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Blaska's Blog explains the stimulus

Here we are a year after the $787 million and one out of every 10 Americans are out of work. Many more are discouraged workers, meaning they’ve quit looking. Even Dane County's unemployment rate is twice normal. No wonder tax revenues are down. So, what is the response of our liberal/progressive friends? More government stimulus! More government spending! Only they call it a "jobs" bill. >More  Beer Here: Big Slick Stout from Ale Asylum

St. Patrick's Day is the holiday of choice for the beer enthusiast. It conjures visions of all things green, ranging from leprechauns to beer. However, I just can't bring myself to contaminate my favorite brew with food coloring. After all, the phrase "green beer" is often used to describe young and unfermented brews with yeast so active they turn your stomach. >More
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A run-down of relevant area and state news of the day. >More  Madison holds pep rally to woo Google Fiber

Mayor Dave Cieslewicz has said Madison does not need cheap gimmicks to attract the global tech goliath Google to install a new experimental high-speed Internet system. That idea gave way Thursday at a techy pep rally at Olbrich Gardens, with the introduction of a new Babcock Ice Cream flavor to score some brownie points with Google. >More  Madison Snaps -- March 12, 2010

Today's image titled “winter in Wisconsin” was photographed by Ron Wiecki. >More  The Week[end]: March 12-14, 2010

Spring forward reclaims an hour off the clock this weekend, so be sure to make the most of the remaining time. The calendar includes: Bike-o-Rama and Canoecopia; productions of The Odd Couple and Cinderella; Boomerfest and a performance of 100 Years of Broadway; the conclusion of Literacy 24/7; live music by The August Teens, bomshel, The Machine, Rodrigo Villanueva Quartet, Greensky Bluegrass, LMFAO, Kieran McMullen, 1964 the Tribute, the UW Chamber Orchestra with the Eroica Trio, The Kissers, David Ford, and Ted Leo & the Pharmacists; and the Madison St. Patrick's Day Parade. >More  Watch Google Fiber meeting live

Link to the city meeting on bringing Google Fiber to Madison. >More
No wonder Dane County Republicans are so pathetic

Sean Hannity ≠ Success in Dane County >More  Emily's Post: The Barrett vs. Walker gubernatorial cage match is on and full of promise

Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker really wants to be governor of Wisconsin. So does Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. In order to win over the hearts and minds of voters, they're making plans and promises, as politicians are wont to do, many of which may seem awesome -- but only at first blush. >More  Should Wisconsin buck the electoral college?

There's been quite a bit of chatter on the blogosphere about Rep. Kelda Helen Roys' introduction of the National Popular Vote bill, a piece of legislation being circulated in state legislatures that would bind states to give their electoral college votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote. >More  Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council honors highs and lows with Opee Awards

As part of national Sunshine Week, March 14-20, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council is bestowing its fourth annual Opee Awards to people and institutions that have had an impact on open government in Wisconsin. >More  Brunch Links

Happy Brunch everyone! Due to a couple technical issues, we might have to forgo the actual brunch photo today, but I'd like you to visualize a heaping plate of banana pancakes with a side of grilled potatoes. All of which can be found at the Sunroom Cafe. High of 53, low of 37 today in the capital of the Sconz. >More
Kicking the tires on the MPD's new Dodge Charger squad cars

At 6'2", Officer Matt Wentzel of the Madison Police Department spends most of his days folded up inside a Ford Crown Victoria, patrolling Madison’s south side with an aching back. But he seems rejuvenated when I meet him last Friday, stretching his legs under the steering wheel of a Dodge Charger, the newest addition to MPD’s fleet of squad cars. >More  Madison Snaps -- March 11, 2010

Today's image titled “Rest in Peace, Winnebago Man” was photographed by Jon Tanke. >More  Chef Rick Bayless to keynote Isthmus Green Day 2010

Rick Bayless -- award-winning chef-restaurateur, author and television personality -- is the keynote presenter at the 2010 Isthmus Green Day on Saturday, April 17 at Monona Terrace. >More  Dane GOP, early music, Harmony Bar, Vintage brewpub in the March 12 issue of Isthmus

What can you find in this week's Isthmus? Highlights from the latest issue follow. >More  Blaska's Blog flunks the school for Leftists

Miss Emily Mills, fearless sifter and winnower that she is, is aghast that a respected University of Wisconsin political scientist would oversee public opinion polling for the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute -- a "partisan" organization. Unclean! Unclean! >More  Should UW be subject to special eminent domain rules?

Should UW's right to eminent domain be restricted by the legislature? Do we want eminent domain to be a political issue every time it comes up? >More  Wilmington on DVD: Up in the Air, Precious, King Lear, Capitalism: A Love Story, Old Dogs

In Jason Reitman's Up in the Air, George Clooney plays a prime/perfecto Clooney role: Ryan Bingham, a nice-seeming, glamorous-looking guy with a highly paid, very nasty job. >More  Feingold on earmarks

How will the GOP use Feingold's opposition to earmarks? Will the Republican candidates break from their principle and accuse Feingold of neglecting the state's needs? >More  Cookbook cues: The Art of Eating In by Cathy Erway

Brooklynite Cathy Erway definitely has something right. Americans do not cook their own dinners often enough and when we do, it's too often an indifferent, hurried effort. No wonder eating out seems like a better idea. >More  MadTracks: 'A Kiss in Wisconsin' by The August Teens

Few things compare to holy trinity of big guitars, pretty harmonies and pop hooks aplenty. The August Teens know it well and worship it often. Heck, they've been doing it for 10 years now. >More  Cap Times loses open records battle

The decision might have been legally sound, but what are we going to do to check the power of the governor to withhold records whenever it suits him? >More  Brunch Links

A run-down of the top local news accompanied by a delicious display of a local delicacy. >More  Madison Snaps -- March 10, 2010

Today's image titled “bock fest 2010” was photographed by Steve Salt. >More  Willy Street Co-op plans to open second store in Middleton

The Willy Street Co-op has finally released its long-awaited plans for a second store. The second site chosen is in Middleton, at the corner of University Avenue and Park Street, in a pre-existing shopping center. The store would move into the end space vacated by Walgreens, which built a new free-standing location some blocks east on University Avenue at Branch Street. >More  Welcome to The Sconz... Again!

Introducing The Daily Page's brand new political blog, The Sconz, which focuses on issues relating to the campus, city and state. >More  Blaska's Blog conjures a new enemy: private insurance!

One would think portraying insurance companies as inglorious basterds would be a tough sell in a place like metro Madison, WI, home to American Family, National Guardian Life, CUNA, General Casualty, and others. But that is what our current President is trying to do to breathe life into his moribund ObamaCare. >More  Emily's Post: Poll dancing with WPRI and UW-Madison

Here's the question for today: Should a public university that prides itself on intellectual honesty and vigorous sifting and winnowing in order to discover truth join forces with a partisan organization to conduct public opinion polls? >More  Trappist beers paired with fusion barbeque at forthcoming Haze dinner

Real Trappist beers, from the abbeys of Belgium, will be the unifying theme of an upcoming dinner at The Haze on Sunday, March 21. The idea for the event came from Madison author Madeline Scherb, whose book A Taste of Heaven, published last August, is a guide to some of the best foods produced by monks and nuns in the U.S. and Europe. >More  Great Performance Fund moves on from Madison Rep
Forward Theater, Milwaukee Rep can apply for theater grants

Qualifications for applying to Overture's Great Performance Fund have loosened up considerably. Beginning this fall, grant money once set aside exclusively for Madison Repertory Theatre will be available to any professional theater company in Wisconsin. The change was announced March 4. >More  Win tickets to Danu, Shidara, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and more!

The Isthmus Guest List is back with another round of free tickets to amazing concerts, shows and more fun events around Madison. This week's contests include tickets to: Eric Church at the Orpheum; Danu, Shidara, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, One Republic, Four Bitchin’ Babes, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at Overture; B*itch at the High Noon; and more! >More  Madison Snaps -- March 9, 2010

Today's image titled “glub glub” was photographed by Craig Wilson. >More  Madison eats agenda: Will Allen, documentaries, egg art, FestivAle, MACSAC open house
The week in food, and the International Raw Milk Symposium

This coming week, in events that get to your heart through your stomach. >More  Tierney Sutton to headline the 2010 Isthmus Jazz Festival

The Tierney Sutton Band will headline the 2010 Isthmus Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 5, at the Wisconsin Union Theater, featuring Sutton's unique approach to jazz singing. The festival also features free performances by regional jazz bands the weekend of June 5 and 6 at the UW Memorial Union Terrace. >More  Blaska's Blog turns up the heat on City Hall

The squire of Stately Blaska Manor, clad in a black velour smoking jacket, entered the Karl Rove Study of the Stately Manor, now hushed for the midnight hour. There he encountered Ruben Mamoulian, his bibulous manservant, in his customary state of dishabille, face-down in a bowl of punch. >More  Madison Snaps -- March 8, 2010

Today's image titled “Winter Festival - Girl And Ice Sculpture” was photographed by Dana O'Shea. >More  The Week: March 8-11, 2010

Spring is right around the corner, and everything seems to be warming up this week. The calendar includes: the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival; talks by Warrington Colescott, Catherine Malabou, V.S. Ramachandran, John Milton Cooper, and Mary Beard; and, live music by Vetiver, Matias Aguayo, Deadstring Brothers, Laarks, Umphrey's McGee, Eroica Trio, and Tally Hall. >More  Oscars 2010 live blog with Isthmus film critic Kenneth Burns

When you settle in to watch the Academy Awards Sunday night, don't forget your laptop. Kenneth will be blogging along, live, and you're encouraged to log in and share your thoughts and questions here. >More  Zola Jesus is in colossal voice at intimate Project Lodge show

Zola Jesus celebrated the release of her new EP, Stridulum, last night at theProject Lodge. The show marked the UW-Madison’s student’s return to playing in her hometown after a year’s absence, and based on the raucous admiration from the audience, she was sorely missed. >More > PREVIOUS DAILY POSTS

MADISON MISCELLANY

Shot fired in the air during disturbance in Willy St. parking lot. MPD
What's going on with the library? Alders want to know! Brenda Konkel
"Don't blink, you'll miss it. The new/amended TIF and land use applications for the Edgewater may fly by in 9 days." Brenda Konkel
Madison resident Benjamin Nelms takes out full-page ad in Hattiesburg paper calling for Brett Favre to return to Vikings. Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Why is there no development in the East Washington corridor? Brenda Konkel
The cutting and slashing at ABC News is bound to happen here in Madison. Tim Morrissey
Shit, I agree with a Wisconsin State Journal editorial. Brenda Konkel
"Cimino's seemed to be a jumping joint even in the middle of a rainy/slushy night. People came in to grab take-out pizza most of the time we were loitering at their tables. Having not had comparative fare, we're happy to know that there's at least decent pizza in Waunakee." Eating in Madison A to Z
Quick question: why is Madison Metro allowed to run its operations so sloppily that this overtime problem even happens? Tim Morrissey
Tommy Thompson looks hard at Senate bid Politico
UW fraternity turns Overture into a frat house (read the linked PDF) Badger Herald
An update on the website for rating Madison landlords Jack Craver
View photos of the performers at Fire Ball 2010 Dave Kreisman @ Dane101
"The continuation of what is now part one of the report and comment on last night's 'neighborhood meeting' on the Edgewater" Brenda Konkel
"Your guide to outdoor hockey at Camp Randall Stadium" Adam Hoge @ Bucky's 5th Quarter
"UW-Madison continues distinguished Peace Corps legacy" UW Comm.
Why Madison Memorial forensics coach Tom Hardin is right about salaries for teaching extracurriculars Nick Bubb
"An interview with Zion I" Steve Furay @ Dane101
"Gingerbread Jersey grows up" Jeanne Carpenter
A report on the Madison Plan Commission discussion on the waterfront setback ordinance change for the Edgewater Brenda Konkel
"Frustration over a lack of city action will greet the proposed Edgewater Hotel renovation when it arrives at the Madison Plan Commission for review on Monday" Paul Snyder
A report on the Monona City Council meeting on February 1 Doug Wood
"New UW-Madison agronomist leads international corn-breeding project" UW Comm.
"Edgewater: We don't agree on anything! (This project and process is a mess!)" Brenda Konkel
"Wisconsin should follow Cali on open source software" Lukas Diaz
"What's with the open water on Lake Wingra?" Peter Patau
"Signing day thoughts: Since when is UW loaded at QB? Adam Hoge @ Bucky's 5th Quarter
A review of the Nick Oliveri, Droids Attack, and Helen Money show at the Frequency on February 2 Kiki Schueler
A review of Must Destroy by Droids Attack MouthForWar.net
"After venturing out on Lake Monona one chilly Friday morning, I learned that braving the elements to provide a meal for your family is about as gangster as it gets" Rob Franklin @ 608 Magazine
"You have to give Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan some credit" Jesse Russell @ Dane101
"Terrence Wall needs to end U.S. Senate campaign" Gregory Humphrey
"Anvil chorus on a winter lake" David Thompson
"Knitting during a live concert is rude, very rude" Jacob Stockinger
"Students make an impact on patients through research" UW Comm.
"Life's a GAS: The German Art Students" Aaron Scholz @ Dane101
"James O'Keefe and the downward trajectory of the right-wing campus 'conspiracy'" as viewed by an old hand at the Badger Herald John Zipperer
"Frontier Airlines launches service between Madison and Denver" Dane Co.
"Let me leave it at this: As your mayor, I'm asking if it'd kill ya to lay off the salt shaker a little" Dave Cieslewicz @ WMMM
What did the Madison Urban Design Commission decide about the Edgewater at its meeting on February 3 Brenda Konkel

BLASKA'S BLOG

Blaska's Blog conjures a new enemy: private insurance!

One would think portraying insurance companies as inglorious basterds would be a tough sell in a place like metro Madison, WI, home to American Family, National Guardian Life, CUNA, General Casualty, and others. But that is what our current President is trying to do to breathe life into his moribund ObamaCare. >More Blaska's Blog turns up the heat on City Hall

The squire of Stately Blaska Manor, clad in a black velour smoking jacket, entered the Karl Rove Study of the Stately Manor, now hushed for the midnight hour. There he encountered Ruben Mamoulian, his bibulous manservant, in his customary state of dishabille, face-down in a bowl of punch. >More

EMILY'S POST

Emily's Post: Poll dancing with WPRI and UW-Madison

Here's the question for today: Should a public university that prides itself on intellectual honesty and vigorous sifting and winnowing in order to discover truth join forces with a partisan organization to conduct public opinion polls? >More Emily's Post: Wisconsin's overcrowded prisons aren't rehabilitating inmates

The U.S. has the highest documented incarceration rate in the world. Even taking into consideration those countries that don't properly report the number of people it locks up, the numbers in America are staggering. Prison overpopulation has become a very real, very urgent problem in most states, so I can't say that it's a surprise to hear about it happening right here in Wisconsin. >More

THE SCONZ

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A run-down of the top local news accompanied by a delicious display of a local delicacy. >More Cap Times loses open records battle

The decision might have been legally sound, but what are we going to do to check the power of the governor to withhold records whenever it suits him? >More

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