Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Arrest warrant issued for woman charged with prostitution

Arrest warrant issued for woman charged with prostitution: "An arrest warrant has been issued for a Westland woman whom police say was paid for sex by Senator Debbie Stabenow's husband."

No arrest for the john?

Oh, yeah. He's already served his time in hell.... husband of Big Deb.

Brown: food crisis is global threat

Brown: food crisis is global threat:
"British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says rising food prices pose as great a threat to world prosperity as the global credit crunch. And he's warning that spiraling prices could reverse any progress being made to ease poverty in developing countries."

This is almost entirely driven by ethanol and the enviro-looney lobby.

Crews work to repair turtle fence in Muskegon

Crews work to repair turtle fence in Muskegon: "Taxpayer money will not be used to make the repairs. Instead the insurance companies of the drivers who damaged the fence must pay for the work. The federal funding for the fence itself was specifically earmarked for an environmental project."

I guess some earmarks are better than others!

Obama's Waffle Controversy - TalkLeft: The Politics Of Crime

Obama's Waffle Controversy - TalkLeft: The Politics Of Crime: "Obama just doesn't give the press much access, sometimes shutting them down for weeks at a time. Why? Does this make sense to anyone else as a campaign strategy? I'm baffled by it."

Happy Earth Day!






I travelled down to Grand Haven to buy REAL fertilizer, not the Muskegonized version.
Meijers only has the zero phosphate (Muskegonized) fertilizer.
Good old Walmart has both types.
Ummm, better living through chemistry!

Many hope for Clinton and Obama on one ticket, except the candidates themselves - International Herald Tribune

Many hope for Clinton and Obama on one ticket, except the candidates themselves - International Herald Tribune: "Alternatively, would the poll-obsessed Clintons want to wake up in the White House residence in 2009 and read about Vice President Obama's sky-high popularity ratings, and how they make her look like his stern old lady?"

Five things to watch in Pennsylvania- Politico.com

Five things to watch in Pennsylvania - Politico.com: "Don’t be fooled by early results."

Gateway Pundit: Britain Cancels St. George's Parade Over Fear of Muslim Riots

Gateway Pundit: Britain Cancels St. George's Parade Over Fear of Muslim Riots: "In 2006 Church of England officials contemplated giving Saint George the boot from his perch as Patron Saint of England because he was too offensive for modern day Muslims."

Monday, April 21, 2008

Rep. Mary Valentine tops newsletter's list of vulnerable incumbents

Rep. Mary Valentine tops newsletter's list of vulnerable incumbents"There are good reasons for Valentine's position at the top of the list, including her 'yes' votes on last year's controversial tax increases, her pro-choice stance on abortion, her questionable work ethic in Lansing"

Quick! Name one reason to vote for her!

Instapundit says "down the tubes"?

Instapundit.com -: "ERIK SOFGE: Are Hollywood science fiction movies going down the tubes?"

GordoM-agrees-recent-sci-fi-films-....... are-like-public-service-announcements-without-the-excitement

My Way - Sports News

My Way - Sports News: "The Milwaukee Bucks need to play tougher defense, and start sharing the ball on offense.
So they're turning to Scott Skiles, the man who owns the NBA's single-game assist record - and who once got into a fight with Shaquille O'Neal during his playing days and lived to tell the tale."

YouTube - BARACKY: THE MOVIE

YouTube - BARACKY: THE MOVIE

New Ohio Church Holds Service in Bar to Reach New People

New Ohio Church Holds Service in Bar to Reach New People
"Another round and amen! Beer was on tap and a mechanical bull inspired the sermon as a new church held its inaugural service in a western Ohio bar.
The Country Rock Church drew about 100 people to Sunday night's meeting at the Pub Lounge in Sidney, 35 miles north of Dayton."

Thousands in Pa. switch parties, many to vote for Obama

Thousands in Pa. switch parties, many to vote for Obama: "They've warmed to Obama for two key reasons: They find him inspiring, and they want sweeping change."

This is too funny!

Ban on tobacco displays 'puts health first'

Ban on tobacco displays 'puts health first': "Ontario smokers will soon have to thumb through a binder to pick the brand of their choice at convenience stores as the province ushers in a ban on cigarette displays that the government says is necessary to save lives despite growing concern among store owners."

"I Knew Nobody Who Owned a Gun":

"I Knew Nobody Who Owned a Gun":
"surveys report that gun owners aren't particularly likely to be 'bitter,' but are actually a little more likely to be happy than non-gun-owners;"

Clerk's efforts boosts diversity of jury pool

Clerk's efforts boosts diversity of jury pool
"Lowest of all were Holton, with a return rate of less than 46 percent, and Muskegon Heights at less than 50 percent."

Free screenings of 'Carrier'

Free screenings of 'Carrier'
"A preview of the PBS documentary series 'Carrier' will get the big-screen treatment at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday at Celebration Cinema North, and at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Frauenthal Theatre, 425 W. Western Ave., Muskegon. Seats for all screenings are free. You can register for tickets online at wgvu.org/carrier."

Another great link from: http://conservativeinmuskegon.blogspot.com/

County commission to put drain boss under oath

County commission to put drain boss under oath
"The meeting will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday on the fourth floor of the Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice. It's open to the public."

MichaelMoore.com : My Vote's for Obama (if I could vote) ...by Michael Moore

MichaelMoore.com : My Vote's for Obama (if I could vote) ...by Michael Moore:
"I don't get to vote for President this primary season. I live in Michigan. The party leaders (both here and in D.C.) couldn't get their act together, and thus our votes will not be counted."

Mike is bummed at the Michigan demos.
Bummer, dude.....

Carter: Hamas is willing to accept Israel as its neighbor

Carter: Hamas is willing to accept Israel as its neighbor
"'They (Hamas) said that they would accept a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, if approved by Palestinians and that they would accept the right of Israel to live as a neighbor next door in peace,' Carter said."

Jimmah amazingly worse as an ex-president than he was as the president.
Now he's the PR dude for Hamas.

Food Rationing Confronts Breadbasket of the World | The New York Sun

Food Rationing Confronts Breadbasket of the World The New York Sun: "Major retailers in New York, in areas of New England, and on the West Coast are limiting purchases of flour, rice, and cooking oil as demand outstrips supply. There are also anecdotal reports that some consumers are hoarding grain stocks.
At a Costco Warehouse in Mountain View, Calif., yesterday, shoppers grew frustrated and occasionally uttered expletives as they searched in vain for the large sacks of rice they usually buy.
“Where’s the rice?” an engineer from Palo Alto, Calif., Yajun Liu, said. “You should be able to buy something like rice."

Sunday, April 20, 2008

The Calgary Sun - Wrong approach

The Calgary Sun - Wrong approach: "We have more homeless folks than the Greater Vancouver Area. The GVA is home to more than two million people (485,000 of whom are wearing Birkenstocks and reeking of patchouli oil this very minute) and it has roughly 2,600 homeless folks.
Calgary, with a population half that, had 3,500 homeless in 2006 and Ald. John Mar told the Sun he expects the count is now in the 4,500 range."

Danica Patrick makes IndyCar history


Danica Patrick makes IndyCar history
"Danica Patrick became the first female winner in IndyCar history Sunday,"