"Philip Gara LaMarche is a secretive political operative who funnels billions of dollars from undisclosed donors to nonprofits and astroturf groups. But you won't hear unhinged Harry Reid railing Queegishly about him on the Senate floor. Why?"Saturday, July 26, 2014
The Left's dark money managers: Meet Philip Gara LaMarche | WashingtonExaminer.com
The Left's dark money managers: Meet Philip Gara LaMarche | WashingtonExaminer.com:
"Philip Gara LaMarche is a secretive political operative who funnels billions of dollars from undisclosed donors to nonprofits and astroturf groups. But you won't hear unhinged Harry Reid railing Queegishly about him on the Senate floor. Why?"
"Philip Gara LaMarche is a secretive political operative who funnels billions of dollars from undisclosed donors to nonprofits and astroturf groups. But you won't hear unhinged Harry Reid railing Queegishly about him on the Senate floor. Why?"
Study: Climate Models Overestimated Global Warming For The Last 55 Years
Study: Climate Models Overestimated Global Warming For The Last 55 Years | The Daily Caller:
"Climate models relied upon by scientists and governments may be greatly overstating the warming that has occurred since the late 1950s, argues a paper analyzing the discrepancies between modeled and observed temperatures.
The paper, which was published in the journal Environmetrics, found that observed temperatures differed greatly from modeled temperatures in the tropical lower troposphere and mid-troposphere.
“Over the 55-years from 1958 to 2012, climate models not only significantly over-predict observed warming in the tropical troposphere, but they represent it in a fundamentally different way than is observed,” says Ross McKitrick, economist with the University of Guelph in Canada and co-author of the study.
According to McKitrick, all climate models predict that rising carbon dioxide levels will cause rapid warming in the troposphere over the tropics.
But that’s not what has happened, as neither satellites nor weather balloons have detected much warming in the tropical troposphere — meaning something is likely wrong with the models."
The paper, which was published in the journal Environmetrics, found that observed temperatures differed greatly from modeled temperatures in the tropical lower troposphere and mid-troposphere.
“Over the 55-years from 1958 to 2012, climate models not only significantly over-predict observed warming in the tropical troposphere, but they represent it in a fundamentally different way than is observed,” says Ross McKitrick, economist with the University of Guelph in Canada and co-author of the study.
According to McKitrick, all climate models predict that rising carbon dioxide levels will cause rapid warming in the troposphere over the tropics.
But that’s not what has happened, as neither satellites nor weather balloons have detected much warming in the tropical troposphere — meaning something is likely wrong with the models."
Everyone Wins When You Buy a Rotisserie Chicken
Everyone Wins When You Buy a Rotisserie Chicken - Bloomberg View:
"Rotisserie chickens have been around for a while.
I used to bypass them and roast my own, until I noticed something:
The rotisserie chickens were actually cheaper than buying and roasting my own.
Cat Vasko noticed the same thing and decided to figure out why.
The answer makes a surprising amount of sense:
Grocery stores make them out of unsold chicken that is about to pass its expiration date.
It’s an elegant way to make a profit out of food that would otherwise be a net loss.
And it’s not just chicken -- according to Vasko, the ever-expanding prepared-foods section of the supermarket uses up all sorts of unsold produce and meat.
It is, as she says, a bit like hunter-gatherers using every inch of the animal."
I used to bypass them and roast my own, until I noticed something:
The rotisserie chickens were actually cheaper than buying and roasting my own.
Cat Vasko noticed the same thing and decided to figure out why.
The answer makes a surprising amount of sense:
Grocery stores make them out of unsold chicken that is about to pass its expiration date.
It’s an elegant way to make a profit out of food that would otherwise be a net loss.
And it’s not just chicken -- according to Vasko, the ever-expanding prepared-foods section of the supermarket uses up all sorts of unsold produce and meat.
It is, as she says, a bit like hunter-gatherers using every inch of the animal."
FEC chair warns of chilling regulations, book ban on conservative publishers
FEC chair warns of chilling regulations, book ban on conservative publishers | WashingtonExaminer.com: "The chairman of the Federal Election Commission today blasted Democratic colleagues opposed to his effort to protect conservative media after they imposed rules on the publisher of Rep. Paul Ryan's new book, opening the door to future book regulations -- or even a ban
“By failing to affirm this publisher’s constitutional right, statutory right, to disseminate a political book free from FEC conditions and regulations, we have effectively asserted regulatory jurisdiction over a book publisher,” warned Chairman Lee E. Goodman, one of three Republicans on the six-person FEC.
“That failure reveals a festering legal uncertainty and chill for the free press rights of books and book publishers to publish and disseminate political books free from government regulation,” he added.
Since becoming chairman, Goodman has been pushing to expand protections for all media and has noted how Democrats on the panel have been eager to nick at freedoms for conservative media while Republicans have been voting for broader protections even for liberals like Democratic financier George Soros.
He recently warned that conservative online media, like the Drudge Report, could face regulation as Democrats move to tighten the so-called “media exemption” that lets the press cover politics any way they want.
“By failing to affirm this publisher’s constitutional right, statutory right, to disseminate a political book free from FEC conditions and regulations, we have effectively asserted regulatory jurisdiction over a book publisher,” warned Chairman Lee E. Goodman, one of three Republicans on the six-person FEC.“That failure reveals a festering legal uncertainty and chill for the free press rights of books and book publishers to publish and disseminate political books free from government regulation,” he added.
Since becoming chairman, Goodman has been pushing to expand protections for all media and has noted how Democrats on the panel have been eager to nick at freedoms for conservative media while Republicans have been voting for broader protections even for liberals like Democratic financier George Soros.
He recently warned that conservative online media, like the Drudge Report, could face regulation as Democrats move to tighten the so-called “media exemption” that lets the press cover politics any way they want.
This Small Town Just Took A Big Stand Against Obama
This Small Town Just Took A Big Stand Against Obama:“We just don’t think that’s a cost that should be passed on to taxpayers,” he said, “so we are going to be billing the host of the event for that cost.”
The Government Is Cracking Down on School Bake Sales
The Government Is Cracking Down on School Bake Sales - NationalJournal.com:
Barely a month after federal regulations for school cafeterias kicked in, states are already pushing back.
Barely a month after federal regulations for school cafeterias kicked in, states are already pushing back.
Specifically, they're fighting nutrition standards that would considerably alter one of the most sacred rituals of the American public school system: bake sales.
Twelve states have established their own policies to circumvent regulations in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 that apply to "competitive snacks," or any foods and beverages sold to students on school grounds that are not part of the Agriculture Department's school meal programs, according to the National Association of State Boards of Education. Competitive snacks appear in vending machines, school stores, and food and beverages, including items sold at bake sales.
History for July 26
History for July 26 - On-This-Day.com:
1775 - A postal system was established by the 2nd Continental Congress of the United States. The first Postmaster General was Benjamin Franklin.
1893 - Commercial production of the Addressograph started in Chicago, IL.
1908 - U.S. Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte issued an order that created an investigative agency that was a forerunner of the FBI.
1945 - Winston Churchill resigned as Britain's prime minister.
1947 - U.S. President Truman signed The National Security Act. The act created the National Security Council, the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
1948 - U.S. President Truman signed executive orders that prohibited discrimination in the U.S. armed forces and federal employment.
1953 - Fidel Castro began his revolt against Fulgencio Batista with an unsuccessful attack on an army barracks in eastern Cuba. Castro eventually ousted Batista six years later.
1956 - Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal.
Anniversary (1990) of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which went into effect two years later.
Birth anniversary of playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) and filmmakers Blake Edwards (1922-2011) and Stanley Kubrick (1928-99).
Birth anniversary of Brave New World author Aldous Huxley (1894-1963).
Happy Birthday! Kate Beckinsale, Sandra Bullock, Mick Jagger
1775 - A postal system was established by the 2nd Continental Congress of the United States. The first Postmaster General was Benjamin Franklin.
1893 - Commercial production of the Addressograph started in Chicago, IL.
1908 - U.S. Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte issued an order that created an investigative agency that was a forerunner of the FBI.
1945 - Winston Churchill resigned as Britain's prime minister.
1947 - U.S. President Truman signed The National Security Act. The act created the National Security Council, the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
1948 - U.S. President Truman signed executive orders that prohibited discrimination in the U.S. armed forces and federal employment.
1953 - Fidel Castro began his revolt against Fulgencio Batista with an unsuccessful attack on an army barracks in eastern Cuba. Castro eventually ousted Batista six years later.
1956 - Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal.
Anniversary (1990) of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which went into effect two years later.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Serious Fireworks Fly as Hannity Repeatedly Presses Palestinian Guest to Answer One Simple Question: ‘Can You Hear?!’ | Video | TheBlaze.com
Serious Fireworks Fly as Hannity Repeatedly Presses Palestinian Guest to Answer One Simple Question: ‘Can You Hear?!’ | Video | TheBlaze.com:"Fireworks went flying on the Fox News set of “Hannity” Thursday night as the conservative host repeatedly pressed a Palestinian guest over whether he thinks Hamas is a terrorist organization."
You’ll Never Guess What is Accused of Being Racist Now
You’ll Never Guess What is Accused of Being Racist Now:
"Recently, Obama supporters were caught on camera stating that failure to like Mexican food not only makes you a racist, but also makes you unfit to serve in Congress. Now, there is a new, ludicrous target in the accusation of racism for reasons that will blow your mind.
Just when we thought the ridiculousness of race baiting couldn’t get any worse, it does. There is a new target facing wild claims of racism from far left"
"Recently, Obama supporters were caught on camera stating that failure to like Mexican food not only makes you a racist, but also makes you unfit to serve in Congress. Now, there is a new, ludicrous target in the accusation of racism for reasons that will blow your mind.Just when we thought the ridiculousness of race baiting couldn’t get any worse, it does. There is a new target facing wild claims of racism from far left"
FORGOTTEN: Veteran Locked Inside VA Clinic
FORGOTTEN: Veteran Locked Inside VA Clinic:
"On top of the current VA scandal, where workers at the government bureaucracy were cooking the books in order to receive bonuses while our vets died waiting for care, comes this extremely disurbing report out of Florida."
"On top of the current VA scandal, where workers at the government bureaucracy were cooking the books in order to receive bonuses while our vets died waiting for care, comes this extremely disurbing report out of Florida."
Is Detroit's New Light Rail Line America's Greatest Boondoggle?
Is Detroit's New Light Rail Line America's Greatest Boondoggle? - Reason.com:
"It explains in part the twisted logic behind one of the most confounding urban development projects of our time, a $137 million 3.3-mile light rail line that breaks ground in Detroit next week. How else could sane people think a bankrupt city should build a wildly expensive rail line on a partially deserted avenue in a neighborhood awash in cheap parking?
Let's consider what the new light rail line will mean for the people who live and work in the Motor City. Today, the suburbanites who commute to downtown Detroit might be frustrated by their limited lunch options—vacant storefronts don’t facilitate much culinary variety—but at least they get to enjoy a congestion-free drive to the office. Under-utilized lots and garages occupy almost 40 percent of the land in downtown Detroit, so the walk from the car to the cube takes just a few minutes."
"It explains in part the twisted logic behind one of the most confounding urban development projects of our time, a $137 million 3.3-mile light rail line that breaks ground in Detroit next week. How else could sane people think a bankrupt city should build a wildly expensive rail line on a partially deserted avenue in a neighborhood awash in cheap parking?
Let's consider what the new light rail line will mean for the people who live and work in the Motor City. Today, the suburbanites who commute to downtown Detroit might be frustrated by their limited lunch options—vacant storefronts don’t facilitate much culinary variety—but at least they get to enjoy a congestion-free drive to the office. Under-utilized lots and garages occupy almost 40 percent of the land in downtown Detroit, so the walk from the car to the cube takes just a few minutes."
Howard Stern Obliterates Caller: ‘If You’re Anti-Israel, Then You’re Anti-America!’
Howard Stern Obliterates Caller: ‘If You’re Anti-Israel, Then You’re Anti-America!’:
“If you’re anti-Israel, then you’re anti-America,” Stern proclaimed. “It’s the only democracy over there; it’s the only friend we have who’s willing to fight and stand up for what’s right,” he told the caller.
Stern continued to shower the pro-Hamas caller with f-bombs while providing a history lesson, saying,"
“If you’re anti-Israel, then you’re anti-America,” Stern proclaimed. “It’s the only democracy over there; it’s the only friend we have who’s willing to fight and stand up for what’s right,” he told the caller.Stern continued to shower the pro-Hamas caller with f-bombs while providing a history lesson, saying,"
Gettin' close to tipping point-------Poll: One-third say impeach Obama
Poll: One-third say impeach Obama - Jonathan Topaz - POLITICO.com:
"One third of Americans think President Barack Obama should be impeached, a new poll says.
According to a CNN/ORC International poll released Friday, 33 percent of Americans think the president should be impeached and removed from office, compared with 65 percent who say they don’t support impeachment.
Fifty-seven percent of Republicans say they support impeaching Obama, compared with just 35 percent of independent voters and 13 percent of Democrats."
"One third of Americans think President Barack Obama should be impeached, a new poll says.According to a CNN/ORC International poll released Friday, 33 percent of Americans think the president should be impeached and removed from office, compared with 65 percent who say they don’t support impeachment.
Fifty-seven percent of Republicans say they support impeaching Obama, compared with just 35 percent of independent voters and 13 percent of Democrats."
And the money keeps rolling in.... from you and your kids..........How Corktown came out on top in search for home for $148M manufacturing institute
How Corktown came out on top in search for home for $148M manufacturing institute | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The institute — led by the University of Michigan; the Columbus, Ohio-based manufacturing technology 501(c)(3) nonprofit EWI and Ohio State University — will be funded with a $70 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Defense and $78 million from a consortium of 70-plus universities, businesses and organizations."
La Raza CEO: 'USA! USA!' Chants 'Made Me Angry'
La Raza CEO: 'USA! USA!' Chants 'Made Me Angry':
"La Raza President and CEO Janet Murguia said it sickened her to hear Americans against illegal immigration chanting "USA! USA!" at protests around the country.
Singling out the Murrieta demonstrators during her keynote address at La Raza's annual conference in Los Angeles on Monday, Murguia accused them of having "cloaked their hatred in patriotism" by shouting "'USA! USA!' again and again."
"It made me angry," she said. "In fact, I was outraged.""
"La Raza President and CEO Janet Murguia said it sickened her to hear Americans against illegal immigration chanting "USA! USA!" at protests around the country. Singling out the Murrieta demonstrators during her keynote address at La Raza's annual conference in Los Angeles on Monday, Murguia accused them of having "cloaked their hatred in patriotism" by shouting "'USA! USA!' again and again."
"It made me angry," she said. "In fact, I was outraged.""
Michelle Obama says money in politics is bad, asks donors for 'big, fat check' - Washington Times
Michelle Obama says money in politics is bad, asks donors for 'big, fat check' - Washington Times:
"First lady Michelle Obama on Thursday night urged Democrats to “dig deep” into their pockets and “write a big fat check” before the midterm elections, but minutes later complained of too much money in politics.
Speaking at a party fundraiser in Chicago, Mrs. Obama said Democrats must triumph in the November contests if President Obama is to make progress on his agenda during the final two years of his term.
She also blasted special interest groups that funnel money to Republicans.
“So, yeah, there’s too much money in politics.
There’s special interests that have too much influence.
But they had all that money and all that influence back in 2008 and 2012 and we still won those elections,” she said.
Mrs. Obama then urged fellow Democrats to add even more money to the political system.
“There is something you can do right now today to make a difference, and that is to write a big, fat check. I kid you not,” she said.
“I’m going to be honest with you.
That’s what we need you to do right now.
We need you to write the biggest, fattest check that you can possibly write.”"
"First lady Michelle Obama on Thursday night urged Democrats to “dig deep” into their pockets and “write a big fat check” before the midterm elections, but minutes later complained of too much money in politics.
She also blasted special interest groups that funnel money to Republicans.
“So, yeah, there’s too much money in politics.
There’s special interests that have too much influence.
But they had all that money and all that influence back in 2008 and 2012 and we still won those elections,” she said.
Mrs. Obama then urged fellow Democrats to add even more money to the political system.
“There is something you can do right now today to make a difference, and that is to write a big, fat check. I kid you not,” she said.
“I’m going to be honest with you.
That’s what we need you to do right now.
We need you to write the biggest, fattest check that you can possibly write.”"
Remember Those Girls Everyone Wanted To #BRING BACK? - Chicks on the Right
Remember Those Girls Everyone Wanted To #BRING BACK? - Chicks on the Right:
Yesterday was the 100th day that "276 schoolgirls from Chibok have been held captive by the Islamist terrorists of Boko Haram. It also marks the 100th day during which Nigeris, its neighbors, allies, and the United States, a strategic partner of Nigeria, have failed to locate or rescue the girls."
NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE.
NOTHING.
I'm sure you're as shocked as I am, seeing as how all of our politically-involved celebrities took time off from ordering lattes, vacationing in exotic places, and doing belfies to hashtag for those girls. Y'all remember that, don't you?"
British Man Builds Giant Fart Machine, Aims It At France
British Man Builds Giant Fart Machine, Aims It At France:
An inventor from Stamford in Lincolnshire has embarked on a project to build the world's biggest fart machine - and then aim it straight at France.
Colin Furze plans to place the machine on top of the white cliffs of Dover so that the French can hear it 21 miles away.
An inventor from Stamford in Lincolnshire has embarked on a project to build the world's biggest fart machine - and then aim it straight at France.
Colin Furze plans to place the machine on top of the white cliffs of Dover so that the French can hear it 21 miles away.
The bizarre invention will employ a giant pulse valveless engine, similar to those used in the Nazi V2 rockets. The noise that will be produced is meant to sound a bit like flatulence, so Furze says he thought it would be a good idea to house it in by specially constructed buttocks so that anyone looking through binoculars from France could see it.
The machine should also create a jet of fire when it is turned on later today. Building the machine was featured on two youtube videos, detailing a Furze’s attention to detail and build quality that might be unexpected for such an odd idea.
Hmmmm---------No criminal charges filed against Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler, prosecutor rules
No criminal charges filed against Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler, prosecutor rules | MLive.com: ""To prove any criminal charge, allegations of wrongdoing must be proven by the high standard of beyond a reasonable doubt. It is fundamental that people accused of a crime are innocent until proven guilty by this high standard. In making his decision, Prosecutor Lloyd considered allegations that, between 2007 and 2011, Sheriff Roesler withdrew money ranging from $40 to $500 from the golf outing's bank account, and used that money for personal expenses unrelated to the charity."
The statement goes on to say that Roesler made statements that the withdrawals were considered bank errors and "customer confusion."
"The investigation showed that the charitable account was set up as a subaccount to his personal bank account, earmarked for the golf outing. Sheriff Roesler contends that the withdrawals in question resulted from bank errors, or customer confusion between the various subaccounts. After the investigation began, Sheriff Roesler returned all funds that were improperly withdrawn and has removed himself from control over and access to the charitable account," the statement said.
"Since the complaint spans several years, only three of the withdrawals in question, totaling under $400 would not be barred by the statute of limitations. Additionally, because of the passage of time, certain documents, including withdrawal signature slips, have been lost. Consequently, based upon the information available, the evidence did not allow the People to disprove bank error or other mistake. Therefore, because the prosecution has the burden of proof, no criminal charges are warranted.
"While money donated to the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office Memorial Charity Golf Outing may have been diverted to non-charitable use, it appears that those funds have been returned. This charity remains a viable means to support worthy causes in the Muskegon community.""
The statement goes on to say that Roesler made statements that the withdrawals were considered bank errors and "customer confusion."
"The investigation showed that the charitable account was set up as a subaccount to his personal bank account, earmarked for the golf outing. Sheriff Roesler contends that the withdrawals in question resulted from bank errors, or customer confusion between the various subaccounts. After the investigation began, Sheriff Roesler returned all funds that were improperly withdrawn and has removed himself from control over and access to the charitable account," the statement said.
"Since the complaint spans several years, only three of the withdrawals in question, totaling under $400 would not be barred by the statute of limitations. Additionally, because of the passage of time, certain documents, including withdrawal signature slips, have been lost. Consequently, based upon the information available, the evidence did not allow the People to disprove bank error or other mistake. Therefore, because the prosecution has the burden of proof, no criminal charges are warranted.
"While money donated to the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office Memorial Charity Golf Outing may have been diverted to non-charitable use, it appears that those funds have been returned. This charity remains a viable means to support worthy causes in the Muskegon community.""
See How Liberals Just Used The Race Card To Try And Silence Ted Nugent
See How Liberals Just Used The Race Card To Try And Silence Ted Nugent:
"Without providing a single example to back up its claim, the Coeur d’Alene Native American tribe announced the Aug. 4 concert has been cancelled.
As for an explanation to fans looking forward to the event, casino owners only suggested that he has “racist attitudes and views.”
"Without providing a single example to back up its claim, the Coeur d’Alene Native American tribe announced the Aug. 4 concert has been cancelled.As for an explanation to fans looking forward to the event, casino owners only suggested that he has “racist attitudes and views.”
Tomorrow!!!-----Community Paddle: Second event to launch Saturday, July 26 from North Muskegon sports park
Community Paddle: Second event to launch Saturday, July 26 from North Muskegon sports park | MLive.com:
NORTH MUSKEGON, MI – The second of three Lake Effect Boating Community Paddles is slated for Saturday, July 26, launching from the city of North Muskegon's Waterfront Sports Park.
The 10 a.m. informal, grassroots paddling "meet up" will take participants on an easy paddle along the northeast shore of Muskegon Lake.
...Zuidema will lead the Community Paddle Saturday, taking participants along the northern lake shoreline, east toward the Muskegon River mouth and the B.C. Cobb Generating Plant.
North Muskegon's Waterfront Sports Park is located on Lake Avenue. Taking Ruddiman Avenue from the "Four Corners," turn on First Street south to Lake Avenue and the park. Coming on Ruddiman Avenue from the Bear Lake Channel, take Second Street south to Lake Avenue and the park.
The Community Paddle is open to anyone with a kayak, canoe, standup paddle board or other paddle craft. Those not having a kayak to paddle can still participate as again Guy DeBor of Guys Ultimate Kayak Service will have kayaks and "river cat" inflatable paddle boats available free-of-charge for the roughly two-hour event. The free rentals are first-come, first-serve while craft are available.
Video: Woman in Labor ‘Not Allowed’ to Cross Street to Hospital Over Obama’s Impending Motorcade | Video | TheBlaze.com
Video: Woman in Labor ‘Not Allowed’ to Cross Street to Hospital Over Obama’s Impending Motorcade | Video | TheBlaze.com:
"Witnesses say a pregnant woman in labor was prevented by authorities from crossing a Los Angeles street to a hospital Wednesday because the road had been closed for President Barack Obama’s impending motorcade."
"Witnesses say a pregnant woman in labor was prevented by authorities from crossing a Los Angeles street to a hospital Wednesday because the road had been closed for President Barack Obama’s impending motorcade."How a solar storm two years ago nearly caused a catastrophe on Earth
"On July 23, 2012, the sun unleashed two massive clouds of plasma that barely missed a catastrophic encounter with the Earth’s atmosphere.
These plasma clouds, known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), comprised a solar storm thought to be the most powerful in at least 150 years.
“If it had hit, we would still be picking up the pieces,” physicist Daniel Baker of the University of Colorado tells NASA."
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