Tom Izzo to Mark Dantonio: 'Keep doing what you're doing'
"As of Monday afternoon, Ashton Leggett was the only player who had turned himself in. He has a pretrial set for Jan. 13 in East Lansing's 54-B District Court. None of the other eight players charged with misdemeanor assault had turned themselves into East Lansing's 54-B District Court."
Say it ain't so.....
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Copenhagen climate summit: Al Gore condemned over Arctic ice melting prediction
Copenhagen climate summit: Al Gore condemned over Arctic ice melting prediction
"However, he faced embarrassment last night after Dr Wieslav Maslowski, the climatologist whose work the prediction was based on, refuted his claims.
Dr Maslowski, of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, told The Times: “It’s unclear to me how this figure was arrived at.
“I would never try to estimate likelihood at anything as exact as this.”
No mention of this on the MSM today.
But lots of tiger!
"However, he faced embarrassment last night after Dr Wieslav Maslowski, the climatologist whose work the prediction was based on, refuted his claims.
Dr Maslowski, of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, told The Times: “It’s unclear to me how this figure was arrived at.
“I would never try to estimate likelihood at anything as exact as this.”
No mention of this on the MSM today.
But lots of tiger!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Hmmm . . . Yet Another Dry Run?: United 227 Sounds Just Like AirTran 297
Hmmm . . . Yet Another Dry Run?: United 227 Sounds Just Like AirTran 297
"For those doubters who mocked me and chose to believe a lying AirTran over passenger Tedd J. Petruna regarding what happened on AirTran Flight 297 on November 17th, you might wanna start mocking the passengers of Wednesday’s United 227, too.
Oh, and maybe you might wanna start calling former NFL coach Mike Shanahan a nut, too.
He was on the flight."
I sort of remember that the airlines promised to protect us ...waay back in ...2001 too.
"For those doubters who mocked me and chose to believe a lying AirTran over passenger Tedd J. Petruna regarding what happened on AirTran Flight 297 on November 17th, you might wanna start mocking the passengers of Wednesday’s United 227, too.
Oh, and maybe you might wanna start calling former NFL coach Mike Shanahan a nut, too.
He was on the flight."
I sort of remember that the airlines promised to protect us ...waay back in ...2001 too.
City quadruples fees for beer tents
City quadruples fees for beer tents
"Concerns over a proliferation of special liquor license events in Muskegon and the strain they cause city staff have led to a quadrupling of fees for 2010.
The Muskegon City Commission this week approved a recommendation of city staff and Mayor Steve Warmington to increase basic special event fees. A temporary liquor license will cost $250 per event, up from $50 this year.
That fee is for applications more than 90 days prior to the event. Applications less than 90 days before an event would cost $350.
The $250 charge is on top of all city special event permits that cost $50 — with or without alcohol."
So it costs the city $300+ to simply process a beer tent application?
And most are repeats from last year?
Meebee we ought to do a look see into what's goin' on at the city? Or not goin' on?
Too bad our newsless "newspaper" is just too busy celebrating color comics to ask any inconvenient questions.
And weddings too!
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/12/wedding_on_the_beach_reserve_a.html
"Concerns over a proliferation of special liquor license events in Muskegon and the strain they cause city staff have led to a quadrupling of fees for 2010.
The Muskegon City Commission this week approved a recommendation of city staff and Mayor Steve Warmington to increase basic special event fees. A temporary liquor license will cost $250 per event, up from $50 this year.
That fee is for applications more than 90 days prior to the event. Applications less than 90 days before an event would cost $350.
The $250 charge is on top of all city special event permits that cost $50 — with or without alcohol."
So it costs the city $300+ to simply process a beer tent application?
And most are repeats from last year?
Meebee we ought to do a look see into what's goin' on at the city? Or not goin' on?
Too bad our newsless "newspaper" is just too busy celebrating color comics to ask any inconvenient questions.
And weddings too!
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/12/wedding_on_the_beach_reserve_a.html
World equity value = US medicare debt!
(read the comment!)
2009 Worldwide Bull Market Rally: Stock Markets Gain 60%, $17 Trillion in Value Since Early 2009:
"The value of world stock markets increased by $1.6 trillion in November (data here) to $45.4 trillion, the highest level for total world stock market capitalization since August 2008 (see chart)."
This ought to be great news.
Maybe it is, if true but something got me checking out a familiar number.
$45 trillion.
I did a little checking and voila! (as Sen. John Kerry would say to his foreign comrades)
Medicare Part A has $38-45 trillion in unfunded liabilities.
And that's as of today.
And that's just medicare.
Part A.
So our US government (that's you and me folks) owes almost as much for future medicare bills as the ENTIRE value of EVERY company listed on EVERY stock exchange in the WORLD!
And Obama, Pelosi, Reid and their ilk would spend even more.
Sen. Kerry Will Travel to Copenhagen Global Warming Summit by Commercial Airliner
Sen. Kerry Will Travel to Copenhagen Global Warming Summit by Commercial Airliner
"Kerry believes that global warming is man-made and he is an advocate of the United States participating in a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
He backs the idea of paying billions of dollars to help “developing” countries avoid the polluting path allegedly followed by the United States and other “developed” nations"
Same article as below but remember what Kerry and his green allies really want, our money!
Taken by our government tax collectors from each of us and every employer in our country and sent to his "friends" in foreign countries.
Do we really want this to happen?
"Kerry believes that global warming is man-made and he is an advocate of the United States participating in a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
He backs the idea of paying billions of dollars to help “developing” countries avoid the polluting path allegedly followed by the United States and other “developed” nations"
Same article as below but remember what Kerry and his green allies really want, our money!
Taken by our government tax collectors from each of us and every employer in our country and sent to his "friends" in foreign countries.
Do we really want this to happen?
Lt. Gov. John Cherry's plan to save Michigan Promise scholarships
Lt. Gov. John Cherry's plan to save Michigan Promise scholarships: Fee for water bottlers
"Lt. Gov. John Cherry is floating a plan to save the Michigan Promise scholarship by charging companies 10 cents for every bottle of water produced in the state.
Cherry is scheduled to announce his plan during stops at Grand Rapids Community College and Michigan State University on Monday.
Cherry, who is running for governor, was not available for questions Friday.
But a statement posted on his campaign Web site said the 10-cent fee would raise $118 million.
According to the site, restoring the scholarships for 96,000 students would require $100 million.
The rest would be spent on wetlands regulations and other conservation plans."
This is gonna be great!
Cherry won't charge people or "consumers", he'll get back at those greedy companies!
And it's gonna raise even more money than the children/students need so there's gonna be enough left over for wetlands and conservation!
Wow.....I'm sure glad our Lt Governor didn't mention increasing a "tax" on a company or "price elasticity" or the relationship between goods sold and employment or other spending/saving options for the "extra $16 million.
Imagine if the incurious media (which reported this story with glowing admiration) had asked if Michigan companies really need another $116 million tax right now.......naa, that would be mean to the children and wetlands.......
"Lt. Gov. John Cherry is floating a plan to save the Michigan Promise scholarship by charging companies 10 cents for every bottle of water produced in the state.
Cherry is scheduled to announce his plan during stops at Grand Rapids Community College and Michigan State University on Monday.
Cherry, who is running for governor, was not available for questions Friday.
But a statement posted on his campaign Web site said the 10-cent fee would raise $118 million.
According to the site, restoring the scholarships for 96,000 students would require $100 million.
The rest would be spent on wetlands regulations and other conservation plans."
This is gonna be great!
Cherry won't charge people or "consumers", he'll get back at those greedy companies!
And it's gonna raise even more money than the children/students need so there's gonna be enough left over for wetlands and conservation!
Wow.....I'm sure glad our Lt Governor didn't mention increasing a "tax" on a company or "price elasticity" or the relationship between goods sold and employment or other spending/saving options for the "extra $16 million.
Imagine if the incurious media (which reported this story with glowing admiration) had asked if Michigan companies really need another $116 million tax right now.......naa, that would be mean to the children and wetlands.......
If you want a fatter, more anti-business/jobs, unionist Granholm, Cherry is da man!
Sen. Kerry Will Travel to Copenhagen Global Warming Summit by Commercial Airliner
Sen. Kerry Will Travel to Copenhagen Global Warming Summit by Commercial Airliner
"Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) will travel to the United Nations global warming conference in Copenhagen, Denmark on a commercial airliner, a senior Kerry aide told CNSNews.com.
“The senator expects to travel commercially as he has to past climate conferences,” the aide said, adding that the details of Kerry’s travel arrangement were contingent upon the Senate’s schedule."
The hypocrisy and phoniness of this man, and his "green" comrades, is stunning.
And the media.......willing enablers, as ever.
Incredibly, I find myself wishing the republicans were pushing the "Gorebal Warming" religion.
At least then the media might do some fact checking and exposing of rampant duplicity.
"Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) will travel to the United Nations global warming conference in Copenhagen, Denmark on a commercial airliner, a senior Kerry aide told CNSNews.com.
“The senator expects to travel commercially as he has to past climate conferences,” the aide said, adding that the details of Kerry’s travel arrangement were contingent upon the Senate’s schedule."
The hypocrisy and phoniness of this man, and his "green" comrades, is stunning.
And the media.......willing enablers, as ever.
Incredibly, I find myself wishing the republicans were pushing the "Gorebal Warming" religion.
At least then the media might do some fact checking and exposing of rampant duplicity.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Richard Muller: Naked Copenhagen
Richard Muller: Naked Copenhagen
"Every 10% cut in the U.S. is negated by one year of China's growth.
By 2040 China could be the most economically dominant nation on earth.
The West might be able to cajole it, but won't be able to impose sanctions on China. Temperature will be at the mercy of the newly powerful economies.
Moreover, an expensive effort to reduce Western emissions sets a worthless example.
Only emissions cuts that provide measurable economic benefit to the developing nations will be adopted by them.
If the 80% U.S. emissions cut winds up hurting the U.S. economy, it guarantees China will never follow our example.
Cheap green energy is not going to be easy.
Coal is dirt cheap, and China has been installing a new gigawatt coal plant each week—enough to supply five completely new cities the size of New York every year."
"Every 10% cut in the U.S. is negated by one year of China's growth.
By 2040 China could be the most economically dominant nation on earth.
The West might be able to cajole it, but won't be able to impose sanctions on China. Temperature will be at the mercy of the newly powerful economies.
Moreover, an expensive effort to reduce Western emissions sets a worthless example.
Only emissions cuts that provide measurable economic benefit to the developing nations will be adopted by them.
If the 80% U.S. emissions cut winds up hurting the U.S. economy, it guarantees China will never follow our example.
Cheap green energy is not going to be easy.
Coal is dirt cheap, and China has been installing a new gigawatt coal plant each week—enough to supply five completely new cities the size of New York every year."
Saturday, December 12, 2009
From Awful to Worse
From Awful to Worse
"In most ways, the new proposal is as terrible as Reid's original bill.
It would spend hundreds of billions on a new entitlement even as our debt is mounting, inflict massive tax increases on a troubled economy, impose costly mandates on employers at a time of high unemployment, squeeze money out of Medicare without fixing the program, insert the government in countless new ways between doctors and patients, and cause millions of middle-class families to lose the employer-based insurance they have today and pay even higher premiums.
But in one crucial respect, the new proposal is far worse than the last one."
"In most ways, the new proposal is as terrible as Reid's original bill.
It would spend hundreds of billions on a new entitlement even as our debt is mounting, inflict massive tax increases on a troubled economy, impose costly mandates on employers at a time of high unemployment, squeeze money out of Medicare without fixing the program, insert the government in countless new ways between doctors and patients, and cause millions of middle-class families to lose the employer-based insurance they have today and pay even higher premiums.
But in one crucial respect, the new proposal is far worse than the last one."
Sarah Palin and William Shatner do dueling dramatic readings on Conan.
VIDEO: Sarah Palin and William Shatner do dueling dramatic readings on Conan.
Interestingly, Palin gets lots of applause from the Tonight Show audience."
more:
http://reaganiterepublicanresistance.blogspot.com/2009/12/arctic-fox-delivers-nuclear-pimp-slap.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ReaganiteRepublicanResistance+%28The+Reaganite+Republican+%29
Interestingly, Palin gets lots of applause from the Tonight Show audience."
more:
http://reaganiterepublicanresistance.blogspot.com/2009/12/arctic-fox-delivers-nuclear-pimp-slap.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ReaganiteRepublicanResistance+%28The+Reaganite+Republican+%29
The Ten Brands That Will Disappear In 2010
The Ten Brands That Will Disappear In 2010
"24/7 Wall St. has prepared its list of the ten brands that will disappear in 2010."
A lot of familiar names.
"24/7 Wall St. has prepared its list of the ten brands that will disappear in 2010."
A lot of familiar names.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Can the GOP Win Back the House?
Can the GOP Win Back the House?:
"Michigan 7 (Schauer), Michigan 9 (Peters)"
Two democrat Michigan Reps. at risk!
"Michigan 7 (Schauer), Michigan 9 (Peters)"
Two democrat Michigan Reps. at risk!
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
State puts Muskegon Heights on notice to eliminate debt or go into receivership
State puts Muskegon Heights on notice to eliminate debt or go into receivership
"The Michigan Treasury Department has given the city of Muskegon Heights five years to eliminate a $620,000 budget deficit or risk going into state receivership."
"The Michigan Treasury Department has given the city of Muskegon Heights five years to eliminate a $620,000 budget deficit or risk going into state receivership."
Former BOE Official Buiter Says Greece May Be First EU Default
Former BOE Official Buiter Says Greece May Be First EU Default
"Former Bank of England policy maker Willem Buiter said Greece may be the first major country in the European Union to default on its debts since the aftermath of World War II.
“It’s five minutes to midnight for Greece,”"
"Former Bank of England policy maker Willem Buiter said Greece may be the first major country in the European Union to default on its debts since the aftermath of World War II.
“It’s five minutes to midnight for Greece,”"
Revenge of the Computer Nerds
Revenge of the Computer Nerds
"But the real action (and the evidence for chicanery) is in the computer code obtained from the CRU.
Our own computer guru Marc Sheppard, writing for American Thinker here and here, was one of the first to offer an accurate diagnosis of this fraudulent method of computer programming.
Analyzing the code, as Marc has indicated in his work, is a complex business.
As he pleads in one article, 'please bear with me while I get a tad techie on you.'
For the layman readers of American Thinker, I want to explain in a simple manner what went on in the construction of one piece of the controversial programming."
Read this and understand the criminal hoax that AlGore and his comrades have perpetrated on the entire world.
"But the real action (and the evidence for chicanery) is in the computer code obtained from the CRU.
Our own computer guru Marc Sheppard, writing for American Thinker here and here, was one of the first to offer an accurate diagnosis of this fraudulent method of computer programming.
Analyzing the code, as Marc has indicated in his work, is a complex business.
As he pleads in one article, 'please bear with me while I get a tad techie on you.'
For the layman readers of American Thinker, I want to explain in a simple manner what went on in the construction of one piece of the controversial programming."
Read this and understand the criminal hoax that AlGore and his comrades have perpetrated on the entire world.
Moody's lowers Illinois bond rating
Moody's lowers Illinois bond rating
"In a shuddering preview of what's in store for the U.S., Moody's Investor Services lowered the state of Illinois' bond ratings on Tuesday reports Karen Pierog of Reuters.
Illinois's bond ratings are now the second lowest of all 50 states, trailing only the # 1 holder of this dubious honor--California."
"In a shuddering preview of what's in store for the U.S., Moody's Investor Services lowered the state of Illinois' bond ratings on Tuesday reports Karen Pierog of Reuters.
Illinois's bond ratings are now the second lowest of all 50 states, trailing only the # 1 holder of this dubious honor--California."
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
The TSA makes another stupid move
The Wandering Aramean: The TSA makes another stupid move
"When the TSA make mistakes this egregious it really isn’t all that hard to pick on them."
99 US Senators voted to create this abomination.
Remember that, forever!
(HT AtlantaLou)
"When the TSA make mistakes this egregious it really isn’t all that hard to pick on them."
99 US Senators voted to create this abomination.
Remember that, forever!
(HT AtlantaLou)
PLUNDER: NEW BOOK EXPOSES POWER OF UNIONS
PLUNDER: NEW BOOK EXPOSES POWER OF (public sector) UNIONS
"Steven Greenhut has just released his book, aptly titled Plunder!
How Public Employee Unions Are Raiding Treasuries Controlling Our Lives and Bankrupting the Nation.
Readers who have high blood pressure are advised to take a double dose of medication before opening this book.
For the vast majority of ordinary citizens who toil in the private sector, this book will produce more than outrage – it is likely to spur many to take up the cause of stopping these corrupting influences on our systems of governance."
"Steven Greenhut has just released his book, aptly titled Plunder!
How Public Employee Unions Are Raiding Treasuries Controlling Our Lives and Bankrupting the Nation.
Readers who have high blood pressure are advised to take a double dose of medication before opening this book.
For the vast majority of ordinary citizens who toil in the private sector, this book will produce more than outrage – it is likely to spur many to take up the cause of stopping these corrupting influences on our systems of governance."
Monday, December 07, 2009
The Obama Recovery In Full Effect: Deficits Running 25% Higher Than Highest Estimates
The Obama Recovery In Full Effect: Deficits Running 25% Higher Than Highest Estimates
"Red ink: the government is drowning in it.
The first two months of fiscal 2010 set a new record.
Curiously, this report was issued late Friday -- the slowest news day -- and it has been completely ignored by state-run media."
"Red ink: the government is drowning in it.
The first two months of fiscal 2010 set a new record.
Curiously, this report was issued late Friday -- the slowest news day -- and it has been completely ignored by state-run media."
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