DAILY WISCONSIN

Rodgers, Braun plan restaurant for Bayside

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:52:55 +0000

Second location for 8-Twelve MVP Bar & Grill.

Via Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Braun to Open Restaurant at Bayshore @ Fox Point – Bayside Patch.

Venture philanthropy represents a viable financial path forward

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:37:29 +0000

Too bad it’s also a path strewn with conflict-of-interest obstacles.

Via Is venture philanthropy likely to pose ongoing ethical issues? @ JS Dogged Blog.

The GOP thinks about bringing back bail bondsmen

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:28:43 +0000

Although virtually no one in law enforcement or the judiciary likes the idea.

Via Republicans To Resurrect Bail Bonding? @ The Political Envirornment.

The Kettle Moraine is more than a scenic trail

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:46:08 +0000

It’s a study in trees.

Via Kettle Moraine Nordic Trail: a study in trees @ Wisconsin Happy Farm.

The left looks at Milwaukee County Exec Chris Abele

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:40:33 +0000

And they don’t like what they see: usurpation and the corruption of power.

Via A Sobering Look At Chris Abele @ Cognitive Dissidence.

Esenberg offers best wishes to WisDem official

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:28:23 +0000

From the very bottom of his heart:

News is that Graeme Zielinski has resigned from the employ of the state Democratic Party. There is no sense in sugar coating Graeme Zielinski. He cultivated a singularly mean spirited and hateful public persona. One can only hope it was an act. That he actually believed the things he said is a scary thought.

Via Best wishes for Mr. Zielinski @ Shark and Shepherd.

Packers 4th in NFL…

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:23:38 +0000

…for use of Facebook.

Via Packers rank fourth among NFL in use of Facebook @ Journal Sentinel.

America awaits major Supreme Court decisions

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:20:47 +0000

Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin – Affirmative action
Shelby County v. Holder – Constitutionality of Section 5 of Voting Rights Act
Hollingsworth v. Perry – California’s definition of marriage and the Equal Protection Clause
United States v. Windsor – Constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act

Via Nation Awaits Supreme Court Decision on Major Civil Rights Cases @ MAL Contends….

Cards over Brewers, 4-2

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:44:15 +0000

Brewers’ Kyle Lohse has rough fourth inning.

Via Brewers’ Kyle Lohse has rough fourth inning in loss @ JS Brewers Blog.

Gov. wanted to reject expansion of federal health care to save WI taxpayers money

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:41:41 +0000

But that rejection may cost them about $50 million more.

Via Walker health care “plan” would cost WI taxpayers $50 million per year @ Blogging Blue.

What’s it mean to believe Barack Obama?

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:37:03 +0000

One may have to stretch willfully ignorant and gullible to new extremes.

Via Believing Barack Obama means…@ Badger Blogger.

Scott Walker’s Presidential Achilles Heel

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:33:46 +0000

He’s just not very quick on his feet.

Via Scott Walker’s Inability to Think on His Feet May Doom Presidential Run @ MAL Contends….

IRS asked applicant to “please detail the content of the members of your organization’s prayers”

JOHN ADAMS — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:30:12 +0000

But, somehow, Commissioner Steven Miller couldn’t bring himself to condemn the question.

Via “Please detail the content of the members of your organization’s prayers” @ Althouse.

Sunday Morning Cartoon: PicPic & Patatrac

JOHN ADAMS — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:41:59 +0000

PicPic & Patatrac from Loan Torres on Vimeo.

Supper Clubs

JOHN ADAMS — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:45:56 +0000

‘Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club’ Clip from Holly De Ruyter on Vimeo.

Best-paying summer jobs

JOHN ADAMS — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:48:51 +0000

The boring ones pay more to attract sunshine-forgoing workers.

Via Best-Paying Summer Jobs @ Brookfield Patch.

Lake Geneva’s Beautiful

JOHN ADAMS — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:18:53 +0000

Why, yes, it is.

More photos, equally lovely, via Images of Lake Geneva @ Wisconsin Happy Farm.

Mike Tate’s running again as WisDems chair

JOHN ADAMS — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:15:52 +0000

Incumbent Tate wants another term, but he’s not telling how much he makes, where the election will be held, or when’s the filing deadline for other candidates.

Via A second Party @ GarveyBlog.

An anniversary and farewell

JOHN ADAMS — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:10:03 +0000

Boots and Sabers celebrates a decade, and Owen says farewell.

Via Decade @ Boots and Sabers.

IRS officials targeting conservative groups had more than zeal for motivation

JOHN ADAMS — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:04:38 +0000

There were bonuses, too.

Via Bonus Pay for Harassing Conservatives? Mere Coincidence @ Dad29.