Detroit Free Press tells us it's not our fault, there's nothing we can do to make our state better.
ELECTION 2008: STEPHEN HENDERSON: The next president must pay attention to our problems: "But the payoff for Michigan won't come until there's a president who 'gets it' on the troubles facing U.S. manufacturing in general and the auto industry in particular, and is willing to focus on those issues, something Washington has barely done for eight years."
STEPHEN HENDERSON is the deputy editor of the Free Press editorial page.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Thank God!
Do our children really need another school that denigrates reading, writing and arithmetic?
Please, let us just educate our children!
World school response remains flat - mlive.com: "A lack of public input is threatening plans to establish a bilingual 'International School' in Muskegon that officials believe could give students a competitive advantage."
Please, let us just educate our children!
World school response remains flat - mlive.com: "A lack of public input is threatening plans to establish a bilingual 'International School' in Muskegon that officials believe could give students a competitive advantage."
Dang!
Imagine if this was an "urban" format station?
We'd have national news AND national stars right here in Muskegon!
AM radio station WMHG, 'Timeless Favorites,' silenced - mlive.com: "WMHG was an automated, satellite-feed station. Its music format, from the ABC Radio Network, broadcast a middle-of-the-road oldies format that featured hits of such artists as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. The format began as 'Stardust' in 1998 and in 2007 became known as 'Timeless Favorites.'"
We'd have national news AND national stars right here in Muskegon!
AM radio station WMHG, 'Timeless Favorites,' silenced - mlive.com: "WMHG was an automated, satellite-feed station. Its music format, from the ABC Radio Network, broadcast a middle-of-the-road oldies format that featured hits of such artists as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. The format began as 'Stardust' in 1998 and in 2007 became known as 'Timeless Favorites.'"
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Hypocrite alert!
Survey shows eco-warriors are worst polluters:
A survey of travel habits has revealed that the most environmentally conscious people are also the biggest polluters.
'Green' consumers have some of the biggest carbon footprints because they are still hooked on flying abroad or driving their cars while their adherence to the green cause is mostly limited to small gestures."
A survey of travel habits has revealed that the most environmentally conscious people are also the biggest polluters.
'Green' consumers have some of the biggest carbon footprints because they are still hooked on flying abroad or driving their cars while their adherence to the green cause is mostly limited to small gestures."
See the GOP candidates!
What, no demos in our state?
MI GOP Presidential Primary Events Calendar: "The Michigan Republican Presidential Primary is Tuesday, Jan. 15.
"Is Sak bored or brain dead?"
Custody fights extend to the family pet - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Okay, maybe it's just me, but this strikes me as worse than useless and silly,' Plymouth attorney James P. Ryan, former chair of the State Bar's family law section, wrote on an Internet listserv that goes to some 800 lawyers and judges. 'Part-time legislature, anyone? P.S.: Remember to have your clients count all the fish.'"
......the Grand Rapids Democrat introduced a bill dictating how custody of dogs, cats, gerbils and other pets is to be decided.
That touched off a flurry of comments from other family law specialists including this one from Marshall attorney Lisa McNiff: "Is Sak bored or brain dead?"
Disputes over pets arise "very, very rarely," Kent County Circuit Judge Nanaruth Carpenter said, and, when they do, the parties usually work it out.
"I'm not saying pets are unimportant by any means," Kent County Circuit Judge Mark Trusock said, but "the last thing I want to do is take up the court's time for the custody of a dog. We need to make things simpler, not more complex."
Besides, he said, "There are so many issues I think our legislators could be dealing with," such as balancing the state budget and stopping the loss of jobs.
Sak, speaker pro tem of the House, responded: "We have and will continue to address those issues. Maybe we'll revisit the issue of judicial salaries and pensions," he said, then added, "I'm being humorous."
Before introducing the bill, he did not check with lawyers and judges who handle divorces, Sak said, but he added, "I'm going to vet it through our court system," apparently not intending a pun.
......the Grand Rapids Democrat introduced a bill dictating how custody of dogs, cats, gerbils and other pets is to be decided.
That touched off a flurry of comments from other family law specialists including this one from Marshall attorney Lisa McNiff: "Is Sak bored or brain dead?"
Disputes over pets arise "very, very rarely," Kent County Circuit Judge Nanaruth Carpenter said, and, when they do, the parties usually work it out.
"I'm not saying pets are unimportant by any means," Kent County Circuit Judge Mark Trusock said, but "the last thing I want to do is take up the court's time for the custody of a dog. We need to make things simpler, not more complex."
Besides, he said, "There are so many issues I think our legislators could be dealing with," such as balancing the state budget and stopping the loss of jobs.
Sak, speaker pro tem of the House, responded: "We have and will continue to address those issues. Maybe we'll revisit the issue of judicial salaries and pensions," he said, then added, "I'm being humorous."
Before introducing the bill, he did not check with lawyers and judges who handle divorces, Sak said, but he added, "I'm going to vet it through our court system," apparently not intending a pun.
Air force Thunder Birds to return to Battle Creek air show
T-Birds to return to Battle Creek air show: "BATTLE CREEK -- A U.S. Air Force flight group will return to Battle Creek this summer.
The Thunderbirds will appear at this year's Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival July 2-6."
The Thunderbirds will appear at this year's Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival July 2-6."
WZZM13 - A primary primer
WZZM13 - A primary primer: "You want to vote for Hillary Clinton, Mike Gravel or Dennis Kucinich."
Geezer blog
The Life of Riley: "OLIVE’S FIFTY FOURTH POST
For those who don’t know our marvelous super-centenarian, Olive Riley,
(a super centenarian is someone over 105. Olive is well her way to 109)
here is Olive singing her most cheerful song."
For those who don’t know our marvelous super-centenarian, Olive Riley,
(a super centenarian is someone over 105. Olive is well her way to 109)
here is Olive singing her most cheerful song."
NYT lies about our troops AGAIN!
Winds of Change.NET: The Media Does It Again: "Damn, is it that hard for reporters and their editors to provide a little bit of context so we can make sense of the anecdotes? It's not in Part 1 of the article. And I'll bet it won't be in the future articles, either.
Because it's not part of the narrative of how our soldiers are either depraved or damaged."
Because it's not part of the narrative of how our soldiers are either depraved or damaged."
Capitalism, not government, the real 'agent of change' |
Capitalism, not government, the real 'agent of change' : "In 2006 EMI, the world's fourth-biggest recorded-music company, invited some teenagers into its headquarters in London to talk to its top managers about their listening habits. At the end of the session the EMI bosses thanked them for their comments and told them to help themselves to a big pile of CDs sitting on a table. But none of the teens took any of the CDs, even though they were free.'"
Anti-war Soros funded Iraq study
Anti-war Soros funded Iraq study- Times Online: "A STUDY that claimed 650,000 people were killed as a result of the invasion of Iraq was partly funded by the antiwar billionaire George Soros.
Soros, 77, provided almost half the £50,000 cost of the research, which appeared in The Lancet, the medical journal. Its claim was 10 times higher than consensus estimates of the number of war dead.
Soros, 77, provided almost half the £50,000 cost of the research, which appeared in The Lancet, the medical journal. Its claim was 10 times higher than consensus estimates of the number of war dead.
Romney leads McCain in Michigan poll
Romney leads McCain in Michigan poll: "Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who badly needs to win Tuesday's Michgian primary, has an 8-point lead over Sen. John McCain of Arizona in a McClatchy/MSNBC poll of Michigan voters to be released Sunday.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
ABC News: The Rezko Connection: Obama's Achilles Heel?
ABC News: The Rezko Connection: Obama's Achilles Heel?: "In sharp contrast to his tough talk about ethics reform in government, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., approached a well-known Illinois political fixer under active federal investigation, Antoin 'Tony' Rezko, for 'advice' as he sought to find a way to buy a house shortly after being elected to the United States Senate."
A Spot Check of Global Warming - TierneyLab - Science - New York Times Blog
A Spot Check of Global Warming - TierneyLab - Science - New York Times Blog: "Dr. Pielke calls it “a feast for cherrypickers.” In the Prometheus blog, where you can read the details of his computations, he writes: “One can arrive at whatever conclusion one wants with respect to the IPCC predictions. Want the temperature record to be consistent with IPCC? OK, then you like NASA. How about inconsistent? Well, then you are a fan of RSS. On the fence? Well, UAH and UKMET serve that purpose pretty well.”"
Big Sale!
Brooks Brothers?
Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Classic Wool Jacket: "Classic Wool Jacket
Strong, closely-woven plain weave fabric, usually made from cotton, linen or hemp. Originally used to make sails.
Boiled wool. Full canvas construction. 3-button, double back vent. Locker loop at back neck. Sterling silver buttons. Fully lined with signature stripe lining. Made in Italy. Dry clean only. Cover all buttons before cleaning.
Reg. $2500.00 Sale: $1250.00"
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Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Classic Wool Jacket: "Classic Wool Jacket
Strong, closely-woven plain weave fabric, usually made from cotton, linen or hemp. Originally used to make sails.
Boiled wool. Full canvas construction. 3-button, double back vent. Locker loop at back neck. Sterling silver buttons. Fully lined with signature stripe lining. Made in Italy. Dry clean only. Cover all buttons before cleaning.
Reg. $2500.00 Sale: $1250.00"
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Progressive Blogmeister To His Troops: Vote for Mitt! | Threat Level from Wired.com
Progressive Blogmeister To His Troops: Vote for Mitt! Threat Level from Wired.com: "Superstar blogger and progressive political activist Markos Moulitsas Zuniga on Thursday urged his netroots compatriots in Michigan to vote for Mitt Romney next Tuesday."
Public channel TV viewers will need to convert - mlive.com
Public channel TV viewers will need to convert - mlive.com: "People have to state they want it for public education/government channels,' she said."
Friday, January 11, 2008
Anti-gay shirt fight continues :: Bolingbrook Sun :: News
Anti-gay shirt fight continues :: Bolingbrook Sun :: News: "This case arose two years ago after Neuqua students' varied recognitions of the annual Day of Silence, during which students are allowed to not talk throughout the school day unless doing so interferes with their grades."
Ms Magazine refused this ad?
The Volokh Conspiracy - -: "Yet this is what the American Jewish Congress reports happened when the ad was submitted to Ms. magazine:
When Director of AJCongress’ Commission for Women’s Empowerment Harriet Kurlander tried to place the ad, she was told that publishing the ad “will set off a firestorm” and that “there are very strong opinions” on the subject -− the subject presumably being whether or not one can say anything positive about Israel. Ms. Magazine publisher Eleanor Smeal failed to respond to a signed-for certified letter with a copy of the ad as well as numerous calls by Mr. Gordon over a period of weeks."
When Director of AJCongress’ Commission for Women’s Empowerment Harriet Kurlander tried to place the ad, she was told that publishing the ad “will set off a firestorm” and that “there are very strong opinions” on the subject -− the subject presumably being whether or not one can say anything positive about Israel. Ms. Magazine publisher Eleanor Smeal failed to respond to a signed-for certified letter with a copy of the ad as well as numerous calls by Mr. Gordon over a period of weeks."
and there is no God?
Biggest black hole in the cosmos discovered - space - 10 January 2008 - New Scientist Space: "The most massive known black hole in the universe has been discovered, weighing in with the mass of 18 billion Suns."
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Why I don't go to Barnes and Noble any more
I've had the same experience too many times before.
Thank god AlGore invented amazon.com!
Instapundit.com -: "just went to the local Barnes & Noble where I found Keith Olberman's 'Truth and Consequences' prominently displayed on a middle of the aisle table - impossible to miss. Curious, I went in search of Jonah Goldberg's book and where did I find it? A single copy languished on the bottom row of the current events rack with just the binding end of the book showing. Coincidence?"
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Thank god AlGore invented amazon.com!
Instapundit.com -: "just went to the local Barnes & Noble where I found Keith Olberman's 'Truth and Consequences' prominently displayed on a middle of the aisle table - impossible to miss. Curious, I went in search of Jonah Goldberg's book and where did I find it? A single copy languished on the bottom row of the current events rack with just the binding end of the book showing. Coincidence?"
GordoM-always-thought-conservative's-money-was-just-as-good-as-lib's-money
Reason Magazine - Hit & Run > Vaccine-Autism Panic Debunked Yet Again by New Study
Reason Magazine - Hit & Run > Vaccine-Autism Panic Debunked Yet Again by New Study: "For years, the scientific evidence has been accumulating. The latest, published this week, once again showed that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative long used in childhood vaccines, does not cause the neurological disorders associated with the U.S. autism epidemic."
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