The Uneven Playing Field - Girls' Sports Injuries

The Uneven Playing Field - Girls' Sports Injuries
"If girls and young women ruptured their A.C.L.’s at just twice the rate of boys and young men, it would be notable. Three times the rate would be astounding.
But some researchers believe that in sports that both sexes play, and with similar rules — soccer, basketball, volleyball — female athletes rupture their A.C.L.’s at rates as high as five times that of males."
This is a national disgrace!

We know of the this epidemic and yet nothing is done.
"5 times the rate of males"!
Where are the feminist organizations? ...... meebeee they're more interested in their quota "equality" than actual little girls?

Time Magazine's Senior Moment

Time Magazine's Senior Moment
"Time wonders if John McCain is healthy enough to be president, a question that was never asked of FDR. Meanwhile, a youthful Barack Obama is busily campaigning in each of the 57 states."

Senator "sweetie" ought to go back to his school books?

Michigan may be $434 million short next budget year

Michigan may be $434 million short next budget year
"Fiscal experts say Michigan could have $434 million less than expected to spend on K-12 schools and other government services in the next budget year.
The financial trouble is here despite last year's increases in the state's personal income and business taxes to balance a budget deficit. Reasons include the national economic slowdown's effect on Michigan's economy and fewer people purchasing cigarettes and buying and selling homes."

Unending spending!

Remember what she means when she says she want to "invest" your money.

The Culinary Institute coming to Baker College

The Culinary Institute coming to Baker College
"The Muskegon college announced their new culinary arts program facility is called The Culinary Institute of Michigan. Included in the facility will be a new restaurant, Courses, and The Sweet Spot, a pastry-and-coffee shop."

I'm guessing that "McI" was not in the top ten finalists for the logo......

Why is working for a leading American employer (McDonald's) so anathema to academia?

'Hire Michigan First' plan introduced

'Hire Michigan First' plan introduced
"Democrats call their 'Hire Michigan First' plan an aggressive way to quickly create jobs and make sure that tax dollars used to attract businesses to the state benefit families here, not out-of-state workers or illegal immigrants.
The plan would reward companies with tax breaks if they accept state contracts to hire only Michigan workers. The plan would also make sure companies report on who they hire to ensure those workers are from Michigan.
Town hall meetings are set for later Thursday to address the issues and answer questions. State Rep. Robert Dean (D-Grand Rapids) will host one at 5:30 p.m. at the Teamsters Hall on Eastern. Then, at 7 p.m., State Reps. Mary Valentine (D-Norton Shores) and Doug Bennett (D-Muskegon) will host one at Muskegon Community College."

Their 'Hire Michigan First' plan is an aggressive way to quickly destroy jobs and tax dollars used to attract businesses by sending out the message to employers that politics, not productivity, is what Michigan is all about.

ROTHBURY Festival

Inside Muskegon: Inside Muskegon #113: Carrie Lombardi, ROTHBURY Festival
"This episode of Inside Muskegon features an interview with Carrie Lombardi with the ROTHBURY Festival, a commentary on the interview, and information on contacting Inside Muskegon."

Brewer elected to school board

Brewer elected to school board -
"MUSKEGON HEIGHTS — Franklin Brewer will serve again on the Muskegon Heights school board.
Brewer, of 2320 Fifth, and write-in candidate Kassandra Kitchen, 75 E. Maplewood, ran in the May 6 election for the four-year seat vacated by longtime board member Dwight Vines.
Brewer received 258 votes and Kitchen received 166 votes. Results were delayed because of Kitchen's write-in candidacy.
Brewer lost his bid for re-election to the school board in 2006 by four votes to Antonio Suhuba-Baruti, and lost another bid for election to the school board in 2007."

Michigan lawmakers surprised at cost of tax breaks for movie makers

Shocked and surprised!

Michigan lawmakers surprised at cost of tax breaks for movie makers
"Lawmakers on Wednesday seemed somewhat stunned by the estimated $110 million price tag of Michigan's new film promotion program.
The unexpected cost of luring movie makers here could mean less money for local school districts and municipalities."

Blogging For Michigan : Michigan Economic Development Blog : Michigan Policy Blog

Blogging For Michigan : Michigan Economic Development Blog : Michigan Policy Blog

View from the left.

Chicago overturns ban on foie gras in restaurants - Yahoo! News

Chicago overturns ban on foie gras in restaurants - Yahoo! News: "The City Council on Wednesday repealed its two-year-old ban on the gourmet dish,"

It's about time!
Now they can turn their attention to phosphorus in lawn fertilizer...... no other problems goin' on in Chi Town.....http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/05/welcome-to-chicagostan.html

McCain's wife sells Sudan-related investments

McCain's wife sells Sudan-related investments:
"Cindy McCain's investments include two mutual funds - American Funds Europacific Growth fund and American Funds Capital World Growth and Income fund - that are listed by the Sudan Divestment Task Force as targets for divestment."

The McMonster!

Teeeechers union bosses out.....student LEARNING improves

The blogging will continue until morale improves...
"Good news in The Big Easy where over a year ago they broke the teachers union and basically started over with publicly financed but privately board run charter schools. This year, testing of fourth and eighth graders have shown improvements by 12% and 4% respectively, in only a year. They still have a long way to go, but this is real progress from a completely failed school system in a short turnaround time. The major reason being given for this success is the quality of teachers they were able to attract."

Isn't it time we focused on "LEARNING" rather than "teaching"?