Detroit losing $1 million school check more proof of inefficiencies in city | Crain's Detroit Business:
"In late February, cash-strapped Detroit received a $1 million check from the local school system that wasn't deposited.
The routine payment wound up in a city hall desk drawer, where it was found a month later."
Read it all and weep.
And almost EVERY Detroit city council incumbent won their primary races.
There is no fixin' what the folks don't want fixed.
Friday, August 09, 2013
Michigan State's Spartan Stadium construction begins, will last throughout football season
Michigan State's Spartan Stadium construction begins, will last throughout football season | MLive.com
New practice field for marching band
The 300-plus-member Spartan Marching Band will have a new home beginning with the 2014 football season.
Earlier this summer, the MSU Board of Trustees approved repurposing a portion of Munn Field, located just a few hundred yards southwest of Spartan Stadium at the corner of Shaw Lane and Chestnut Road, as an artificial turf field for the SMB.
The new field will include a regulation-size football field, lights, a permanent band tower, spectator seating, fencing, gates and an underground drain system. The band's current practice field, located immediately north of Demonstration Hall, is a natural-grass surface lacking lighting, a permanent tower and fencing and gates.
"The band currently practices at Demonstration Hall Field, but the location continues to be problematic because of the maintenance requirements and irrigation issues associated with a grass field," a university memo on the new practice field reads. "An artificial turf field would provide a safer and superior surface for the band. The field would be scheduled by intramural sports and summer sports camps for other activities when not in use by the Spartan Marching Band."
New research says: cellphone use+driving=death...not so much
New research says: cellphone use+driving=death...not so much | TG Daily:
"You are more likely to kill yourself reading this article than you are talking on your cellphone and driving.
That's our guess, but for almost 20 years, it has been a wide-held belief that talking on a cellphone while driving is dangerous and leads to more accidents.
However, new research from Carnegie Mellon University and the London School of Economics and Political Science suggests that talking on a cellphone while driving does not increase crash risk."
"You are more likely to kill yourself reading this article than you are talking on your cellphone and driving.
That's our guess, but for almost 20 years, it has been a wide-held belief that talking on a cellphone while driving is dangerous and leads to more accidents.
However, new research from Carnegie Mellon University and the London School of Economics and Political Science suggests that talking on a cellphone while driving does not increase crash risk."
The IRS Scandal, Day 92
TaxProf Blog:
The IRS Scandal, Day 92
- Letter from Ellen Weintraub (Chair, FEC) to Candice Miller (Chair, House Administration Committee) on IRS/FEC Coordination in Targeting of Conservative Groups (Aug. 6, 2013)
- American Thinker: Issa Expands IRS Probe to Include Possible FEC Collusion Targeting Conservatives
- The Daily Mail: America's Tax Collectors Are STILL Targeting Tea Party Groups, an IRS Agent Has Told Congressional Investigators
- Forbes: DEA Passed Secret Data, Tips for Covering Up to IRS
- Fox News: IRS Scandal Hits 3 Month Mark -- Where's the Accountability, Mr. Obama?
- The Hill: Ways and Means Chairman Alleges Continued IRS Targeting
- Human Events: IRS Scandal Probe Expands to Include the FEC
- MSNBC: Is the IRS Still ‘Targeting’ the Tea Party?
- Scripps Howard: IRS Caressed Liberals, Harassed Conservatives
- Slate: Assume a Scandal
- Town Hall: Scandal Watch: Issa Expands IRS Targeting Investigation to FEC
- USA Today: Common Ground: Obama 'Phony' Scandals
- Wall Street Journal: House Republicans Widen IRS Probe
- Washington Examiner: IRS Agent: Tax Agency Is Still Targeting Tea Party Groups
- Washington Post: FEC Chair Requests Probe of Agency’s Ties With IRS
- Washington Times: House Investigating FEC and IRS Communications Over Tax Exempt Groups
Drone delivers beer not bombs at S.Africa music festival
Drone delivers beer not bombs at S.Africa music festival - FRANCE 24:
"It's an almost Biblical thing that beer is dropping from the sky," said Hoffmann."
"It's an almost Biblical thing that beer is dropping from the sky," said Hoffmann."
Thursday, August 08, 2013
Free smoke alarms: Grand Rapids gets another $244K in federal money for home inspections
Free smoke alarms: Grand Rapids gets another $244K in federal money for home inspections | MLive.com: "got a $244,000 federal grant to fund the project for one more year and another 2,000 homes."
$244,00 for 2000 homes?
$122 per house?
Sup?
I thought we were broke......
$244,00 for 2000 homes?
$122 per house?
Sup?
I thought we were broke......
Detroit Zoo To Stop Selling Bottled Water
Detroit Zoo To Stop Selling Bottled Water « CW50 Detroit:
"ROYAL OAK (CW50) – It’s soon to be a BYOB party at the Detroit Zoo.
They have launched a three-year program to phase out the sale of bottled water at the park.
This move is part of the Detroit Zoological Society’s (DZS) Greenprint sustainability plan.
Bottled water is a significant revenue generator for the zoo with $240,000 in annual sales, but it is also the largest portion of the parks plastic waste.
“This phase-out will cost us revenue, but it’s important to walk our talk and do what’s good for the environment,” said DZS Executive Director and CEO Ron Kagan."
"ROYAL OAK (CW50) – It’s soon to be a BYOB party at the Detroit Zoo.
They have launched a three-year program to phase out the sale of bottled water at the park.
This move is part of the Detroit Zoological Society’s (DZS) Greenprint sustainability plan.
Bottled water is a significant revenue generator for the zoo with $240,000 in annual sales, but it is also the largest portion of the parks plastic waste.
“This phase-out will cost us revenue, but it’s important to walk our talk and do what’s good for the environment,” said DZS Executive Director and CEO Ron Kagan."
Remember the NFL’s new bag rule tonight
Remember the NFL’s new bag rule tonight | Atlanta Falcons | www.ajc.com:
“I know that very large venues around the country, the University of Michigan, Penn State University and Michigan State University, those are large venues that have ‘no bag’ policies in place,”"
“I know that very large venues around the country, the University of Michigan, Penn State University and Michigan State University, those are large venues that have ‘no bag’ policies in place,”"
Pit Bull Bites Off Part Of Man’s Tongue
Pit Bull Bites Off Part Of Man’s Tongue « CBS Detroit:
"PONTIAC (WWJ/AP) – Authorities say a Rochester man had a substantial part of his tongue bitten off by a dog that he was “attempting to befriend.”
According to officials with the Oakland County sheriff’s department, the 33-year-old man was visiting with the pit bull’s owner Wednesday night — in the 800 block of N. Perry in Pontiac — when he stuck out his tongue while face to face with the dog.
The department says that’s when the pet lashed out."
"PONTIAC (WWJ/AP) – Authorities say a Rochester man had a substantial part of his tongue bitten off by a dog that he was “attempting to befriend.”
According to officials with the Oakland County sheriff’s department, the 33-year-old man was visiting with the pit bull’s owner Wednesday night — in the 800 block of N. Perry in Pontiac — when he stuck out his tongue while face to face with the dog.
The department says that’s when the pet lashed out."
Cleveland Fans Sing ‘Detroit’s Bankrupt’ At Tigers Game
Cleveland Fans Sing ‘Detroit’s Bankrupt’ At Tigers Game « CBS Detroit:
"They were also treated to a new version of the melodic “Let’s go Tigers” riff.
And it goes like this: “Dee-troit’s ban-krupt … Dee-troit’s ban-krupt.”
"They were also treated to a new version of the melodic “Let’s go Tigers” riff.
And it goes like this: “Dee-troit’s ban-krupt … Dee-troit’s ban-krupt.”
How Your Child Is Being Dumbed Down by "Common Core" Education
Activist Post: How Your Child Is Being Dumbed Down by "Common Core" Education:
"This portion of the Common Core series focuses on the baseless and even false claims that Common Core will improve the majority of the students academic performance and ready them for college."
"This portion of the Common Core series focuses on the baseless and even false claims that Common Core will improve the majority of the students academic performance and ready them for college."
How accurate are Michigan's gas pumps? Search our database
How accurate are Michigan's gas pumps? Search our database | MLive.com:
"Searchable database
Below is a database looking more than 131,460 pumps inspected from 2010-2012.
About 99.6 percent were either within an acceptable range or gave slightly more gas than labeled, according to MDARD."
Do you own homework!
"Searchable database
Below is a database looking more than 131,460 pumps inspected from 2010-2012.
About 99.6 percent were either within an acceptable range or gave slightly more gas than labeled, according to MDARD."
Do you own homework!
Wal-Mart described as 'immoral, unethical monster' as opponents of Whitehall plan vow to continue fight
Wal-Mart described as 'immoral, unethical monster' as opponents of Whitehall plan vow to continue fight | MLive.com:
"WHITEHALL, MI – Wal-Mart was called every name in the book as citizens opposed to the global retailer’s plans for a new “superstore” in Whitehall Township made their case again global giant coming to White Lake.
The verbal assaults included describing the Bentonville, Ark., retailer as “abusive," “predatory,” “monopolistic,” “a sweet shop,” “a monster,” “immoral” and “unethical.”
And then the evil “Hooker” word was tossed into the debate: “The Wal-Mart development is this generation’s Hooker Chemical,” said Stephen Niezgoda of Montague, referring to the chemical company which came to White Lake with the promise of jobs in the 1950s but left by the 1970s after nearly killing the lake with toxic pollution."
Classic lib thought: They don't want to shop at Walmart, so it's important that they keep everyone else from shopping at Walmart.
A disturbing pattern that keeps increasing its reach.
"WHITEHALL, MI – Wal-Mart was called every name in the book as citizens opposed to the global retailer’s plans for a new “superstore” in Whitehall Township made their case again global giant coming to White Lake.
The verbal assaults included describing the Bentonville, Ark., retailer as “abusive," “predatory,” “monopolistic,” “a sweet shop,” “a monster,” “immoral” and “unethical.”
And then the evil “Hooker” word was tossed into the debate: “The Wal-Mart development is this generation’s Hooker Chemical,” said Stephen Niezgoda of Montague, referring to the chemical company which came to White Lake with the promise of jobs in the 1950s but left by the 1970s after nearly killing the lake with toxic pollution."
Classic lib thought: They don't want to shop at Walmart, so it's important that they keep everyone else from shopping at Walmart.
A disturbing pattern that keeps increasing its reach.
Lawmakers Issued License Plates That Make Them 'Invisible' To Traffic Cams And Parking Tickets
Lawmakers Issued License Plates That Make Them 'Invisible' To Traffic Cams And Parking Tickets | Techdirt:
".....politicians (yet again) are being allowed to ignore the same laws that affect their constituents.
Colorado legislators are immune from speeding tickets and parking tickets thanks to the special plates issued to lawmakers -- ones that aren't included in the DMV database."
".....politicians (yet again) are being allowed to ignore the same laws that affect their constituents.
Colorado legislators are immune from speeding tickets and parking tickets thanks to the special plates issued to lawmakers -- ones that aren't included in the DMV database."
Here’s another union money scam story, this time from Florida
Here’s another union money scam story, this time from Florida - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.:
" The worst part, however, is that they are teachers as well as union leaders, which means they are undoubtedly role models for many children."
" The worst part, however, is that they are teachers as well as union leaders, which means they are undoubtedly role models for many children."
Saginaw County finds $477,000 it didn't know it had to help address budget deficit
Saginaw County finds $477,000 it didn't know it had to help address budget deficit | MLive.com:
"Saginaw County Register of Deeds Mildred Dodak was the first of several county officials to speak to the Board of Commissioners on Aug. 6 during a meeting regarding the 2013-14 fiscal year budget.
Though Dodak said her office cannot afford to be cut any further, she did offer up an unexpected funding source that could help county officials address the more than $2 million budget deficit Saginaw County is facing.
Dodak said her office started offering records through its website created in 2006 and put in place a $5 search fee for accessing those records. Since that time, she said, those fees have stacked up to $477,525."
Plenty of time to assure us that cuts would be devastating.
Not so much time to find a HALF A MILLION!!!!!!!
"Saginaw County Register of Deeds Mildred Dodak was the first of several county officials to speak to the Board of Commissioners on Aug. 6 during a meeting regarding the 2013-14 fiscal year budget.
Though Dodak said her office cannot afford to be cut any further, she did offer up an unexpected funding source that could help county officials address the more than $2 million budget deficit Saginaw County is facing.
Dodak said her office started offering records through its website created in 2006 and put in place a $5 search fee for accessing those records. Since that time, she said, those fees have stacked up to $477,525."
Plenty of time to assure us that cuts would be devastating.
Not so much time to find a HALF A MILLION!!!!!!!
State incentives allow 3 firms to expand, add 183 jobs
State incentives allow 3 firms to expand, add 183 jobs | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Three companies in Southeast Michigan will receive more than $1 million in state financial incentives to expand their businesses and add a total of 183 jobs.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced the deals today, after they were approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund. The companies are expected to invest a total of $10.8 million."
The new "normal" is now NO ONE will invest or expand in Michigan without state subsidies?
So, we'll have states bidding against each other with money that means nothing to those bidding.
Obama's america.........
"Three companies in Southeast Michigan will receive more than $1 million in state financial incentives to expand their businesses and add a total of 183 jobs.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced the deals today, after they were approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund. The companies are expected to invest a total of $10.8 million."
The new "normal" is now NO ONE will invest or expand in Michigan without state subsidies?
So, we'll have states bidding against each other with money that means nothing to those bidding.
Obama's america.........
Wayne County sees extra yield for debt soar in wake of Detroit bankruptcy
Wayne County sees extra yield for debt soar in wake of Detroit bankruptcy | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Wayne County has seen the extra yield investors demand to own its debt soar to a record, showing the price Michigan localities are paying after Detroit filed for bankruptcy."
"Wayne County has seen the extra yield investors demand to own its debt soar to a record, showing the price Michigan localities are paying after Detroit filed for bankruptcy."
Same-sex spouses may get military benefits
"Same-sex spouses of military members could get health care, housing and other benefits by the end of August under a proposal being considered by the Pentagon.
But earlier plans to provide benefits to gay partners who are not married may be reversed."
This is great.
Make 'em get married to get the loot!
But earlier plans to provide benefits to gay partners who are not married may be reversed."
This is great.
Make 'em get married to get the loot!
Whitehall Township planners approve Wal-Mart site plan on 5-0 vote, but issue is far from settled
Whitehall Township planners approve Wal-Mart site plan on 5-0 vote, but issue is far from settled | MLive.com: "
“We will go to court to fight Wal-Mart and I expect this fight to go on for years,” BOW NOT supporter Oscar Kent, 6635 Lou Road, told planning commissioners. “Every year without a Wal-Mart is a victory.”
“We will go to court to fight Wal-Mart and I expect this fight to go on for years,” BOW NOT supporter Oscar Kent, 6635 Lou Road, told planning commissioners. “Every year without a Wal-Mart is a victory.”
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
WAG THE DOG? Obama’s Unprecedented Embassy Closings Smell Fishy.
WAG THE DOG? Obama’s Unprecedented Embassy Closings Smell Fishy.
“For one thing, if we’re on the eve of a possible ’9/11 junior,’ what on earth is the president of the U.S. doing going on the Tonight Show for the umpteenth time?”
Related: McClatchy: Broad U.S. terror alert mystifies experts; ‘It’s crazy pants,’ one says.”
“For one thing, if we’re on the eve of a possible ’9/11 junior,’ what on earth is the president of the U.S. doing going on the Tonight Show for the umpteenth time?”
Related: McClatchy: Broad U.S. terror alert mystifies experts; ‘It’s crazy pants,’ one says.”
Community leaders and residents express dismay at Coast West's cancellation, offer alternatives
Community leaders and residents express dismay at Coast West's cancellation, offer alternatives | MLive.com:
"MUSKEGON, MI – Residents and community leaders expressed disappointment over news that the Coast West Music Festival, which took place from July 1 to 6 at Heritage Landing this earlier year, will not be back in 2014.
On Aug. 7, the event's organizers, the Muskegon Festival Group, released a statement saying that Coast West will not return because of "financial reasons."
"MUSKEGON, MI – Residents and community leaders expressed disappointment over news that the Coast West Music Festival, which took place from July 1 to 6 at Heritage Landing this earlier year, will not be back in 2014.
On Aug. 7, the event's organizers, the Muskegon Festival Group, released a statement saying that Coast West will not return because of "financial reasons."
Senators Want Permanent Ban on Internet Access Tax
HARDOCP - Senators Want Permanent Ban on Internet Access Tax:
"Senators Want Permanent Ban on Internet Access Tax
A bill introduced this week in the Senate would permanently ban taxes specific to the Internet.
A temporary Internet-only tax ban was created in 1998 and extended of three separate occasions.
The latest tax ban extension is due to expire in November, this bill would make the ban permanent.
The legislation does not ban taxes, such as sales taxes, that can be levied on the Internet if they can also be levied on offline activities."
"Senators Want Permanent Ban on Internet Access Tax
A bill introduced this week in the Senate would permanently ban taxes specific to the Internet.
A temporary Internet-only tax ban was created in 1998 and extended of three separate occasions.
The latest tax ban extension is due to expire in November, this bill would make the ban permanent.
The legislation does not ban taxes, such as sales taxes, that can be levied on the Internet if they can also be levied on offline activities."
Too clever to be a mother? The maternal urge decreases by a QUARTER for every 15 extra IQ points
Too clever to be a mother? The maternal urge decreases by a QUARTER for every 15 extra IQ points | Mail Online:
The findings show that smarter women are less likely to want babies
Maternal urge decreases by a quarter for every 15 extra IQ points"
The findings show that smarter women are less likely to want babies
Maternal urge decreases by a quarter for every 15 extra IQ points"
Dissolved School District Repeatedly Overspent Despite Deficits
Dissolved School District Repeatedly Overspent Despite Deficits [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"But the most recent teacher's contract sheds some light on the problems the district had handling its own costs.
In August 2009, Inkster was in its third consecutive year of a growing budget deficit that had escalated from $1.9 million two years previous to $10 million at the end of the 2008-09 fiscal year.
Still, the school board approved a three-year deal with teachers that included some raises as high as 14.2 percent as well as the district paying 100 percent of the health care premiums for teachers and 100 percent of the deductible."
So the teachers and their union are simply innocent victims?
The evil axis of teachers/unions/"owned" school boards continues to destroy the hopes of children and taxpayers.
And now, they expect a bailout?
Gimme a break!
"But the most recent teacher's contract sheds some light on the problems the district had handling its own costs.
In August 2009, Inkster was in its third consecutive year of a growing budget deficit that had escalated from $1.9 million two years previous to $10 million at the end of the 2008-09 fiscal year.
Still, the school board approved a three-year deal with teachers that included some raises as high as 14.2 percent as well as the district paying 100 percent of the health care premiums for teachers and 100 percent of the deductible."
So the teachers and their union are simply innocent victims?
The evil axis of teachers/unions/"owned" school boards continues to destroy the hopes of children and taxpayers.
And now, they expect a bailout?
Gimme a break!
Napoleon, Duggan appear headed for November showdown for Detroit mayor amid flood of write-ins
Napoleon, Duggan appear headed for November showdown for Detroit mayor amid flood of write-ins | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
“My opponent went out and aired negative ads,” Duggan said. “Then, out of the city’s 500,000 registered voters, they found Mike Dugeon.”
With 100% of the precincts reporting, Napoleon had 28,352 votes or 30% of the total votes cast, to 50,328 votes or 53% for write-in candidates, with Duggan presumably garnering the vast majority of those.
Duggan said about 97% of write-ins were correctly spelled for Duggan.
The Mike Dugeon he referenced is a 31-year old barber who was added as a write-in candidate one day before the deadline."
So a last minute "dirty trick" by the black candidate, Napoleon, is just brushed off as a non-event?
Imagine if the cheating was against the black candidate.
Obama: "If I had a mayor in my pocket, he would look like Bennie Napoleon".
“My opponent went out and aired negative ads,” Duggan said. “Then, out of the city’s 500,000 registered voters, they found Mike Dugeon.”
With 100% of the precincts reporting, Napoleon had 28,352 votes or 30% of the total votes cast, to 50,328 votes or 53% for write-in candidates, with Duggan presumably garnering the vast majority of those.
Duggan said about 97% of write-ins were correctly spelled for Duggan.
The Mike Dugeon he referenced is a 31-year old barber who was added as a write-in candidate one day before the deadline."
So a last minute "dirty trick" by the black candidate, Napoleon, is just brushed off as a non-event?
Imagine if the cheating was against the black candidate.
Obama: "If I had a mayor in my pocket, he would look like Bennie Napoleon".
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