QUOTATIONS

“Something to think about: The Earth is 4.6 billion years old. Let’s scale that to 46 years. People have been here for four hours. Our Industrial Revolution began 1 minute ago. In that time we have destroyed more than 50 per cent of the world’s forests. This is not sustainable.” --Anonymous “Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he or she sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” –Robert F. Kennedy “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything ...

THANK YOU FROM MIDDLE WISCONSIN

We are entering 2017. Somewhat to our own surprise, we at Middle Wisconsin are in our sixth year of publishing. For better or worse, those six years have witnessed remarkable history. Through it all we have had a wonderful readership. Many of you have been following our work since we began. We have received heartfelt support and encouragement, and have often heard how much we are appreciated. We simply want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for all the kind words and thoughts you have sent our way, and thank you for reading and spreading our work. It is much ...

Scientific Ignorance in a High Tech World

“We exist in a bizarre combination of Stone Age emotions, medieval beliefs, and god-like technology.” Edward O. Wilson, author and biologist “The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.” Neil DeGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist Our modern world is the result of a long history of scientific achievement. Our homes, workplaces, and communities are filled with technology created by scientific advances. We live longer, eat better, survive diseases, and have more comfortable lives because of science. Yet despite the fact that ...

JANUARY EVENTS

Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Drinking Liberally I look forward to seeing you there. Also, it is time to talk about getting involved with Citizens Action --- they are in their 60 day organizing drive. Say goodbye to 2016 and welcome 2017 with your Wausau Drinking Liberally friends this Tuesday, January 3rd. There has been a lot to mourn in 2016 but hopefully we can reclaim some hope with the launching of a new year. If nothing else, we can support each other and lift our spirits with some spirits at DL. See you at 5:30 pm at Malarkey's THIS Tuesday, January 3rd. Satu...

Quotations for December 19, 2016

"The Dark Side is not stronger. It is, as Yoda taught us, 'Quicker, easier, more seductive.' I still believe that love will have the victory. Let us make sure that our means, our way, our method, is as refined as the beloved community goal we espouse." –Omar Safi “We need a new American story. What might we create in this country if we acknowledged that we are all vulnerable people — flesh and blood encasing bodies and minds and hearts that break, not infrequently?” --- Courtney Martin "In honor of Thanksgiving, I’m going cold turkey on my rant-and-rave ...

STATE HEALTH CARE OVERHAUL: DANGEROUS GAMBLE?

By Kathleen Marsh of POWRS The 2017-2019 Wisconsin state budget planning is well underway. Facing a huge financial hole due to ill-advised tax policy, Governor Walker is looking for ways to balance the budget, as is required by state law. One program he is targeting is the State Health Insurance Program which covers over 260,000 public employees. Walker’s idea? Self-insurance. Critics wonder if blowing up the current system for a roll-of-the-dice on self-insurance makes sense. Let’s look at the facts: The Governor has talked about moving to self-insurance for ...

November Events

NOVEMBER EVENTS… TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1….DRINKING LIBERALLY Malarkey’s Pub 408 Third Street, Wausau 5:30 – 7 p.m. See you at Malarkey's Tuesday November 1st for some last minute frights and/or flights before Election Day. The pre-election and post Halloween Drinking Liberally is this Tuesday, November 1st from 5:30 - 7 pm. I know we are all a little tired of the election, but let's have one more drink to the candidates before all is decided on Election Day on Nov. 8th...or was that Nov. 28th? See you Tuesday! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3…MARY HOEFT AND ...

OCTOBER EVENTS

Monday, October 3…CUBA AND CHANGE: POSSIBILITIES AND DANGERS Marathon County Public Library Wausau 300 N. First Ave., Wausau 6:30 p.m. Free; donations appreciated No registration required 715-842-5750 A look at Cuba of the past and present, with Cuba-born Dr. Fernando Riveron and world traveler Rick Lohr Tuesday, October 4—FAMILY LEAVE LEGISLATION Citizen Action of Wisconsin has joined with Wisconsin 9 to 5 to draw attention to the need for family leave legislation. This is a round table discussion of the Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave ...

OUTSOURCED WISCONSIN TOUR VISITS KOHL’S IN WAUSAU AREA

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You are invited to these events coming in this next week

Free and Open to the Public…. You are invited to these events coming in this next week. Monday, September 19: Town hall with Mary Hoeft, candidate for the 7th Congressional District. She’ll be at the UWMC Terrace Room from 12:00-1:00. Sponsored by AAUW (American Association of University Women). Sean Duffy has been invited for a town hall also, but that town hall has not been scheduled at this date. For more information, phone: 715-518-4147 Tuesday, September 20: Retired educator Mary Jarvis will be addressing the tax payer voucher issue....

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