Wal-Mart in Trouble Again Over Organic Marketing Practices
March 31, 2010 by Sustainable Times · Leave a Comment
Home Pesticide Manufacturer Misrepresenting Products as Certified “Organic” The Cornucopia Institute has filed legal complaints with the USDA alleging that Wal-Mart, and a North Carolina-based company, HOMS LLC, are violating the USDA organic standards by using conventional agricultural oils, and other ingredients, in pest control products that bear the word organic and the green “USDA [...]
tuesday’s top 12: blog posts!
March 30, 2010 by Katie Stephenson · Leave a Comment
I was going to put this week’s “Top 12″ on hold this week as I am boarding an airplane and I’m a little busy to say the least. Instead, I decided to make today’s tops a little list of my favorite blog posts from around the net recently. 1) This sweet post on baby names [...]
Willy Street Co-op Signs Lease on Second Retail Site in Middleton
March 30, 2010 by Sustainable Times · Leave a Comment
Willy Street Grocery Co-op (WSGC) took another giant step toward the opening of its second store when its Board of Directors President George Hofheimer and General Manager Anya Firszt signed a 15-year lease for 6825 University Avenue in Middleton. The lease signing followed a 15-day period when the Co-op shared details on the new site [...]
A slight delay for episode #107
March 29, 2010 by Cal · Leave a Comment
Sorry folks. It looks like episode 107 that we recorded on Saturday night had some technical issue in the recording. I’m working hard to try and salvage the recording but it will take some time. Thanks for your patience. Cal
happy birthday to me
March 29, 2010 by Katie Stephenson · Leave a Comment
I celebrated my thrity-(cough, cough!) birthday this weekend. Here’s a little peek at what my celebration looked like this year: 1) This Owl Gocco Print was a “birthday money” self-purchase. I’ve been eyeing it for a while. 2) My monthly book club group met on Friday and ended with Pavlova, my favorite dessert of all [...]
Live call-in show tonight with Twalkin
March 27, 2010 by Cal · Leave a Comment
Thanks for you patience everyone as we moved the show to tonight. Please join us as we use the Twalk.in service to do our first live call in show. The number to call is 218 548 9255 and when instructed please dial the pin#2022. Again, tonight’s topic is Windows Phone 7 Series and it’s place [...]
Signs of Life in Home Sales; Will it Last Without Incentives?
March 27, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
Milwaukee-area REALTORS® and mortgage brokers are cautiously optimistic about the spring selling season.
Energy Loan Programs Help Spread Out Costs
March 27, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
Financing movements for renewable energy and conservation are becoming more popular in Wisconsin, as city officials and utilities are pushing residents to be more energy efficient.
Dane County Home Sales up 21 Percent in February
March 27, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
n Wisconsin, Dane County home sales rose 21 percent in February from the same period last year from 374 to 453.
Contractors Adjust to New Lead Safe Regulations
March 27, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
Wisconsin’s new “Lead-Safe Renovation Rule” is designed to protect children and other occupants from the potential hazards of lead and lead paint as a result of home renovation projects.
