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  • Praying Mantis: The Earthly ET

    An enriching treat, in the form of a rather unusual insect, could very well have been my reward yesterday as I neared the completion of a physically demanding outdoor stair-building project winding itself up the east slope next to our house.

  • Packers Need to Get Creative With Rodgers

    I like Aaron Rodgers, and I know that Packer pass protection is atrocious thus far (proving once again that the pre-season means nothing in the NFL) but despite the bad rap Brett Favre has received and

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:44pm

    Buddy – Hi, I’m Buddy the Beagle. I am 5 years old and neutered. I have been surrendered and calling the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) my home for about two and a half weeks now.

  • that some public schools fail to acknowledge that differences in the status among students can be harmful?

    “Why Is It…?” was designed by Dr. Steiner to address readers’ questions about human behavior from a social psychological perspective in order to inform and stimulate dialogue about the ways in which our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the presence of other people.

  • Snippets from Science

    • An international team of 70 scientists from 26 institutions worked at “breakneck” speed to determine the genetic characteristics of the H1N1 (swine flu) virus.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:14pm

    72,000 Number of hats produced each week at the New Era Cap factory in Derby, N.Y, or seven a minute 8,392 Number of stitches in the logo on a Milwaukee Brewers cap, 4th most in Major League Baseball 30 Number of people under investigation in the U.

  • The Epic of the Bed Pan

    Those of you who have visited my bookstore this summer know that I now feature quite an assortment of used books. Among the assorted libraries that have found their way to me is a huge selection that once belonged to Eugene Gunnlaugson from Washington Island.

  • Mushrooms, a world of wonder at your feet

    The past three droughty summers have been very unsatisfactory for our interest in mushrooms. Finally, with around 4.8 inches of rain at our place in August, more than June and July combined, conditions are finally improving for the appearance of these fascinating fungi (FUN-ji).

  • One Nation, Under Parking Lots

    One of the issues Wal-Mart will deal with in its dispute with Nash Finch, the food distributor that threw the Supercenter proposal for a loop a couple weeks ago, is parking.
    Not that I want to make it

  • Who’s Fighting for the Little Guys?

    In the new edition of the Peninsula Pulse, out today, I write for the second time this summer about a piece of well-intended federal legislation that, in practice, places undue burden on small businesses

  • The Northern Leopard Frog

    There is an amphibian in Door County, the Northern Leopard Frog, which has been of special interest to me for the past 45 years. All too often one hears or reads about the steady decline of certain native plants or animals but, with very limited access or exposure to these species, it’s difficult to display even the slightest concern over the problems.

  • that some people seem to agonize over how they appear in public, while others don’t seem to give it a second thought?

    “Why Is It…?” was designed by Dr. Steiner to address readers’ questions about human behavior from a social psychological perspective in order to inform and stimulate dialogue about the ways in which our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the presence of other people.

  • Snippets from Science

    • Exposure to PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) is a big issue for people living around Green Bay and the Fox River. There is absolutely no question that ingestion of too much fish containing PCBs can lead to neurological problems in children.

  • Article posted Thursday, September 3, 2009 11:37am

    674,000 The number of Americans on sex-offender registries, more than the population of Vermont, North Dakota, or Wyoming 29 States that require placement

  • Notes from the Grove

    Welcome to the Notes from the Grove providing Liberty Grove residents and visitors tidbits of information about goings on in Town Government. Quick reminders: During Town Hall remodeling and new construction the Town Offices are in their temporary location at the North Fire Station.

  • Fun With The Rumor Mill

    One of the topics that frequently arises in conversations around the Peninsula Pulse offices is the way rumors get started and spread through the county.

  • Article posted Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:08pm

    “Why Is It…?” was designed by Dr. Steiner to address readers’ questions about human behavior from a social psychological perspective in order to inform and stimulate dialogue about the ways in which our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the presence of other people.

  • Snippets from Science

    • Many scientists believe that ethanol (corn-based alcohol) is not the answer to our future energy needs.
  • Article posted Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:04pm

    38

    Billion dollars, the amount banks will earn this year from overdraft and bounced check fees

    90

    Percent

  • Notes from the Grove

    Welcome to the Notes from the Grove providing Liberty Grove residents and visitors tidbits of information about goings on in Town Government.

    Quick reminders:  During Town Hall remodeling and new construction the Town Offices are in their temporary location at the North Fire Station.