The Calgary Sun - Wrong approach: "We have more homeless folks than the Greater Vancouver Area. The GVA is home to more than two million people (485,000 of whom are wearing Birkenstocks and reeking of patchouli oil this very minute) and it has roughly 2,600 homeless folks.
Calgary, with a population half that, had 3,500 homeless in 2006 and Ald. John Mar told the Sun he expects the count is now in the 4,500 range."
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Danica Patrick makes IndyCar history
Danica Patrick makes IndyCar history
"Danica Patrick became the first female winner in IndyCar history Sunday,"
"Danica Patrick became the first female winner in IndyCar history Sunday,"
Violent Weekend Continues: 32 Shot, 6 Dead
Violent Weekend Continues: 32 Shot, 6 Dead: "A violent and deadly weekend continues in Chicago. At least 12 people have been shot, two of them killed, since Saturday morning. This comes after at least 20 people were shot, four of them killed, from Friday night through early Saturday."
Well now.
The violence increases every week.
There is no possibility of political reconciliation between the single party city government and the gangs and political opposition.
Isn't it time we seriously considered pulling out of Chicago?
Well now.
The violence increases every week.
There is no possibility of political reconciliation between the single party city government and the gangs and political opposition.
Isn't it time we seriously considered pulling out of Chicago?
District to discuss cuts to child care program
District to discuss cuts to child care program
"A Mona Shores child care program that has operated over budget for the fourth straight year, and cutting costs will be topics of discussion during the Mona Shores Board of Education's meeting Monday.
School officials said budget changes must be made to the Mona Shores Community Childcare program, because the current method of doing business isn't working.
Last year, it ended with a $43,193 deficit, and so far this year, that number is at $35,682, according to the district. Revenues as of January were $335,043 and expenditures were $370,725."
Why the heck does Mona Shores even have a day care program?
And one that spends $370,000/year?
Where is the money going?
How many programs of this idiocy do we have county wide?
"A Mona Shores child care program that has operated over budget for the fourth straight year, and cutting costs will be topics of discussion during the Mona Shores Board of Education's meeting Monday.
School officials said budget changes must be made to the Mona Shores Community Childcare program, because the current method of doing business isn't working.
Last year, it ended with a $43,193 deficit, and so far this year, that number is at $35,682, according to the district. Revenues as of January were $335,043 and expenditures were $370,725."
Why the heck does Mona Shores even have a day care program?
And one that spends $370,000/year?
Where is the money going?
How many programs of this idiocy do we have county wide?
Do we believe our own ears and eyes?
http://www.bercasio.com/movies/dems-wmd-before-iraq.wmv
Or do we believe those politicians who tell us they never said what we heard with our ears and saw with our eyes?
Or do we believe those politicians who tell us they never said what we heard with our ears and saw with our eyes?
Desperate home sellers turning to St. Joseph
Desperate home sellers turning to St. Joseph
"Hicks was chuckling to hear that the measure she recently took to help sell her house -- burying a statue of St. Joseph upside down in the front yard -- is a growing trend as sellers try to offset hopelessness invading housing markets across the nation."
If I read this article correctly, owners of homes that are so overpriced that there are no buyers are expecting St. Joseph-in-the-yard to bring in buyers.
Buyers who will pay more than market price for the topsy-turvey-StJo home?
Would it be safe to assume that the overpayers aren't catholic?
GordoM-lookin'-for-a-saint-to-zip-his-401k-performance.
"Hicks was chuckling to hear that the measure she recently took to help sell her house -- burying a statue of St. Joseph upside down in the front yard -- is a growing trend as sellers try to offset hopelessness invading housing markets across the nation."
If I read this article correctly, owners of homes that are so overpriced that there are no buyers are expecting St. Joseph-in-the-yard to bring in buyers.
Buyers who will pay more than market price for the topsy-turvey-StJo home?
Would it be safe to assume that the overpayers aren't catholic?
GordoM-lookin'-for-a-saint-to-zip-his-401k-performance.
Environmental program weds classroom, service work
Environmental program weds classroom, service work
"Protecting the environment and giving young people a sense of their own importance while enhancing their learning are the goals of a $200,000 grant project that will benefit schools in four counties."
Hasn't anyone read the dismal MEAP scores?
Reedin', ritin' and adin' don't matter as much as "giving young people a sense of their own importance".
"Protecting the environment and giving young people a sense of their own importance while enhancing their learning are the goals of a $200,000 grant project that will benefit schools in four counties."
Hasn't anyone read the dismal MEAP scores?
Reedin', ritin' and adin' don't matter as much as "giving young people a sense of their own importance".
Muskegon suicide
No more free parking downtown
"The Community Foundation for Muskegon County's 775-space parking lot along Morris Avenue will become a paid lot beginning Monday morning. The automated lot will be operated by the foundation's Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts.
Downtown patrons can either pay $5 per entry for one-time use or $150 a year for unlimited entries except for special events."
In a town that has no buildings, just empty space.
Amazing their efforts to kill our, once fine, city
"The Community Foundation for Muskegon County's 775-space parking lot along Morris Avenue will become a paid lot beginning Monday morning. The automated lot will be operated by the foundation's Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts.
Downtown patrons can either pay $5 per entry for one-time use or $150 a year for unlimited entries except for special events."
In a town that has no buildings, just empty space.
Amazing their efforts to kill our, once fine, city
Libel Tourism: The Soft Jihad [video]
Libel Tourism: The Soft Jihad [video]
"If you think the only weapons of jihadis are guns and bombs, you're wrong. They're already using lawsuits to push Sharia law and silence free speech."
"If you think the only weapons of jihadis are guns and bombs, you're wrong. They're already using lawsuits to push Sharia law and silence free speech."
Saturday, April 19, 2008
BBC NEWS | UK | Britons fear race violence - poll
BBC NEWS UK Britons fear race violence - poll: "Almost two-thirds of people in Britain fear race relations are so poor tensions are likely to spill over into violence, a BBC poll has suggested.
Of the 1,000 people asked, 60% said the UK had too many immigrants and half wanted foreigners encouraged to leave."
Of the 1,000 people asked, 60% said the UK had too many immigrants and half wanted foreigners encouraged to leave."
Thousands in Hollywood protest remarks from CNN's Jack Cafferty - Los Angeles Times
Thousands in Hollywood protest remarks from CNN's Jack Cafferty - Los Angeles Times: "On the April 9 airing of 'The Situation Room,' Cafferty, in a discussion about China, said that goods from that country were 'junk,' and referred to the Chinese as 'a bunch of goons and thugs.'"
Imagine if Jack had said same about Mexicans!
Imagine if Jack had said same about Mexicans!
Gallup Daily: Clinton 46%, Obama 45%
Gallup Daily: Clinton 46%, Obama 45%: "Gallup Poll Daily tracking shows that Hillary Clinton now receives 46% of the support of Democrats nationally, compared to 45% for Barack Obama, marking the first time Obama has not led in Gallup's daily tracking since March 18-20."
Smirking murder trio get 59yrs
Smirking murder trio get 59yrs
"THREE yobs who laughed as they kicked a dad to death “like a pack of hyenas” were jailed for life yesterday.
Callous ... DelimaMark Elliott, 21, Curtis Delima, 19, and Gerry Cusden, 16, were high on vodka, alcopops and cannabis when they murdered brickie Mark Witherall, 47."
59 years TOTAL for the three is considered "LIFE" in that poor, sad shell of a country.
Plus the three murderers are eligible for parole.....
"THREE yobs who laughed as they kicked a dad to death “like a pack of hyenas” were jailed for life yesterday.
Callous ... DelimaMark Elliott, 21, Curtis Delima, 19, and Gerry Cusden, 16, were high on vodka, alcopops and cannabis when they murdered brickie Mark Witherall, 47."
59 years TOTAL for the three is considered "LIFE" in that poor, sad shell of a country.
Plus the three murderers are eligible for parole.....
Judge rejects request to stop Oregon, Washington from killing sea lions to protect salmon
Judge rejects request to stop Oregon, Washington from killing sea lions to protect salmon
"A federal judge on Wednesday refused to stop Oregon and Washington from trapping and killing California sea lions at Bonneville Dam this spring to keep them from gobbling endangered salmon."
"A federal judge on Wednesday refused to stop Oregon and Washington from trapping and killing California sea lions at Bonneville Dam this spring to keep them from gobbling endangered salmon."
Is it time to look at university waste?
What's Happening To Your Money
"Student Debt Is Piling Up
• Tuition costs have climbed 60% since 2000, and the average graduating senior now owes more than $20,000, according to the National Center for Education Statistics—twice as much as graduates owed a decade ago.
• Nearly a quarter of recent grads owe in excess of $25,000.
• While student debt rose 8% from 2005 to 2006, starting salaries rose only 4%."
"Student Debt Is Piling Up
• Tuition costs have climbed 60% since 2000, and the average graduating senior now owes more than $20,000, according to the National Center for Education Statistics—twice as much as graduates owed a decade ago.
• Nearly a quarter of recent grads owe in excess of $25,000.
• While student debt rose 8% from 2005 to 2006, starting salaries rose only 4%."
Intelligence Report | PARADE Magazine
Intelligence Report PARADE Magazine: "Last year, corporations shouldered just 14.4% of the total U.S. tax burden, compared with about 50% in 1940."
Why Not Blame Obama?
Why Not Blame Obama?: "But here's the deal: During the debate, Obama bungled his answers on tax policy, big time. Period. End of sentence."
Grand Rapids to be the set of mafia movie
Grand Rapids to be the set of mafia movie: "State Rep. Michael Sak (D-Grand Rapids).
The movie is expected to bring $5 - 10 million in revenue to the area, Sak says."
The movie is expected to bring $5 - 10 million in revenue to the area, Sak says."
Home for Hot Dogs
Home for Hot Dogs
"the loudest compelling caterwaul came from dozens and dozens of irate fans of Detroit's 'Coney Island' dog."
"the loudest compelling caterwaul came from dozens and dozens of irate fans of Detroit's 'Coney Island' dog."
Bus ride to aid drive for public transportation
Bus ride to aid drive for public transportation
"Muskegon's Disability Connection: A Center for Independent Living will sponsor a free bus trip Tuesday to Lansing as part of the 'Let's Get Moving Coalition' to advocate for better public transportation in Michigan."
"Muskegon's Disability Connection: A Center for Independent Living will sponsor a free bus trip Tuesday to Lansing as part of the 'Let's Get Moving Coalition' to advocate for better public transportation in Michigan."
Mark Steyn on God and Guns
Mark Steyn on God and Guns
"A while back, I was struck by the words of Oscar van den Boogaard, a Dutch gay humanist (which is pretty much the trifecta of Eurocool). Reflecting on the Continent’s accelerating Islamification, he concluded that the jig was up for the Europe he loved, but what could he do? “I am not a warrior, but who is?” he shrugged. “I have never learned to fight for my freedom. I was only good at enjoying it.”"
"A while back, I was struck by the words of Oscar van den Boogaard, a Dutch gay humanist (which is pretty much the trifecta of Eurocool). Reflecting on the Continent’s accelerating Islamification, he concluded that the jig was up for the Europe he loved, but what could he do? “I am not a warrior, but who is?” he shrugged. “I have never learned to fight for my freedom. I was only good at enjoying it.”"
CNN-Kinky News Network:
Kinky News Network:CNN's Quest a Very 'Knotty' Boy
"CNN personality Richard Quest was busted in Central Park early yesterday with some drugs in his pocket, a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot, law-enforcement sources said. Quest, 46, was arrested at around 3:40 a.m. after a cop spotted him and another man inside the park near 64th Street..."
"CNN personality Richard Quest was busted in Central Park early yesterday with some drugs in his pocket, a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot, law-enforcement sources said. Quest, 46, was arrested at around 3:40 a.m. after a cop spotted him and another man inside the park near 64th Street..."
Friday, April 18, 2008
Legislators With Too Much Time on Their Hands
The Volokh Conspiracy - -#1208542685:
The state Senate this week opened discussions on ... replica bull testicles dangling from the back bumpers of vehicles. One senator wants the owners of such swaying baubles to be subject to a $60 fine.......
"Your Nutz, a California company, boasts colors including sun-kissed sienna, dark forest green and even electric blue lighted sets that cast an eerie glow....
'Every time this happens,' [David Ham, founder and owner of Your Nutz] said, talking of moves to ban the product, 'it drives my sales through the roof. I can't thank this lawmaker enough. I'm considering contributing to these guys who are coming up with these bills.' ..."
The state Senate this week opened discussions on ... replica bull testicles dangling from the back bumpers of vehicles. One senator wants the owners of such swaying baubles to be subject to a $60 fine.......
"Your Nutz, a California company, boasts colors including sun-kissed sienna, dark forest green and even electric blue lighted sets that cast an eerie glow....
'Every time this happens,' [David Ham, founder and owner of Your Nutz] said, talking of moves to ban the product, 'it drives my sales through the roof. I can't thank this lawmaker enough. I'm considering contributing to these guys who are coming up with these bills.' ..."
Disgraced Detroit mayor defends Obama's pastor
Michigan News, Detroit, Lansing - MLive.com: "Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick defended Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. on Friday, saying Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's controversial former pastor should be judged by his life's work."
B Hussein must be so proud.....
B Hussein must be so proud.....
Measure would hike green power and your bills
Measure would hike green power and your bills
"Granholm, a Democrat, applauded the package"
"Granholm, a Democrat, applauded the package"
Poll: Who's right in 'Harry Potter' case? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Poll: Who's right in 'Harry Potter' case? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Vander Ark wiped away tears when he was asked to reflect on what the case has done to his relationship with the community of Harry Potter fans."
MATS to add more new buses - mlive.com
MATS to add more new buses - mlive.com: "The way officials at the Muskegon Area Transit System see it, four good buses deserve five more.
Last year, MATS purchased four new 35-foot, low-floor buses from the Gillig Corp. The new buses came with features that have been popular with the public, including air conditioning, automated announcement systems and security cameras.
On Thursday, Muskegon County commissioners, meeting as the transportation committee, gave MATS permission to order five similar buses from the same corporation, for a maximum of $1,810,000."
Last year, MATS purchased four new 35-foot, low-floor buses from the Gillig Corp. The new buses came with features that have been popular with the public, including air conditioning, automated announcement systems and security cameras.
On Thursday, Muskegon County commissioners, meeting as the transportation committee, gave MATS permission to order five similar buses from the same corporation, for a maximum of $1,810,000."
Shores eyes cuts to busing - mlive.com
Shores eyes cuts to busing - mlive.com: "More than $1 million in budget cuts are on the horizon for Mona Shores Public Schools.
The district's budget deficit for the 2008-09 school year is projected to be $1.7 million, and among the first areas the school board proposes to cut is busing"
The district's budget deficit for the 2008-09 school year is projected to be $1.7 million, and among the first areas the school board proposes to cut is busing"
MAISD wins $200,000 grant for environmental education program
MAISD wins $200,000 grant for environmental education program
"Protecting the environment and giving young people a sense of their own importance while enhancing their learning are the goals of a $200,000 grant project that will benefit schools in four counties."
"Protecting the environment and giving young people a sense of their own importance while enhancing their learning are the goals of a $200,000 grant project that will benefit schools in four counties."
Campaign trail gets bumpy for Chelsea Clinton
Campaign trail gets bumpy for Chelsea Clinton
"The softballs come gently, lobbed by voters who support her mother and are thrilled to see that the awkward duckling of the Clinton administration has become a glamorous swan."
"Glamorous swan"?
"The softballs come gently, lobbed by voters who support her mother and are thrilled to see that the awkward duckling of the Clinton administration has become a glamorous swan."
"Glamorous swan"?
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