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Bird lovers, get out there and count this weekend

Jackie Cody — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:05:00 CST

The Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 12-15 will help keep track of our feathered friends.

Joining the 3/50 Project is a way to help your local community grow

Jackie Cody — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:33:00 CST

For example, when $100 is spent in locally owned businesses $68 returns to the local economy through taxes, payrolls and other expenditures.

Celebrating the joys and benefits of snowshoe disc golf

Jackie Cody — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:39:00 CST

Who says you can't play golf in the winter in the Northwoods? Well, it's almost golf. Just add some snowshoes and a little imagination and you'll be teeing off in no time.

What�s in your everyday personal products? Here is a way to check

Jackie Cody — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:52:00 CST

Website offers guide to hazards of a vast array of personal goods that often escape the scrutiny of government agencies.

Kiefer Sutherland�s Grandfather Founder of Canadian Medicare

Jackie Cody — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:24:00 CST

Over 40 years ago, Canada began to meet the health care needs of its citizens. A Canadian doctor sets out to debunk some of the myths about the system.

Latest RNC Tax Attack Web Ad Gets It Wrong

Jackie Cody — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:47:00 CST

Just the facts, ma'am... and Jackie Cody knows where to find them when it comes to claims on both sides of the health care debate.

The Brits think we're nuts where healthcare coverage is concerned

Jackie Cody — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:10:00 CST

The British, with their universal healthcare coverage and high health standards, are perplexed by Americans who can look the other way at 47 million uninsured citizens.

Wisconsin is in desperate need of good medical services for its rural areas

Jackie Cody — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:02:00 CST

It would be wise for our elected officials from Wisconsin to attend the clinic held in Wise, Virginia, this weekend to see how they can help Wisconsin deliver affordable healthcare to its rural regions.

Time out for sports...stories, that is

Jackie Cody — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:30:00 CST

Sports, politics and stats, and how they're all linked.

Help bring broadband to the Northwoods by taking a PSC survey

Jackie Cody — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:30:00 CST

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin invites citizens to take a survey that will help the commission target where broadband is lacking in the state.

Like words? Give Wordle a try!

Jackie Cody — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:21:00 CST

If you like words and word games, you'll love making "word clouds" at wordle.net.

Predatory profiling in Rhinelander gives us an abundance of payday loan outfits

Jackie Cody — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:35:00 CST

Predatory profiling is going on right here in Rhinelander, resulting in an astonishingly high number of payday loan companies, given our small population.

How will the 48 million uninsured afford healthcare insurance from a private company?

Jackie Cody — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:00:00 CST

Should everyone be required to purchase a health insurance policy from a commercial carrier? With 48 million uninsured Americans, where will the money come from? And what's the difference between single-payer and universal healthcare coverage?

The U.S. must follow Europe�s lead and ban phthalates

Jackie Cody — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:15:00 CST

On Thursday, March 12, from 1 - 5 p.m. (EDT) the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will hold a hearing on toxic phthalates in children's toys. This meeting will be available for viewing as a live webcast. It's worth watching, to learn how we are poisoning our next generation.

Raising taxes on cigarettes works; now let's include chewing tobacco

Jackie Cody — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:00 CST

SCHIP is a great victory for the nation's underinsured children. It is funded in part by an increase in the federal cigarette tax, which includes a tax to "small cigars." As more youth turn to chewing tobacco, this should be taxed, too.

Children's healthcare insurance comes before the U.S. Senate again

Jackie Cody — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:30:00 CST

Finally, the U.S. Congress addresses a serious, long overdue issue in our country: insuring children and families who can't afford healthcare insurance. The House approved a bill to expand coverage; it's now up to the Senate.

We, the People, better get organized as a lobby

Jackie Cody — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:45:00 CST

A full moon may be inspiring the actions of politicians in Washington, D.C., judging by the owlish attitude toward autoworkers' wages. Closer to home, with a $5 billion budget deficit, the corporate lobbyists are working overtime to get theirs. How are we going to get ours?

Light rail transportation will get us moving again economically

Jackie Cody — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:40:00 CST

The centerpiece of a Great Wisconsin Economic Comeback could well be building light rail transportation from the bottom to the top of the state.

An open letter to the Big Three auto companies

Jackie Cody — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST

The Big Three are asking for a bail-out again this week before Congress. While they're at it, they should ask for Congress to bail us all out with a single-payer healthcare plan, since healthcare insurance is a huge burden not only on the auto industry but on all industry and individuals.

Good infrastructure starts with walkable and bikeable pathways

Jackie Cody — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:30:00 CST

There were promises made in this election to improve our nation's infrastructure. How about using some of those stimulus-package dollars for local walk and bike pathways?