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@Dailytakes Before the Boogeyman goes to sleep, he checks under the bed for Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris 1,456,800 - Death 1 Undefeated no more. Death just had its first near-Chuck Norris experience. In all seriousness, I liked the guy and appreciated his work. We only know what public figures let us see (unless the law gets involved), but Chuck’s image was always that of a faith-filled, hard-working everyman. No Hollywood flash, just a guy who pushed his body and spirit to the limit, forgave his own stumbles, kept family first, hunted for good in folks, skipped the gossip, stayed loyal to God, country, and close ones. I know a lot of people disliked his politics, but meh. Discipline and self-reliance weren’t just words; he lived them. In a world full of posers, he projected real toughness: character over show. And the jokes and the memes, which he reportedly took in stride, were pretty funny. -Chuck Norris doesn’t read books. He stares them down until they give him the information he wants. -Chuck Norris doesn’t do push-ups…he pushes the Earth down. -Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door. So many more, I’m sure others come to mind right away. #RIPChuckNorris

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Make no mistake about my POV. The facilities in the Dells are fantastic. I’ve been to Kalahari and Chula Vista several times. Certainly not accusing them, or any vendor, of wrong doing. I certainly understand why someone would host an event there and want to attend events there. However, as the Dairyland Sentinel dug into some recent DPI events, I found it odd and troubling that DPI had provided local districts guidance that special ed monies can be spent on a conference that included a two-hour “Netowrking Social.” Is that a cute way of saying Happy Hour? I have organized conferences (in the private sector) and it’s no easy task. You want to be resourceful and impactful to those who attend, but it also has to be enticing enough to get people to attend. It’s ok to have fun at work. For trade associations or other large, member-funded organizations, you have to strike a balance, knowing your members want interesting programming but also want you to be good stewards of their dues. Most multi-day conferences in the real world have happy hours/social downtime. Many have organized off-site outings. But, again, with public monies here it is a question of stewardship. Who is being the good steward of tax dollars, including special education IDEA grant monies, at DPI?

We are getting ever closer to an always important State Supreme Court election. But you can tell Wisconsin voters are signaling a massive case of political fatigue. David Ogilvy, the father of modern advertising, once famously noted that you cannot bore people into buying your product. The same is true in the political marketplace. Right now, Wisconsin candidates and their campaigns have yet to spark interest. Even here, on social media, it is a low hum at best. It is not just the court race. According to the latest Marquette Law School poll, numbers for the 2026 Gubernatorial field are even more staggering. We have high profile candidates from both parties effectively shouting into a void at this point. Majorities of voters still have not formed an opinion. They do not even recognize the names of people who want to lead the state. That is an expensive problem for candidates. It is a significant problem for society. This is a textbook example of malaise. After years of Wisconsin being the epicenter of the national political storm, the average citizen's default setting is to tune out. Is it a defense mechanism? When the volume is always at ten, people eventually stop listening. The stakes are high and the danger is clear. In a state where 50,000 votes can decide everything in a top tier race, this silence should be a wake up call (for both parties), and for the journalists who cover the issues. Is the message failing or are people just exhausted by the messengers?

Remember how we got here. Wisconsin’s state superintendent was ducking responsibility for changes in the benchmarks to the state’s forward exam.

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Nielsen’s data shows a definitive "flip": Streaming now accounts for over 46% of all TV usage, consistently outpacing broadcast and cable combined. Recent Pew Research shows that nearly 70% of U.S. adults now get their news primarily via digital devices. #Plan2Win

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Merry Christmas.

@DairylandSent Thanks for not including the insufferable Elf on the list.

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Bears now considering move to Gary because they, too, want to carry the G. After further review, their ownership is a mess.