It’s been a while since I last updated this blog…thanks for sticking with me, though! I’m making it one of my New Year’s resolutions to give you more regular updates to Good Questions!
Speaking of that…here’s a Good Question for you…what are your thoughts on New Year’s resolutions? Do you make them….do you follow them…are they a waste of time? I usually don’t call them “resolutions” — but I do set goals each year.
Let me know your thoughts!
GOOD QUESTION is off for another week…with the holidays, schedules are a mess. I’m working some crazy shifts this week…then the morning show next week. So I hope to have a GOOD QUESTION for you on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Until then, have a great and safe New Year’s….and hope you had a great holiday! Keep your GOOD QUESTIONS coming: goodquestion@channel3000.com.
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The nice folks at Skelly’s Farm Market in Janesville were kind enough to show us how they create their amazing corn maze.
And by amazing…I mean AMAZING! You’ll have to check out my story, but let’s that 21- year old Scott Skelly…the youngest in the Skelly family…is in charge of doing the farm’s corn maze every year. It’s a tradition he started when he was just 10 years old. Now, he’s made a business out of it — and he’s traveled the country, creating 20 corn mazes this year alone.
WATCH THE STORY HERE!
To check out their maze, and other fun family stuff this season, click here. If you’d like more information about other area corn mazes, click here.
Happy Fall!
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Apparently our state legislature wants to step in, and tell the public and the media what we should call the latest flu virus that’s circulating the globe. Here’s a story from the Associated Press today:
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin state representative doesn’t want swine flu to be called swine flu.
Democratic state Rep. Phil Garthwaite of Dickeyville is sponsoring a nonbinding resolution asking state agencies and the media to call the virus “2009 H1N1 Influenza.” It is scheduled to be voted on Thursday by the Assembly.
Numerous state and federal government officials, along with the pork industry, have asked that the flu virus be called H1N1.
Garthwaite says calling the virus swine flu can make people afraid of eating pork products even though there is no risk.
The Associated Press is referring to the virus as swine flu because experts say it began in pigs and most of its genetic makeup is from pig viruses, although there are human and bird genes, too.
We don’t really have a clear-cut rule here…but in stories, we’ve been saying things like, “the H1N1 virus — commonly referred to as the Swine Flu…”
I’m curious to get your thoughts on this. The Associated Press is exactly right…experts do say that the virus began in pigs, and most of its genetic makeup is swine related. But…again…there are human and bird genes in the virus, too.
What do you think? Leave me a comment, or drop me a line at goodquestion@channel3000.com.
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I did a “Good Question” today about speed enforcement events…we commonly call them “speed traps,” although police don’t like us to call them that. They say they’re not “trapping” or forcing anyone to speed…they’re just enforcing the law. Point well taken. Anyway…
Our story today focuses on why police, as of recently, are publicizing the fact that they’re running these special speed enforcement patrols. And not only are they telling us, and inviting us to tell you…they’re also telling where and when they’ll be out. Why do they do that…and does it work? It’s our Good Question tonight at six.
And if you’re wondering…here’s what the MPD’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.) is up to the rest of the week:
Wednesday, Sept. 2 – John Nolen Drive (police will be cracking down on red light violations)
Thursday, Sept. 3 – 600 block of John Nolan Dr. (police will be doing speed patrols)
Drive safe…and don’t say you haven’t been warned!
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I know…I’m sorry. It’s been WAY too long since my last blog entry…I promise, I’ll get better.
As with everyone, Summer is always a very busy time, and that’s been very true here at WISC-TV. Folks have been filling in for people with time off…and that has meant Good Question has been on a bit of a hiatus. You’ve probably seen a segment sprinkled into our newscasts here and there…but I hope the segment will be back a more regular feature in the next few weeks.
So…if you have a question for me, let me know. You can always get in touch with me (and yes, I read EVERY email that comes in) at goodquestion@channel3000.com.
Also…get in touch with me on FACEBOOK or TWITTER — just another fun way to keep in touch.
That reminds me of a GOOD QUESTION that I’d like to do sometime…how many of you have parents that are on facebook? Or, maybe you’re a parent that’s on facebook (mom!). My mom recently joined facebook…I’ll admit, I had a little “freak out” moment as I received her friend request. I accepted it.
This has really become an interesting phenomena…more and more older folks are joining this great social networking site. I think it’s a great thing — but why do you think this is happening? I’d love to get your thoughts.
Hope you’re having a great summer…and we’ll chat soon.
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I did a GOOD QUESTION earlier this week about the fact most of the fireworks you buy at stores or at roadside stands…are in essence illegal to light off. Check it out here (scroll down to watch the video).
After my story aired, I got an email from Tom. He writes:
“While your story was correct regarding the legality of lighting off fireworks with out the proper permits, you failed to mention the options that regular citizens do have to be able to light off fireworks that are typically considered illegal. At many of the locations that you purchase fireworks at, you are also required to join the Wisconsin Pyrotechnics Safety Association. With this membership you are given access to at least one location locally where you can legally set off fireworks that are typically considered illegal.”
Tom is absolutely right. At Cornellier Fireworks, for example, you’re required (for a very small fee) to join the group…which then provides you a place (on certain dates) to light off your fireworks legally. There, they have all the safety, training, and other staff on hand to make sure families and individuals have a fun, safe experience.
Again, your best bet is to check with your local municipality on laws and regulations where you live. But also…make sure you check with the retailer you buy fireworks from — usually they’ll have a place for you to light off your booms.
Thanks for the follow-up response, Tom. And I hope you all have a great 4th!
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First off — I’m back…and I’m sorry. It’s been a few weeks since my last blog entry. This is the time of year when work schedules and personal schedules tend to get really, really busy — and my schedules are no exception! But…I promise to have a few blog entries for you this week…and more on a regular basis.
So this time — I’m turning the tables on GOOD QUESTION. Normally, as most of you loyal readers know (all 5 of you — 6 if you count my mom), I look to you guys for questions, and I find you answers. Today, I’m going to pose a question to you — because, quite frankly, I don’t have an answer for you. Take a look at a few emails I’ve gotten over the last few weeks:
Teresa from DeForest writes:
“I just happened to be driving on I-90/94 at around 4:00 a.m. this past Sunday, May 31st. There were three very unique objects in the sky and I am just wondering if anyone else has mentioned this…The objects appeared to be very low in the sky, similar to a small plane or helicopter.
Object on the left: This was a crescent-shaped object, like a slight smile, brightly lit like the moon.
Object on the right: This was a circular-shaped object, brightly lit like a cluster of stars.
Object in the center: This was almost frightening. There was a blinking red light in the center, with a white light on either side. The object was hovering–not moving noticeably–but ever so slightly moved past my car to the west.”
Interesting. Then, Susan writes:
<div“Frequently there are small planes flying overhead in Madison skies at night, but they are not airliners or jets.What is their purpose?”
Honestly…I normally would brush off questions like these. Come on…UFO’s in Madison? Sure…the topic could be a GOOD QUESTION in itself…but would I ever be able to find an answer? No.
However — I was in the same area as Teresa…at the same time…a week earlier…and I noticed these same strange lights. I even followed them…and watched this object (or lights) cross right in front of me as I came over a hill on Hoepker Road, just south of Windsor. For lack of better words…it freaked me out.
Thanks to Teresa and Susan for verifying my sanity. But I wanted to know from you: has anyone else noticed these lights in the sky at night? I know there’s been a lot of crop dusting and gypsy moth spraying in the area — but at 2 a.m.? I don’t think so.
While I try to get to the bottom of this, please get in touch to let me know if you’ve noticed any of these strange objects in the sky recently. And if you have a good UFO story to share, I’ll take that too. Get in touch — goodquestion@channel3000.com
There — can you answer that one??
