Bill Maher’s Attacks on Women - NYTimes.com: Maher’s Attacks on Women
To the Editor:
Re “Please Stop Apologizing,” by Bill Maher (Op-Ed, March 22):
We’re both women who have worked in Democratic politics and the media for decades and find Bill Maher’s misogynist treatment of women candidates deeply disturbing.
Coincidentally we both hail from Alaska — where women are treated as equals — so perhaps our threshold for this kind of behavior is less than here in the Lower 48.
Mr. Maher has implicitly attempted to tie his own demeaning attacks on women to the unrelated issue of partisan-motivated fake outrage, which we agree is tiring.
While others have been held to account for their sexism, Mr. Maher remains unrepentant for his attacks on women in public life.
How can we expect women to run for office when they are essentially told to “lighten up about” and accept misogynist attacks?
The Women’s Media Center has found that such attacks on women candidates have a measurable negative effect on how voters view them.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Muskegon set to host open house for program-built home
Muskegon set to host open house for program-built home | MLive.com
The city’s program is designed to revive areas and stimulate neighborhoods by fixing up homes and, in some cases, building a new home.
As part of the program, the home is set to be sold to a qualified buyer at a relatively low price.
The new home at 1543 Hoyt was built by Kramer Builders, based in Spring Lake.
The city’s program is designed to revive areas and stimulate neighborhoods by fixing up homes and, in some cases, building a new home.
As part of the program, the home is set to be sold to a qualified buyer at a relatively low price.
The new home at 1543 Hoyt was built by Kramer Builders, based in Spring Lake.
Teachers targeted? MEA looks to restore clout after flurry of union-focused legislation
Teachers targeted? MEA looks to restore clout after flurry of union-focused legislation | MLive.com: That effort, “Protect Our Jobs” petition drive, is intended to add a constitutional amendment protecting collective bargaining and repealing many of the GOP reforms.
It will likely draw national attention and out-of-state resources, Ballenger said.
It will likely draw national attention and out-of-state resources, Ballenger said.
Muskegon County administrator, Hammersley, gets glowing evaluation and contract extension
Muskegon County administrator, Hammersley, gets glowing evaluation and contract extension | MLive.com
Hammersley also will receive basically the same fringe benefit package that is provided to county department heads.
And the cost of that package is....?
No one who voted for the "package" has a clue what it costs.
Heck, it ain't their money.
Hammersley also will receive basically the same fringe benefit package that is provided to county department heads.
And the cost of that package is....?
No one who voted for the "package" has a clue what it costs.
Heck, it ain't their money.
Superintendent: Emergency manager process 'in jeopardy' for Muskegon Heights schools
Superintendent: Emergency manager process 'in jeopardy' for Muskegon Heights schools | MLive.com
Most significantly, the manager would not be able to force a reduction in employee salaries that Sipka and his deputy say is critical for the district to have enough money to operate.
Public Act 4 allows emergency managers, with the approval of the state treasurer, to reject, modify or terminate collective bargaining agreements.
They also can suspend collective bargaining for up to five years.
Sipka and Deputy MAISD Superintendent Marios Demetriou have asked staff to agree to salary and benefit cuts of 35 percent to 40 percent, but couldn’t get an agreement.
Demetriou told the governor's financial review team, which recommended Snyder appoint an emergency manager, that without concessions the district may not survive.
“The school district barely survives right now,” Demetriou said.
“It cannot continue past this year.
Changes need to take place right away.”
Demetriou also told the review team that the staff has no copays for health insurance, other than $10 for generic prescriptions and $20 for brand name ones.
Most significantly, the manager would not be able to force a reduction in employee salaries that Sipka and his deputy say is critical for the district to have enough money to operate.
Public Act 4 allows emergency managers, with the approval of the state treasurer, to reject, modify or terminate collective bargaining agreements.
They also can suspend collective bargaining for up to five years.
Sipka and Deputy MAISD Superintendent Marios Demetriou have asked staff to agree to salary and benefit cuts of 35 percent to 40 percent, but couldn’t get an agreement.
Demetriou told the governor's financial review team, which recommended Snyder appoint an emergency manager, that without concessions the district may not survive.
“The school district barely survives right now,” Demetriou said.
“It cannot continue past this year.
Changes need to take place right away.”
Demetriou also told the review team that the staff has no copays for health insurance, other than $10 for generic prescriptions and $20 for brand name ones.
Norton Shores City Council invokes right to bore new water main
Norton Shores City Council invokes right to bore new water main | MLive.com
Norton Shores city attorney Douglas Hughes blamed the failure to reach an agreement on owners who live out of state and lack “community pride” and interest in improvements.
Norton Shores city attorney Douglas Hughes blamed the failure to reach an agreement on owners who live out of state and lack “community pride” and interest in improvements.
Ex-Mona Shores choir assistant facing big court day in choirboy sex cases
Ex-Mona Shores choir assistant facing big court day in choirboy sex cases | MLive.com
In each of those cases, involving two different boys than in the earlier case, D'Oyly is charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
In each of those cases, involving two different boys than in the earlier case, D'Oyly is charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The Sun Also Sets
The Sun Also Sets - Mark Steyn - National Review Online
Presumably they mean that, right now, our national debt, which crossed the Rubicon of 100 percent of GDP just before Christmas, is not as bad as that of Athens, although it’s worse than Britain, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, and every other European nation except Portugal, Ireland, and Italy.
Or perhaps they mean that America’s current deficit-to-GDP ratio is not quite as bad as Greece’s, although it’s worse than that of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and every other European nation except Ireland.
Presumably they mean that, right now, our national debt, which crossed the Rubicon of 100 percent of GDP just before Christmas, is not as bad as that of Athens, although it’s worse than Britain, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, and every other European nation except Portugal, Ireland, and Italy.
Or perhaps they mean that America’s current deficit-to-GDP ratio is not quite as bad as Greece’s, although it’s worse than that of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and every other European nation except Ireland.
Al-Qaeda Loves MSNBC, Wishes Death Upon Fox News
Al-Qaeda Loves MSNBC, Wishes Death Upon Fox News
In the final six months of his life, Osama bin Laden received a 21-page letter from his media advisor, U.S.-born jihadist Adam Gadahn, that lamented the firing of MSNBC host Keith Olbermann and wished death upon Fox News:
In the final six months of his life, Osama bin Laden received a 21-page letter from his media advisor, U.S.-born jihadist Adam Gadahn, that lamented the firing of MSNBC host Keith Olbermann and wished death upon Fox News:
The Witches of Le Roy
The American Spectator : The Witches of Le Roy
So it wasn't long before Erin Brockovich was in towntrying out for her next movie role and assuring everyone thatenvironmental contamination was the likely culprit.
Why environmental contamination would only affect teenage girls,particularly cheerleaders, was something left for the newspaper andTV reporters to figure out.
And of course they didn't.
So it wasn'tlong before the cameras and notebooks were following Brockovich allaround, barging onto the school grounds at one point to collectsamples proving her theory that a railroad accident that hadspilled an organic solvent forty years before must be theperpetrator.
When school officials turned them away, there wasanother TV moment in which Brockovich told CNN, "Usually when I'mconfronted by officials barring access to something, they usuallyhave something to hide."
The whole town was in general agreementand soon public officials were hooted down and accused ofcover-ups.
So it wasn't long before Erin Brockovich was in towntrying out for her next movie role and assuring everyone thatenvironmental contamination was the likely culprit.
Why environmental contamination would only affect teenage girls,particularly cheerleaders, was something left for the newspaper andTV reporters to figure out.
And of course they didn't.
So it wasn'tlong before the cameras and notebooks were following Brockovich allaround, barging onto the school grounds at one point to collectsamples proving her theory that a railroad accident that hadspilled an organic solvent forty years before must be theperpetrator.
When school officials turned them away, there wasanother TV moment in which Brockovich told CNN, "Usually when I'mconfronted by officials barring access to something, they usuallyhave something to hide."
The whole town was in general agreementand soon public officials were hooted down and accused ofcover-ups.
Friday, March 23, 2012
A modern day mission: Lancaster bomber crew prepares for action 70 years on in remarkable set of airfield pictures
A modern day mission: Lancaster bomber crew prepares for action 70 years on in remarkable set of airfield pictures | Mail OnlineForty four per cent of the men who served in the Command were killed in action.
Gun Boom Continues Despite Florida Shooting
Gun Boom Continues Despite Florida Shooting | Washington Free Beacon
Shares of Sturm Ruger & Co. (RGR) were up as high as 14 percent Thursday afternoon after CEO Michael Fifer announced the company was temporarily suspending its acceptance of new orders in an effort to meet a dramatic surge in demand for its products.
Shares of Sturm Ruger & Co. (RGR) were up as high as 14 percent Thursday afternoon after CEO Michael Fifer announced the company was temporarily suspending its acceptance of new orders in an effort to meet a dramatic surge in demand for its products.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Will California Unions Force Cities Into Stockton Syndrome?
Will California Unions Force Cities Into Stockton Syndrome? - Investors.com
As one California city slogs toward bankruptcy, others may soon try to avoid the same fate by passing pension reforms — that is, if a pro-union state government will let them.
As one California city slogs toward bankruptcy, others may soon try to avoid the same fate by passing pension reforms — that is, if a pro-union state government will let them.
Muskegon County prosecutor set to reorganize department staff positions
Muskegon County prosecutor set to reorganize department staff positions | MLive.com
However, the overall impact is unclear at this time. The Sheriff’s Office is expected to recommend a change to cover the administrative duties there.
Something stinks with this one.
Hey, Chronicle!
How 'bout a little investigative journalism here!
However, the overall impact is unclear at this time. The Sheriff’s Office is expected to recommend a change to cover the administrative duties there.
Something stinks with this one.
Hey, Chronicle!
How 'bout a little investigative journalism here!
Muskegon school board approves new elementary sex ed curriculum
Muskegon school board approves new elementary sex ed curriculum | MLive.com
The new curriculum expands the information provided to fourth- and fifth-graders to include sexual intercourse and homosexuality.
The new curriculum expands the information provided to fourth- and fifth-graders to include sexual intercourse and homosexuality.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Media Scrubs 'Malia In Mexico' Story From Web
Media Scrubs 'Malia In Mexico' Story From Web
Consequently, at the very same time American citizens are being discouraged from traveling to Mexico, Obama has no trouble loading down his 13 year-old daughter Malia with a 25 man security team, along with an adjunct unit from the Mexican government, and shipping her off for a visit.
Do you think that might be newsworthy if Bush did it?
Come to think of it, perhaps John Edwards was actually onto something with that "Two Americas" rhetoric of his, after all.
Consequently, at the very same time American citizens are being discouraged from traveling to Mexico, Obama has no trouble loading down his 13 year-old daughter Malia with a 25 man security team, along with an adjunct unit from the Mexican government, and shipping her off for a visit.
Do you think that might be newsworthy if Bush did it?
Come to think of it, perhaps John Edwards was actually onto something with that "Two Americas" rhetoric of his, after all.
Algae Alimony
Algae Alimony | Washington Free Beacon
President Obama’s most recent green energy fixation—algae—may suffer from the accusations of cronyism that have plagued his broader effort to promote non-fossil fuel energy sources through massive federal subsidies.
A pretty long list of rich cronies......and no frowny faces on ABC/NBC/CBS et al.
President Obama’s most recent green energy fixation—algae—may suffer from the accusations of cronyism that have plagued his broader effort to promote non-fossil fuel energy sources through massive federal subsidies.
A pretty long list of rich cronies......and no frowny faces on ABC/NBC/CBS et al.
Proposed Muskegon County Jail project to get input from citizens committee
EyeOnMuskegon: Proposed Muskegon County Jail project to get input from citizens committee
Better link for the application:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/citizens.htm
Scroll down to the end and print!
Better link for the application:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/citizens.htm
Scroll down to the end and print!
Two vehicle crash at Getty and Skyline in Muskegon under investigation
Two vehicle crash at Getty and Skyline in Muskegon under investigation | MLive.com
The incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on eastbound Skyline Drive at Getty Street in the city of Muskegon.
What the heck is "Skyline Dr."?
The incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on eastbound Skyline Drive at Getty Street in the city of Muskegon.
What the heck is "Skyline Dr."?
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Salazar Lied About Oil Production on Federal Lands
Salazar Lied About Oil Production on Federal Lands - By Jim Geraghty - The Campaign Spot - National Review Online
Not only is Salazar wrong, he’s wrong for every type of fossil fuel produced on federal lands.
Not only is Salazar wrong, he’s wrong for every type of fossil fuel produced on federal lands.
A Sit-Down with Muskegon's Sheriff: Why isn't the county's $7.4 million jail fund spent on fixing the current Muskegon jail?
A Sit-Down with Muskegon's Sheriff: Why isn't the county's $7.4 million jail fund spent on fixing the current Muskegon jail?
The sheriff is happy to answer additional questions regarding the sheriff's office operations. J
ust send me an email at hpeters@mlive.com or post your question as a comment under the story and I’ll be sure to send them his way.
The sheriff is happy to answer additional questions regarding the sheriff's office operations. J
ust send me an email at hpeters@mlive.com or post your question as a comment under the story and I’ll be sure to send them his way.
Muskegon 'early college' would offer five year high school-associate degree combo
Muskegon 'early college' would offer five year high school-associate degree combo | MLive.com
The program is for first generation college students and students from groups that are underrepresented in higher education, she said.
The program is for first generation college students and students from groups that are underrepresented in higher education, she said.
The American Shengnu
The American Shengnu - WSJ.com
for every hundred men who have a bachelor's degree by age 24, a whopping 148 women of the same age do. . . .
for every hundred men who have a bachelor's degree by age 24, a whopping 148 women of the same age do. . . .
Europe’s Real Crisis
Europe’s Real Crisis - Magazine - The Atlantic
Southern Europe is already living in Twilight City.
And those of us who live in Morningburg or Afternoonville should pay close attention to what happens next, because eventually, we’re all heading to that neck of the woods.
The United Nations estimates that by 2030, the number of people older than 60 will be growing more than three times as fast as the general population.
By 2050, one in every five people will be over 60. In the developed world, the proportion will be more like one in three.
Europe (along with Japan) is at the forefront of an unprecedented shift.
“The problem,” says Canning, “is that aging is a new thing.
We know quite well what the effects of going to low fertility are—but we’ve never seen this sort of aging before, so it’s hard to make predictions.”
One prediction is safe, however: aging will present challenges that, as of now, no nation has adequately prepared to face
Southern Europe is already living in Twilight City.
And those of us who live in Morningburg or Afternoonville should pay close attention to what happens next, because eventually, we’re all heading to that neck of the woods.
The United Nations estimates that by 2030, the number of people older than 60 will be growing more than three times as fast as the general population.
By 2050, one in every five people will be over 60. In the developed world, the proportion will be more like one in three.
Europe (along with Japan) is at the forefront of an unprecedented shift.
“The problem,” says Canning, “is that aging is a new thing.
We know quite well what the effects of going to low fertility are—but we’ve never seen this sort of aging before, so it’s hard to make predictions.”
One prediction is safe, however: aging will present challenges that, as of now, no nation has adequately prepared to face
Alexis Garcia: Obama Administration's Crusade Against Voter ID Laws
Alexis Garcia: Obama Administration's Crusade Against Voter ID Laws | Fox News Latino
Yes, Attorney General Eric Holder and the ideologues at the DOJ think its wrong for states like Texas to ask you to prove your identity to vote – but don’t object to the fact that you need a photo ID to get in to the actual Department of Justice building.
Yes, Attorney General Eric Holder and the ideologues at the DOJ think its wrong for states like Texas to ask you to prove your identity to vote – but don’t object to the fact that you need a photo ID to get in to the actual Department of Justice building.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Tinnitus silenced by retuning brain
Tinnitus silenced by retuning brain - Telegraph
Trials of the new therapy, called called Acoustic Coordinated Reset (ACR), have shown that it reduces the loudness and annoyance caused by tinnitus in seven out of 10 patients.
The treatment is now being made availabe to British patients at a Harley Street clinic.
Trials of the new therapy, called called Acoustic Coordinated Reset (ACR), have shown that it reduces the loudness and annoyance caused by tinnitus in seven out of 10 patients.
The treatment is now being made availabe to British patients at a Harley Street clinic.
Doctor who can’t speak English will see you now
Doctor who can’t speak English will see you now | The Sun |News
One would-be doctor told The Sun in broken English: "I need to earn money to feed my tummy."
Rashid Hussein, 40, has medical qualifications from his native Pakistan but has not worked as a doctor here.
Yet under EU rules, he does not have to take English tests because he has moved in with his brother in Basingstoke, Hants, and has been working in another EU country, Spain, for more than three months.
One would-be doctor told The Sun in broken English: "I need to earn money to feed my tummy."
Rashid Hussein, 40, has medical qualifications from his native Pakistan but has not worked as a doctor here.
Yet under EU rules, he does not have to take English tests because he has moved in with his brother in Basingstoke, Hants, and has been working in another EU country, Spain, for more than three months.
BBC News - Update for world temperature data
BBC News - Update for world temperature data
Despite the revisions, the overall warming signal has not changed.
The scientists say it has remained at about 0.75C (1.4F) since 1900.
Despite the revisions, the overall warming signal has not changed.
The scientists say it has remained at about 0.75C (1.4F) since 1900.
Organizers postpone ballot drive for corporate accountability
Organizers postpone ballot drive for corporate accountability | MLive.com
LANSING – A constitutional amendment that would requirecorporations to fully disclose their campaign spending won't go before votersin November as originally planned, organizers said Sunday.
LANSING – A constitutional amendment that would requirecorporations to fully disclose their campaign spending won't go before votersin November as originally planned, organizers said Sunday.
City of Muskegon's finances bolstered by improved economy but challenges await | MLive.com
City of Muskegon's finances bolstered by improved economy but challenges await | MLive.com
“We tried it before and we can try it again but my fellow citizens can be difficult some times,” Commissioner Steve Gawron said of the special road millage option.
But just as the city faces several difficult financial challenges in the coming years it also goes into the 2012-2013 budget process later in the spring with several advantages, Paul said.
Besides the healthy general fund balance, the city has the “legacy” costs of pension and retiree health care in relative control, labor costs are in check thanks to recent union contracts and the city’s overall debt load is low while it retains unused millage capacity, Paul said.
“We tried it before and we can try it again but my fellow citizens can be difficult some times,” Commissioner Steve Gawron said of the special road millage option.
But just as the city faces several difficult financial challenges in the coming years it also goes into the 2012-2013 budget process later in the spring with several advantages, Paul said.
Besides the healthy general fund balance, the city has the “legacy” costs of pension and retiree health care in relative control, labor costs are in check thanks to recent union contracts and the city’s overall debt load is low while it retains unused millage capacity, Paul said.
In Greece, Business Rules Can Puzzle Entrepreneurs
In Greece, Business Rules Can Puzzle Entrepreneurs - NYTimes.com
ATHENS — It was about a year ago that Fotis I. Antonopoulos, a successful Web program designer here, decided he wanted to open an e-business selling olive products.
Luckily, he already had a day job.
ATHENS — It was about a year ago that Fotis I. Antonopoulos, a successful Web program designer here, decided he wanted to open an e-business selling olive products.
Luckily, he already had a day job.
It took him 10 months — crisscrossing the city to collect dozens of forms and stamps of approval, including proof that he was up to date on his pension contributions — before he could get started.
But even that was not enough.
In perhaps the strangest twist of all, his board members were required by the Health Department to submit lung X-rays — and stool samples — since this was a food company.
Fireworks expected as Michigan State University leaders defend 2011 tuition hike
In Lansing this week: Fireworks expected as Michigan State University leaders defend 2011 tuition hike | MLive.com
University advocates say lawmakers are still steamed that the two schools found loopholes to raise tuition above the 7 percent cap last year.
University advocates say lawmakers are still steamed that the two schools found loopholes to raise tuition above the 7 percent cap last year.
Poll: U.S. Rep. John Conyers may be vulnerable incumbent
Poll: U.S. Rep. John Conyers may be vulnerable incumbent | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
Is it possible that Hansen Clarke is not Detroit’s only endangered incumbent member of Congress?
A newly-released poll by Harstad Strategic Research suggests U.S. Rep. John Conyers, second in congressional seniority only to Michigan’s John Dingell, may also be vulnerable
Is it possible that Hansen Clarke is not Detroit’s only endangered incumbent member of Congress?
A newly-released poll by Harstad Strategic Research suggests U.S. Rep. John Conyers, second in congressional seniority only to Michigan’s John Dingell, may also be vulnerable
Study: State Governments At High Risk For Corruption
Study: State Governments At High Risk For Corruption | Fox News
Eight states got an 'F,' with grades of 59 or lower: North Dakota, Michigan, South Carolina, Maine, Virginia, Wyoming, South Dakota and Georgia.
Individual reports for all 50 states can be found at http://www.stateintegrity.org.
The site, along with a companion page on Facebook, allows readers to send copies of their state report cards to elected officials, to report potential problems, and suggest solutions.
more on Michigan: http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/03/failing_grade_michigan_ranks_a.html
Eight states got an 'F,' with grades of 59 or lower: North Dakota, Michigan, South Carolina, Maine, Virginia, Wyoming, South Dakota and Georgia.
Individual reports for all 50 states can be found at http://www.stateintegrity.org.
The site, along with a companion page on Facebook, allows readers to send copies of their state report cards to elected officials, to report potential problems, and suggest solutions.
more on Michigan: http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/03/failing_grade_michigan_ranks_a.html
Holder's Brainwashing Against Guns Foreshadowed Operation Fast and Furious
Holder's Brainwashing Against Guns Foreshadowed Operation Fast and Furious
He wanted schools to talk about anti-gun propaganda “every day, every school, and every level."
Operation Fast and Furious -- in which Holder’s Department of Justice (DOJ) smuggled guns illegally to Mexican drug cartels -- could finally have provided Holder the material for that anti-gun curriculum.
On December 7, 2011, CBS News investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson (who is the only one in the mainstream media faithfully reporting this story) shared documents proving that the motive behind Operation Fast & Furious was to implement harsher gun regulations.
Ms. Attkisson reported that Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) officials within the DOJ discussed using the illegal gun sales to justify “Demand Letter 3,” which would require some gun shops to report the sales of multiple rifles or long guns.
Each new revelation pushes Operation Fast and Furious up the chain of command and provides more evidence that it was to be used for more gun control.
Here’s a review of what we know.
Readit.
Pass it on!
He wanted schools to talk about anti-gun propaganda “every day, every school, and every level."
Operation Fast and Furious -- in which Holder’s Department of Justice (DOJ) smuggled guns illegally to Mexican drug cartels -- could finally have provided Holder the material for that anti-gun curriculum.
On December 7, 2011, CBS News investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson (who is the only one in the mainstream media faithfully reporting this story) shared documents proving that the motive behind Operation Fast & Furious was to implement harsher gun regulations.
Ms. Attkisson reported that Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) officials within the DOJ discussed using the illegal gun sales to justify “Demand Letter 3,” which would require some gun shops to report the sales of multiple rifles or long guns.
Each new revelation pushes Operation Fast and Furious up the chain of command and provides more evidence that it was to be used for more gun control.
Here’s a review of what we know.
Readit.
Pass it on!
The Vetting - Holder 1995: We Must 'Brainwash' People on Guns
The Vetting - Holder 1995: We Must 'Brainwash' People on Guns
U.S. Attorney Eric Holder announcing a public campaign to "really brainwash people into thinking about guns in a vastly different way."
U.S. Attorney Eric Holder announcing a public campaign to "really brainwash people into thinking about guns in a vastly different way."
Taxpayer Watchdog Exposes the True March Madness: $2.7 Billion in Taxpayer Subsidized Arenas
Taxpayers Protection Alliance - Blog
TPA uncovered that all 13 venues hosting games during the 2012 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament have received millions of dollars in tax money.
In total, the arenas used in this year's NCAA Tournament have cost local, federal and state taxpayers a combined $2.7 billion
TPA uncovered that all 13 venues hosting games during the 2012 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament have received millions of dollars in tax money.
In total, the arenas used in this year's NCAA Tournament have cost local, federal and state taxpayers a combined $2.7 billion
U.S. Rep. Hansen Clarke to seek federal bailout to help Detroit
U.S. Rep. Hansen Clarke to seek federal bailout to help Detroit | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
U.S. Rep. Hansen Clarke wants to stop a state takeover of Detroit by getting Washington to authorize a federal bailout.
Clarke, a Detroit Democrat, said Thursday that he knows it's a long shot in the Republican-controlled Congress, "but we've got to work to bring resources back to the city.
I understand the political reality, but I can't accept that things can't change."
U.S. Rep. Hansen Clarke wants to stop a state takeover of Detroit by getting Washington to authorize a federal bailout.
Clarke, a Detroit Democrat, said Thursday that he knows it's a long shot in the Republican-controlled Congress, "but we've got to work to bring resources back to the city.
I understand the political reality, but I can't accept that things can't change."
Obama’s whopper about Rutherford B. Hayes and the telephone
Obama’s whopper about Rutherford B. Hayes and the telephone - The Washington Post
It’s bad enough for one president to knock another one for not being on Mount Rushmore, but it’s particularly egregious to do so based on incorrect information.
....Our final ruling was swayed in the end by this:
The president in particular has a responsibility to get historical facts right, and in this case he got them completely backwards.
Obama mocked Hayes for “looking backwards ... not looking forwards.”
In reality, Hayes embraced the new technology.
He should be an Obama hero, not a skunk.
Hayes is dead and buried, but he deserves an apology.
The Pinocchio Test
It’s bad enough for one president to knock another one for not being on Mount Rushmore, but it’s particularly egregious to do so based on incorrect information.
....Our final ruling was swayed in the end by this:
The president in particular has a responsibility to get historical facts right, and in this case he got them completely backwards.
Obama mocked Hayes for “looking backwards ... not looking forwards.”
In reality, Hayes embraced the new technology.
He should be an Obama hero, not a skunk.
Hayes is dead and buried, but he deserves an apology.
Four Pinocchios
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Puerto Rico’s Governor Confident About Statehood
Puerto Rico’s Governor Confident About Statehood - Fox News
But, they will vote on a statehood referendum on that day. Gov. Luis Fortuno tells Fox News it will be a process but he is confident it will happen.
But, they will vote on a statehood referendum on that day. Gov. Luis Fortuno tells Fox News it will be a process but he is confident it will happen.
School districts get $22.2 million in 'edujobs' cash, much of it coming at the expense of charter schools
School districts get $22.2 million in 'edujobs' cash, much of it coming at the expense of charter schools | MLive.com
State Education Department spokesman Martin Ackley said districts can use the money to cover an existing salary or hire someone new, but the money must be used for salaries – for people employed by the district itself.
That was a problem for charter schools, which often use teachers who technically work for a management company – resulting in the extra $17.5 million.
State Education Department spokesman Martin Ackley said districts can use the money to cover an existing salary or hire someone new, but the money must be used for salaries – for people employed by the district itself.
That was a problem for charter schools, which often use teachers who technically work for a management company – resulting in the extra $17.5 million.
Millions Could Receive Insurance Rebates In 2012, Despite Industry Opposition
Millions Could Receive Insurance Rebates In 2012, Despite Industry Opposition | Fox News
The insurance industry, along with a slew of state officials, have been fighting the policy.
Based on rules that were issued at the end of last year, Washington will require insurers to spend between 80 and 85 percent of premium dollars on medical care.
Insurance companies that violate the rule will be required to effectively refund their customers.
But while insurers say the rules could jeopardize plans across the country, customers are nevertheless expected to receive a rebate windfall starting this year.
Preliminary estimates indicate as many as 9 million Americans could receive up to $1.4 billion in rebates.
That's an average of roughly $160 a person, though the amounts are likely to vary.
The insurance industry, along with a slew of state officials, have been fighting the policy.
Based on rules that were issued at the end of last year, Washington will require insurers to spend between 80 and 85 percent of premium dollars on medical care.
Insurance companies that violate the rule will be required to effectively refund their customers.
But while insurers say the rules could jeopardize plans across the country, customers are nevertheless expected to receive a rebate windfall starting this year.
Preliminary estimates indicate as many as 9 million Americans could receive up to $1.4 billion in rebates.
That's an average of roughly $160 a person, though the amounts are likely to vary.
Minnesota Moves on Right-to-Work, Taps Mackinac Center For Bill Wording
Minnesota Moves on Right-to-Work, Taps Mackinac Center For Bill Wording [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
To be placed on the ballot, either bill would have to be passed by both the Minnesota House and Senate by simple majority votes.
In contrast, for the Legislature to put a proposal on the ballot in Michigan, two-thirds super-majority votes are required in both the House and Senate.
Union protesters are turning out at the Minnesota Capitol building for each step in the process.
The unions are already targeting six Republican senators over the issue.
To be placed on the ballot, either bill would have to be passed by both the Minnesota House and Senate by simple majority votes.
In contrast, for the Legislature to put a proposal on the ballot in Michigan, two-thirds super-majority votes are required in both the House and Senate.
Union protesters are turning out at the Minnesota Capitol building for each step in the process.
The unions are already targeting six Republican senators over the issue.
New Report Names Newspapers as the Fastest Shrinking Industry in America
New Report Names Newspapers as the Fastest Shrinking Industry in America
While renewables grew 49.2%, the Internet 24.6% and online publishing 24.3%, newspapers led the way in a downward direction, shrinking a whopping 28.4%.
While renewables grew 49.2%, the Internet 24.6% and online publishing 24.3%, newspapers led the way in a downward direction, shrinking a whopping 28.4%.
Cheeseburgers adverts same as sex and violence say SNP
Cheeseburgers adverts same as sex and violence say SNP - Politics - Scotsman.com
ADVERTS for cheeseburgers should join sex, violence and bad language and be banned from TV before 9pm, according to the Scottish government.
The SNP claim that making it illegal to show advertisements for foods with high fat, sugar or salt content before the 9pm sex and violence watershed will protect the health of children and reduce obesity.
Public health minister Michael Matheson has written to the UK government calling for the introduction of such a ban, which would affect adverts for fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King and KFC
ADVERTS for cheeseburgers should join sex, violence and bad language and be banned from TV before 9pm, according to the Scottish government.
The SNP claim that making it illegal to show advertisements for foods with high fat, sugar or salt content before the 9pm sex and violence watershed will protect the health of children and reduce obesity.
Public health minister Michael Matheson has written to the UK government calling for the introduction of such a ban, which would affect adverts for fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King and KFC
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