Critics of Terrace Point Landing want more public access to Muskegon Lake shoreline | MLive.com
"“With a slight change of the design, a well thought out walking path would create a waterfront pedestrian path,” Mullally told city commissioners last week after they already had approved the Terrace Point Landing plans."
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
TSA uniform perks more expensive than Marine Corps
TSA uniform perks more expensive than Marine Corps | WashingtonExaminer.com
"Under their new collective bargaining agreement, Transportation Security Administration officers get to spend more taxpayer money on their uniforms every year than a United States Marine Corps lieutenant can spend in a lifetime."
"Under their new collective bargaining agreement, Transportation Security Administration officers get to spend more taxpayer money on their uniforms every year than a United States Marine Corps lieutenant can spend in a lifetime."
Gas up 5 cents in West Michigan, but price tracking website shows wide gap among stations
Gas up 5 cents in West Michigan, but price tracking website shows wide gap among stations | MLive.com
It must still be Bush's fault.... right?
Gas is $3.45 here in far off Frisco, CO.
It must still be Bush's fault.... right?
Gas is $3.45 here in far off Frisco, CO.
Interstate 70 open after multi-car pileups
Interstate 70 open after multi-car pileups | SummitDaily.com
"Twenty-five vehicles crashed in the first accident just after 1 p.m. near the Silverthorne exit as heavy snowfall collected on the roads and limited visibility.
The second accident occurred just hours later, when 29 vehicles piled up on the eastbound lanes of I-70 between the two Frisco exits. "
We were smack dab in the middle of the 2nd group of crashes.
Only about an hour of stoppage and our exit was next so we ere lucky.
Our Holiday Inn is next to a big open area where they are dumping the crashed vehicles........ cool!
"Twenty-five vehicles crashed in the first accident just after 1 p.m. near the Silverthorne exit as heavy snowfall collected on the roads and limited visibility.
The second accident occurred just hours later, when 29 vehicles piled up on the eastbound lanes of I-70 between the two Frisco exits. "
We were smack dab in the middle of the 2nd group of crashes.
Only about an hour of stoppage and our exit was next so we ere lucky.
Our Holiday Inn is next to a big open area where they are dumping the crashed vehicles........ cool!
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Why Teens Are Tiring of Facebook
HARDOCP - Why Teens Are Tiring of Facebook
"Why Teens Are Tiring of Facebook
Nothing lasts forever and so it goes for Facebook.
Not that Facebook is suffering from a mass exodus of its teen-centric audience, but the signs are there that teens are turning from Facebook to smaller, simpler and less regulated sites.
Once a site becomes mainstream, teens will be the first to look for alternative sites to meet with their friends."
"Why Teens Are Tiring of Facebook
Nothing lasts forever and so it goes for Facebook.
Not that Facebook is suffering from a mass exodus of its teen-centric audience, but the signs are there that teens are turning from Facebook to smaller, simpler and less regulated sites.
Once a site becomes mainstream, teens will be the first to look for alternative sites to meet with their friends."
High School Student Disarms Gunman…Gets Suspended?
High School Student Disarms Gunman…Gets Suspended? | TheBlaze.com:
The school’s referral slip said he was given an “emergency suspension” for being involved in an “incident” with a weapon.
Lee County School District spokesman Alberto Rodriguez said in a statement that “If there is a potentially dangerous situation, Florida law allows the principal to suspend a student immediately pending a hearing.”
The school’s referral slip said he was given an “emergency suspension” for being involved in an “incident” with a weapon.
Lee County School District spokesman Alberto Rodriguez said in a statement that “If there is a potentially dangerous situation, Florida law allows the principal to suspend a student immediately pending a hearing.”
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Are You Living in a Fourth Amendment Exclusion Zone?
Are You Living in a Fourth Amendment Exclusion Zone?
"It all started in 2008, when the DHS declared that certain ‘border control agents’ could search the electronic belongings of individuals without suspicion — let alone a warrant.
Bypassing the rights provided by the Constitutional to every citizen of the United States, the DHS immediately came under fire for the policy.
The response?
The DHS promised to have the policy reviewed within 120 days.
The catch?
The review was done two years late and by their own review panel known as the Civil Liberties Impact division.
Absent of any independent input in their secretive review, the DHS published a brief document stating that the suspicionless search policy was perfectly reasonable.
Laptops, cell phones, camcorders, and all other gadgets were open game for the DHS within the ‘borders’ of the country."
"It all started in 2008, when the DHS declared that certain ‘border control agents’ could search the electronic belongings of individuals without suspicion — let alone a warrant.
Bypassing the rights provided by the Constitutional to every citizen of the United States, the DHS immediately came under fire for the policy.
The response?
The DHS promised to have the policy reviewed within 120 days.
The catch?
The review was done two years late and by their own review panel known as the Civil Liberties Impact division.
Absent of any independent input in their secretive review, the DHS published a brief document stating that the suspicionless search policy was perfectly reasonable.
Laptops, cell phones, camcorders, and all other gadgets were open game for the DHS within the ‘borders’ of the country."
Ammo Shortage Solutions: One Box Workout™
Ammo Shortage Solutions: One Box Workout™ - Officer.com:
"One Box Workout™
Dry-practice is extremely beneficial from the aspect of body mechanics and training neuromuscular pathways. However, as every fifteen year old boy knows, there is no actual substitute for the real thing.
When you hit the range to practice, you should first have a plan.
If your plan is simply to shoot up a hundred rounds, that’s little more than noise-generation and empty brass creation.
A couple of years ago I developed a simple base-line training or practice drill that I call the One Box Workout™."
"One Box Workout™
Dry-practice is extremely beneficial from the aspect of body mechanics and training neuromuscular pathways. However, as every fifteen year old boy knows, there is no actual substitute for the real thing.
When you hit the range to practice, you should first have a plan.
If your plan is simply to shoot up a hundred rounds, that’s little more than noise-generation and empty brass creation.
A couple of years ago I developed a simple base-line training or practice drill that I call the One Box Workout™."
Declaring Detroit in financial emergency, Snyder says it's time to move forward
Declaring Detroit in financial emergency, Snyder says it's time to move forward | Crain's Detroit Business
"He also said there is no "big bailout coming" from the state.
Emergency managers have the power under state law to develop financial plans, renegotiate labor contracts, revise and approve budgets to help control spending, sell off city assets not restricted by charter and suspend the salaries of elected officials."
"He also said there is no "big bailout coming" from the state.
Emergency managers have the power under state law to develop financial plans, renegotiate labor contracts, revise and approve budgets to help control spending, sell off city assets not restricted by charter and suspend the salaries of elected officials."
Taxpayer-Supported Fisker Looking to China, Like A123
Taxpayer-Supported Fisker Looking to China, Like A123 | Somewhat Reasonable
"The prospect that U.S. taxpayer-supported technology and business stimulation would end up in the hands of its top economic rival was too much (again) for Republican Sens. Charles Grassley (Iowa) and John Thune (South Dakota) to remain silent.
Both sharply criticized the Obama administration over its poor judgment, lack of oversight and seeming indifference towards A123’s critical battery technology going to Wanxiang, and now are speaking up about the fate of Fisker."
"The prospect that U.S. taxpayer-supported technology and business stimulation would end up in the hands of its top economic rival was too much (again) for Republican Sens. Charles Grassley (Iowa) and John Thune (South Dakota) to remain silent.
Both sharply criticized the Obama administration over its poor judgment, lack of oversight and seeming indifference towards A123’s critical battery technology going to Wanxiang, and now are speaking up about the fate of Fisker."
Coalition wants Michigan Legislature to boost Earned Income Tax Credit
Coalition wants Michigan Legislature to boost Earned Income Tax Credit | MLive.com
"Sen. Bert Johnson, D-Detroit, said restoring the EITC to the 20 percent mark would provide “instant tax relief” and boost the economy as families have more money to spend."
"Sen. Bert Johnson, D-Detroit, said restoring the EITC to the 20 percent mark would provide “instant tax relief” and boost the economy as families have more money to spend."
Rethinking wind: Harvard research suggests the generating capacity of wind farms at large scales has been overestimated
Rethinking wind: Harvard research suggests the generating capacity of wind farms at large scales has been overestimated | AEIdeas
"If we were to cover the entire Earth with wind farms, he notes, “the system could potentially generate enormous amounts of power, well in excess of 100 terawatts, but at that point my guess, based on our climate modeling, is that the effect of that on global winds, and therefore on climate, would be severe—perhaps bigger than the impact of doubling CO2.”"
"If we were to cover the entire Earth with wind farms, he notes, “the system could potentially generate enormous amounts of power, well in excess of 100 terawatts, but at that point my guess, based on our climate modeling, is that the effect of that on global winds, and therefore on climate, would be severe—perhaps bigger than the impact of doubling CO2.”"
Dry-Fire Practice For The Woman Shooter
Dry-Fire Practice For The Woman Shooter
"Practice is an important component of training.
Dry-fire practice for the woman shooter is an important component of gun ownership.
Dry-fire practice is an important part of safe gun handling and usage and practice is necessary if you plan on being successful in the event you find your self defending yourself or those you love!
Which, I am sure is what you want, otherwise why would you have a gun?"
Don't just buy a gun.
LEARN how to use it safely and practice defending your home and loved ones.
"Practice is an important component of training.
Dry-fire practice for the woman shooter is an important component of gun ownership.
Dry-fire practice is an important part of safe gun handling and usage and practice is necessary if you plan on being successful in the event you find your self defending yourself or those you love!
Which, I am sure is what you want, otherwise why would you have a gun?"
Don't just buy a gun.
LEARN how to use it safely and practice defending your home and loved ones.
Rep. Maxine Waters Inflates Sequester to '170 Million' Jobs Lost
Rep. Maxine Waters Inflates Sequester to '170 Million' Jobs Lost
"Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) had a dire prediction for America about sequestration, claiming that 170 million jobs would be lost as a result of the across-the-board cuts.
But according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are only about 140 million jobs in the whole country."
"Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) had a dire prediction for America about sequestration, claiming that 170 million jobs would be lost as a result of the across-the-board cuts.
But according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are only about 140 million jobs in the whole country."
Conservatives suggest sequestration should target wasteful federal programs
Conservatives suggest sequestration should target wasteful federal programs | Washington Free Beacon: "“Rather than letting illegal immigrants loose, Obama should quit protecting things like funding for robo-squirrels,” said NRCC spokesman Daniel Scarpinato in a statement.
The “robo-squirrels” comment is a reference to a $325,000 federal grant used to build a robotic squirrel as part of a biology experiment."
The “robo-squirrels” comment is a reference to a $325,000 federal grant used to build a robotic squirrel as part of a biology experiment."
What’s Wrong with the Violence Against Women Act?
What’s Wrong with the Violence Against Women Act? | TIME.com
"“We’re not looking to shift money from law enforcement to services,” says Gandy.
“We’re just looking for more money for both.”
Bingo!
"“We’re not looking to shift money from law enforcement to services,” says Gandy.
“We’re just looking for more money for both.”
Bingo!
Big Business Support for Minimum Wage Hikes
Big Business Support for Minimum Wage Hikes [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"But minimum wage workers generally work for smaller, locally owned operations.
These jobs tend to be temporary and help get low-skilled and first-time workers into the workforce.
Many readers have undoubtedly started out with a similar experience.
So while a higher mandated minimum would barely touch larger corporations, it would certainly hurt their small business competition.
Big business loves big government. "
"But minimum wage workers generally work for smaller, locally owned operations.
These jobs tend to be temporary and help get low-skilled and first-time workers into the workforce.
Many readers have undoubtedly started out with a similar experience.
So while a higher mandated minimum would barely touch larger corporations, it would certainly hurt their small business competition.
Big business loves big government. "
Michigan's Best Breakfast Joint: Vote for the Muskegon area's best breakfast spot now!
Michigan's Best Breakfast Joint: Vote for the Muskegon area's best breakfast spot now! | MLive.com:
My vote went to Carmen's.
Great food (BEST pancakes in the Western hemisphere!), extra friendly service and it's where Muskegon politics is happenin'!
My vote went to Carmen's.
Great food (BEST pancakes in the Western hemisphere!), extra friendly service and it's where Muskegon politics is happenin'!
Spending cuts due to ground Navy's Blue Angels flying team
Spending cuts due to ground Navy's Blue Angels flying team | Reuters
"Blue Angels shows scheduled in more than two dozen cities between April and September are expected to be canceled as part of the cuts, said the team's spokeswoman, Lieutenant Katie Kelly. "
"Blue Angels shows scheduled in more than two dozen cities between April and September are expected to be canceled as part of the cuts, said the team's spokeswoman, Lieutenant Katie Kelly. "
from my "friends" at barackobama.com
"Friend
--
Today, because congressional Republicans refused to act, devastating budget cuts known as the sequester are going into effect.
They're self-inflicted wounds, and they didn't have to happen.
Congress can stop all of this right away -- and pursue a balanced approach to deficit reduction.
That's what the vast majority of Americans want, and yesterday, more than 100,000 Americans called on Congress to be reasonable about the budget.
Add your name now:
http://my.barackobama.com/Tell-the-GOP-to-Act
Thanks,
Jon"
All lies, but effective in data mining supporter's e-mail.
Where are our republican "leaders" in communicating with the "Lo-fo"s?
Today, because congressional Republicans refused to act, devastating budget cuts known as the sequester are going into effect.
They're self-inflicted wounds, and they didn't have to happen.
Congress can stop all of this right away -- and pursue a balanced approach to deficit reduction.
That's what the vast majority of Americans want, and yesterday, more than 100,000 Americans called on Congress to be reasonable about the budget.
Add your name now:
http://my.barackobama.com/Tell-the-GOP-to-Act
Thanks,
Jon"
All lies, but effective in data mining supporter's e-mail.
Where are our republican "leaders" in communicating with the "Lo-fo"s?
Michigan Republican Mutiny to Begin?
Michigan Republican Mutiny to Begin? | Jen Kuznicki
"The Michigan House approved the appropriation of grant money from the federal government yesterday with the help of 29 Republicans."
"The Michigan House approved the appropriation of grant money from the federal government yesterday with the help of 29 Republicans."
Legislators Chip Away at Proposal A Property Tax Limits
Legislators Chip Away at Proposal A Property Tax Limits [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Not surprisingly, Rep. McCready highlights the security provision of his bill, but also argues it will save taxpayer money by giving local citizens an option that doesn't put them in debt for technology.
"A millage for school security or technology will be subject to a vote of the residents — the same as it has always been," he said.
"Bond proposals create future debt.
A sinking fund millage raises X amount each year without borrowing and paying interest."
However, this sidesteps the real issue of adding technology to the allowable uses of sinking funds that have already been approved by voters for more limited purposes — in effect a bait-and-switch.
It also raises the issue of whether technology (mostly computers and software) are long-lived capital assets that justify incurring long-term taxpayer debt."
"Not surprisingly, Rep. McCready highlights the security provision of his bill, but also argues it will save taxpayer money by giving local citizens an option that doesn't put them in debt for technology.
"A millage for school security or technology will be subject to a vote of the residents — the same as it has always been," he said.
"Bond proposals create future debt.
A sinking fund millage raises X amount each year without borrowing and paying interest."
However, this sidesteps the real issue of adding technology to the allowable uses of sinking funds that have already been approved by voters for more limited purposes — in effect a bait-and-switch.
It also raises the issue of whether technology (mostly computers and software) are long-lived capital assets that justify incurring long-term taxpayer debt."
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