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Oak Creek: We Energies coal ash in Lake Michigan
November 2, 2011
Depending on who you ask, the coal ash released into Lake Michigan from the Oak Creek Power Plant is either very dangerous, or a harmless ingredient.
No WI income tax paid by SC Johnson companies, reports Pulitzer winner
August 31, 2011
No state income tax is paid by Wisconsin’s SC Johnson companies, according to veteran journalist David Cay Johnston.
Racine, Wisconsin history: House on Taylor Avenue near Durand
August 4, 2011
A historical house in Racine, Wisconsin was built by an old settler and race horse owner named Joshua Pierce.
Blizzard of 2011: Snow storm video (Racine, Wisconsin)
February 3, 2011
A YouTube video summary of the Blizzard of 2011, as we experienced the snowstorm here in Racine, Wisconsin.
Blizzard of 2011 - Racine, Wisconsin: First video
February 2, 2011
Our first peek out the window at the results of the Blizzard of 2011 in Racine, Wisconsin.
Leaf collection? Mulch leaves into lawn, garden beds
October 11, 2010
Fall leaf collection in Racine is bizarre. Dead leaves feed the worms, amend and inoculate the soil. Mulch them into the yard — not the pavement!
Hang on, little tomato
July 23, 2010
We had a lot of rain in our backyard tomato garden, and more is on the way. This reminds me of a Pink Martini song.
Old farm machinery: Belle City threshing machine from 1915
July 14, 2010
Kenosha County is where we saw this antique farm machinery — a Racine, Wisconsin threshing machine from 1915.
Barack Obama speech, town hall meeting in Racine, Wis.
July 3, 2010
President Barack Obama visits Racine, Wisconsin for a town hall meeting as midterm election season begins to warm up.
Firefox spell-check: In-browser help for Wisconsin's poor spellers
November 11, 2009
Improve the credibility of your comments by using Firefox’s built-in spell-checking whenever you write online.
4th of July video: Racine's Fourth Fest Parade 2009
July 6, 2009
Ten minutes of video to let the world glimpse this outstanding Racine event.
EVP Tour: Pro beach volleyball at Racine's North Beach this Saturday
June 24, 2009
North Beach is an inspiring success story, and the Extreme Volleyball Professionals Tour is its showcase event.
The new yellow pages: Google advertising shines in NPR segment
May 6, 2009
‘All Things Considered’ looks at how small businesses are using Google Adwords to attract local customers.
Pancake Day / Lakefront Artist Fair in Racine
April 28, 2009
This all-you-can-eat event has been kicking off Racine’s warmer season for 55 years now.
Wisconsin has statewide tornado drills today
April 23, 2009
In southeastern Wisconsin, our mock warning runs from 1:20 to 1:25 this afternoon.
Will Wisconsin's Time Warner Cable customers soon see Road Runner caps?
April 6, 2009
In some cites, Time Warner Cable is reportedly going to start charging premiums for Internet bandwidth usage. How does $200 per month sound to you?
Goya pasta pumpkins
April 4, 2009
Amy made a trip to Racine Produce today, and came home with these.
Through today only: Pick 'n Save deal on Eight O'Clock Coffee
April 4, 2009
Our local Pick n’ Save has 36-ounce bags of Eight O’Clock 100% Columbian on sale for just $8.99.
Deli Station: Racine's new Jewish-European delicatessen
March 8, 2009
Delicious, authentic, reasonably priced peppered beef and corned beef sandwiches.
Rachel Maddow ridicules Racine's Rep. Paul Ryan
March 3, 2009
The recession is Rep. Paul Ryan’s chance to become more visible, and he’s taking it.
Word-of-tweet recommendation for local business excellence
February 25, 2009
I was happy with Hoernel Key Shop so I Twittered that, and people responded.
Racine, Wisconsin Mayor Gary Becker arrested for child pornography, solicitation (updated)
January 14, 2009
The Racine Post and the Journal Times are both reporting that Mayor Gary Becker has been arrested on child sex charges.
Interior Secretary rejects Menominee Nation's Kenosha casino application
January 8, 2009
The federal government has officially denied the application of the Menominee Indian Tribe to acquire land at Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha, Wisconsin for its $1 billion casino project.
Traditional New Years foods for good luck
December 28, 2008
A look at a few of the events and the foods that have become New Year’s traditions.
Yes, we got some snow here
December 19, 2008
Documenting the foot of snow that fell here in Racine, Wisconsin overnight and into the day.
Could free TV make a comeback?
December 17, 2008
Our neighbor gets plenty of digital channels — for free — on the same old TVs she has owned for years.
Live blogging Election Day 2008
November 4, 2008
Election Day 2008, as experienced in our living room.
Early voting in Racine
October 22, 2008
Barack Obama and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. both said early voting was the way to go this time, and so that’s what we did.
The 1:10 a.m. call
October 13, 2008
The Racine Police Department woke us and much of the city with a 1:10 a.m. automatic call about a missing child.
Racine's minute in ABC's 'World News' spotlight
October 11, 2008
The Dow drops 679 points and throng of Obama supporters gathers in downtown Racine. ABC World News, here in our city to cover the election, shows none of this.
Apple orchard near Burlington, Wisconsin: Brightonwoods Orchard
September 26, 2008
Brightonwoods Orchard near Burlington, Wisconsin offers a wide variety of unusual heirloom or heritage apples.
Racine-area festivals, 2008
August 3, 2008
Summer 2008 festival roundup: Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, Superweek, Racine County Fair, etc.
Tapas restaurant in Racine, Wisconsin: 'Olde Madrid'
February 17, 2008
Tapas and paella have come to historic 6th Street at a busy little restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
Sacrificed lives
December 8, 2007
It is too easy to forget that every military casualty was a life now missing from other lives.
New York Times: Racine, Wisconsin is a travel destination with art
December 1, 2007
Racine was featured in a New York Times travel story yesterday as something of a Mecca for art and artists and architecture.
Playing in the dirt
May 30, 2007
A roundup of our spring backyard gardening activities here in Racine, Wisconsin.
Summer festivals and events 2007
May 4, 2007
My own list of parades, festivals, and public events in our area.
St. Patrick's Day with Irish breakfast, Racine parade, and Irish stew recipe
March 19, 2007
Since it fell on a Saturday this year, we could celebrate all day — from an Irish breakfast to the Racine parade to a homemade Irish stew.
NOAA Weather Radios with SAME technology
February 9, 2007
One of these radios could save your life, or the lives of your loved ones.
Braunschweiger vs. liverwurst: Kemen sausage taste test
January 2, 2007
It’s hard to detect much difference between Kemen Liver Sausage and Kemen Braunschweiger. They’re both delicious.
Hummingbirds in Wisconsin
November 1, 2006
I did some reading, hung a hummingbird feeder, and sure enough — a hummingbird came to our window.
When in Racine
July 6, 2006
Since moving to Racine, we’re beginning to appreciate some of the special things here.
We are gardeners, and it is good
June 2, 2006
We have been reading a few gardening books, and now we’re planting some things in our yard.
This is for the birds
April 28, 2006
Moving from apartment to house has made it possible for us to attract a much wider variety of birds to our backyard.
Restaurant review: Main Moon 2 in Racine
April 25, 2006
A popular strip mall place serving up typical food court Chinese food.
Barney's Memphis Style Ribs
March 28, 2006
These ribs were dry and unspectacular, and the price was rather steep.
Houmann's Fish & Seafood
March 19, 2006
The retail store offers a nice selection at reasonable prices.
Racine Produce
March 4, 2006
This Mexican supermarket offers a huge selection of fresh ingredients at reasonable prices.
