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Commissioners are taking turns presiding at commissioners court meetings while Ware works on his speaking.
County court at law judges Corky Roberts and Pamela Sirmon are handling Ware’s legal duties, such as probating wills.
Ever wonder how Kulongoski arrived at the his many tax proposals this year? (Sales Tax in April, Tax Kicker raid in August, Car Insurance Tax in August and Cigarette Tax in September). I think the graphic below explains it all.
Speaking of the car tax….
Here is what taxpayers had to say about his car tax when the governor proposed it last Legislative Session.
Remember Front Row Amy, the Milwaukee Brewers superfan who was a huge internet sensation back in 2010, or 2011 or whenever it was? Well, the internet still seems to care a lot about her for some reason, and that doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon. She doesn’t really do anything news worthy at all.
And it’s not like she ever really did.
The successor to Bud Selig was named yesterday. Rob Manfred is the new Major League Baseball commissioner, and for the sake of the sport, hopefully he will be much less tone deaf than the current commish. First watch this video from Countdown with Keith Olbermann on ESPN 2.
“I’m not that innocent.” Those are the words of the noted Southern American philosopher Britney Spears. And the phrase applies to Milwaukee Brewers slugger and 2011 NL MVP Ryan Braun.
But Ryan Braun is innocent when it comes to PEDs. Or at least he’s not guilty. And a t-shirt company appealing to Brewers fans has something to say about it- using the medium of cotton and polyester.
They released these t-shirts in April of 2012. They probably feel pretty stupid about Ryan Braun today.
With a 4-2 come-from-behind win against the Washington Nationals, the Milwaukee Brewers are a mere 1.5 games out the second wild-card spot in the National League.
Football may have kicked off in 2012, but this Brewers team isn’t done from capturing the excitement and joy which goes along with potential baseball in October.
Too early to give up on the Milwaukee Brewers making the playoffs?
Just a mere seven months ago, the Milwaukee Brewers were the 2011 National League Central Champions and a serious contender for a trip to the World Series.
Now, twenty seven games into the 2012 regular season and the Brewers (12-15 record) couldn’t look any further from that team who broke numerous franchise records and captured the hearts of baseball fans all over Wisconsin.
With four serious injuries and an inconsistent line-up, maybe it’s time to give up on Milwaukee realistically making the playoffs.
The Milwaukee Brewers had an MVP on their roster in 2011, they also landed another MVP to work with them in 2012: Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
In February, the Brewers and Aaron Rodgers joined forces to film a series of television spots promoting the 2012 Brewers. Numerous players appeared in the spots, including the Brewers 2011 National League MVP Ryan Braun.
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting giddy for the start of the 2012 Major League Baseball Season. This is perhaps the best week in all of sports. Not only do we get to crown the college basketball national champion, but we also play witness to the eloquent Masters and kick off the long grind known as the MLB regula...
Since we already took a look at the Milwaukee Brewers new-look offense, let’s take a peek at the starting rotation which returns all five guys from the division-winning team of last season.
Hall of Fame Broadcaster Bob Uecker is going to be honored by his hometown Milwaukee Brewers this season with a statue outside Miller Park.
The 77-year-old Uecker became a national household name as a comedic actor (George on “Mr. Belvidere,” his legendary role as Cleveland Indians announcer Harry Doyle in “Major League.” He’s been in the Brewers’ radio booth since 1971.
Over the last decade or so, the Milwaukee Brewers have been one of the best offensive teams in the MLB. With that said, they’ve also been a team on the rise which finally culminated with the squad capturing their division title for the first time in twenty five years last season.
Even though the team has lost slugger Prince Fielder, they remain in the hitter-friendly Miller Park and covet the NL’s reigning MVP in Ryan Braun.
Let’s take a look at the rest of the Brewers’ projected starting line-up in 2012.
Sorting out the Ryan Braun Fiasco; Who were the winners and the losers?
Unlike most of the sports media world, I thought I would sit back and soak up the details before discussing my opinion on the scandal/drug testing fiasco involving the reigning National League MVP and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun.
Thus far, we’ve heard the results of the appeal, some details involving the test, Braun’s comments and the MLB’s irate feelings on the entire situation.
At the annual Baseball Writers Association of America awards dinner in New York, the Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Ryan Braun made his first public appearance since ESPN leaked his positive test for a banned substance back in December.
In his speech following the acceptance of the 2011 MVP Award, Braun thankfully didn’t give the award back as ESPN’s Buster Olney suggested earlier in the day, but he did provide some insight on his status through these troubling times.
“I’ve always believed that a person’s character is revealed through the way they deal with those moments of adversity,” said Braun.
A Night to Shine is Friday; a prom for individuals with disabilities at Storyside Church, 541 Ohio 97, Bellville.
BELLVILLE - A prom for individuals with disabilities is set for Friday at Storyside Church, 541 Ohio 97.
Misty Bryan, one of the "A Night to Shine" event organizers, said anyone who missed the online registration deadline may still go to the churches' web site at storywidechurch.brushfire.com/events/448649 in order to register and attend the event.
Individuals ages 14 and older are eligible to attend the prom, which will take place 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, she said.
Similar events, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, are offered by more than 600 churches in the United States.
Bryan said more than 113 local participants have registered and there are already more than 400 people coming to the "A Night to Shine" prom, including the many volunteers.
Local sponsors, including businesses, are donating items and food for the event. Donations are still being accepted, she said.
The theme this year is "Shine Bright Under the Big Top."
"When the individual gets here they get a 'friend-date' for the dinner and dance," Bryan said.
The participants can take part in glam stations and free limousine rides.
The entire evening is free to participants, she said.
"Each person is crowned king or queen with a crown or tiara," Bryan said.
A food buffet by Melinda Williams Catering Services and a dessert bar by CiGi Cakes will be available as well as Sunset Slush.
There will be a DJ and participants may wear prom attire, Bryan said.
"It is an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God's love for people with special needs," she said. "Storyside is excited to be part of the worldwide movement that God is using as a catalyst to change how culture embraces people with special needs and to rally the church worldwide to stand up for those who a...
Where's that profit going to come from?
Tesla showroom. Image source: Tesla.
Traditional franchised auto dealers have been battling with Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) for years over the direct sales model. Consumers have demonstrated strong demand for Tesla vehicles, and dealers want in on the action. But Tesla's long-standing refusal to work with independent dealers has always been predicated on ...
The most recent skirmish has been taking place in Virginia, where the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA) recently filed suit against Tesla over its attempt to open a second retail location in the state. At an administrative hearing, VADA dealers argued that they can sell Teslas profitably, according to the ...
Anytime you insert a middleman into a purchase transaction, that margin has to come from somewhere. Most of the time, these middlemen earn that cut by providing important distribution functions when a manufacturer needs or wants that scale. But in the case of auto dealers, Tesla doesn't need or want that scale yet sinc...
In order for a dealer to get a cut, Tesla would have to either a) allow the dealer to introduce a retail markup in order for the dealer to make money, or b) accept a lower wholesale price to maintain the existing retail price. Simply put, the dealer's margin has to either come out of the customer's pocket, or Tesla's. ...
It goes without saying that consumers prefer lower prices, and Tesla needs all the cash it can get in order to grow.
Dealers make all of their money on service, but EVs require very little service relative to an internal combustion engine (ICE) car. Moreover, Tesla strategically chooses not to profit on service, with its services business posting a mere 2% gross margin last year. Compare that to AutoNation's 44% gross margin on servi...
Considering the capital intensity of operating a car dealer (inventory investments, real estate acquisition, showrooms, employee salaries), it's completely unreasonable for a dealer to think they can actually be profitable on a 1% to 2% net margin alone, assuming Tesla even worked with them in the first place. From a d...
To be fair, at least one of the Virginia dealers is a Tesla supporter and investor, which is partially why he wants to sell Tesla vehicles so badly. But how would he feel once his hypothetical Tesla dealership started hemorrhaging cash? Under the direct sales model, Tesla can absorb retail costs and operating losses ge...
It's not exactly news that these are tough times for the newspaper industry.
Perhaps that would be better stated as the media industry in general.
That's because the most recent cuts in an industry bleeding jobs came in an area that many once believed would be the industry's savior. Those would be online outlets, such as Buzzfeed and the Huffington Post.
Make no mistake. There is a danger in the continued decline of journalism.
And that is most perceptible on the local level, and your community newspaper.
The traditional role of the local newspaper is that of watchdog, keeping tabs on governing bodies, such as your local school board, township, borough or county government.
We watch where the money goes - and who gets it.
With fewer and fewer reporters - and media outlets - that becomes an ever harder proposition.
And what do you think happens when no one is watching.
Yes, the opportunity for problems grows.
We talk about it on today's editorial page.
One of the unfortunate aspects of this job is that I get to deliver a lot of bad news.
At least not with our lead story.
Yes, there were several stories I could have led with, including the move by a local church to buy the Barnaby's site on MacDade Boulevard in Ridley. But there will be lots of time to deal with that story as it winds its way through the approval process required by Ridley Township.
Instead, the second Peg DeGrassa told me about the interview she did with a Ridley couple that was celebrating 70 years of marriage, I was hooked.
Meet the Liberatores, from Ridley Township.
So, of course, I want to know what the secret is to a long marriage.
You can get the answer here.
Here's your early morning report from the roads.
Look, I'm not a meteorologist.
Hell, most days it's all I can do to pass muster as an editor.
But I don't get the panic because we're getting a little bit of winter weather. I just looked at the calendar. It is Feb. 11 after all. It does get cold and it does snow.
Why schools are opting for a two-hour delay, I have no idea.v Yes, you will have to brush some snow off your car. But that's very likely the biggest hassle you will have from this storm.
Then another round of snow is supposed to move in later tonight and into tomorrow.
In the meantime, expect a slow slog for the drive into the office this morning. You know the drill. People are panic-stricken.
You can get the full forecast here.
Culver City, CA (November 30, 2011) – Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) and FilmDistrict have partnered with Ghost House Pictures on a worldwide deal—excluding U.K. and France —for Sony Pictures to distribute the remake of Evil Dead. The announcement was made by Steven Bersch, SPWA President, and Peter Schles...
Original producing partners Rob Tapert, Bruce Campbell (who also starred in the original franchise) and Sam Raimi will produce. Ghost House Pictures partners Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane will executive produce. Nicole Brown and J.R. Young will oversee the project for Ghost House.
Fede Alvarez, who will direct the film, wrote the script with Rodo Sayagues. Academy Award® winning screenwriter Diablo Cody did revisions on the draft. Ghost House, FilmDistrict and SPWA are committed to renewing the franchise and have the film on the fast track towards a 2012 production start.
Often imitated, never equaled. Evil Dead was the horror movie that started it all. Now, after 30 years, Raimi and the original creators are passing the reins of their beloved classic to Alvarez. In this retelling, five friends hole up at a remote cabin where they discover a Book of the Dead. A demonic force is unleashe...
With huge amounts of venture capital sloshing around, it seems kind of counterintuitive to say “no” to this type of financing. But it could actually be critical for the success of your company.
This is definitely the sentiment of Kon Leong, who created ZL Technologies in 1999. The company was his third startup. Oh, and he also had a 10-year stint on Wall Street as an investment banker!
All in all, things have turned out just fine.
ZL Technologies has built a leading enterprise system that both manages and analyzes unstructured content (emails, files, IMs, social media) to ensure that it adheres to government and compliance regulations. Some of its marquee customers include biggies like Toyota, Raymond James, and National Archive and Records Admi...
Another reason to consider bootstrapping is that it could allow you to be more attuned to customer needs. For example, this has been the case with Ross Andrew Paquette, who leads Maropost. He started his venture from his apartment and within six years, built it into the 8th fastest growing company in Canada. Maropost h...
But bootstrapping is really the ultimate test for a business. Unless you are wealthy and can fund the venture yourself, you will need to have clients – and fast.
“I was definitely prepared there,” said Paquette. “Without clients, without sales, without revenue, without profits, you won’t survive. It’s sink or swim."
A Republican lawmaker who discovered a high-tech tracking device affixed to his truck initially told police he suspected someone connected to the wind industry may be responsible.
Police in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Wednesday released a report detailing state Rep. Mark McBride’s discovery of the tracking device on his vehicle.
A longtime supporter of oil and gas and a frequent wind industry critic, McBride told a Moore police officer that he was writing legislation that could negatively affect Oklahoma wind farms.
Telephone messages left Wednesday with Oklahoma Wind Coalition officials weren’t immediately returned.
A Republican lawmaker’s discovery of a magnetic box containing a high-tech tracking device affixed to the bottom of his truck is being investigated by Oklahoma officials, who also revealed that four other GOP legislators have reported concerns they were being followed.
The mysterious discovery has stunned Oklahoma’s political class, and raised questions about who would spy on lawmakers.

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