Five Muskegon-area high schools miss 'adequate yearly progress,' latest school report cards show MLive.com
"Muskegon Public Schools was among 7 percent of school districts that did not make AYP as a whole"
Muskegon employers are having a tough time finding employees who meet their minimum standards: pass a drug test and posses a high school diploma.
Muskegon, we have a cultural problem.
A big one that too many of our "leaders" refuse to acknowledge.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Muskegon County plans another sewer rate increase
Muskegon County plans another sewer rate increase MLive.com
"County staff members inserted a preliminary wastewater wholesale rate increase of 21 percent in the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1."
"County staff members inserted a preliminary wastewater wholesale rate increase of 21 percent in the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1."
‘You Lie!’ — Joe Wilson Was Right
The PJ Tatler » ‘You Lie!’ — Joe Wilson Was Right
"There are between 12 and 20 million illegal aliens in the United States.
The fact that immigration status will not be checked at these health centers means illegal aliens will be treated, at American taxpayer expense, and in contradiction to what President Obama said.
He lied in the service of passing a bill that a majority opposed and which is helping sink the US economy."
"There are between 12 and 20 million illegal aliens in the United States.
The fact that immigration status will not be checked at these health centers means illegal aliens will be treated, at American taxpayer expense, and in contradiction to what President Obama said.
He lied in the service of passing a bill that a majority opposed and which is helping sink the US economy."
15% of Americans have trouble putting food on table
15% of Americans have trouble putting food on table - Nov. 16, 2009
"The one-year jump is all the more significant, given the number of hungry Americans had never been higher than 11.9% since these surveys began."
It was bogus back in 2009 but it is more accurate today.
Yet we see little MSM notice.
Big surprise.....yeah right.....
But these folks are trolling for morons here in Muskegon:
http://feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america.aspx
"The one-year jump is all the more significant, given the number of hungry Americans had never been higher than 11.9% since these surveys began."
It was bogus back in 2009 but it is more accurate today.
Yet we see little MSM notice.
Big surprise.....yeah right.....
But these folks are trolling for morons here in Muskegon:
http://feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america.aspx
State employee unions put trust in unified negotiations
State employee unions put trust in unified negotiations Lansing State Journal lansingstatejournal.com: "Alarmed by a lack of response from state employee unions in crafting $145 million in concessions, state officials laid down a gauntlet in late July.
Come to the table, or prepare for layoffs Oct. 1.
State employee unions responded last week: We will agree to talk with you, but only with one voice.
Bargaining together for the first time, five state employee unions representing about 35,000 workers said they will negotiate together on wages and benefits as part of a new three-year contract.
The wage and benefits portion of that contract begins Oct. 1, 2012.
It's part of a bid by unions to flex their muscle and show solidarity as they negotiate several crucial issues that might include requiring all state employees to pay 20 percent of their health care premiums, retiree health coverage and other pay or benefit reductions totaling $145 million.
Such a united approach by civil service unions may represent a nationally rising trend as financially strapped states, facing federal funding cuts, square off with employees over pay and benefits, said Gary Chaison, a labor relations expert and professor of industrial relations at Clark University in Worcester, Mass.
So far, only civil service unions in a few states, such as Connecticut, have tried the approach.
'It gives them much greater power,' Chaison said.
'They see a common argument being used against them, the need to reduce the budget and they are fearful that a weaker union will agree to concessions."
Come to the table, or prepare for layoffs Oct. 1.
State employee unions responded last week: We will agree to talk with you, but only with one voice.
Bargaining together for the first time, five state employee unions representing about 35,000 workers said they will negotiate together on wages and benefits as part of a new three-year contract.
The wage and benefits portion of that contract begins Oct. 1, 2012.
It's part of a bid by unions to flex their muscle and show solidarity as they negotiate several crucial issues that might include requiring all state employees to pay 20 percent of their health care premiums, retiree health coverage and other pay or benefit reductions totaling $145 million.
Such a united approach by civil service unions may represent a nationally rising trend as financially strapped states, facing federal funding cuts, square off with employees over pay and benefits, said Gary Chaison, a labor relations expert and professor of industrial relations at Clark University in Worcester, Mass.
So far, only civil service unions in a few states, such as Connecticut, have tried the approach.
'It gives them much greater power,' Chaison said.
'They see a common argument being used against them, the need to reduce the budget and they are fearful that a weaker union will agree to concessions."
Why the GOP should give Obama the higher taxes he wants
Sunday Reflection: Why the GOP should give Obama the higher taxes he wants Glenn Harlan Reynolds Columnists Washington Examiner
"Were I a Republican senator or representative, I would be agitating to repeal the 'Eisenhower tax cut' on the movie industry and restore the excise tax.
I think I would also look at imposing similar taxes on sales of DVDs, pay-per-view movies, CDs, downloadable music, and related products."
If we taxed what we spent, the kids would know what's happenin'.
"Were I a Republican senator or representative, I would be agitating to repeal the 'Eisenhower tax cut' on the movie industry and restore the excise tax.
I think I would also look at imposing similar taxes on sales of DVDs, pay-per-view movies, CDs, downloadable music, and related products."
If we taxed what we spent, the kids would know what's happenin'.
Toxic Raptors Still Grounded
AVwebFlash Complete Issue#205216#205216
"Toxic Raptors Still Grounded, Pilots Losing Currency
An investigation that grounded the fleet of F-22 Raptors back in May, 'has since expanded to include all aspects of the aircraft,' according to the Air Force Times, leaving deliveries on hold and pilots hoping for simulator time.
There are less than 160 Raptors deployed (accounting for roughly $65 billion) and two F-22 simulators -- one at Langley and another at Tyndall Air Force Base.
The actual jets have been grounded because they appear to be poisoning their pilots.
Tests have found multiple toxins in the blood of Raptor pilots affected by symptoms similar to hypoxia while flying the jets.
And the Air Force hasn't been able to source the problem, leading to a cascade of complications."
"Toxic Raptors Still Grounded, Pilots Losing Currency
An investigation that grounded the fleet of F-22 Raptors back in May, 'has since expanded to include all aspects of the aircraft,' according to the Air Force Times, leaving deliveries on hold and pilots hoping for simulator time.
There are less than 160 Raptors deployed (accounting for roughly $65 billion) and two F-22 simulators -- one at Langley and another at Tyndall Air Force Base.
The actual jets have been grounded because they appear to be poisoning their pilots.
Tests have found multiple toxins in the blood of Raptor pilots affected by symptoms similar to hypoxia while flying the jets.
And the Air Force hasn't been able to source the problem, leading to a cascade of complications."
Rep. John Conyers's seat up for grabs in Michigan
Rep. John Conyers's seat up for grabs in Michigan - Politico Staff - POLITICO.com
"With the passage of Michigan’s Republican-crafted redistricting law, recently signed off on by Gov. Rick Snyder, Rep. John Conyers seat is officially up for grabs after nearly 50 years - and local Democratic district officials are not pleased"
Bummer dudes...
"With the passage of Michigan’s Republican-crafted redistricting law, recently signed off on by Gov. Rick Snyder, Rep. John Conyers seat is officially up for grabs after nearly 50 years - and local Democratic district officials are not pleased"
Bummer dudes...
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Reid expects Tea Party to fade away
Reid expects Tea Party to fade away - Opinion - ReviewJournal.com
"Reid blamed everything that ails Washington and the nation on Republicans"
"Reid blamed everything that ails Washington and the nation on Republicans"
Ex-Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty ends White House bid
My Way News - Ex-Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty ends White House bid
"'I wish it would have been different, but obviously the pathway forward for me doesn't exist so we are going to end the campaign,' Pawlenty said on ABC's 'This Week' from Iowa."
"'I wish it would have been different, but obviously the pathway forward for me doesn't exist so we are going to end the campaign,' Pawlenty said on ABC's 'This Week' from Iowa."
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