Thursday, April 05, 2012

Jesse Jackson Calls On Blacks To Wear Hoodies To Polling Places

Jesse Jackson Calls On Blacks To Wear Hoodies To Polling Places
Speaking to The Tom Joyner Morning Show on Wednesday, Jesse Jackson said:
"If a white kills a black we revolt, if a black kills a white it's jail time, we kill each other it's Miller time. It's as if somebody has the right to kill us."
Jackson then added "This right wing, we got to win the election, so wear your hoodie, put a voter registration card under your hoodie if you have a hoodie without a voter card you've been Hoodiewinked."

Ratings: Stewart & Colbert Trounced By Cartoons, Reruns, 'Pawn Stars'

gfjRatings: Stewart & Colbert Trounced By Cartoons, Reruns, 'Pawn Stars'
Jon Stewart pulled in a whopping 1.372 million viewers Monday, which only looks good when compared to Stephen Colbert, who pulled in less than a million.
Here's the list.
As you can see, something called "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" and "Bad Girls Club" beat both of America's satirists pretty handily.
So did cartoons ... and reruns of cartoons.

Man, 78, recounts assault by 6 youths in E. Toledo

Man, 78, recounts assault by 6 youths in E. Toledo - Toledo Blade
While Mr. Watts was down the boys kicked him, over and over, shouting, "[Get] that white [man].
This is for Trayvon ... Trayvon lives, white [man]. Kill that white [man]," according to a police report.

White House releases USD 1.5 bln aid to Egypt, meets Brotherhood figures

White House releases USD 1.5 bln aid to Egypt, meets Brotherhood figures
The White House defended the decision to release USD 1.5 billion in foreign aid to Egypt, on Thursday, following meetings between U.S. officials and lawmakers and representatives of the Muslim Brotherhood in Washington.

Undercover Voter ID Investigation: You’ll Never Guess Which Liberal Groups Are Demanding ID

PJ Media » From PJTV: Undercover Voter ID Investigation: You’ll Never Guess Which Liberal Groups Are Demanding ID
What’s wrong with showing identification when you vote?
That’s an egregious civil rights violation if you ask the Obama Administration and liberal groups like the Center for American Progress, and the Advancement Project.
So what happens if you show up at the front door of these groups without ID?
Find out on this PJTV undercover investigation.

Heard on the Street: Planning lake's future, floating turbines and more

Heard on the Street: Planning lake's future, floating turbines and more | MLive.com
A diverse group of Muskegon leaders representing groups concerned with business and the environment are planning to make the future of the west end of Muskegon Lake a central community issue this year.
They are not just talking about the Sappi paper mill property that that has captured the community’s attention in the past few months.
This group is looking to repeat the downtown Imagine Muskegon process to elevate the public’s dreams for the future of the Muskegon Lake shoreline.
The focus could be on everything from the Lakeside business district to the future of the remaining Pigeon Hill property and, of course, the Sappi paper mill site.
Like was done for the downtown, the Imagine Muskegon Lake West effort would bring planning, architecture and design professionals together with interested citizens to brainstorm about the future.
The planning sessions would generate a consensus plan as to what elements should drive the future of the west end of the lake, which has such a huge impact on the overall community.

Monday's top headlines: Scottville boy catches huge mackerel on deep-sea trip | MLive.com

Monday's top headlines: Witness helps police catch robbery suspect, Scottville boy catches huge mackerel on deep-sea trip | MLive.com
Scottville boy catches huge mackerel on deep-sea trip

Union: Muskegon Heights school board unaware of right to advocate for district

Union: Muskegon Heights school board unaware of right to advocate for district | MLive.com
“The union has been banging on the door for over a month, saying we are willing to make concessions,” Kuiper said. “We have a plan.”
Employees had been asked, and refused, to take salary and benefits cuts ranging from 35 percent to 40 percent – the amount the interim administration said is needed to get the district back on track financially.
Kuiper asked for more time to figure out a plan to operate the district without an emergency manager.

Muskegon County floats $2 million loan to Brookhaven in accounting move

Muskegon County floats $2 million loan to Brookhaven in accounting move | MLive.com
“This is being more transparent than it’s ever been,” Hammersley said of the concerns raised about the loan.

MEA calls on members to form 'Rapid Response Team' to express union view in online stories, back 'Protect Our Jobs' ballot drive

MEA calls on members to form 'Rapid Response Team' to express union view in online stories, back 'Protect Our Jobs' ballot drive | MLive.com
Michigan Education Association leaders are calling on teachers union members to form a “Rapid Response Team” to quickly respond to online news stories, especially about the union’s “Protect Our Jobs” petition drive.

A sit-down with Muskegon's Sheriff: What should the county do with the existing jail if a new one is built?

A sit-down with Muskegon's Sheriff: What should the county do with the existing jail if a new one is built? | MLive.com
“My question is what are the county officials planning to do with the current jail once it builds a new facility?
Are they going to then find the funds to renovate it to another purpose or demolish it?”
Roesler said there are several options the county is considering regarding the existing jail

Muskegon County ranked last in Michigan in unhealthy behaviors and environment in national study | MLive.com

Muskegon County ranked last in Michigan in unhealthy behaviors and environment in national study | MLive.com
Although in the overall rankings for health outcomes and health factors Muskegon County moved up one position among the 82 Michigan counties surveyed, the county’s continued unhealthy behaviors and poor physical environment pose huge community challenges.

Video cameras for Muskegon County sheriff's cruisers closer to reality

Video cameras for Muskegon County sheriff's cruisers closer to reality | MLive.com
The Sheriff's Office has $167,000 budgeted under capital equipment for this purchase.

February local labor market improves; Muskegon County jobless rate down

February local labor market improves; Muskegon County jobless rate down | MLive.com
Muskegon’s overall employment rose in February by 1,000 jobs to 74,800 and is up 2,900 jobs from a year ago.
The unemployment rolls declined by 100 people to 7,700 in February, according to the state report.

Muskegon County ranks high in health screenings, prevention care

Muskegon County ranks high in health screenings, prevention care | MLive.com
Muskegon County’s clinical care system ranked 13th out of 82 Michigan counties in a study by the University of Wisconsin, but 63rd in health outcomes and dead last in health behaviors.

MAISD official: Muskegon Heights Head Start preschool needs improvement

MAISD official: Muskegon Heights Head Start preschool needs improvement | MLive.com
The decision to take over the program was made after classroom observations found the Muskegon Heights program to be lacking, Jones said.
“Their scores are far, far below the scores of other programs in Muskegon and Oceana counties,” Jones said.
“We are disappointed in those scores and we are making changes.
We need to improve the quality in our Head Start program in Muskegon Heights.”

Teachers: It takes more than replacing teachers, principals to turn around struggling schools

Teachers: It takes more than replacing teachers, principals to turn around struggling schools | MLive.com
People working in the classroom say there are fewer ill-prepared teachers than some think, and federal reform efforts need a holistic approach without casting blame.

Muskegon's health improvement efforts stack up against communities across the country

Muskegon's health improvement efforts stack up against communities across the country | MLive.com
The One in 21 initiative was launched last spring to put Muskegon County in position to be the healthiest county in Michigan by 2021.
The coalition working on the health issues includes business, government, churches, education, health care and non-profit agencies.

Wake-up call: Muskegon County leaders to continue to fight for healthier community

Wake-up call: Muskegon County leaders to continue to fight for healthier community | MLive.com
....teen pregnancy rates are heading in a positive direction.
The teen birth rate – babies born in Muskegon County based on 1,000 young women aged 15-19 – is listed as 52, down from 54 in last year’s rankings but much higher than Michigan’s 34 and the national average of 22.

School employee unions file suit over law prohibiting dues collection through payroll deduction

School employee unions file suit over law prohibiting dues collection through payroll deduction | MLive.com
Four unions representing teachers and other school employees are challenging a new law prohibiting school districts from collecting union dues through payroll deduction, calling the ban unconstitutional.