In the news: James Prendergast Library in Jamestown, New York

The library in better times.

From Retiring Guy's postcard collection

A Struggling Historic Library Says It Needs to Sell Its Art.  (The New York Times, 11/17/2017)

The library says it needs to sell most of the 50-odd works in its collection to make ends meet, an especially formidable task, it said, since the city has slashed its budget over the last few years. But critics of the sale say that the works are an irreplaceable part of Jamestown, a small city near Lake Erie that is the birthplace of Lucille Ball and has suffered economic hardships.

Its population peaked in 1930

Source:  Wikipedia

I can't quit her: Donald Trump's Hillary Clinton obsession

Reproted in Trump's Hillary Clinton obsession.  (Axios, 11/18/2017)

Blood Sweat & Tears' "I Can't Quit Her" was released as a single in May 1968 but did not chart on Billboard, even though the magazine noted that the "group makes a potent bid for Hot 100 honors with this exceptional rock outing".  The song opens side 2 of the group debut, pre-David Clayton-Thomas album, Child is Father to the Man, which debuted on the Top 200 Albums chart for the week ending April 13, 1968.  It spent 55 weeks on the chart, peaking at #47.

UPDATE. Foxconn now hiring: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

But no other salary specifics.

Source:  Indeed

Foxconn begins posting jobs online.  (WKOW, 11/17/2017)


Original 19/8/2017 post, "Incoming Quality Control Specialist at Foxconn requires high school diploma or equivalency", starts here.

Incoming Quality Control Specialist (screenshot)

Marquette University to host Foxconn technology showcase and recruitment event.  (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10/6/2017)

“We want to be a resource for Foxconn,” Marquette President Michael Lovell said Friday. “Obviously, one of the biggest things they’re worried about is talent and recruitment of talent. … This is really to help get their name and their brand out here in southeastern Wisconsin so people understand what they do and what the technology is and what they’re trying to accomplish.”

Other Foxconn posts:

November 2017
Hypocrisy alert: The free-market, individual responsiblity, limited government-lovin' MacIver Institute approves Wisconsin's $3 billion Foxconn dole.  (11/14/2017)
Scott Walker views his Foxconn deal through rose-colored glasses.  (11/13/2017) 

October 2017

Survey says (in so many words): "Pshaw" to the hogwash that Foxconn will benefit all of Wisconsin.  (10/27/2017)
UPDATE. Robin Vos doesn't want to count his chickens before they hatch but remains confident it's going to happen.  (10/23/2017)

Big payday for some Racine County farmers, not so much for homeowners.  (10/12/2017)

Racine County, Mount Pleasant, to Foxconn: No need to reach for your wallet.  (10/11/2017)

Incoming Quality Control Specialist at Foxconn requires high school diploma or equivalency.  (10/9/2017)

In the bonus round, Tammy finds herself in a big yellow taxi mood.  (10/9/2017)

Mount Pleasant Village President welcomes average debt of $3,917.55 per person with open arms.  (10/8/2017)

Dear Politifact, Hairsplitting aside, America has a gun violence epidemic.  (10/5/2017)

August 2017

WEDC hasn't done its Foxconn homework yet and GOP committee members are fine with that.  (8/16/2017)

UPDATE. Funny how there's all this talk about Foxconn jobs that pay well below the alleged average salary.  (8/12/2017)

Reggie White:Green Bay Packers:: Foxconn:Wisconsin (Scott Walker analogy reveals his crazed desperation).  (8/10/2017)

Foxconn has been looking to replace workers with robots for at least 2 years. (8/9/2017)

Scott Walker and Terry Gou share a laugh at Wisconsin taxpayers' expense.  (8/8/2017)

Really, Ray, all this and heaven too provided by a factory to assemble display panel screens?  (8/6/2017)

That was then. This is now. The free market/small government Robin Vos.  (8/4/2017)

Bloomberg sees short-term gain, long-term pain for Wisconsin's Foxconn deal.  (8/4/2017)

Sean Duffy gets it wrong.  (8/3/2017)

Scott Walker and Paul Ryan collude on campaign digital ads for Foxconn.  (8/3/2017)

Here's some news that pains Scott Walker to his core: Foxconn considering Dane County site.  (8/2/2017)

Fast Company: Scott Walker deal a transfer of wealth from Wisconsin taxpayers to Foxconn shareholders. (8/2/2017)

Donald Trump pinches off another loaf.  (8/1/2017)

Scott Walker lets Fiserv piggyback onto Foxconn legislation.  (8/1/2017)

Calendar UPDATE. In the case of the committee hearing, 1 day is sufficient time to prepare, sez Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.  (8/1/2017) 

Rep. Bob Kulp sprinkles Foxconn fairy dust all over the Badger State.  (8/1/2017)

July 2017

Of which just 3,000 of these 'new' jobs are permanent.  (7/31/2017)

UPDATE. State Sen. Van Wanggaard on board with Wisconsin's Foxconn deep-pockets strategy.  (7/30/2017)

A Ring of Familiarity. Once upon a time in Pennsylvania.....  (7/29/2017)

Matt, it doesn't appear that 'rigorous' and 'review' are in Scott Walker's and Foxconn's vocabulary.  (7/29/2017)

Scott Walker and Foxconn steamroll environmental regulation going forward.  (7/29/2017)

UPDATE.  The luring of Foxconn intensifies in Wisconsin.   (7/20/2017)

While Wisconsin and Michigan duke it out for low-paying jobs, Foxconn announces $5 billion investment in India.  (7/8/2017)

UPDATE. Foxconn becomes pawn in Wisconsin transportation funding tussle.  (7/6/2017)

Foxconn officials eyeing sites in Michigan.  (7/6/2017)

UPDATE. Foxconn becomes pawn in Wisconsin transportation funding tussle.  (7/6/2017)