Friday, November 18, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Kendall for Council
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I have known Mark Kendall as a citizen, accountant and friend since he first arrived in Washington. Never wavering, Mark has supported a vision of Washington as a community with the potential to be a destination for visitors and for those seeking a safe, viable and culturally complete home for their families.
Mark supports a balanced budget that allows for planning and growth. He has the courage of his convictions and the requisite knowledge to rationally and responsibly discuss the issues that confront our community.
While many in Washington were bemoaning its perceived decline and preparing for its extinction, Mark Kendall was fostering a vision of community development linked to volunteerism and a solid structure for long-term commitments from new and traditional benefactors.
Mark is an indefatigable friend of all who will set aside their fear and insecurity to embrace a new paradigm for Washington, a Washington worthy of investment and cooperative enthusiasm. Mark has involved himself and will continue to dedicate himself in every forum in which our future as a community is discussed. He is energetic yet reasonable, responsible and cautious.
Citizens can once again feel secure and hopeful that Washington is on the right track. Your vote is required now. Your promise of continuing support is required now. Support candidate Kendall and then Councilman Kendall. Gift him the loyal corps that ensures that his personal commitment to Washington is also the resurgence of a new generation that tirelessly serves the advancement of our opportunities and the solidity of our infrastructure.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Crocs We Hardly Knew Ye
A number of well-known brands disappeared in the last year in large part due to economic forces. Many of them were in the retail industry, led by Circuit City. ATA and Aloha airlines are gone. Gateway Computers has effectively disappeared after being bought by Acer. It still has a website, but the brand is no longer marketed.
As the recession deepens and stretches out quarter after quarter, more companies will close or will shut divisions. More brands will disappear because their parent firms fold or can no longer afford to support them. Other brands will be obliterated by mergers.
Here is a compiled a list of the top brands that are in danger of disappearing. Some you may be able to capitalize by purchasing products which may soon be extremely rare and valuable.
As the recession deepens and stretches out quarter after quarter, more companies will close or will shut divisions. More brands will disappear because their parent firms fold or can no longer afford to support them. Other brands will be obliterated by mergers.
Here is a compiled a list of the top brands that are in danger of disappearing. Some you may be able to capitalize by purchasing products which may soon be extremely rare and valuable.
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Thank you, GreyorGray!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Iowa Legislature Invites Drunk Driving
I just heard that the Senate has passed the Class "E" liquor bill to allow gas stations to sell hard liquor as a part of their gas station. PLEASE DON'T SIGN THIS BILL! Iowa is in the top ten for binge drinking in the nation. This is not something to be proud of. If we allow more access to hard liquor, we will see an even bigger increase in binge drinking rates and all the state's costs that go into dealing with these issues in our communities. Right now I believe there are 71 gas stations that have built on the separate or divided a room with a separate door making it legal for them to sell hard liquor in their convenience store. If you sign it, there are 1,890 gas stations/convenience stores that currently have only a Class B (beer type) liquor license—most of them will likely sell hard liquor too if they are easily allowed! The current law loophole that allows separate or divided rooms are NOT a good idea, either. Any place you put alcohol that effects your body and combine it with a place to gas up your car is NOT good. By signing this bill, we will be taking a big step back in Iowa to prevent teens (and adults) from abusing alcohol. I recently talked with Lt. Governor Reynolds about alcohol abuse in Iowa, and I believe she agrees that something more needs to be done to prevent it. This will increase access to hard liquor tremendously all at once in Iowa if passed, as well as be a dangerous combination of buying hard liquor at the same place as purchasing a tank full of gas for the car! Please choose NOT to sign this bill. It will save Iowans' lives.
Thank you, SAFE Coalition!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Walker Budget Endangers Wisconsin Veteran's Trust Fund
The Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs says the 2011-13 budget proposed by the governor would endanger the Veterans Trust Fund.
In a letter to Governor Scott Walker released Monday, Secretary Kenneth Black said Walker's budget plan would "not provide additional support to ensure the solvency of the Veterans Trust Fund."
The statement also says the Walker budget does not fix the structural deficit in the Fund. Black says the proposal would divert money dedicated to Veterans Homes to fill the deficit and subsidize veteran benefit programs.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Parents Can Prevent Underage Drinking
Photo by Action Press / Rex Features
Parents are the #1 influence on adolescents and there proven strategies parents can use to prevent their teenagers from drinking.
1. Talk to your children early and often about alcohol and discuss your family's rules about underage drinking. Set clear and specific expectations that they not drink alcohol and explain the risks to them. The “forbidden fruit” theory is a myth. There is a growing body of research showing that youth are less likely to drink when alcohol is less available and when there are clearly communicated rules stating they should not drink alcohol.
2. Be involved. Research indicates that children are less likely to drink when their parents are involved in their lives and when they and their parents report feeling close to each other.
3. Monitor your children. Know where they are going and with whom. Network with other parents, especially the parents of your child's friends. Don’t fall prey to the line “but Mom, everyone is doing it!” Despite this strongly held belief, most teens aren’t drinking.
4. Set consequences and follow through on them.
5. Set a good example for how to use alcohol moderately or by not drinking at all.
1. Talk to your children early and often about alcohol and discuss your family's rules about underage drinking. Set clear and specific expectations that they not drink alcohol and explain the risks to them. The “forbidden fruit” theory is a myth. There is a growing body of research showing that youth are less likely to drink when alcohol is less available and when there are clearly communicated rules stating they should not drink alcohol.
2. Be involved. Research indicates that children are less likely to drink when their parents are involved in their lives and when they and their parents report feeling close to each other.
3. Monitor your children. Know where they are going and with whom. Network with other parents, especially the parents of your child's friends. Don’t fall prey to the line “but Mom, everyone is doing it!” Despite this strongly held belief, most teens aren’t drinking.
4. Set consequences and follow through on them.
5. Set a good example for how to use alcohol moderately or by not drinking at all.
Thanks, Sarah!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Open Letter to Iowa Speaker Kraig Paulsen
While you've been worrying about whether the obscenely rich and environmentally irresponsible are gorged enough to regurgitate into your campaign funds; education, healthcare and child safety have been compromised to the extent that no socially conscious employer would think of settling here. Where are the potential employees going to be nurtured? I don't think most technology companies will consider the penitentiary to be a reliable conduit for human resources.
The art of governing is about providing balanced opportunities for citizens while insuring their security and their rights. Your party's abysmal record of embracing any thoughtful approach to governing for the people is a masterpiece ablaze in neon.
I ask of you the same thing I asked of Representative Klein; stop spending your time trying to find ways to abrogate Iowans' rights. Elevate the level of discourse when deciding our future. I do realize that slashing education and healthcare funding will create more opportunities for you to sell your political agenda to the unwitting. History, however, will record your assault on reason accurately. Alas, those very books will make a nice bonfire to keep your party's fatted calves toasty warm and dually serve to ensure that the populace remains unaware of your real motives.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
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