Friday, July 17, 2009

Biking, Walking and Skinny Obese People

From the Green Bay Press.
"Northeastern region weighs in as state's plumpest
Report: Two-thirds of adults too heavy
By Keegan Kyle

kkyle@greenbaypressgazette.com • July 17, 2009

Northeastern Wisconsin is the most overweight region of Wisconsin, according to a new report from state health officials.
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Research from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows nearly two-thirds of the region's adult population was considered overweight or obese between 2004 and 2006." Northeastern region weighs in as state's plumpest | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

"Brown County Health Director Judy Friederichs said the county has funding from two federal grants to help communities develop biking and walking areas in an effort to encourage people to exercise.

"There are a limited number of safe biking areas in some communities," Friederichs said."
Northeastern region weighs in as state's plumpest | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

One- aren't grants tax payers money? With lost jobs and the bad economy,
don't people throw the word "G R A N T " around a little bit too loosely?

Two- what's wrong with the roads and streets we already have?

Three- "you can take a horse to water but that does not mean it will drink! Judy, you can build all the paths you want (with tax payer money) but if people don't use them, our hard earned money is pee'd away!

I can see something like the Mountain Bay Trail, something that can be used year round by everyone but COME ON, What are we into, private clubs?

Are all health directors related to construction companies? We need more walking paths, more bike paths! Build it and let the tax payers pay for it.

Penelope told me that you can be skinny and still be obese. What is she talking about? By golly she right!
Here's some info Ms. Friederichs. What do you say to this? What are you going to build for these people?
"Skinny Persons Can be Obese Inside
Sports makes fat people healthier

By Stefan Anitei, Science Editor
11th of May 2007, 13:07 GMT

If you think skinny means healthy, you're wrong.

Many experts now believe that the internal fat around vital organs like the heart, liver or pancreas, which cannot be seen, is more dangerous than the obvious external fat that stores underneath the skin.

"Being thin doesn't automatically mean you're not fat," said Dr. Jimmy Bell, a professor of molecular imaging at Imperial College, London.

A team has scanned since 1994 about 800 people with MRI machines to build "fat maps" revealing where people deposit the fat."
Skinny Persons Can be Obese Inside - Sports makes fat people healthier - Softpedia



Feingold, Kohl Asking To Raise Your Cost Of Milk

From Wispolitics.

Feingold and Kohl are planning to throw more money at milk supports for all those big mega farms. And what's in for you?

Raise the cost for milk for the children of this country.
"Thursday, July 16, 2009
1:49 PM Feingold, Kohl ask for help for dairy producers

Wisconsin's U.S. senators said they appreciated the Obama administration's outreach to rural areas today, but encouraged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to do more to alleviate the recession's impact on dairy farmers.

In a letter to the USDA issued Wednesday, Sens. Russ Feingold and Herb Kohl asked Vilsack to increase the purchase price for products under the federal Dairy Price Support program. Vilsack, along with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Gov. Jim Doyle, visited the La Crosse area today as part of the adminsitration's "rural tour."

"During January and April this year, the U.S. all-milk price has averaged $4.80 per cwt. below the U.S. average cash cost of production," the letter states. "A meaningful but temporary increase in the Dairy Price Support program will being to restore farm level prices and help restore producers' ability to produce basic cash flow for their operations during these difficult financial times."
" WisPolitics DC Wrap: Feingold, Kohl ask for help for dairy producers


Socialized Medicine Will Solve Social Security

From a WGAT message board from a gentleman named "lets tally",

No link but it makes you wonder the reason for ramming the health care bill down our throats.
At least Socialized Medicine will solve the Social Security Problem 16-Jul-09 09:47 pm
I guess they figured out how to solve the problem of too many people on social security.... just kill off everyone over 67 1/2

Too late for the U.S., of course. Canada has planned for the future with respect to social security as well as healthcare, although even there some problems are probable. The U.S. has always passed the buck to the next generation. Oh, well, Third World country for you guys, because your whole attitude has always been seat of the pants and no regulation.

The lefts answer to saving S S .

Abortion and socialized medicine will control U. S. population.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Steve Kagen ? Loan, But No Stimulus Money

From the Shawano Leader.

"Gillett business to benefit from federal loan program
By Tim Ryan, Leader Reporter

A federal loan guarantee program has secured much-needed financing for two regional companies that will help maintain a full work force and operations at its Gillett plant.

Verrette Materials Inc. and Champion Co. of Iron Mountain, Mich., owners of Gillett Cement Products, have received a $4.1 million loan for debt refinancing and permanent working capital.

The loan was made by Heartland Business Bank of De Pere and is guaranteed through the Business & Industry Guaranteed Loan program of the USDA’s Rural Development office.

Verrette Materials is a ready-mix concrete manufacturer with six plants located in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Champion is involved in construction services, production of sand, gravel and readymix concrete. The company is known for onsite concrete supply to construction projects such as electrical generating plants, petrochemical plants, dams, nuclear power plants, paper and forest industries, mining and auto assembly plants across the United States.

Dan Wentarmini of Gillett Cement Products said the loan would help ensure the company’s fleet of 32 trucks will be able to stay in operation and stave off wage freezes, cutbacks or other measures that might otherwise have been necessary.

The Gillett operations employ 45 to 50 people, Wentarmini said.

The company maxed out its line of credit last year and sought additional financing to maintain its fleet, he said.

Jeff Hudson, business loan specialist with the Rural Development office, said the federal guarantee provides additional incentives to provide financing in the currently tight economic conditions.

U.S. Rep Steve Kagen welcomed the news of the loan, which he said would save as many as 50 jobs."

Oh, it's a loan. Where is the stimulus money?

But our Congressman is saving 50 jobs. What about Carver boat?



Wisconsin Tea Parties 4 This Friday

"IMPORTANT - July 17 Simultaneous Health Care Freedom Tea Parties from Coast to Coast

Join your fellow Tea Party Patriots on July 17th at the local home office of each Congressman and Senator to make it absolutely clear we oppose government run health care. These will occur simultaneously across the country from Noon to 1:00 PM Eastern, 9:00 to 10:00 AM Pacific. From Florida to Washington, from Maine to California, from Alaska to Hawaii and everywhere in between you and thousands of other Tea Party Patriots will assemble together outside the offices of those who are elected to represent us, and make our voices heard once again. "
Tea Party Patriots | Tea Party Patriots Health Care Events

You can go here to sign up.
"Wisconsin Tea Party Patriots Health Care Freedom Tea Parties" Wisconsin Tea Party Patriots Health Care Freedom Tea Parties

The July 17th Tea Party Patriots Health Care Freedom Tea Parties will be held at local congressoinal and senatorial district offices around the country to express our opposition to government run healthcare. Our goal is to have a Tea Party outside of each local district office in every state in the country. The list of offices for your state is below. Please select which office you can attend. In instances where the Represenative or Senator has agreed to vote against government run healthcare, we will carry signs thanking them for their support in addition to signs opposing government run healthcare.

* Rep. Paul Ryan - JANESVILLE DISTRICT OFFICE: 20 South Main Street Suite 10, Janesville, WI 53545
* Rep. Paul Ryan - KENOSHA DISTRICT OFFICE: 5455 Sheridan Road Suite 125, Kenosha, WI 53140
* Rep. Paul Ryan - RACINE DISTRICT OFFICE: 216 6th Street, Racine, WI 53403
* Rep. Tammy Baldwin - MADISON DISTRICT OFFICE: 10 East Doty Street, Suite 405, Madison, WI 53703
* Rep. Tammy Baldwin - BELOIT, DISTRICT OFFICE: 400 E. Grand Ave, Suite 402, Beloit, WI 53511
* Rep. Ron Kind - LA CROSSE DISTRICT OFFICE: 205 Fifth Avenue S., Suite 400, La Crosse, WI 54601
* Rep. Ron Kind - EAU CLAIRE DISTRICT OFFICE: 131 S. Barstow St. Suite 301, Eau Claire, WI 54701
* Rep. Gwen Moore - MILWAUKEE DISTRICT OFFICE: 219 N Milwaukee St STE 3A, Milwaukee, WI 53202
* Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. - BROOKFIELD DISTRICT OFFICE: 120 Bishops Way, Room 154, Brookfield, WI 53005-6294
* Rep. Tom Petri - FOND DU LAC DISTRICT OFFICE: 490 West Rolling Meadows Drive Suite B, Fond du Lac, WI 54937
* Rep. Tom Petri - OSHKOSH DISTRICT OFFICE: 2390 State Road 44 Suite B, Oshkosh, WI 54904
* Rep. David Obey - WAUSAU DISTRICT OFFICE: 401 5th Street, Suite 406A, Wausau, WI 4403-5468
* Rep. David Obey - SUPERIOR DISTRICT OFFICE: 1401 Tower Avenue, Suite 307, Superior, WI 54880-1553
* Rep. Steve Kagen - GREEN BAY DISTRICT OFFICE: 700 E. Walnut Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
* Rep. Steve Kagen - APPLETON DISTRICT OFFICE: 333 West College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
* Sen. Russ Feingold - MIDDLETON DISTRICT OFFICE: 1600 Aspen Commons, Middleton, WI 53562-4716
* Sen. Russ Feingold - MILWAUKEE DISTRICT OFFICE: 517 East Wisconsin Ave., Room 408, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4504
* Sen. Russ Feingold - LA CROSSE DISTRICT OFFICE: 425 State St., Room 225, La Crosse, WI 54601-3341
* Sen. Russ Feingold - WAUSAU DISTRICT OFFICE: 401 5th St., Room 410, Wausau, WI 54403
* Sen. Russ Feingold - MILWAUKEE DISTRICT OFFICE: 517 East Wisconsin Ave., Room 408, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4504
* Sen. Russ Feingold - GREEN BAY DISTRICT OFFICE: 1640 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54302-2639
* Sen. Herb Kohl - EAU CLAIRE DISTRICT OFFICE: 402 Graham Ave., Suite 206, Eau Claire, WI 54701
* Sen. Herb Kohl - APPLETON DISTRICT OFFICE: 4321 W. College Ave., Suite 370, Appleton, WI 54914
* Sen. Herb Kohl - MILWAUKEE DISTRICT OFFICE: 310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 950, Milwaukee, WI 53203
* Sen. Herb Kohl - MADISON DISTRICT OFFICE: 14 W. Mifflin St., Suite 207, Madison, WI 53703
* Sen. Herb Kohl - LA CROSSE DISTRICT OFFICE: 205 5th Avenue South, Room 216, La Crosse, WI 54601


Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Government Motors

From Yahoo Finance.
Geez, I wonder why.
"GM CEO says July sales appear weaker than year ago
General Motors CEO says July sales appear weaker than a year ago but adds it's still early

* By Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer
* On Tuesday July 14, 2009, 7:54 pm EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- General Motors Co.'s top executive described July auto sales as weak compared with the same month last year, but said it's still early."
GM CEO says July sales appear weaker than year ago - Yahoo! Finance

I think there are a lot of Americans who will not buy from Government Motors.

Oh Yea


Way to go Prince, a double

Patrick Cudahy Arson

From JS Online.

How could anyone do such a thing. I seem to remember Monday morning, I was listening to radio coverage and I thought they mentioned a fire on the plant three years to the date of another fire back in 2006.
"Military flare caused Patrick Cudahy fire

By Linda Spice of the Journal Sentinel

Posted: July 14, 2009 4:40 p.m.

Fire investigators have determined that a military flare shot onto the roof of the Patrick Cudahy meat-packing plant last week sparked the fire that lasted nearly three days, left employees out of work and forced the evacuation of nearby residents.

The Cudahy Police Department, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Wisconsin State Fire Marshal have announced a reward of up to $16,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the July 5th fire.

The reward is being funded by ATF, the Wisconsin Arson Insurance Counsel and Southern Milwaukee Crime Stoppers, according to Cudahy police.

Police reported that the flare was fired from the east of the plant on the evening of July 5th.

Investigators are seeking the public's help to apprehend and convict the person or persons responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead investigator, Cudahy Police Det. Glenn Haase, 414-769-2260, extension 0.

Anonymous tips may also be left through Southern Milwaukee County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-373-6227." Military flare caused Patrick Cudahy fire - JSOnline


Monday, July 13, 2009

NASCAR Nation Voters in Wisconsin

From Racing Wisconsin .com.

Where are all the people running for public office?

Look where all these drivers from. Seymour, Pulaski, Green Bay, LaCrosse, Freedom, Appleton, whole lot of voters out there. Looks like possible voters to me.
"Speedy Night On Track At Seymour
by Dave Panske
7/13/2009

Seymour July 12- Mother nature has turned into a race fan lately, giving N.E.W. DIRT another perfect night for racing Sunday at the Seymour Speedway. A field of 1187 cars checked in and ran a fast paced program done in record time at 8:44.

Phil Hiles opened the Street Stock main setting the pace for the first lap before Matt Drawenek inched ahead. Drawenek held the position through 2 cautions on laps 3 and 7. After the final restart, Jeremy Wiitala moved into the top spot and opened a slight lead on the field with Hiles moving back into the runner up spot. By the halfway mark, point leader, Todd Everard moved into third. The leaders spread out a bit over the last half of the race, but with 3 laps left, Hiles made a run at the leader, pulling alongside a couple times, and was even when the white flag appeared. Wiitala fought back and collected his first feature win of the season here. Hiles was second with Everard holding third. Joe Schwister, Aaron Melchert and Drawenek round out the top six." Seymour Speedway News - Speedy Night On Track At Seymour


After an opening lap caution, the 4 Cylinders wrapped up the fast paced night with a flag to flag contest. Ralph Liegeois, Jr, Matt Jahnke, Josh Vogel, Tony Everard and Kevin Glatz were running behind. When Liegeois bobbled a bit on lap 5, Vogel made the move to the lead and over the rest of the race, held off Liegeois to collect his first career Seymour feature win. Calvin Stueck, Logan Sobieck, Glatz and point leader, Kevin Birr round out the top six.

Racing continues this week, July 19, before a week off for the County Fair.

SUMMARY
BUDWEISER IMCA MMODIFIEDS
20 Lap Feature l. Brian Mullen, Seymour 2. Jason Czarapata, Pulaski 3. Jerry Wilinski, Seymour 4. Benji LaCrosse, Green bay 5. Dean Maurer, DePere 6. Mike Mullen, Seymour
8 Lap Heats First l. Tim Van De Hei, Green Bay 2. Brian Mullen
Second l. Wilinski 2. Scott Boyea, Adrams
Third l. LaCrosse 2. Czarapata

STREET STOCKS
20 Lap Feature l. Jeremy Wiitala, Green Bay 2. Phil Hiles, Appleton 3. Todd Everard, Green Bay 4. Joe Schwister, Seymour 5. Aaron Melchert, Black Creek 6. Matt Drawenek, Kaukauna
8 Lap Heats First l. Derek Lecker, Black Creek 2. Mert Summers, DePere
Second l. Everard 2. Drawenek

IMCA STOCK CARS
20 Lap Feature l. Brian Ambrosius, Pulaski 2. Darren Otto, Green Bay 3. Jeremy Christians, Horicon 4. Shawn Wagner, Pulaski 5. Paul White, green Bay 6. Kyle Frederick, Gillett
10 Lap Consy First l. Christians 2. Larry Karcz, Jr, Pulaski 3. Devin Snellenberger, Pulaski 4. Brian Koch, Freedom
Second l. Bob Schampers, Green Bay 2. ken Woodke, Kaukauna 3. Harley Simon, Seymour 4. Chris Lange, Appleton
8 Lap Heats First l. Ambrosius 2. Andy Kornowski, Green Bay
Second l. Chaz Van Ooyen, Jr, Appleton 2. Frederick
Third l. Rod Snellenberger, Pulaski 2. Otto

IMCA SPORT MODS
20 Lap Feature l. Jamie Schmidt, Seymour 2. Rod Solem, Seymour 3. Travis Van Straten, Hortonville 4. Eric Arneson, Oconto Falls 5. Jamie Goffard, Seymour 6. Eugene Gregorich, Kewaunee
8 Lap Heats First l. Kevin Bethke, Neenah 2. Brad Lautenbach, New Franken
Second l. Jason Guyette, Black Creek 2. Troy Jerovetz, Green Bay
Third l. Schmidt 2. Josh Long, Green Bay

4 CYLINDER
15 Lap feature l. Josh Vogel, Green Bay 2. Ralph Liegeois, Jr, Oconto 3. Calvin Stueck, Clintonville 4. Logan Sobieck, DePere 5. Kevin Glatz, Kaukauna 6. Kevin Birr, Krakow
8 Lap Heats First l. Liegeois, Jr 2. Dean DeKeyser, Pulaski
second l. Everard 2. Dan Juszczyk, Sobieski
Third l. Vogel 2. Matt Jahnke, Green Bay


Steve Kagen's Future


Editorial from the Green Bay Press.

We shall see if the PG and the rest of the MSM hold Kagen's feet to the fire. Will they report the truth about the non jobs and higher taxes from the Cap and Tax bill that Kagen voted "YES" on?

You bet his future rides on that YES vote!
"Editorial: Kagen takes risk on clean energy act

July 13, 2009

Some local businesses already are hard at work creating "green" jobs, and Northeastern Wisconsin has a chance to benefit from the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which also has been dubbed the "cap-and-trade" bill. U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, may be gambling his political future on the measure.
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Breakthrough Fuels in Ashwaubenon hosted Kagen on July 2 to highlight what some feel are the potential economic development benefits of the bill, which passed the House of Representatives by a narrow margin and is headed for the Senate. Kagen spent much of his visit defending his "yes" vote.

Craig Dickman, the president of Breakthrough Fuels, said the bill goes a long way to establishing a long-needed national energy strategy. His firm provides consulting services for shippers who want to reduce their "carbon footprint."

Strategies to accomplish that goal include conserving energy, transporting goods over shorter distances, seeking the most efficient transportation paths, and moving forward with development of alternative and renewable fuel technologies, Dickman said.

Dean Haen, director of the Port of Green Bay, put in a plug for water-borne shipping. He brought along a graph that showed pound for pound and ton for ton, shipping by water is indeed much more energy-efficient.

The legislation would require the United States to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020 and by about 80 percent by mid-century. Critics said the result would lead to much higher energy costs, especially in the Midwest, and economic disaster in coal-producing states.

Kagen was one of the last "yes" votes recruited by majority Democrats to get the bill passed 219-212. He said he had "serious concerns about the bill before it was modified severely."

Among those modifications, he said, were changes that ensure the paper and agriculture industries are not "punished" and a requirement that countries that conduct business with the United States must adapt U.S. values and emission standards by 2020.

"The bill now has teeth for overseas manufacturing," Kagen said. "Countries like China and India must take our values, not just our jobs."

Now that he placed those statements on the record, Kagen will be judged by the extent to which Northeastern Wisconsin industry in fact does not suffer as a result of the bill's provisions.

Dickman's company already was providing the kind of "green" jobs that those who crafted this bill wanted to create. We hope he and Kagen are correct in saying the legislation leads to more such jobs." Editorial: Kagen takes risk on clean energy act | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Now I Can Tell My Doctor It's O K

From JSOnline.

When ever I see my doctor, which isn't often, they ask , "how many drinks do you have per day"? Now I can tell him, see it's OK to have a couple.
"Study shows alcohol might reduce risk of Alzheimer's

By John Fauber of the Journal Sentinel

Posted: July 13, 2009

One of the longest and largest studies looking at alcohol consumption in older people found that moderate drinking was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing dementia.

The research, which is the latest development in the perplexing issue of alcohol and health, is being presented Monday at an Alzheimer's Association conference in Vienna, Austria." Study shows alcohol might reduce risk of Alzheimer's - JSOnline


Sunday, July 12, 2009

Shawano Green Monster

From the Shawano Leader.
"‘Green monster’ coming down
By Tim Ryan, Leader Reporter

They call it “The Green Monster.”

The nearly quarter mile of aging fence surrounding the racetrack at the Shawano Speedway has been around long enough to become something of a tradition — albeit to some an embarrassing one.

“We’re going to change tradition,” said Jim Miller, treasurer of the board of the Shawano County Agricultural Society.

The fence is coming down on Sunday, July 19, and the Ag Society is looking for volunteers "


HOOOOOO YAAAAAA


From NASCAR.com
"Martin dominates Chicago race but wins in a shootout
By Sporting News Wire Service
July 12, 2009
01:36 AM EDT

JOLIET, Ill. -- Body-slamming and bump-drafting were the order of the day -- at 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway, no less -- and 50-year-old Martin was the last man standing in a wild LifeLock.com 400."
NASCAR.COM - Martin dominates Chicago race but wins in a shootout - Jul 12, 2009
More to follow.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

NASCAR Saturday

From NASCAR.com. From Friday night.
"Joey Logano stayed out on old tires while Kyle Busch pitted, and the young driver shocked his teammate by driving away to win Friday at Chicagoland Speedway.
" NASCAR.COM - News, Schedule, Drivers, Tracks, Fantasy & Video from NASCAR

And Tonight The LifeLock 400.


"1 83 Brian Vickers Toyota Red Bull 184.162 29.322 Leader
2 82 Scott Speed* Toyota Red Bull 182.958 29.515 -0.193
3 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's 182.217 29.635 -0.313
4 11 Denny Hamlin Toyota FedEx Freight 182.162 29.644 -0.322
5 33 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet Cheerios 182.100 29.654 -0.332
6 18 Kyle Busch Toyota M&M's 181.873 29.691 -0.369
7 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet National Guard Patriot Academy / DuPont 181.653 29.727 -0.405
8 21 Bill Elliott Ford Motorcraft 181.476 29.756 -0.434
9 00 David Reutimann Toyota Aaron's Dream Machine 181.385 29.771 -0.449
10 47 Marcos Ambrose Toyota Kingsford / Clorox / Bush's Beans 181.378 29.772 -0.450
11 43 Reed Sorenson Dodge McDonald's McCafe 181.275 29.789 -0.467
12 39 Ryan Newman Chevrolet U.S. Army 181.220 29.798 -0.476
13 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet Amp Energy / National Guard 181.220 29.798 -0.476
14 5 Mark Martin Chevrolet Carquest / Kellogg's 181.050 29.826 -0.504
15 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Budweiser 181.020 29.831 -0.509
16 77 Sam Hornish Jr. Dodge Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 180.977 29.838 -0.516
17 6 David Ragan Ford UPS 180.959 29.841 -0.519
18 66 Dave Blaney Toyota Prism Motorsports 180.723 29.880 -0.558
19 42 Juan Montoya Chevrolet Target 180.687 29.886 -0.564
20 44 A.J. Allmendinger Dodge Hunt Brothers Pizza 180.566 29.906 -0.584
21 1 Martin Truex Jr. Chevrolet Bass Pro Shops / Tracker 180.548 29.909 -0.587
22 2 Kurt Busch Dodge Miller Lite 180.433 29.928 -0.606
23 31 Jeff Burton Chevrolet Caterpillar 180.367 29.939 -0.617
24 20 Joey Logano* Toyota The Home Depot 180.343 29.943 -0.621
25 99 Carl Edwards Ford Aflac 180.312 29.948 -0.626
26 09 Mike Bliss Dodge Miccosukee Resort & Gaming 180.132 29.978 -0.656
27 98 Paul Menard Ford Sylvania / Menards 179.856 30.024 -0.702
28 29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Shell / Pennzoil 179.790 30.035 -0.713
29 25 Brad Keselowski Chevrolet GoDaddy.com 179.635 30.061 -0.739
30 26 Jamie McMurray Ford Sears Auto Center / Valvoline 179.629 30.062 -0.740
31 187 Joe Nemechek Toyota New York City Bagel Deli 179.473 30.088 -0.766
32 14 Tony Stewart Chevrolet Office Depot "Back to School" 179.348 30.109 -0.787
33 17 Matt Kenseth Ford USG Sheetrock 179.348 30.109 -0.787
34 19 Elliott Sadler Dodge Insignia 179.253 30.125 -0.803
35 16 Greg Biffle Ford 3M 179.217 30.131 -0.809
36 12 David Stremme Dodge Penske Racing 179.098 30.151 -0.829
37 55 Michael Waltrip Toyota NAPA Auto Parts 179.033 30.162 -0.840
38 07 Casey Mears Chevrolet Jack Daniel's 179.027 30.163 -0.841
39 36 Mike Skinner Toyota Palermo's Pizza 178.838 30.195 -0.873
40 34 John Andretti Chevrolet Long John Silver's Baja Fish Tacos 178.731 30.213 -0.891
41 7 Robby Gordon Toyota Red Stag by Jim Beam / Kid Rock 178.341 30.279 -0.957
42 96 Bobby Labonte+ Ford DLP HDTV 177.276 30.461 -1.139" NASCAR.COM

From The Onion



I could of sworn this is from the Onion.
From Drudge and Newswwek.

"Why Barack Obama represents American Catholics better than the pope does."
"In truth, though, Obama's pragmatic approach to divisive policy (his notion that we should acknowledge the good faith underlying opposing viewpoints) and his social-justice agenda reflect the views of American Catholic laity much more closely than those vocal bishops and pro-life activists. When Obama meets the pope tomorrow, they'll politely disagree about reproductive freedoms and homosexuality, but Catholics back home won't care, because they know Obama's on their side. In fact, Obama's agenda is closer to their views than even the pope's."
 Is Obama More Catholic Than the Pope? | Newsweek Religion | Newsweek.com

Is Newsweek kidding? Doesn't attend church regularly, (if at all), is for world wide abortion, says our country is  "no longer a Christian nation"

This has got to be a fiction!

Typical Left

From Drudge and McClatchy.

The loony left on parade again.
"Sotomayor backers urge reporters to probe New Haven firefighter

By Michael Doyle and David Lightman | McClatchy Newspapers

WASHINGTON — Supporters of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor are quietly targeting the Connecticut firefighter who's at the center of Sotomayor's most controversial ruling.

On the eve of Sotomayor's Senate confirmation hearing, her advocates have been urging journalists to scrutinize what one called the "troubled and litigious work history" of firefighter Frank Ricci. "
 Sotomayor backers urge reporters to probe New Haven firefighter | McClatchy

You knew this was coming.

First Lady's Fashion


From Susan Estrich.

Susan here give the "it's O K Michelle" about her wardrobe choices and what she spends. Being a male I have no opinion on what to buy and how much.
"Michelle is middle-aged, too. You can be powerful and beautiful. You can be passionate about politics and clutch bags; you can do your best for your country and look your best while you do. You deserve the sneakers — if not the Lanvin ones, then ones that make you feel just as good. And we should all ditch black for yellow. Especially in a recession. Go Michelle."
Michelle's Purse by Susan Estrich on Creators.com - A Syndicate Of Talent

I will ask the question, did anyone say,

"Go Laura" about her wardrobe and spending habits? Not likely.

Oh I forgot, she was married to Bush.

Mrs Bush is and shall always be a grand and special first lady.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Baby Face Nelson Selling Out His Voters



Tip from Mark Belling WISN 1130 Radio Milwaukee.

Mark calls him "BABY FACE NELSON", I think it fits!
"Last Update: 7/09 11:45 pm

A provision in the new state budget allows the Oneida Indian Tribe to seek liquor licenses directly from the state, completely bypassing local municipalities."
Budget provision favors Oneida Tribe, irks Hobart - WFRV Green Bay: Northeast Wisconsin News, Weather and Sports

You need to go to the above link and click the video on the right and hit play to see Nelson squirm!

Thank you WFRV 5 for doing their job! It's about time!

Where is the rest of the MSM?



Let's not forget Dave Hansen is involved in this also!

Scott Walker / Milwaukee Mile



Mark Belling talked about the travesty of the Milwaukee Mile.

Mark brought up the non commitment of Jim Doyle , Scott Walker and others concerning the life of the Milwaukee Mile.

Is Scott Walker afraid of NASCAR Nation?

Between today and next years election, how many tracks in Wisconsin will Scott Walker attend?

He has a Harley, he took a tour of Wisconsin, is he embarrassed for race fans

There are a whole lot of votes to get!

Mr. Walker. save the Mile and take your Harley to the race tracks in Wisconsin.

Here are 22 besides the "mile".

Where are you Scott Walker.

How Could He


From Drudge and Rueters.
Blaspheme
blas⋅pheme
  /blæsˈfim, ˈblæsfim/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [blas-feem, blas-feem] Show IPA verb, -phemed, -phem⋅ing.

1. to speak impiously or irreverently of (God or sacred things).
2. to speak evil of; slander; abuse."
blaspheme definition | Dictionary.com

How could he say this?
"Obama tells pope he wants to reduce abortions in U.S.
Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:44pm EDT
By Philip Pullella and Jeff Mason

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - President Barack Obama promised Pope Benedict on Friday that he would do everything possible to reduce the number of abortions in the United States, the Vatican said."
Obama tells pope he wants to reduce abortions in U.S. | Reuters

Good Lord, he's talking to the Pope!
"NINE: 'You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.' "
10 Commandments

I don't know what to think! "Everything possible to reduce the number of abortions in the United State."

God help us.


Steve Kagen's Dump On The Northwoods




From the Appleton Post Crescent.

Review forest resource management in northern Wisconsin.

"Appleton hearing set for Congressional panel Kagen requests group to review forest resources in Wisconsin

July 10, 2009

APPLETON — The House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. July 20 in Appleton.

U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, requested the hearing to review forest resource management in northern Wisconsin.

The hearing will be held at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, 333, W. College Ave.

Subcommittee chair Joe Baca, D- San Bernardino, Calif., will preside over the hearing." Appleton hearing set for Congressional panel | Postcrescent.com | Appleton Post-Crescent

This should make the people of Northern Wis feel really good. Couple of questions for Congressman Kagen.

Why Appleton, what about Rhinelander, Eagle River, Crandon, Leona, Maybe Antigo. Isn't that the heart of the forest industry? You have to have a hearing in the city and the farthest point from the north woods in the 8th district? Why Mr. Kagen?

Is Steve Kagen embarrassed to take his pal from California to meet the people of the north woods?

Would Mr Baca only stay at a posh hotel in Appleton? Aren't the hotels in northern Wisconsin good enough?

Do people working in the forest industry have to drive to Appleton to be heard? Is Congressman Kagen making it inconvenient for the people to get to the public hearing?

Does Congressman Kagen really care about the voters of the north woods or is this just a dog and pony show for him to use for his re election spots in 2010?

Congressman Kagen, this is a disgrace to the people of northern Wisconsin. You obviously show no respect for the hard working people of the 8th district.

Nothing like dumping on the people of his district and taking them for fools!

Where's the MSM? I bet the Lakeland-Times will ask Steve Kagen about this.

File this under Kagen 2010.

Update note.

Let's see what they think about this.

Where are the

"Republican Women of The North"

on this?


Here's their link

Ladies, "what say you on Congressman Kagen?