How can you go wrong with a five-star rating like that?
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Friday, January 30, 2015
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! It has been another dreary week in the salt mines and it feels if time stood still.... Anyways your questions...
1) Are you going to watch the Super Bowl this weekend?
2) Whom do you think is going to win the game, the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots?
3) Have you ever been to a masquerade ball?
4) How often do you daydream?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) Are you going to watch the Super Bowl this weekend?
2) Whom do you think is going to win the game, the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots?
3) Have you ever been to a masquerade ball?
4) How often do you daydream?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, January 29, 2015
"State-financed manure digester plagued by spills, explosion"
From JSOnline:
"An experimental project in Dane County designed to capture livestock waste that pollutes Lake Mendota has been hit by a litany of troubles, including manure spills and a 2014 incident that caused a fire and methane gas explosion.
"A state-financed manure digester system near Waunakee is the first of its kind in Wisconsin. It has been touted by supporters, including Dane County officials, for generating electricity, limiting the spreading of excess cattle manure and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.
"But the $12 million system — financed with $3.3 million in state funds — has fallen far short of expectations.
"In three years, pipeline breaks have caused three manure spills, totaling more than 400,000 gallons. In August, an explosion of methane gas knocked the roof off one of the digesters, sending smoke billowing high into the air.
"The state Department of Natural Resources started enforcement action against the developer, Milwaukee-based Clear Horizons, for the spills, lax record keeping and violating agreements to remove a key pollutant from the manure. In November, the DNR referred the matter to Justice Department lawyers for prosecution, documents show.
"Despite the subsidy, Clear Horizon said that it had lost $2.8 million since the start of the project in late 2010, according to the DNR in a March 25, 2014, document reviewing the company's troubles."
Read more: http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/state-financed-manure-digester-plagued-by-spills-explosion-b99435123z1-290263421.html
I think that's a great idea: explode our poop. Every time you've done your duty, lower the toilet lid and a small explosion will vaporize your poop.
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
By of the Journal Sentinel
"An experimental project in Dane County designed to capture livestock waste that pollutes Lake Mendota has been hit by a litany of troubles, including manure spills and a 2014 incident that caused a fire and methane gas explosion.
"A state-financed manure digester system near Waunakee is the first of its kind in Wisconsin. It has been touted by supporters, including Dane County officials, for generating electricity, limiting the spreading of excess cattle manure and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.
"But the $12 million system — financed with $3.3 million in state funds — has fallen far short of expectations.
"In three years, pipeline breaks have caused three manure spills, totaling more than 400,000 gallons. In August, an explosion of methane gas knocked the roof off one of the digesters, sending smoke billowing high into the air.
"The state Department of Natural Resources started enforcement action against the developer, Milwaukee-based Clear Horizons, for the spills, lax record keeping and violating agreements to remove a key pollutant from the manure. In November, the DNR referred the matter to Justice Department lawyers for prosecution, documents show.
"Despite the subsidy, Clear Horizon said that it had lost $2.8 million since the start of the project in late 2010, according to the DNR in a March 25, 2014, document reviewing the company's troubles."
Read more: http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/state-financed-manure-digester-plagued-by-spills-explosion-b99435123z1-290263421.html
I think that's a great idea: explode our poop. Every time you've done your duty, lower the toilet lid and a small explosion will vaporize your poop.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
"Good-bye, Testicles"
Thank God that Whitman (Western Publishing) was there to educate children about this procedure.
Dear Madame Zoltar
The important thing is to say, "I love you." Tell people that you love, that you do so. You never know what life might throw at you next.
So, I'm sorry for the failure to launch here. I need sleep badly.
Be careful out there, Irregulars.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
"BACON SCENTED PILLOWCASES"
"Do you dream of cured meat? We do, and we know you do too.
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Read more: http://www.jdfoods.net/products/bacon-scented-pillowcases/
Monday, January 26, 2015
Things You Can't Take Back
Underwear...you can't take back underwear.
And you can't take back what comes out of your mouth. REMEBER, put brain in gear before mouth in motion.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
"Queen [featuring David Bowie] - 'Under Pressure' (Lyrics)"
That song was written and released in 1981. Seems to me that not much has changed since, except maybe to get worse.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Friday, January 23, 2015
Poll: "Should We Drug Test for Medicaid, Food Stamps, Unemployment?"
From Racine County Eye:
By Heather Asiyanbi in Government · January 22, 2015
"Gov. Scott Walker is proposing legislation that would require recipients of Medicaid, food stamps and some residents collecting unemployment to pass a drug test as part of the benefit eligibility requirements.
"The governor announced the change ahead of his 2015-2017 proposed budget and said in a statement that the drug testing will help workers fill jobs across the state, a story on journaltimes.com reads.
"Not everyone agrees.
“'Rather than getting distracted by presidential posturing, we need to work together and find real solutions that will create jobs, grow our economy and put Wisconsin on a path to success,' Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, D-LaCrosse, is quoted as saying."
Vote in the poll: http://racinecountyeye.com/2015/01/22/drug-test-medicaid-food-stamps-unemployment/
How about we also drug test people in office? Hell, just drug test the entire nation and deport the druggies.
By Heather Asiyanbi in Government · January 22, 2015
"Gov. Scott Walker is proposing legislation that would require recipients of Medicaid, food stamps and some residents collecting unemployment to pass a drug test as part of the benefit eligibility requirements.
"The governor announced the change ahead of his 2015-2017 proposed budget and said in a statement that the drug testing will help workers fill jobs across the state, a story on journaltimes.com reads.
"Not everyone agrees.
“'Rather than getting distracted by presidential posturing, we need to work together and find real solutions that will create jobs, grow our economy and put Wisconsin on a path to success,' Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, D-LaCrosse, is quoted as saying."
Vote in the poll: http://racinecountyeye.com/2015/01/22/drug-test-medicaid-food-stamps-unemployment/
How about we also drug test people in office? Hell, just drug test the entire nation and deport the druggies.
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! Work, work, work.... that is all I really did all last week. Just a little overtime at the end. I wonder what the weekend will bring. Anyways, here are your questions....
1) Have you ever worn braces?
2) Do you wear glasses?
3) What shoe size do you wear?
4) How many house plants do you own?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) Have you ever worn braces?
2) Do you wear glasses?
3) What shoe size do you wear?
4) How many house plants do you own?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, January 22, 2015
"Town of Lyons woman is new Wisconsin poet laureate"
From The Journal Times.com:"Poetry has been part of Kimberly Blaeser’s life since she was a young girl living on the White Earth Reservation in northwestern Minnesota. Storytelling and other oral entertainment were important elements of her early family life, in a home with no electricity or running water, said Blaeser, who now lives in rural Town of Lyons near Burlington.
"Both of her parents loved poetry and she grew up hearing her father recite poems and having her mother read frequently to her and her older brother. Such exposure inspired Blaeser and her brother to become good at making up games and stories, she said. And, as soon as she could write, she began writing poetry."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/lifestyles/relationships-and-special-occasions/town-of-lyons-woman-is-new-wisconsin-poet-laureate/article_2a3a0d57-6ec5-5195-a6fd-d21b65132051.html
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
"Dad Exposes Racists Who Harassed His Daughter"
Yeah, there are walking-talking pieces of shit everywhere. The twins' father sounds like he has mental health issues. Trust me, it takes one to know one.
"Heavy police presence at the transit center"
Update: "Racine Police- Shooting at transit center"
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/racine-police-shooting-at-transit-center/
Originally published on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 1:34 PM:
From RacineUncovered:
"12:37 p.m. There is a heavy police presence at the transit center at Liberty Street in Racine. There are no official reports released from the Racine Police Department at this time, this is a very active scene at this time. Multiple witnesses are reporting that a party may have been shot and there may have been multiple suspects. It is not known the condition of the victim, or if all suspect is in custody at this time. Police are also out on the 6th Street bridge More on this as it develops."
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/heavy-police-presence-at-the-transit-center/
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/racine-police-shooting-at-transit-center/
Originally published on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 1:34 PM:
From RacineUncovered:
"12:37 p.m. There is a heavy police presence at the transit center at Liberty Street in Racine. There are no official reports released from the Racine Police Department at this time, this is a very active scene at this time. Multiple witnesses are reporting that a party may have been shot and there may have been multiple suspects. It is not known the condition of the victim, or if all suspect is in custody at this time. Police are also out on the 6th Street bridge More on this as it develops."
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/heavy-police-presence-at-the-transit-center/
"Thursday January 22nd-Meet & Greet for Mayoral Candidate-Eddie Diehl"
From RacineUncovered: “'Meet and Greet'
"Eddie Diehl
Candidate for Racine Mayor
"Hear Eddie’s plan for Racine, ask him
questions and enjoy refreshments!
"Eddie’s 3 Goals as Mayor:
Accountability to the Taxpayers
Improve Racine’s Small Business Climate
Rethinking Community
"Join Us!
Thursday January 22nd 7-8 PM
Henry & Wanda’s, 501 6th Street
Authorized and Paid for by Diehl For Mayor"
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/01/thursday-january-22nd-meet-greet-for-mayoral-candidate-eddie-diel/
None of the above is to be construed as an endorsement of a candidate. I'm just trying to keep the community informed.
c w swanson
"Introduction:
Just a regular guy, married to a regular girl, living in a regular house, in an irregular world."
https://www.blogger.com/profile/02735507642689652780
That quote is poetry.
https://www.blogger.com/profile/02735507642689652780
That quote is poetry.
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my sweets! How
are you? I’m so sorry about missing my
blog last week, but I’m still feeling a bit ill. Everywhere I go, I see people are sick. The flu has hit us hard this year, and I
think there are various strains going around.
Some people get sick for a few days.
Others have told me of it lasting three weeks (!). Some people get it more than once. Whatever it is that I have, I couldn’t take
it for three weeks. I can barely
tolerate what has already happened to me.
Achoo!
Glorious weather we’ve been having. Compare us to last January. You just never know about the weather until
it’s here. I’m sure we’ll see wintrier conditions
before it’s over, but I’ll take whatever breaks we can get.
The Packers. The Green
Bay Packers.
Boo-hoo. What the h-e-double
hockey sticks happened late in the game?
This loss is especially difficult to accept because it appeared that the
Packers had it nailed. Instead, their
coffin was nailed shut. I just try not
to think about it. Nonetheless, I love
the Green Bay Packers. There are wins
and losses throughout life, just like in football games. You have to learn how to deal with them
both. In the off-season, I hope our
gladiators heal and thrive, and return better than ever.
The spring elections are already drawing a lot of attention
and campaigning. I’m sure it will worsen
as the elections approach. Try to stay
on the positive side, no matter who you endorse. Politics are filthy. There’ll be much more dirt to come.
Speaking of politics, I’m sure that President Obama’s State
of the Union Address yesterday contained many wonderful things. That said, President Obama is becoming the
most obtrusive and intrusive president ever.
I don’t want to live in a world where the government makes my decisions
for me. Surprisingly (to me), I think
most people would like cradle to the grave instructions on life. I’m sorry, but not me, Mr. President,
sir. Please stop interfering in the
lives of “free” citizens. We’re the ones
who still believe in the United States Constitution and personal
responsibility. I guess we’re a dying
breed.
Finally my dears, here is a picture of an advertisement for
an “English Tooter.”
So, what? A British guy farts for a fee?
Thank you for reading my blog today. I love the company and I love you. Madame Zoltar has the love jones for her friends and readers. Stop by and share the love.
Thank you for reading my blog today. I love the company and I love you. Madame Zoltar has the love jones for her friends and readers. Stop by and share the love.
The meaning of meaning: MadameZoltar@jtirregulars.com
Enjoy the weather while we have it. While it’s certainly not an equal to a warm,
sunny day, the overcast skies and temps in the 30’s are fine with me. See you next week, my loves. Absquatulate!
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Comet Lovejoy From Kitt Peak
I was on Kitt Peak last night and had some time to shoot Comet Lovejoy. It was great to get out to a real dark site and give it a shot. Here are some of my pics.
First, a closeup.
Now zoomed out to see it next to the Pleiades.
Now zoomed WAY out! Note the Zodiacal light on the right arching upward and the winter Milky Way on the left. The Pleiades and the Comet are at the top of the shot.
Next I played with a new fisheye lens I recently bought. Here is a full sky view of Kitt Peak outside the Visitor Center Telescope.
Finally, I stayed up late to get the comet as it was setting. Here it is above a telescope on Kitt Peak.
Great night and abnormally warm for January on Kitt Peak. Upcoming schedule will make it hard to get more pics for me before the Moon comes back...get out there and see it soon!
"Jerry Garski for Mount Pleasant President"
Submitted by Richard Head:https://www.facebook.com/GarskiforMtPleasant
http://www.jerrygarski.com/
None of the above is to be construed as an endorsement of a candidate. I'm just trying to keep the community informed.
Monday, January 19, 2015
"Richest 1 percent will own more than the rest by 2016-Oxfam"
"Jan 19 (Reuters) - More than half the world's wealth will be owned by just one percent of the population by next year as global inequality soars, anti-poverty charity Oxfam said on Monday
"In a report released ahead of this week's annual meeting of the international elite at Davos in Switzerland, Oxfam said the top tier had seen their share of wealth increase from 44 percent in 2009 to 48 percent in 2014.
"On current trends, it will exceed 50 percent in 2016.
"The charity's executive director, Winnie Byanyima, who is co-chairing the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, said an explosion in inequality was holding back the fight against poverty.
"'Do we really want to live in a world where the one percent own more than the rest of us combined?' she said on Monday."
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/19/davos-meeting-inequality-idUSL6N0UY1A620150119
"Alabama man explains how to stay out of prison"
That's a vented, floating rotor. Brings back memories of the brake repair business.
Open Blog - Monday
There's no joy in Packerland today. Be kind to each other and kick someone from Seattle instead.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Quick Comet Lovejoy Pics
Finally back from a long trip...clouds in Seattle and Florida kept me from getting good opportunities to see and photograph Comet Lovejoy (I saw it from Florida, but the light pollution kept me from getting great pics). Back in Tucson and got some tonight. Here they are...all with a Canon 60D on an iOptron Skytracker. Various exposure times and focal lengths.
I also was visited by some javelinas tonight. Had my thermal camera with me.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Friday, January 16, 2015
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! Another week has come and gone...another week of the wintertime blues... Anyways here are your questions....
1) What kind of people are you the most willing to help out?
2) Who do you talk to on the phone most often?
3) What is your favorite vacation spot?
4) What was the last book you have read?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) What kind of people are you the most willing to help out?
2) Who do you talk to on the phone most often?
3) What is your favorite vacation spot?
4) What was the last book you have read?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Dear Madame Zoltar
She hopes to return next week.
Y'know, I'm not feeling too good. either . . .
No wonder the flu has killed millions before.