Meetings & Events | Ottawa County Patriots
"Fulton J. Sheen
Tuesday Feb 12, 7:00p.m.
Howard Miller Community Center
14S. Church St. Zeeland, MI
Sovereign Debt Crisis & World Markets
With New Taxes on over 80% of households just passed by Congress, skyrocketing debt like we have never seen before, nations going bankrupt, increasing inflation, and a rocky economy, how can you financially prepare for 2013 and beyond?"
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Millions Improperly Claimed U.S. Phone Subsidies
Millions Improperly Claimed U.S. Phone Subsidies - WSJ.com
A review of five top recipients of Lifeline support conducted by the FCC for the Journal showed that 41% of their more than six million subscribers either couldn't demonstrate their eligibility or didn't respond to requests for certification.....
Americans pay an average of $2.50 a month per household to fund a number of subsidized communications programs, including Lifeline."
A review of five top recipients of Lifeline support conducted by the FCC for the Journal showed that 41% of their more than six million subscribers either couldn't demonstrate their eligibility or didn't respond to requests for certification.....
Americans pay an average of $2.50 a month per household to fund a number of subsidized communications programs, including Lifeline."
New Muskegon Farmer's Market plan unveiled to city commission; public vetting process to begin
New Muskegon Farmer's Market plan unveiled to city commission; public vetting process to begin | MLive.com
"Downtown promoters are asking the Muskegon City Commission to accept their proposal for a nearly $4 million privately funded market that would be built and donated to the city to operate.
"Downtown promoters are asking the Muskegon City Commission to accept their proposal for a nearly $4 million privately funded market that would be built and donated to the city to operate.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Big Labor fights against workers in Michigan
Big Labor fights against workers in Michigan | NetRight Daily
"Even though Michigan has become a right-to-work state, labor unions are fighting for their lives in such a way that exposes their true motives.
Rather than being an advocate for the workers, some public sector unions in Michigan are exposing their greedy ways in their efforts to line the pockets of union bosses at the expense of the workers they represent."
"Even though Michigan has become a right-to-work state, labor unions are fighting for their lives in such a way that exposes their true motives.
Rather than being an advocate for the workers, some public sector unions in Michigan are exposing their greedy ways in their efforts to line the pockets of union bosses at the expense of the workers they represent."
DOJ kill list memo forces many Dems out of the closet as overtly unprincipled hacks
DOJ kill list memo forces many Dems out of the closet as overtly unprincipled hacks | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
"Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm speaks at the 2012 Democratic convention.
About the DOJ white paper, she admitted this week: "if this was Bush, I think that we would all be more up in arms" because "we trust the president".
"Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm speaks at the 2012 Democratic convention.
About the DOJ white paper, she admitted this week: "if this was Bush, I think that we would all be more up in arms" because "we trust the president".
Muskegon jail/tax tonight!
Sheriff Dean Roesler will discuss the need for and potential
design of the new Muskegon County jail.
Monday, February 11, at 6:00 pm, in the White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague
The event precedes the Muskegon County Republican Executive Committee meeting.
Monday, February 11, at 6:00 pm, in the White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague
The event precedes the Muskegon County Republican Executive Committee meeting.
It is open to the public.
Anyone interested in taxes, in justice, in the treatment of citizens who become entangled in our criminal law system will find the meeting enlightening.
Andy Fink
Chairman, Muskegon County Republican Party
Anyone interested in taxes, in justice, in the treatment of citizens who become entangled in our criminal law system will find the meeting enlightening.
Andy Fink
Chairman, Muskegon County Republican Party
A warning to college profs from a high school teacher
A warning to college profs from a high school teacher
"You are a college professor.
I have just retired as a high school teacher.
I have some bad news for you.
In case you do not already see what is happening, I want to warn you of what to expect from the students who will be arriving in your classroom, even if you teach in a highly selective institution."
"You are a college professor.
I have just retired as a high school teacher.
I have some bad news for you.
In case you do not already see what is happening, I want to warn you of what to expect from the students who will be arriving in your classroom, even if you teach in a highly selective institution."
New Study Blames Community Reinvestment Act For Mortgage Defaults
New Study Blames Community Reinvestment Act For Mortgage Defaults - Investors.com
"Democrats and the media insist the Community Reinvestment Act, the anti-redlining law beefed up by President Clinton, had nothing to do with the subprime mortgage crisis and recession.
But a new study by the respected National Bureau of Economic Research finds,
"Yes, it did.
We find that adherence to that act led to riskier lending by banks."
Added NBER: "There is a clear pattern of increased defaults for loans made by these banks in quarters around the (CRA) exam.
Moreover, the effects are larger for loans made within CRA tracts," or predominantly low-income and minority areas"
"Democrats and the media insist the Community Reinvestment Act, the anti-redlining law beefed up by President Clinton, had nothing to do with the subprime mortgage crisis and recession.
But a new study by the respected National Bureau of Economic Research finds,
"Yes, it did.
We find that adherence to that act led to riskier lending by banks."
Added NBER: "There is a clear pattern of increased defaults for loans made by these banks in quarters around the (CRA) exam.
Moreover, the effects are larger for loans made within CRA tracts," or predominantly low-income and minority areas"
New study confirms economy was destroyed by Democrat policies
New study confirms economy was destroyed by Democrat policies - National Conservative | Examiner.com
"A new study from the widely respected National Bureau of Economic Research released this week has confirmed beyond question that the left's race-baiting attacks on the housing market (the Community Reinvestment Act--enacted under Carter, made shockingly more aggressive under Clinton) is directly responsible for imploding the housing market and destroying the economy.
The study painstakingly sorted through failed home loans that caused the housing market collapse and identified an overwhelming connection between them and CRA mortgages."
"A new study from the widely respected National Bureau of Economic Research released this week has confirmed beyond question that the left's race-baiting attacks on the housing market (the Community Reinvestment Act--enacted under Carter, made shockingly more aggressive under Clinton) is directly responsible for imploding the housing market and destroying the economy.
The study painstakingly sorted through failed home loans that caused the housing market collapse and identified an overwhelming connection between them and CRA mortgages."
Preliminary Michigan State Police audit raises question as to how West Michigan Homeland Security grant money was doled out
Preliminary Michigan State Police audit raises question as to how West Michigan Homeland Security grant money was doled out | MLive.com
"Specifically, Stout said the Michigan State Police, which ordered the routine audit, claim that "preliminary findings" show 26 officials -- some of them fire officials -- allegedly received "potential dual compensation" or were engaged in an alleged "conflict of interest."
"Specifically, Stout said the Michigan State Police, which ordered the routine audit, claim that "preliminary findings" show 26 officials -- some of them fire officials -- allegedly received "potential dual compensation" or were engaged in an alleged "conflict of interest."
Muskegon County child neglect and abuse cases surge, courts cope by reorganizing
Muskegon County child neglect and abuse cases surge, courts cope by reorganizing | MLive.com
"The Michigan Supreme Court recently gave final approval to a plan, already enacted, to:
• Beef up family court coverage.
• Start a business court.
• Reduce court resources devoted to felony criminal and major civil cases."
"The Michigan Supreme Court recently gave final approval to a plan, already enacted, to:
• Beef up family court coverage.
• Start a business court.
• Reduce court resources devoted to felony criminal and major civil cases."
Terrorist target removed from Royal Oak gun range after Islamic leader complains
Terrorist target removed from Royal Oak gun range after Islamic leader complains | MLive.com
" When you pay for range time at Target Sports in Royal Oak, several targets are available to choose from, including zombies, killer clowns and a skeleton dressed in Muslim garb holding an AK-47.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations announced last week that the range will no longer offer the terrorist skeleton after Dawud Walid, the group's executive director, met with the range owner, Ray Jihad, and asked him to remove it from his store.
Walid felt it could potentially incite violence against Muslims."
" When you pay for range time at Target Sports in Royal Oak, several targets are available to choose from, including zombies, killer clowns and a skeleton dressed in Muslim garb holding an AK-47.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations announced last week that the range will no longer offer the terrorist skeleton after Dawud Walid, the group's executive director, met with the range owner, Ray Jihad, and asked him to remove it from his store.
Walid felt it could potentially incite violence against Muslims."
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Michigan Supreme Court suspends Wayne Co. judge in sex flap
Michigan Supreme Court suspends Wayne Co. judge in sex flap | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
" McCree is the son of a legendary attorney who served as solicitor general for President Jimmy Carter"
" McCree is the son of a legendary attorney who served as solicitor general for President Jimmy Carter"
The Worst Five Years Since the Great Depression
The Worst Five Years Since the Great Depression | Heartlander Magazine
"Even though the employment age population has increased by nearly 12 million since January, 2008, there are now 3 million fewer Americans working, with employment declining from 146.3 million in January, 2008 to 143.3 million in December, 2012. "
"Even though the employment age population has increased by nearly 12 million since January, 2008, there are now 3 million fewer Americans working, with employment declining from 146.3 million in January, 2008 to 143.3 million in December, 2012. "
Ben Carson for President
The Wall Street Journal: Ben Carson for President - WSJ.com
"You know something's coming when Dr. Carson says,
"It's not my intention to offend anyone.
But it's hard not to.
The PC police are out in force everywhere.""
"You know something's coming when Dr. Carson says,
"It's not my intention to offend anyone.
But it's hard not to.
The PC police are out in force everywhere.""
Proposed FDA regulations to cost grocers, shoppers billions
Proposed FDA regulations to cost grocers, shoppers billions: "“If you get it wrong, it’s a federal crime,” he said, “and you could face jail time and thousands of dollars worth of fines.”"
Parody or Does She Believe It? CNN Anchor Blames Asteroid on Global Warming
Parody or Does She Believe It? CNN Anchor Blames Asteroid on Global Warming | NewsBusters
"CNN anchor Deb Feyerick asked Saturday afternoon if an approaching asteroid, which will pass by Earth on February 15, “is an example of, perhaps, global warming?”
Moments earlier, before an ad break, she segued from the Northeast blizzard to a segment with Bill Nye “the science guy,” by pointing to global warming:
“Every time we see a storm like this lately, the first question to pop into a lot of people’s minds is whether or not global warming is to blame?
I’ll talk to Bill Nye, ‘the science guy,’ about devastating storms and climate change.”
She never got to that question in the subsequent interview at about 3:25 PM EST during CNN Newsoom, instead transitioning from a snowfall update:
“Talk about something else that’s falling from the sky and that is an asteroid.
What’s coming our way?
Is this an effect of, perhaps, of global warming or is this just some meteoric occasion?”
Nye resisted confirming her hypothesis."
"CNN anchor Deb Feyerick asked Saturday afternoon if an approaching asteroid, which will pass by Earth on February 15, “is an example of, perhaps, global warming?”
Moments earlier, before an ad break, she segued from the Northeast blizzard to a segment with Bill Nye “the science guy,” by pointing to global warming:
“Every time we see a storm like this lately, the first question to pop into a lot of people’s minds is whether or not global warming is to blame?
I’ll talk to Bill Nye, ‘the science guy,’ about devastating storms and climate change.”
She never got to that question in the subsequent interview at about 3:25 PM EST during CNN Newsoom, instead transitioning from a snowfall update:
“Talk about something else that’s falling from the sky and that is an asteroid.
What’s coming our way?
Is this an effect of, perhaps, of global warming or is this just some meteoric occasion?”
Nye resisted confirming her hypothesis."
Survey: Geoscientists, Engineers Are Global Warming Skeptics
Survey: Geoscientists, Engineers Are Global Warming Skeptics | Heartlander Magazine
"Only 36 percent of geoscientists and engineers believe that humans are creating a global warming crisis, according to a survey reported in the peer-reviewed Organization Studies.
Nearly two-thirds of the 1,077 respondents believe that nature is the primary cause of recent global warming and/or that future global warming will not be a very serious problem. "
"Only 36 percent of geoscientists and engineers believe that humans are creating a global warming crisis, according to a survey reported in the peer-reviewed Organization Studies.
Nearly two-thirds of the 1,077 respondents believe that nature is the primary cause of recent global warming and/or that future global warming will not be a very serious problem. "
Friday, February 08, 2013
Why Are There So Many Murders in Chicago?
Why Are There So Many Murders in Chicago? | Newgeography.com
"Politically controlled policing. Mayor Daley hired Jody Weis from the FBI as police superintendent, but neutered his ability to run the department by assigning a political operative as Weis’ chief of staff.
Similarly, Rahm Emanuel, a fan of centralized control, has been heavily involved in driving major decisions like disbanding the anti-gang strike forces.
It’s not clear whether police decisions have been driven by purely professional crime fighting concerns or, as in likely given the city’s culture, political considerations."
"Politically controlled policing. Mayor Daley hired Jody Weis from the FBI as police superintendent, but neutered his ability to run the department by assigning a political operative as Weis’ chief of staff.
Similarly, Rahm Emanuel, a fan of centralized control, has been heavily involved in driving major decisions like disbanding the anti-gang strike forces.
It’s not clear whether police decisions have been driven by purely professional crime fighting concerns or, as in likely given the city’s culture, political considerations."
Michigan Teachers Rank No. 2 For Salary
Michigan Teachers Rank No. 2 For Salary [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Michigan ranked seventh nationally based solely on average teacher salary at $63,023, according to the National Education Association. New York led the county at $71,633.
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy used teacher salary averages reported by the NEA in 2009-10, the latest year data was available.
The Center then factored in a state-by-state cost of living index available from political scientists William Berry, Richard Fording and Russell Hanson.
Their index values adjust for cost-of-living in every state from 1960 to 2007.
Another education website had Michigan No. 2 in the country when factoring in cost of living with salaries."
"Michigan ranked seventh nationally based solely on average teacher salary at $63,023, according to the National Education Association. New York led the county at $71,633.
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy used teacher salary averages reported by the NEA in 2009-10, the latest year data was available.
The Center then factored in a state-by-state cost of living index available from political scientists William Berry, Richard Fording and Russell Hanson.
Their index values adjust for cost-of-living in every state from 1960 to 2007.
Another education website had Michigan No. 2 in the country when factoring in cost of living with salaries."
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