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On Ruling The Arctic Frontier, Or, Polly Want A Reindeer?
Fri, 03/06/2009 - 10:26am | fake consultant
We have an epic tale of history to tell today, and it has everything you’d want in your standard-issue epic tale: the vast expanse of ocean, exploration on the shores of an unknown land, questions of race and slavery and opportunity and torture…and in the center of it all, a real larger-than-life sea captain (and his parrot) who some say was more powerful in Alaska than the Territorial Governor and Circuit Judges who were his frequent shipboard guests.
Such was his influence on the Revenue Cutter Service (later to become the United States Coast Guard) that two Coast Guard Cutters operating today are named with him in mind: the USCGC Bear, named after the most famous ship our sea captain commanded, and the USCGC Healy, the newest icebreaker in the Coast Guard’s fleet.
And with that, Gentle Reader, allow me to introduce you to Captain Mike “Hell-Roaring” Healy—and the Arctic which was his domain.
"Captain Mike Healy is a good deal more distinguished person in the waters of the far Northwest than any president of the United States or any potentate of Europe has become.
Tags: On Cooking That Turkey, Or, What To Do After The Sarah Palin Press Conference
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 7:51am | fake consultant
So it’s more or less 30 hours until Americans enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, and you’re asking yourself the annual question: “Isn’t there a simple way to cook a turkey?”
Well, America, there is…and it does not involve bags, or injections, or even stuffing. No fancy preparations and no fancy equipment are required (with the exception of a large flat pan with metal handles, a carving fork or large tongs, and a food thermometer).
Here’s the cool part: this method for cooking turkeys isn’t just a method for cooking turkeys…and if you follow the directions, you’ll soon discover that not only have you learned a new way to cook a turkey, you’ve learned a new way to cook almost anything that can walk or fly.
We only have 30 hours, so we better get right to it…
Funny of the day - You wake up as preznit, and Winona Ryder is your girlfriend!
Tue, 09/23/2008 - 9:16pm | warmmidwest
What if you went on a gin bender, woke up, and not only were you Preznit, but Winona Ryder was your GF?
Let's lighten up ...
World's Oldest Blogger Dies
Tue, 07/15/2008 - 8:22pm | bschmock
The BBC reports that Olive Riley passed away at the age of 108 in New South Wales, Australia. Olive had posted more than 70 entries on her blog (which may not be working at this time) since 2007. On June 18th, he was moved into a nursing home with a bad cough. Regardless, she was still able to post her 73rd and 74th entries before she left this world Saturday, July 12, 2008.
For Olive's last posts, see a temporary blog that was created for Olive by a retired journalist and friend from Sydney: World's Oldest Blogger.
On Looking Back, Or, A Jerry Springer Administration--Why Not?
Fri, 07/04/2008 - 7:50am | fake consultant
I bring to you today a story that is eight years old and as recent as today’s headlines.
A foolish tale of mirth and merriment it is indeed--and for those who want a real all-American Fourth of July story, well...this one fits better than a glass slipper on Cinderella’s foot.
The story, as you might have guessed from the headline, starts with a simple premise and ends by paraphrasing Ronald Reagan’s famous question:
Had we elected Jerry Springer in 2000 instead of George Bush the Younger, would we be better off today than we were eight years ago?
Come along for the ride, Esteemed Reader, and we shall see...
I am going to make the case that Jerry Springer would, in fact, have been the better choice by addressing four areas of Administration policy: foreign relations, legislative management, press relations, and fiscal policy.
In each of these areas I believe I can demonstrate with powerful evidence that a President Springer would have made better choices...and to show you what I mean, let’s begin with foreign relations.
""Rarely is the questioned asked: Is our children learning?"
--President Bush, Florence, South Carolina, January 11th, 2000
A foolish tale of mirth and merriment it is indeed--and for those who want a real all-American Fourth of July story, well...this one fits better than a glass slipper on Cinderella’s foot.
The story, as you might have guessed from the headline, starts with a simple premise and ends by paraphrasing Ronald Reagan’s famous question:
Had we elected Jerry Springer in 2000 instead of George Bush the Younger, would we be better off today than we were eight years ago?
Come along for the ride, Esteemed Reader, and we shall see...
I am going to make the case that Jerry Springer would, in fact, have been the better choice by addressing four areas of Administration policy: foreign relations, legislative management, press relations, and fiscal policy.
In each of these areas I believe I can demonstrate with powerful evidence that a President Springer would have made better choices...and to show you what I mean, let’s begin with foreign relations.
""Rarely is the questioned asked: Is our children learning?"
--President Bush, Florence, South Carolina, January 11th, 2000
A Sad Day for Wisconsin--Miller and Coors Become MillerCoors LLC
Tue, 07/01/2008 - 9:24pm | bschmock
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has let us know that it is offical:
As of today, Miller Brewing Co. no longer exists — other than in the hearts and minds of those who worked there, and those who drank its beer.
The company once known as Miller Brewing is now MillerCoors LLC, a joint venture of Miller Brewing and Coors Brewing Co. The new company officially begins business today, following Monday’s signing of the closing documents by executives from SABMiller Plc and Molson Coors Brewing Co., corporate parents of Miller Brewing and Coors Brewing.
I'm not sure how the rest of Wisconsin feels, but I was saddened to hear this news. Maybe I am overreacting and need to understand that buyouts and consolidations are a part of the modern global world. Maybe I am naive to think that Miller and Wisconsin are somehow synonymous and, therefore, immune to outside influence--its kind of like the Packers, no?
Check out the new MillerCoors website--if you really want. :(
Favorite recent Carlin quote
Mon, 06/23/2008 - 7:18pm | warmmidwest
I love the humor and honesty of this last piece of writing in George Carlin's book "When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops?"
All people are afraid.
No one knows what they’re doing.
Everything is getting worse.
Some people deserve to die.
No one is properly dressed.
At least one of your children will disappoint you.
The system is rigged.
Your house will never be completely clean.
All teachers are incompetent.
There are people who really dislike you.
Nothing is as good as it seems.
Things don’t last.
No one is paying attention.
The country is dying.
God doesn’t care.
Shhhh.
RIP George
Mon, 06/23/2008 - 8:44am | Steve Hanson
Over a large part of my life, when I needed a good laugh I could turn to George Carlin. Sometimes I thought he was dead-on in his comedy, sometimes I was completely appalled by his viewpoint. But either way, I could usually count on laughing, even when it was at myself. Sadly, I won't be able to count on this any more, except in my memory. George Carlin died at the age of 71 of heart failure last night.
From his earlier work, which was - well, happily goofy (my daughter to this day will occasionally break out into the "you can't eat those damn grits" routine) through his more experimental and political periods, George Carlin always had something to say, and a lot of us listened. So, for a couple of minutes, listen to this:
No End In Sight
Fri, 07/20/2007 - 1:53pm | Steve Hanson
Coming on 8/10 to the Lagoon in Minneapolis, Piper's Alley in Chicago, and probably nowhere closer to us any time soon - A new film on the Iraq War and winner of the Special Jury Prize for Documentaries at Sundance Film Festival
No End in Sight
Click on Read More for the trailer
Schedule of Film Series
Thu, 11/09/2006 - 7:05pm | borges
Here is a pdf of the LaCrosse film series 11/12 and 11/13.
June Kjome wrote:
Hello friends, this is an annotated schedule of the films being show Nov. 12 and 13 in the auditorium of Main_Hall. They are free and open to the public. These all emphasize human rights and focus on women, war and racism.
Bill Maher - What Democrats Should Do until Nov. 7.
Sat, 11/04/2006 - 7:29pm | Steve Hanson
As always, good funny advice:
Voting Fraud Double Feature?
Thu, 09/21/2006 - 3:37pm | Steve Hanson
Are any of you up for a Voting Fraud double feature?
Just in time for the election, Uppity Wisconsin can arrange to have a showing of both American Blackout and Stealing America - Vote by Vote . See the amazing story of how George W. Bush became president, and why all the same things are likely to happen in November and in 2008. Find out why so many votes keep on mysteriously disappearing, and who those votes belong to.
Please let us know if you're interested in these 2 films. This time we'd like to arrange a slightly larger venue, as the seats for our first showing, Iraq For Sale, are going fast. If you're interested in seeing either or both of these films please let us know by leaving a comment on this article, or by using the Contact link at the top of the page.
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We only have a small number of seats left for this film. Please sign up if you're interested in attending.
Uppity Wisconsin and Cruiskeen Consulting LLC are sponsoring a free showing of Iraq For Sale at the Menomonie Public Library on Oct. 9.
Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed, and Uncovered) takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq for Sale uncovers the connections between private corporations making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who allow them to do so.