Detroit boaters left high, dry as Erma Henderson Marina remains closed for foreseeable future MLive.com
Council sided with local boaters who have been complaining for months about the process, arguing that the mayor's office hand-selected Hume despite a worthy proposal from a black-owned business group with close ties to the marina, believed to be one the first racially-integrated docks in the nation.
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Gov. Snyder 'will stay focused' on his job in light of second failed recall attempt
Gov. Snyder 'will stay focused' on his job in light of second failed recall attempt | MLive.com
Michigan Rising leaders are ending their recall attempt today, saying they fell “well short” of their goal of collecting 200,000 petition signatures by June 1.
Michigan Rising leaders are ending their recall attempt today, saying they fell “well short” of their goal of collecting 200,000 petition signatures by June 1.
Transportation Secretary LaHood releases plan to combat distracted driving 'epidemic'
Transportation Secretary LaHood releases plan to combat distracted driving 'epidemic' | MLive.com
The "Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving" includes the government investing $2.4 million in pilot projects in California and Delaware to crack down on those who text or use their cell phones while driving and challenges the auto industry to adopt new and future guidelines for technology to reduce the potential for distraction on devices built or brought into vehicles.
"Distracted driving is an epidemic.
While we've made progress in the past three years by raising awareness about this risky behavior, the simple fact is people are continuing to be killed and injured – and we can put an end to it," LaHood said in a release.
The "Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving" includes the government investing $2.4 million in pilot projects in California and Delaware to crack down on those who text or use their cell phones while driving and challenges the auto industry to adopt new and future guidelines for technology to reduce the potential for distraction on devices built or brought into vehicles.
"Distracted driving is an epidemic.
While we've made progress in the past three years by raising awareness about this risky behavior, the simple fact is people are continuing to be killed and injured – and we can put an end to it," LaHood said in a release.
Michigan House Republicans expand upon income tax relief plan
Michigan House Republicans expand upon income tax relief plan | MLive.com
A new measure detailed Thursday would provide longer-term income tax relief by dropping the income tax rate to 3.9 percent by 2018.
The legislation would come in addition to a short-term plan already approved by the House and now pending in the Senate, which would speed up an already planned income tax rate reduction from 4.35 percent to 4.25 percent late this year.
A new measure detailed Thursday would provide longer-term income tax relief by dropping the income tax rate to 3.9 percent by 2018.
The legislation would come in addition to a short-term plan already approved by the House and now pending in the Senate, which would speed up an already planned income tax rate reduction from 4.35 percent to 4.25 percent late this year.
Detroit councilman: Marijuana decriminalization a 'bad idea' that could hurt job seekers
Detroit councilman: Marijuana decriminalization a 'bad idea' that could hurt job seekers | MLive.com
"I think it's a bad idea," Cockrel said of an expected ballot proposal that would amend city code by allowing anyone over 21 years of age to possess less than an ounce of marijuana on private property.
"I think it's a bad idea," Cockrel said of an expected ballot proposal that would amend city code by allowing anyone over 21 years of age to possess less than an ounce of marijuana on private property.
UR ending free tuition to employees' children
UR ending free tuition to employees' children | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com
For the coming school year, tuition at UR will be $42,890, which is a 4.5 percent increase over the past school year.
For the coming school year, tuition at UR will be $42,890, which is a 4.5 percent increase over the past school year.
CBO: We’ll Be Maxed Out in Nine Years
PJ Media » CBO: We’ll Be Maxed Out in Nine Years
Shorter-term, the CBO report’s “Extended Alternative Fiscal Scenario” projects that the federal government will hit what many economists consider the danger-zone level of debt — namely the point at which debt held by the public (excluding intergovernmental holdings) reaches 90% of GDP — sometime during fiscal 2021, the same year as its 2011 projection.
That 90% threshold is what I characterized in a column last year as when the country will become “Maxed Out America,” reaching the point where the federal government will likely either have a hard time issuing additional debt, or will have to start paying higher than risk-free rates to do so, starting a vicious cycle which will be hard to stop once started.
Shorter-term, the CBO report’s “Extended Alternative Fiscal Scenario” projects that the federal government will hit what many economists consider the danger-zone level of debt — namely the point at which debt held by the public (excluding intergovernmental holdings) reaches 90% of GDP — sometime during fiscal 2021, the same year as its 2011 projection.
That 90% threshold is what I characterized in a column last year as when the country will become “Maxed Out America,” reaching the point where the federal government will likely either have a hard time issuing additional debt, or will have to start paying higher than risk-free rates to do so, starting a vicious cycle which will be hard to stop once started.
Love Muskegon flags, chalk art festival win $500 grants, coming to Muskegon
Love Muskegon flags, chalk art festival win $500 grants, coming to Muskegon | MLive.com
Love Muskegon Week wound up with a competition for two $500 grants from the Community Foundation for Muskegon County for any ideas that would make Muskegon a better and more interesting place.
Love Muskegon Week wound up with a competition for two $500 grants from the Community Foundation for Muskegon County for any ideas that would make Muskegon a better and more interesting place.
'A' score for 7 West Michigan hospitals
'A' score for 7 West Michigan hospitals | WOOD TV8
Seven West Michigan hospitals have been honored with a Hospital Safety Score of "A" by The Leapfrog Group -- an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
Seven West Michigan hospitals have been honored with a Hospital Safety Score of "A" by The Leapfrog Group -- an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
US Attorney General Eric Holder completely unaware that federal courthouses require visitors to show government-issued photo IDs
Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » US Attorney General Eric Holder completely unaware that federal courthouses require visitors to show government-issued photo IDs
“Some federal courts — are you aware that’s required in some federal courts in this land?” Lungren said.
“I don’t know,” Holder replied.
“Some federal courts — are you aware that’s required in some federal courts in this land?” Lungren said.
“I don’t know,” Holder replied.
Friday, June 08, 2012
What honor looks like: The flash mob at Gate 38 of Reagan National Airport
What honor looks like: The flash mob at Gate 38 of Reagan National Airport | MullerOver.com
The first soldier walked through the door.
Old, frail and needing help walking.
And every person I could see in the entire airport stood and applauded.
No – maybe cheered is more like it.
Click to read the rest and see this wonderful video of an amazing event!
Grab a hankie.
The first soldier walked through the door.
Old, frail and needing help walking.
And every person I could see in the entire airport stood and applauded.
No – maybe cheered is more like it.
Click to read the rest and see this wonderful video of an amazing event!
Grab a hankie.
You’re Not Special
You’re Not Special - BostonHerald.com
But do not get the idea you’re anything special.
Because you’re not.
But do not get the idea you’re anything special.
Because you’re not.
Schilling's co. files for bankruptcy; feds probing
My Way News - Schilling's co. files for bankruptcy; feds probing
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's troubled video gaming company, lured to Rhode Island with a $75 million state loan guarantee two years ago, filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, and federal authorities have begun an investigation into it.
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's troubled video gaming company, lured to Rhode Island with a $75 million state loan guarantee two years ago, filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, and federal authorities have begun an investigation into it.
Muskegon man charged with felony for allegedly sexually assaulting two dogs
Muskegon man charged with felony for allegedly sexually assaulting two dogs | MLive.com
However, Peterson is a fourth-time habitual offender, so he could potentially get life in prison if convicted.
However, Peterson is a fourth-time habitual offender, so he could potentially get life in prison if convicted.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
What the Media Choose Not to Know about Trayvon
Articles: What the Media Choose Not to Know about Trayvon
6:22
Trayvon, with his hoodie up, grabs two items from the shelves of 7-11.
One is the Skittles.
The other is Arizona Watermelon Fruit Juice Cocktail.
The media avoid the name of the real drink -- possibly because of the racial implications of the word "watermelon," but possibly to avoid probing the real reason for Trayon's trip.
Trayvon, in fact, had become a devotee of the druggy concoction known as "Lean," also known in southern hip-hop culture as "Sizzurp" and "Purple Drank."
Lean consists of three basic ingredients -- codeine, a soft drink, and candy.
If his Facebook postings are to be believed, Trayvon had been using Lean since at least June 2011.
6:22
Trayvon, with his hoodie up, grabs two items from the shelves of 7-11.
One is the Skittles.
The other is Arizona Watermelon Fruit Juice Cocktail.
The media avoid the name of the real drink -- possibly because of the racial implications of the word "watermelon," but possibly to avoid probing the real reason for Trayon's trip.
Trayvon, in fact, had become a devotee of the druggy concoction known as "Lean," also known in southern hip-hop culture as "Sizzurp" and "Purple Drank."
Lean consists of three basic ingredients -- codeine, a soft drink, and candy.
If his Facebook postings are to be believed, Trayvon had been using Lean since at least June 2011.
Media Cite False Spending Differential To Explain Walker Win
Media Cite False Spending Differential To Explain Walker Win
Not so fast.
As it turns out, labor unions spent an additional $21 million on the recall election.
When it came to state senate recall elections back in September 2011, Democrats outspent Republicans $23.4 million to $20.5 million.
Not so fast.
As it turns out, labor unions spent an additional $21 million on the recall election.
When it came to state senate recall elections back in September 2011, Democrats outspent Republicans $23.4 million to $20.5 million.
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