West Michigan senators' partial-birth abortion ban bills set for vote Wednesday MLive.com
A state partial-birth abortion ban, based on two companion pieces of legislation sponsored by two West Michigan state senators, is expected to be put to a vote this week by the state Senate.
State Sens. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, and Arlan Meekhof, R-West Olive, introduced their bills earlier this year that essentially would outlaw physicians from performing partial-birth abortions in Michigan, except to save the mother's life, and establish sentencing guidelines making it a two-year felony.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Michigan proposal expected to target Internet sales
Michigan proposal expected to target Internet sales - theoaklandpress.com
The Michigan Retailers Association is making a renewed push to require more businesses selling items over the Internet to collect the state’s 6 percent sales tax.
The Michigan Retailers Association is making a renewed push to require more businesses selling items over the Internet to collect the state’s 6 percent sales tax.
Lt. Gen. Kelly On The Two That Stood Their Ground
BLACKFIVE: Lt. Gen. Kelly On The Two That Stood Their Ground
On Nov 13, 2010 Lt General John Kelly, USMC, gave a speech to the Semper Fi Society of St. Louis, MO.
This was only 4 days after his son, Lt Robert Kelly, USMC was killed by an IED while on his 3rd Combat tour.
During his speech, General Kelly spoke about the dedication and valor of the young men and women who step forward each and every day to protect us.
During the speech, he never mentioned the loss of his own son.
He closed the speech with the moving account of the last 6 seconds in the lives of 2 young Marines who died with rifles blazing to protect their brother Marines.
Read it all.
On Nov 13, 2010 Lt General John Kelly, USMC, gave a speech to the Semper Fi Society of St. Louis, MO.
This was only 4 days after his son, Lt Robert Kelly, USMC was killed by an IED while on his 3rd Combat tour.
During his speech, General Kelly spoke about the dedication and valor of the young men and women who step forward each and every day to protect us.
During the speech, he never mentioned the loss of his own son.
He closed the speech with the moving account of the last 6 seconds in the lives of 2 young Marines who died with rifles blazing to protect their brother Marines.
Read it all.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Heinz Creates New Ketchup Packet, 'Dip and Squeeze'
Heinz Creates New Ketchup Packet, 'Dip and Squeeze' - WSJ.com
As the name promises, "Dip and Squeeze" ketchup can be squeezed out through one end or the lid can be peeled back for dipping.
The red, bottle-shaped packets hold three times the ketchup as traditional packets.
The new containers are more expensive than the old sleeves, but Heinz hopes customers learn not to grab more than one or two.
As the name promises, "Dip and Squeeze" ketchup can be squeezed out through one end or the lid can be peeled back for dipping.
The red, bottle-shaped packets hold three times the ketchup as traditional packets.
The new containers are more expensive than the old sleeves, but Heinz hopes customers learn not to grab more than one or two.
New poll: More than 60% of Michigan voters support new Detroit-Windsor bridge
New poll: More than 60% of Michigan voters support new Detroit-Windsor bridge MLive.com
A new poll says 61.5% of state voters support the New International Trade Crossing plan for a publicly-owned bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
That includes the 40.7% of voters who say they strongly support the NITC bridge.
Just 32.5% oppose the project
A new poll says 61.5% of state voters support the New International Trade Crossing plan for a publicly-owned bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
That includes the 40.7% of voters who say they strongly support the NITC bridge.
Just 32.5% oppose the project
Michigan Red Cross blood workers rescind strike notice, continue negotiations
Michigan Red Cross blood workers rescind strike notice, continue negotiations MLive.com
The unions rescinded their strike notice Sunday morning, Stoneking said.
It was the third strike notice in 15 months, and the work stoppage would have begun Wednesday.
The unions rescinded their strike notice Sunday morning, Stoneking said.
It was the third strike notice in 15 months, and the work stoppage would have begun Wednesday.
The Best Aircraft of Oshkosh Air Show 2011 - AirVenture Oshkosh
The Best Aircraft of Oshkosh Air Show 2011 - AirVenture Oshkosh - Popular Mechanics
The annual extravaganza of all things aviation came to Wisconsin last week, as aircraft enthusiasts flocked to the AirVenture Oshkosh.
We found the new (Boeing's 787 Dreamliner), the old (the last flying B-29) and the record setters (Sikorsky's 290-mph chopper demo).
T-53AThe U.S. Air Force Academy has decided that the Cirrus SR20 is the best plane for finding out whether a cadet has the right stuff to go on to full-fledged pilot training.
So it is taking delivery of 25 of them, and the aircraft will be designated the T-53A.
......The T-53s replace a fleet of leased Diamond DA-40s that were made in Canada.
Cirrus was recently acquired by China's state-owned CAIGA aircraft company.
The annual extravaganza of all things aviation came to Wisconsin last week, as aircraft enthusiasts flocked to the AirVenture Oshkosh.
We found the new (Boeing's 787 Dreamliner), the old (the last flying B-29) and the record setters (Sikorsky's 290-mph chopper demo).
T-53AThe U.S. Air Force Academy has decided that the Cirrus SR20 is the best plane for finding out whether a cadet has the right stuff to go on to full-fledged pilot training.
So it is taking delivery of 25 of them, and the aircraft will be designated the T-53A.
......The T-53s replace a fleet of leased Diamond DA-40s that were made in Canada.
Cirrus was recently acquired by China's state-owned CAIGA aircraft company.
The U.S. Bails Out A Profligate EU
Editorial: The U.S. Bails Out A Profligate EU - Investors.com
Bailouts: Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner was dispensing advice in Europe Friday as the Fed began printing massive amounts of money to bail out the EU. Our government seems more worried about Europe than the U.S.
Bailouts: Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner was dispensing advice in Europe Friday as the Fed began printing massive amounts of money to bail out the EU. Our government seems more worried about Europe than the U.S.
Retiree Benefits for the Military Could Face Cuts
Retiree Benefits for the Military Could Face Cuts - NYTimes.com
As Washington looks to squeeze savings from once-sacrosanct entitlements like Social Security and Medicare, another big social welfare system is growing as rapidly, but with far less scrutiny: the health and pension benefits of military retirees.
As Washington looks to squeeze savings from once-sacrosanct entitlements like Social Security and Medicare, another big social welfare system is growing as rapidly, but with far less scrutiny: the health and pension benefits of military retirees.
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