidate for governor, said he would propose major wage and benefit cuts from state employees to address a 2011-'13 budget that now has a $2.3 billion deficit built into it.
He targeted public employees when asked when Walker would begin detailing specific policies as governor. »Read Full Blog Post(11)
Dems take shots at GOP for "scaring" people at annual convention
Middleton -- Democrats are taking their share of shots at Republicans at their annual convention.
"They're more about scaring people and taking America to what it used to be," said Clyde Williams, Democratic National Committee political director.
About 1,000 party activists have gathered at the Madison Marriott West Hotel in Middleton as they promote their candidates and put together organizations to keep the state Legislature and governor's office in Democratic hands. »Read Full Blog Post(18)
Tate blames wrong president at convention
Middleton -- State Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate slipped up in his remarks at his party's annual convention and blamed the wrong president.
Tate told delegates that Democrats took over the state Legislature in the 2008 elections and then had to deal with "Barack Obama's economic disaster."
He didn't notice he'd mistakenly mentioned Obama when he meant to say former President George W. Bush and went on to introduce Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan of Janesville. (11)
Tate offers a correction -- it was Bush's fault!
Middleton -- Mike Tate got a text message.
Tate, the Democratic Party chairman, said he wanted to provide a correction after being alerted the press had picked up on an earlier slip-up at the party's annual convention.
"I believe it's President Obama bringing us out of this mess. And the mess, for the record, was propagated by George W. Bush," Tate said. »Read Full Blog Post(7)
Obey slams Wisconsin business lobby group
Middleton -- Outgoing U.S. Rep. Dave Obey railed against business lobbying group Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce on Friday as he gave his last address to a state Democratic Party convention.
Obey, who is leaving office after 41 years in Congress, said the lobbying group should be forging bipartisan compromises, but has instead dedicated itself to shifting taxes from large corporations to homeowners and the low income.
Their work risks transforming Wisconsin into a state similar to those in the South, he said. »Read Full Blog Post(9)
Feingold says voters don't need another millionaire in the Senate
Middleton -- U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold reminded delegates at the state Democratic Party convention that Republican Ron Johnson – who has said he will spend $10 million or more of his own money on the race – said he decided to get in the race after seeing Morris on TV.
"Ron, there are only like five of us (non-millionaires) left" in the Senate, Feingold joked.
He added: "The United States Senate shouldn't be a country club." »Read Full Blog Post(61)
Wisconsin natives deemed "top staffers" on the Hill
Two Wisconsin natives are among the "top staffers" on Capitol Hill, according to the newspaper Roll Call.
John Buckley, of Hartford, Wis., is the Democratic chief tax counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee. The lawyer has been a congressional aide for 36 years and "has had a hand in nearly all the major tax bills," according to the Capitol Hill-based newsaper. He received a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin.
Ward McCarragher, of Waukesha, Wis., is chief counsel for the House Transporation and Infrastructure Committee. He received both his B.A. and his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin. »Read Full Blog Post
Neumann responds to Klauser, McCoshen e-mails
Former congressman Mark Neumann said he was "more than a little surprised" by comments from GOP strategists Jim Klauser and Bill McCoshen, who said recently in e-mails to fellow Republicans that they wanted Neumann out of the governor's race.
Neumann said he viewed a pair of recent e-mails from Klauser and McCoshen as efforts to bully him into getting out. Talking with reporters Monday afternoon, Neumann said he thinks the attack on him is prompted by his criticism of Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker in recent weeks. Neumann has criticized Walker on several fronts and his aggressive style apparently isn't playing well with Republican insiders.
Here are some of the names on the list: »Read Full Blog Post(19)
Barrett target of ad by Republican group
Madison -- Democratic candidate Tom Barrett is likened to outgoing Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle in the first ad in Wisconsin this election cycle by the Republican Governors Association.
The spot says as Milwaukee mayor, Barrett has raised taxes every year and the city has lost thousands of jobs during his tenure.
"Tom Barrett: More taxes, less jobs. Like Jim Doyle, only worse," the 30-second ad says. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Black dances on county parks funding
Milwaukee County Parks Director Sue Black carefully tiptoed around the issue of parks funding this week, saying establishing a new dedicated funding source was "definitely intriguing."
Black, however, stopped short of endorsing a local sales tax increase for parks -- something a majority of the County Board has favored but County Executive Scott Walker opposes.
Asked about the parks maintenance backlog -- now at an estimated $275 million -- and other money challenges, Black said Monday that other park systems with sales tax funding had become models. »Read Full Blog Post(6)
Republicans in Colorado have different view of Barrett
Madison -- The Republican Governors Association may be beating up Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett here over jobs, but in Colorado the group is singing his praises.
The group has a web ad in that state that calls Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper an "economic machine ... for Milwaukee" because 200 jobs moved from his city to Wisconsin when Republic Airways moved its headquarters.
The spot goes on to include a clip from Barrett's first TV ad in which he talks about creating jobs as he asks voters to promote him to governor. »Read Full Blog Post(34)
Doctor seeking to challenge doc-turned-congressman drops out of race
Radiologist Marc Trager has dropped out of the Republican primary race in
Campaign manager and son Michael Trager said that while the GOP candidate's health issues are not life threatening, his doctor has advised him to "step back from the campaign." »Read Full Blog Post
Marquette dean praises Supreme Court nominee
Online posting set for Milwaukee officials' ethics forms
Starting next year, ethics statements filed by Milwaukee's elected officials will be posted online, the city's Ethics Board decided Wednesday.
By law, all elected officials, candidates for elected office, ranking appointed officials and members of city boards and commissions must file annual reports on their financial interests. Those statements are public records, but until now, they were available only in paper form.
Linda Elmer, the board's staff assistant, recommended posting the elected officials' statements on the city's website to provide quicker public access and to save staff time responding to open records requests. The posting would be limited to the mayor, aldermen, city attorney, city comptroller, city treasurer and municipal judges, because the board rarely receives requests for anyone else's statements, she said. Candidates file their reports with the city Election Commission. »Read Full Blog Post
Peterson gets ME nod, won't move to Milwaukee County
Brian L. Peterson easily won endorsement from a Milwaukee County Board panel to become the county's new medical examiner, as he joked about living outside the county and the work habits of his predecessor.
Peterson has been an assistant medical examiner here since 2008 and lives in a home on 3.5 acres in Mukwonago in Waukesha County. Medical examiner is one of several health care jobs exempted from the county's employee residency requirement. That didn't stop County Board Chairman Lee Holloway from asking Peterson if he'd at least ponder a move into Milwaukee County. Peterson's $231,741 salary would make him one of the county's highest-paid employees.
"I'd prefer to devote my energies to the job and not to moving," Peterson said. »Read Full Blog Post(3)
Obey doesn't pay party dues
The Hill reports today that Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wausau) is among "a dozen retiring House Democrats (who) have racked up almost $2 million in outstanding balances with the party's campaign committee while, in some cases, maintaining flush war chests."
Obey has paid the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee $100,000 of the $500,000 he owes in dues, according to The Hill.
The newspaper, however, makes a gaffe, calling Obey the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Obey is, in fact, chairman of the Appropriations Committee.
Arizona boycott backed by Milwaukee County Board panel
Milwaukee County would boycott doing business with firms in Arizona to protest that state's tough immigration law, under a measure endorsed Thursday by a County Board panel.
The county would avoid new contracts with
Rep. Richards joins budget committee
Madison -- Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) has been named to the Legislature's powerful budget committee.
Richards replaces former Rep. Gary Sherman (D-Port Wing), who resigned his legislative post to take an appointment last month as a judge in district four of the state Court of Appeals.
A spot on the budget committee is a coveted position but after a meeting set for Wednesday the panel isn't scheduled to meet again until next year.
Doyle appoints Ozanne as Dane County district attorney
Madison -- Gov. Jim Doyle on Friday appointed Corrections Deputy Secretary Ismael Ozanne as Dane County district attorney.
Ozanne will take the job Aug. 1 to replace District Attorney Brian Blanchard, who will take a seat that day on the appeals court he was elected to in April.
Ozanne spent 10 years as a prosecutor in the district attorney's office before Doyle appointed him to top jobs at the Department of Corrections. »Read Full Blog Post(3)
Three-year-old tax gap study still not complete
Madison -- A study of how much in state taxes goes unpaid still isn't complete after three years of work but is expected to be finished by the end of 2010, according to the state Department of Revenue.
The study is expected to show the gap between what is owed and what is collected is significantly smaller than the $4 billion to $6 billion a year state Revenue Secretary Roger Ervin estimated in May 2007.
Ervin launched the study shortly after Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle appointed him to head the agency. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Cast of characters in top Milwaukee County jobs evolves
On Friday morning, Milwaukee County supervisors were told Bud Borja, the county's former chief information officer, would return soon to his old job.
Tom Nardelli, chief of staff to County Executive Scott Walker, listed Borja as one of several appointments made recently by Walker filling top departmental vacancies.
By Friday afternoon, Walker's office confirmed that Borja wasn't coming back to the county, after all. »Read Full Blog Post(5)
Neumann would eliminate cap on MPS choice schools
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann would eliminate income and enrollment caps for Milwaukee's Choice program, dole out bonuses for successful teachers and administrators, and grade publicly funded schools on a basis of A to F.
Neumann released his set of reforms, which are aimed at expanding the number of choice and charter schools and challenging the dominance of public education across Wisconsin.
Even though Neumann offered numerous details of his plans, he called for a blue ribbon panel of parents and representatives of the state's education system to suggest more changes. »Read Full Blog Post(22)
Feingold, Johnson tied in disputed poll
Madison -- A new poll has Democratic U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold tied with his Republican challenger, Oshkosh businessman Ron Johnson.
The poll by Rasmussen Reports showed Feingold with 46% and Johnson with 45%.
The telephone poll of 500 likely voters was conducted Monday and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 percentage points. Democrats have long been critical of the Rasmussen's polls, saying they oversample Republican voters. »Read Full Blog Post(17)
Dems point to cruise as sign of pollster's bias
Madison -- The president of Rasmussen Reports is taking a cruise with Karl Rove and other conservative luminaries just after the November elections -- a sign Democrats say shows the pollster is biased toward Republicans.
Scott Rasmussen, president of the polling firm, will join the Rove, who served as a political strategist for President George W. Bush, on a National Review-hosted cruise to a private island, the Bahamas and Cozumel, Mexico.
Rasmussen this week reported Democratic U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold is in a tight race with Republican Ron Johnson. The firm's polls have also shown Republicans performing well in Wisconsin's race for governor. »Read Full Blog Post(14)
Weishan threatens legal action over Walker records
Madison -- A Milwaukee County Board supervisor is threatening legal action if County Executive Scott Walker doesn't provide him records free of charge.
Supervisor John Weishan Jr. last month requested records from Walker to see the web browsing history of his aides. He made the request when Walker aide Darlene Wink resigned after the Journal Sentinel reported she had spent county time posting pro-Walker comments on the newspaper's web site.
Walker's office told Weishan filling his records request would cost hundreds of dollars. »Read Full Blog Post(28)
In gov's race, Republicans post leads within poll's margin of error
Madison -- The Republicans show leads over Democrat Tom Barrett in the race for governor, but their advantages are within the poll's margin of error.
The poll by Rasmussen Reports showed Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker beating Barrett, the Milwaukee mayor, by 49% to 41%. The numbers are similar to the firm's poll last month, which gave Walker a 48%-41% advantage over Barrett.
The poll has former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann leading Barrett 47% to 39%, a wider lead than a month ago, when Neumann had 44% to Barrett's 42%. »Read Full Blog Post(14)
Rasmussen replies
Madison -- A spokeswoman for Rasmussen Reports defended the firm after Democrats attacked its polls and the company president's decision to participate in a post-election cruise with Republicans.
Democrats have assailed polls by Rasmussen Reports, which have shown Republicans performing well in the Wisconsin races for U.S. Senate and governor.
"Republican and Democratic campaigns both sometimes attack the messenger when they try to distract attention from news they don't like," Rasmussen spokeswoman Debra Falk wrote in an e-mail. "In the case of the Wisconsin Senate race, virtually every poll has shown (U.S. Sen. Russ) Feingold below 50% against every potential Republican challenger. That's a sure sign of a potentially vulnerable candidate. However, incumbents are often able to overcome a weak environment and win re-election." »Read Full Blog Post(9)
Dem says Walker should return $18,000 in pension payments
Madison -- State Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate called on Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker to return about $18,000 to taxpayers for past payments they have contributed to his state pension.
Tate said Thursday the payments should be given back because Walker, a Republican running for governor, said last week if elected he would immediately begin contributing more than $5,000 a year of his salary toward his pension. Walker said he would then move toward making all state employees pay toward their pensions, saving taxpayers $176 million a year.
Tate noted Walker did not propose paying toward his pension until his run for governor, and quietly accepted taxpayer payments to his pension as a member of the state Assembly before he was elected county executive. »Read Full Blog Post(21)
West misconstrues Arizona border
Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy West stumbled a bit Thursday in throwing her support for a county boycott of doing business with Arizona when she said Arizona wasn't a state that bordered Mexico.
The gaffe was captured on camera by Todays TMJ4.
"If this was Texas, which is a state that is directly on the border with Mexico, and they were calling for a measure like this saying that they had a major issue with undocumented people flooding their borders, I would have to look twice at this. But this is a state that is a ways removed from the border," West said. »Read Full Blog Post(81)
Biden dishes up custard, charm -- but not all for Feingold voters
Glendale -- Here's one drawback of retail politics: You don't always know who your customers are.
Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) stopped Friday at Kopp's Frozen Custard to shake hands, dish custard and drum up votes for Feingold's re-election bid -- or so they thought.
Biden and Feingold were ushered behind the counter, where Biden started scooping up custard for customers. The vice president handed a cone to Nancy Roberts and said, "Think Feingold." »Read Full Blog Post(19)
Lock up road fund money, group says
Madison — A coalition of business and labor groups is pushing a plan to wall off the state's road fund from budget raids by urging voters to approve local referendums supporting it.
So far, nine counties including Waukesha have scheduled county-wide referendum votes for the November election on whether to amend the state constitution to protect the transportation fund.
At least 29 states have passed similar constitutional protections, according to the Finding Forward coalition. »Read Full Blog Post
"Grow up," former ally tells Wall
Madison -- A former honorary co-chairman of Terrence Wall's failed U.S. Senate campaign has some advice for the former candidate.
"He should just grow up," Jim Klauser said.
Klauser rejected the claims Wall made Friday in which he alleged that Ron Johnson, the GOP frontrunner to challenge Democratic incumbent Sen. Russ Feingold, bought endorsement votes at the state Republican convention last month. »Read Full Blog Post(5)
Kohl makes opening statements at Kagan confirmation hearings
As the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan get underway, Sen. Herb Kohl Monday asked Kagan to help the American public understand "what is in your heart and what is in your mind" before a confirmation vote in the Senate.
"We don't have a right to know in advance how you will decide cases, but we do have a right to understand your judicial philosophy and what you think about fundamental issues that will come before the court," he said. "As you said in your own critique of these hearings in 1995, it is an 'embarrassment' that senators do not insist that a nominee reveal what kind of justice she would make, by disclosing her views on important legal issues."
Kohl wasn't the only senator to remind Kagan about her earlier statements expressing frustration with the "vapid and hollow charade" of Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama, the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, also drew on her words, saying that "candor is needed" during the confirmation hearings. (5)
Feingold criticizes ruling on campaign finance law at Kagan hearing
Sen. Russ Feingold used his opening remarks at the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan to take a shot at the current court for uprooting "longstanding precedent" and undermining the country's democratic system with their recent 5-4 ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
Feingold, who helped author a campaign finance law which was weakened as a result of the ruling, said the decision could erode the public's confidence in the court.
"By acting in such an extreme and unjustified manner, the court badly damaged its own integrity," he said. "By elevating the rights of corporations over the rights of people, the Court damaged our democracy. »Read Full Blog Post(19)
Post checks out Sean Duffy
The Washington Post sent a reporter to Chippewa Falls to watch congressional candidate Sean Duffy meet with voters.
Duffy is seeking the Republican nomination for the seat now held by U.S. Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wis.), who announced his retirement.
Duffy is portrayed as a celebrity candidate, by virtue of his star turn in MTV's "The Real World." (2)
Milwaukee native called activist judge by Republican at Supreme Court nomination hearing
The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee suggested Elena Kagan appears to have the makings of a "judicial activist," saying she has associated with well-known activist judges throughout her career.
To bolster his case, Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama pointed to Kagan's stint as a clerk for Milwaukee native Abner Mikva, a U.S. Appellate Court judge. Sessions also noted Kagan's clerkship under Justice Thurgood Marshall in the late 1980s.
Sessions called both Mikva and Marshall "well-known liberal activist judge(s)." »Read Full Blog Post(5)
Wall says he's "fed up" with Klauser's type
In an interview this afternoon former U.S. Senate candidate Terrence Wall responded to Republican Jim Klauser's admonition that Wall should "just grow up."
"I'm fed up with kingmakers" like Klauser, Wall said.
Klauser's comments were reported on All Politics earlier today by the Journal Sentinel's Jason Stein. Klauser was reacting to Wall's allegations last week that the GOP convention endorsement of Ron Johnson for Senate resulted from a series of what Wall calls "dirty tricks." Klauser was a co-chairman of Wall's campaign, which Wall pulled the plug on in late May. »Read Full Blog Post(9)
After Byrd's passing, Feingold still a 'no' vote on financial reform
The death of Sen. Robert Byrd complicates the picture for financial reform, but that won't change the vote of Sen. Russ Feingold.
Feingold has been one of two Democrats to oppose the financial reform package, along with Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), saying the reform package is too weak. He reiterated that sentiment in a statement released today:
"As I have indicated for some time now, my test for the financial regulatory reform bill is whether it will prevent another crisis. The conference committee's proposal fails that test and for that reason I will not vote to advance it. »Read Full Blog Post(9)
Coggs gets nod from teachers
Madison -- Democratic Sen. Spencer Coggs of Milwaukee has snagged the endorsement of the state teachers union -- the political heavyweight in his party -- for his primary bid for lieutenant governor.
Like the Milwaukee teachers union, Coggs opposed the failed mayoral takeover legislation of the Milwaukee Public Schools earlier this year.
"Senator Coggs understands how important public education is to Wisconsin's future," said Wisconsin Education Association Council president Mary Bell. "He has supported measures that will ensure our schools provide our children with the education they need to be successful."
Rep. Tom Nelson (D-Kaukauna) and Madison entrepreneur Henry Sanders are also running for the post in the Democratic primary. (3)
Kohl questions Supreme Court nominee
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan faced tough questions from even sympathetic Democratic senators Tuesday. Sen. Herb Kohl, who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, pushed to try to get a better feel for what kind of justice Kagan would make. Here's a look at some of their back and forth during the second day of hearings on Capitol Hill:
KOHL: General Kagan, you will testify this week for many hours regarding your philosophy, your approach to judging, as well as many specific legal issues. And yet one question that I suspect most of the American people are most curious about is the simplest but perhaps the most important one: Why do you want to be a Supreme Court justice? Anyone in your position would be flattered and highly honored to be nominated to the Supreme Court because it is the pinnacle of the legal profession. But whatever this appointment means to you, what is most important to us is what it will mean for the American people.
So, please tell us, why do you want to serve on the Supreme Court? What issues motivate you the most? And what excites you about the job? »Read Full Blog Post(3)
Kleefisch files first -- almost
Madison -- The campaign for Republican lieutenant governor candidate Rebecca Kleefisch said she was the first statewide candidate to file nomination papers but then had to backtrack.
Secretary of State Doug La Follette filed his papers on June 24, according to the Government Accountability Board.
Campaign coordinator Jeanne Tarantino said she received incorrect information from board staff and the early filing still shows that the Kleefisch is organized even though she's a first-time candidate. »Read Full Blog Post(15)
Republican party chair rips Obama agenda
President Barack Obama's programs, like the economic stimulus bill and cap and trade, will take away more jobs from urban areas like Racine and Kenosha, the chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin said Tuesday.
Reince Priebus, the party chair, spoke to reporters a day before Obama's scheduled visit to Racine for an economic town hall.
Cap and trade, also known as emissions trading, is a method to control pollution by providing economic incentives to companies. »Read Full Blog Post(5)
Neumann calls for "Research Triangle" in Wisconsin
Republican candiate for governor Mark Neumann said Wisconsin should borrow the concept of North Carolina's Research Triangle and meld the respective expertise of colleges and business.
At a news conference at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, he called for three regions, or "triangles," in the state that would combine the job creating potential of companies with the research and knowledge base of universities.
Neumann said such synergy and his other economic plans could create 300,000 jobs by 2020. »Read Full Blog Post(5)
Kagan shows sense of humor under questioning by Kohl
Asked about allowing cameras inside the Supreme Court, Elena Kagan showed her sharp sense of humor, saying she thinks the American public would be interested in seeing the justices at work -- just maybe not all the time.
"You're really seeing an institution of government at work, I think, in a really admirable way," she said, responding to a question by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) "So I think -- and, of course, the issues are important ones. I mean, not -- some of them will put you to sleep, you know.
"But -- but a lot of them, the American people should be really concerned about and should be interested in. And so I think it would be a great thing for the institution, and more important I think it would be a great thing for the American people." (19)
Feingold questions Kagan about campaign finance ruling
Given the opportunity to question Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan during her confirmation hearing Tuesday, Sen. Russ Feingold started out by asking her about the court's recent 5-4 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Here's a look at their question and answer on that issue as well as a couple others:
FEINGOLD: I guess I'd like to start by picking up on your discussion with Senator Hatch about the Citizens United decision… So was the Supreme Court that instead reached out and asked for re-argument, and called into question a 100-year-old statute that prohibited corporations more generally from spending money on elections. I just want to clarify this. So let me ask you: Wasn't it highly unusual, if not unprecedented, for the court to do this?
KAGAN: Senator Feingold, the United States government in the case did urge the courts not to decide the case on the grounds, but it did. And -- and, you know, it's -- it's obviously unusual whenever the court reverses a precedent in this way. The court thought it had grounds to do so, but it is an unusual action, yes. »Read Full Blog Post(6)
Walker, Neumann hold slight edge over Barrett
Republicans Scott Walker and Mark Neumann hold leads over Democrat Tom Barrett in the race for governor, a new poll released on Wednesday shows.
But the results of the survey by Public Policy Polling shows that Walker and Neumann hold only a "small advantage" over Barrett and that none of the candidates in the race are particularly well known.
For example, 36% of the people surveyed haven't formed an opinion of Walker and 42% don't have one of Barrett. »Read Full Blog Post(10)
Feingold won't vote for Wall Street overhaul bill, says lawmakers caved in to special interests
In an impassioned op-ed in the Huffington Post Wednesday, Sen. Russ Feingold said the Wall Street overhaul legislation being finalized in Congress "caves to Wall Street interests" and won't get his support.
"Wall Street and its allies have been calling the shots in Congress for decades, so they must be glad to see how things are shaping up on financial regulatory reform," he writes. "Congress is about to vote on a final bill that fails to fix the key flaws in the bills passed by both the House and Senate."


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The new Yamaha Bolt BIKE thread
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Location: North Shore, Lake Superior, MN
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Ok, here we go. At the risk of offending all Boltistas (of which I
one), I finally made it down to the city and saw a black, base model in person. (Let me preface this by saying that I loved the pics and videos of this bike, and thought for sure an r-spec would be my next ride). The right side of this bike IS HIDEOUS! I walked in, and they had it sitting there up against a posterboard Bolt display with the exhaust side facing out, and the first thing that came to my head was "WHAT THE FUCK!?" This is all subjective, and I don't mean to piss off those who still love this thing and those who have bought it, but I was completely turned off. All of the shit tacked onto the right side of the bike makes it look like some kind of weird, cheap, fuck, I don't know . . . cheap weirdo?
The strap across the battery box is ugly, the heat shields are ugly, the air cleaner is huge and ugly, and the muffler is ugly. If the bolt had a dog, the dog would be ugly. The mechanicals may be better than the Iron 883, but the Iron is infinitely classier/more beautiful. There really isn't a bad line on the bike (as evidenced by the pic a few posts up).
It doesn't stop with the looks though. Sitting on this thing while on its stand with both feet up on the pegs was one of the more awkward sitting-on-a-motorcycle-at-a-dealership experiences for me. I don't know how to explain it, it was just odd. The thing is too wide, the airbox too big, and the pegs are in a funny spot (I'm 5'6" with short legs, and have ridden an '08 Ninja 250 for the last five years, which I fit great on).
Sitting directly across from the bolt was one of these:
Honda Shadow Phantom. Looked five times better, sat five times better, hell, even tipping it felt five times lighter.
I don't know maaaaan, I
liked the Bolt. I'm disappointed as all hell. I post very rarely, so, it just goes to show how strongly I felt about seeing it today that I would get off my lazy ass and write this diatribe.
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Jefferson Award
Bay Area Woman With Double Lung Transplant Honored For Organ Donation Work After Her Death
A Bay Area woman who crusaded for more people to become organ donors is being honored, even after her death.
Jefferson Award Winner Works With San Francisco's Homeless To Build A Strong Community
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a local artist who has always been inspired by the possibilities in creating art. But when Kristie Fairchild brought that same vision to her work with the homeless, she helped hundreds of people realize their own possibilities.
Jefferson Award Winner Helps Connect Bay Area Veterans With Service Dogs
This week's Jefferson Award winner runs a unique program that pairs veterans with service dogs. Friendship doesn't begin to describe their special relationship.
Jefferson Award Winner Serves Health Needs Of Bay Area Teens With Mobile Clinic
Dr. Seth Ammerman helped start an immunization clinic for underserved young people in East Palo Alto. After realizing they needed much more than their shots, he launched a clinic on wheels.
Jefferson Award Winners Keep Belmont Neighborhood's Music Alive
They're not musicians or music teachers, but for the last decade, a Belmont husband and wife have been instrumental in keeping music alive in their neighborhood schools.
Jefferson Awards: BrightHaven Healing Arts Center For Animals
If you can no longer care for a sick pet, or you have an animal that needs hospice care, a North Bay couple offers a loving home. This husband and wife are this week's Jefferson Award winners.
Jefferson Award Winner An Inspiration To North Bay Students
Some students are getting better grades. Others are the first in their family to go to college. One in ten students in Sonoma Valley said their future is brighter, because they have someone encouraging them along the way: this week's Jefferson Award winner.
Jefferson Award Winner Finds New Career Helping Special Needs Children Learn
When your wife tells you she wants to start a school for special needs children in your house, what do you say? If you're this week's Jefferson Award winner, you do more than just say 'yes.'
Jefferson Award Winner Finds Haven For Discarded Horses
This week's Jefferson award winner learned a love of animals growing up in Wyoming. So it's not hard to understand why she didn't hesitate when she found horses in trouble here in the Bay Area.
Jefferson Award Winner Gives The Magic Of Music To Children In Lafayette
One man is world famous as the Phantom of the Opera. The other took the stage as Peter Pan. Both of them changed the life of this week's Jefferson Award winner.


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I am following instructions from as someone suggested on stackoverflow:
After following all the steps when I command
git clone https://github.com/joyent/node.git && cd node
it shows
error: RPC failed; result=56, HTTP code = 100
fatal: The remote end hung up unexpectedly
I am using Ubuntu, terminals, etc. for the very first time. Can you please suggest what to do? Is there any problem with the configuration?
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Fruit Roll-Ups is a brand of fruit-flavored snacks made with real fruit that debuted in grocery stores across the United States in 1983. The snack is a flat, pectin-based fruit-flavored candy, wrapped around a piece of cellophane for easier removal.
"When I found the old popcorn maker stashed away in a back closet of our FOB (Forward Operating Base), I couldn't imagine it would ever work. After some parts and TLC, I got it running again. The next step was figuring out how to get the troops working for me some popcorn to eat! I called several companies, tried Amazon, etc. Nobody was able to ship a large bag of popcorn, salt, and oil to an APO address. Then I tried Nationwide Candy, and Jason was immediately able to put together my order and get it shipped out to me. Nationwide Candy and Jason have no idea how happy they have made my 200 troops to have a little taste of home out here in Afghanistan. It's the little things from back home that keep us going, and Nationwide Candy had a big part in that. THANK YOU!"by Mitchell H. on 10/16/2014
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Alpines performing at Club Academy, Manchester, 2011.
|Background information
|Kingston upon Thames, London
|Pop, soul[1]
|Years active
|2010 – present
|Polydor Records (2010-2012), Untrue Records (2012)
|Associated acts
|The Naked and Famous, Skream, Mafia Lights, Youth Kills, Akira Kiteshi, Sub Focus
|Bob Matthews
Catherine Pockson
Alpines is a UK duo based in Kingston upon Thames in South London, made up of Bob Matthews (guitar and production) and Catherine Pockson (pianist, singer/songwriter). Since forming in 2010 the band has toured and supported The Naked and Famous,[2] Emeli Sande and Florence + The Machine at the Alexandra Palace on 10 March 2012. In 2011 Alpines signed a deal with EMI Music Publishing (now Sony/ATV). Alpines release their debut album "Oasis" on 26 May 2014 on their own label, Untrue Records.
Their track "Drive" was used by Rankin in a video for fashion designer Hannah Marshall in 2011. A clip of Alpines' track "Saviour" was used in an advert for the BBC Three programme Bringing Up Britain in March 2011.[3] In 2011, their track "Cocoon" was used during an episode of the US crime series CSI, and "Fossilised" was used in another CSI episode in 2012. Their song "Empire" which was released as a video in May 2012 was used by Sky Atlantic for the trailer of the new series of Boardwalk Empire season 3 Autumn 2012 and by ESPN for US Barclays Center Classic in November 2012.
In August 2012, their song "Got Me Wrong" from their Early Hours EP was featured in All Saints Autumn/Winter Fashion Collection TV Campaign in which Catherine and Bob also appeared. All Saints have issued Alpines Basement session videos of "Got Me Wrong" and "Chances". Alpines have continued their association with Rankin whose Hunger TV Company has produced their videos of "Got Me Wrong" and "Chances" including a studio piano performance of "Chances".
On 18 January 2013, Vogue on Line introduced Alpines release of their single "Lights" and a mini film video of Lights featuring Emily Berrington and Ben Lloyd-Hughes directed by Ryan Hope. In September 2013, Alpines "Cocoon" was used in a short film introducing Eudon Choi's fashion collection for River Island Design Forum. In autumn 2014, "Tidal Wave" was featured in the TV and film advert "Sound with Power" for Mercedes.[4] "Empire" was used by Starz Entertainment in the promotion of the Starz Denver Film Festival in November 2013 and for the promotion of original TV and films showing on Starz TV in the USA during the first quarter of 2014. On 5 June 2014 Alpines performed at the Paul Smith Beak Street Store London and in July took part in his photo shoot for Madame Figaro "Portfolio Jeunes Talents".[5] In August 2014 Abercrombie & Fitch featured " No Other Lover" in their stores. Alpines video of "Zero" was premiered on 18 August 2014 in Hunger Magazine [6]
Songwriting and collaborations[edit]
Alpines have written the song "Tidal Wave" with Sub Focus. The record, which features Catherine singing, was released by Sub Focus on Mercury on 4 November 2012, and reached No. 12 in the BBC Official Singles Chart on 12 November 2012. "Tidal Wave" is also a track on Sub Focus LP "Torus" released on 30 September 2013. SubFocus and Alpines were awarded a silver disc for Tidal Wave by the British Recorded Music Industry (BPI) on 14 February 2014.[7] Catherine also sang on The Maccabees' LP Given to the Wild on the track "Unknow" released 9 January 2012 and sang it with them at the Little Noise Sessions in November 2012 which was shown by Channel 4 on 20 December 2012.
Catherine has co-written and sung "Fall From Grace" which is on Maya Jane Coles' debut album "Comfort" released on 1 July 2013. Alpines previously collaborated with Maya Jane Coles on their version of "Why" released 20 March 2012, and she also produced a remix of Alpines "Cocoon" under her Nocturnal Sunshine name which was released by Alpines on 22 August 2011. Alpines co-wrote the song "The Key" which Catherine sang on Creep's album "Echoes" which was released on 12 November 2013.
In addition to writing and producing their own music, Alpines have issued their own remixes of other artists including Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans" and Emile Sande's "Heaven". In 2011 Alpines also collaborated with other producers on some of their songs including "Tremors" with producer trio Dark Sky and "Gold" with Craze and Hoax.
Oasis studio album
Alpines wrote and produced all the tracks on the album with contributions from MNEK on "Blind" and "Sunset" and Vince Kidd on "Zero". The album artwork photos taken by Cyrus Mahboubian will be on display at the opening of the De Re Art Gallery Hollywood from 16 May 2014, and the album will be sound tracking the exhibition of modern art through the summer.[8] In Summer 2014 Alpines toured the UK to promote the album.
Studio Albums[edit]
|Album details
|Album details
|Night Drive
|Early Hours
- Released 20 January 2013
- Label: Untrue Records
- Format: Download
- Released: 20 January 2014
- Label: Untrue Records
- Format: Download
No Other Lover
- Released: April/May 2014
- Label: Untrue Records
- Format: Download
- Released: August 2014
- Label: Untrue Records
- Format: Download
- ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/dec/15/new-band-alpines The Guardian, retrieved 2011-06-15.
- ^ [1] O2 website, Retrieved 2011-06-15.
- ^ http://feeds.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbiplayer/F1951566?thread=8132804
- ^ soundwithpower.mercedes-benz.co.uk
- ^ Madame Figaro no 1563 International Edition
- ^ http://www.hungertv.com/feature/premiere-alpines-zero
- ^ 2014 BPI Certifications No 05129
- ^ http://www.beverlyhillsmagazine.com/luxury-goods-articles/de re gallery-hollywood
- ^ http://www.frostmagazine.com/2012/05/04/alpines-new-single-released-in-june-music-news/
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Soundcloud Account
- Alpines on Facebook
- Alpines on Twitter
- Alpines's channel on YouTube
- Alpines on Myspace


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Pete and Tonia Chilton announce the birth of a daughter at the Women's Hospital St. Joseph East on March 8, 2015.
Gracie Ann Ajean Chilton weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long at birth.
Maternal grandparents are Roger Hall of Lawrenceburg and the late Daisy Hall.
Paternal grandparents are the late Leon Chilton and Connie Chilton.
Compiled by Janie Bowen
Thursday, April 15, 1965
To serve in Viet Nam
Lt. Charles Leon Keithley left for a six to eight month tour of duty in Viet Nam. He was stationed on a U.S. Naval mine sweeper. Mrs. Keithley, the former Georgianna Hahn and two children were to spend time with Mrs. Keithley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hahn.
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By Nancy Kennedy, Faith Columnist
Recently, I met a young guy who told me about his faith journey with Jesus.
He had grown up in church but didn't want to follow Jesus once he got older. He didn't go into details, but he said he was a knucklehead and did a lot of stuff he knew was wrong and didn't really want to do what's right.
One day he was out driving and hydroplaned his car and it stopped just before going over a ledge.
By Ashley Brooks, Cooking columnist
"When I grow up, my maid will do my cooking!" Yes, that's what I would proudly and regularly exclaim to my mother when she would ask me to come into the kitchen and cook with her.
Of course that was just the ranting of an immature teenager with grandiose ideas but very green to reality. Needless to say, I'm almost 35 years old and do not have a maid.
Robert and Regina Edington of Lawrenceburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Ramsey Marie Edington, to Thomas Corey Nicholson of Lawrenceburg.
The wedding is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. April 25 at Fox Creek Christian Church in Lawrenceburg, followed by a reception at American Legion Post 34 in Lawrenceburg. Family and friends are welcome.
The groom is a son of Jennifer Nicholson of Pewee Valley and Eli and Susan Nicholson of Betsy Lane. A 2007 graduate of Anderson County High School, he is employed by Jim Beam Brands of Frankfort.
Thursday, April 8, 1965
Fishing equipment taken
Bert Shryock reported Monday the theft of about $150 worth of fishing equipment from his automobile while it was parked in Lawrenceburg.
Shryock said one of the windows had been forced open and the reel, rod, tackle bag and hip boots were taken.
Highest achievement
William S. Bryant, a junior wildlife management major at Tennessee Tech at Cookville, Tennessee, was recognized for academic achievement.
The Anderson Public Library will offer the following free classes in April.
Pilates Plus
When: Mondays and Wednesday
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Heirloom Tomato
When: Saturday, April 11
Time: 10 a.m.
APL Book Club
When: Monday, April 13
Time: 6 p.m.
Sand Candles
When: Tuesday, April 14
Writer's Group
When: Wednesday, April 15
By Nancy Kennedy, Faith columnist
I can honestly say it was the best gefilte fish I ever ate, mainly because I'd never eaten any before.
"Gefilte" sounds tastier than "ground up raw fish mixed with eggs, onions and matzoh meal then stuffed into the skin of a de-boned fish and poached."
I ate it as part of a Passover Seder as a guest of Congregation Beth Sholom Jewish Synagogue in Beverly Hills, Fla.
Concert set at Sand Spring Baptist
The Noblemen from Bagdad and The Craguns from Cincinnati are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. April 2 at Sand Spring Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg.
The Cranguns is a quartet featuring Jordan Cragun and his wife, Elena, along with his father, Ray, and cousin, Nick. A love offering will be taken.
Concert in Frankfort
The Kingsmen and Shireys are scheduled to perform in concert Thursday, April 9 at Capital City Christian Church, 15 Locust Lane, Frankfort.
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Active involvement with student organizations and journals at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University is critical to your development as a well-rounded professional.
Student organizations offer opportunities to hone and demonstrate many skills that are highly desired by employers, including leadership, team building, communication and creative problem-solving. Student organizations that are practice-area-focused also present you with opportunities to learn more about these different areas of practice.
Membership on one of Hofstra Law's journals provides the opportunity to develop, among many other things, your research, writing and critical-thinking skills.
Participation in a student organization or on a journal also offers extensive networking opportunities with Hofstra Law alumni and other legal professionals.
The Energy and Environmental Law Society (EELS) is the locus for students preparing for a career in energy and environmental law. It sponsors energy and environmentally oriented programs both on and off campus. The objectives of EELS are to foster an understanding of energy and environmental legal and policy issues and educate students about how they can have an impact. The organization promotes networking between students, alumni and professionals through events and employment opportunities.
The Hofstra Law Review is a student-run scholarly journal of general scope published quarterly and is recognized as a leading journal in the legal community. Law Review members are responsible for soliciting articles from legal scholars, considering unsolicited manuscripts for publication, editing published works and maintaining the reputation of the Hofstra Law Review for timely publication of articles that expand the frontiers of legal scholarship. New members are selected on the basis of grades and performance in the writing competition conducted at the end of the academic year.


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Destination: Apprenticeship Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 1 Pathways to Opportunity College International Work Travel/Educ'n School Apprenticeship University Private Training Which path will you choose? Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 2 What is Apprenticeship? • Apprenticeship is a certified post-secondary education and training program • The program, which lasts for 2-5 years, qualifies people for employment in the skilled trades sectors • 85 - 90% of all apprenticeship training takes place in the workplace, where an apprentice learns the skills of a trade from an experienced journeyperson Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 3 What is Apprenticeship (cont'd) • Apprenticeship training leads to a wide variety of rewarding careers in the industrial, transportation, construction and service sectors of Ontario's & Canada's economy • Unlike others who pay a high tuition fee for post-secondary education/training at a college or university, apprentices "earn while they learn" Apprenticeship training is the school-work destination of choice for experiential ("hands-on") learners Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 4 The "skills" gap Ontario is currently experiencing critical labour shortages in certain economic sectors: • thousands of highly skilled workers will retire from the industrial, service, transportation and construction sectors in the next 10 years • young people are not aware of the rewarding careers in the skilled trades, even though many are unemployed or under-employed If not addressed within the next 2-3 years, this 'skills gap' will have a profound impact on Ontario's economy Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 5 Many pathways lead to careers in the skilled trades & technologies: skilled scientist engineer technologist technician trades person University University College College Apprenticeship degree Degree diploma diploma after high school (4-6 yr.) (4-6 yr.) (3 yr.) (2 yr.) (2-5 yr.) More More conceptual hands-on Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 6 The Apprenticeship Pathway • a "hands-on" training program that's been in existence for 1,000's of years • one of Ontario's best kept secrets Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 7 The Principles of Apprenticeship Training • the fourth pillar of post-secondary destinations in Ontario • training is experiential (85-90% occurs 'on-the-job', and 10-15% takes place in the classroom) • apprentices earn while they learn • requires competencies in Math, English & Science and an affinity for applied technology Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 8 FACTS FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS: • 60 % of Ontario's Grade 9 students do not go on to complete either a college diploma or a university degree • many of these students enter the job market with limited employability skills • a large number of high school graduates end up in low-paying, part-time (or seasonal) jobs • the levels of youth un(der)employment and homelessness are serious problems in York Region Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 9 The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program ...... • is a new school - work pathway that allows students to explore careers in the skilled trades and earn valuable workplace experience before they graduate • allows high school students to be officially registered as apprentices and begin their post- secondary apprenticeship training program while earning high school credits • leads to rewarding careers with lots of flexibility in today's labour market Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 10 What are "the trades"? The 33 construction trades include: Carpenter Electrician Crane Operator Glazier Construction Craft Worker Drywall Finisher/Plasterer Mason (4 kinds) Painter Plumber Power Line Worker Refrigeration/AC Mechanic Roofer Steam Fitter Sheet Metal Worker Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 11 The 20 motive power trades include: Auto Body Tech. (2) Automotive Painter Auto Service Technician Partsperson Small Engine Mechanic Marine Engine Repairer Heavy Duty Technician Transmission Technician Motorcycle Technician Truck/Coach Technician Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 12 The 48 industrial trades include: Aircraft Mtce. Engineer Blacksmith Cabinetmaker Draftsperson (3) CNC Programming Facilities Mtce. Mechanic Fitter (2) General Machinist Hydraulic Mechanic Industrial Electrician Locksmith Mould Maker Ski lift Mechanic Tool & Die Maker Welder Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 13 The 34 service trades include: Agriculture Technician (3) Appliance Service Tech Arborist Baker Cook Child/Youth Worker ECE Electronic Service Tech Hairstylist Horse Groom Horticultural Technician IT support analyst (3) Network cabling Pool & Hot Tub/Spa Tech. Retail Meat Cutter Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 14 OYAP Requirements • 16 years of age • 16 high school credits • full time student • competencies in Math, English, Science • an interest in applied technology • competencies in the related trade skills • a positive attitude and good work ethic Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 15 Apprenticeship Subject Pathways • published by MTCU in September 2002. • recommends the following English, Math & Science courses for this destination: - Grades 9 + 10: academic or applied - Grades 11 + 12: workplace (for most trades) • recognizes the importance of certain college-level courses, plus technological studies, family studies, art, etc. This document is available in all YRDSB secondary schools Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 16 The OYAP Toolkit Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Compulsory Options OYAP OYAP (2 credit) (4 credit) Gr. 9: Gr. 10 Gr. 11 Options Gr. 12 Options Work TTJ3E, TMJ3E, TTJ4E, TMJ4E, Job Shadow Experience TCJ3E or TCJ4E or Family Studies Family Studies Curriculum: college or workplace Co-op Links: Technology, Family Studies, English, Math, Science, Art, Business Additional Certification: WHMIS, Drive Clean, Smart Serve, CPR, First Aid, Service Excellence, PROTON Apprenticeship Registration & Level 1 'in-school' prior to graduation Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 17 Labour Market Information for the Skilled Trades • In 2002, skilled trades became the fifth largest job listings category on workopolis.com (after healthcare, admin., sales, and finance); • negative stereotypes are a thing of the past. Skilled tradespeople are creative, sophisticated, analytical problem solvers with competitive salaries - 'the gold-collar' trades • A recent Ernst & Young survey of Canadian CEO's found that 35% believe that a technical education will be more valuable in the workplace than a university degree in the next decade. Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 18 Wage Information Trade 1st Yr. Appr. Journeyperson Carpenter $14.08/hr (union) $45-55,000 Brick Mason $14-16/hr $45-55,000 Refrig/AC Tech. $14-17/hr $60,000 Sheet Metal $14-16/hr $60,000 Auto Service Tech $10-14/hr $40-50,000 General Machinist $11-13/hr $45-50,000 Tool & Die Maker $14-17/hr $60-100,000 Horticulture Tech. $10-14/hr $35,000 ECE $9-10/hr $22,000 Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 19 Benefits of OYAP • offers students a school-work destination with good job prospects • allows students to start their post-secondary training program while they earn their high school diploma • develops student connections with employers for post-secondary employment as apprentices • is the recommended pathway for 'hands-on' learners Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 20 Skills Work! For more information about career opportunities in the skilled trades & technologies or the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, speak to a teacher in one of the following departments at your school: • Community Based Education • Technological Studies • Guidance Studies • Alternate Education Resources are also available at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/oyap Nov. 2003 York Region District School Board 21
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Warships every Tuesday in June: w/ Field Trip, La Mer, Piney Gir + LA Font DJ Set
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Piney Gir (pronounced as in "girl"; real name Angela Penhaligon) is a female American musician and singer, born in Kansas and now based in London, England. Musical career Encouraged by her parents to learn the piano from the age of four, she wrote her first song at the age of nine. Having earned a degree in music, she moved to England in 1998 to study at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Previously a member of the duo Vic 20, she released her debut solo electronica album, Peakahokahoo, in 2004 on UK label Truck Records (and licensed to Greyday Records for release in North America). Produced by electro duo A Scholar And A Physician the album featured Simple Kid, Trademark, The Black Madonnas and the backing singers from Erasure. Whilst most of the tracks were original compositions it also featured a distortion heavy cover of "My Generation" by The Who. The album was extensively toured, including a slot supporting Erasure on a month long European tour, and she recorded a session for DJ Mark Radcliffe on Radio 2. For a period at this point she was also a member of cult indie girl-group The Schla La Las (now disbanded). Whilst touring the album she decided to try playing country versions of her songs. This led to the formation of the Piney Gir Country Roadshow, and the release of the country album Hold Yer Horses. The album contains new versions of five songs previously released on Peakahokahoo: Nightsong, Girl, Boston, Que Sera Sera and Greetings, Salutations Goodbye. Hold Yer Horses was selected as one of the top five albums of 2006 by Phill Jupitus in his music column for the Radio Times magazine, stating that "the stomp and twang of these songs of love and life are unmissable".
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Bio of Russia's Mark Zuckerberg to Be Filmed
The film's release is tentatively scheduled for early 2014.
MOSCOW – Russian producer Alexander Rodnyansky will adapt for the screen a book on Russian Mark Zuckerberg, Pavel Durov, the founder and owner of Vkontakte, Facebook's local equivalent.
Rodnyansky's A.R.Films has acquired rights to Nikolai Kononov's recent bestseller Kod Durova (Durov's Code), centered on the social networking web site and its 28-year-old owner, and plans to start production next spring.
"For a long time, we have wanted to make a movie directly connected to life around us, a movie that is focused on contemporary people rather than an imaginary world," Rodnyansky said in a statement.
"The story of Vkontakte is very strong and cinematic, and that is why I decided to write it," Kononov added. "This social networking web site is a virtual state with a population of over 100 million users, while Durov's way is instructive for the new generation of entrepreneurs, as well as all those who would like to do business online."
A spokesperson for A.R.Films told The Hollywood Reporter that the film's budget is to be between 100 million rubles ($3.2 million) and 120 million rubles ($3.9 million) and the release is tentatively scheduled for early 2014.
Rodnyansky, who is known in the West for Cloud Atlas, Jayne Mansfield's Car and the upcoming Renny Harlin project Dyatlove Pass Incident, is to produce the movie with Sergey Melkumov, his long-time co-producer. The director and cast have not been disclosed.
A.R.Films' assets include production company Non Stop Productions, international licensing and distribution company A Company and Kinotavr, Russia's main national film festival.
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2012 Ford Super Duty
2012 Ford Super Duty Interior
This interior review was written when the 2012 Ford Super Duty was new.
The Ford Super Duty offers one of the most useful interiors in the class, and depending on the trim, can be fairly luxurious. Reviewers say that its front seats are more comfortable than most in the class, and back seats in extended cab and crew cab models offer plenty of space, even for adults. Ford's Work Solutions in-dash computer earns rave reviews for its functionality and convenience, and the premium King Ranch trims are outfitted like luxury sedans. Base trim levels include lots of hard plastic and vinyl, with limited standard features, but this is typical for the class. Reviewers say that even basic trims are comfortable and well laid-out. However, one tester notes that the Ram HD can give the Ford's interior a run for its money.
- "The truck's gentler side offers comfortable seating and interior amenities to soothe the soul on long trips. For the hard worker or commercial owner, there's a long list of available packages, options and features that fit their needs and possibly enhance productivity." -- Edmunds
- "Inside is a truly spacious and comfortable cab loaded with features, from a Productivity Screen that gives you a trailer towing checklist to an in-dash computer with Internet access and SYNC." -- AutoWeek
- "There's plenty of space inside the cabin, which can easily fit the top five strongest men in the world. The interior feels both plush and down to business." -- The Detroit News
- "Uplevel Lariat models have fairly fancy decor. Though their leather upholstery is more durable than rich, the overall atmosphere belies the Super Duty's work-truck leanings." -- Consumer Guide
- "For those who understand that the nature of their work is going to trash the truck's interior no matter how well it's put together, Ford builds the base XL truck with a pretty Spartan interior that can take a beating and cleans up easily." -- Kelley Blue Book
Ford Super Duty Pictures
Super Duty trucks can seat anywhere from three people in Regular Cab models to six people in properly configured Crew Cabs. Regular Cabs are offered with either a front bench seat that holds three people or two front bucket seats. Reviewers say the Super Duty's seats are particularly comfortable.
Base XL models come with vinyl or optional cloth seats, but upmarket trims like the Lariat and King Ranch include standard features like leather-appointed interiors with heated and cooled 10-way adjustable seats. Reviewers say that the back seat in SuperCabs offers adequate, though not spacious, legroom for adults, while the Crew Cab's full-size rear seat offers just as much space as a luxury sedan.
- "The rear bench seat is not as plush as the front buckets, but overall room is more like a long-wheelbase car than a pickup truck." -- Consumer Guide
- "This is exactly the type of seating we'd want for long days in the saddle, year in and year out." -- PickupTrucks.com
- "Back seat drivers will find car-like comfort in a limo-sized seating area that can accommodate three adults." -- Left Lane News
- "Inside, the seats provide plenty of soft leather and cushioning, but won't lull you to sleep on a long drive." -- Motor Trend
Interior Features
Though reviewers think that the Ford Super Duty's interior appearance could use a little updating, they unanimously rave about its wealth of available features. The automotive press loves Ford's Work Solutions in-dash computer system, which includes software to track down tools, a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, a Crew Chief program that allows the boss to keep track of his or her fleet and even a printer. As with all pickup trucks, lower-end trim levels include easy-to-clean hard plastics and only the most basic features. The base F-250 XL includes manual air conditioning, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, vinyl seats and an AM/FM radio.
However, putting up the extra cash for the top-of-the-line King Ranch can get you a truck outfitted like a luxury sedan, with standard adjustable pedals, 10-way power-adjustable heated and cooled leather front seats, Ford's SYNC infotainment system and rear parking sensors.
One test driver notes that some controls require a long stretch to reach from the driver's seat, but that's fairly common in most big trucks and SUVs.
- "Ford's integration of high-end electronic features is another top selling point for the Super Duty." -- Edmunds
- "The King Ranch package pushes the Super Duty's cab into the realm of Lincoln-like luxury, offering an interior so inviting you'll probably have your mud-covered work crew hitching a ride in the truck's long bed." -- Kelley Blue Book
- "Most functions are logically arrayed on the dashboard, but some climate and audio controls are just out of easy reach. A few supplementary functions require a long look away from the road, but the available Sync system's voice commands do help." -- Consumer Guide
Behind the first row of seats in SuperCab models there is a maximum 39.5 cubic feet of cargo space. Crew Cab models offer 58.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Reviewers are impressed with the amount of storage features inside the Super Duty, especially in Crew Cab models. Rear under-seat lockable storage compartments that can hold hunting gear or other valuables are available on select models.
- "These Fords are on par with their domestic heavy-duty rivals, with plenty of in-cab storage. The available tailgate step is a welcome convenience, and one we highly recommend." -- Consumer Guide
- "Storage and utility options abound in the Ford F-250." -- Edmunds
- "The only thing missing was a second glove box, a feature other pickups offer and a great place to keep a gun -- as long as it is registered and you possess a concealed weapons permit (state laws do apply). There is, however, lockable storage under the second-row seat, a feature hunters will greatly appreciate. And there are lots of cubbies and storage features throughout." -- The Detroit News


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People are being urged to think before they drink as part of a research project aimed at changing peoples binge drinking habits.
A team of health psychologists at The University of Nottingham plan to discover whether using the workplace to supply information on the health effects of binge drinking and asking employees for a small commitment to reducing the amount they drink in a single session could change peoples binge drinking behaviour in the long term.
Dr Martin Hagger, of the Risk Analysis, Social Processes and Health Research Group in the Universitys School of Psychology, said: The workplace offers an existing network that could allow us to get the message about binge drinking out to as many people as possible.
That could include people who are regularly going out for a few post-work pints, having one too many at the weekend or are simply unaware of the actual units of alcohol they are consuming at home.
Binge drinking has a huge impact on the UKs health, economy and society Department of Health figures show that up to 22,000 alcohol-related deaths occur every year, mainly resulting from stroke, cancer, liver disease, accidental injury or suicide; half of all violent crimes are associated with alcohol abuse; and around 70 per cent of all A&E attendances between midnight and 5am on weekend nights are alcohol-related.
Initially, staff working for organisations participating in the study would be given a leaflet highlighting the harmful health effects of binge-drinking, guidance on the recommended daily units (34 for men and 23 for women) and some helpful strategies for reducing alcohol intake.
Employees will be asked to spend five minutes engaging in a mental exercise that will encourage them to run through the benefits of reducing their binge drinking and help them to develop a basic plan for achieving their goal.
Dr Hagger said: Its all to do with raising peoples awareness of situations in wh
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The mailbox's body, side panels and bottom are 16-gauge (1.5mm) galvanized steel sheet. The front panels and top are 12-gauge (2.5mm) cast aluminum. The door is 12-gauge (2.5mm) cast aluminum.
Features: Front and Rear Access
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Main Office - Located at Swan Lake Golf Course
581 Dunbar Cave Road
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Named for former PGA tour member Mason Rudolph, a Clarksville native, is a 9-hole, 2,008-yard course located at 1514 Golf Club Lane. This par-30 course also features annual green fees.
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Friday, March 4, 2011
PPG Industries (PPG) Dividend Stock Analysis
Over the past decade this dividend stock has delivered an annualized total return of 9.60% to its loyal shareholders.
The company has managed to deliver a negative average increase in EPS of 6.10% per year since 2000. Analysts expect PPG Industries to earn $5.04 per share in 2010 and $5.68 per share in 2011. This would be a nice increase from the $2.03/share the company earned in 2009. The company's net income is exposed to the cyclical nature of the company's business, as it shrinks during downturns but rebounds sharply during upturns.
Few cyclical companies can afford to raise dividends for as long as PPG Industries has done so. Companies that come to mind include Nucor (NUE) and RPM International (RPM). The main risk with cyclical companies is that the dividend is at risk depending on the length and depth of each recession. Future management could decide to cut dividends during the next recession, as the distributions would look unsustainable. However, if they expect an upturn within a year or two, chances are that the dividend would be at least maintained.
The company's return on equity has closely followed the volatility in earnings per share over the past decade. One could easily pinpoint the periods of economic downturn, which is when the ROE decreased –2001-2002 and 2008-2009 recessions. Rather than focus on absolute values for this indicator, I generally want to see at least a stable return on equity over time.
The annual dividend payment has increased by 3.20% per year since 2000, which is substantially higher than the growth in EPS. Despite the cyclicality of earnings, the company has managed to not only maintain but raise dividends consistently, which is not a minor accomplishment.
A 3% growth in distributions translates into the dividend payment doubling every 24 years. If we look at historical data, going as far back as 1973, we see that PPG Industries has actually managed to double its dividend every nine years on average.
Over the past decade the dividend payout ratio has increased from 45% to 105%. Based on estimated FY 2010 EPS of $5 however, the dividend looks adequately covered. A lower payout is always a plus, since it leaves room for consistent dividend growth minimizing the impact of short-term fluctuations in earnings.
Currently PPG Industries is close to being overvalued at 19.40 times earnings, yields 2.40% and has a sustainable dividend payout based off forward earnings. The cyclical business model and the valuation relative to other dividend companies make this company a hold at current prices according to my entry criteria.
Full Disclosure: Long NUE and RPM
Relevant Articles:
- How to select dividend stocks?
- How to invest in dividend stocks
- Ten Dividend Stocks Beating Inflation
- The case for dividend investing in retirement
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I am not sure how to contact you as there's no email or link on your site to send a message to you, so I am using this comments section.ReplyDelete
I really enjoy your posts and your blog has been inspirational in me starting my retirement portfolio with dividend growing stocks and have formed a plan and am strictly following it. I thank you for all your insights and analyses.
Since I still have >25-30 years left for my retirement (I am only 36) I am looking forward for more small cap or small cap value dividend stocks but am finding very difficult to find 4 or 5 dividend aristocrats or achievers that fit the market cap criteria for me. The only ones I have found so far are dividend contenders like HGIC, NPK, NJR, or FLO. I have seen a lot of analysis for NJR, HGIC or NPK at various dividend-proponent websites including yours but never seen one for FLO. Would it be possible for you to post an analysis for FLO as well as mention some more small cap or small cap value dividend growth companies as it's very difficult to find that information from the trading-centric world of investment?
Thanks, and best regards,
- Amit.
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Nutrition for pregnant moms, babies, toddlers…..part 2 of 5
Breastfeeding versus formula is our topic today. First of all let's talk about how long to nurse your baby. We've over-sexualized breasts in our culture. We're squeamish about the use of breasts for feeding babies. Cover it up, don't let anyone know you do it, get your boobs back as fast as you can for […]18 Comments • Continue Reading →
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Five-Minute Chocolate Frosting
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The most delicious carrot soup, you've gotta try this!
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