Evansville Observer

Pioneer Press: Soucheray: "Until we start killing more deer, none of us are safe"

2009-11-29T12:44:00.002-06:00

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The Top Ten Reasons for Tiger Woods not speaking to the police till Sunday

2009-11-29T09:05:00.001-06:00

#10. He wanted time to complete reading the biography of Edward Kennedy.

#9. He wanted to review with his wife the proper swing of a nine iron.

#8. He wanted to finish watching the latest of the vampire movies available.

#7. He wants to change his name from "Tiger", to something...anything else.

#6. He wants to rename his yacht "Privacy" and cannot think of another name.

#5. He wants to check the insurance coverage for hitting a fire hydrant.

#4. He wants to get the story straight about what happened.

#3. He wants to review the thin line between love and hate.

#2. He wants to review whether he really did have an affair with that woman.

#1. He cannot figure out which iron to use.

Duluth Trading: 12 Days of Christmas Deals---Deal #5

2009-11-29T08:33:00.000-06:00

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Wind Turbine Syndrome clinical study published

2009-11-29T08:28:00.002-06:00

Wind Turbine Syndrome*
*Clinical study of health effects of large wind turbines published*

-- Press Release --

Rowe, Mass., Nov. 28, 2009 -- Dr. Nina Pierpont, a pediatrician and
population biologist in Malone, New York, has announced the publication
of her book-length study: Wind Turbine Syndrome: A Report on a Natural
Experiment. [1]

In interviews with 10 families living 1,000-4,900 feet away from
recently built industrial-size wind turbines, a "cluster" of symptoms
was revealed: from sleep disturbance, which affected almost everyone, to
headache to tinnitus, vertigo, nausea, irritability, memory and
concentration problems, and panic episodes. Industrial wind turbines
have a total height of 300-400 feet or more, with blades of 125-150 feet
that sweep 1.5-2 acres of vertical airspace.

The book includes supportive reviews and notices by several noted
physicians in related disciplines. Although primarily directed towards
medical professionals, it includes an informative and often poetic
version for the lay audience.

The individuals affected by Wind Turbine Syndrome noticed that they
developed symptoms after the turbines near their homes started turning.
Symptoms were relieved when they left the area and resumed on their
return. Eight of the ten families eventually moved away from their homes
because of the severity of the symptoms.

Although not everyone living near turbines is subject to these symptoms,
the data Pierpont presents are a concern, considering the current
political drive to construct more and ever larger industrial wind
turbines close to people's homes, as well as in the habitats of other
equally or more sensitive animals.

Pierpont's sample size was large enough to show that individuals with
pre-existing migraines, motion sensitivity, or inner ear damage are
particularly vulnerable. People with anxiety or other mental health
problems are not particularly susceptible, she says, contradicting the
common claim of industry developers that "it's all in their head".

"This report is a public health wake-up call that our elected officials
and administrators need to take very seriously", said Eric Rosenbloom,
president of National Wind Watch, a clearinghouse for information about
the adverse effects of industrial wind energy development.

Pierpont and other health and noise experts agree that at a minimum,
large wind turbines should be 2 kilometers (1-1/4 miles) from any
residence. [2]

According to Pierpont, low-frequency noise or vibration from the wind
turbines acts on the balance organs of the inner ear to make the body
think it is moving. And this misperception of motion affects other brain
functions, including physical reflexes, spatial processing and memory,
and physiological fear responses (such as pounding heart and nausea).

Notes
1. Santa Fe, NM: K-Selected Books. See http://www.windturbinesyndrome.com/
2. http://www.wind-watch.org/ww-noise-health.php

StarTribune; Minn Economist is thorn in the Governors...side

2009-11-28T12:35:00.000-06:00

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ThanksGIVING Day

2009-11-27T08:11:00.000-06:00

Many celebrate Thanksgiving by adding a charitable run/walk to the morning. There are a surprising number of your neighbors from Evansville participating in the annual Berbee Derby to raise money for technology in the classrooms. And they have a lot of fun!

ThanksGIVING Day Fun

2009-11-27T08:09:00.001-06:00

Black Friday Deal Corner: Side Clip Suspenders $10 at Duluth Trading

2009-11-27T07:22:00.000-06:00

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Video: Yahoo: Finance Tech Ticker: Bernanke got everything wrong

2009-11-26T20:44:00.000-06:00

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Yahoo: On Line Retailing Looks Bright this Christmas

2009-11-26T19:31:00.000-06:00

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Nichols: Bill Moyers and the tale of two Quagmires

2009-11-26T18:54:00.001-06:00

Timely memories about classic choices that define....and destroy. Click on the post.

Deal Corner; Follow the deals on "Cybermonday.com "

2009-11-26T18:23:00.000-06:00

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The Santa Ball Cap---

2009-11-26T12:27:00.000-06:00

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Next No-Call Deadline is Nov. 30th

2009-11-26T12:22:00.002-06:00

Next No-Call Deadline Is Monday, Nov. 30
Information Courtesy of the WI Dept. of Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection

MADISON...Nov. 30, is the last day to sign up for the next no-call list, which goes into effect Jan. 1. Consumers can always sign up later, but they will not be on the list until April 1.

To place your number on the list, simply go online to https://nocall.wisconsin.gov/web/home.asp or dial 1-866-966-2255 (1-866-9No-Call). This website and toll-free number are available 24 hours a day.

Consumers must sign up every two years. If you are not certain that you signed up within the last two years, you should sign up again to be sure you are not dropped from the list.

For more consumer information, or to file a consumer complaint, contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection online at http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/, via e-mail at hotline@wi.gov, or by calling the toll-free hotline at 1-800-422-7128.

Mailbag: I and E Club; Wednesday, Dec 9; Special fun all invited

2009-11-25T19:33:00.000-06:00

Evansville Area Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club (I & E Club)
Please Join Us for Our December Holiday Bash!
Wednesday, December 9, 6:30 pm
For our December meeting, we will be having an invention activity/contest. We will divide into groups, and each group will have a number of random items to create an invention. In addition to this fun invention activity, we will have plenty of food and refreshments and ample time for networking and sharing ideas. Please bring an item/object that might not be useful by itself, but if you are creative and add a few more "items" you might come up with the next latest, greatest invention. Note that your “item” will go home with you at the end of the meeting.
The Club will provide food and beverage. Please feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert to pass.
Come share resources, exchange ideas, and be mentored. The club welcomes not just inventors and entrepreneurs, but also established businesses, new businesses, and investors. Everyone, of all ages is welcome! Keep in mind that invention is more than just creating new gizmos, it is innovation too. It can be creating a new service, process, concept, mind-set, message, or strategy which is better than the existing alternatives. You never know who you might meet and what you might learn!
We Meet on the Second Wednesday of Every Month @ 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Eager Economy Building
7 East Main Street
Evansville, WI 53536
(brick building, lower level)
For more information contact:
John Gishnock

Plan Commission to meet Tuesday to approve duplex at 204 W Main with CUP

2009-11-25T19:28:00.000-06:00

(Ed.note: This is the staff report that goes with the agenda for the meeting on Tuesday.)

Description of Request: The applicant has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for use of an
existing residential property for a twofamily
residence . There are a number of twofamily
residences in
the surrounding blocks. The residence at 204 W. Main Appears to have previously been used as a twofamily
residence
Zoning: The property is currently zoned R2
Residential District, which allows twofamily
residences as
a conditional use.
Parking: Section 130321
requires 3 parking stalls for single family and two family dwelling units. The
property has two parking stalls within the existing garage and two stalls on the driveway apron. Section
Staff Report – Conditional Use Permit
204 W. Main Street
Page 2
130321
allows waivers of the parking requirements. Staff recommends granting a waiver of the
requirement for three stalls per unit and allowing the proposed use with the four existing parking stalls.
Recommended Motion: The Plan Commission approves a CUP for a twofamily
residence at 204 W.
Main Street and the waiver of the requirement for three parking stalls per unit.

NYT: Housing--a new dip coming?

2009-11-25T08:06:00.000-06:00

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Plan Commisison Meets next Tuesday

2009-11-25T07:54:00.000-06:00

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StarTribune: Minn drivers told to park cars till air quality improves

2009-11-23T19:52:00.000-06:00

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Public Works Meets Tomorrow Night----

2009-11-23T18:01:00.002-06:00

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Gazette; Janesville Schools plan for possible school closure

2009-11-23T05:44:00.002-06:00

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WSJ: The Overture Center may cost taxpayers money soon

2009-11-22T19:15:00.002-06:00

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Gazette; Changes for Brodhead Businesses

2009-11-22T19:12:00.002-06:00

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StarTribune: "The Tweet before Christmas.....

2009-11-22T18:53:00.000-06:00

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Blogs; Mayor Dave's Dream: Every town like Potosi--but so many brewery museums?

2009-11-22T14:08:00.000-06:00

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