Fordson High School team in Dearborn, Mich., school practicing at night for Ramadan - ESPN
"The predominantly Muslim squad from Dearborn says the nocturnal regimen is a way for players to eat and drink while observing the holy month of daytime fasting known as Ramadan that started last week."
Monday, August 16, 2010
Glenn Beck told there can be no prayer at his event at the Kennedy Center
Glenn Beck told there can be no prayer at his event at the Kennedy Center- The Right Scoop
"This is unbelievable. Beck says that even though they rented the Kennedy Center for use on 8/27, they were told that they could not pray in the facility.
That is beyond shocking.
Apparently they finally relented, but I’m guessing that it’s only because of who he is.
Had it been you are me, we’d probably be in handcuffs after we disobeyed and prayed anyway.
But I would like to remind you that the President can still have a Ramadan dinner at the White House."
"This is unbelievable. Beck says that even though they rented the Kennedy Center for use on 8/27, they were told that they could not pray in the facility.
That is beyond shocking.
Apparently they finally relented, but I’m guessing that it’s only because of who he is.
Had it been you are me, we’d probably be in handcuffs after we disobeyed and prayed anyway.
But I would like to remind you that the President can still have a Ramadan dinner at the White House."
Pop Quiz for Our Time
Pop Quiz for Our Time
"How about a little pop quiz. I’ll make it easy for you by giving two possible answers.
Here goes:
1. Who said this about charging wounded soldiers for their medical costs, “Nobody made these guys go to war.
They had to have known and accepted the risks.
Now they whine about bearing the costs of their choice?
It doesn’t compute…”
Answer: Democrat Barack Obama or Elmer Fudd
2. Who said: “Every week we don’t pass a Stimulus package, 500 million Americans lose their jobs.”
Answer: Democrat Nancy Pelossi or Cruella De Vil"
"How about a little pop quiz. I’ll make it easy for you by giving two possible answers.
Here goes:
1. Who said this about charging wounded soldiers for their medical costs, “Nobody made these guys go to war.
They had to have known and accepted the risks.
Now they whine about bearing the costs of their choice?
It doesn’t compute…”
Answer: Democrat Barack Obama or Elmer Fudd
2. Who said: “Every week we don’t pass a Stimulus package, 500 million Americans lose their jobs.”
Answer: Democrat Nancy Pelossi or Cruella De Vil"
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Gates of Confiscation : Look who wants to give Washington state an income tax.
Newsalert: The Gates of Confiscation : Look who wants to give Washington state an income tax
"The battle between taxpayers and government unions will define the fiscal future of the 50 states, and the newest battlefield is Washington state.
That's where a few rich taxpayers led by Bill Gates Sr. and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) are bankrolling a November ballot measure to create the state's first income tax.
And not just a toe-in-the-water tax.
They're diving into the deep end with a proposal that would immediately impose a 5% tax rate on income above $200,000, or $400,000 for married couples.
The rate would climb to 9% on single filers making $500,000, or $1 million for couples."
"The battle between taxpayers and government unions will define the fiscal future of the 50 states, and the newest battlefield is Washington state.
That's where a few rich taxpayers led by Bill Gates Sr. and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) are bankrolling a November ballot measure to create the state's first income tax.
And not just a toe-in-the-water tax.
They're diving into the deep end with a proposal that would immediately impose a 5% tax rate on income above $200,000, or $400,000 for married couples.
The rate would climb to 9% on single filers making $500,000, or $1 million for couples."
Retail - Back to School? Bring Your Own Toilet Paper
Retail - Back to School? Bring Your Own Toilet Paper - CNBC
"State and local school financing, which make up almost all of public schools’ money, is falling because of budget-balancing efforts and lower property- and sales-tax revenue."
"State and local school financing, which make up almost all of public schools’ money, is falling because of budget-balancing efforts and lower property- and sales-tax revenue."
Resolution Passed to Ban Lindsey Graham in the Greenville County GOP, SC 02AUG10
Hello Michigan: Resolution Passed to Ban Lindsey Graham in the Greenville County GOP, SC 02AUG10
"Please join 500,000 SC VOTERS WHO PLEDGE TO DUMP LINDSEY GRAHAM IN 2014"
This is a BIG beginning!
"Please join 500,000 SC VOTERS WHO PLEDGE TO DUMP LINDSEY GRAHAM IN 2014"
This is a BIG beginning!
It All Starts with Vote Fraud
It All Starts with Vote Fraud - WSJ.com
"The explosive scandal that saw officials in the lower-income city of Bell, California (population 40,000) purged last month due to outrageous salaries and pensions may have had its roots in voter fraud.
City Manager Robert Rizzo, who stood to collect a $600,000-a-year pension, and police chief Randy Adams, who was due a $411,300-a-year pension, were just two of the officials forced to resign after their platinum parachutes were uncovered.
Now it turns out that they had been hired and kept in their jobs by elected officials who allegedly took advantage of Bell's traditionally low voter turnout to commit ballot fraud.
In 2005, fewer than 400 voters cast ballots in a special election that cleared the way for City Council members to dramatically boost their own salaries.
In that election, more than half the votes cast were absentee ballots, the method of voting most susceptible to fraud."
"The explosive scandal that saw officials in the lower-income city of Bell, California (population 40,000) purged last month due to outrageous salaries and pensions may have had its roots in voter fraud.
City Manager Robert Rizzo, who stood to collect a $600,000-a-year pension, and police chief Randy Adams, who was due a $411,300-a-year pension, were just two of the officials forced to resign after their platinum parachutes were uncovered.
Now it turns out that they had been hired and kept in their jobs by elected officials who allegedly took advantage of Bell's traditionally low voter turnout to commit ballot fraud.
In 2005, fewer than 400 voters cast ballots in a special election that cleared the way for City Council members to dramatically boost their own salaries.
In that election, more than half the votes cast were absentee ballots, the method of voting most susceptible to fraud."
Are Michigan Voters Really Ready to Pay Higher Taxes?
Are Michigan Voters Really Ready to Pay Higher Taxes? [Mackinac Center]
"The Center for Michigan think tank did an evaluation of the local millages in the August primary.
Its conclusion: 'In the age of the Tea Party, a would-be tax revolt clearly does not extend to local communities across Michigan.
That's the obvious conclusion from a Center for Michigan analysis of more than 600 ballot proposals for police and fire, libraries, senior citizen services, and roads.'
'The world is run by those who show up.
Any group with a base had an opportunity to influence last week's elections,'"
"The Center for Michigan think tank did an evaluation of the local millages in the August primary.
Its conclusion: 'In the age of the Tea Party, a would-be tax revolt clearly does not extend to local communities across Michigan.
That's the obvious conclusion from a Center for Michigan analysis of more than 600 ballot proposals for police and fire, libraries, senior citizen services, and roads.'
'The world is run by those who show up.
Any group with a base had an opportunity to influence last week's elections,'"
U.S. judge bans planting of genetically engineered beets
U.S. judge bans planting of genetically engineered beets - Technology & science - Science - msnbc.com
"A federal judge on Friday banned the planting of genetically modified sugar beets engineered by Monsanto Co in a ruling that marks a major setback for the biotech giant.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White ruled in 2009 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had approved Monsanto's genetically modified sugar beets without adequate environmental study.
Sugar beets account for over half of the nation's sugar supply."
"A federal judge on Friday banned the planting of genetically modified sugar beets engineered by Monsanto Co in a ruling that marks a major setback for the biotech giant.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White ruled in 2009 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had approved Monsanto's genetically modified sugar beets without adequate environmental study.
Sugar beets account for over half of the nation's sugar supply."
Presidential Reading
Presidential Reading
"Karl Rove once claimed that President George W. Bush read 95 books in a year as part of a bet.
Apparently, President Obama is not as well read."
"Karl Rove once claimed that President George W. Bush read 95 books in a year as part of a bet.
Apparently, President Obama is not as well read."
Saturday, August 14, 2010
'Junk' Bonds Hit Record
'Junk' Bonds Hit Record - WSJ.com
"Corporate borrowers with less than investment-grade ratings sold $15.4 billion in junk bonds this week, a record total for a single week"
"Corporate borrowers with less than investment-grade ratings sold $15.4 billion in junk bonds this week, a record total for a single week"
Socialist Party of America reveals 70 Democrats as belonging to their caucus
American Thinker Blog: Socialist Party of America reveals 70 Democrats as belonging to their caucus
"Two things of note in this revelation.
The first is the astonishing number of Democratic House members who not only belong to the Socialist Party of America, but even more incredible, don't mind if people find out about it."
"Two things of note in this revelation.
The first is the astonishing number of Democratic House members who not only belong to the Socialist Party of America, but even more incredible, don't mind if people find out about it."
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