Thursday, February 14, 2013
Michigan's obesity straining more than waistlines
Michigan's obesity straining more than waistlines | MLive.com
News and Analysis from The Center for Michigan
Now ranked fifth in the nation in obesity, state residents are on track to rack up 1.4 million new cases of type 2 diabetes, 2.9 million cases of coronary heart disease and 2.6 million cases of high blood pressure over the next 20 years, a national study found.
According to the nonprofit Trust for America's Health, 31 percent of Michigan adults were obese in 2011. It projects that will climb to nearly 60 percent by 2030. An estimated 30 percent of children ages 10 to 17 are now overweight or obese.
In 2008, Michigan spent an estimated $3.1 billion on obesity-related medical costs. If trends continue, state officials estimate that will quadruple to $12.5 billion by 2018.
News and Analysis from The Center for Michigan They warn that trajectory -- if not reversed -- will eventually overwhelm the health-care system's ability to pay.
“People won't get services. The (insurance) premiums will be so high that companies will just stop paying,” said James Haveman, director of the Michigan Department of Community Health.
That prognosis only underscores the stakes for Michigan's health-care network, given the fact it already leads the nation in the number of people dropped from employer-based health care in the past decade.
On Jan. 23, the state launched a publicity campaign to encourage overweight residents to lose 10 percent of their body weight.
“People can’t wait. They need to start making decisions today,” Haveman said.
Called MI Healthier Tomorrow, it is an outgrowth of a 2011 Lansing summit convened by Gov. Rick Snyder to develop strategies for reducing obesity. Among its key findings was the need to drive up public awareness of the serious health costs of obesity.
American Indian mascots targeted by Michigan Department of Civil Rights complaint
American Indian mascots targeted by Michigan Department of Civil Rights complaint | MLive.com
"A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education cites 35 school districts in Michigan – from the Athens Indians to the White Pigeon Chiefs.
The filing relates to K-12 schools but doesn’t involve community colleges or universities."
"A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education cites 35 school districts in Michigan – from the Athens Indians to the White Pigeon Chiefs.
The filing relates to K-12 schools but doesn’t involve community colleges or universities."
Activists to rally against Keystone XL pipeline, while Michigan Senate supports controversial project
Activists to rally against Keystone XL pipeline, while Michigan Senate supports controversial project | MLive.com:
"Six buses from Battle Creek, Detroit, East Lansing, Traverse City and Ann Arbor will bring participants to the Sunday rally."
"Six buses from Battle Creek, Detroit, East Lansing, Traverse City and Ann Arbor will bring participants to the Sunday rally."
Muskegon County's Child Haven shelter shut down after building problem
Muskegon County's Child Haven shelter shut down after building problem | MLive.com
"Child Haven had been operated as a partnership between Muskegon County and the Michigan Department of Human Services, said Bonnie Hammersley, the county’s top administrator."
"Child Haven had been operated as a partnership between Muskegon County and the Michigan Department of Human Services, said Bonnie Hammersley, the county’s top administrator."
Pure Michigan advertising that mentions right to work is on hold after controversy
MEDC: Pure Michigan advertising that mentions right to work is on hold after controversy | MLive.com
"Democrats have criticized the MEDC and Gov. Rick Snyder, who later said the issue was divisive enough that it shouldn't have been front-and-center on the ad."
"Democrats have criticized the MEDC and Gov. Rick Snyder, who later said the issue was divisive enough that it shouldn't have been front-and-center on the ad."
Rubio Previews SOTU Response
Rubio Previews SOTU Response: Says He'll Push Contrast on Policy, Tone | The Weekly Standard
"They were certain that Rubio was so gifted an orator and possessed such a unique set of political skills that he would be able to make immediate and improbable leaps that most politicians could not execute."
BEFORE the "response"....
"They were certain that Rubio was so gifted an orator and possessed such a unique set of political skills that he would be able to make immediate and improbable leaps that most politicians could not execute."
BEFORE the "response"....
False Memories of Fabricated Political Events
False Memories of Fabricated Political Events by Steven Frenda, Eric Knowles, William Saletan, Elizabeth Loftus :: SSRN
"In the largest false memory study to date, 5,269 participants were asked about their memories for three true and one of five fabricated political events.
Each fabricated event was accompanied by a photographic image purportedly depicting that event. Approximately half the participants falsely remembered that the false event happened, with 27% remembering that they saw the events happen on the news.
Political orientation appeared to influence the formation of false memories, with conservatives more likely to falsely remember seeing Barack Obama shaking hands with the president of Iran, and liberals more likely to remember George W. Bush vacationing with a baseball celebrity during the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
A follow-up study supported the explanation that events are more easily implanted in memory when they are congruent with a person's preexisting attitudes and evaluations, in part because attitude-congruent false events promote feelings of recognition and familiarity, which in turn interfere with source attributions."
"In the largest false memory study to date, 5,269 participants were asked about their memories for three true and one of five fabricated political events.
Each fabricated event was accompanied by a photographic image purportedly depicting that event. Approximately half the participants falsely remembered that the false event happened, with 27% remembering that they saw the events happen on the news.
Political orientation appeared to influence the formation of false memories, with conservatives more likely to falsely remember seeing Barack Obama shaking hands with the president of Iran, and liberals more likely to remember George W. Bush vacationing with a baseball celebrity during the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
A follow-up study supported the explanation that events are more easily implanted in memory when they are congruent with a person's preexisting attitudes and evaluations, in part because attitude-congruent false events promote feelings of recognition and familiarity, which in turn interfere with source attributions."
American Airlines, US Airways to merge
My Way News - AP Sources: American Airlines, US Airways to merge
"The merger of American Airlines and US Airways, to be formally announced Thursday, caps a turbulent half-decade of bankruptcies and consolidation for the U.S. airline industry and leaves travelers four big carriers to choose from."
"The merger of American Airlines and US Airways, to be formally announced Thursday, caps a turbulent half-decade of bankruptcies and consolidation for the U.S. airline industry and leaves travelers four big carriers to choose from."
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Michigan Senator proposes state minimum wage increase as Obama pushes for national raise
Michigan Senator proposes state minimum wage increase as Obama pushes for national raise | MLive.com
"Meanwhile, Sen. Bert Johnson, D-Detroit, introduced legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.40 to $10 per hour by 2016."
"Meanwhile, Sen. Bert Johnson, D-Detroit, introduced legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.40 to $10 per hour by 2016."
Higher Premiums, Deductibles Expose Obama's Whopper
Higher Premiums, Deductibles Expose Obama's Whopper - Investors.com
"'Already, the Affordable Care Act is helping to slow the growth of health-care costs," the president claimed Tuesday.
This ranks as one of the biggest State of the Union whoppers ever told.
In fact, not only are health-care costs climbing, but employers are also shifting those costs onto the very "middle-class" families Obama spent much of his speech championing.
Since ObamaCare was enacted, family health-insurance premiums on average have soared $3,000, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation."
"'Already, the Affordable Care Act is helping to slow the growth of health-care costs," the president claimed Tuesday.
This ranks as one of the biggest State of the Union whoppers ever told.
In fact, not only are health-care costs climbing, but employers are also shifting those costs onto the very "middle-class" families Obama spent much of his speech championing.
Since ObamaCare was enacted, family health-insurance premiums on average have soared $3,000, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation."
President Obama's Energy Security Fund Is Job-Killing Cap-Andd-Tax Plan
President Obama's Energy Security Fund Is Job-Killing Cap-Andd-Tax Plan - Investors.com:
"A nonexistent crisis is a terrible thing to waste, and in justifying his proposal for a cap-and-tax scheme, President Obama claimed in his State Of The Union that "the 12 hottest years on record have all come in the last 15."
He was lying.
The fact is, according to new data released quietly last October by Britain's Met Office, the world's natural post-Ice Age warming trend stopped about 16 years ago.
From the beginning of 1997 until August 2012, there was no discernible rise in aggregate global temperatures."
"A nonexistent crisis is a terrible thing to waste, and in justifying his proposal for a cap-and-tax scheme, President Obama claimed in his State Of The Union that "the 12 hottest years on record have all come in the last 15."
He was lying.
The fact is, according to new data released quietly last October by Britain's Met Office, the world's natural post-Ice Age warming trend stopped about 16 years ago.
From the beginning of 1997 until August 2012, there was no discernible rise in aggregate global temperatures."
Obama’s Most Audacious SOTU Lie
The American Spectator : Obama’s Most Audacious SOTU Lie
: "It is difficult to say with certainly which of the many whoppers President Obama told tonight took the most crust to utter, but my money is going on this assertion, made a few minutes into the speech: “Already, the Affordable Care Act is helping to slow the growth of health care costs.” I know “Orwellian” has now become rather hackneyed, but there is simply no other adjective that better describes this statement. It is not merely a lie. It is the precise opposite of the truth. It is just as absurd as “war is peace” or “freedom is slavery.”"
'via Blog this'
: "It is difficult to say with certainly which of the many whoppers President Obama told tonight took the most crust to utter, but my money is going on this assertion, made a few minutes into the speech: “Already, the Affordable Care Act is helping to slow the growth of health care costs.” I know “Orwellian” has now become rather hackneyed, but there is simply no other adjective that better describes this statement. It is not merely a lie. It is the precise opposite of the truth. It is just as absurd as “war is peace” or “freedom is slavery.”"
'via Blog this'
Illegal immigrant tells Congress not to call him illegal
Illegal immigrant tells Congress not to call him illegal - Washington Times
"Jose Antonio Vargas, an illegal immigrant and former reporter, scolded a congressional panel on Wednesday, saying that he should not be called illegal, and saying it is an insult to his family who brought him here.
“When you inaccurately call me illegal, you not only dehumanize me, you’re offending them,” he said.
“No human being is illegal.”"
"Jose Antonio Vargas, an illegal immigrant and former reporter, scolded a congressional panel on Wednesday, saying that he should not be called illegal, and saying it is an insult to his family who brought him here.
“When you inaccurately call me illegal, you not only dehumanize me, you’re offending them,” he said.
“No human being is illegal.”"
Ted Nugent says the...
Ted Nugent says the...:
"Ted Nugent says the Republican Party does not fight back against President Obama because "they somehow have lost their scrotum."
"Ted Nugent says the Republican Party does not fight back against President Obama because "they somehow have lost their scrotum."
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Job Corps Scandal should scare Obama officials
Job Corps Scandal should scare Obama officials | NetRight Daily:
"......the Job Corps program that is suffering from a reported $100 million budget shortfall. "
"......the Job Corps program that is suffering from a reported $100 million budget shortfall. "
DONATE NOW! | Contagious Transformation
DONATE NOW! | Contagious Transformation
"BE A 2013 LIMITED GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN PARTNER!
My mission is to promote the principles of limited government, individual freedom and free market solutions in urban, left-leaning communities.
It is especially in these communities where we must inform, equip, and empower Americans to get involved with the political process on the conservative side!
It is also time that we take on the NAACP, National Urban League, Rainbow Push, National Action Network, Congressional Black Caucus and other racist, divisive socialist organizations.
To-date they remain unchallenged on the grassroots level in urban communities.
Finally, we must offer a tangible “underground railroad” to those who have been trapped in big government laboratories for decades.
Upcoming are many events designed to combat the suppression and promote the education."
"BE A 2013 LIMITED GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN PARTNER!
My mission is to promote the principles of limited government, individual freedom and free market solutions in urban, left-leaning communities.
It is especially in these communities where we must inform, equip, and empower Americans to get involved with the political process on the conservative side!
It is also time that we take on the NAACP, National Urban League, Rainbow Push, National Action Network, Congressional Black Caucus and other racist, divisive socialist organizations.
To-date they remain unchallenged on the grassroots level in urban communities.
Finally, we must offer a tangible “underground railroad” to those who have been trapped in big government laboratories for decades.
Upcoming are many events designed to combat the suppression and promote the education."
Why High-Speed Rail Is a Ridiculous Fantasy
Why High-Speed Rail Is a Ridiculous Fantasy | Cato @ Liberty
"Here’s the real problem: America is a two-dimensional place, and we have a 4-million-mile network of highways and streets that allows anyone to get from practically anywhere to practically anywhere else in the contiguous 48 states.
Rail lines are one dimensional, and what is worse they serve only selected points on that one-dimensional line. The number of people going from one point served by trains on a line to another point will be a small fraction of the total travelers in any given corridor.
Nor can trains compete with planes, which are not only faster but save money by requiring far less infrastructure.
Airlines can respond to changes in travel patterns by altering air routes overnight, but building new rail lines is phenomenally expensive in time, money, and energy.
(Rail advocates never mention the energy costs of constructing rail lines, which is typically scores if not hundreds of times greater than any potential annual energy savings from operations.)"
"Here’s the real problem: America is a two-dimensional place, and we have a 4-million-mile network of highways and streets that allows anyone to get from practically anywhere to practically anywhere else in the contiguous 48 states.
Rail lines are one dimensional, and what is worse they serve only selected points on that one-dimensional line. The number of people going from one point served by trains on a line to another point will be a small fraction of the total travelers in any given corridor.
Nor can trains compete with planes, which are not only faster but save money by requiring far less infrastructure.
Airlines can respond to changes in travel patterns by altering air routes overnight, but building new rail lines is phenomenally expensive in time, money, and energy.
(Rail advocates never mention the energy costs of constructing rail lines, which is typically scores if not hundreds of times greater than any potential annual energy savings from operations.)"
Man Sues TSA For $5 Million Following Peanut Butter Arrest
Man Sues TSA For $5 Million Following Peanut Butter Arrest Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
"An Arizona man who was arrested at the behest of the TSA, following a wisecrack over a jar of peanut butter is suing the federal agency for $5 million.
Frank Hannibal, 50, was detained and dragged from LaGuardia Airport recently by police after a run-in with TSA agents over the jar of gourmet sandwich spread.
“The liquid oil that separated from the peanut butter had them baffled,” Hannibal told the New York Daily News.
Hannibal then commented to his wife and children that “They’re looking to confiscate my explosives,” as TSA agents inspected the 16-ounce jar of “Crazy Richards” chunky peanut butter."
"An Arizona man who was arrested at the behest of the TSA, following a wisecrack over a jar of peanut butter is suing the federal agency for $5 million.
Frank Hannibal, 50, was detained and dragged from LaGuardia Airport recently by police after a run-in with TSA agents over the jar of gourmet sandwich spread.
“The liquid oil that separated from the peanut butter had them baffled,” Hannibal told the New York Daily News.
Hannibal then commented to his wife and children that “They’re looking to confiscate my explosives,” as TSA agents inspected the 16-ounce jar of “Crazy Richards” chunky peanut butter."
MEETING TONIGHT! Ottawa County Patriots
Meetings & Events | Ottawa County Patriots
"Fulton J. Sheen
Tuesday Feb 12, 7:00p.m.
Howard Miller Community Center
14S. Church St. Zeeland, MI
Sovereign Debt Crisis & World Markets
With New Taxes on over 80% of households just passed by Congress, skyrocketing debt like we have never seen before, nations going bankrupt, increasing inflation, and a rocky economy, how can you financially prepare for 2013 and beyond?"
"Fulton J. Sheen
Tuesday Feb 12, 7:00p.m.
Howard Miller Community Center
14S. Church St. Zeeland, MI
Sovereign Debt Crisis & World Markets
With New Taxes on over 80% of households just passed by Congress, skyrocketing debt like we have never seen before, nations going bankrupt, increasing inflation, and a rocky economy, how can you financially prepare for 2013 and beyond?"
Millions Improperly Claimed U.S. Phone Subsidies
Millions Improperly Claimed U.S. Phone Subsidies - WSJ.com
A review of five top recipients of Lifeline support conducted by the FCC for the Journal showed that 41% of their more than six million subscribers either couldn't demonstrate their eligibility or didn't respond to requests for certification.....
Americans pay an average of $2.50 a month per household to fund a number of subsidized communications programs, including Lifeline."
A review of five top recipients of Lifeline support conducted by the FCC for the Journal showed that 41% of their more than six million subscribers either couldn't demonstrate their eligibility or didn't respond to requests for certification.....
Americans pay an average of $2.50 a month per household to fund a number of subsidized communications programs, including Lifeline."
New Muskegon Farmer's Market plan unveiled to city commission; public vetting process to begin
New Muskegon Farmer's Market plan unveiled to city commission; public vetting process to begin | MLive.com
"Downtown promoters are asking the Muskegon City Commission to accept their proposal for a nearly $4 million privately funded market that would be built and donated to the city to operate.
"Downtown promoters are asking the Muskegon City Commission to accept their proposal for a nearly $4 million privately funded market that would be built and donated to the city to operate.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Big Labor fights against workers in Michigan
Big Labor fights against workers in Michigan | NetRight Daily
"Even though Michigan has become a right-to-work state, labor unions are fighting for their lives in such a way that exposes their true motives.
Rather than being an advocate for the workers, some public sector unions in Michigan are exposing their greedy ways in their efforts to line the pockets of union bosses at the expense of the workers they represent."
"Even though Michigan has become a right-to-work state, labor unions are fighting for their lives in such a way that exposes their true motives.
Rather than being an advocate for the workers, some public sector unions in Michigan are exposing their greedy ways in their efforts to line the pockets of union bosses at the expense of the workers they represent."
DOJ kill list memo forces many Dems out of the closet as overtly unprincipled hacks
DOJ kill list memo forces many Dems out of the closet as overtly unprincipled hacks | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
"Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm speaks at the 2012 Democratic convention.
About the DOJ white paper, she admitted this week: "if this was Bush, I think that we would all be more up in arms" because "we trust the president".
"Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm speaks at the 2012 Democratic convention.
About the DOJ white paper, she admitted this week: "if this was Bush, I think that we would all be more up in arms" because "we trust the president".
Muskegon jail/tax tonight!
Sheriff Dean Roesler will discuss the need for and potential
design of the new Muskegon County jail.
Monday, February 11, at 6:00 pm, in the White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague
The event precedes the Muskegon County Republican Executive Committee meeting.
Monday, February 11, at 6:00 pm, in the White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague
The event precedes the Muskegon County Republican Executive Committee meeting.
It is open to the public.
Anyone interested in taxes, in justice, in the treatment of citizens who become entangled in our criminal law system will find the meeting enlightening.
Andy Fink
Chairman, Muskegon County Republican Party
Anyone interested in taxes, in justice, in the treatment of citizens who become entangled in our criminal law system will find the meeting enlightening.
Andy Fink
Chairman, Muskegon County Republican Party
A warning to college profs from a high school teacher
A warning to college profs from a high school teacher
"You are a college professor.
I have just retired as a high school teacher.
I have some bad news for you.
In case you do not already see what is happening, I want to warn you of what to expect from the students who will be arriving in your classroom, even if you teach in a highly selective institution."
"You are a college professor.
I have just retired as a high school teacher.
I have some bad news for you.
In case you do not already see what is happening, I want to warn you of what to expect from the students who will be arriving in your classroom, even if you teach in a highly selective institution."
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