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Meanwhile, Back in Wisconsin: A “Hurricane of Snow”–State of Emergency Declared for Southern Wisconsin

• February 2, 2011 • Comments Off

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Christmas Songs: “Merry Christmas, Baby,” Otis Redding, 1968

• December 25, 2010 • 37 Comments

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In Case You Missed It: Working women and Mallards fans have it good May 22, 2013
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
Jim Goodman: March against Monsanto on Saturday May 22, 2013
Reject corporate ownership of the food system by joining the march against Monsanto.
Fervent Vernon Hershberger supporters come from all walks of life May 22, 2013
Many believe the farmer isn't getting a fair trial because of rules set down by the judge barring mention of raw milk.
Fire chief says city and tech college still working on training agreement May 22, 2013
Fire Chief Steven Davis says the city still intends to share training facilities with Madison College.
Steve Nass vs. Madison College May 22, 2013
It appears public higher education entities in Madison just can't win with at least one Republican legislator.
Bill Lueders: Dollars grease skids for school choice May 22, 2013
Pro-voucher group American Federation for Children told its funders it spent $2.4 million in Wisconsin last year to elect school choice candidates. In filings to the state, it reported spendin…
UW bids out sports concessions contract; longstanding deal with W Club could end May 22, 2013
The National W Club has managed concessions for Badgers events since 1962 but it voted to end its contract early so the UW athletic department could get "new, fresh ideas."
Madison Mallards serve up the winning pitch May 22, 2013
Using unpaid college players, the baseball team turns the Warner Park "Duck Pond" into a popular destination every summer.

The Chicago Tribune

CPS approves largest school closure in city's history May 22, 2013
After hearing from aldermen, angry parents and community members in a meeting interrupted several times by protesters, the Chicago Board of Education today approved a plan to close 49 elementary schools and one high school program.
CPS board: Close 49 elementary schools, 1 high school program May 22, 2013
CPS closings blog: After hearing from aldermen, angry parents and community members in a meeting interrupted several time by protesters, the Chicago Board of Education today approved a plan to close 49 elementary schools and one high school program.
70 mph highway speed limit bill sent to Quinn May 22, 2013
The Illinois House today sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would raise the speed limit on non-urban interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph.
Trump Tower case: 'He scammed her, he humiliated her' May 22, 2013
An attorney for the plaintiff who said "someone had to stand up to" Donald Trump, put a number to the damages she is seeking from a jury: $6M.
Oklahoma governor vows to rebuild, 'regain our strength' May 22, 2013
Even as rescue efforts yielded to recovery today following the massive tornado that hit Moore, Okla., officials were already looking to town's future. "We will rebuild," Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said.
Urlacher retires: 'Didn't want to play for anybody else' May 22, 2013
Brian Urlacher, former Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker, announced his retirement from the NFL today, three days shy of his 35th birthday.
Boy, 16, killed in Back of the Yards neighborhood May 22, 2013
A 16-year-old boy was gunned down in the South Side's Back of the Yards neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Senate pension plan savings scaled back by half May 22, 2013
Senate President John Cullerton's pension plan wouldn't cut as much as originally estimated, a fact that could boost chances for the rival House legislation.

The New York Times

Garcetti Wins Los Angeles Mayor’s Race May 23, 2013
Amid low voter turnout, City Councilman Eric Garcetti beat the city controller, Wendy Greuel, and will take over a city facing myriad problems.
Man Being Queried on Tsarnaev Ties Is Killed by Officer May 23, 2013
Authorities killed a man after he reportedly tried to attack two officers who were interviewing him about links to Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the Boston bombing suspects, and about a 2011 murder.
National Briefing | New England: Massachusetts: Lieutenant Governor to Resign May 23, 2013
Timothy P. Murray said on Wednesday that he would resign on June 2, a move that surprised the political establishment there.
New Details Emerge in Aurora Theater Shootings May 22, 2013
James E. Holmes, charged with murder in the mass shootings in a Colorado movie theater, had received six packages from an online ammunition dealer before the attacks, unsealed documents revealed.
Boy Scouts to Vote on Permitting Gay Youths May 22, 2013
Boy Scout leaders from around the country were to hold a vote by secret ballot on Thursday on a landmark proposal to allow gay youths but not gay adult leaders.
Sergeant Accused of Secretly Filming Female Cadets May 22, 2013
The suspect, Sgt. First Class Michael McClendon, sometimes videotaped West Point cadets when they were in the shower, officials said.
Farm Subsidy Recipient Backs Food Stamp Cuts May 22, 2013
Representative Stephen Fincher, Republican of Tennessee, collected nearly $3.5 million in subsidies from 1999 to 2012, an environment group found.
Despite Protests, Chicago to Close 49 Schools May 22, 2013
The move singled out schools that officials said were half empty after population losses, but that opponents said targeted low-income minority communities.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Court rejects Arizona abortion law
Court rejects Arizona abortion law A federal appeals court that included an ardent opponent of abortion struck down Arizona's ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy Tuesday, citing 40 years of Supreme Court precedents that allow a woman to terminate her pregnancy if the fetus is not yet viable. Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproducti […]
Supplier urged use of banned Bay Bridge rods
Supplier urged use of banned Bay Bridge rods San Francisco Chronicle Copyright 2013 San Francisco Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 9:11 am, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Caltrans decided to install high-risk steel rods on the Bay Bridge's new eastern span after a supplier pointe […]
Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, dies
Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, dies Ray Manzarek, the founding member and keyboard player for the Doors whose haunting and sweetly melodic organ riffs loomed large in the psychedelic rock era, died Monday at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany. Formed in 1965, when Mr. Manzarek had a chance encounter with aspiring poet and film student Jim Morrison at V […]
Expert: Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods
Expert: Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods Caltrans needs to examine hundreds of at-risk rods on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge and replace any that are hard enough to be vulnerable to cracking, says an internationally known expert who serves as an adviser to the state agency. John Fisher, 82, an emeritus professor of civil engineering at Lehigh Univers […]
Senators to query Apple on tax shelters
Senators to query Apple on tax shelters Apple CEO Tim Cook is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to explain why the Cupertino computer giant is avoiding paying billions of dollars in taxes by diverting nearly two-thirds of its pretax revenue through Irish subsidiaries. McCain called the argument by multinat […]
Deadly twister hits Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa
Deadly twister hits Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:58 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 A tornado that severely damaged a mobile home park southeast of Oklahoma City killed a 79-year-old man whose body was found in an op […]
Israeli-Syrian threats bolster tensions
Israeli-Syrian threats bolster tensions Los Angeles Times Copyright 2013 Los Angeles Times. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:34 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 Fears of an escalation of violence between Israel and Syria grew Sunday with renewed Israeli threats to destroy Syrian weapons cache […]
News of the day From Across the Globe, May 20
News of the day From Across the Globe, May 20 Around 11,000 police officers and soldiers blocked an annual conference Sunday at Tunisia's main religious center by a radical Islamist movement that has been implicated in attacks across the country. The leader of the group, Seifallah Ben Hassine, is wanted for his involvement in a mob attack on the U.S. Em […]

The San Jose Mercury News

Concord: Bomb squad called out for search near Four Corners May 22, 2013
Police at the scene of an explosives search of a single-story home would not say what they were looking for, but a member of the Walnut Creek Bomb Squad appeared to clear the home around 4:40 p.m.
Tesla Motors fully repays $465 million federal loan nine years early May 22, 2013
In a huge boost for the Obama Administration and clean-energy firms, electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors announced Wednesday that it has paid back its $465 million government loan in full and nine years early.
'Arrested Development' defies the odds with Netflix rebirth May 22, 2013
Never-say-die efforts helped to bring beloved cult comedy back to life.
49ers' Harbaugh: Michael Crabtree not expected to miss entire season May 22, 2013
Wide receiver Michael Crabtree tore an Achilles tendon Tuesday as the 49ers began offseason team activities and underwent surgery on Wednesday morning.
Review: 'The Hangover Part III' short on laughs May 22, 2013
'The Hangover Part III' has none of the humor and fun of the original comedy.
Survey shocker: Drivers putting brakes on cellphone use May 22, 2013
New survey shows in California fewer motorists appear to be talking into hand-held cellphones as they drive along state highways and city streets but number of people texting is on the rise.
San Francisco Giants lose to Washington Nationals 2-1 in 10 innings May 22, 2013
The Giants weren't able to complete a sweep on Wednesday, losing 2-1 to the Washington Nationals in the second straight extra-innings game between two National League contenders.
Barbara Oliver, Berkeley theater icon, dead at 85 May 22, 2013
Founder of Berkeley's Aurora Theatre, Barbara Oliver was an actor, director, Cal instructor and beloved 'Grand Dame of local theater.'

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Louisiana test scores relatively flat amidst concern about next year's tougher tests May 22, 2013
Louisiana standardized test scores for third- through eighth-graders stayed essentially flat this year: 69 percent of those students scored at or above grade level compared to 68 percent last year, according to results released Wednesday. "Good news continues in Louisiana...
Louisiana Senate OKs pay raise for judges, with grumbling from some lawmakers May 22, 2013
Louisiana's judges would receive pay raises of between $16,000 and $19,250 over five years under a bill approved by the Senate on Wednesday. The bill was passed over the objections of some lawmakers who noted that state workers have not...
Jefferson Performing Arts Center contractor needs June 12 deadline for deal, officials say May 22, 2013
Jefferson Parish Council Chairman Chris Roberts is giving the Performing Arts Center's builder until June 12 to reach a deal to finish the project or face a council vote toward putting the firm on default
Louisiana assessors could raise their own pay under bill headed to House floor, but lawmakers warn against it May 22, 2013
Assessors in Louisiana would be able to raise their own salaries by up to about 17 percent over four years under a bill headed to the state House. But lawmakers warned assessors that doing so could prompt a backlash...
Education live chat: Ask NOLA.com reporters about test scores, other school matters May 22, 2013
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune education reporters Danielle Dreilinger, Katherine Sayre and Sarah Tan will be chatting live online Thursday at noon about the new LEAP scores and other matters related to elementary and secondary education in Louisiana, Jefferson, Orleans and...
New community -- Fairfield -- envisioned for West Bank after bridge expansion May 22, 2013
Creating a catalyst for development at the western end of the West Bank. where the Huey P. Long Bridge expansion is almost complete, Jefferson Parish leaders could soon unveil a marketing strategy for a new community. Called Fairfield, the community would...
Piazza d'Italia facelift looms large May 22, 2013
While it never became a major center of public life in New Orleans, the Piazza d'Italia does share one thing in common with the Roman Forum: it needs work. Mayor Mitch Landrieu has scheduled a press conference 2 p.m....
Louisiana voucher students score almost 30 points below average on LEAP tests May 22, 2013
As Gov. Bobby Jindal tries again to fund his controversial school voucher program, new test scores indicate that many of the current students educated with public money in private schools are not thriving. Or at least they aren't yet.Released Wednesday,...

The Guardian, UK

Khomeini daughter attacks Rafsanjani ban May 22, 2013
Zahra Mostafavi, whose father founded Iran's Islamic republic, calls on supreme leader to reverse guardian council's decisionThe daughter of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of Iran's Islamic republic, has protested against the disqualification of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani from next month's presidential election.Zahra Mostafavi has […]
Everest climbers queue for two hours May 22, 2013
Concerns rise about overcrowding and novices causing queues on highest peak as 60th anniversary of Everest conquest nearsClimbers returning from Everest have described scenes of chaos on the roof of the world as 100 people tried to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain within a few hours of each other.Christian Elde, 37, and Trond Eilertsen, […]
FBI kills man linked to Boston bombing May 22, 2013
Ibragim Todashev allegedly 'flipped out' during questioning by agents in Orlando and attacked an officer inside his apartmentA man shot dead by an FBI agent in Florida late on Tuesday was an acquaintance of the Boston marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, a friend has said.Ibragim Todashev, 27, had been questioned during the day by federal ag […]
Angela Merkel is Forbes' top woman again May 22, 2013
German chancellor tops list of most powerful women for third year running, while Queen drops 14 places to 40thThe Queen and JK Rowling are once again the only two British women to feature in the Forbes Most Powerful Women list, which has been led by Angela Merkel for the third year running.The German chancellor is ranked ahead of Brazil's president Dilm […]
Austerity: IMF 1, Osborne 0 | Editorial May 22, 2013
Somehow, in the looking-glass world of Mr Osborne's Treasury, the IMF's litany of criticisms counts as relatively good newsThe IMF on Wednesday told George Osborne that the UK remains a "long way from … recovery"; that "persistent slow growth could permanently damage medium-term growth prospects"; that, six years on from the col […]
Anti-Muslim reprisals after Woolwich attack May 22, 2013
English Defence League in street battles with police in Woolwich and mosques attacked in apparent acts of revengeScores of supporters of the English Defence League threw bottles at police and chanted anti-Muslim slogans in Woolwich hours after the murder of one man and the shooting of his two suspected assailants.About 100 men, including some wearing balacla […]
When Winston Churchill met Joseph Stalin: suckling pigs and savage brews May 22, 2013
Newly declassified letter from Foreign Office official describes wartime meeting between two national leaders in MoscowA colourful description of how Winston Churchill spent a night drinking with Joseph Stalin in Moscow during a wartime meeting is contained in a letter from Sir Alexander Cadogan, a top official at the Foreign Office, contained in a highly cl […]
Wartime MI6 had secret plans for 'liquidation or kidnapping' of targets May 22, 2013
National Archives reveal plan to sow dissension among Soviet communists then kill Rommel and top Gestapos before D-DayMI6 drew up plans for clandestine operations, including the "liquidation of selected individuals" and "kidnapping of high ranking Communist personalities" as the second world war led to the cold war, secret intelligence fi […]

The BBC

Boston bomb investigators kill man May 22, 2013
A Florida man was shot and killed as he became violent under questioning by Boston bombing investigators, FBI officials say.
US mayor to push tornado shelter law May 22, 2013
The mayor of the tornado-devastated town of Moore in Oklahoma vows to push for a new law on shelters, after Monday's deadly twister.
Nigeria author Achebe to be buried May 23, 2013
Renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who died in March, is due to be buried in his home town in Anambra state.
Amnesty condemns abuse 'inaction' May 22, 2013
Amnesty International accuses governments of using state sovereignty as an "excuse" for failing to intervene in emergencies such as in Syria.
Germany tops BBC country image poll May 22, 2013
A poll in 25 countries for the BBC World Service suggests Germany is the most favourably viewed country in the world.
EU in drive against tax evasion May 22, 2013
EU leaders say they are committed to tackling tax evasion and will push for global action to curb banking secrecy.
US reveals four citizen drone deaths May 23, 2013
US Attorney General Eric Holder confirms four American citizens have been killed in US drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan since 2011.
Ai Weiwei song rages against state May 22, 2013
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei releases a foul-mouthed music video in which he recreates his detention and rages against abuses of state power.

The Independent, UK

Oklahoma twister that hit Moore ‘more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb’ May 22, 2013
The vast tornado that struck an Oklahoma suburb on Monday afternoon dwarfed even the Hiroshima atomic bomb in its destructive power, according to scientists.
FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning in Florida May 22, 2013
An FBI agent has shot and killed a Chechen man with alleged ties to deceased Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, in what was described as a “violent confrontation” in the early hours of Wednesday in Orlando, Florida.
Oklahoma tornado: The lucky lost their homes. The unlucky lost their lives May 22, 2013
When the sirens started their ominous song shortly after lunch, Pete Prieto barely looked up. “Here comes another hailstorm, whoop-de-doo,” he remembers saying to himself. And when his wife, Diane, declared she was worried enough to drive to the school to pick their two kids up early, he sighed. “They are going to be fine,” he told her.
'I learned some tough lessons': Disgraced Anthony Weiner joins race for New York mayor May 22, 2013
Two years after Anthony Weiner’s political career was undone by revelations that he had been sending lewd pictures of himself to women on Twitter, the former Congressman has announced a bid to return to public life by running in the race to succeed Michael Bloomberg as the Mayor of New York.
Oklahoma tornado: Search nears the end for Moore storm survivors as Mayor vows to ensure shelters are built in new houses May 22, 2013
The search by emergency workers for survivors in the wreckage left by the huge tornado that ripped through an Oklahoma suburb is coming to an end, according to officials.
FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning May 22, 2013
An FBI agent shot and killed a Florida man with suspected links to the Boston Marathon bombings early on Wednesday, NBC News reported.
In pictures: Nasa images of Oklahoma tornado reveal scale of storm May 22, 2013
Nasa has released images taken by satellites showing the devastating tornado as it struck the town of Moore in Oklahoma.
'I learned some tough lessons': Anthony Weiner launches comeback with bid to become New York Mayor May 22, 2013
Ex-congressman Anthony Weiner whose career imploded in a rash of raunchy tweets two years ago said in a YouTube video announcement that he is running for mayor of New York City. He had said last month he was considering entering the race.

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