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Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:33:39 -0600

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Waukesha County Market Updates for November, 2009 by Kristin Johnston

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:17:39 -0600

For Single Family Homes, in Waukesha County, WI, here are the statistics for November 2009:

Actives: 2200 Average Price: $461,474 Average DOM: 127

Pendings: 124 Average Price: $379,665 Average DOM: 109

Solds: 229 Average Price: $297,767 Average DOM: 97

As a reminder, here are the stats for Single Family Homes in Waukesha County, last month, October, 2009:

ACTIVES: 2534 Ave List Price: $462,652 Ave DOM: 118

PENDINGS: 196 Ave List Price: $328,811 Ave DOM: 95

SOLDS: 141 Ave Sold Price: $286,741 Ave DOM: 90

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Waukesha County Market Updates for November, 2009 by Kristin Johnston

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:17:15 -0600

Here are the statistics for Condos in Waukesha County, WI for November, 2009:

Actives: 746 Average Price: $258,308 Average DOM: 180

Pendings: 27 Average Price: $200,803 Average DOM: 123

Solds: 58 Average Price: 185,252 Average DOM 127

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Please Join Bill Maher (and myself, Kristin Johnston) in Helping Hens!!!

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:20:06 -0600

December 1, 2009

The Yolk's on You, IHOP

Dear Kristin,

IHOP still only uses eggs from hens confined in cages so small they can't even spread their wings. But thousands have urged the restaurant chain to start using eggs from cage-free hens.

Now comedian Bill Maher has added his voice to the campaign.

Please watch the video above and then please make a brief, polite phone call to IHOP letting them know you want them to start switching to cage-free eggs: 1-866-444-5144.

Please call even if you've taken action in the past. And if you get a busy signal, please try again when you can. Thank you for all you do for animals.

Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO

I made my call today, please do the same!!!!

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Wordless Wednesday

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:56:42 -0600

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How To Wash Pillows

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:24:45 -0600

Pillows likely spend more than 50 hours a week next to your head, which is kind of gross, even with pillow protectors. I know I usually would simply toss or donate any pillows a couple of times a year for sure. However, I recently found out most pillows can be washed quite easily. Here is how:

WASH Put pillows in the washing machine on the gentle cycle with a mild detergent like Woolite. Do not wring....you will just misshape them.

DRY Put the pillows in the dryer. Some folks even put clean tennis balls in with them, to plump them back up.

I washed and dried mine last week and they look and feel great!

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Motivational Monday

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:10:04 -0600

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Speechless Sunday (Sheboygan, WI)

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:14:45 -0600

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Ladies and gentlemen, start your Snuggies

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:13:37 -0600

You'll need your going-out Snuggie for this weekend's "Snug 'n Chug," a charity pub crawl in which participants take to the streets in their Snuggies ("the blanket with sleeves!).

For kicks, you might want to dig out your BeDazzler ("the original stud and rhinestone setter!") even though the crawl begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, so technically it's not an after-5/rhinestone affair.

The Wicked Hop is coordinating the Snuggie pub crawl, which sends thirsty people to nine bars in and near the Historic Third Ward. Wearing a Snuggie gets pub crawlers $2 Lakefront beer taps or $3 Rehorst mixers. Donate a nonperishable food item at any of the bars on the crawl and get a raffle ticket for prizes.

Start your crawl at any of the following pubs: MJ's on Milwaukee, Club Charlies, Fanatics, the Irish Pub, Stir Milwaukee, Moct Bar, Fire on Water, Swingin' Door or the Wicked Hop.

Make sure you're at the Wicked Hop at 9 p.m. for the World's Largest Group Snuggie Hug.

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6 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Freeze!

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:10:31 -0600

1. Eggs. Lightly beaten eggs, beaten egg yolks, or whites can be frozen, but not an egg in its shell. Store in lidded ice cube trays. One egg fills two cubes.

2. Cooked Rice. Spread cooled rice on a lined baking sheet. Rub with a small amount of vegetable oil so grains separate. Freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag.

3. Ginger Root. Wrap peeled ginger in plastic, then put in freezer bag. Ginger grates well while still frozen.

4. Cheese. Cut hard (Parmesan, Pecorino) and semi-hard cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) into 1x4 inch cubes, wrap in plastic, then put in a freezer bag. Grate hard cheeses while frozen; thaw others in the refrigerator.

5. Butter or Margarine. Store in freezer bag, in its original packaging, for up to 6 months. Thaw in refrigerator. Don't freeze whipped butter.

6. Nuts. Store in airtight container or freezer bag for up to 6 weeks. Use right from the freezer for recipes, no need to thaw.

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Kristin Johnston's Waukesha County Real Estate Report

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:59:44 -0600

So far in November, 2009, here are the stats for single family homes in Waukesha County, WI.

Actives: 2322 Average Price $464,413 DOM: 121

Pendings: 148 Average Price :$345,701 DOM: 100

Solds: 120 Average Price: $296,999 DOM: 104

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:06:09 -0600

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:05:09 -0600

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What Your Christmas Tree Says About You!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:21:13 -0600

White Lights: You ask houseguests to remove their shoes.

Multicolored Lights: You're an extrovert.

Blinking Lights: You have attention deficit disorder.

Homemade Ornaments: You have lots of children.

Strung Popcorn: You have too much time on your hands.

Red balls only: You wish you lived in a department store.

Yellow Star on top: You're traditional.

Glowing Santa on top: You shop at Kitsch R Us

Cutoff Top: You didn't measure the tree.

Vague evergreen smell: You bought a healthy tree.

Strong evergreen smell: You sprayed your tree with Pine Sol.

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November Waukesha County Condo Market Report By Kristin Johnston

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:21:20 -0600

So far for November, 2009, here are the stats for Condos in Waukesha County, WI.

Actives: 823 Average Price: $254,953 DOM: 178

Pendings: 28 Average Price: $203,989 DOM: 156

Solds: 34 Average Price: $183,197 DOM: 112

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THE IOU LIST

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:48:16 -0600

I came across this list the other day of countries, ranked according to their credit card balances, from lowest to highest and thought it was interesting.

1. Netherlands (Among the Dutch, 87% owe one week's salary or less. Why so responsible? They use debit cards almost exclusively ,and see no real need for credit cards!)

2. Spain

3. China

4. Germany

5. Brazil

6. United States (It's often reported that Americans owe an average of $8000 on their cards. But, the high number comes from a few big spenders who owe huge sums. The more typical US balance is $3000. What's really surprising? 27% of Americans don't even have credit cards!)

7. Canada

8. United Kingdom and Austrialia (tied)

9. India

10. Russia (In Canada, Russia, and the UK, people over 45 have much higher balances on their cards than younger people do. In Russia, 36% of older respondents owe more than 6 months salary, the highest percentage in the survey).

11. France

12. Malaysia

13. Phillipines and Singapore (tied)

14. Italy

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More Cost Cutting Strategies!

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:35:18 -0600

No time to sort sales circulars and coupons from multiple stores? For $5 a month, thegrocerygame.com offers a weekly roundup of advertised and unadvertised sales in your area, linked to manufacturer coupons. Members report slashing their bills by as much as 60 percent!

No coupons for family favorites? Ecoupons.com has a trading club. Mail in your unwanted coupons, then go online and select the coupons you want from other shoppers' castoffs.

No coupons for organic foods? Or green cleaning products? Try mambosprouts.com.

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The Way It Was (Measure for Measure)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:49:12 -0600

In 1790, the population was 3,900,000.

In 2009, the population is 308,000,000.

Census takers in 1790: 650. Today: 650,000

Marital Status in 1880: First year included on census forms. 2010, first year same sex married couples allowed to declare.

67& mail in response rate for 2000 census, after declining from 78 percent in 1970.

$90 Million, the amount govt saves in door to door census worker salaries with each 1 percent increase in mail in response rate.

Cities with the biggest gains, 2000-2008, New York, Houston, Phoenix. The biggest losers: New Orleans, Philadelphia, Cleveland.

79 percent of people living in an urban area in 2000, up from 51 percent in 1920.

For the first time in a decade, the total number of foreign-born residents did not grow.

The share of people who have never married increased 4 percent from 2000 to 2008.

Real median household income declined nationwide, ranging from $37,790 in Mississippi to $70,545 in Maryland.

The median price of a home fell to $197,600, with the biggest declines in Nevada and California.

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Easy Baking Tips

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:22 -0600

Since the holidays are right around the corner (yippee!), I know many of us will be doing a great deal of baking. Here are some quick tricks in the kitchen that can save preciuos time.

Prep on your own schedule. Most types of cookie dough will keep in the freezer for four to six weeks if you double-wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Thaw before baking.

Grease your measuring cups before measuring syrupy ingredients like molasses-- a little nonstick cooking spray helps thick liquids pour easily.

Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat. Cookies won't stick, so cleanup will be speedy.

Cut up butter so it will reach room temperature faster. A whole stick may require 45 minutes, small cubes will just take 15 minutes or so.

Take your oven's temperature. Oven heating is surprisingly variable. Check yours with an oven thermometer to make sure it reaches the temperature needed for your cookies and cakes.

ENJOY!!

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535 Madison Avenue, Sullivan, Just Sold By Kristin Johnston!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:26:14 -0600

Another happy customer for Kristin Johnston :-) We just closed on this beauty located at 535 Madison Avenue in Sullivan, WI.

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Matador Turned Activist, Alvaro Munera :-)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:06:03 -0600

Recently, I read an article in HSUS' "All Animals" Magazine about Alvaro Munera. He battled bulls before cheering audiences for 6 years. Then, at the age of 18, a fight turned against him, and he lost the use of his legs. Soon after this tragic event, his closest friend died from bullfighting injuries.

These experiences did not make Munera bitter. Now 43, he has devoted his life to rescuing animals in his hometown of Medellin, Columbia, and speaking out against the blood sport that was once his passion. He is joining Humane Society International in January to tackle Mexico's bullfighting industry.

This will be the first time an ex-bullfighter has come to Mexico to speak up for the rights of animals. His visit will hopefully reinforce the ethics of the new generations, and it will mean invaluable support for legislators who are against bullfighting.

On a personal note, I studied in Madrid, Spain for 6 months in college. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I never could force myself to watch a bull fight, no matter what the cultural outlook was at the time.

I commend Alvaro Munera in his strong stance on this issue, and someday, hope this tradition/sport ends as well!

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Cheese Gone Bad?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:47:01 -0600

Being from Wisconsin, I love my cheese!!! Here is a great tip:

Don't fear if hard cheese has molded in spots. Just slice off an inch past the questionable bits. If the whole piece is past its prime (or if it's a soft cheese), toss everything but the rind, especially from hard cheeses like parmesan, pecorino or gruyere. Simmer these rinds in soups or stews when you want an extra burst of flavor. Yum!!!

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Did You Know?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:25:47 -0600

Did you know?

Dogs turn in circles before lying down because in the wild, this instinctive action turns long grass into a cozy, comfy bed.

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Waukesha County Market Updates for October, 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:04:00 -0600

The following information is provided by MLS for Waukesha County, WI.

Oct 08 Oct 09 % Change YTD 08 YTD 09 % Change

New Listings 636 589 -7.4% 7,720 7437 -3.7%

Closed Sales 300 362 +20.7% 3,355 3136 -6.5%

Median Sales Price $242K $220K -9.1% $240K $229K -4.6%

Orig LP to SP Ratio 93.4% 92.4% -1.1% 94% 92.3% -1.9%

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More Good News...In My Opinion!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:33:38 -0600

Dairyland Greyhound Track to close!

By Don Walker of the Journal Sentinel

Nov. 10, 2009

Dairyland Greyhound Track in Kenosha, the state’s last pari-mutuel greyhound racing track in the state, will close at the end of the year.

The announcement was made on Tuesday to employees. The track opened on June 20, 1990.

"It’s a sad day for the Dairyland family and Kenosha community,” Roy Berger, Dairyland executive vice president, said in a press release. “We looked at every opportunity to apply for racing dates in 2010, but there was no longer a way to remain a viable entity."

Berger said the ownership group would now focus on helping the track's 180 employees "transition to new jobs and helping our kennel owners and operators work in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin to find homes for the racing greyhounds either at other racetracks or through an adoption group."

At one time there were five greyhound tracks in the state. The others were the Geneva Lakes Kennel Club; the Fox Valley Greyhound Park in Kaukauna, the Wisconsin Dells Greyhound Park in Lake Delton and the St. Croix Meadows Greyhound Racing Park in Hudson.

When the tracks first opened, people flocked to them. There were more than 3.5 million visitors in 1991, the first year all five tracks were open. But then attendance began dropping steadily in the 1990s.

Dairyland said it lost $3.4 million last year The track also has reported losses to the state of $2.82 million in 2007, $2.84 million in 2006 and $2.41 million in 2005.

Dog tracks opened in Wisconsin after voters in 1987 approved a constitutional amendment allowing the creation of a state-run lottery and legalizing pari-mutuel betting. In 1991, a federal judge ruled that because Wisconsin now had a lottery and legalized betting at greyhound tracks the state also had to let Indian tribes open casinos.

The ownership group is expected to continue efforts to support the application of the Menominee tribe to build a $1 billion casino on the grounds of the track.

The closing of the tracks follows a national trend of greyhound tracks closing, a victim of changing tastes and the ability of casinos, many of them owned and operated by Indian tribes, to attract gamblers.

The Menominee are continuing to pursue a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging a denial of the project that was issued in the final days of the Bush administration.

Greyhound adoption groups say they expect hundreds of dogs to be available for adoption. The groups, spread around the Midwest, have had experience before in finding homes for the greyhounds.

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