On Lab Safety, Grainger combining supply lines

Posted on November 20 at 3:26 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

1. "Changes to Lab Safety Supply are putting into question the fate of over 900 jobs in Janesville."

2. "That statement could be interpreted two ways: Lab Safety products in Janesville will be duplicated in Grainger warehouses, or Lab Safety products will be moved out of Janesville."

Both of these comments are speculative at best and is the tone that is reflected in this article. You used the state of the current local economy and these speculations to paint Lab Safety in a negative light and did it without regard for a highly successful companies reputation. I'm not saying there are no truths in the article. I am saying that these main points are what makes it an example of wreckless journalism. Is this such a major story that proper investigation into what was actually going to happen between Lab Safety and Grainger couldn't have been completed? The 2 1/2 hour conference happened yesterday afternoon and you just had to get this to press. I have never seen where Lab Safety has not been forthcoming with information, however, when the story also includes the mother company and a subsidary it may take a bit longer to get the facts. But, that was obviously not the goal for the Gazette.

On Lab Safety, Grainger combining supply lines

Posted on November 20 at 3:08 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

This type of article reminds me of a high school student needing to get a report done that he's procrastinated on and the deadline is the next day and any old information is put down and handed in. No investigation into what the context of the negotiations and decisions are, just pick out the highlights and embelish when needed. And like the research paper this article also gets an F. If any effort was put towards this article, there would have been dialogue between J. Luete and the proper individuals at Lab Safety, however, in a failed effort to fill a space with words, this attempt to create a story was passed on to paying customers. At least there isn't too much paper being wasted, because it seems the Gazette is becoming more depleted each day and this type of effort doesn't give much hope that it will be increasing in overall content.

On Lab Safety, Grainger combining supply lines

Posted on November 20 at 1:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

"Changes to Lab Safety Supply are putting into question the fate of over 900 jobs in Janesville."

Nope, no sensationalizing here, no sir.

"That statement could be interpreted two ways: Lab Safety products in Janesville will be duplicated in Grainger warehouses, or Lab Safety products will be moved out of Janesville."

Just good solid reporting here. Yup, no negative speculation in that statement.

Perhaps instead of backing up sketchy reporting and printing fringe truths because one understands that's what sells newspaper, it would be nice to see Mr Angus show the intestinal fortitude that an Editor is supposed to have and require articles worthy of print in the Gazette, rather than the Enquirer. Angus is more of a buddy to his staff than a true editor and boss. To make reference to a company estimating sales and revenues to be within + or -5% of last years levels and then to make is sound as if Lab Safety is in dire straights is poor reporting.

I'd like to know how long did the Gazette wait for comments from Lab Safety executives? Was it really such a hot topic that someone else would get the story out before the Gazette? My guess is that this was published with sole intention to stir things up at the Gazette, and it seems to have done what you wanted it to. I can't understand how this column does any good for either Lab Safety or the Janesville Gazette. And to say it's the Gazette's duty to report the news is the same pat answer and excuse Mr. Angus uses for all of the attempts his staff makes to create news rather than report it. If you go back and read any of his replies when the reporting is subpar or as in this case, just an attempt to damage the reputation of a business, you will see the same lame attempt to hide behind this excuse.

On It's time to move on Packer fans

Posted on July 23 at 3:30 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Ryan, perhaps if you would have a resume like a future hall of famer, rather than someone who's other job may be writing Bazooka Joe comics, then perhaps the Gazette would take time to think about taking you back. Throw a few awards or get to the level of Cal Thomas or William F. Buckley, and maybe they'd think twice if you came out of retirement. Sorry to be demeaning, but it's a touchy subject that you broach. Until you have lived through years of Packers teams that were the bottom dwellers of the NFL, then don't come to us and tell us to move on. I agree with the fact that we have become drunk on success, and because of that some people would rather see someone else play in Green Bay than Brett Favre. But please don't give advice to fans that have not just followed, but lived with a team for years, as if another player of his caliber is just waiting in the wings to lead this team. Chances of seeing another player take a team and do what he's done is slim and none.

On Packers shopping Favre around

Posted on July 23 at 2:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I can't understand why the Packers are making such a fuss over this. They have the best of both worlds. Why not let Favre report to camp and do battle to get the starting spot and if he does, more power to him. If he doesn't then they have the best reserve QB in the history of football. If he stays on the team and they win, most of this will be forgotten. If he loses, then Aaron Rodgers gets his shot. It's kind of like getting back together with a girlfriend after a three month breakup. If things go well it's all good, but you will learn from the split as what to do if it were to happen again. I would rather see Favre retire from the Packers a year too late rather than a year too early. Everyone seems to be ready to stand pat with Aaron Rodgers, but why? Someone explain to me what makes him a better QB, aside from this media based, ego fueled controversy? Let's see, we can go with a guy with 160 wins in his 16 year career, or a 4th year rookie. Hmm, seems like a no-brainer, but then again for some reason it's not.

On Leading off

Posted on June 11 at 2:04 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I see on a competitors site that they are going to move Hart to leadoff, followed by JJ Hardy. They are moving Cameron down to around 6th followed by Hall who will be playing 2nd. My question is how in the world do you put Bill Hall in at 2nd base and let Joe Dillon sit? I think Bill Hall is only batting .254 during batting practice. So that makes the 5-7 hitters Branyon, Cameron, and Hall. What's the under/over on K's from this trio? Maybe we could trade for Jose Hernandez and put him in at SS batting 8th. So does anyone know if Rob Deer is still active?

On Council struggles with roles

Posted on June 11 at 9:42 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Saying that Tuesday was a day of crisis and overwhelming and then not allowing the core parts of city government to be seen as a solid front for the city is pathetic and egotistical. The Sheiffer regime is almost over and then maybe we can get someone in here that is willing to work with and for the city, not the other way around. If someone is going to take the "It's my way or the highway" approach to managing, then they need to know that the end results, good or bad, will be their measuring stick.

I am glad to see Tom McDonald speak up for the "voters" in Janesville and not worry if he bruises a few egos. Sometimes the truth hurts, but that hurt isn't anywhere close to the hurt that's being put on all of the hard working families in Janesville, GM related or not. I hope Tom and the rest of the council will begin to work with and not for the new city manager.

On City considers fix for dangerous intersection

Posted on June 9 at 12:01 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

The reason the city hires a consulting company is so we don't end up with another youth sports complex traffic flow so it is money well spent.

This solution is presented specifically for this problem and not an end-all resolution for all of the cities traffic issues. Not only do they need to fix that specific intersection, but they need to slow the overall traffic speed in that area. It will be interesting to see how they integrate a 4-lane thoroughfare(Milwaukee St.) with a two-lane street(Wuthering Hills). Now that's something our city engineers can work on.

On Touching posts show value of comments

Posted on June 4 at 10:52 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Scott,
The posts are very touching, and powerful in nature, however, the essence of John Bladorn's post was completely lost in the shuffle. The city government has still done nothing to rectify the problem of an extremely dangerous intersection. The story became outdated, so it was dropped until now when it is used to tug at everyone heartstrings. I hope for the sake of someone elses mother/daugher/wife that more can be made of this issue, before we have another type of accident like this.

So Scott, now that you have broached the subject again, and this particular story was just recently in the Gazette again with the ticketing of the man involved in the accident, is the Gazette willing to bring it to the forefront for serious discussion? Perhaps something will happen down at City Hall this time, rather than letting them sweep it under the rug. I know it isn't a glitzy subject, but it's one that needs to be re-visited, and soon.

On Poll: Majority of Wis. residents want universal care

Posted on May 6 at 4:12 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

jvlmom- you're the exact reason that this thing shouldn't go to the government. When have you ever seen the government do anything that was streamlined and cost effective? We are the richest country in the world, and there has to be a resolution to this, other than giving this freedom to the "State" I can't answer your situation as a solution for all, but living off the government is not the solution. I don't know what the answer to your problem is right now, but putting a large portion of our countries economy in the hands of big government is societal suicide.