Muskegon County home and business owners may face 'significant rise' in sewer rates MLive.com
"The wastewater management committee for the countywide sewer system recently recommended that wholesale rates charged to municipalities and direct industrial users increase by 12.5 percent.
The recommendation follows a 15-percent hike in wholesale rates last year."
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Friday, September 03, 2010
Court Order Keeps FAKE "Tea Party" Off Ballot
"A new court order leaves a shadowy group calling itself 'The Tea Party' off Michigan's November ballot.
Amazingly, I heard it on Muskegon radio.
The Michigan Supreme Court said in an order it won't take up an appeal of a lower court ruling that left 'The Tea Party' off the ballot."
Whoo hoo!
Albeit from a FoxNews report.
National news dudes!
Good guys win another one!
Michigan State's 2011 class is ranked second in Big Ten
Michigan State's 2011 class is ranked second in Big Ten freep.com Detroit Free Press
Rivals.com released their recruiting rankings by school for the class of 2011 and Michigan State currently sits second in the Big Ten behind Ohio State.
The Spartans, who have 15 commitments, are rated 22nd nationally.
We've turned the corner!
Rivals.com released their recruiting rankings by school for the class of 2011 and Michigan State currently sits second in the Big Ten behind Ohio State.
The Spartans, who have 15 commitments, are rated 22nd nationally.
We've turned the corner!
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Oil Should Be Around $10 a Barrel
Oil Should Be Around $10 a Barrel: Analyst - CNBC
"'We have so much oil right now, more than we've had in 27 years.
Why is it 27 years?
Because that's how far our records go back.
It's probably the most in 50 or 100 years,' he added."
"'We have so much oil right now, more than we've had in 27 years.
Why is it 27 years?
Because that's how far our records go back.
It's probably the most in 50 or 100 years,' he added."
‘Clunkers,’ a classic government folly
‘Clunkers,’ a classic government folly - The Boston Globe
"IN THE market for a used car? Good luck finding a bargain:
The price of “pre-owned’’ vehicles has climbed considerably over the past year.
According to Edmunds.com, a website for car buyers, a three-year-old automobile today will set you back, on average, close to $20,000 — a spike of more than 10 percent since last summer."
"IN THE market for a used car? Good luck finding a bargain:
The price of “pre-owned’’ vehicles has climbed considerably over the past year.
According to Edmunds.com, a website for car buyers, a three-year-old automobile today will set you back, on average, close to $20,000 — a spike of more than 10 percent since last summer."
Dear Patients: Vote to Repeal ObamaCare
Hal Scherz: Dear Patients: Vote to Repeal ObamaCare - WSJ.com
"Our patients have always expected a certain standard of care from their doctors, which includes providing them with pertinent information that may affect their quality of life.
Because the issue this election is so stark—literally life and death for millions of Americans in the years ahead—we are this week posting a 'Dear Patient' letter in our waiting rooms.
The letter states in unambiguous language what the new law means:
'Dear Patient: Section 1311 of the new health care legislation gives the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and her appointees the power to establish care guidelines that your doctor must abide by or face penalties and fines.
In making doctors answerable in the federal bureaucracy this bill effectively makes them government employees and means that you and your doctor are no longer in charge of your health care decisions.
This new law politicizes medicine and in my opinion destroys the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship that makes the American health care system the best in the world.'"
Read it all!
"Our patients have always expected a certain standard of care from their doctors, which includes providing them with pertinent information that may affect their quality of life.
Because the issue this election is so stark—literally life and death for millions of Americans in the years ahead—we are this week posting a 'Dear Patient' letter in our waiting rooms.
The letter states in unambiguous language what the new law means:
'Dear Patient: Section 1311 of the new health care legislation gives the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and her appointees the power to establish care guidelines that your doctor must abide by or face penalties and fines.
In making doctors answerable in the federal bureaucracy this bill effectively makes them government employees and means that you and your doctor are no longer in charge of your health care decisions.
This new law politicizes medicine and in my opinion destroys the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship that makes the American health care system the best in the world.'"
Read it all!
Cops: Calif doctor gets stuck in chimney, dies
My Way News - Cops: Calif doctor gets stuck in chimney, dies
"A doctor involved in an 'on-again, off-again' relationship apparently tried to force her way into her boyfriend's home by sliding down the chimney, police said Tuesday.
Her decomposing body was found there three days later."
"A doctor involved in an 'on-again, off-again' relationship apparently tried to force her way into her boyfriend's home by sliding down the chimney, police said Tuesday.
Her decomposing body was found there three days later."
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Investors’ Anger Rises at Poor IPO Returns
Anger Rises at Poor IPO Returns - CNBC
"More than half the big initial public offerings in Europe this year are trading below their issue price,"
"More than half the big initial public offerings in Europe this year are trading below their issue price,"
What is Teacher Wish Lists
What is Teacher Wish Lists
"WOOD/WOTV/WXSP and Maranda know that many teachers use up to $500 per year of their own money to buy supplies for their classrooms. That’s why we are working together to support teachers.
We are launching a program called “The Teacher Wish Lists”.
It is our effort to promote classroom support by asking families and businesses to buy classroom supplies."
And we all KNOW that teachers are underpaid and overworked, right?
Or is that overpaid and underworked.......
"WOOD/WOTV/WXSP and Maranda know that many teachers use up to $500 per year of their own money to buy supplies for their classrooms. That’s why we are working together to support teachers.
We are launching a program called “The Teacher Wish Lists”.
It is our effort to promote classroom support by asking families and businesses to buy classroom supplies."
And we all KNOW that teachers are underpaid and overworked, right?
Or is that overpaid and underworked.......
Big incentive for school attendance: Cash
Big incentive for school attendance: Cash
"Stacey Wright had more than a dozen choices when it came to enrolling three of her children in an elementary school, from charters to magnets to traditional public schools in every corner of the city.
She chose Jefferson Elementary School, the brick St. Louis public school across the street.
And for that, she may get $900."
"Stacey Wright had more than a dozen choices when it came to enrolling three of her children in an elementary school, from charters to magnets to traditional public schools in every corner of the city.
She chose Jefferson Elementary School, the brick St. Louis public school across the street.
And for that, she may get $900."
Appeals Court: `The Tea Party' can't make Michigan ballot
Appeals Court: `The Tea Party' can't make Michigan ballot FOX 21 Online
"The Michigan Court of Appeals has decided a group calling itself 'The Tea Party' doesn't qualify for the Nov. 2 ballot because it didn't correctly show the party name on petitions.
Republicans and tea party activists say 'The Tea Party' that has nominated nearly two dozen candidates is a fake aimed at hurting them by drawing away votes from Republicans.
They've been fighting the group's efforts to get on the ballot.
The court released its decision Monday.
It says the word 'the' was not in 24-point bold face type on the petitions as required by law.
A message seeking comment was left for the lawyer representing the 'The Tea Party.'
A lawyer for the opposition says he's waiting to see if 'The Tea Party' appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court."
"The Michigan Court of Appeals has decided a group calling itself 'The Tea Party' doesn't qualify for the Nov. 2 ballot because it didn't correctly show the party name on petitions.
Republicans and tea party activists say 'The Tea Party' that has nominated nearly two dozen candidates is a fake aimed at hurting them by drawing away votes from Republicans.
They've been fighting the group's efforts to get on the ballot.
The court released its decision Monday.
It says the word 'the' was not in 24-point bold face type on the petitions as required by law.
A message seeking comment was left for the lawyer representing the 'The Tea Party.'
A lawyer for the opposition says he's waiting to see if 'The Tea Party' appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court."
Monday, August 30, 2010
Is It Hot In Here? Or Is It Just You?
Is It Hot In Here? Or Is It Just You? - CNBC
"It turns out that many women like a guy who uses a tacky pick-up line.
At least many British women do.
A 'survey' done by UK online casino MrGreen.com claims that nearly 60 percent of women believe it takes a sense of humor and confidence for a guy to walk up to a woman and say, 'Did it hurt when you fell out of heaven?'
I would add that it also takes about three or four beers."
"It turns out that many women like a guy who uses a tacky pick-up line.
At least many British women do.
A 'survey' done by UK online casino MrGreen.com claims that nearly 60 percent of women believe it takes a sense of humor and confidence for a guy to walk up to a woman and say, 'Did it hurt when you fell out of heaven?'
I would add that it also takes about three or four beers."
It's Not A Question Of IF Sovereign Nations Will Default, But HOW
It's Not A Question Of IF Sovereign Nations Will Default, But HOW
"The sovereign debt crisis is not European: it is global.
And it is not over."
"The sovereign debt crisis is not European: it is global.
And it is not over."
Sunday, August 29, 2010
EPA Surrenders to NRA on Gun Control Issue
EPA Surrenders to NRA on Gun Control Issue - US News and World Report
"The EPA had planned to solicit public responses to the petition for two months, but this afternoon issued a statement rejecting a 100-page request from the Center for Biological Diversity, the American Bird Conservancy, and three other groups for a ban on lead bullets, shot, and fishing sinkers. The agency is still considering what to do about sinkers."
In other words, they can do whatever they want but they didn't want to do it just before an election.
Does this sound as creepy to you as it does to me?
"The EPA had planned to solicit public responses to the petition for two months, but this afternoon issued a statement rejecting a 100-page request from the Center for Biological Diversity, the American Bird Conservancy, and three other groups for a ban on lead bullets, shot, and fishing sinkers. The agency is still considering what to do about sinkers."
In other words, they can do whatever they want but they didn't want to do it just before an election.
Does this sound as creepy to you as it does to me?
Almost disaster in St.Maarten: Boeing 747 aborts landing because there is another 747 on the runway
LiveLeak.com - Almost disaster in St.Maarten: Boeing 747 aborts landing because there is another 747 on the runway
"Almost disaster in St.Maarten: Boeing 747 aborts landing because there is another 747 on the runway"
"Almost disaster in St.Maarten: Boeing 747 aborts landing because there is another 747 on the runway"
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