Scott Walker Dick blames Jim Doyle

Reported in Complaint alleges state violated open meetings law in Blue Mound State Park snowmobile decision.  (Madison.com, 9/24/2016)

Funny thing, Jim Dick.  "Notice was hereby given" in 2008.  (Highlight added.)

But I can't seem to find a similar notice from 2016

Exhibit A  (Dinner?)

okok

Exhibit B (Dinner?)

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Wait a minute! Did Laurel Patrick just blame Jim Doyle? (12/18/2015)
Headline News: Dishing out blame is a Scott Walker specialty.  (5/6/2015)
Alberta Darling and John Nygren, co-chairs of the 'powerful' Joint Finance Committee, join Scott Walker in a chorus of 'Blame Jim Doyle'.  (4/30/2015)
The Blame Game: With nothing to show in his 5th year as Governor, Scott Walker continues to claim, "It's Jim Doyle's fault!" (4/24/2015)
After taking the advice of Iowa conservatives, Scott Walker blames Jim Doyle for casino decision.  (1/24/2015)
Scott Walker in so many words: Jim Doyle responsible for 1.5% of U.S. job loss during Great Recession.  (9/2/2014) 
Can't helping himself, Scott Walker thinks running against Jim Doyle is the best strategy. (8/31/2014)
The Facts Are: Scott Walker has nothing to run on.  (8/24/2014) 
What a whiner! With no accomplishments of his own to trumpet, Scott Walker runs against Jim Doyle ...again.  (6/20/2014)
Four years later and Scott Walker is still running against Jim Doyle.  (3/4/2014)
Another John Doe Shocker: Scott Walker doesn't blame Jim Doyle  (2/21/2014)
Blame Doyle: Republican Governors Association pimp for Scott Walker like it's 2010.  (2/13/2014)
After taking the advice of Iowa conservatives, Scott Walker blames Jim Doyle for casino decision.  (1/24/2015)
Scott Walker in so many words: Jim Doyle responsible for 1.5% of U.S. job loss during Great Recession.  (9/2/2014) 
Can't helping himself, Scott Walker thinks running against Jim Doyle is the best strategy. (8/31/2014)
The Facts Are: Scott Walker has nothing to run on.  (8/24/2014) 
What a whiner! With no accomplishments of his own to trumpet, Scott Walker runs against Jim Doyle ...again.  (6/20/2014)
Four years later and Scott Walker is still running against Jim Doyle.  (3/4/2014)
Another John Doe Shocker: Scott Walker doesn't blame Jim Doyle  (2/21/2014)
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Last night Chris Solari had himself a wonderful dream

The Majors received lots of airplay with this catchy little ditty, although it didn't make a huge impact on the Billboard Hot 100.  It spent 11 weeks on the chart during the late summer and fall of 1962, speaking at #22.  I have always thought it deserved better.

Reported in Michigan State football vs. Wisconsin: Scouting report, prediction.  (Detroit Free Press, 9/23/2016)

Related articles:
Michigan State creamed by Wisconsin, 30-6: 'We’ll take some shots'.  (Detroit Free Press, 9/24/2016)

Chris Solari and Drew Sharp try to figure out what the heck happened in Michigan State's blowout loss to Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

Reality check:  Wisconsin 30, Michigan State 6.  (Lansing State Journal, 9/24/2016)

One quarterback looked like a rookie making his first Big Ten start. One played with the poise of a fifth-year senior.

While attending Central Florida University, Twilight Zone resident Karis Lockhart is very much into dumbing down

Majoring in Sociology?

Photo credit:  Twitter

Reported in College Republicans, Once ‘the Best Party on Campus,’ Endure Taunts Over Trump.  (The New York Times, 9/23/2016)

UPDATE. Argyle Public Library holdings, 2011-2015

2011-2015 changes:

• Books | +545
• Audio | +12
• Video | +215
• Periodicals | +2
• Expenditures | +$477

Other updates:
Abbotsford Public Library.  (9/20/2016)
Adams County Public Library.  (9/20/2016)
Albertson Memorial Library.  (9/20/2016)
Algoma Public Library.  (9/21/2016)
Alma Public Library.  (9/21/2016)
Altoona Public Library.  (9/22/2016)
Amery Area Public Library.  (9/22/2016)
Lettie W. Jensen Public Library.  (9/23/2016)
Antigo Public Library.  (9/23/2016)
Appleton Public Library.  (9/23/2016)
Arcadia Free Public Library.  (9/24/2016)


Original 10/19/2015 post, "A to Z (A to WY, actually) through the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data: Collections (Argyle Public Library)", starts here.

This series takes a look at the numerical changes in Wisconsin public library collections in 9-year increments:  1996, 2005, and 2014.

All statistical information from the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data.

Argyle Public Library

• Shared online catalog:  Verso (Southwest Wisconsin Library System)
• Collection development policy:  Not found online 

Photo credit:  Argyle Public Library

UPDATE. Arcadia Free Public Library holdings, 2011-2015

Source:  Wisconsin Public Library Service Data (2015 preliminary)

2011-2015 changes:

• Books | -396
• Audio | + 12
• Video | +240
• Periodicals | +12
• Expenditures | $7,848

Other updates:
Abbotsford Public Library.  (9/20/2016)
Adams County Public Library.  (9/20/2016)
Albertson Memorial Library.  (9/20/2016)
Algoma Public Library.  (9/21/2016)
Alma Public Library.  (9/21/2016)
Altoona Public Library.  (9/22/2016)
Amery Area Public Library.  (9/22/2016)
Lettie W. Jensen Public Library.  (9/23/2016)
Antigo Public Library.  (9/23/2016)
Appleton Public Library.  (9/23/2016)


Original 10/18/2015 post, "A to Z (A to WY, actually) through the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data: Collections (Arcadia Public Library)", starts here.

This series takes a look at the numerical changes in Wisconsin public library collections in 9-year increments:  1996, 2005, and 2014.

All statistical information from the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data.

Arcadia Public Library

• Shared online catalog:  Encore (Winding Rivers Library System)
• Collection development policy:  Not found online 

Photo credit:  City of Arcadia

Point/counterpoint: Scott Walker, Jim Steineke on transportation funding

Here I'll note that, according to the Walk-O-Meter, Scott Walker has broken 19% of his promises. 

Quoted in Scott Walker: 'Significant number' of Republicans support my transportation plan. (Capital Times, 9/23/2016)

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Duey Stroebel's solution to highway funding: Pay workers a shit wage.  (9/20/2016)
UPDATE. Keith Ripp learns that brownnosing Scott Walker just gets you a soiled schnozz. (9/19/2016)
Dear Van Wanggaard, Scott Walker must have told you that with his fingers crossed.  (9/15/2016)
John Nygren on transportation funding (Stay tuned for heated response from Duey Stroebel).  (9/12/2016)
Dear Northwoods voters, general road conditions are not likely to improve with this Governor.  (8/30/2016)
In his typically convoluted style of speaking, Scott Walker offers small comfort.  (8/30/2016)
Dear John Nygren, It's mostly GOP people that need to be educated.  (8/25/2016)
Dear Northwoods voters, I lied, Love, Scott Walker.  (7/31/2016)
Duey Stroebel admits he has no answers to funding Wisconsin's transportation needs.  (7/27/2016)
Sounds like Duey's in bed with Scottie on transportation funding.  (6/28/2016)
Transportation funding: In his 6th year in office, Scott Walker sez he'll try to figure it out.  (6/3/2016)
Scott Walker:  Go big! Go bold! Go borrow!  (1/31/2015)

Presenting two of today's most ignored traffic signs

Reported in Highway crashes in Wisconsin increase after speed limit rises.  (Madison.com, 9/24/2016)

Have you driven 70 miles per hour on an Interstate highway since the new law raising the speed limit went into effect?

My most recent experiment took place on the stretch of I-43 between Sheboygan and Manitowoc.  As long as I drove 70 mph, I was the slowest vehicle on the highway by a significant margin.  Once I decided to rejoin the flow of traffic, the speedometer found its way to 80.

When the speed limit was 65, I found the traffic flow was about 72 miles per hour.

Other notably ignored signage.

I have found these signs liberally posted on residential streets where most of the traffic is generated by people who live in the neighborhood.  

John D. Loudermilk got some of his songwriting inspiration at the public library

Quoted in John D. Loudermilk, Who Wrote ‘Tobacco Road’ and ‘Indian Reservation,’ Dies at 82.  (The New York Times, 9/22/2016)

In addition to "Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)" and "Paper Tiger", Loudermilk wrote this song for Sue Thompson.  It spent 7 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 from late January to early March of 1962.



A couple of my Loudermilk favorites.

A #1 country song, 'Abilene', performed by George Hamilton IV also made a dent on the pop charts, spending 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 during the summer of 1963, peaking at #15.



Also recorded by country singer George Jones, "Talk Back Trembling Lips" was a top-10 hit for Johnny Tillotson in late 1963/early 1964.

Donald Merkle (1933-2016) Warren High School Class of 1952

 Source:  Warren Times Observer

1952 Dragon yearbook

1967 Warren City Directory

• [county section] Merkle Donald E Box 13 Russell
• Merkle Livingston H (Azuba H) linemn Penelec h108 Alexander
• Merkle Patricia emp Jamesway r Box 31 Russell (also listed in county section)

1983 Warren City Directory

• [county section] Merkle Donald E Box 31 Russell
• [county section} Merkle Patricia L Box 31 Russell

The popularity of 'Donald' as a baby name is graphed here.  Let's take a look at (daughter-in-law) Rhonda.

Source:  Social Security Administration

'Rhonda' experienced a big boost in popularity when this actress, born Marilyn Louis, started making a name for herself in Hollywood.  She enjoyed her best years in the 1950s and 60s, peaking at #37 in 1965, the year the Beach Boys scored a #1 hit with this song.

"Help Me Rhonda" made its debut at #80 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending April 17, 1965.  It spent two weeks at the top and a total of 14 weeks on the chart.

Other class of '52 grads:
Minnie Bonavita Miller.  (6/10/2016)
Myra Wilson Babcock.  (5/19/2016)
Norma Pierce Nielsen.  (4/6/2016)
Santo 'Sam' Pascuzzi.  (2/14/2016)
Glenn Culbertson.  (10/23/2015)
Elizabeth Eggleston Hoffman.  (10/17/2014)

UPDATE. Appleton Public Library holdings, 2011-2015

Source:  Wisconsin Public Library Service Data (2015 preliminary)

2011-2015 changes:

• Books | +2,967
• Audio | +4,433
• Video | +7,231
• Periodicals | +36
• Expenditures | +$27,504

Other updates:
Abbotsford Public Library.  (9/20/2016)
Adams County Public Library.  (9/20/2016)
Albertson Memorial Library.  (9/20/2016)
Algoma Public Library.  (9/21/2016)
Alma Public Library.  (9/21/2016)
Altoona Public Library.  (9/22/2016)
Amery Area Public Library.  (9/22/2016)
Lettie W. Jensen Public Library.  (9/23/2016)
Antigo Public Library.  (9/23/2016)



Original 10/16/2015 post, "A to Z (A to WY, actually) through the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data: Collections (Appleton Public Library)" starts here.

A new series takes a look at the numerical changes in Wisconsin public library collections in 9-year increments:  1996, 2005, and 2014.

All statistical information from the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data.

Appleton Public Library

• Shared online catalog:  infosoup (OWLS/Nicolet)
• Materials selection policy 

Photo credit:  Appleton Public Library (History)

UPDATE. Antigo Public Library holdings, 2011-2015

Source:  Wisconsin Public Library Service Data (2015 preliminary)

2011-2015 changes:

• Books | -8,812
• Audio | +  472
• Video | +  526
• Periodicals | -38
• Expenditures | -$1,736

Other updates:
Abbotsford Public Library.  (9/20/2016)
Adams County Public Library.  (9/20/2016)
Albertson Memorial Library.  (9/20/2016)
Algoma Public Library.  (9/21/2016)
Alma Public Library.  (9/21/2016)
Altoona Public Library.  (9/22/2016)
Amery Area Public Library.  (9/22/2016)
Lettie W. Jensen Public Library.  (9/23/2016)


Original 10/15/2015 post, "A to Z (A to WY, actually) through the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data: Collections (Antigo Public Library)", starts here.

A new series takes a look at the numerical changes in Wisconsin public library collections in 9-year increments:  1996, 2005, and 2014.

All statistical information from the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data.

Antigo Public Library

• Shared online catalog:  V-Cat (Wisconsin Valley Library Service)
• Collection development policy:  Not included online.  (Library Info -- About APL -- Policies)

Photo credit:  Wisconsin Valley Library Service

UPDATE. Lettie W. Jensen Public Library, Amherst, holdings, 2011-2015

Source:  Wisconsin Public Library Service Data (2015 preliminary)

2011-2015 changes:

• Books | -1,274
• Audio | -   134
• Video | +   120
• Periodicals | -7
• Expenditures | +$4,955

Other updates:
Abbotsford Public Library.  (9/20/2016)
Adams County Public Library.  (9/20/2016)
Albertson Memorial Library.  (9/20/2016)
Algoma Public Library.  (9/21/2016)
Alma Public Library.  (9/21/2016)
Altoona Public Library.  (9/22/2016)
Amery Area Public Library.  (9/22/2016)


Original 10/14/2015 post, "A to Z (A to WY, actually) through the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data: Collections (Lettie W. Jensen Library, Amherst)", starts here.

A new series takes a look at the numerical changes in Wisconsin public library collections in 9-year increments:  1996, 2005, and 2014.

All statistical information from the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data.

Lettie W. Jensen Library, Amherst

• Shared online catalog:  Not a member of LINKcat (South Central Library System)
• Collection development policy:  Not posted online.

Photo credit:  Lettie W. Jensen Library