Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Nostalgia; Orange Alert: Reflection: What a difference a Year Makes
Click on the post for a reflection from a year ago.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Nostalgia; November 2007: Bernanke Speech; Unsettling questions
Click on the post for an OpEd from yesteryear.
Twin Cities: Rake Magazine: The Most Beautiful People at the Capitol Awards stirs controversy
Click on the post for the article in Rake that has the Twin Cities buzzing. Imagine a contest like this in Madison. Photos by Denis Jeong. Nice Work Deni.
SEC moves to ban "Naked Shorting."---make a note
Click on the post for the full story in Yahoo Finance.
WSJ: Janesville GM to accelerate closing plans
Click on the post for the article in the Wisconsin State Journal.
It appears that a key area of cutting will be the retired health benefits of salaried employees. GM chairman called this a strategy to "win" and not merely survive.
It would be interesting to compare and contrast the outcomes of GM going into bankruptcy and the current process----at least in a bankruptcy procedure the executive bonus arrangements and stock options would be considered along side with retiree health benefits---I would surmise this is why GM dreads speaking of a bankruptcy procedure. Maybe someone out there, a bankruptcy specialist, would weigh in on that question.
Stay tuned.
It appears that a key area of cutting will be the retired health benefits of salaried employees. GM chairman called this a strategy to "win" and not merely survive.
It would be interesting to compare and contrast the outcomes of GM going into bankruptcy and the current process----at least in a bankruptcy procedure the executive bonus arrangements and stock options would be considered along side with retiree health benefits---I would surmise this is why GM dreads speaking of a bankruptcy procedure. Maybe someone out there, a bankruptcy specialist, would weigh in on that question.
Stay tuned.
Minutes: Park Board: 6-27-2008: Re: Error in Ads re instructor certification
Click on the post for the minutes of this special park board meeting.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Video: Ozee Cars: Electric Cars: Stoughton, Wisconsin
Ozee Cars, in Downtown Historic Stoughton, Wisconsin. Contact Lucy Zweep at 1-608-1020 or lucy.zweep@ozeecars.com or web site at www.ozeecars.com
Tell her The Evansville Observer sent you. click on the post for the website
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"The Quarterback"-----the poem
(Ed.note: I found this rumpled up and tossed aside in a restroom at Exit #4 at River Falls, Wisconsin. I have faithfully reproduced it as best I can.)
Snowing
the
visibility is
bad
the quarterback is
going
back
back
looking to throw----
no
no
no
rolling out to his left
looking
looking to
throw
no
no
now rolling the other way
looking
looking
no
no
moving to center now
seems unsure
what to do
looking down the
field
looking
looking
now he's in the
pocket
no..now he's out of the
pocket
looks like a Packer
uniform
no maybe
it's a Viking
uniform
looking
both ways now
seems unsure
in fact
that
may not
be a
quarterback
the field is real
snowy
vision bad
maybe this
is just
a dream
a bad
quarterback
dream
Snowing
the
visibility is
bad
the quarterback is
going
back
back
looking to throw----
no
no
no
rolling out to his left
looking
looking to
throw
no
no
now rolling the other way
looking
looking
no
no
moving to center now
seems unsure
what to do
looking down the
field
looking
looking
now he's in the
no..now he's out of the
looks like a Packer
uniform
no maybe
it's a Viking
uniform
looking
both ways now
seems unsure
in fact
that
may not
be a
quarterback
the field is real
snowy
vision bad
maybe this
is just
a dream
a bad
quarterback
dream
Reflection: Dream: Should I "Securitize" the old 89 Lincoln?---FICTION
Some time ago, I was confronted with the dilemna of what to do with my old beloved 1989 Blue Lincoln Towncar. It was the minister's car. With the high end stereo...a sign of the cloth of modern times.
My brother had advised me to just "junk it for $50." That seemed just too simple of an idea. Then I had a dream of what to do next: Here is the dream.
I decided that I would emulate the model of Enron, and securitize it. I first took the starter, alternator, and wheels and sold them separately, netting $100. Then I divided up the Lincoln into ten separate "traunches", various parts of the steel and parts. I did not specify in the documentation the state of the rust in each "traunche", but rather just separated it out and when it added up, it totalled $1000.
At that point I was ready to market these wonderful securities, but instead felt that I should join with others in possibly packaging these items in an elegant "basket" of delicate automotive mortgage securites.
At just that point in the dream, I woke up. Hence as far as dreams go, I do not know what would have happened if a purchaser of one of these delicate morsals of "automotive mortgage securities" was unable to pay the long term mortgage monthly payments due, and what would happen if someone wanted their money back. Frankly, I got my money out of that old beast and I could not care less.
Anyway. Just a wild and crazy dream.
My brother had advised me to just "junk it for $50." That seemed just too simple of an idea. Then I had a dream of what to do next: Here is the dream.
I decided that I would emulate the model of Enron, and securitize it. I first took the starter, alternator, and wheels and sold them separately, netting $100. Then I divided up the Lincoln into ten separate "traunches", various parts of the steel and parts. I did not specify in the documentation the state of the rust in each "traunche", but rather just separated it out and when it added up, it totalled $1000.
At that point I was ready to market these wonderful securities, but instead felt that I should join with others in possibly packaging these items in an elegant "basket" of delicate automotive mortgage securites.
At just that point in the dream, I woke up. Hence as far as dreams go, I do not know what would have happened if a purchaser of one of these delicate morsals of "automotive mortgage securities" was unable to pay the long term mortgage monthly payments due, and what would happen if someone wanted their money back. Frankly, I got my money out of that old beast and I could not care less.
Anyway. Just a wild and crazy dream.
Bloomberg: Rogers; Rescue of Fannie Freddie an "Unmitigated Disaster"
Click on the post for the comments of Jim Rodgers.
Markets: BKX: The Bank Index
A picture is far better than a thousand words.
Click on the post for a graph of the BKX---more affectionately called "The Bank Index." It is a "basket" of bank stocks and the graph reflects the state of the bank stocks.
After viewing the graph---a friend showed it to me at a local church picnic on Sunday----- I went for a double ice cream sundae, with lots of chocolate topping and whipped cream. Different people respond differently to these type of charts. My dad for example when viewing key charts like this would order an order of pancakes----and "make that a double order," he would say. We knew what that meant. Enjoy.
Click on the post for a graph of the BKX---more affectionately called "The Bank Index." It is a "basket" of bank stocks and the graph reflects the state of the bank stocks.
After viewing the graph---a friend showed it to me at a local church picnic on Sunday----- I went for a double ice cream sundae, with lots of chocolate topping and whipped cream. Different people respond differently to these type of charts. My dad for example when viewing key charts like this would order an order of pancakes----and "make that a double order," he would say. We knew what that meant. Enjoy.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Blogs: Favre : It's time for the woodshed
Click on the post for a classic post from the Twin Cities.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Upcoming running events:
07/19/2008 - North American Tenshug Games - Middleton - Basketball
07/26/2008 - 30th Annual WaunaFest Run - Waunakee - Running
07/26/2008 - JUST TRI YOUTH TRIATHLON - Monroe - Triathlon
07/27/2008 - The 2008 Capitol Mile - Madison - Running
08/02/2008 - The Knight Run - Beloit - Running
08/07/2008 - ACT 6 - The Wisconsin AIDS Ride - Madison - Cycling
08/09/2008 - 2008 Oregon Kids Triathlon - Oregon - Triathlon
08/09/2008 - Belleville Community Fun Run and Bike Race - Belleville - Running
08/09/2008 - Book'n It - Sun Prairie - Running
08/09/2008 - Java Jog 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run - Stoughton - Running
Click on the post for additional events search.
07/26/2008 - 30th Annual WaunaFest Run - Waunakee - Running
07/26/2008 - JUST TRI YOUTH TRIATHLON - Monroe - Triathlon
07/27/2008 - The 2008 Capitol Mile - Madison - Running
08/02/2008 - The Knight Run - Beloit - Running
08/07/2008 - ACT 6 - The Wisconsin AIDS Ride - Madison - Cycling
08/09/2008 - 2008 Oregon Kids Triathlon - Oregon - Triathlon
08/09/2008 - Belleville Community Fun Run and Bike Race - Belleville - Running
08/09/2008 - Book'n It - Sun Prairie - Running
08/09/2008 - Java Jog 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run - Stoughton - Running
Click on the post for additional events search.
Viking Corner: Star Tribune: Mixed feelings in Minnesota
Die Hard football fans are beset with mixed emotions about the possiblity of Brett Favre coming to Minnesota. Such anguish about such a long shot.
Click on the post for the scoop from the Star Tribune.
Click on the post for the scoop from the Star Tribune.
St. Paul: City and Port Authority Sue Brokers on Investment loss
Tip of the iceberg. This story is one of many of cities and schools that have invested large sums of money for short term higher interest return, only to find out that the investment was a high risk, and possibly illiquid investment that is inappropriate to investment grade type of vehicles that are appropriate for governmental entities.
Click on the post for the full story from the Pioneer Press.
Click on the post for the full story from the Pioneer Press.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Nostalgia: White Bear Lake, Mn.: The Johnson Boat Works ...a parking ramp?
After debating almost seven years about what to do with the old Johnson Boat Works on the West side of White Bear Lake, scene of where the Observer and father bought a Melgis C boat in 1960, and a classic spot for all sailors, there appears to have been a decision to make it a parking lot?
Click on the post for the full story.
Click on the post for the full story.
All Spa Hot Tub Repair
Jon Folk of All Spa speaks: 20 plus years repairing motors and pumps for spas and pools; 24 hour phone service; Monthly or Bi-weekly maintainance plans available; Insured; Visa, Mastercard accepted; Phone 1-608-755-1996
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If you call him, tell him that the repair he did for the Evansville Observer still is working great. Thanks Jon.
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If you call him, tell him that the repair he did for the Evansville Observer still is working great. Thanks Jon.
Pioneer Press; Median Home price off 12% in Twin Cities
Click on the post for the full story in the Pioneer Press.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinal: Wis in spotlight as campaign ads begin
Click on the post for the issues identified in ads by both campaigns here in Wisconsin.
St. Paul: Pioneer Press: Courts Might "Rock Around the Clock" to deal with mass arrests
In the event that as many as 50,000 people come to St. Paul for the Republican Party Convention to protest, St. Paul courts are planning on an around the clock legal process to deal with the arrests.
Stay tuned to the Evansville Observer. I hope to provide some coverage of this event. Click on the post for the story in the Pioneer Press.
Stay tuned to the Evansville Observer. I hope to provide some coverage of this event. Click on the post for the story in the Pioneer Press.
Evansville School Board meets Monday---Truancy, contracts, goals on agenda
Click on the post for the full agenda.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
NewsBiz: Superior paper mirrors CapTimes: Adjust to Web
Click the post for the latest news of a paper that has adjusted to more web mix.
OpEd: Trends: "Be the Hub"
Recently I was visiting with LondonFlyGirl who mentioned that her trips from London have been to Washington now rather than to Chicago---the airlines are consolidating their routes and their employees in an effort to survive the rise of gas prices. On Ch 21 recently they were talking about how this looks to the small towns that used to have thriving airports, the example was Gary, Indiana, and the impact has been devastating as airlines exit leaving them with empty facilities and plunging economic prospects.
This movement to the "HUB" has also been going on for folks in the suburbs--click on the post for an article from the Star Tribune. Turns out that lots of folks are looking at the new condo living on the light rail as a possible model for how life might be. However....there would be some changes. Rather than just go out for a bike ride, one would walk to the nearby athletic club. Rather than walk down the street to the Chinese eatery for takeout, one would go the upscale sit down award winning restaurant. And finally, rather than getting in the car, one would call the garage and have the valet get the car ready. O.K. A little dreaming is good.
Still. America is moving to hubs. And we are seeing this in Evansville also as businesses that were previously in smaller towns are choosing Evansville as a larger town to be the hub and counting on transportation links to Madison and Janesville. Hence our van pool links to Madison are important. And likewise, improving these links makes sense for those who would wish residential development---people need to get to work and they are not going to drive---by making bus, van, or rail connections possible.... possible future residents find communities attractive.
Recently in the Janesville Gazette, Gina Duwe has written about the situation of seniors and stark facts of their lack of income to meet their needs. The national media has predicted a huge decline in cars on the road. Clearly, as the population ages, they are not going to be driving. And they are going to be moving to hubs. Can we be an attractive hub? Can we improve our transportation resources for citizens to remain stable and growing? Stay tuned.
This movement to the "HUB" has also been going on for folks in the suburbs--click on the post for an article from the Star Tribune. Turns out that lots of folks are looking at the new condo living on the light rail as a possible model for how life might be. However....there would be some changes. Rather than just go out for a bike ride, one would walk to the nearby athletic club. Rather than walk down the street to the Chinese eatery for takeout, one would go the upscale sit down award winning restaurant. And finally, rather than getting in the car, one would call the garage and have the valet get the car ready. O.K. A little dreaming is good.
Still. America is moving to hubs. And we are seeing this in Evansville also as businesses that were previously in smaller towns are choosing Evansville as a larger town to be the hub and counting on transportation links to Madison and Janesville. Hence our van pool links to Madison are important. And likewise, improving these links makes sense for those who would wish residential development---people need to get to work and they are not going to drive---by making bus, van, or rail connections possible.... possible future residents find communities attractive.
Recently in the Janesville Gazette, Gina Duwe has written about the situation of seniors and stark facts of their lack of income to meet their needs. The national media has predicted a huge decline in cars on the road. Clearly, as the population ages, they are not going to be driving. And they are going to be moving to hubs. Can we be an attractive hub? Can we improve our transportation resources for citizens to remain stable and growing? Stay tuned.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Audio: Town of Union Plan Commission: Special Meeting reviews details, amendments to draft wind turbine ordinance
Audio: Town of Union: July 9, 2008: Special Meeting: Planning Commission: Detailed discussion of revisions to draft ordinance on wind turbines--approx 3 hours.
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(Ednote: If you right click and download this audio to your desktop you can then upload it to your ipod. Nothing beats running to planning meetings. )
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(Ednote: If you right click and download this audio to your desktop you can then upload it to your ipod. Nothing beats running to planning meetings. )
Town of Union Planning Commission Meets TONIGHT--Eager Library 6PM
Town of Union
PLAN COMMISSION MEETING
July 9, 2008
The Town of Union Plan Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at
the Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, WI at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be
held in the lower level meeting room. The topics of discussion and action will be:
I. Review, discussion and possible modification of the Draft Large Wind Turbine Siting
Ordinance. During the current moratorium the Large Wind Turbine Citizens Committee
has developed a recommended ordinance to protect the public health and safety of
residents.
NOTE: There may be a quorum of Town Board members present; however no Town Board business will
be discussed nor decisions related to such business made.
Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be
made to the Clerk by calling 608-882-0285 prior to the meeting date.
Posted July 1, 2008
Regina Ylvisaker, Clerk 608-882-0285
PLAN COMMISSION MEETING
July 9, 2008
The Town of Union Plan Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at
the Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, WI at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be
held in the lower level meeting room. The topics of discussion and action will be:
I. Review, discussion and possible modification of the Draft Large Wind Turbine Siting
Ordinance. During the current moratorium the Large Wind Turbine Citizens Committee
has developed a recommended ordinance to protect the public health and safety of
residents.
NOTE: There may be a quorum of Town Board members present; however no Town Board business will
be discussed nor decisions related to such business made.
Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be
made to the Clerk by calling 608-882-0285 prior to the meeting date.
Posted July 1, 2008
Regina Ylvisaker, Clerk 608-882-0285
The NEW Evansville Furniture: Video Tour of the Store: Meet Dennis Childs and Jeff Patchat---4th of July Specials
Dennis Childs and Jeff Patchat give you the tour of the new Evansville Furniture at 605 East Main St. Evansville. Tel 882-0315 or 882-0551, Toll Free 1-866-928-5575
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NYT: Book Corner: "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder"
Click on the post for the New York Times article about this best seller.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Mailbag: Wind Turbine Corner: Lynda writes:
The latest wind news came yesterday in a slightly confusing article out of Milwaukee about the passage of Magnolia’s wind ordinance. (it’s today’s post on the website) The good news is a spokesperson from the PSC said that the half a mile setback seemed “pretty safe” and “acceptable to us” -- this should help Union move forward with the ordinance. I haven’t been able to understand what the foot dragging is about--
The bad news is that the wind developer might try to force the PSC’s hand when it comes to Magnolia because it’s a 67 turbine project. Weirdly, if a project is 67 turbines and over, the PSC can take away local control and give permission for the project to be sited as the PSC wishes. At the moment they are using the Wisconsin draft model ordinance which has a 1000 foot setback and a 50 dB noise limit even though no one seems to be able to say where those numbers came from.
There is something really wrong with this kind of thinking and my hope is the law will change before too many towns go the way of Byron in Fond Du Lac. That whole area is destroyed. The PSC approved the project with the 1000 foot setback. The wind farm Gerry Myer (he testified at Union) lives in has over 80 turbines
The bad news is that the wind developer might try to force the PSC’s hand when it comes to Magnolia because it’s a 67 turbine project. Weirdly, if a project is 67 turbines and over, the PSC can take away local control and give permission for the project to be sited as the PSC wishes. At the moment they are using the Wisconsin draft model ordinance which has a 1000 foot setback and a 50 dB noise limit even though no one seems to be able to say where those numbers came from.
There is something really wrong with this kind of thinking and my hope is the law will change before too many towns go the way of Byron in Fond Du Lac. That whole area is destroyed. The PSC approved the project with the 1000 foot setback. The wind farm Gerry Myer (he testified at Union) lives in has over 80 turbines
Video: Blooze Brothers: Evansville,Wi: 7-5-2008: "Living in the USA"
Classic Blooze Brothers: Patriotic Segment of program: "Living in the USA". For full screen viewing, download to desktop and run on windows media player. ....and turn up volume real loud.
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Evansville Common Council Meets TONIGHT; 7-8-2008--Stormwater Utility on Agenda
Click on the post for the full agenda.
Video: Blooze Brothers: "Soul Man"; 7-4-2008: Evansville, Wi.
"Soul Man" was one of John Bulushi's favorites and performed on Sat Night Live. Enjoy.
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OpEd: 4th of July: The analysis: The gold standard
Nothing but volumes of praise for the many volunteers who made the recent 4th of July festivities possible. It was the perfect storm. Perfect weather. Perfect music combo. And fans that proved they could party till the end. Four days of music is big and Evansville fans proved they could go the distance. It may be that 2008 will go down in the record books.
I have taken some ribbing that the Observer coverage did not cover EVERYTHING about the Blooze Brothers concert and only covered the highlights. I plead that my film ran out after the second set. That is my story and I am sticking with it. And besides, I wanted to leave some of the story for the other media.
Thanks to Greg Ardisson who allowed me to video the highlights---and to the Blooze Brothers who gave a wonderful performance. I can still hear the parole officer singing "Chain, Chain, chain....." I was standing too close to the speakers. Remember the golden rule----always stay for the third set.....and always walk home. Only in Evansville can one easily do so.
I have taken some ribbing that the Observer coverage did not cover EVERYTHING about the Blooze Brothers concert and only covered the highlights. I plead that my film ran out after the second set. That is my story and I am sticking with it. And besides, I wanted to leave some of the story for the other media.
Thanks to Greg Ardisson who allowed me to video the highlights---and to the Blooze Brothers who gave a wonderful performance. I can still hear the parole officer singing "Chain, Chain, chain....." I was standing too close to the speakers. Remember the golden rule----always stay for the third set.....and always walk home. Only in Evansville can one easily do so.
Daily Reporter: Wind: Magnolia:
Here is some comment from the Daily Reporter on the recent action by Magnolia. Click on the post.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Video: Blooze Brothers: 7-5-2008: Evansville, Wi: "Aint That America"
Classic Blues Brothers--"Patriotic tribute section of the program at Evasnville, Wisconsin Lake Leota Park, July 4, 2008
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Video; Blooze Brothers: Evansville,Wi: 7-5-2008: Parole Office Sings: "Chain, Chain, Chain"
Blooze Brothers: Evansville, Wi; Parole Officer in the spotlight: "Chain, Chain, Chain..."
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Video: Blooze Brothers Band Rocks Evansville 4th---the Grand Entrance
Blooze Brothers: The Grand Entrance of the Blooze Brothers accompanied by their parole officers; Turn volume up loud for best results
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Sunday, July 06, 2008
Gazette: Dale Bryant, Evansville, Killed in Car Accident
Click on the post for the story in the Gazette.
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Classic "Party Girls" ----from Friday, July 4, 2008 Mel Ford and Andy Band at Evansville, Wisconsin
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Blooze Brothers Band Arrives TONIGHT: Watch for the "Blues Mobile." 8PM to Midnight!!!!
The Blooze Brothers, America's #1 Blues Brothers tribute band, will charge through town in their 1974 Dodge Monaco 'Blues Mobile' and take the music stage. Nationally known for their high-powered, choreographed shows, Joliet Jake, Elwood, and the rest of the 12-piece show band will cover Jump Swing, R&B, Motown, and Classic Rock & Roll hits in characteristic Blues Brothers' style. Routinely booked years in advance, the Blooze Brothers have shared the stage with major acts, including: The Supremes, Doobie Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, and ZZ Top.
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Friday, July 04, 2008
Business Alert: Click on the video for a virtual tour of Sugar River Motors in Evansville at 498 Water Street----882-1213
Click on the video to tour the new Sugar River Motors in Evansville and meet the owners Paul and Amber; For more details call them at 882-1213 or fax at 1-608-882-1214. 498 Water Street. Full Service Auto Repair has arrived.
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Catch the spirit of the Mel Ford Band and fans rocking at the July 4th Bandshell in Evansville.
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Catch the excitement of the 4th of July in Evansville, Wisconsin. It's not the 4th till the sirens blare and the fire trucks honk their horns.
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Video Scenes of the 4th of July 2008 of Evansville Wisconsin---the Romano's----thanking the community for 23 years of business
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July 4th----the Calendar of Events----
Click on the post for the calendar for today through Saturday.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
School Beat; Minn: StarTrib: School District Moves to 4 Day Week
The latest way to save energy costs. Click on the post for the full story.
Yahoo: Markets: Should Fannie and Freddie be nationalized?
Click on the post for the video of one analyst on the subject.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
4th of July---Evansville Music Line Up
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Robin L. Grignon, Evansville Community Partnership608-882-0598, ecpi@eishome.com
DATE: June 27, 2008
RELEASE: 2 pages
PHOTOS ATTACHED:
Live Music Every Day for 4th of July Weekend!
Evansville, WI, June 27, 2008—The community of Evansville is known throughout the area for it’s July 4th festivities. This year the celebration committee has pulled out all the stops once again to bring quality live music to the event. This year’s festival in Lake Leota Park (just off of Hwy 213 and Hwy 14) begins Thursday, July 3, and keeps going until the evening of Sunday, July 6th.
On Thursday, July 3rd at 8pm The Blue Olives bring their smooth sound to the main stage with their own brand of soul. For 13 years the band has entertained in 6 states, doing over 1900 shows, sharing the stage with great artists like Sting, James Taylor, Los Lobos, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana, The Yellowjackets, Bare Naked Ladies, Lynyrd Skynyrd and so many others! With over 150 songs to choose from covering everything from the dance hits of the 70's to Steely Dan to BB King to Bob Marley, Their motto is "adapt, conquer, and above all else . . . entertain".
On July 4th, Rolling Rock opens for Westside Andy and the Mel Ford Band. This band will get the party started with dancing rock and classic roll. From 5:00 pm until 9:00 p.m. area favorites, West Side Andy & the Mel Ford Band, will take the stage. An Evansville July 4th tradition, Andy has toured with and jammed with most of the great blues players of our era.
On Saturday, July 5th starting at 4:30pm, Wild Heart will bring rockin’ country to the Saturday night crowd. WILD HEART is a five piece top 40 country band from Madison, Wisconsin. The band has been together for over 10 years playing club dates and festivals all over Wisconsin. During that time we have shared the stage with many national acts. WILD HEART plays most of our favorite country hits as well as some classic rock gems.
Then, the Blooze Brothers, America’s #1 Blues Brothers tribute band, will charge through town in their 1974 Dodge Monaco ‘Blues Mobile’ and take the music stage at 8pm. Nationally known for their high-powered, choreographed shows, Joliet Jake, Elwood, and the rest of the 12-piece show band will cover Jump Swing, R&B, Motown, and Classic Rock & Roll hits in characteristic Blues Brothers’ style. Routinely booked years in advance, the Blooze Brothers have shared the stage with major acts, including: The Supremes, Doobie Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, and ZZ Top.
Local band ,Mattom Pipestorm, will rock up the crowd from 1pm to 4pm before the big karaoke competition on Sunday, July 6th. Mattom Pipestorm covers bands like Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, CCR, Eagles, Great White, Green Day, Iron Butterfly, Iron Maiden, Johnny Cash, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Metallica, Nirvana, Ozzy, Pink Floyd, Ramones, Tom Petty, Twisted Sister, Van Halen, White Stripes, 7 Mary 3, ZZ Top as well as originals. The 3rd annual Evansville Idol competition will wrap up Evansville’s four day 4th of July celebration from 5pm to 8pm. We are proud to announce our three judges for this year: Kari Dray from 105.9 The Hog and Kathy Romano and Rosie Moscato who host weekly Karaoke events at Romano’s Restaurant in Evansville. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a spot in the competition.
For more information, visit http://www.evansville-wi.net/ . Individuals may also contact Robin at the Evansville Community Partnership office at 882-5131 with questions.
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CONTACT: Robin L. Grignon, Evansville Community Partnership608-882-0598, ecpi@eishome.com
DATE: June 27, 2008
RELEASE: 2 pages
PHOTOS ATTACHED:
Live Music Every Day for 4th of July Weekend!
Evansville, WI, June 27, 2008—The community of Evansville is known throughout the area for it’s July 4th festivities. This year the celebration committee has pulled out all the stops once again to bring quality live music to the event. This year’s festival in Lake Leota Park (just off of Hwy 213 and Hwy 14) begins Thursday, July 3, and keeps going until the evening of Sunday, July 6th.
On Thursday, July 3rd at 8pm The Blue Olives bring their smooth sound to the main stage with their own brand of soul. For 13 years the band has entertained in 6 states, doing over 1900 shows, sharing the stage with great artists like Sting, James Taylor, Los Lobos, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana, The Yellowjackets, Bare Naked Ladies, Lynyrd Skynyrd and so many others! With over 150 songs to choose from covering everything from the dance hits of the 70's to Steely Dan to BB King to Bob Marley, Their motto is "adapt, conquer, and above all else . . . entertain".
On July 4th, Rolling Rock opens for Westside Andy and the Mel Ford Band. This band will get the party started with dancing rock and classic roll. From 5:00 pm until 9:00 p.m. area favorites, West Side Andy & the Mel Ford Band, will take the stage. An Evansville July 4th tradition, Andy has toured with and jammed with most of the great blues players of our era.
On Saturday, July 5th starting at 4:30pm, Wild Heart will bring rockin’ country to the Saturday night crowd. WILD HEART is a five piece top 40 country band from Madison, Wisconsin. The band has been together for over 10 years playing club dates and festivals all over Wisconsin. During that time we have shared the stage with many national acts. WILD HEART plays most of our favorite country hits as well as some classic rock gems.
Then, the Blooze Brothers, America’s #1 Blues Brothers tribute band, will charge through town in their 1974 Dodge Monaco ‘Blues Mobile’ and take the music stage at 8pm. Nationally known for their high-powered, choreographed shows, Joliet Jake, Elwood, and the rest of the 12-piece show band will cover Jump Swing, R&B, Motown, and Classic Rock & Roll hits in characteristic Blues Brothers’ style. Routinely booked years in advance, the Blooze Brothers have shared the stage with major acts, including: The Supremes, Doobie Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, and ZZ Top.
Local band ,Mattom Pipestorm, will rock up the crowd from 1pm to 4pm before the big karaoke competition on Sunday, July 6th. Mattom Pipestorm covers bands like Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, CCR, Eagles, Great White, Green Day, Iron Butterfly, Iron Maiden, Johnny Cash, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Metallica, Nirvana, Ozzy, Pink Floyd, Ramones, Tom Petty, Twisted Sister, Van Halen, White Stripes, 7 Mary 3, ZZ Top as well as originals. The 3rd annual Evansville Idol competition will wrap up Evansville’s four day 4th of July celebration from 5pm to 8pm. We are proud to announce our three judges for this year: Kari Dray from 105.9 The Hog and Kathy Romano and Rosie Moscato who host weekly Karaoke events at Romano’s Restaurant in Evansville. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a spot in the competition.
For more information, visit http://www.evansville-wi.net/ . Individuals may also contact Robin at the Evansville Community Partnership office at 882-5131 with questions.
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Yahoo: Treasury: Paulson: "U.S. homes prices to fall"
I have written about the excitement for first time buyers----that in a bear market, the affirmation is: "Every day.....in every way.....things to purchase on a 30 year basis get....cheaper...patience...."
Secretary of the Treasury, Paulson, has said the same: click on the post.
Secretary of the Treasury, Paulson, has said the same: click on the post.
Athletics: Music: "Chasin" has the latest.
Click on the post for the latest in the music and running scene. Personally, I no longer run to "the Boss"-----I need something more upbeat than those dark "edge of town" type of songs---after all when I run I get plenty of end of times feelings anyway, so I like to have something more rah rah like the Rolling Stones maybe, "Start Me Up."
Click on the post for the latest.
Click on the post for the latest.
Channel 3000: Housing: No Remedy for fraud?
Interesting decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The two elements essential to contracts used to be mutuality of obligation and mutuality of remedy. If both were not present, there was no contract. However the Supreme Court imagined this decision, it is bad for consumers. Maybe another argument not to buy. Thus it might be caveat, caveat emptor X10.
Click on the post for the full article on Channel 3000.
Click on the post for the full article on Channel 3000.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
CNN: Money: What Enron taught us about company stock in 401K plans
Evan after all the tragic losses in 401K investments in failed companies such as Enron, it appears that about one third of assets in 401K plans are in company stock.
Click on the post for an article in CNN Money about the value of diversification ---a timely article in a season of plunging markets.
Click on the post for an article in CNN Money about the value of diversification ---a timely article in a season of plunging markets.
Housing: OpEd; Wonderful time to buy; Better time to rent
In almost every news market are gushing news stories, written by mostly young and inexperienced journalists, about what a wonderful time it is to buy real estate. Usually, since the writers do not have any time to produce their stories or to any research, they let some real estate professionals write them for them. How convenient. The story begins by pointing out that new first time home buyers are in a special situation of goodness since they have no "baggage" of the past to deal with. Translate. Real estate currently is quite illiquid, but since the writer sees this perfect present moment as the market bottom, by imagining the future as moving ever upward, things will be better.
There is no necessity to do extensive research---just ask members of your own family around the country how they are doing with trying to sell their property, or how they are doing looking for a job. In bear markets.....things go down. In other words, every day and every minute bargains are getting better. Rushing is not necessary. Patience is. Wait.
Here is a way to judge when the market is safe to enter. In our own news market, two news reporters are looking at homes and dreaming of buying. I propose that when the wages of these two young talented reporters have risen to the point where they qualify.....and where the prices of homes in the market have fallen to the point where they qualify, and where banks using traditional ratio analysis approve them---then the housing crisis will be over. OK. Not to put too much pressure on you, "G" and "S" but we are watching and waiting.
Click on the post for a sample article from the Daily Planet in Mpls.
There is no necessity to do extensive research---just ask members of your own family around the country how they are doing with trying to sell their property, or how they are doing looking for a job. In bear markets.....things go down. In other words, every day and every minute bargains are getting better. Rushing is not necessary. Patience is. Wait.
Here is a way to judge when the market is safe to enter. In our own news market, two news reporters are looking at homes and dreaming of buying. I propose that when the wages of these two young talented reporters have risen to the point where they qualify.....and where the prices of homes in the market have fallen to the point where they qualify, and where banks using traditional ratio analysis approve them---then the housing crisis will be over. OK. Not to put too much pressure on you, "G" and "S" but we are watching and waiting.
Click on the post for a sample article from the Daily Planet in Mpls.
StarTrib: St.Paul: Convention logistics battle starts now
Demonstrators are battling with police on any abridgement of freedom of speech. Click on the post for the article.
News Biz; Trouble at the Star Tribune: Default on debt
Defaulting on debt in declining revenue in the heat of the summer months in the news business---not a good combination. Click on the post for the article in the Star.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Nostalgia: July 4th Celebration 2006---Blooze Brothers on Stage-----
Click on the post for some pictures from yesteryear----from the night the Blooze Brothers came to town---yes...I do wish they would come again so I could do some video this time----and yes...I want more female cops. Last time we had just one and their band normally features more. Click on the post for the trip to yesteryear.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
St. Paul: Urban Condo Living: The Lowry
As a newborn, my doctor, Dr. Flanagan, had offices in The Lowry Medical Arts building. Today The Lowry, right across from the St. Paul Hotel, features condos from $150M to 1 million dollars.
Click on the post for a little tour. The Republican Convention will be across the street shortly. I took a tour of the Lowry last week as part of the advance team for The Evansville Observer preparing for the Republican Convention.
Centralized heating. Rail and bus connections. Skyway to avoid going outside. Underground parking with valet service.
Click on the post for a video tour of The Lowry.
Click on the post for a little tour. The Republican Convention will be across the street shortly. I took a tour of the Lowry last week as part of the advance team for The Evansville Observer preparing for the Republican Convention.
Centralized heating. Rail and bus connections. Skyway to avoid going outside. Underground parking with valet service.
Click on the post for a video tour of The Lowry.
Pioneer Press: The world of Credit Cards update:
Click on the post for the minefield of credit card debt.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Video; 1 of 3: Town of Union: Planning: Re: Pheasant Lodge conditional use permit renewal
Oregon member of Ducks Unlimited gives history of recent party at the pheasant lodge in question.
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Video: 3 of 3: Member of Ducks Unlimited speaks re renewal of conditional use permit of pheasant hunting lodge
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Dateline Normal, Mn: "The Tale of Loon Lodge"---FICTION
Click on the post for the latest in a long series of tales of FICTION about a land up just south of
Garrison, Mn, and west of the Land of Lake Woebegone----a land of fiction, but other than that.....
"The Tales from Normal"--the book is available at Blurb Press. http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/114822/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=140x240
It is also available on podcast and can be subscribed though RSS so you never miss an exciting episode.
Garrison, Mn, and west of the Land of Lake Woebegone----a land of fiction, but other than that.....
"The Tales from Normal"--the book is available at Blurb Press. http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/114822/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=140x240
It is also available on podcast and can be subscribed though RSS so you never miss an exciting episode.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Town of union: Plan commission: 6-26-2008---re: conditional use permit renewal request 1 of 4 video.
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Video: 2 of 4: Presentation by attorney for Pheasant shooting requests renewal of conditional use---dialogue with commission.
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Don Krajik speaks on proposed wind ordinance and suggests an addition to enforcement language.
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