Obama skips Polish funeral, heads to golf course
"It is the 32nd time Mr. Obama has played golf since taking office Jan. 20, 2009,"....
Mr. Obama has played golf far more often than former President George W. Bush.
In his eight years in office, Mr. Bush played just 24 times.
No story here... unless the golfers were reversed.
Monday, April 19, 2010
WHY CAN'T BLACK KIDS READ?
WHY CAN'T BLACK KIDS READ?
Charlie Sykes:
"The answer, of course, is that they can.
But in Wisconsin, only 9 percent score at the proficient level.
What's wrong with this picture?"
Charlie Sykes:
"The answer, of course, is that they can.
But in Wisconsin, only 9 percent score at the proficient level.
What's wrong with this picture?"
IslamoCare
IslamoCare FrontPage Magazine
"The UK Department of Health recently announced that it would loosen hygiene rules for Muslim and Sikh doctors and nurses.
From now on, Muslim female staff will not need to wash their hands before procedures as it compromises their modesty.
Instead, they will have the admittedly less sanitary option of wearing disposable plastic over-sleeves.
Acknowledging the danger of microbes and death, a Department of Health spokesman said, “The guidance is intended to . . . balance infection control measures with cultural beliefs.”"
"The UK Department of Health recently announced that it would loosen hygiene rules for Muslim and Sikh doctors and nurses.
From now on, Muslim female staff will not need to wash their hands before procedures as it compromises their modesty.
Instead, they will have the admittedly less sanitary option of wearing disposable plastic over-sleeves.
Acknowledging the danger of microbes and death, a Department of Health spokesman said, “The guidance is intended to . . . balance infection control measures with cultural beliefs.”"
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Roosevelt Park Mayor Found Dead in His Home - FOX 17
Roosevelt Park Mayor Found Dead in His Home - FOX 17
"Lenartowicz was also the financial supervisor for the Muskegon County sheriff's department."
Very sad when one so young and promising dies.
But, I suspect the police are looking at:
1. The "Celestial Bullet". The heart attack, fall or stroke that comes out of nowhere for a young person.
2. Random crime. A burglar or neighbor problem that just hit at the wrong time.
3. Marital/girlfriend/etc. problems. I see no mention of his wife/children/girlfriend/boyfriend. Any bad blood going on?
4. Suicide. Lots of possibilities for a young politician but I'd focus on his "financial supervisor for the Muskegon County sheriff's department" position. Lot's of opportunity to make mistakes there.
And plenty of precedent in Muskegon....and Wall Street.
How sad that I hope it's a stroke or heart attack.
"Lenartowicz was also the financial supervisor for the Muskegon County sheriff's department."
Very sad when one so young and promising dies.
But, I suspect the police are looking at:
1. The "Celestial Bullet". The heart attack, fall or stroke that comes out of nowhere for a young person.
2. Random crime. A burglar or neighbor problem that just hit at the wrong time.
3. Marital/girlfriend/etc. problems. I see no mention of his wife/children/girlfriend/boyfriend. Any bad blood going on?
4. Suicide. Lots of possibilities for a young politician but I'd focus on his "financial supervisor for the Muskegon County sheriff's department" position. Lot's of opportunity to make mistakes there.
And plenty of precedent in Muskegon....and Wall Street.
How sad that I hope it's a stroke or heart attack.
White supremacist rally ends with five arrests and two assaults, police say
White supremacist rally ends with five arrests and two assaults, police say
"One man, who sported Nazi tattoos, was severely beaten near City Hall while another man, who carried a confusing sign about religion with a scribbled swastika, was pummeled by a mob of people on Spring Street between 1st and 2nd."
So.
The folks causing the violence were....Tea Party protesters?
We'll probable see a lot of anguished looks on tomorrow's MSM's newsreader's faces about the violence from the .......I guess there isn't a right wing "group" listed in this article.
Yeah, right....
"One man, who sported Nazi tattoos, was severely beaten near City Hall while another man, who carried a confusing sign about religion with a scribbled swastika, was pummeled by a mob of people on Spring Street between 1st and 2nd."
So.
The folks causing the violence were....Tea Party protesters?
We'll probable see a lot of anguished looks on tomorrow's MSM's newsreader's faces about the violence from the .......I guess there isn't a right wing "group" listed in this article.
Yeah, right....
BBC News - Volcanic ash incidents involving airliners
BBC News - Volcanic ash incidents involving airliners
"The US Geological Survey says at least 102 aircraft encountered volcanic ash clouds between 1973 and 2003.
The risk is naturally greater when aircraft fly in areas of volcanic activity.
Studies suggest that ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991 was responsible for 20 incidents involving aircraft. One US airline grounded its aircraft at Manila for several days.
When Mount Popocatepetl in Mexico erupted in 1997, there was minor disruption to flights, with one crew experiencing such reduced visibility after landing they had to look through the flight deck's side windows to see where they were going."
Theses are big eruptions, with little commercial airline interruption and no fatalities.
Is the Icelandic event being overblown?
And if so why?
"The US Geological Survey says at least 102 aircraft encountered volcanic ash clouds between 1973 and 2003.
The risk is naturally greater when aircraft fly in areas of volcanic activity.
Studies suggest that ash from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991 was responsible for 20 incidents involving aircraft. One US airline grounded its aircraft at Manila for several days.
When Mount Popocatepetl in Mexico erupted in 1997, there was minor disruption to flights, with one crew experiencing such reduced visibility after landing they had to look through the flight deck's side windows to see where they were going."
Theses are big eruptions, with little commercial airline interruption and no fatalities.
Is the Icelandic event being overblown?
And if so why?
Roosevelt Park Mayor Jeff Lenartowicz is dead at 34
Roosevelt Park Mayor Jeff Lenartowicz is dead at 34
"As of early Sunday evening, no information on the cause of his death was available.
Lenartowicz, who was 33 when he was named to the city's top elected position, may have been the youngest mayor in the city's more than 60-year history."
"As of early Sunday evening, no information on the cause of his death was available.
Lenartowicz, who was 33 when he was named to the city's top elected position, may have been the youngest mayor in the city's more than 60-year history."
What Democrats Mean By "Civility"
Power Line - What Democrats Mean By "Civility"
"Minnesota Democrat Betty McCollum, who represents St. Paul and environs, wasted no time explaining what Hoyer meant.
On the House floor on Tuesday, she claimed that today's conservatives, especially Tea Partiers, are just like Timothy McVeigh. She did so, of course, in the name of 'civility:'
Madam Speaker, today I rise to remember the victims of the 1995 terrorist attack in Oklahoma City that killed 168 people.
This act of American terrorism was committed by a man who viewed the federal government as such a threat that it justified mass murder.
I applaud my colleague from Oklahoma for her resolution because it serves as a reminder that right-wing, anti-government extremist groups are on the rise today. ..
Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center states, 'Individuals associated with the Patriot movement during its 1990s heyday produced an enormous amount of violence, most dramatically the Oklahoma City bombing...'
Today, Mr. Potok states, 'as the movement has exploded, so has the reach of its ideas, aided and abetted by commentators and politicians...'"
"Minnesota Democrat Betty McCollum, who represents St. Paul and environs, wasted no time explaining what Hoyer meant.
On the House floor on Tuesday, she claimed that today's conservatives, especially Tea Partiers, are just like Timothy McVeigh. She did so, of course, in the name of 'civility:'
Madam Speaker, today I rise to remember the victims of the 1995 terrorist attack in Oklahoma City that killed 168 people.
This act of American terrorism was committed by a man who viewed the federal government as such a threat that it justified mass murder.
I applaud my colleague from Oklahoma for her resolution because it serves as a reminder that right-wing, anti-government extremist groups are on the rise today. ..
Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center states, 'Individuals associated with the Patriot movement during its 1990s heyday produced an enormous amount of violence, most dramatically the Oklahoma City bombing...'
Today, Mr. Potok states, 'as the movement has exploded, so has the reach of its ideas, aided and abetted by commentators and politicians...'"
Temple for Ted Kennedy built with pork
Watchdogs: Temple for Ted Kennedy built with pork
"The new taxpayer-funded total would cover the full $60 million estimated cost of building the project, adjacent to John F. Kennedy Presidential Library at Columbia Point.
And it would put the public on the hook for nearly half the project’s $150 million target."
"The new taxpayer-funded total would cover the full $60 million estimated cost of building the project, adjacent to John F. Kennedy Presidential Library at Columbia Point.
And it would put the public on the hook for nearly half the project’s $150 million target."
Cities must control employee costs
Cities must control employee costs visaliatimesdelta.com Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register:
"Visalia's City Council listened to a startling report about the rise in expenses for its employees this week.
City staff told the council that the increases in costs for employee salaries and benefits is approaching a point that is unsustainable.
The city is looking at the prospect of having employee expenses constitute 70 percent of its budget or more."
"Visalia's City Council listened to a startling report about the rise in expenses for its employees this week.
City staff told the council that the increases in costs for employee salaries and benefits is approaching a point that is unsustainable.
The city is looking at the prospect of having employee expenses constitute 70 percent of its budget or more."
Teachers union shows its true colors on reform bill
Teachers union shows its true colors on reform bill
"If you had any doubt about the motivation of the Colorado Education Association when it comes to teacher tenure and evaluation reform, wonder no longer.
The CEA is playing what it considers to be its trump card.
By announcing last week that it will refuse to support the state's second-round application for a $175 million federal Race to the Top grant, the union is showing its true colors"
"If you had any doubt about the motivation of the Colorado Education Association when it comes to teacher tenure and evaluation reform, wonder no longer.
The CEA is playing what it considers to be its trump card.
By announcing last week that it will refuse to support the state's second-round application for a $175 million federal Race to the Top grant, the union is showing its true colors"
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