Gov. Rick Snyder unveils plan to make Michigan residents healthier MLive.com
Noting that Michigan ranks 10th in the nation for obesity, said changes are needed.
"We have a broken system," he said.
At a news conference announcing his initiatives, he weighed himself -- 194 pounds -- and had his blood pressure measured -- 142 over 80.
Snyder said he plans to post his health statistics on a website, so the public can track his attempts to live a healthier lifestyle.
He also said he wants doctors to monitor the body weight of young patients and to report their body mass index to a state registry.
The children's identity would remain anonymous, and the data would be used to monitor pediatric obesity.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist Resigns Over Global Warming
Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist Resigns Over Global Warming Fox News
"In the APS it is ok to discuss whether the mass of the proton changes over time and how a multi-universe behaves, but the evidence of global warming is incontrovertible?" he wrote in an email to Kate Kirby, executive officer of the physics society.
"In the APS it is ok to discuss whether the mass of the proton changes over time and how a multi-universe behaves, but the evidence of global warming is incontrovertible?" he wrote in an email to Kate Kirby, executive officer of the physics society.
Obama Even Loses the Name of His Jobs Bill
» Incompetence: Obama Even Loses the Name of His Jobs Bill - Big Government
But Obama did no such thing. Not only was there no bill when he delivered the speech, even this many days after the speech the bill has never been introduced in the House of Representatives where such bills might begin the legislative process.
That means that there was no bill called the “American Jobs Act of 2011″ in the House, so Rep. Gohmert was under no compulsion not to use it as a name for his own bill.
But Obama did no such thing. Not only was there no bill when he delivered the speech, even this many days after the speech the bill has never been introduced in the House of Representatives where such bills might begin the legislative process.
That means that there was no bill called the “American Jobs Act of 2011″ in the House, so Rep. Gohmert was under no compulsion not to use it as a name for his own bill.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ex-drain commissioner crashes motorcycle again
Ex-drain commissioner crashes motorcycle again
White Lake Beacon - Whitehall and Montague, Michigan
Thursday, at 4:50 p.m., Hepler was attempting to pass a car which turned into his motorcycle when pulling into a private drive on Whitehall Road, just south of Tyler Road in Dalton Township.
Muskegon County Deputy John Yax said Hepler, 47, of Muskegon, was traveling behind the southbound car on Whitehall Road when the car stopped to turn left into the drive. Hepler, he said, attempted to pass the vehicle on the left of the centerline into oncoming traffic, when the vehicle turned into his motorcycle, pushing it off the road and into a double-post sign.
See full story in Beacon print edition or e-edition
White Lake Beacon - Whitehall and Montague, Michigan
Thursday, at 4:50 p.m., Hepler was attempting to pass a car which turned into his motorcycle when pulling into a private drive on Whitehall Road, just south of Tyler Road in Dalton Township.
Muskegon County Deputy John Yax said Hepler, 47, of Muskegon, was traveling behind the southbound car on Whitehall Road when the car stopped to turn left into the drive. Hepler, he said, attempted to pass the vehicle on the left of the centerline into oncoming traffic, when the vehicle turned into his motorcycle, pushing it off the road and into a double-post sign.
See full story in Beacon print edition or e-edition
Perry gets it right on Social Security
Gary Galles: Perry gets it right on Social Security social, security, benefits - Opinion - The Orange County Register
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is being attacked by some people, including some of his rivals for the GOP presidential nomination, for calling Social Security a Ponzi scheme that is unfair to the young.
The critics are partly correct in that Social Security is only partly a Ponzi scheme.
And it has actually been a series of Ponzi schemes.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is being attacked by some people, including some of his rivals for the GOP presidential nomination, for calling Social Security a Ponzi scheme that is unfair to the young.
The critics are partly correct in that Social Security is only partly a Ponzi scheme.
And it has actually been a series of Ponzi schemes.
Coast Guard closes area’s air stations for season
Coast Guard closes area’s air stations for season Grand Haven Tribune
The Coast Guard’s Great Lakes air stations closed their seasonal air facilities in Muskegon, Mich., and Waukegan, Ill., on Sept. 6.
The Coast Guard’s Great Lakes air stations closed their seasonal air facilities in Muskegon, Mich., and Waukegan, Ill., on Sept. 6.
Japan Earthquake: Six Months Later
Japan Earthquake: Six Months Later - Alan Taylor - In Focus - The Atlantic
Gathered here are some recent images from the region, including 12 before-and-after photo pairs (starting with photo number two) that you can click on each photo to see the difference six months can make
Gathered here are some recent images from the region, including 12 before-and-after photo pairs (starting with photo number two) that you can click on each photo to see the difference six months can make
Michelle Obama: “All This Just For a Flag”
TRR: Michelle Obama: “All This Just For a Flag” - Washington Times
As police and firefighters fold the flag to the sound of marching bagpipers, a skeptical looking Mrs. Obama leans to her husband and appears to say, “all this just for a flag.”
She then purses her lips and shakes her head slightly as Mr. Obama nods
As police and firefighters fold the flag to the sound of marching bagpipers, a skeptical looking Mrs. Obama leans to her husband and appears to say, “all this just for a flag.”
She then purses her lips and shakes her head slightly as Mr. Obama nods
Wayne County | Owners escape tax debt by rebuying foreclosed homes
Wayne County Owners escape tax debt by rebuying foreclosed homes The Detroit News
Landlord Jeffrey Cusimano didn't pay property taxes on seven of his east-side rentals for three years, owing the city of Detroit more than $131,800.
Typically, that would mean losing the properties.
But Cusimano not only got to keep them — his debt, including interest, fees and unpaid water bills, was virtually wiped free.
Landlord Jeffrey Cusimano didn't pay property taxes on seven of his east-side rentals for three years, owing the city of Detroit more than $131,800.
Typically, that would mean losing the properties.
But Cusimano not only got to keep them — his debt, including interest, fees and unpaid water bills, was virtually wiped free.
Republican Last Won N.Y.'s Ninth District in 1920
Republican Last Won N.Y.'s Ninth District in 1920 - NYTimes.com
But in Tuesday’s election, the Republican candidate, Bob Turner, may very well pull off an upset, if recent polls are any guide.
He would become the first Republican to carry the district since 1920, when Andrew N. Petersen, a Danish-born manufacturer of ornamental iron products, toppled freshman Representative David J. O’Connell.
But in Tuesday’s election, the Republican candidate, Bob Turner, may very well pull off an upset, if recent polls are any guide.
He would become the first Republican to carry the district since 1920, when Andrew N. Petersen, a Danish-born manufacturer of ornamental iron products, toppled freshman Representative David J. O’Connell.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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