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TheBubbler.com has a new sister site: http://www.WisEvents.com !

Everyone who is a Member (free) of theBubbler.com can post to our Wisconsin Events calendar at theBubbler.com for free. All sorts of events are shown, and you can see the events published at both theBubbler.com and at www.WisEvents.com.

Categories:

Arts & Entertainment (concerts, theatre, music, dance)
Business & Career (job fairs, trade shows, networking groups, seminars)
Civic & Government (voting, public meetings)
Clubs & Organizations (non-profits, hobby clubs, churches, charities, pet clubs, meetup groups)
Education & Youth (school events, events for kids)
Family & Reunions (genealogy, family reunions, anniversary parties)
Festivals & Fairs (fairs, festivals, parades, block parties)
Health & Wellness (flu shots, health screenings, clinics)
Holiday & Seasonal (Christmas plays, haunted houses, egg hunts)
Real Estate & Housing (open houses, homebuyer seminars, parade of homes)
Shopping & Rummage (farmer’s markets, craft fairs, rummage sales, estate sales, auctions, store sales)
Social & Support Groups (AA, OA, Red Hats)
Sports & Recreation (sporting events, marathons, outdoor activities)

The Wisconsin Events calendar entries will also be displayed at other sites in the www.WisNetwork.com – Wisconsin network of sites – as appropriate. New sites coming online soon include: www.WisMusic.com, www.WisDates.com, and more.

Come on over to WisEvents.com and get your event listed!

Another special feature: When you list an event, your event comes up on the pages for your County at theBubbler.com.

Regards,
Keith

theBubbler Member JOEBIALEK posts a thread titled “Energy Part 2″:

In response to the article appearing in most major newspapers across the country concerning the $8.4 billion profit reported by Exxon. Concern over profits by this oil company has brought about accusations of gouging the American consumer. According to the article, “CEOs from Exxon and its industry peers have already appeared twice at Senate hearings and were asked to justify their profits shortly after reporting them to shareholders.” This has to be an American first. I have never heard of a company being called to justify it’s profits. One wonders if an extension of this idea could be made to other companies in other industries as well.

Per the article, “Lawmakers believe the profits are made on the backs of consumers who are paying a national average of $2.91 a gallon – 68 cents more than last year. Exxon says a strong commodities market combined with fortuitous planning and prudent management are producing record numbers.” This should make Americans ask the fu!
ndamental question: what is the difference between what a public non-profit utility company provides and what a private for-profit oil company provides? Afterall, they both sell energy to all United States citizens. The difference is that natural gas and electricity are sold in the form of a public good whereas oil is sold in the form of a private good. Accordingly, on the grounds of promoting national security, the United States Congress should convert all oil companies to utility companies. This would eliminate the windfall profits and force the oil industry to earn just enough income to cover operating expenses just as natural gas and electric utility companies are required to do. The resulting drop in gasoline prices would further stimulate the economy and lighten the energy stranglehold upon the United States by the Middle East. It would also eliminate the influence of the oil lobby. In this case, desperate times call for deliberate measures.

Check out the thread!

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4th Street Forum is a nonpartisan program, which promotes public discussion of political and social issues that are of concern to our community. Each week during the season, a panel of experts presents their views on a chosen topic and explores solutions with the audience and the 4th Street Forum moderator. Sponsored by the Milwaukee Turners, UWM-Milwaukee Idea, and Milwaukee Public Television, the forums are taped in front of a live audience for later broadcast. The 4th Street Forum audience is an important part of the program. It is a unique opportunity for the public to ask questions of the panelists. The forums are free to attend and everyone is welcome.

4th Street Forum can be found on theBubbler in our theBubbler
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Tell-A-Friend is a Feature in the black menu bar at the top and bottom of virtually every page of theBubbler.com.

JUNE TELL-A-FRIEND USAGE

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Here are the number of times Tell-A-Friend was used during June:

JUNE 2003: 20
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JUNE 2005: 41
JUNE 2006: 70

There were only two days in June when T-A-F wasn’t used, including Fathers Day.

Most TAF’s are used by Members telling others about a particular want ad in our Free Wisconsin Classifieds section.

We’ll give you a monthly update on TAF usage in this forum topic:

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Please, use this feature of theBubbler.com to tell all your friends, family and associates in Wisconsin about theBubbler.com.

Thanks.

Regards,
Keith

TheBubbler.com has over 1,500 free classifieds running right now.

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TheBubbler.com has banner ads on a “Link to Us” page at http://www.thebubbler.com/ads/bannerads.php?domain=thebubbler.com

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Regards,
Keith

4th Street Forum is a nonpartisan program, which promotes public discussion of political and social issues that are of concern to our community. Each week during the season, a panel of experts presents their views on a chosen topic and explores solutions with the audience and the 4th Street Forum moderator. Sponsored by the Milwaukee Turners, UWM-Milwaukee Idea, and Milwaukee Public Television, the forums are taped in front of a live audience for later broadcast. The 4th Street Forum audience is an important part of the program. It is a unique opportunity for the public to ask questions of the panelists. The forums are free to attend and everyone is welcome.

4th Street Forum can be found on theBubbler in our theBubbler Home > Community > Politics

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Regards,
Keith

We’re pleased to introduce sq on theBubbler.com.

About sq

Real Name: Shirl
Member Since: May 14, 2005
Interests: Pets, wood working, outdoors, kids, work
Occupation: 911 Dispatcher

You may find out more such as recent forum posts, classifieds placed, and journal entries made in sq’s Member Profile!

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MilwaukeeMoms.com

MilwaukeeMoms.com is a networking community, giving busy moms a hand at finding resources for raising their kids ages 0-6 years. The site provides visitors the opportunity to contribute their own parenting ideas, young children’s activities, kid-friendly restaurant reviews, and more! The site also features an extensive Parks Directory, rating local parks and giving lots of details for over 100 locations. Don’t miss the Big Calendar, listing up-coming events and festivals that your little ones are sure to love!

MilwaukeeMoms.com can be found on theBubbler in our theBubbler Home > Community > Parenting

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