Saturday, February 4, 2023

GET ME REWRITE: South Dakota GOP legislator fights crime and inflation with anti-vax harassment

 
Top headline:  NBC, 10/16/2022
Headline:   Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 2/3/2023

From the Argus Leader:
In her written statement, the staffer alleged Frye-Mueller came to her on Jan. 24 with her husband for discussion on a proposed bill about license plates. The staffer said after the conversation about the bill, Frye-Mueller asked about her child and the conversation turned to vaccines. The staffer alleges that Frye-Mueller said the staffer's baby could "get Down syndrome or autism" or even die, because of childhood vaccinations. 
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccinations do not cause autism. 
And when the staffer informed the senator she was using formula instead of breastfeeding when the senator asked, Frye-Mueller then allegedly told the staffer how "(the staffer's) husband could 'suck on (the staffer's) breasts' to get milk to come in," according to the complaint. 
"She proceeded to provide hand gestures to her chest area and motion to her husband to see if he agreed," the complaint stated. "He smiled and nodded."

Crunch Fitness is open for business at former West Towne Shopko


And business seems to be off to a good start.

Photo by Retiring Guy



11/14/2022 update starts here

Photos by R3tiring Guy





11/2/2022 update stats here

Photos by Retiring Guy


The south entrance of the former Shopko building remains in a state of neglect.




9/15/2022 update, "Does Madison need another fitness center?  Apparently so.", starts here

There's something happening here.

Photos by Retiring Guy

What it is is exactly clear.


Coming soon!


5/19/2022 update, "West Towne Mall shuttered Shopko UPDATE: A sign of the past starts here".

Still not clear.

Photo by Retiring Guy



3/21/2022 update, "There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear", starts here

Photos and video by Retiring Guy

Artist & Fare represents one of the more creative reuses of the 360-plus stores that were left vacant by Shopko's March 2019 bankruptcy. The store shutdowns that June created voids that many communities still are struggling to fill. In some cases small, Midwest communities lost the only pharmacy or general merchandise store for miles. Longtime workers found new jobs and fought for years for promised severance payments. Municipalities added another parking lot and big-box to an inventory of vacant spaces following an onslaught of retail bankruptcies.




12/21/2021 update, " Shopko storefront looks less abandoned in bright winter sunlight", starts here.

Photos by Retiring Guy




Related posts:
Von Maur to the rescue.  (11/18/2020)
Harley-Davidson exits long-vacant Apple Store space at West Towne Mall.  (11/18/2020)
UPDATE. What does Seritage have planned for the remaining portion of Sears at West Towne Mall?  (7/1/2020)
Not so Forever 21.   (10/4/2019)
Boston Store UPDATE. While management wonders what to do with 140,000 square feet of empty space, they invite young white women to hang out.  (8/19/2019)
Can't hide the emptiness at the former Payless Shoe Source store.  (8/12/2019)
UPDATE. Space formerly occupied by Sears remains vacant.  (7/9/2019)
Wind-driven signage.   (5/1/2019)
It was 19 months ago when the Apple Store moved from West Towne to Hilldale. (5/1/2019)
Then and Now: North and south of the Beltline and east of West Towne Mall.  (4/30/2019)
Then and Now: North and south of the Beltline in the West Towne Mall area.  (4/2/2019)
Food court directory.  (9/24/2018)
UPDATE. West Towne Mall Management now prefers traffic cones to pothole repair.  (4/30/2018)
Total Wine UPDATE:  Now open for business.  (4/22/2018)

7/9/2019 update, "Doesn't take long for a look of abandonment to settle in", starts here

Photos by Retiring Guy






A property overview written in better times.

5/10/2019 update, "West Towne Mall satellite stores flicker and die", starts here.

Shopko
Photos by Retiring Guy

Stein Mart

Stein Mart closing will add to vacancies at West Towne.  (Wisconsin State Journal, 4/5/2019)
Stein Mart, a boutique-style men's and women's department store chain that opened in 2016, is closing its store next to OfficeMax.

Original 2/16/2019 post, "West Towne Mall will soon say goodbye to satellite store Shopko", starts here.

Photos and video by Retiring Guy

Shopko files for bankruptcy, will close 105 stores, including 16 in Wisconsin.  (Green Bay Press Gazette, 1/16/2019)
The two Madison stores are listed among the casualties in this article.  With an eye toward shutting down under-performing stores, the company announced that it will close 105 stores, including the company's original store at 216 S. Military Ave. in Green Bay, according to a website set up to provide information on the reorganization. 
"I started crying and said, 'Not my store,'" Green Bay resident Vicki Villers said as she shopped for greeting cards in the Military Avenue store. "My husband (Harvey Villers Jr.) and I depend on this store. We love this store. I hate to see it close."


Shopko timeline of notable events, from 1961-2019.  (Green Bay Press Gazette, 1/16/2019)
  • April 1962: The first ShopKo (the spelling was changed since the initial announcement) opens at 216 S. Military Ave
  • July 1966: ShopKo East opens at 1819 Main St.


Shopko to close 174 more stores including Monona, Watertown and Columbus.  (Wisconisn State Journal, 2/7/2019)
The announcement means that by this spring, Shopko will no longer have a presence in Dane County. In January, Shopko announced the closing of 38 stores, including its two stores in Madison on Mineral Point Road at West Towne Mall and Zeier Road on Madison’s East Side. 
That announcement came after the Ashwaubenon-based retailer said in late 2018 that it would close 39 stores. In totality, the closings will leave Shopko with just 109 stores compared to the 360 the company now lists on its website.


State says 578 Shopko employees will lose jobs when 11 stores close.  (Wisconsin State Journal, 2/14/2019)
“Shopko has been a Wisconsin institution for more than 50 years and these closures will undoubtedly change the fabric of multiple Wisconsin communities,” said DWD Secretary-designee Caleb Frostman. “These layoffs will impact hundreds of hard-working Wisconsinites across our state in several Wisconsin communities. With ever-changing consumer habits, retail workers are becoming more and more insecure in their employment.”

CES 2023: Cotons Sens 1 intelligent dog collar app

 

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IT World Canada, 2/3/2023
The Cotons Sense 1 intelligent dog collar claims to extend the life of our best friend. The multi-sensor collar measures and monitors your dog’s biosignals. 
The app analyses the dog collar information using AI to detect anomalies and spot early warning indications of potential disease. It communicates the precise health status of your dog to you and your veterinarian. 
Will this app really add value beyond a regular check-up at your veterinarian?




Other CES 2023 posts:First OLED wireless TV.  (12/18/2022)
Sony Honda EV joint venture.  (12/26/2022)Neubie, the self-driving robot from Neubility.  (12/28/2022)Volkswagen ID Aero electric vehicle.  (12/28/2022)lipstick trDavinci 100 electric bike,  (1/1/2023)
Loona petbot.  (1/2/2023)

Nuwa pen.  (1/6/2023)
Asus 3D laptop.  (1/6/2023)

Withings U-Scan, the first hands-free home urine lab.  (1/7/2023)Valencell cuffless blood pressure monitor.  (1/7/2023)Aqara's P2 presence sensor.  (1/8/2023)

eKinekt BD 3 bike desk.  (1/9/2023)Candela C8 EV hydrofoil boat.  (1/9/2023)Nvidia GeForce 4080 GPU cloud gaming for your car.  (1/9/2023)

Movano smart ring Evie.  (1/10/2023)
NuraLogix Anura app, potentially life-saving selfie.  (1/10/2023)
Ring car cam.  (1/10/2023)
Moen sprinkler system.  (1/10/2023)


GE Profile smart mixer.  (1/12/2023)

aeo by Aeolus Robotics.  (1/13/2023)


Loovic hands-free navigation device. (1/15/2023)


Fufuly robot cushion.  (1/28/2023)
Mevo Go Multicam.  (1/28/2023)


Snap's Magic Mirror,  (1/30/2023)
Traction by Ampere.  (1/30/2023)

Trova smart safes.  (2/2/2023)

Nufa body-editing app.  (2/4/2023)

CES 2023: Pixsee Play AI Smart Baby Camera & Friends Companion

 

IT World Canada, 2/3/2023
Pixsee Play & Friends is an intelligent baby camera and entertaining toy set combined into one care-and-play solution. Its care features include a smart infant sleep monitor, a mobile safety detector, and a music player that automatically plays melodies to calm crying. Shennona Co. Ltd. claims it’s the world’s first decoder that can determine the cause of crying, providing parents peace of mind. Three companion toys engage babies in cognitively stimulating play through specially chosen music. The AI functionality records priceless parent-child moments to the cloud.


Other CES 2023 posts:First OLED wireless TV.  (12/18/2022)
Sony Honda EV joint venture.  (12/26/2022)Neubie, the self-driving robot from Neubility.  (12/28/2022)Volkswagen ID Aero electric vehicle.  (12/28/2022)lipstick trDavinci 100 electric bike,  (1/1/2023)
Loona petbot.  (1/2/2023)

Nuwa pen.  (1/6/2023)
Asus 3D laptop.  (1/6/2023)

Withings U-Scan, the first hands-free home urine lab.  (1/7/2023)Valencell cuffless blood pressure monitor.  (1/7/2023)Aqara's P2 presence sensor.  (1/8/2023)

eKinekt BD 3 bike desk.  (1/9/2023)Candela C8 EV hydrofoil boat.  (1/9/2023)Nvidia GeForce 4080 GPU cloud gaming for your car.  (1/9/2023)

Movano smart ring Evie.  (1/10/2023)
NuraLogix Anura app, potentially life-saving selfie.  (1/10/2023)
Ring car cam.  (1/10/2023)
Moen sprinkler system.  (1/10/2023)


GE Profile smart mixer.  (1/12/2023)

aeo by Aeolus Robotics.  (1/13/2023)


Loovic hands-free navigation device. (1/15/2023)


Fufuly robot cushion.  (1/28/2023)
Mevo Go Multicam.  (1/28/2023)


Snap's Magic Mirror,  (1/30/2023)
Traction by Ampere.  (1/30/2023)

Trova smart safes.  (2/2/2023)

Nufa body-editing app.  (2/4/2023)

CES 2023: Nufa body-editing app

 

IT World Canada, 2/3/2023
With the help of the practical body-editing app Nufa, you can visualize a leaner and trimmer physique today. You no longer need to spend tedious time using photo editors to enhance your body images. 
You can create stunning and flawless images of your dream physique simply by clicking. Post your alluring and fabulous photographs on social media to impress friends and fool potential dates. You can quickly increase the number of likes. Your enhanced social media profile will dramatically improve your motivation to get that body for real! The app includes personalized workouts to achieve that hot bod you’ve always dreamed about.

Other CES 2023 posts:First OLED wireless TV.  (12/18/2022)
Sony Honda EV joint venture.  (12/26/2022)Neubie, the self-driving robot from Neubility.  (12/28/2022)Volkswagen ID Aero electric vehicle.  (12/28/2022)lipstick trDavinci 100 electric bike,  (1/1/2023)
Loona petbot.  (1/2/2023)

Nuwa pen.  (1/6/2023)
Asus 3D laptop.  (1/6/2023)

Withings U-Scan, the first hands-free home urine lab.  (1/7/2023)Valencell cuffless blood pressure monitor.  (1/7/2023)Aqara's P2 presence sensor.  (1/8/2023)

eKinekt BD 3 bike desk.  (1/9/2023)Candela C8 EV hydrofoil boat.  (1/9/2023)Nvidia GeForce 4080 GPU cloud gaming for your car.  (1/9/2023)

Movano smart ring Evie.  (1/10/2023)
NuraLogix Anura app, potentially life-saving selfie.  (1/10/2023)
Ring car cam.  (1/10/2023)
Moen sprinkler system.  (1/10/2023)


GE Profile smart mixer.  (1/12/2023)

aeo by Aeolus Robotics.  (1/13/2023)


Loovic hands-free navigation device. (1/15/2023)


Fufuly robot cushion.  (1/28/2023)
Mevo Go Multicam.  (1/28/2023)


Snap's Magic Mirror,  (1/30/2023)
Traction by Ampere.  (1/30/2023)

Trova smart safes.  (2/2/2023)


CES 2023: Otis Premium digital wearable headset

 

IT World Canada, 2/3/2023
Otus Premium by Edenlux is a digital wearable headset that claims to improve your eyesight. 
In conjunction with the Otus app, the headset device enables end-users to test their eye health, perform eye exercises and receive an eye health report.


Other CES 2023 posts:First OLED wireless TV.  (12/18/2022)
Sony Honda EV joint venture.  (12/26/2022)Neubie, the self-driving robot from Neubility.  (12/28/2022)Volkswagen ID Aero electric vehicle.  (12/28/2022)lipstick trDavinci 100 electric bike,  (1/1/2023)
Loona petbot.  (1/2/2023)

Nuwa pen.  (1/6/2023)
Asus 3D laptop.  (1/6/2023)

Withings U-Scan, the first hands-free home urine lab.  (1/7/2023)Valencell cuffless blood pressure monitor.  (1/7/2023)Aqara's P2 presence sensor.  (1/8/2023)

eKinekt BD 3 bike desk.  (1/9/2023)Candela C8 EV hydrofoil boat.  (1/9/2023)Nvidia GeForce 4080 GPU cloud gaming for your car.  (1/9/2023)

Movano smart ring Evie.  (1/10/2023)
NuraLogix Anura app, potentially life-saving selfie.  (1/10/2023)
Ring car cam.  (1/10/2023)
Moen sprinkler system.  (1/10/2023)


GE Profile smart mixer.  (1/12/2023)

aeo by Aeolus Robotics.  (1/13/2023)


Loovic hands-free navigation device. (1/15/2023)


Fufuly robot cushion.  (1/28/2023)
Mevo Go Multicam.  (1/28/2023)


Snap's Magic Mirror,  (1/30/2023)
Traction by Ampere.  (1/30/2023)

Trova smart safes.  (2/2/2023)