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By Don Boots Jensen
Sunday, Mar 15 2009, 05:31 PM
In today's economy you must be carefull. You must research all of your investments. You must safeguard your hard earned cash. This advice is a sure fire way to make informed investment decisions.
A close friend, Paul (his last name will not be revealed for employment reasons) has not lost one penny of his investments this past year. He gave me these tips over the weekend. I would suggest you look them over and decide if they are right for you.
Grab a pen and paper, you will want to write them down and carry them in your pocket. Please, share them with your family and friends. They will thank you for the free advice.
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Helium was up.
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Feathers were down.
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Paper was stationary.
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Pencils lost a few points.
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Hiking equipment was trailing.
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Elevators rose.
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While escalators continued their slow decline.
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Weights were up in heavy trading.
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Mining equipment hit rock bottom.
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Balloon prices were inflated.
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The market for raisins dried up.
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Coke fizzled.
- And Scott tissue touched a new bottom.
Now call your broker, share this info with him or her and invest some of that hard earned cash and let me know if this advice made your investment decisions easier in todays economy.
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By Don Boots Jensen
Tuesday, Nov 11 2008, 05:13 PM
The city is now accepting proposals for what will be the first residential development in the state of Wisconsin fully powered by renewable energy sources, Ald. Tony Zielinski said today. The Net Zero Energy project in Bay View, located on the former U.S. Army Reserve site at 2372 S. Logan Ave., encompasses an entire two-block area within walking distance of the Bay View/S. Kinnickinnic Ave. business district, and with easy access to Lake Michigan and downtown.
Alderman Zielinski said the future residential units at the site will most likely be powered entirely by solar energy and wind power. "This will be a catalytic project showing that homes can be powered by solar, wind, and even geo-thermal energy sources, emitting zero green house gases," the alderman said.
"We think this location is beneficial because it is likely that Bay View residents will quickly see the benefits of 100% renewable energy and will choose to use it to power their own homes and businesses," said Alderman Zielinski, a member of the Common Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee.
According to the Department of City Development’s RFP, development proposals for the site must be net zero energy, meaning that the amount of energy created on-site through renewable energy resources annually is equal to or greater than the amount of energy consumed annually. In addition, a high level of sustainable building elements and energy-efficient practices is required
One major incentive for potential developers is help defraying costs.
In fact, according to Alderman Zielinski, Congress has approved a 30% solar tax credit with no cap for both single-family and multi-family homes, and Focus On Energy offers an additional 25% rebate to eligible renewable energy residential projects in Wisconsin.
Using 100% renewable energy (and not fossil fuels) helps create jobs in the U.S. and locally, according to Alderman Zielinski, as local workers are hired to manufacture and install the energy systems for the residences. "Milwaukeeans will benefit ultimately because they’ll see the initial wave of ‘green sector’ jobs and business growth that’s expected to take place during the next few years, and we’ll all benefit as well by the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions," he said.
"And instead of cutting a check to the energy company every month, owners of 100% renewable energy homes will actually receive a check from the energy company as it looks to invest in these important new energy sources," he said.
Proposals must be submitted by January 17, 2009. To learn more about the project please go to www.mkedcd.org/realestate/ArmyReserveSite/Main.html
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By Don Boots Jensen
Wednesday, Jun 25 2008, 09:34 PM
The Silent generation, people born before 1946.
The Baby Boomers, people born between 1946 and 1959.
Generation X, people born between 1960 and 1979.
Generation Y, people born between 1980 and 1995.
Why do we call the last one-generation Y? I did not know, but a caricaturist explains it eloquently below...Learned something new!
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By Don Boots Jensen
Sunday, Feb 17 2008, 08:37 PM
A picture is worth a thousand words. Enough said?
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By Don Boots Jensen
Sunday, Jun 24 2007, 05:33 PM
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It is that time of year when the sun shines bright and the urge to try new foods strikes your fancy. You do not have to go far to satisfy that urge . . . head over to the South Shore Farmers’ Market.
The market is located in South Shore Park, 2900 South Shore Drive, Milwaukee. Each Saturday, from 8- 12 noon, through October 20th, there is an interesting special event followed by a musical event while the market is open. And, it is FREE!
Here is a brief rundown of some of the events. When you stop down you can pick up a complete schedule for yourself. The free special event runs from 9:15-10am. The free music runs from 10:15-11:15am.
• June 30th – NIA Demonstration followed by the John Stano Guitar, Harmonica, and Vocal
• July7th – Trillium Tribal Belly Dancing followed by the Duo Romantic Mandolin Melodies
• July 14th – Market Closed for the South Shore Water Frolics and Parade
• July 21st – Cooking with Groppi’s Market followed by Tom and Barb Webber Folk Music
Don’t miss out on these events, see you there!
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