Global Warming And Climate Change: There's Nothing To Fight Against - Investors.com:
"The feared warming predicted by models simply hasn't materialized. The flaw is so obvious that even the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is having to acknowledge that maybe there's nothing to this global warming after all.
"If things continue as they have been, in five years, at the latest, we will need to acknowledge that something is fundamentally wrong with our climate models," Hans Van Storch, the IPCC report's lead author has admitted to Spiegel, the German magazine.
"But even today, we are finding it very difficult to reconcile actual temperature trends with our expectations."
Friday, June 28, 2013
Buena Vista clerk who made racial slur hears more calls for resignation, says 'we need to heal'
Buena Vista clerk who made racial slur hears more calls for resignation, says 'we need to heal' | MLive.com
Paula Dean gone but democrat clerk still on the public dole.
Paula Dean gone but democrat clerk still on the public dole.
How to curb obesity: Tax calories, study says
How to curb obesity: Tax calories, study says - The Washington Post:
"There may be an economic cure for the nation’s obesity: Hike the price of food.
Raising the price of a calorie for home consumption by 10 percent might lower the percentage of body fat in youths about 8 or 9 percent, according to new research from the National Bureau of Economic Research."
"There may be an economic cure for the nation’s obesity: Hike the price of food.
Raising the price of a calorie for home consumption by 10 percent might lower the percentage of body fat in youths about 8 or 9 percent, according to new research from the National Bureau of Economic Research."
Grand Rapids man arrested for selling catfish caught in Kalamazoo River
Grand Rapids man arrested for selling catfish caught in Kalamazoo River | MLive.com:
"A Grand Rapids man has been arrested after allegedly selling sport-caught catfish to undercover wildlife officers who arranged the purchase on a social media website.
The man is accused of selling 14 catfish taken from the Kalamazoo River in Allegan County by placing an advertisement on a social media website, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Buying and selling game fish or their parts is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment and a fine between $250 and $1,000."
"A Grand Rapids man has been arrested after allegedly selling sport-caught catfish to undercover wildlife officers who arranged the purchase on a social media website.
The man is accused of selling 14 catfish taken from the Kalamazoo River in Allegan County by placing an advertisement on a social media website, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Buying and selling game fish or their parts is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment and a fine between $250 and $1,000."
Kent County rejects $2.5 million offer for downtown property from Secchia-controlled real estate firm
Kent County rejects $2.5 million offer for downtown property from Secchia-controlled real estate firm | MLive.com:
"GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kent County has rejected an offer to buy property along the east side of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids from a company partly owned and managed by former Ambassador to Italy Peter Secchia.
Secchia’s SIBSCO LLC's proposal to buy property at 511, 519 and 525 Monroe Ave. NW for $2.5 million and build a mixed-use development was the sole offer for land, which was being offered for sale by the county.
The bid on the property, behind the downtown U.S. Postal Service facility and the DeVos family's RDV Corp.-owned Olds Manor, also included the county's parcel across the street at 520 Monroe Ave. NW.
The county paid $2.8 million for the land in 2004 as a possible new location for its offices amid discussions for a hotel on Calder Plaza - where the county building and Grand Rapids City Hall are located - that never materialized."
"GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kent County has rejected an offer to buy property along the east side of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids from a company partly owned and managed by former Ambassador to Italy Peter Secchia.
Secchia’s SIBSCO LLC's proposal to buy property at 511, 519 and 525 Monroe Ave. NW for $2.5 million and build a mixed-use development was the sole offer for land, which was being offered for sale by the county.
The bid on the property, behind the downtown U.S. Postal Service facility and the DeVos family's RDV Corp.-owned Olds Manor, also included the county's parcel across the street at 520 Monroe Ave. NW.
The county paid $2.8 million for the land in 2004 as a possible new location for its offices amid discussions for a hotel on Calder Plaza - where the county building and Grand Rapids City Hall are located - that never materialized."
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Police Departments Caught Selling Guns They Get Through Gun Guybacks
Police Departments Caught Selling Guns They Get Through Gun Guybacks // Mr. Conservative:
"What do police do with all those guns they take in at those so-called gun buy-back programs?
Apparently they sell them for a profit!
This is what UPI news found from a police department outside Chicago.
The St. Charles Police hosted one of these gun buy-back things to “get guns off the streets.”
But what did the police do?
They turned around and sold many of the guns to make a profit and put those guns right back “on the streets.”
How did the police justify this?
Why, it’s a “budget friendly” move, chief James Lamkin said"
"What do police do with all those guns they take in at those so-called gun buy-back programs?
Apparently they sell them for a profit!
This is what UPI news found from a police department outside Chicago.
The St. Charles Police hosted one of these gun buy-back things to “get guns off the streets.”
But what did the police do?
They turned around and sold many of the guns to make a profit and put those guns right back “on the streets.”
How did the police justify this?
Why, it’s a “budget friendly” move, chief James Lamkin said"
Despite Media Claims, Michigan Among Highest Job Growth States
Despite Media Claims, Michigan Among Highest Job Growth States [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"Michigan Radio, a division of NPR, recently highlighted Gov. Rick Snyder’s policies such as right-to-work and cutting business taxes and then described the state’s job growth as "anemic."
"There has been some growth in jobs, but it's been kind of anemic," said Michigan Radio Host Lester Graham in audio posted on the station's website.
However, since the recession ended in June 2009, Michigan has had the sixth-highest job growth in the nation at 6.4 percent,"
"Michigan Radio, a division of NPR, recently highlighted Gov. Rick Snyder’s policies such as right-to-work and cutting business taxes and then described the state’s job growth as "anemic."
"There has been some growth in jobs, but it's been kind of anemic," said Michigan Radio Host Lester Graham in audio posted on the station's website.
However, since the recession ended in June 2009, Michigan has had the sixth-highest job growth in the nation at 6.4 percent,"
Michigan Senate workgroup to study Medicaid proposal: 'Debate and discussion … is not over'
Michigan Senate workgroup to study Medicaid proposal: 'Debate and discussion … is not over' | MLive.com:
"Richardville said last week that his caucus needed more time to consider the measure, which the House spent weeks developing and debating in committee.
He did not expect to reconvene until late August.
A Senate session is technically scheduled for July 3, and Democrats have said they will be there and will be ready to vote."
"Richardville said last week that his caucus needed more time to consider the measure, which the House spent weeks developing and debating in committee.
He did not expect to reconvene until late August.
A Senate session is technically scheduled for July 3, and Democrats have said they will be there and will be ready to vote."
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Collapse Is Happening, Cities Can't Sell Their Muni Bonds.
Collapse Is Happening, Cities Can't Sell Their Muni Bonds. | Economy:
"With yields on the U.S. municipal bond market rising, local issuers on Monday postponed another six bond sales, totaling $331 million, that were originally scheduled to price later this week.
Since mid-June, on the prospect that the Federal Reserve could change course on its easy monetary policy as the economy improves, the municipal bond market has seen a total of $2.6 billion in sales either canceled or delayed.
Last week a total of nine deals for $2.3 billion were postponed."
"With yields on the U.S. municipal bond market rising, local issuers on Monday postponed another six bond sales, totaling $331 million, that were originally scheduled to price later this week.
Since mid-June, on the prospect that the Federal Reserve could change course on its easy monetary policy as the economy improves, the municipal bond market has seen a total of $2.6 billion in sales either canceled or delayed.
Last week a total of nine deals for $2.3 billion were postponed."
Prosecution Attempts Gag Order in Jared Marcum NRA T-Shirt Case
Prosecution Attempts Gag Order in Jared Marcum NRA T-Shirt Case - WOWK 13 Charleston, Huntington WV News, Weather, Sports:
"Prosecutors were hoping to bar Jared, his father and his lawyer from sharing their story with the press, under the guise that their request would serve Jared's better interest, something Jared's father Allen Lardieri sees as ironic."
"Prosecutors were hoping to bar Jared, his father and his lawyer from sharing their story with the press, under the guise that their request would serve Jared's better interest, something Jared's father Allen Lardieri sees as ironic."
US First-Quarter GDP Gets a Haircut, Rises 1.8%
US First-Quarter GDP Gets a Haircut, Rises 1.8%:
"Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.8 percent annual rate, the Commerce Department said in its final estimate on Wednesday.
Output was previously reported to have risen at a 2.4 percent pace after a 0.4 percent stall speed in the fourth quarter."
"Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.8 percent annual rate, the Commerce Department said in its final estimate on Wednesday.
Output was previously reported to have risen at a 2.4 percent pace after a 0.4 percent stall speed in the fourth quarter."
Amtrak Food Costs are Off the Rails, Congressman Says
Amtrak Food Costs are Off the Rails, Congressman Says | Heartlander Magazine:
"Amtrak trains featuring gourmet menus in their café cars are losing more than $400 per passenger ticket, and a leading House Republican wants an investigation."
"Amtrak trains featuring gourmet menus in their café cars are losing more than $400 per passenger ticket, and a leading House Republican wants an investigation."
Can We Actually Even Tell if Humans Are Affecting the Climate?
PJ Lifestyle » Can We Actually Even Tell if Humans Are Affecting the Climate?:
"We know, with great certainty, that the overall average temperature of the Earth has warmed by several degreees in the last 400 years, since the end of the Little Ice Age.
Before that was a period called the Medieval Warm Period; before that was another cold period; and back at the time of the Romans there was a long period that was significantly warmer — Southern Britain was a wine-growing region.
What we’re a lot less certain about is “why?”
"We know, with great certainty, that the overall average temperature of the Earth has warmed by several degreees in the last 400 years, since the end of the Little Ice Age.
Before that was a period called the Medieval Warm Period; before that was another cold period; and back at the time of the Romans there was a long period that was significantly warmer — Southern Britain was a wine-growing region.
What we’re a lot less certain about is “why?”
Barack Obama to cut emissions in vow to save planet
Barack Obama to cut emissions in vow to save planet - Telegraph:
"The president also surprised environmentalists by signalling he would reject a controversial oil pipeline if it was found to “significantly exacerbate” the problem of carbon pollution."
"The president also surprised environmentalists by signalling he would reject a controversial oil pipeline if it was found to “significantly exacerbate” the problem of carbon pollution."
Obama mocks skeptics of climate change as ‘flat-Earth society’
Obama mocks skeptics of climate change as ‘flat-Earth society’ - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room:
"President Obama angrily blasted climate change skeptics during his energy policy speech Tuesday at Georgetown University, saying he lacked "patience for anyone who denies that this problem is real."
"We don't have time for a meeting of the flat-Earth society," Obama said.
"Sticking your head in the sand might make you feel safer, but it's not going to protect you from the coming storm."
Earlier in his remarks, Obama said the "overwhelming judgement of science, of chemistry, of physics, and millions of measurements" put "to rest" questions about pollution affecting the environment.
"The planet is warming. Human activity is contributing to it," Obama said."
"President Obama angrily blasted climate change skeptics during his energy policy speech Tuesday at Georgetown University, saying he lacked "patience for anyone who denies that this problem is real."
"We don't have time for a meeting of the flat-Earth society," Obama said.
"Sticking your head in the sand might make you feel safer, but it's not going to protect you from the coming storm."
Earlier in his remarks, Obama said the "overwhelming judgement of science, of chemistry, of physics, and millions of measurements" put "to rest" questions about pollution affecting the environment.
"The planet is warming. Human activity is contributing to it," Obama said."
My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Today
My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Today:
"9. TEXAS TO MAKE HISTORY
The nation's busiest death penalty state plans to execute its 500th inmate tonight - a woman convicted of killing her neighbor with a candelabra in the 1990s."
"9. TEXAS TO MAKE HISTORY
The nation's busiest death penalty state plans to execute its 500th inmate tonight - a woman convicted of killing her neighbor with a candelabra in the 1990s."
PRESIDENTS IN TROUBLE OFTEN START WARS AS A DISTRACTION
Instapundit » Blog Archive » PRESIDENTS IN TROUBLE OFTEN START WARS AS A DISTRACTION:
"PRESIDENTS IN TROUBLE OFTEN START WARS AS A DISTRACTION:
WH Climate Adviser: ‘A War on Coal Is Exactly What’s Needed.’
UPDATE: A snarky reader emails: “Given the success of the War on Poverty and the War on Drugs, if I’m Big Coal, I’m praying for a War on Coal.”
"PRESIDENTS IN TROUBLE OFTEN START WARS AS A DISTRACTION:
WH Climate Adviser: ‘A War on Coal Is Exactly What’s Needed.’
UPDATE: A snarky reader emails: “Given the success of the War on Poverty and the War on Drugs, if I’m Big Coal, I’m praying for a War on Coal.”
Proposed facility-share arrangement involving Muskegon Farmers Market and Bike Time stalls
Proposed facility-share arrangement involving Muskegon Farmers Market and Bike Time stalls | MLive.com:
"Vice Mayor Larry Spataro moved to postpone the vote and Mayor Gawron was the only commission member to vote no.
"I just want to make sure we don't create any hardships for the farmers," Spataro said.
"Every single person that has approached me on this issue who lives in the city of Muskegon has indicated that their preference is to support the market.
It's the commitment that we made and I want to make sure that this agreement is in that spirit."
"Vice Mayor Larry Spataro moved to postpone the vote and Mayor Gawron was the only commission member to vote no.
"I just want to make sure we don't create any hardships for the farmers," Spataro said.
"Every single person that has approached me on this issue who lives in the city of Muskegon has indicated that their preference is to support the market.
It's the commitment that we made and I want to make sure that this agreement is in that spirit."
Wayne State board to vote Wednesday on tuition hike; reports put increase at about 9%
Wayne State board to vote Wednesday on tuition hike; reports put increase at about 9% | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour will ask for a tuition increase well above last year's 3.88 percent hike – and by some estimates about 9 percent -- when he proposes his budget and tuition rates to the Board of Governors on Wednesday."
"Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour will ask for a tuition increase well above last year's 3.88 percent hike – and by some estimates about 9 percent -- when he proposes his budget and tuition rates to the Board of Governors on Wednesday."
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Ready for Hillary PAC opens online shop
Ready for Hillary PAC opens online shop - The Hill's Ballot Box:"Ready for Hillary, the unofficial super-PAC working to draft Hillary Clinton to run for president in 2016, has launched an online store offering shirts and buttons for supporters."
Be afwade,vewy afwade.....
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