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In the Race
Now, here, you see, it takes all the blogging I can do, to keep in the same place.
If I want to get somewhere else, I must blog twice as fast as that!
You see....I'm in The Red Queen's Race
December 2007 - Posts
By Janet Evans
Monday, Dec 31 2007, 09:10 PM
Sara Jane Moore, whose 1975 assassination attempt on President Gerald Ford was foiled in San Francisco, was released today from a Dublin prison.
Moore, 77, had been scheduled for release on Tuesday, but she was instead freed a day early.
Moore pleaded guilty to attempted assassination and was sentenced to life in prison. She was released after 30 years because she had not broken prison rules, said Tom Hutchison, chief of staff for the U.S. Parole Commission.
The mother of four children, Moore fired a single pistol shot at Ford on Sept. 22, 1975, as the president stood in front of the St. Francis Hotel, near Union Square. She missed, mostly because a bystander knocked her arm away as she fired.
Her attempt came less than three weeks after Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme pointed a loaded revolver at Ford in Sacramento. She was arrested before she could fire a shot.
Read the entire article at Breitbart.com Woman Who Tried to Kill Ford Freed ◄ here
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Boy this makes me "unglued."
Of all the people sentenced to Life in prison you are going to release a criminal who tried to kill a President?
So will we release Charles Manson next?
I'm so happy Moore didn't break any rules while in prison.
What a good girl she was.
Life should be Life..... I don't care if she is 100 years old.
What do you think?
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By Janet Evans
Monday, Dec 31 2007, 05:10 PM
#35
From: Sue Huhn
To: bauers@franklin.k12.wi.us
Date: 04/06/07 7:29 AM Subject: Response
Scott,
No, Bill's response is not appropriate, but as we both know that is one of the reasons we are asking him to leave.
On another note, Dave asked me if I would consider the VP position. I don't know if you want to continue in that position, if so then I won't consider it.
Sue
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>>>Scott Bauer 04/05/07 12:03 PM>>>
Would Bill's response seem appropriate? To me, it sounds as though he no longer has the best interests of the district in mind. His actions speak more to a personal vendetta.
I still have had no luck locating the email from Pam that states their family is shocked by the school board's decision. I think I have the incentive to look a little harder now.
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#37
From: Sue Huhn
To: [blocked by district].internet.FPS_DOMAIN
Date:04/06/07 7:54 AM
Subject: YOU WERE RIGHT ALL ALONG!
CC: bauers@franklin.k12.wi.us
[blocked by district]
I wish that last fall Scott and I could have convinced the majority of the Board not to go with the new high school referendum. In the end, it is the kids who will be burdened by the delay.
I am hoping to see a change in the Board leadership later this month and I'm sure you know we will have a new Superintendent hopefully selected by the end of the school year. I am hopeful that we can build a team that can look at what is best for kids and the district and revisit what our citizen's committee and our community survey told us about what we need in facilities, because the needs do exist.
Please stay informed and offer your insights, it is the only way we know what people are thinking. I for one believe that is all important.
I forwarded your email to Scot Bauer since he is also dedicated to listening to our constituents. Thanks for your comments
Sue
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#38
>>>>[blocked by district] 04/04/07 6:32 PM>>>>
Hi, Sue!
I requested this to be printed in several publications. Hopefully it will enlighten.
Thanks for your service.
[blocked by district]
Kudos to those among the 30% of Franklin voters that rejected the $76 million School Referendum on April 3!
It is still an embarrassment for a community that cannot produce a higher number at the polls. The recompense for this offense is the election of public servants by the minority. That leads to out-of-touch and run-away boards that we are supposed to rely on to provide is with responsible government. You reap what you sow.
In spite of it all, there were enough indignant taxpayers to send a message to those members of the Franklin School Board who had the cheek to vote for such a ludicrous proposal and then insolently serve it up to the already overburdened taxpayers of Franklin.
Brookfield/Elm Grove went through a similar awakening, They broke a state record by asking for $108.8 million in their school referendum!
I think that Jon Wolff of Elm Grove summed up these types of proposals best when he said, "They need to address only the absolute needs of the facilities and not wants. In my opinion, 80% of the proposal that was laid out to us was wants. They weren't needs and everybody realized that."
This begs the question: Will the voters remember those on the Franklin School Board who so cavalierly were willing to burden our families with unnecessary tax escalations and forsake staying in touch with reality? We need to improve our evaluations when we vote. We need pragmatic leaders. Any fool can spend money.
[blocked by district
]Franklin
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#39
From: Jim Ward
To: bauers@franklin.k12.wi.us, huhns@franklin.k12.wi.us, klugj@franklin.k12.wi..
Date:04/06/07 5:58 PM
Subject: Apology
Sue, Scott, Jennifer, and Bill:
I spoke with Mark Olsen regarding the issue. He did not feel an apology was in order nor felt that we should give one. We talked through some various ways that we could acknowledge those who were offended. I believe we can do this during our feedback gathering phase which I hope we have.
As for the 2nd issue, I would personally never apologize for the option we provided. I believed at the time it was the best option and still do. I would never support the remodeled high school/two middle school option. Sue, I was advised by a member of one of the city's committees that a committee you served on in the past did not go with the recommendation. You probably know which one if not, I can ask them. Since this was an educational experience for me, and I think the review will be interesting, how did you and your committee decide to do something different?
I think we should do our review to understand the biggest issues that citizens had and move on. There are angry hurt people on both sides of the issue who believe there was inappropriate or disappointing conduct from all sides. To understand and heal and move forward will be a positive thing.
We do need to discuss how we want to do this process very soon.
Jim
From: Sue Huhn
To: bauers@franklin.k12.wi.us, wardj@franklin.k12.wi.us, klugj@franklin.k12.wi...
Date: 04/06/07 7:34 AM Subject: Apology
It's funny because I was thinking the same thing this morning. That perhaps we should tell the community we regret any missteps that took place during the referendum. I also think we should say we are sorry for not listening to them in the first place when all the information we had said they wouldn't support a new high school or the $76 million dollars, that is still a sore spot for people that I talk to.
Sue
>>>>Scott Bauer 04/05/07 8:38 AM>>>From: Scott Bauer
Over the past few days, we have seen an influx of complaints in our email and online. Our district has also been bashed on the radio talk shows, not just by the hosts, but by our community members. A great deal of this is based on the High School assembly and the political flyers that were distributed in our schools.
We can continue to argue about the legality of these actions, or whether any ethical lines were crossed. I am firm in my convictions that we did so, but that is not the point of this letter.
What concerns me is, consciously or not, we offended, took advantage of, and severely upset some of our citizens. Our image has severely deteriorated this week, and I think it's time to start mending fences with our community.
I think now is the appropriate time for the public apology for our actions. This needs to be a sincere apology. We can't attach strings or play the blame game. The people responsible for our transgressions need to step forward and show they are truly sorry for actions which may have crossed legal and ethical lines.
As I said, whether or not we can back up our actions with obscure interpretations of policies and the law, we did put a large number of people off. I truly value our community members and would like to work towards rebuilding a strong relationship with them.
This alone may not restore the faith of our community, but I truly believe is a step in the right direction
If you have problems finding the words for an apology, I'd be happy to help you pick them out. I know what I'd like to hear.
As always, I am open for any comments.
Thanks,
Scott
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Links to all Previous Emails
Email 1 Open Records Request
Emails 2, 3, 4
Emails 5,6, 7
Emails 8,9,10,11,12,13
Emails 14,15,16,17
Emails 18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Emails24,25, 26, 27,28 ,29
Emails 30, 31, 32 ,33 ,34
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By Janet Evans
Monday, Dec 31 2007, 04:31 PM
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Department Engages Congress for Full 3.5 Percent Troop Pay RaiseBy Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
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| WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2007 – Military members will receive a 3 percent pay raise effective tomorrow, as President Bush urges Congress to revise some provisions regarding Iraq contained in the fiscal 2008 National Defense Authorization Act.
The president authorized the 3 percent pay raise in an executive order. The act includes authorization for a 0.5 percent additional pay raise for U.S. troops, but the president has, for now, elected not to sign the defense authorization bill in its present form while Congress is adjourned, a practice known as a "pocket veto."
On Dec. 28, President Bush announced his displeasure with some language pertaining to Iraq in the current version of the act, according to White House documents released that day. The president said he won't sign off on the bill until it is revised. Congress is now on its holiday recess.
In a statement, the president urged Congress "to ensure that any provisions affecting servicemember pay and bonuses, as well as provisions extending expiring authorities, are retroactive to January 1, 2008."
"The (Defense) Department will work closely with Congress toward the 3.5 percent pay raise effective Jan. 1, as originally envisioned in the bill," Bill Carr, deputy undersecretary of defense for military personnel policy, said in a statement released today.
"Likewise," Carr's statement continued, "we will work to ensure the final bill features no interruption of bonus authorities."
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By Janet Evans
Monday, Dec 31 2007, 11:45 AM
This is just so appropriate for all of us in Franklin as January 1st is upon us.
Enjoy the year 2008...and pay your taxes!
Taxman (The Beatles - Revolver/Harrison) 1966
Let me tell you how it will be
There's one for you, nineteen for me
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
Should five per cent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman
If you drive a car, I'll tax the street,
If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat.
If you get too cold I'll tax the heat,
If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet.
Don't ask me what I want it for
If you don't want to pay some more
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
Now my advice for those who die
Declare the pennies on your eyes
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
And you're working for no one but me.
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By Janet Evans
Monday, Dec 31 2007, 08:23 AM
Another “beauty” who must have been putting on her mascara during geography class:
Is she really that dumb, or are we just not spending enough time on geography, social studies and history in school?
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I don’t know about you, but I know I want to go on a game show, in front of millions of people, when I know I will be asked questions that will make me look ignorant.
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By Janet Evans
Monday, Dec 31 2007, 12:57 AM
Glenn Beck has written new book.
An Inconvenient Book
Glenn has a far different prespective than the typical conservative and the book covers different subjects than just the Republican-Democrat thing. Glenn Beck wrote a great book here, read it and become aware.
FUNNY.
OUTRAGEOUS.
TRUE.
Have you ever wondered why some of the biggest problems we face, from illegal immigration to global warming to poverty, never seem to get fixed? The reason is simple: the solutions just aren't very convenient. Fortunately, radio and television host Glenn Beck doesn't care much about convenience; he cares about common sense.
Take the issue of poverty, for example. Over the last forty years, America's ten poorest cities all had one simple thing in common, but self-serving politicians will never tell you what that is (or explain how easy it would be to change): Glenn Beck will (see chapter 20).
Global warming is another issue that's ripe with lies and distortion. How many times have you heard that carbon dioxide is responsible for huge natural disasters that have killed millions of people? The truth is, it's actually the other way around: as CO2 has increased, deaths from extreme weather have decreased. Bet you'll never see that in an Al Gore slide show.
An Inconvenient Book contains hundreds of these same "why have I never heard that before?" types of facts that will leave you wondering how political correctness, special interests, and outright stupidity have gotten us so far away from the commonsense solutions this country was built on.
As the host of a nationally syndicated radio show, The Glenn Beck Program, and a prime-time television show on CNN Headline News, Glenn Beck combines a refreshing level of honesty with a biting sense of humor and a lot of research to find solutions that will open your eyes while entertaining you along the way. ( from SimonSays.com)
ALL THE RIGHT PEOPLE LOVE GLENN!
"Glenn Beck is CNN's chief corporate-fascism advocate."
—Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
"Satan's mentally challenged younger brother."
—Stephen King
"Glenn Beck shouldn't be on [the air]."
—Al Franken
"Finally! A guy who says what people who aren't thinking are thinking."
—Jon Stewart
"There's something about him that suggests that, one night, he'll say something that will cost him his career..."
—Keith Olberman
"Beck's (show) has to be one of the weirdest news programs in American history."
—Rolling Stone
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 08:01 PM
I remember when I turned 21.
I was already married two years; with my first child on the way.
I don't recall going through the previous year having to remind everyone that I was only 20-years old.
I had too many important things to do.
Even though I don't think I was the typical 21-year old, those years were great....
I'd love to go back in time....
Were we more mature then?
I don't have that answer....
Sometimes I have to wonder though....
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The Beatles – Birthday
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 07:01 PM
On and on with my birthday "bash" of the number 21....
Greg is now 21, and a bachelor....
Don't most bachelors like to sit around at home in their apartment in their boxers?
They don't want to leave to do shopping, right?
Well, here is the Bachleor Guy
The Shop in Your Boxers:
21 Sites For Unique, Memorable and Impressive Gifts
Oh wait, Greg, are you still living at home?
Click here ê
Happy 21st, Greg!
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 06:01 PM
By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 05:01 PM
By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 04:01 PM
Continuing with my birthday bash of the number 21....
Though Eddie Cochran was only twenty-one when he died, he left a lasting mark as a rock and roll pioneer. Cochran zeroed in on teenage angst and desire with such classics as "C'mon Everybody," "Something Else," "Twenty Flight Rock" and "Summertime Blues." A flashy stage dresser with a tough-sounding voice, Cochran epitomized the sound and the stance of the Fifties rebel rocker.
Happy 21st, Greg
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 03:01 PM
By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 02:01 PM
Moving on with my birthday "bash" of the number 21....
21 magic Trick....
Two cards are face to face. Spread them and they are 9's. Spin them around and now they are 10's. Shake them and they turn into an Ace and a King!
Happy 21st, Greg!
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 01:01 PM
Continuing with my birthday "bash" of the number 21....
The Small Stars play "Twenty-One" at Rudyard's in Houston on October 28, 2006.
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 12:01 PM
Continuing with my birthday 'bash" of the number 21....
What is Chromosome 21?Humans normally have 46 chromosomes in each cell, divided into 23 pairs. Two copies of chromosome 21, one copy inherited from each parent, form one of the pairs. Chromosome 21 is the smallest human chromosome, spanning about 47 million base pairs (the building blocks of DNA) and representing approximately 1.5 percent of the total DNA in cells......
Read all about Chromosome 21 Ã here
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 11:01 AM
On with my birthday "bash" of the number 21....
Egyptian MiG-21
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An Egyptian crazy MiG-21 pilot's attempt to shake an Israeli Mirage off his Six-o'clock on 20 October 1973
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 10:01 AM
Next for my birthday "bash" of the number 21....
The Game Show Twenty-One....
Aired on NBC from September 12, 1956 through October 16, 1958 (from New York NBC Studio 6B)
(the show that contributed to the 1950's quiz show scandals)
Produced by: Jack Barry (born March 20, 1918) & Dan Enright Productions
Host: Jack Barry
Read about the Game Show 21s History here
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 09:01 AM
Continuing with the birthday 'bash" of the number 21....
The Luna 21 spacecraft landed on the Moon and deployed the second Soviet lunar rover (Lunokhod 2). The primary objectives of the mission were to collect images of the lunar surface, examine ambient light levels to determine the feasibility of astronomical observations from the Moon, perform laser ranging experiments from Earth, observe solar X-rays, measure local magnetic fields, and study mechanical properties of the lunar surface material.
Luna 21/Lunokhod 2 Ã Read about Luna 21 at NASA here
Happy 21st, Greg!
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 08:01 AM
Moving along with my birthday "bash" of the number 21....
Movie Trailer for "21" coming in 2008....
.... about MIT students who count cards at Vegas
Happy 21st, Greg!
Are you awake bright and early on your Birthday?
I'm sure you were a responsible adult last night and weren't out too late celebrating ....
You aren't 20 anymore you know....
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Dec 30 2007, 07:01 AM
Continuing with my birthday "bash" of the number 21....
Sebastian Giovinco
U-21 Italia Juventus, Empoli
Have a kick-ass 21st Birthday, Greg!
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