Just a collection of stuff that caught my eye…..
Brewer pitcher Brent Suter is doing his part to help the planet in
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story from Lori Nickel in Journal Sentinel
Did you know? Democrats have never nominated a presidential or vice-presidential candidate from west of the Central time zone in their 191 year history as a party. That could change in 2020.
Pro wrestler King Kong Bundy is dead at 61
A company that produces hemp products reminds us how versatile it is. Seems like something we would want to grow more of
As shared from the New Century Times…just remember the guy behind Trump is no bargain either
Only a few central Wisconsin teams are left in the high school basketball playoffs. The Girls State Tournament begins Thursday at the Resch Center in Green Bay. Colby plays Melrose-Mindoro in a D-4 semi-final Thursday at 8:15 pm. Wausau Newman plays Clayton in a D-5 semi-final on Friday at 10:45 am. The boys sectional semifinals are Thursday. Among the matchups, New London plays Merrill, Marathon faces Auburndale, Iola-Scandanavia plays Lourdes Academy, Athens takes on McDonnell Central and Almond-Bancroft plays Marshfield Columbus
Megan Gustafson, the Wisconsin native, who is finishing her college basketball career at Iowa was named Big Ten Player of The Year. She had 27 double-doubles and a field goal Pct of 71%!
Quotes Of The Day
“I think what you mean by “presidential harassment” is “democracy”. You work for us. You are an employee of every American, regardless of their station. And their representatives have the obligation to make sure you are accountable.”-David Rothkopf in response to Trump saying he's being harrassed by “crazed”Democrats)
“New (and predictable): Federal budget deficit ballooned in the first four months of 2019, up 77% from a year ago as tax revenue plummeted and government spending went up. Treasury Dept figures show deficit hitting $310 billion, up from $176 billion.”-Jim Sciutto
“Nobody has humiliated Lindsay Graham more than Lindsay Graham has humiliated Lindsay Graham.”-Andy Lassner
“There are certain political debates where everyone is so annoying that I'm more persuaded by whichever person shuts the f**k up first.”-Nat Silver
“I know court-storming is all the rage but at some point a player is going to lose his composure and deck a fan. And I'll have a hard time blaming him.”-Jeff Potrykus
Songs Of The Day (The Fleetwood Mac LP “Bare Trees” was released on this date in 1972. It was the last LP which featured guitarist Danny Kirwan who was fired during the next tour. Here are a couple of tunes from the LP. The title track from Kirwan and a Christine McVie number)
