Wis. bear population up sixfold over last 20 years

MADISON(AP) - State officials say the number of bears in Wisconsin has increased sixfold in the last 20 years.
Ed Culhane says there are about 30,000 bears in the state. There were about 5,000 a few decades back.

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We have had quite a few sightings of bears around here. Now if we could get the wolf population back up also, we should have a better wildlife balance.

mafia wars

I love to play Mafia Wars, on facebook. I was reading some of the other peoples comments and came across this gem :D

"Men always whine about how we suffocate them. But surely, if you can still hear them whining, then you're not pushing down on the pillow hard enough!!"

(yeah, I found it funny, I'm evil that way)

They Lied

We were told afternoon showers/storms. It is now 6:30 p.m. The sun is shining, it is a very breezy 85 degrees, and there are a few cotton ball clouds in the sky.
Where the heck is my RAIN???

bits and pieces

Pieces and parts from the subject line of spam mail.

Claim your free forbidden fruit. It's summer lovin' ending tomorrow. Wondering where everybody is? On the desert wild. You're in charge. Contact an administrator. Service activation at Central Park. Having problems downloading someone in you department? Respect and the personal hula hoop space.

And just because I like you, here is a tip from someone who knows.

Stay out of trouble.

Stupid lazy people

I love my job. Everyday that I wake up and am still employed is a great day to me.
Yesterday was not a good day. I came the closest I have ever come to striking another human being. I actually had to walk away before the brain could send the signal to my hand. I work with a lady, I call her the "Queen of Whine". Her husband was fired from his job last year, and still hasn't found another job. (He isn't trying very hard though) From the moment she walks in the door, right up until quitting time, she whines, complains, generally makes everyone miserable. Yesterday I had to work with her on the boom line, instead of being tucked safely in my own little corner, on the grinder, where I belong. No sooner had we started shift, she started in whining. It didn't matter what subject we tried to change the conversation too, she had a whine about it. Then the spec sheet didn't make sense to her, even after we ALL explained how to load the booms on the skid. Nope, she had to go find a supervisor to explain it to her. This person has been with the company 8 years longer than I have, and she can't remember a dayem thing from day to day. And no, there is nothing wrong with her mentally (at least not like some of you are probably thinking) She has new excuses everyday. Any little thing to delay working. When she left to go find a supervisor to explain the spec sheet I finally had enough. I excused myself and walked away for a few minutes.
If you hate your job that much, then for all of our sakes QUIT.

sunshine and more sunshine

Now most people would love to see that as their forecast for the next week. Not so much here. Things are looking mighty thirsty, from the grass to the garden to all the fields around. We have had 2 days where it misted out. It wasn't even enough to be called rain, but a light mist. I know we aren't the only ones crying for a little moisture either. So if you can spare a few drops, send them this way. PLEASE.

Happy Independence Day

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Let's all remember exactly WHY we celebrate this day!