It is a time to turn another corner. The elections are over and new beginnings are in store. Part of our 'next chapter' will be seen at BNN. We've finally qualified to be exposed. So, if you've found us from BNN, welcome!
Another change here is my schedule. I am working more daytime hours, which may eventually effect the times my posts get up.
Today we spent the day watching the 'Spirit Cheer' competition for Wisconsin. With 42 different school groups represented from as East as Milwaukee, North as Stevens Point, Down to (i don't remember the name of that one, but it was 3 hours south of Madison) ... well you get the idea. In between each performance I had the opportunity to chat with lots of different folks. There was a resounding conversation that was brought up. (Besides the dance teams that is) Finances!
What I heard was that although people are glad that there has been a little relief with gas prices, they are in debt and with little idea on how to get out. Companies are laying off or closing. Several people were not sure what would take place on Monday when they went in. Will they have a job? Will the desk next to them be vacated? Will they be the ones called in for 'the talk'? These people, like many of us, are afraid of loosing what they have been working for.
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am not posting this to discuss politics. I don't want to place blame or rant and rave. Bottom line, we need to work. Many are looking at 2nd and 3rd jobs. Something out of their field to offer more security. The problem is that many of us have been at our jobs for a while and are somewhat intimidated to get out there. Very popular for job hunters these days are online job agencies. More than the 'classifieds' they show posting for employment, offer resume' help and specify your search to your preferences. Plus, you can easily apply for several jobs within an hour. Right there, on the spot.
Below are a few different local job agencies. Even if you are not worried about your position, it's not a bad idea to see what's out there.
Milwaukee Jobs offers several services and the opportunity to register yourself.
Job Noggin allow you to look for a job and offers several other listings as well. It's like the classified section but online.
You can search hundreds of jobs on the Business Journal for Greater Milwaukee.
I haven't spent much time here but there is a search available for SE Wisconsin on Jobbing.
Are you looking for a government job? You can find it here on the State of Wisconsin Government Jobs.
As seen on t.v. Monster.com has an extensive search.
I hope you and your family are financially okay. In the likely case that you might be suffering from our 'struggling economy' you should be able to find something from the resources above that will help out. I wish you and your family the best in these tough times.
At this point we press a head and learn from what was left behind.
I've learned to stay involved. We plug into our communities especially the areas we are passionate about. (no passion left? that's okay too but stay involved anyway)
Are we complaining to our neighbors about city issues? Go to the city meetings.
Do we have compassion for the homeless? abused? Visit social service agencies and learn more. But be wise, balance that out with other information sources as well.
Are we seeing our schools/churches/hospitals/ etc... going in directions we love or hate? Get on the boards. Join the PTO, visit sites, volunteer.
But stay involved.
It was in my junior year D.E.C.A. class at Waukesha South when I learned this valuable lesson: Unless you are willing to become part of the solution, stop complaining about the problem. In other words either be quiet or get involved. It was a good lesson.
JSOnline: Former Hartland, Arrowhead student gets pleads guilty for killing his girlfriend.
Exactly what Waukesha needs right now... MORE low income housing. And we are getting it. The Waukesha County Affordable Housing Task Force announced that they are going to move forward to make more affordable housing here in Waukesha. I wonder what they are going to do with the extra crime that follows? What about the drugs? Are they going to address the maintenance of these properties down the road? Because one drive downtown to any of the Pine Point apts. or most of the Berg properties will show us that what we need is NOT more low income properties, but to clean up the properties we already have. Then maybe those respectably working low income residents will feel safe enough to inhabit them.
Lake Country Reporter: Merton schools will see a make over.
Waukesha Freeman: Short takes on developing stories: Waukesha profiled on America's most wanted, Milwuakee woman boards Brookfield bus to start fight, more on the Frame Park deal, keeping kids safe from Internet porn.
I couldn't resist this little bit of humor that all of us who were at all involved with any political discussions over the past few months can relate to. Ahhh ha ha ha
I suppose congratulations are in order but they will not be coming from me. Not yet anyway. There were too many a-hem moments that took place over the last few months to sell me on the idea that you, Barack Hussein Obama are, indeed the best person for the job.
You have, however, shown us your character. I have seen you as a someone who surrounds himself with hate groups. Hating Jews, Hating America. Militant groups and terrorists. That is too much hate for me.
And I hate to say it... but this election was not won fair and square.
But with liberal groups like acorn are we really surprised?
So BHO you have a lot of work to do, but I will be keeping my eye on the job market (especially the coal industry), the terrorist country alert (ask your v.p.), protecting my church, my kids, my back. I hope we will be able to sleep at night but I doubt we will really feel safe.
You will get my congratulations when you deserve it. You will get my respect when and if you earn it. You will get my trust... well never, your a politician. duh!
Voters are being intimidated by the Black Panthers whom are blocking the entrances to voting locations AND holding weapons. In spite of their very presence they are denying any illegalities. In fact, they are able to stand around. (isn't there a no loitering policy??)
But are actually holding, with clear presence, sticks or batons.
'The Panthers practiced militant self-defense of minority communities against the U.S. government, and fought to establish revolutionary socialism through mass organizing and community based programs.'
The Black Panthers group was founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale.
In the continued struggle for civil rights The Black Panthers marched, always armed to be heard and respected.
For many, the group has gone too far. Many have considered their actions and beliefs over the top and unnecessary. In fact in their fight for civil equality they have demonstrated sever racial hatred as well as the inability to unite. Today, 42 years after the groups founding, the rules of membership remain the same, as well does the mission and devices of communication.
Soon after the first video was shot, the news arrived and this is what they saw.
He denies knowing anything about his pal who was taken into police custody earlier. We later found out the the panther speaking in this video actually does live in this building and was working at the poll grounds at the time. He is able to be there, wearing whatever he chooses. He is not, however allowed to carry weapons of intimidation.
The man who did call the police did say that he was told by the panther to stay inside and that a black man is going to be elected tonight.
The Black Panthers foundation lies in the vision to served the oppressed 'black' people in their communities as well as raising awareness to their issues. The issues are outlined in the 10 Point Plan. This plan is to be known by all members of the party as it expresses the expectations that they are working towards.
The Ten Point Plan
WE WANT FREEDOM. WE WANT POWER TO DETERMINE THE DESTINY OF OUR BLACK AND OPPRESSED COMMUNITIES. We believe that Black and oppressed people will not be free until we are able to determine our destinies in our own communities ourselves, by fully controlling all the institutions which exist in our communities.
WE WANT FULL EMPLOYMENT FOR OUR PEOPLE. We believe that the federal government is responsible and obligated to give every person employment or a guaranteed income. We believe that if the American businessmen will not give full employment, then the technology and means of production should be taken from the businessmen and placed in the community so that the people of the community can organize and employ all of its people and give a high standard of living.
WE WANT AN END TO THE ROBBERY BY THE CAPITALISTS OF OUR BLACK AND OPPRESSED COMMUNITIES. We believe that this racist government has robbed us and now we are demanding the overdue debt of forty acres and two mules. Forty acres and two mules were promised 100 years ago as restitution for slave labor and mass murder of Black people. We will accept the payment in currency which will be distributed to our many communities. The American racist has taken part in the slaughter of our fifty million Black people. Therefore, we feel this is a modest demand that we make.
WE WANT DECENT HOUSING, FIT FOR THE SHELTER OF HUMAN BEINGS. We believe that if the landlords will not give decent housing to our Black and oppressed communities, then housing and the land should be made into cooperatives so that the people in our communities, with government aid, can build and make decent housing for the people.
WE WANT DECENT EDUCATION FOR OUR PEOPLE THAT EXPOSES THE TRUE NATURE OF THIS DECADENT AMERICAN SOCIETY. WE WANT EDUCATION THAT TEACHES US OUR TRUE HISTORY AND OUR ROLE IN THE PRESENT-DAY SOCIETY. We believe in an educational system that will give to our people a knowledge of the self. If you do not have knowledge of yourself and your position in the society and in the world, then you will have little chance to know anything else.
WE WANT COMPLETELY FREE HEALTH CARE FOR All BLACK AND OPPRESSED PEOPLE. We believe that the government must provide, free of charge, for the people, health facilities which will not only treat our illnesses, most of which have come about as a result of our oppression, but which will also develop preventive medical programs to guarantee our future survival. We believe that mass health education and research programs must be developed to give all Black and oppressed people access to advanced scientific and medical information, so we may provide our selves with proper medical attention and care.
WE WANT AN IMMEDIATE END TO POLICE BRUTALITY AND MURDER OF BLACK PEOPLE, OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR, All OPPRESSED PEOPLE INSIDE THE UNITED STATES. We believe that the racist and fascist government of the United States uses its domestic enforcement agencies to carry out its program of oppression against black people, other people of color and poor people inside the united States. We believe it is our right, therefore, to defend ourselves against such armed forces and that all Black and oppressed people should be armed for self defense of our homes and communities against these fascist police forces.
WE WANT AN IMMEDIATE END TO ALL WARS OF AGGRESSION. We believe that the various conflicts which exist around the world stem directly from the aggressive desire of the United States ruling circle and government to force its domination upon the oppressed people of the world. We believe that if the United States government or its lackeys do not cease these aggressive wars it is the right of the people to defend themselves by any means necessary against their aggressors.
WE WANT FREEDOM FOR ALL BLACK AND OPPRESSED PEOPLE NOW HELD IN U. S. FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, CITY AND MILITARY PRISONS AND JAILS. WE WANT TRIALS BY A JURY OF PEERS FOR All PERSONS CHARGED WITH SO-CALLED CRIMES UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS COUNTRY. We believe that the many Black and poor oppressed people now held in United States prisons and jails have not received fair and impartial trials under a racist and fascist judicial system and should be free from incarceration. We believe in the ultimate elimination of all wretched, inhuman penal institutions, because the masses of men and women imprisoned inside the United States or by the United States military are the victims of oppressive conditions which are the real cause of their imprisonment. We believe that when persons are brought to trial they must be guaranteed, by the United States, juries of their peers, attorneys of their choice and freedom from imprisonment while awaiting trial.
WE WANT LAND, BREAD, HOUSING, EDUCATION, CLOTHING, JUSTICE, PEACE AND PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY CONTROL OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY. When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
Peaceful? Effective? Intimidating? Democratic?
Our nation has a lot of work left. I dare say that these thoughts of entitlement are the root cause of racial hatred in our communities. While many, both black and white... and all in between for that matter, do NOT subscribe to this thought process and are maturely attempting to do the best they can to harmoniously live together the 10 point plan and others out there like it spell out discord, separation, bitterness and anger.
Is this what we have all... every race included, been working so hard at? We need to move on folks. Life is too short, for us and for our grandchildren, to hate so diligently.
I was introduced to this guy by one of my kids through youtube. Last winter, during a snow storm, the two of us sat down at my computer and watched his videos for hours. We laughed so hard we cried.
I still like to go back occasionally and check out his latest work. One of the things I really like about Brian Regan is that kids and adults find him hilarious. So... without further a-do... let me share with you Brian Regan's gig on Pop Tarts.
Why is it a double shot of espresso in my latte' this morning? I voted. We've been talking about these candidates for months. We've analyzed their moves, their policies, their beliefs, pasts, finances, families, moralities, health, thoughts, dreams.... and what do we know? Only one thing for sure. Today is the day.
We slip in our ballot and all we have left to do is put on our 'I Voted' sticker, politely say thanks and walk away... with anticipation. Some anxiety. Not wondering if we choose the correct candidate, but whether or not the person in line before and after me did.
So, I brewed some extra strong coffee this morning, toasted my english muffin and ... wait.
But I do wonder or at least I questioned. Although I got in line at 6:50 a.m. and was back out in my car by 8 a.m. it took less than a minute to actually cast my ballot. And that was with the assistance of my 7th grader. (I wanted her to experience the 'I voted' responsibility that Americans have) I explained pre-registration, the confirmation of identity, then we looked over the ballot cards. We discussed straight parties and write-ins. All that, plus the machine, the sticker, the cordial 'thanks' and we were still out in minutes. So what in God's good earth did Obama need to do inside that booth for 15 min.? I can't even imagine what it's like on the south side of Chicago this morning. I do know that I would be looking over my shoulder.
Jake Tapper reports that Shoesmith Elementary school, the place that Obama went to vote this morning is also the same place that Ayers and Farrakhan also went to cast ballots.
More children are left under the Safe Haven law in Nebraska. These are 16 year old children.
"Krispy Kreme is giving star-shaped doughnuts with red, white and blue sprinkles to anyone who mentions the promotion, said spokeswoman Ayana Hernandez, but they won't be required to show an "I voted" sticker. "
Krispy Kreme is estimating handing out 200,000 donuts today.
Waukesha County has a history of large voter turnout. In the last election 96% of our residents showed up at the polls. Poll workers are expecting even larger numbers today. The results, however, will not be tallied until after polls close and counting will begin after 8 p.m.
What a gorgeous November morning. I can hardly believe we have temps. in the 70's on 11/03 in Waukesha County. I've been having 'turtle' response Internet time, which in turn has delayed my posting.
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I know this sounds 'anti-community' but I don't believe more money is the answer to solve the problems that are addressed by our Waukesha social service agencies. Yes we need a strong financial base to help these agencies succeed. The real problems tend to stem from poor 'corporate' organization. One of our major social agencies located here in Waukesha is inviting Milwaukee's problems into our small downtown Waukesha... and asking us to give more money to fund it. No more! I'm tiered of big city gangs, drugs, prostitution and lack of accountability in our community. I'm more than willing to support, both financially and otherwise, programs that are addressed to Waukesha. Stop asking for my finances and glorifying verbiage to manipulate your programming towards Milwaukee servicing and telling me it is for Waukesha. In the mean time Waukesha is suffering and people needing those services here are going without.
So many polls, so little time. Yesterday one of my Republican friends told me that it was over. The race is over and Obama won. I was truly taken back by the comments that had generated within their discussion circle. Ladies and gentlemen, this is not over! Please keep in mind that the majority of our media is biased-LIBERAL!!!
There are a lot of pollsters out there sending numbers to encourage/discourage according to their agenda. To some it looks like the election is, in fact, over. IT'S NOT!
Don't you remember? 4 years ago we had the same style of media induced defeat-us messages sent our way. 8 years ago... same story.
So don't quit yet. The story is still being written.
Our nation is split down the middle right now. I will let the Democrats rest in their temporary state of victory. Call me an optimist, maybe a little too faithful that morality will win, but I see this as far from over.
In the mean time. Do what I do.
Go for long glorious walks in the beautiful Kettle Moraine State Forest
Eat your kids Halloween candy (they don't need all that sugar anyway)
Play a game of pumpkin baseball (great way to compost those jack-o-lanterns)
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