Tuesday, February 07, 2012

'Germany's George Monbiot' turns climate sceptic

'Germany's George Monbiot' turns climate sceptic – Telegraph Blogs
"Imagine if George Monbiot were suddenly to declare himself a climate sceptic.
That's how massive this story is!"

Stuff Obama's campaign says vs. Stuff that is true

Stuff Obama's campaign says vs. Stuff that is true Campaign 2012 Washington Examiner

"Go Ahead. Make My Halftime..."

http://americandigest.org/mt-archives/driveby/go_ahead_make_my_halftime.php
"Go Ahead. Make My Halftime..."
Eastwood and Obama Get Theirs Today from Limbaugh

link to the best parody!

Six Things Everyone Should Know About The HHS Mandate

USCCB: Six Things Everyone Should Know About The HHS Mandate National Petition to Stop HHS Mandate

NUGENT: The Great Keystone XL Pipeline Massacre

NUGENT: The Great Keystone XL Pipeline Massacre - Washington Times
President Obama’s decision to put a bullet in the back of the head of the Keystone XL pipeline is all the proof you need to know that his modus operandi is to sidle up to environmental green-energy crackpots instead of creating thousands of American jobs and honestly pursuing energy independence for America.

Occupy DC Plans Mayhem for Major Conservative Conference

Exclusive: Occupy DC Plans Mayhem for Major Conservative Conference
The “Occupy DC” protest group is planning to disrupt the upcoming Conservative Political Action Conference using a range of potentially illegal tactics that could even include violence against participants...

As predicted.
What, no MSM TV frowny faces or major consternation..........?

Pete Hoekstra's Super Bowl ad message on China failed because of racial uproar, expert says

Pete Hoekstra's Super Bowl ad message on China failed because of racial uproar, expert says MLive.com
In the damage control, Hoekstra has not apologized, and instead continues to track back to the record of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, the Democrat who Hoekstra hopes to unseat in November.
Hoekstra, a Republican from Holland, first needs to defeat competitors in the August Republican primary.

Stand tall, Pete!

Portage Schools Turns Down $270K Savings

Portage Schools Turns Down $270K Savings [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Portage Public Schools had an odd reaction to some good financial news this week, telling a company that could save it $270,000 a year "no thanks."
That offer came from Grand Rapids Building Services, a facilities cleaning contractor that proposed taking over the school district’s first shift custodial duties.

And there is this: http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/02/ex-mona_shores_high_school_jan.html

Michigan School Funding Myths

Michigan School Funding Myths [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Public school special interests groups uniformly lobby for the state to give more money to school districts.
To sell this idea to policymakers and taxpayers, these groups often claim that schools need "adequate," "stable," and "equal" funding.
These talking points give rise to some common myths about school funding in Michigan.

The short video below examines one of these myths: The Unequal Funding Myth.

Britain had to plead with US to take part in Iran flotilla

Britain had to plead with US to take part in Iran flotilla - Telegraph
The disparity in vessel numbers means the British and French presence in the flotilla was of greater diplomatic than military significance.
.....After the French intervention, the UK Government “was basically forced to plead with Washington for the Navy to be allowed to tag along. “ said the source.

Yeah, like both countries have Obamasized their military and don't have any ships of value left.
Great.
Just like the 1930s.

State of Mona Shores schools topic of upcoming meeting with superintendent

State of Mona Shores schools topic of upcoming meeting with superintendent MLive.com

In addition, Mona Shores, like other districts in the state, is preparing to move from half-day to all-day kindergarten in anticipation of state aid being cut in half for those districts without full-day instructional programs.

‘We the People’ Loses Appeal With People Around the World

‘We the People’ Loses Appeal With People Around the World - NYTimes.com
There are lots of possible reasons. The United States Constitution is terse and old, and it guarantees relatively few rights.

....In a television interview during a visit to Egypt last week, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court seemed to agree. “I would not look to the United States Constitution if I were drafting a constitution in the year 2012,” she said.

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can Belle Isle Aquarium reopen? Organizers say huge turnout at open house proves demand

Can Belle Isle Aquarium reopen? Organizers say huge turnout at open house proves demand MLive.com
But more than anything, they want to reopen.
"People care," Boardman said.
"People are going to come out.
They want it reopened" too.

"Demand" without concern for cost is what caused it to close.
I'm thinkin' they still don't get it.

There are a variety of restaurants in downtown Muskegon, really

There are a variety of restaurants in downtown Muskegon, really MLive.com
As for a downtown grocery store, FLYBOY is right.
That is something that has been lacking for decades to serve both visitors and for downtown residents.

Ah, the liberal's ultimate dream, a government owned food distribution center to replace Walmart and Meijers.....

Vigilante justice on the rise in Detroit as 'justifiable homicides' jump 79 per cent in last year

Vigilante justice on the rise in Detroit as 'justifiable homicides' jump 79 per cent in last year Mail Online
Wild West Motown:

Vigilante justice on the rise in Detroit as 'justifiable homicides' jump 79% after police budget is slashed34 self-defence killings in Michigan city last year

2,200% above U.S. average as police cuts get worse

Response times average 24 minutes for priority calls

Precincts and district HQs closed to public after 4pm


Maybe everyone would get along better if everyone was urban farming?

Muskegon Heights Fire Department unveils new pumper truck

Muskegon Heights Fire Department unveils new pumper truck MLive.com
The truck was paid for with a $300,000 federal grant and a $15,000 local match by the city.

Rep. Marcia Hovey-Wright discusses legislature's plans for personal property tax in North Muskegon

Rep. Marcia Hovey-Wright discusses legislature's plans for personal property tax in North Muskegon MLive.com
“I’m real nervous about that and probably you should be too,” she said.
“It’s huge for police, fire, schools, everything.”

Flint Mayor Dayne Walling in favor of 'recycling' city -- not shrinking it

Flint Mayor Dayne Walling in favor of 'recycling' city -- not shrinking it MLive.com
Some of Walling's suggestions for reusing those spaces included city parks and naturalized green space.
He also discussed urban farming.

Tell me, Mr. mayor, where has "urban farming" succeeded at providing anything other than sucking tax dollars to politicians supporters?

Make parks accessible to people with disabilities first, North Muskegon recreation plan says

Make parks accessible to people with disabilities first, North Muskegon recreation plan says MLive.com
If the city tackled all projects, the cost would be about $2.3 million, according to the plan.
If only the top three objectives were attempted, the cost would be at least $41,000, though some costs have yet to be determined.

Setting spending priorities based on importance and available funds.
What a concept!

Distracted-driving crashes, Day 5: From the police files

Distracted-driving crashes, Day 5: From the police files MLive.com

The attack on your ability to communicate continues.
Who do you think will pay?

Letters: Ludington mayor responds to Badger debate -- it's about jobs

Letters: Ludington mayor responds to Badger debate -- it's about jobs MLive.com
This topic should not be about one business over another; it should be about how we can help keep 700 good paying American jobs in West Michigan.

Judge: State team reviewing Detroit finances must comply with Open Meetings Act

Judge: State team reviewing Detroit finances must comply with Open Meetings Act MLive.com

Poll: How should we address Muskegon County jail issues?

Poll: How should we address Muskegon County jail issues? MLive.com
The county has saved about $8 million for the project, but would have to seek additional funding.

Lansing Police Department unveils new online reporting system for non-emergency crimes

Lansing Police Department unveils new online reporting system for non-emergency crimes MLive.com
“Online crime reporting is designed to fit the busy lifestyles of our citizens by making it more convenient to file a police report in cases where there is not an immediate need for a police officer to respond to the scene,”