No excuses this time. Apparently, I forgot to schedule a weekend blog. My memory is beginning to worry me.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Open Blog - Weekend
No excuses this time. Apparently, I forgot to schedule a weekend blog. My memory is beginning to worry me.
"The Racine Equality Project Files An Ethics Complaint"
From the Racine Equality Project:
"On June 25, 2014, The Racine Equality filed an Ethics Complaint against District 3 Racine County Supervisor Monte Osterman. Following the filing of the Complaint, Dr. Ken Yorgan had this to say:
"The Racine Equality Project, in response to citizen concerns, has pursued an investigation into the activities of certain elected officials and non-elected public employees. This investigation has been done with a thorough examination of public records, including tapes and transcripts of public meetings and statements by the parties being investigated. What we have found is very revealing, often disappointing, and sometimes quite disturbing."
Read more: http://racineequalityproject.org/?p=76
"On June 25, 2014, The Racine Equality filed an Ethics Complaint against District 3 Racine County Supervisor Monte Osterman. Following the filing of the Complaint, Dr. Ken Yorgan had this to say:
"The Racine Equality Project, in response to citizen concerns, has pursued an investigation into the activities of certain elected officials and non-elected public employees. This investigation has been done with a thorough examination of public records, including tapes and transcripts of public meetings and statements by the parties being investigated. What we have found is very revealing, often disappointing, and sometimes quite disturbing."
Read more: http://racineequalityproject.org/?p=76
Friday, June 27, 2014
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! What a week it has become... Slow to start and then it got busy! Now, I'm working much needed overtime. Anyways, your questions....
1) What do you like the most about summer?
2) What do you prefer to listen to music on, vinyl, cassette or compact disc?
3) What movie deserves a sequel?
4) What is your most impressive car repair skill?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) What do you like the most about summer?
2) What do you prefer to listen to music on, vinyl, cassette or compact disc?
3) What movie deserves a sequel?
4) What is your most impressive car repair skill?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, June 26, 2014
"Ethics"
From Root River Revitalization:
"As you may know County Supervisor Osterman is being brought up on Ethics chargers over his actives over Root River and Rootworks. 7 counts with a large amount of documentation
"This was filed Yesterday by The Racine Equality Project with the County with if my understanding is right also asking the D.A. for charges
"If given a web site to the large fillings/video I was given at Yesterday’s Press event or the Document in Word I will be posting them here too.
"Of course the Journal-Times has nothing on this as of this date after all the way I see Racine the J-T is not writing copy but that is being given to them as in what will and will not be printed and allowed to be printed."
Read more: http://rootriverrevitalization.wordpress.com/2014/06/26/ethics/
Related: http://www.jtirregulars.com/2014/06/racine-equality-project-press-release.html
"As you may know County Supervisor Osterman is being brought up on Ethics chargers over his actives over Root River and Rootworks. 7 counts with a large amount of documentation
"This was filed Yesterday by The Racine Equality Project with the County with if my understanding is right also asking the D.A. for charges
"If given a web site to the large fillings/video I was given at Yesterday’s Press event or the Document in Word I will be posting them here too.
"Of course the Journal-Times has nothing on this as of this date after all the way I see Racine the J-T is not writing copy but that is being given to them as in what will and will not be printed and allowed to be printed."
Read more: http://rootriverrevitalization.wordpress.com/2014/06/26/ethics/
Related: http://www.jtirregulars.com/2014/06/racine-equality-project-press-release.html
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Doctor Conrad Murry
Doctor Murray was Michel Jackson's personal doctor. He is the one accused of overdosing Jackson. He was sentenced to 4 years in prison and only spent 2.Why would you even think of putting yourself in a position like he did by giving him soooo many types of pain killers and drugs to make him sleep. the sleeping drugs is what killed Jackson.
Poor guy was under contract and only making $150,000 A MONTH! I bet he could afford the good toilet paper!!!
"Thieves attempt carjacking, but can’t get away in a stick shift"
"SEATTLE – A 70 year old woman is stopped by three young men with a gun
right outside her Seattle home. They got her keys, but they didn’t get
away with her car. That’s because when the would-be thieves got in
Nancy Fredrickson’s car, they discovered it was a stick shift. None of
them knew how to drive a manual, so they ended up ditching the car and
running away."
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my cool cucumbers!
How are you? We’re finally
getting April weather in June. I guess I
should be glad that I don’t have to run the air conditioner very often, but I
wonder if those “savings” don’t get spent on higher heating costs in colder winters. If it stays this cool through fall, I’d say
we’re in for another nasty, life-threatening winter. It gets harder every year to put up with
winter. I love Christmas, but you can
have the rest of it. I’d love to
hibernate for three months every year. That
would be a good excuse for putting on body fat, too.
I’m so glad that the police arrested those two alleged bank
robbers. It’s been quiet lately. I find it hard to believe, but maybe those
two guys alone robbed the bars and the banks.
I hope that’s true. People would
feel a little more secure in their homes and businesses. I’m still locking my car and setting the
alarm, I still lock my doors and windows at home. I’ve always done that.
I do hope that Mr. Mayor Dickert will take some time to pat
himself on the back for capturing these criminals.
And what about “Machinery Row,” the latest scam meant to
attract Chicago millionaires who
are idiots? I think they said this project
is going to cost $65 million. Don’t
worry, however, because the state is going to pay for most of it. I’m so glad that the state has so much “free”
money earned by the sweat of our brows.
It’s only tax money; it’s not like it’s real.
Junior is already getting antsy because the 4th
of July is next week. I reminded him of
the power of firecrackers and the permanent damage that they can do. I told him that if he blows off a finger this
time, I’m not going to reattach it. So
far, so good. But the firecracker tents
will soon sprout up in empty parking lots.
It’s hard for a boy to ignore such a plethora of temptations. I’ll tell you that if a straw buyer provides
him with firecrackers, he/she will face the Wrath of Zoltar®! They’re already too many things that “go
bang” in our lives. I must add that I’ve
heard a reduction in the amount of illegal firecrackers exploding each
year. Thank you, Racine Police
Department.
I don’t know about going to the parade and fireworks this
year. I’ll have to wear winter clothing. I think I’ll stay home with the Señor. Steaks on the grill for any Irregulars who
stop by. We’ll have a few beers and soda
on ice, too, just in case.
That’s it for this week, my dears. I appreciate your presence and
responses. I love the JTI.
Where to get illegal firecrackers? Ask: madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com
It’s supposed to be cool for the next few days. Wear a light jacket or tie a sweater around
your neck. Enjoy the summer, dears, no
matter how you do it. Lacustrine!
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Racine Equality Project - Press Release
Press Release
Where: City of Racine WI. Racine County Courthouse 730 Wisconsin Avenue
When: Wednesday June 25, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM
Who: Dr. Ken Yorgan
Contact: Racine Equality Project: 3001 Douglas Avenue, Racine WI. 53402
racineequalityproject@yahoo.com 262-412-0094
Subject: Racine Equality Project Files 7 Count Complaint against Racine County
Supervisor
The
Racine Equality Project, in response to citizen concerns, has pursued an investigation into the
activities of certain elected officials and non elected public employees. This
investigation has been done through examination of public records including
tapes and transcripts of public meetings and statements by the parties being
investigated. What we have found is very revealing, often disappointing and
sometimes quite disturbing.
A
press packet will be available
No, I Am Not Dead And Here Is a Pic of An ISS Pass To Prove It!
Been very busy recently and just wanted to drop in and say hi to let everyone know I am not dead! The JTI comes up in my feedly stream so I have been seeing all the posts but not able to respond much or post. Lots of events at work and as many of you know, we opened an improv theater here in Tucson in January. It is going well, but keeping me (and everyone else) very busy. Shows every Friday and Saturday night, I am teaching an improv class right now and running the tech booth for other groups that rent out our theater for shows. Hardly get to do much photography...although I am scheduled to go up Kitt Peak Friday night and the weather forecast looks promising!
But last night I got a pic of the ISS pass. It wasn't that long after sunset so the sky was still fairly bright. I used the brick wall in the courtyard of my townhome complex to block some nearby lights.
Tough to get many stars in that condition...but a nice little streak nonetheless taken during what photographers call "The Blue Hour" for obvious reasons!
I noticed that Racine is no getting good ISS passes this week while Tucson is. Interesting quirk of the orbit...this pass occurred on the descending node of the ISS orbit...now I am trying to work this out in my head and going to be distracted for a while (this is OCD and ADD kicking in at the same time...you get obsessed with something that distracts you from work).
But last night I got a pic of the ISS pass. It wasn't that long after sunset so the sky was still fairly bright. I used the brick wall in the courtyard of my townhome complex to block some nearby lights.
Tough to get many stars in that condition...but a nice little streak nonetheless taken during what photographers call "The Blue Hour" for obvious reasons!
I noticed that Racine is no getting good ISS passes this week while Tucson is. Interesting quirk of the orbit...this pass occurred on the descending node of the ISS orbit...now I am trying to work this out in my head and going to be distracted for a while (this is OCD and ADD kicking in at the same time...you get obsessed with something that distracts you from work).
WIldflowers Pt 4!
Yes another part to my wildflowers that I would like to share with everyone. The weather lately has not been cooperating to go out and get any quality pictures so I am going to post some that I have from other days. I hope you will enjoy these just as well.
This is a picture of Bluebells taken at Colonial Park in Racine Wi..
This is a picture of a Crested Dwarf Iris taken at Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Bristol Wi..
This is a picture of a Red and White Tulip taken at Swift Lake East Troy Wi. This was just on the side of the road by the trees.
This is a picture of a Oxeye Daisy taken at Pike River Pathway in Mount Pleasant Wi..
This is a picture of Swamp Rose taken at Pike River Pathway in Mount Pleasant Wi..
This is a picture of Dames Rocket taken at Shoop Park in Racine Wi. Now you can see these every place you go.
I have also seen the vines for Trumpet Creepers starting to get green so they will be blooming very soon with all the rain we have been getting. There is one on a pole on three mile road that I keep watching when I pass it.
I hope everyone enjoys the pictures and yes there will be more coming soon.
I have also seen the vines for Trumpet Creepers starting to get green so they will be blooming very soon with all the rain we have been getting. There is one on a pole on three mile road that I keep watching when I pass it.
I hope everyone enjoys the pictures and yes there will be more coming soon.
Monday, June 23, 2014
"WISCONSIN RANKED WORST STATE IN AMERICA FOR BLACK CHILDREN."
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"Black families pondering a move to the Midwest might want to read this, especially if they have young children. According to a national report, Wisconsin has been ranked the worst state in the country when it comes to racial disparities for children."
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/89670037983/wisconsin-ranked-worst-state-in-america-for-black
Related: http://mic.com/articles/87933/the-worst-state-in-america-for-black-children-has-been-declared
"Infant's arm broken by father having 'adult tantrum'"
From The Journal Times.com: "RACINE - A Racine man is expected to be released from jail by tonight after he netted a probation term for fracturing his infant daughter's arm in January."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/infant-s-arm-broken-by-father-having-adult-tantrum/article_8696ca96-faf1-11e3-8344-0019bb2963f4.html
This is the stuff that drives me crazy. This guy fractured his daughter's arm and fractured his son's arm and ribs. His punishment: probation.
The judge, like all Racine judges, enables the guy to keep djrinking and beating his kids until someone is killed. Then everyone will say, "How could this happen?"
Drinking does NOT cause you to beat your children. I'm so sick of that lie. Drinking is not an excuse to break the law or children's arms. I'm a low-bottom alcoholic who caused major injury to myself by drinking, but I still would never think of harming a child.
I know a guy in AA who raped a two-year-old (I don't even wnat to think about it) and blames it on his alcoholism. Bullshit!
By blaming this child abuser's drinking instead of the guy himself, Torhorst again enables more drinking and child abuse in Racine.
Our judges need to spend a few hundred hours in AA. Then they might get it: you are responsible for your actions, drunk or sober, NO ONE ELSE.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
"Bryan Albrecht And Gateway’s Unelected Board Add Another $7M In Debt"
From Racine Exposed:
"On 13 June, 2014 Moody’s reported that Gateway Technical College was preparing to issue $7,000,000 in bonds to finance equipment purchases and various building improvement projects.
"Note that the debt of Gateway, which is paid by property owners in the District and appears on property tax bills, will be $55.2M after the bonds are issued. Of course, The Journal Times failed to report the new borrowing and that the notes would be secured by the District’s unlimited tax pledge – which means it is to be added to District Taxpayers Property Tax bills."
Read more: http://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2014/06/22/bryan-albrecht-and-gateways-unelected-board-add-another-7m-in-debt/
"On 13 June, 2014 Moody’s reported that Gateway Technical College was preparing to issue $7,000,000 in bonds to finance equipment purchases and various building improvement projects.
"Note that the debt of Gateway, which is paid by property owners in the District and appears on property tax bills, will be $55.2M after the bonds are issued. Of course, The Journal Times failed to report the new borrowing and that the notes would be secured by the District’s unlimited tax pledge – which means it is to be added to District Taxpayers Property Tax bills."
Read more: http://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2014/06/22/bryan-albrecht-and-gateways-unelected-board-add-another-7m-in-debt/