Monday, September 24, 2007
We Get Complaints. Oh, Yeah. We Do.
There was a complaint that THC had no "Fred Says" edition for Talk Like A Pirate Day. In honor of the putative star of Law and Arrrdarrr we bring you this make-good arrrrticle from The Garance, "Fred Thompson vs. Teh Sexy" in which she compares Fred to societal norms of masculine beauty.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
It's That Time Again
It's Talk Like A Pirate Day again.
How do pirates find the time to write? Simple! They use the Corsair ERRRRRRgonomic Keyboaarrrd. From Dreadpirateroberts
For those of you with a more sophisticated bent McSweeney's has a sampling of the best from Kevin Shay.
Q: Of which concept shared by Jungian psychology and Northrop Frye's literary theory are pirates especially fond?
A: ARRRchetype.
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Q: Of all of Richard Harris's many achievements in the performing arts, which is a pirate's favorite?
A: "MacARRRthur PARRRk."
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Q: Of the ghosts that appear to Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol," which do pirates prefer?
A: Jacob MARRRley.
***
Go read the rest and then go check out the pirate links at talklikepirate including the original Dave Barry column.
Enjoy yaarrrrrselves!
Q: Can we replace that last one with something about Bob Marley, so we can have an additional gag about RastafARRRianism?
A: No.
***
How do pirates find the time to write? Simple! They use the Corsair ERRRRRRgonomic Keyboaarrrd. From Dreadpirateroberts
For those of you with a more sophisticated bent McSweeney's has a sampling of the best from Kevin Shay.
Q: Of which concept shared by Jungian psychology and Northrop Frye's literary theory are pirates especially fond?
A: ARRRchetype.
***
Q: Of all of Richard Harris's many achievements in the performing arts, which is a pirate's favorite?
A: "MacARRRthur PARRRk."
***
Q: Of the ghosts that appear to Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol," which do pirates prefer?
A: Jacob MARRRley.
***
Go read the rest and then go check out the pirate links at talklikepirate including the original Dave Barry column.
Enjoy yaarrrrrselves!
Q: Can we replace that last one with something about Bob Marley, so we can have an additional gag about RastafARRRianism?
A: No.
***
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
OJ? Oh, Dear
There seem to be some legal issues surrounding whether he can be charged with attempting to steal his own stuff but in the meantime..
Do you suppose he's spending his time in jail looking for the real thieves? Or is he writing a book titled, "If I Did This, Too."
Do you suppose he's spending his time in jail looking for the real thieves? Or is he writing a book titled, "If I Did This, Too."
Monday, September 17, 2007
Good To Know, I Suppose
For you Twin-Citizens out there, the Tattoo Parlor on Snelling is having a Back-To-School Sale.
It's the perfect time to tat an apple a day for Teacher or, whatever. I guess.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
FEMA Is Still In Town
If you have a flood damage claim FEMA is at the Dean Center today and tomorrow yet.
From the Evansville City site:
UPDATE:
All flood information is being consolidated on a single page. CLICK HERE. A link will be added under the What's Happening column on the city's homepage.
Rock County is being declared eligible for federal disaster assistance.
Since the greatest damage in the county was in the Evansville area, FEMA will be establishing temporary offices in Evansville From Thursday, September 13, to Saturday September 15.
They will be located in the Dean Center at 11 West Church Street. FEMA will assist area residents with the application materials, answer questions, and investigate damage. Residents should bring damage and repair estimates with them.
Residents who suffered damages may also register with FEMA online at www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or for TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing or speech-impaired. The toll-free numbers are available from 8 am to 6 pm seven days a week.
From the Evansville City site:
UPDATE:
All flood information is being consolidated on a single page. CLICK HERE. A link will be added under the What's Happening column on the city's homepage.
Rock County is being declared eligible for federal disaster assistance.
Since the greatest damage in the county was in the Evansville area, FEMA will be establishing temporary offices in Evansville From Thursday, September 13, to Saturday September 15.
They will be located in the Dean Center at 11 West Church Street. FEMA will assist area residents with the application materials, answer questions, and investigate damage. Residents should bring damage and repair estimates with them.
Residents who suffered damages may also register with FEMA online at www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or for TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing or speech-impaired. The toll-free numbers are available from 8 am to 6 pm seven days a week.
Disaster assistance for eligible individuals may include:
1) Grants to help pay for temporary housing and home repairs to make a home habitable.
2) Grants for serious disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance.
3) Low-interest disaster loans from the US Small Business Administration for homeowners, renters, and business owners to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance.
Friday, September 14, 2007
What Will the Set List Look Like?
I got caught up in Zeppelin Fever over at Sean's. Go check out the comment thread.
I Think I Finally Understand
Quarters that don't look like quarters. Nickels that look like Canadian money. A seemingly never-ending stream of different pocket-dollars.
Square Globe News explains it all. It's a plot.
Square Globe News explains it all. It's a plot.
What's The Opposite Of Nanny-Statism?
Charlie Sykes and his listener love to natter on about the Nanny State. But, what happens when the government chooses to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to consumer protection?
China happens.
Test-drive a Nissan, win a lead-laced mug
China happens.
Test-drive a Nissan, win a lead-laced mug
Monday, September 10, 2007
FEMA DRC- Find Out What It Means To Me
From The Gazette
Disaster Recovery Centers set visits
State and federal officials announced that new Disaster Recovery Centers will open to serve counties that were added to the Aug. 26 disaster declaration.Rock and eight other counties were added to the disaster zone Thursday.The recovery centers, or DRCs, are intended to help those who suffered loss from the severe storms and flooding that occurred Aug. 18-31, according officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Wisconsin Emergency Management.
Mobile DRCs are planned for the counties of Iowa, Jefferson, Rock and Grant, according to a news release issued late Friday.No opening dates or locations of those DRCs have yet been announced.
All DRCs open at noon until 7 p.m. on their first day and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice. DRCs opening next week include:
* Dane County DRC, Robertson Road Facility, 4318 Robertson Road, Madison, opening at noon Tuesday.
* Kenosha County DRC, Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St., Intersection of Highways 45 and 50, Bristol, opening at noon Tuesday.
* Racine County DRC, Western Racine County Service Center, 209 N. Main St., Burlington, opening noon Tuesday.
* Columbia County Mobile DRC, pavilion in Columbus Firemen's Park, Highway 73, 1049 Park Ave., Columbus, opening noon Monday and closing 7 p.m. Tuesday.
* Green County Mobile DRC, Pleasant View Complex, Highway 81, Monroe, opening noon Monday, closing 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Those affected by the flooding are urged to register their damage online anytime at www.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For those with special speech or hearing needs, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585.
http://gazetteextra.com/fema0908.aspFEMA's temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must complete and return them to SBA to be eligible for assistance that covers real estate, business losses, personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.
Disaster Recovery Centers set visits
State and federal officials announced that new Disaster Recovery Centers will open to serve counties that were added to the Aug. 26 disaster declaration.Rock and eight other counties were added to the disaster zone Thursday.The recovery centers, or DRCs, are intended to help those who suffered loss from the severe storms and flooding that occurred Aug. 18-31, according officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Wisconsin Emergency Management.
Mobile DRCs are planned for the counties of Iowa, Jefferson, Rock and Grant, according to a news release issued late Friday.No opening dates or locations of those DRCs have yet been announced.
All DRCs open at noon until 7 p.m. on their first day and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice. DRCs opening next week include:
* Dane County DRC, Robertson Road Facility, 4318 Robertson Road, Madison, opening at noon Tuesday.
* Kenosha County DRC, Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St., Intersection of Highways 45 and 50, Bristol, opening at noon Tuesday.
* Racine County DRC, Western Racine County Service Center, 209 N. Main St., Burlington, opening noon Tuesday.
* Columbia County Mobile DRC, pavilion in Columbus Firemen's Park, Highway 73, 1049 Park Ave., Columbus, opening noon Monday and closing 7 p.m. Tuesday.
* Green County Mobile DRC, Pleasant View Complex, Highway 81, Monroe, opening noon Monday, closing 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Those affected by the flooding are urged to register their damage online anytime at www.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For those with special speech or hearing needs, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585.
http://gazetteextra.com/fema0908.aspFEMA's temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must complete and return them to SBA to be eligible for assistance that covers real estate, business losses, personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
FEMA and Rock County
From the City of Evansville website:
Federal Emergency Management
Rock County is being declared eligible for federal disaster assistance. Since the greatest damage in the county was in the Evansville area, FEMA may be establishing temporary offices in Evansville to receive and assist Rock County residents with assistance applications.
Residents who suffered damages should register with FEMA online at www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or for TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing or speech-impaired. The toll-free numbers are available from 8 am to 6 pm seven days a week.
Disaster assistance for eligible individuals may include:
*Grants to help pay for temporary housing and home repairs to make a home habitable.
*Grants for serious disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance.
*Low-interest disaster loans from the US Small Business Administration for homeowners, renters, and business owners to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance.
Full FEMA Press Release Available Here
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From The Observer
In a press release today [Friday], FEMA has notified Evansville that Rock County has been added as a county approved for disaster assistance by FEMA----they will be bringing a trailer to Evansville next week and will be assisting residents......Details will be forthcoming so stay up to date with the City of Evansville web site for further details. ...
..."Please spread the word about this good news for residents affected here in Evansville. In speaking to Mayor Decker she indicated that the exact time and day of the trailer arriving here in Evansville next week is unknown----- so stay tuned to the City Web site for details.
Federal Emergency Management
Rock County is being declared eligible for federal disaster assistance. Since the greatest damage in the county was in the Evansville area, FEMA may be establishing temporary offices in Evansville to receive and assist Rock County residents with assistance applications.
Residents who suffered damages should register with FEMA online at www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or for TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing or speech-impaired. The toll-free numbers are available from 8 am to 6 pm seven days a week.
Disaster assistance for eligible individuals may include:
*Grants to help pay for temporary housing and home repairs to make a home habitable.
*Grants for serious disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance.
*Low-interest disaster loans from the US Small Business Administration for homeowners, renters, and business owners to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance.
Full FEMA Press Release Available Here
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From The Observer
In a press release today [Friday], FEMA has notified Evansville that Rock County has been added as a county approved for disaster assistance by FEMA----they will be bringing a trailer to Evansville next week and will be assisting residents......Details will be forthcoming so stay up to date with the City of Evansville web site for further details. ...
..."Please spread the word about this good news for residents affected here in Evansville. In speaking to Mayor Decker she indicated that the exact time and day of the trailer arriving here in Evansville next week is unknown----- so stay tuned to the City Web site for details.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
A Henny Youngman Classic
So I said to the doctor, "How do I stand?"
And he says, "It's a mystery to me, too."
And he says, "It's a mystery to me, too."
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Disenfranchisement! Hypocrisy! Horror!
Will this be the end of the Republic?????
Umm. Not really. Go back to what you were doing. Some folks just aren't used to following the rules and they get all goofy when they see someone else doing it.
Umm. Not really. Go back to what you were doing. Some folks just aren't used to following the rules and they get all goofy when they see someone else doing it.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Simple Question
How can a party claim to be the party that is reducing taxes when one of their budget proposals is a tax increase?
GOP tries to cut state tax credit program
For Wilma Mitchell of Waupun, $700 is a lot of money.
That 's the amount the 63-year-old retired factory worker usually receives each year through a state tax credit on the property taxes on her three-bedroom home. That 's also the amount Mitchell stands to lose under cuts to a tax credit program for low-income homeowners and renters contained in the Assembly Republican budget.
The changes to the Homestead Tax Credit would strip single residents under 65 like Mitchell out of the program -- $80 million in net cuts to the program over two years that would affect more than 81,000 state residents, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
GOP tries to cut state tax credit program
For Wilma Mitchell of Waupun, $700 is a lot of money.
That 's the amount the 63-year-old retired factory worker usually receives each year through a state tax credit on the property taxes on her three-bedroom home. That 's also the amount Mitchell stands to lose under cuts to a tax credit program for low-income homeowners and renters contained in the Assembly Republican budget.
The changes to the Homestead Tax Credit would strip single residents under 65 like Mitchell out of the program -- $80 million in net cuts to the program over two years that would affect more than 81,000 state residents, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Agenda: Public Works: Tuesday, August 28, 2007: 6.00pM
NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date and time stated below at Public Works Garage, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.
Click the title for the full agenda at the Observer's Agenda Blog
The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date and time stated below at Public Works Garage, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.
Click the title for the full agenda at the Observer's Agenda Blog
What's The Difference?
What is the difference between the Iraqi Parliament and the Wisconsin Budget Conference Committee?
The Iraqi Parliament wasn't collecting per diems during August.
The Iraqi Parliament wasn't collecting per diems during August.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Flood Damage Assesments Requested By Evansville and By Rock County
More information on reporting flood damage is available on the City website. The city's posting is below the Rock County posting here.
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Here is a link to the Residential Damage Reporting Form and one to the form for reporting damage to your Business.
I'll make this a sticky to stay at the top until the Monday deadline.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/23/07
Possible Federal Preliminary Damage Assessments for Rock County
Residents asked to Report Flood Damage
Wisconsin Emergency Management is requesting Rock County gather information to determine whether the recent flash flood events warrant a Preliminary Damage Assessment by FEMA inspectors. FEMA will conduct assessments in Crawford, Richland, Vernon, Sauk and La Crosse Counties due to significant flood damage in that region. Depending on reports gathered from other southern Wisconsin counties, including Rock County, the Governor may request the FEMA teams extend visits to those counties next week.
Significant flash flooding occurred in parts of Rock County during the period of August 18-20. Reports of in excess of 6 inches of rain fell in northern Rock County over that weekend. Rock County Emergency Management has contacted local municipalities to request their assistance in gather flood damage reports from private homeowners and businesses. The Cities of Evansville, Edgerton, Janesville and Milton as well as the Villages of Clinton, Footville and Orfordville have agreed to assist with gathering information from local residents and businesses. Residents of the rural towns in Rock County should contact Rock County Emergency Management at 758-8440.
It is very important that homeowners, renters or businesses that incurred damage as a result of the heavy rainfall that began Saturday, August 18th report damages. Forms to report damage can be obtained through the local municipality or the Rock County Website at http://www.co.rock.wi.us/ . Completed forms should be returned to the local municipality by Monday morning. Information submitted will be compiled in a summary report and sent to the State of Wisconsin. Individual assistance in the form of either grants or loans for private residents and business may be available according to Wisconsin Emergency Management depending on the extent of damages.
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Wisconsin Emergency Management is requesting preliminary damage information from the heavy rainfalls August 18-20. If you have had damage due to the recent rains, please complete the appropriate form and return to the city. Forms need to be returned as soon as possible; the deadline is Monday, August 27.
Rock County Press Release
Residential Damage Form
Business Damage Form
Completed forms can be submitted in person at City Hall (31 South Madison Street), deposited in the after-hours dropbox at City Hall, faxed to 608-882-2282, or emailed to dan.wietecha@ci.evansville.gov. Our rural neighbors should contact Rock County at 608-758-8440.
Please note that this does not mean that damages sustained in Evansville or Rock County will be eligible for FEMA relief. It is simply a preliminary step to help state and federal officials determine if damages were severe or wide spread enough to warrant declaring an emergency for Rock County.
If you have had damage, it may be helpful to take photos of the damage. But please do not submit photos with your completed form; if needed, they will be requested later.
(Scroll down for new posts)
Here is a link to the Residential Damage Reporting Form and one to the form for reporting damage to your Business.
I'll make this a sticky to stay at the top until the Monday deadline.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/23/07
Possible Federal Preliminary Damage Assessments for Rock County
Residents asked to Report Flood Damage
Wisconsin Emergency Management is requesting Rock County gather information to determine whether the recent flash flood events warrant a Preliminary Damage Assessment by FEMA inspectors. FEMA will conduct assessments in Crawford, Richland, Vernon, Sauk and La Crosse Counties due to significant flood damage in that region. Depending on reports gathered from other southern Wisconsin counties, including Rock County, the Governor may request the FEMA teams extend visits to those counties next week.
Significant flash flooding occurred in parts of Rock County during the period of August 18-20. Reports of in excess of 6 inches of rain fell in northern Rock County over that weekend. Rock County Emergency Management has contacted local municipalities to request their assistance in gather flood damage reports from private homeowners and businesses. The Cities of Evansville, Edgerton, Janesville and Milton as well as the Villages of Clinton, Footville and Orfordville have agreed to assist with gathering information from local residents and businesses. Residents of the rural towns in Rock County should contact Rock County Emergency Management at 758-8440.
It is very important that homeowners, renters or businesses that incurred damage as a result of the heavy rainfall that began Saturday, August 18th report damages. Forms to report damage can be obtained through the local municipality or the Rock County Website at http://www.co.rock.wi.us/ . Completed forms should be returned to the local municipality by Monday morning. Information submitted will be compiled in a summary report and sent to the State of Wisconsin. Individual assistance in the form of either grants or loans for private residents and business may be available according to Wisconsin Emergency Management depending on the extent of damages.
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Wisconsin Emergency Management is requesting preliminary damage information from the heavy rainfalls August 18-20. If you have had damage due to the recent rains, please complete the appropriate form and return to the city. Forms need to be returned as soon as possible; the deadline is Monday, August 27.
Rock County Press Release
Residential Damage Form
Business Damage Form
Completed forms can be submitted in person at City Hall (31 South Madison Street), deposited in the after-hours dropbox at City Hall, faxed to 608-882-2282, or emailed to dan.wietecha@ci.evansville.gov. Our rural neighbors should contact Rock County at 608-758-8440.
Please note that this does not mean that damages sustained in Evansville or Rock County will be eligible for FEMA relief. It is simply a preliminary step to help state and federal officials determine if damages were severe or wide spread enough to warrant declaring an emergency for Rock County.
If you have had damage, it may be helpful to take photos of the damage. But please do not submit photos with your completed form; if needed, they will be requested later.
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