BBC NEWS Father fined for overfilling bin

Eco-Nazis in charge!

"Mr Corkhill, who shares a house with his partner and three children and also has a child from a previous relationship, said the authority recently switched from weekly to fortnightly refuse collections, but added that the supplied bins were not big enough to cope.
He added: 'I could not believe I had been fined for putting rubbish in a bin."

His trash can was "overfilled" and his penalty is $500!

In Chicago, fears of a long, bloody summer - CNN.com

In Chicago, fears of a long, bloody summer - CNN.com: "Nine people were killed in 36 shootings over the weekend in Chicago, reflecting what some community leaders say is a deadly breakdown in discipline among gang members after a crackdown over the past few years put many of their leaders behind bars."

Understand that neither the UN nor any other country supports the Bush administration in the pacification of Chicago.

The Case for Ending Ethanol Subsidies

The Case for Ending Ethanol Subsidies
"Congress mandated the production of 9 billion gallons of ethanol or other renewable fuels this year; that number will gradually increase until it reaches 36 billion gallons in 2022. In addition, ethanol producers receive a tax break of 51 cents a gallon, and corn growers receive huge subsidies that may increase in the next farm bill."

Earth Daze, Courtesy Of Al Gore

Earth Daze, Courtesy Of Al Gore:
"This Earth Day finds the world threatened not by rising sea levels, but by rising food prices. Many on the planet are more likely to starve than drown, and we have only Gore's disciples to blame."

Whirlpool plant suspends 39 workers for lying about smoking

Whirlpool plant suspends 39 workers for lying about smoking: "Whirlpool Corp.'s Evansville, Ind., plant has suspended 39 workers for smoking while claiming on their health insurance they were nonsmokers."

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."

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."