S&P lowers Illinois credit rating over pensions - chicagotribune.com
Standard & Poor's downgraded the credit of the state of Illinois on Wednesday because of its weak funding levels for pensions, a move that could make it more expensive for the state to borrow money.
S&P lowered its rating on Illinois to A from A-plus and said its outlook is "negative."
Saturday, September 01, 2012
Wisconsin AFL-CIO leader busted in prostitution sting
Wisconsin AFL-CIO leader busted in prostitution sting - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
Bill Brockmiller sought to “express extreme sorrow” in admitting to being busted in a prostitution sting in western Wisconsin.
Brockmiller, president of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, said he’s been dealing with “extreme personal baggage,” according to the La Crosse Tribune.
Bill Brockmiller sought to “express extreme sorrow” in admitting to being busted in a prostitution sting in western Wisconsin.
Brockmiller, president of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, said he’s been dealing with “extreme personal baggage,” according to the La Crosse Tribune.
Arbitrator: Mullin's Detroit airport contract valid
Arbitrator: Mullin's Detroit airport contract valid | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
She began work Sept. 2 and was fired Oct. 31 for undisclosed reasons, two weeks after the FBI served subpoenas on Ficano's administration for Mullin's severance and deals she and other officials helped broker since 2007.
Her three-year airport contract called for her to receive the balance of her salary if she was let go without just cause.
She began work Sept. 2 and was fired Oct. 31 for undisclosed reasons, two weeks after the FBI served subpoenas on Ficano's administration for Mullin's severance and deals she and other officials helped broker since 2007.
Her three-year airport contract called for her to receive the balance of her salary if she was let go without just cause.
Michigan group to protest report urging circumcision
Michigan group to protest report urging circumcision | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
Royal Oak — Protesters outraged over a recent medical report blessing circumcision plan to demonstrate today outside Beaumont Hospital.
Royal Oak — Protesters outraged over a recent medical report blessing circumcision plan to demonstrate today outside Beaumont Hospital.
The Greatest Piece of Performance Art in American Political History
Blog: The Greatest Piece of Performance Art in American Political History
However, something uniquely American happened during the Republican convention -- a new, never seen before play was run.
An iconic and extremely successful artist created an original, entirely unique moments in our political history.
Clint Eastwood gave one of the greatest pieces of performance art ever seen.
Clint Eastwood knew exactly what he was doing -- as both an actor AND director he knows full well how to deliver a message that resonates.
As a simple, practical matter his speech will be discussed for a very very long time and that will bring positive focus back to a very successful GOP convention again and again.
However, something uniquely American happened during the Republican convention -- a new, never seen before play was run.
An iconic and extremely successful artist created an original, entirely unique moments in our political history.
Clint Eastwood gave one of the greatest pieces of performance art ever seen.
Clint Eastwood knew exactly what he was doing -- as both an actor AND director he knows full well how to deliver a message that resonates.
As a simple, practical matter his speech will be discussed for a very very long time and that will bring positive focus back to a very successful GOP convention again and again.
DOJ Targeted Public Library for Lending E-Books 'Inaccessible' to the Blind
DOJ Targeted Public Library for Lending E-Books 'Inaccessible' to the Blind | cnsnews.com
DOJ and the National Federation of the Blind objected to the program on grounds that blind people could not use the NOOK e-readers for technological reasons.
DOJ and the National Federation of the Blind objected to the program on grounds that blind people could not use the NOOK e-readers for technological reasons.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Stanford Cooling Glove More Dope than Steroids (video)
Stanford Cooling Glove More Dope than Steroids (video)
“Then in the next six weeks he went from doing 180 pull-ups total to over 620,” said Heller.
“That was a rate of physical performance improvement that was just unprecedented.”
“Then in the next six weeks he went from doing 180 pull-ups total to over 620,” said Heller.
“That was a rate of physical performance improvement that was just unprecedented.”
NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE
Instapundit » Blog Archive » NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE
Caesareans and pain relief for mothers giving birth ‘should be cut to save the NHS money.’
“Family doctors are being told to try to talk women out of having Caesareans and very strong painkillers during birth to save the NHS money.
New guidelines drawn up for GPs urge them to encourage women to have natural labours with as little medical help as possible.
They also remind doctors to tell women to consider having their babies outside hospital in midwife-run units or in their own homes.”
I don’t remember this from the dancing NHS tribute at the Olympics.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 2:39 am
Caesareans and pain relief for mothers giving birth ‘should be cut to save the NHS money.’
“Family doctors are being told to try to talk women out of having Caesareans and very strong painkillers during birth to save the NHS money.
New guidelines drawn up for GPs urge them to encourage women to have natural labours with as little medical help as possible.
They also remind doctors to tell women to consider having their babies outside hospital in midwife-run units or in their own homes.”
I don’t remember this from the dancing NHS tribute at the Olympics.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 2:39 am
Thursday, August 30, 2012
When It Comes to ‘Brazen Lies,’ Nobody Excels Joan Walsh
When It Comes to ‘Brazen Lies,’ Nobody Excels Joan Walsh : The Other McCain
UPDATE: Remember when CNN’s Soledad O’Brien was caught reciting liberal blog Talking Points Memo on air?
This is even worse: People who are claim to be professional journalists accused Paul Ryan of lying, based on talking points issued directly from the Democratic National Committee and the Obama campaign, which the journalists themselves didn’t bother to verify, and which are provably false.
UPDATE: Remember when CNN’s Soledad O’Brien was caught reciting liberal blog Talking Points Memo on air?
This is even worse: People who are claim to be professional journalists accused Paul Ryan of lying, based on talking points issued directly from the Democratic National Committee and the Obama campaign, which the journalists themselves didn’t bother to verify, and which are provably false.
FACT CHECK: Obama promised and failed to keep Janesville GM plant open
FACT CHECK: Obama promised and failed to keep Janesville GM plant open | WashingtonExaminer.com
The Washington Post, and a host of other liberal media outlets, are calling this passage “misleading” because the Janesville plant “closed before the president was inaugurated.”
The Post is dead wrong.
Here are the facts:
The Washington Post, and a host of other liberal media outlets, are calling this passage “misleading” because the Janesville plant “closed before the president was inaugurated.”
The Post is dead wrong.
Here are the facts:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
HighPoint Flats: Muskegon officials can't wait until downtown apartments are available
HighPoint Flats: Muskegon officials can't wait until downtown apartments are available | MLive.com
With expected approval of a state financial loan and grant package from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. in September, a development agreement with the city calls for construction to begin in the next three months. The HighPoint Flats apartments would take 18 months to construct, developer Jon Rooks has said......The city is assisting HighPoint Flats with a “brownfield” redevelopment incentive, allowing future increases in property taxes on the property to be used to help pay off Parkland’s state loans up to $750,000.
“The sooner we can get those apartments available the better,” said Cindy Larsen, president of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce......
“There is a huge market for young professionals looking for upscale residential, but they are not ready to buy a house yet.
They are looking for urban apartments like these.”
And just who will be paying off those "loans", grant packages and "brownfield incentives"?
With expected approval of a state financial loan and grant package from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. in September, a development agreement with the city calls for construction to begin in the next three months. The HighPoint Flats apartments would take 18 months to construct, developer Jon Rooks has said......The city is assisting HighPoint Flats with a “brownfield” redevelopment incentive, allowing future increases in property taxes on the property to be used to help pay off Parkland’s state loans up to $750,000.
“The sooner we can get those apartments available the better,” said Cindy Larsen, president of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce......
“There is a huge market for young professionals looking for upscale residential, but they are not ready to buy a house yet.
They are looking for urban apartments like these.”
And just who will be paying off those "loans", grant packages and "brownfield incentives"?
Burlington, Vermont, restaurants automatically adds tip onto foreigners' bills
Burlington, Vermont, restaurants automatically adds tip onto foreigners' bills | Mail Online
Restaurant owners say it's their solution to an influx of French-speaking Canadians from Quebec who are extraordinarily bad tippers -- sometimes leaving just $1 or a few cents tip on $50 or $100 tabs.
Restaurant owners say it's their solution to an influx of French-speaking Canadians from Quebec who are extraordinarily bad tippers -- sometimes leaving just $1 or a few cents tip on $50 or $100 tabs.
"2016: Obama's America" expanding into 1,800 theaters
"2016: Obama's America" expanding into 1,800 theaters - Yahoo! News Canada
That's up from the 1,091 theaters it played in over the weekend, when it took in $6.2 million between Friday and Sunday for a per-screen average of $5,940 - the best of any film in wide release.
It added another $1.2 million at the box office Monday.
That's up from the 1,091 theaters it played in over the weekend, when it took in $6.2 million between Friday and Sunday for a per-screen average of $5,940 - the best of any film in wide release.
It added another $1.2 million at the box office Monday.
Wayne Co. jail costs run $65M over budget
Wayne Co. jail costs run $65M over budget | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
Wayne County officials say a controversial new jail, which has been awash with complaints about favoritism for a year, could cost another $65 million.
Aides to Executive Robert Ficano made the rounds to commissioners in the past week breaking the news: The $300 million jail now could cost about $365 million and grow to 2,300 beds from 2,200.
Wayne County officials say a controversial new jail, which has been awash with complaints about favoritism for a year, could cost another $65 million.
Aides to Executive Robert Ficano made the rounds to commissioners in the past week breaking the news: The $300 million jail now could cost about $365 million and grow to 2,300 beds from 2,200.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
TONIGHT! Tea party forum on Islam - Holland, MI
TO DO NEXT WEEK: Tea party forum on Islam - Holland, MI - The Holland Sentinel: 2. This presentation may be seen as controversial, according to Ottawa County Patriots President Jim Chiodo. “Two Islam programs were held last year at Hope College, with a politically correct view of Islam,” he said. “This same presentation, countering
HighPoint Flats project to become a downtown Muskegon apartment development with city, state assistance
HighPoint Flats project to become a downtown Muskegon apartment development with city, state assistance | MLive.com
HighPoint Flats remains in a state low-tax Renaissance Zone, which for the Parkland property has been extended until 2023 with special legislation adopted earlier this year.
Residents in the apartments will not pay state or city income taxes until 2023 and the developer will not pay property taxes until the same date.
HighPoint Flats remains in a state low-tax Renaissance Zone, which for the Parkland property has been extended until 2023 with special legislation adopted earlier this year.
Residents in the apartments will not pay state or city income taxes until 2023 and the developer will not pay property taxes until the same date.
Calcium Scan Best Heart Risk Diagnosis Tool: Study
Calcium Scan Best Heart Risk Diagnosis Tool: Study
A new study of six methods of determining a patient's risk for heart disease has shown a CT scan of calcium build-up in the arteries around the heart might be the most accurate test.
A new study of six methods of determining a patient's risk for heart disease has shown a CT scan of calcium build-up in the arteries around the heart might be the most accurate test.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Muskegon County planning session for jail, juvenile facilities begins Tuesday
Muskegon County planning session for jail, juvenile facilities begins Tuesday | MLive.com
The design, location and potential cost of replacement facilities for the Muskegon County Jail and Juvenile Transition Center will be the focus of a four-day planning event beginning Tuesday.
http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/agendas/mcj_jtc_charrette_12_08_28.pdf
The design, location and potential cost of replacement facilities for the Muskegon County Jail and Juvenile Transition Center will be the focus of a four-day planning event beginning Tuesday.
http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/agendas/mcj_jtc_charrette_12_08_28.pdf
Tyson Plant Drops Labor Day for Muslim Holiday
Tyson Plant Drops Labor Day for Muslim Holiday | Fox News
Workers at a Tyson Foods poultry processing plant in Tennessee have opted to trade a paid Labor Day holiday for the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
Workers at a Tyson Foods poultry processing plant in Tennessee have opted to trade a paid Labor Day holiday for the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
Muskegon County Jail and Juvenile Transition Center Project Conceptual Planning and Design Charrette
Muskegon County, Michigan
Muskegon County Jail and Juvenile Transition Center Project Conceptual Planning and Design Charrette
When: Tuesday, August 28th - Friday, August 31st
Location: MAREC - 200 Viridian Drive
Agenda available by clicking here (pdf).
Muskegon County Jail and Juvenile Transition Center Project Conceptual Planning and Design Charrette
When: Tuesday, August 28th - Friday, August 31st
Location: MAREC - 200 Viridian Drive
Agenda available by clicking here (pdf).
Port/Rail/Transportation Committee
Muskegon County, Michigan
Port/Rail/Transportation Committee
When: Monday, August 27th - 3:00 PM
Location: Admin Conference Room - 4th Floor, Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace, Muskegon, MI 49442
Port/Rail/Transportation Committee
When: Monday, August 27th - 3:00 PM
Location: Admin Conference Room - 4th Floor, Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace, Muskegon, MI 49442
Detroit Housing: Photographs of crumbling houses that litter Detroit's dilapidated neighbourhoods
Detroit Housing: Photographs of crumbling houses that litter Detroit's dilapidated neighbourhoods | Mail Online
An amazing collection of photographs has captured the utter devastation of Detroit -- the once bustling American city that now sits largely derelict.
Perplexed at the state of his hometown, photographer Kevin Bauman began taking pictures of the scores of abandoned homes littering the city in the mid 1990's.
An amazing collection of photographs has captured the utter devastation of Detroit -- the once bustling American city that now sits largely derelict.
Perplexed at the state of his hometown, photographer Kevin Bauman began taking pictures of the scores of abandoned homes littering the city in the mid 1990's.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Jennifer Granholm: God Shut Down Republican Convention
Jennifer Granholm: God Shut Down Republican Convention
This is a real howler coming from a woman replaced by a Republican after her failed policies rained as much misery on the State of Michigan as any hurricane.
But let's talk about the real issue, and that's the media.
If some obscure, no-name Republican City Councilman in some unincorporated small Southern town tweeted these exact words out after President Obama's convention was delayed by a hurricane, right now it would be the lead on Politico, Andrea Mitchell's wig hair would be on fire, Michael Steele and Joe Scarborough would've called a joint press conference to condemn the remarks, and the entire media-collective would be tut-tutting Romney's unwillingness to distance himself from
The RacistHateTheocraticExtemismThatWillSurelyGiveSwingVotersPauseBecauseRomneysTaxReturns.
But Hurricane Granholm --a former freakin' governor and current broadcaster who just today appeared on ABC's "This Week" -- will get a full pass for declaring God is on the side of The State because Obama's media punks know that Democrats like Granholm and Obama never mean what they say about God…
…Because they don’t believe in God.
"Oh, wait," the corrupt media will tell you, "It was just a joke. Lighten up."
You first, Bedwetters For Obama.
This is a real howler coming from a woman replaced by a Republican after her failed policies rained as much misery on the State of Michigan as any hurricane.
But let's talk about the real issue, and that's the media.
If some obscure, no-name Republican City Councilman in some unincorporated small Southern town tweeted these exact words out after President Obama's convention was delayed by a hurricane, right now it would be the lead on Politico, Andrea Mitchell's wig hair would be on fire, Michael Steele and Joe Scarborough would've called a joint press conference to condemn the remarks, and the entire media-collective would be tut-tutting Romney's unwillingness to distance himself from
The RacistHateTheocraticExtemismThatWillSurelyGiveSwingVotersPauseBecauseRomneysTaxReturns.
But Hurricane Granholm --a former freakin' governor and current broadcaster who just today appeared on ABC's "This Week" -- will get a full pass for declaring God is on the side of The State because Obama's media punks know that Democrats like Granholm and Obama never mean what they say about God…
…Because they don’t believe in God.
"Oh, wait," the corrupt media will tell you, "It was just a joke. Lighten up."
You first, Bedwetters For Obama.
Gritty N.J. city of Camden to scrap police department amid budget woes
Gritty N.J. city of Camden to scrap police department amid budget woes | Fox News
Crime-ridden Camden, New Jersey - often referred to as the most dangerous city in the United States—is getting rid of its police department.
Crime-ridden Camden, New Jersey - often referred to as the most dangerous city in the United States—is getting rid of its police department.
21 Club New York: Diners spend $16k on two bottles of wine
21 Club New York: Diners spend $16k on two bottles of wine | Mail Online
The men's check closed at $18,736.18, with a $400 gratuity and two complimentary cookies thrown in on the side.
The men's check closed at $18,736.18, with a $400 gratuity and two complimentary cookies thrown in on the side.
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