On A story about birds and Wendy
Posted on November 18 at 10:23 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Good job, Wendy. That is very inspiring! And, thanks for reporting that, Ann Marie. It's gives us all a little boost toward never giving up when trying to do the right thing.
On Officials bust up pot grow operation
Posted on November 14 at 1:33 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
All of them.
On Officials bust up pot grow operation
Posted on November 14 at 11:29 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Willie Nelson is a huge advocate for the legalization of marijuana, not just for the effects of smoking, but for hemp and all the products that can be made from it. The US is falling way behind other countries that are allowing hemp to be grown. But the petro-chemical companies, with their billion dollar industries and interests are keeping hemp and marijuana linked together with their scare tactics and lining the pockets of politicians to keep it from being legalized. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper, ships sails were made from cannibis, hence the word canvas, rope, clothing and tons of stuff that is now made from plastic used to be made from hemp. And it was totally better for the earth than plastic. Check out www.crrh.org Campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp. Very interesting.
Posted on November 13 at 7:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Oh, and concerning the rivalry thing, if you read the "On This Date...100 Years Ago Today" in the Beloit Daily News, you can see that it was going on even then. Actually, good-spirited rivalry is a good thing, especially if it helps us mature and grow. It's the small-minded-shrunk-up-mean-hearted-name-calling kind of rivalry that sucks.
Posted on November 13 at 6:47 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Oh Beloit, oh Beloit, how you make me shiver; With your nice wide streets and your old Rock River; Oh I love ya with my heart and I love ya with my liver; Oh Beloit (clap, clap) by the river!! Well, wish you could hear the tune, it would probably help. I was born in Beloit, affectionately called "Belwah" by some locals, boy, and I have very fond memories of Beloit's Maxwell Street Days, 4th of July fireworks at Riverside Park, all the downtown stores and area supper clubs, etc. Now days I enjoy the refurbished downtown area with all the nice, low-profile, red brick buildings, the farmers market, Bushel & Peck's, Bagel's & More, free summer concerts at Harry Moore Pavilion and the First National Bank Plaza park downtown, Riverfest, fish fry at the Mouse and, coolest of all, being able to take my 84-year-old mother to buy shoes at the same downtown store, Stanton's Shoes, that she took me to when I was a kid!
Yeah, Beloit has it's downfalls, what town doesn't? But thanks to a lot of good folks, it's still a pretty darn nice place to visit and/or live. Check out the "Visit Beloit" website for all the doin's!
I've lived and worked in both Janesville and Beloit and, much like most towns anywhere you go, have found both good and bad aspects and people in both towns. While J'ville has more big box stores and fast food chains, Beloit's a lot easier to get around in, which suits me just fine.
On Weight loss is attainable with a little effort, vigilance
Posted on November 10 at 5:08 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I think Ken should buy!
On Why can't we leave the leaves?
Posted on November 10 at 4:43 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Why do some people think "living in the country" is a free ticket to live any way you want without regard to others?
Can you imagine what kind of air quality any city of any size would have if EVERYBODY was burning leaves, branches, trash, garbage, etc.? There would be a haze so thick hanging over town that the emergency rooms would be full of people with breathing problems.
And, FYI Spinmaster, many townships, which are "in the country" have regulations regarding burning. And, of course, there is nothing like a nice cool summer evening in the country to have your windows open catching a nice breeze...until your home starts to fill up with the stench of someone's burning, smoldering garbage smoke.
On Why can't we leave the leaves?
Posted on November 9 at 5:48 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
hondaguy: Perhaps if you or someone close to you, such as a child, had asthma, you would be more understanding and concerned about drifting smoke from a smoldering pile of leaves. We all need to be more aware of others and how what we do may affect them.
I also try to chop up leaves with the mower and let them mulch back into the earth. I also gather them up and use them to mulch around plants. But, I suppose if you have a small lot with lots of trees, it would be harder to make use of them all.
On Janesville trainer is first Wisconsinite to win national Mustang challenge
Posted on November 8 at 10:02 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
AppsandStangs: Thanks for the update. Way to go, Jeremy!
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On Proposal would name official Wis. motorcycle
Posted on November 20 at 4:19 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Did anyone happen to see the "South Park" episode a week or so ago where they ridiculed a bunch of guys on loud Harleys who ride into town and annoy everyone with their repeated noisy disruptions?
I agree with the comments that our state officials should concentrate on more important matters.