Horses take to Muskegon's Pere Marquette Beach for first-ever beach polo match | MLive.com
Teams of polo players on horseback took part in Michigan's first-ever beach polo match to raise money for Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids.
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Musk school board passes sex ed program
Musk school board passes sex ed program | WOOD TV8
But school officials said that the plan was proactive and necessary, citing a 2009 survey done in Muskegon (pdf) that showed 8.4% of students said they had engaged in sexual intercourse before the age of 13.
They also noted the county's pregnancy rate, which is higher than the state's.
But school officials said that the plan was proactive and necessary, citing a 2009 survey done in Muskegon (pdf) that showed 8.4% of students said they had engaged in sexual intercourse before the age of 13.
They also noted the county's pregnancy rate, which is higher than the state's.
No Charges In 7-Eleven Melee Caught On Video
No Charges In 7-Eleven Melee Caught On Video | Baltimore News | WBAL Radio 1090 AM
It was caught on video, but Baltimore City State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein has decided not to file charges against any of the 40 teenagers who were seen on video robbing a 7-Eleven and assaulting the store owner.
The incident took place on the afternoon of May 23 at the 7-Eleven on Light Street, when the store was was offering a "Free Slurpee" promotion.
The teens were spotted on surveillance cameras in the store.
Police say the teens were all wearing school uniforms, and were spotted ransacking the store shelves.
The store owner reported the teens took an envelope containing $6,600 in cash.
It was caught on video, but Baltimore City State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein has decided not to file charges against any of the 40 teenagers who were seen on video robbing a 7-Eleven and assaulting the store owner.
The incident took place on the afternoon of May 23 at the 7-Eleven on Light Street, when the store was was offering a "Free Slurpee" promotion.
The teens were spotted on surveillance cameras in the store.
Police say the teens were all wearing school uniforms, and were spotted ransacking the store shelves.
The store owner reported the teens took an envelope containing $6,600 in cash.
You’re Not Special
You’re Not Special - BostonHerald.com
afternoon, the venue. Normally, I avoid cliches like the plague, wouldn’t touch them with a ten-foot pole, but here we are on a literal level playing field. That matters. That says something. And your ceremonial costume... shapeless, uniform, one-size-fits-all. Whether male or female, tall or short, scholar or slacker, spray-tanned prom queen or intergalactic X-Box assassin, each of you is dressed, you’ll notice, exactly the same. And your diploma... but for your name, exactly the same.
All of this is as it should be, because none of you is special.
You are not special. You are not exceptional.
Contrary to what your u9 soccer trophy suggests, your glowing seventh grade report card, despite every assurance of a certain corpulent purple dinosaur, that nice Mister Rogers and your batty Aunt Sylvia, no matter how often your maternal caped crusader has swooped in to save you... you’re nothing special.
Yes, you’ve been pampered, cosseted, doted upon, helmeted, bubble-wrapped. Yes, capable adults with other things to do have held you, kissed you, fed you, wiped your mouth, wiped your bottom, trained you, taught you, tutored you, coached you, listened to you, counseled you, encouraged you, consoled you and encouraged you again. You’ve been nudged, cajoled, wheedled and implored. You’ve been feted and fawned over and called sweetie pie. Yes, you have. And, certainly, we’ve been to your games, your plays, your recitals, your science fairs. Absolutely, smiles ignite when you walk into a room, and hundreds gasp with delight at your every tweet. Why, maybe you’ve even had your picture in the Townsman! And now you’ve conquered high school... and, indisputably, here we all have gathered for you, the pride and joy of this fine community, the first to emerge from that magnificent new building...
But do not get the idea you’re anything special. Because you’re not.
afternoon, the venue. Normally, I avoid cliches like the plague, wouldn’t touch them with a ten-foot pole, but here we are on a literal level playing field. That matters. That says something. And your ceremonial costume... shapeless, uniform, one-size-fits-all. Whether male or female, tall or short, scholar or slacker, spray-tanned prom queen or intergalactic X-Box assassin, each of you is dressed, you’ll notice, exactly the same. And your diploma... but for your name, exactly the same.
All of this is as it should be, because none of you is special.
You are not special. You are not exceptional.
Contrary to what your u9 soccer trophy suggests, your glowing seventh grade report card, despite every assurance of a certain corpulent purple dinosaur, that nice Mister Rogers and your batty Aunt Sylvia, no matter how often your maternal caped crusader has swooped in to save you... you’re nothing special.
Yes, you’ve been pampered, cosseted, doted upon, helmeted, bubble-wrapped. Yes, capable adults with other things to do have held you, kissed you, fed you, wiped your mouth, wiped your bottom, trained you, taught you, tutored you, coached you, listened to you, counseled you, encouraged you, consoled you and encouraged you again. You’ve been nudged, cajoled, wheedled and implored. You’ve been feted and fawned over and called sweetie pie. Yes, you have. And, certainly, we’ve been to your games, your plays, your recitals, your science fairs. Absolutely, smiles ignite when you walk into a room, and hundreds gasp with delight at your every tweet. Why, maybe you’ve even had your picture in the Townsman! And now you’ve conquered high school... and, indisputably, here we all have gathered for you, the pride and joy of this fine community, the first to emerge from that magnificent new building...
But do not get the idea you’re anything special. Because you’re not.
Detroit boaters left high, dry as Erma Henderson Marina remains closed for foreseeable future
Detroit boaters left high, dry as Erma Henderson Marina remains closed for foreseeable future MLive.com
Council sided with local boaters who have been complaining for months about the process, arguing that the mayor's office hand-selected Hume despite a worthy proposal from a black-owned business group with close ties to the marina, believed to be one the first racially-integrated docks in the nation.
Council sided with local boaters who have been complaining for months about the process, arguing that the mayor's office hand-selected Hume despite a worthy proposal from a black-owned business group with close ties to the marina, believed to be one the first racially-integrated docks in the nation.
Gov. Snyder 'will stay focused' on his job in light of second failed recall attempt
Gov. Snyder 'will stay focused' on his job in light of second failed recall attempt | MLive.com
Michigan Rising leaders are ending their recall attempt today, saying they fell “well short” of their goal of collecting 200,000 petition signatures by June 1.
Michigan Rising leaders are ending their recall attempt today, saying they fell “well short” of their goal of collecting 200,000 petition signatures by June 1.
Transportation Secretary LaHood releases plan to combat distracted driving 'epidemic'
Transportation Secretary LaHood releases plan to combat distracted driving 'epidemic' | MLive.com
The "Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving" includes the government investing $2.4 million in pilot projects in California and Delaware to crack down on those who text or use their cell phones while driving and challenges the auto industry to adopt new and future guidelines for technology to reduce the potential for distraction on devices built or brought into vehicles.
"Distracted driving is an epidemic.
While we've made progress in the past three years by raising awareness about this risky behavior, the simple fact is people are continuing to be killed and injured – and we can put an end to it," LaHood said in a release.
The "Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving" includes the government investing $2.4 million in pilot projects in California and Delaware to crack down on those who text or use their cell phones while driving and challenges the auto industry to adopt new and future guidelines for technology to reduce the potential for distraction on devices built or brought into vehicles.
"Distracted driving is an epidemic.
While we've made progress in the past three years by raising awareness about this risky behavior, the simple fact is people are continuing to be killed and injured – and we can put an end to it," LaHood said in a release.
Michigan House Republicans expand upon income tax relief plan
Michigan House Republicans expand upon income tax relief plan | MLive.com
A new measure detailed Thursday would provide longer-term income tax relief by dropping the income tax rate to 3.9 percent by 2018.
The legislation would come in addition to a short-term plan already approved by the House and now pending in the Senate, which would speed up an already planned income tax rate reduction from 4.35 percent to 4.25 percent late this year.
A new measure detailed Thursday would provide longer-term income tax relief by dropping the income tax rate to 3.9 percent by 2018.
The legislation would come in addition to a short-term plan already approved by the House and now pending in the Senate, which would speed up an already planned income tax rate reduction from 4.35 percent to 4.25 percent late this year.
Detroit councilman: Marijuana decriminalization a 'bad idea' that could hurt job seekers
Detroit councilman: Marijuana decriminalization a 'bad idea' that could hurt job seekers | MLive.com
"I think it's a bad idea," Cockrel said of an expected ballot proposal that would amend city code by allowing anyone over 21 years of age to possess less than an ounce of marijuana on private property.
"I think it's a bad idea," Cockrel said of an expected ballot proposal that would amend city code by allowing anyone over 21 years of age to possess less than an ounce of marijuana on private property.
UR ending free tuition to employees' children
UR ending free tuition to employees' children | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com
For the coming school year, tuition at UR will be $42,890, which is a 4.5 percent increase over the past school year.
For the coming school year, tuition at UR will be $42,890, which is a 4.5 percent increase over the past school year.
CBO: We’ll Be Maxed Out in Nine Years
PJ Media » CBO: We’ll Be Maxed Out in Nine Years
Shorter-term, the CBO report’s “Extended Alternative Fiscal Scenario” projects that the federal government will hit what many economists consider the danger-zone level of debt — namely the point at which debt held by the public (excluding intergovernmental holdings) reaches 90% of GDP — sometime during fiscal 2021, the same year as its 2011 projection.
That 90% threshold is what I characterized in a column last year as when the country will become “Maxed Out America,” reaching the point where the federal government will likely either have a hard time issuing additional debt, or will have to start paying higher than risk-free rates to do so, starting a vicious cycle which will be hard to stop once started.
Shorter-term, the CBO report’s “Extended Alternative Fiscal Scenario” projects that the federal government will hit what many economists consider the danger-zone level of debt — namely the point at which debt held by the public (excluding intergovernmental holdings) reaches 90% of GDP — sometime during fiscal 2021, the same year as its 2011 projection.
That 90% threshold is what I characterized in a column last year as when the country will become “Maxed Out America,” reaching the point where the federal government will likely either have a hard time issuing additional debt, or will have to start paying higher than risk-free rates to do so, starting a vicious cycle which will be hard to stop once started.
Love Muskegon flags, chalk art festival win $500 grants, coming to Muskegon
Love Muskegon flags, chalk art festival win $500 grants, coming to Muskegon | MLive.com
Love Muskegon Week wound up with a competition for two $500 grants from the Community Foundation for Muskegon County for any ideas that would make Muskegon a better and more interesting place.
Love Muskegon Week wound up with a competition for two $500 grants from the Community Foundation for Muskegon County for any ideas that would make Muskegon a better and more interesting place.
'A' score for 7 West Michigan hospitals
'A' score for 7 West Michigan hospitals | WOOD TV8
Seven West Michigan hospitals have been honored with a Hospital Safety Score of "A" by The Leapfrog Group -- an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
Seven West Michigan hospitals have been honored with a Hospital Safety Score of "A" by The Leapfrog Group -- an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
US Attorney General Eric Holder completely unaware that federal courthouses require visitors to show government-issued photo IDs
Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » US Attorney General Eric Holder completely unaware that federal courthouses require visitors to show government-issued photo IDs
“Some federal courts — are you aware that’s required in some federal courts in this land?” Lungren said.
“I don’t know,” Holder replied.
“Some federal courts — are you aware that’s required in some federal courts in this land?” Lungren said.
“I don’t know,” Holder replied.
Friday, June 08, 2012
What honor looks like: The flash mob at Gate 38 of Reagan National Airport
What honor looks like: The flash mob at Gate 38 of Reagan National Airport | MullerOver.com
The first soldier walked through the door.
Old, frail and needing help walking.
And every person I could see in the entire airport stood and applauded.
No – maybe cheered is more like it.
Click to read the rest and see this wonderful video of an amazing event!
Grab a hankie.
The first soldier walked through the door.
Old, frail and needing help walking.
And every person I could see in the entire airport stood and applauded.
No – maybe cheered is more like it.
Click to read the rest and see this wonderful video of an amazing event!
Grab a hankie.
You’re Not Special
You’re Not Special - BostonHerald.com
But do not get the idea you’re anything special.
Because you’re not.
But do not get the idea you’re anything special.
Because you’re not.
Schilling's co. files for bankruptcy; feds probing
My Way News - Schilling's co. files for bankruptcy; feds probing
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's troubled video gaming company, lured to Rhode Island with a $75 million state loan guarantee two years ago, filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, and federal authorities have begun an investigation into it.
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's troubled video gaming company, lured to Rhode Island with a $75 million state loan guarantee two years ago, filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, and federal authorities have begun an investigation into it.
Muskegon man charged with felony for allegedly sexually assaulting two dogs
Muskegon man charged with felony for allegedly sexually assaulting two dogs | MLive.com
However, Peterson is a fourth-time habitual offender, so he could potentially get life in prison if convicted.
However, Peterson is a fourth-time habitual offender, so he could potentially get life in prison if convicted.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
What the Media Choose Not to Know about Trayvon
Articles: What the Media Choose Not to Know about Trayvon
6:22
Trayvon, with his hoodie up, grabs two items from the shelves of 7-11.
One is the Skittles.
The other is Arizona Watermelon Fruit Juice Cocktail.
The media avoid the name of the real drink -- possibly because of the racial implications of the word "watermelon," but possibly to avoid probing the real reason for Trayon's trip.
Trayvon, in fact, had become a devotee of the druggy concoction known as "Lean," also known in southern hip-hop culture as "Sizzurp" and "Purple Drank."
Lean consists of three basic ingredients -- codeine, a soft drink, and candy.
If his Facebook postings are to be believed, Trayvon had been using Lean since at least June 2011.
6:22
Trayvon, with his hoodie up, grabs two items from the shelves of 7-11.
One is the Skittles.
The other is Arizona Watermelon Fruit Juice Cocktail.
The media avoid the name of the real drink -- possibly because of the racial implications of the word "watermelon," but possibly to avoid probing the real reason for Trayon's trip.
Trayvon, in fact, had become a devotee of the druggy concoction known as "Lean," also known in southern hip-hop culture as "Sizzurp" and "Purple Drank."
Lean consists of three basic ingredients -- codeine, a soft drink, and candy.
If his Facebook postings are to be believed, Trayvon had been using Lean since at least June 2011.
Media Cite False Spending Differential To Explain Walker Win
Media Cite False Spending Differential To Explain Walker Win
Not so fast.
As it turns out, labor unions spent an additional $21 million on the recall election.
When it came to state senate recall elections back in September 2011, Democrats outspent Republicans $23.4 million to $20.5 million.
Not so fast.
As it turns out, labor unions spent an additional $21 million on the recall election.
When it came to state senate recall elections back in September 2011, Democrats outspent Republicans $23.4 million to $20.5 million.
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
We Are the 119%
We Are the 119% - WSJ.com
Theoretically, Obama was on the side of the government employee unions that were behind the unsuccessful attempt to oust Gov. Scott Walker, who last year signed legislation abolishing most of their corrupt "collective bargaining" arrangements.
"Understand this," the future president declared in 2007:
"If American workers are being denied their right to organize and collectively bargain when I'm in the White House, I'll put on a comfortable pair of shoes myself, I'll walk on that picket line with you as president of the United States of America.
Because workers deserve to know that somebody is standing in their corner."
In practice, Obama tweeted "present": "It's Election Day in Wisconsin tomorrow, and I'm standing by Tom Barrett.
He'd make an outstanding governor."
But he was only theoretically present.
Not only was he standing, not walking; he was standing someplace far from Wisconsin.
In fact, for all we know he was sitting at the time.
We can't be sure he was even wearing shoes.
Theoretically, Obama was on the side of the government employee unions that were behind the unsuccessful attempt to oust Gov. Scott Walker, who last year signed legislation abolishing most of their corrupt "collective bargaining" arrangements.
"Understand this," the future president declared in 2007:
"If American workers are being denied their right to organize and collectively bargain when I'm in the White House, I'll put on a comfortable pair of shoes myself, I'll walk on that picket line with you as president of the United States of America.
Because workers deserve to know that somebody is standing in their corner."
In practice, Obama tweeted "present": "It's Election Day in Wisconsin tomorrow, and I'm standing by Tom Barrett.
He'd make an outstanding governor."
But he was only theoretically present.
Not only was he standing, not walking; he was standing someplace far from Wisconsin.
In fact, for all we know he was sitting at the time.
We can't be sure he was even wearing shoes.
D-Day Was Almost a German Holiday
D-Day Was Almost a German Holiday
June 4, 1940: 338,226 British and French troops are evacuated from Dunkirk beach just before the Nazis capture it. Hitler will soon finish off France and Western Europe.
Invasion of Great Britain appears imminent. Winston Churchill vows 'We shall fight on the beaches ... we shall never surrender!' but despite Churchill's brave words, much of Britain's military weaponry was left behind at Dunkirk.
And while Britain frantically tries to train a civilian Horne Guard, the trainees have to practice with canes. umbrellas, spears and pikes.
The British Home Guard has no guns because restrictive gun controls enacted in 1921 have disarmed the public.
The British gun laws were enacted because the government did not trust the people, and was afraid of a Bolshevik revolution.
But the disarmed British people now lack the means to protect their government.
June 4, 1940: 338,226 British and French troops are evacuated from Dunkirk beach just before the Nazis capture it. Hitler will soon finish off France and Western Europe.
Invasion of Great Britain appears imminent. Winston Churchill vows 'We shall fight on the beaches ... we shall never surrender!' but despite Churchill's brave words, much of Britain's military weaponry was left behind at Dunkirk.
And while Britain frantically tries to train a civilian Horne Guard, the trainees have to practice with canes. umbrellas, spears and pikes.
The British Home Guard has no guns because restrictive gun controls enacted in 1921 have disarmed the public.
The British gun laws were enacted because the government did not trust the people, and was afraid of a Bolshevik revolution.
But the disarmed British people now lack the means to protect their government.
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