Joke leaves 'em gasping : Local News : The Rocky Mountain News: "A Greeley businessman apologized Wednesday after a joke about Illinois Sen. Barack Obama fell flat during the National Western Stock Show's annual Citizen of the West banquet.
William R. Farr was pretending to read telegrams congratulating this year's award recipient, University of Colorado President Hank Brown, when he pulled out a piece of paper and said, 'I have a telegram from the White House.'
Then he added, 'They're going to have to change the name of that building if Obama's elected.'"
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Political parties spoiled the party for our primary - mlive.com
Political parties spoiled the party for our primary - mlive.com: "Also, given the way the open primary is structured, a Democrat theoretically could put on a Grand Old Party hat for a day and try to shape that party's presidential field. While our formal position is that such a move is unethical, the reality is, this is a game Michiganders on both sides of the political fence love to play.
And it is allowable -- this goes for Republicans, too. You do not have to be a registered member of any party to vote, nor will requesting a partisan ballot make you a registered Republican or Democrat. While the political parties themselves are allowed to know who is and isn't voting, this information is not available to the general public."
And it is allowable -- this goes for Republicans, too. You do not have to be a registered member of any party to vote, nor will requesting a partisan ballot make you a registered Republican or Democrat. While the political parties themselves are allowed to know who is and isn't voting, this information is not available to the general public."
MCC, GVSU study plan to serve North Ottawa - mlive.com
MCC, GVSU study plan to serve North Ottawa - mlive.com: "Muskegon Community College and Grand Valley State University today will announce a joint effort that could provide new educational opportunities for North Ottawa County residents.
The plan would enable North Ottawa residents -- 25 years and older -- to complete their basic college courses at the MCC campus, said MCC President David Rule.
MCC and GVSU officials this afternoon will sign an agreement to conduct 'a feasibility study' of the plan that is expected to be completed by June"
The plan would enable North Ottawa residents -- 25 years and older -- to complete their basic college courses at the MCC campus, said MCC President David Rule.
MCC and GVSU officials this afternoon will sign an agreement to conduct 'a feasibility study' of the plan that is expected to be completed by June"
Angry school leader warns of big 'ugly' cuts - mlive.com
Angry school leader warns of big 'ugly' cuts - mlive.com: "Big spending cuts at Muskegon Public Schools are coming next year, and the results could be 'ugly.'
That was the warning Superintendent Colin Armstrong gave school board members Monday as district officials begin preparing a budget for the 2008-09 school year.
Current estimates are that $3 million will have to be slashed from the district's budget -- a proposition that makes Armstrong frustrated and angry at state funding for education."
That was the warning Superintendent Colin Armstrong gave school board members Monday as district officials begin preparing a budget for the 2008-09 school year.
Current estimates are that $3 million will have to be slashed from the district's budget -- a proposition that makes Armstrong frustrated and angry at state funding for education."
Court orders state to tighten 'factory farm' regulations - mlive.com
Court orders state to tighten 'factory farm' regulations - mlive.com: "The 200 concentrated animal feeding operations in Michigan, known as CAFOs, collectively generate more than 4 billion pounds of manure annually, according to state data. Nearly all of that manure is spread, untreated, on farm fields. The practice can pollute nearby streams with harmful bacteria.
There are at least 16 CAFOs in West Michigan. Several of the massive livestock operations, including den Dulk Dairy Farms in Ravenna and Ryzebol Dairy in Bailey, have been cited by the state in recent years for pollution violations"
There are at least 16 CAFOs in West Michigan. Several of the massive livestock operations, including den Dulk Dairy Farms in Ravenna and Ryzebol Dairy in Bailey, have been cited by the state in recent years for pollution violations"
Divided council rejects lake taxing board - mlive.com
Divided council rejects lake taxing board - mlive.com: "A divided Norton Shores City Council rejected creation of a Mona Lake taxing district Wednesday -- shocking supporters who said the health of the lake and the channel to Lake Michigan will suffer without stable funding."
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Deal afoot to alter Klamath for users - OregonLive.com
Deal afoot to alter Klamath for users - OregonLive.com: "A unique gathering of government agencies, Native Americans, farmers and fishermen Tuesday proposed removing four dams on the Klamath River, with a cornucopia of benefits running to river users ranging from $80 million to tribes to guaranteed irrigation water for farmers.
Yet the linchpin of the historic deal -- an agreement from Portland-based PacifiCorp to remove its four dams -- is missing.
Also absent are agreements from Oregon, California and Congress to pay nearly $1 billion in costs."
Yet the linchpin of the historic deal -- an agreement from Portland-based PacifiCorp to remove its four dams -- is missing.
Also absent are agreements from Oregon, California and Congress to pay nearly $1 billion in costs."
Men's 'sexually harassing' hairy chests get under gals' skin - Mainichi Daily News
Men's 'sexually harassing' hairy chests get under gals' skin - Mainichi Daily News: "Once a symbol of virility, hairy chests now gross out enough Japanese to see their exposure judged as a form of sexual harassment, according to Sunday Mainichi (1/27).
Earlier this month, East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) banned the display of a poster advertising the 1,000-year-old Somin Festival because it featured a photo of a loincloth-clad man with a bare but hairy chest.
JR East said it couldn't let festival organizers display the poster because it was sexually harassing in that many women were likely to find it offensive."
Earlier this month, East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) banned the display of a poster advertising the 1,000-year-old Somin Festival because it featured a photo of a loincloth-clad man with a bare but hairy chest.
JR East said it couldn't let festival organizers display the poster because it was sexually harassing in that many women were likely to find it offensive."
Jackson Hole energy pigs report consumption
Jackson Hole energy pigs report consumption: "He and his family talk about the energy question and his teenage son is part of the Jackson Hole Middle School Global Warming Hero League, a group of students raising awareness about climate change and its causes.
He said how energy impacts the environment is “something our family talks about a lot.”
As a member of the generation that helped build the valley economy and as a person who relied on petroleum to power his American Dream, Leeds now feels what some call “carbon guilt.”
“I have quite a bit of guilt as a member of a particular age group that is looking at passing on this sorry situation to these middle schoolers,” Leeds said."
He said how energy impacts the environment is “something our family talks about a lot.”
As a member of the generation that helped build the valley economy and as a person who relied on petroleum to power his American Dream, Leeds now feels what some call “carbon guilt.”
“I have quite a bit of guilt as a member of a particular age group that is looking at passing on this sorry situation to these middle schoolers,” Leeds said."
Jackson Hole energy pigs report consumption
Jackson Hole energy pigs report consumption: "Lower Valley customers who don’t buy green power may find it difficult to determine the source of their electrons. The company buys electricity from Bonneville Power Administration, which generates energy with nuclear plants and dams centered around the Snake and Columbia river drainages. In one sense, when valley residents toast bread in the morning they generate nuclear waste and impede salmon runs."
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
'just when I had given up'
The Columbus Dispatch : Passer-by rescues motorist 'just when I had given up': "'I've got to turn around and at least go check,' Brown told himself."
Obama-Farrakhan connection?
The Volokh Conspiracy : "Barack Obama is a member of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ. Its minister, and Obama's spiritual adviser, is the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. In 1982, the church launched Trumpet Newsmagazine; Wright's daughters serve as publisher and executive editor. Every year, the magazine makes awards in various categories. Last year, it gave the Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. Trumpeter Award to a man it said 'truly epitomized greatness.' That man is Louis Farrakhan."
"I.D.?" "We don't need no stinkin' ID!"
So much for "photo ID" necessary to vote in the Michigan primary.
I just voted and told the nice octogenarian lady that I had no photo ID.
"No problem, sir. Just fill out this form"
I only had to fill out a small form with "my" name, "my" address and "my" date of birth.
I then signed "my" name attesting that I had was "not in possession of" picture ID.
It was in my car.
"GordoM"-vote-early-and-often
Muskegon Heights endorses taxing board for Mona Lake
Norton Shores is going to get in bed with these same "water crooks" again?
And check out who will sit on the board that will spend the money!
City endorses taxing board for Mona Lake: "The Muskegon Heights City Council Monday voted unanimously to support efforts to create a board that would levy taxes for environmental improvements to Mona Lake.
The council still needs to schedule a public hearing before the new taxing district could be formed. The Norton Shores City Council has also endorsed formation of the lake board and set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Norton Shores Public Library, 705 Seminole."
The Mona Lake Watershed Council and the Mona Lake Improvement Association have been studying the issue for a year. Their proposal would raise about $90,000 annually over five years for weed reduction, dredging and other improvements. Most of the 500 affected property owners and those with lakefront lots would pay $200 annually under the proposal. An estimated 95 property owners with deeded access but no frontage would pay 25 to 50 percent of that.
The new Mona Lake Board would be composed of representatives from Norton Shores, Muskegon Heights, the county drain commissioner's office and the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners, and a resident.
And check out who will sit on the board that will spend the money!
City endorses taxing board for Mona Lake: "The Muskegon Heights City Council Monday voted unanimously to support efforts to create a board that would levy taxes for environmental improvements to Mona Lake.
The council still needs to schedule a public hearing before the new taxing district could be formed. The Norton Shores City Council has also endorsed formation of the lake board and set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Norton Shores Public Library, 705 Seminole."
The Mona Lake Watershed Council and the Mona Lake Improvement Association have been studying the issue for a year. Their proposal would raise about $90,000 annually over five years for weed reduction, dredging and other improvements. Most of the 500 affected property owners and those with lakefront lots would pay $200 annually under the proposal. An estimated 95 property owners with deeded access but no frontage would pay 25 to 50 percent of that.
The new Mona Lake Board would be composed of representatives from Norton Shores, Muskegon Heights, the county drain commissioner's office and the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners, and a resident.
Should Michigan Really Matter to Candidates?
Newsmax.com - Should Michigan Really Matter to Candidates?: "While America mostly prospered from 2000 until 2007, Michigan lost 400,000 jobs and stands to lose another 51,000 in 2008, according to University of Michigan economists.
The reason why Michigan “artificially had a recession,” former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on Sunday, is “because its government is so bad, its taxes are so high, its unionized work rules are so destructive . . .”"
The reason why Michigan “artificially had a recession,” former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on Sunday, is “because its government is so bad, its taxes are so high, its unionized work rules are so destructive . . .”"
Michigan can't fix Michigan?
Detroit Free Press tells us it's not our fault, there's nothing we can do to make our state better.
ELECTION 2008: STEPHEN HENDERSON: The next president must pay attention to our problems: "But the payoff for Michigan won't come until there's a president who 'gets it' on the troubles facing U.S. manufacturing in general and the auto industry in particular, and is willing to focus on those issues, something Washington has barely done for eight years."
STEPHEN HENDERSON is the deputy editor of the Free Press editorial page.
ELECTION 2008: STEPHEN HENDERSON: The next president must pay attention to our problems: "But the payoff for Michigan won't come until there's a president who 'gets it' on the troubles facing U.S. manufacturing in general and the auto industry in particular, and is willing to focus on those issues, something Washington has barely done for eight years."
STEPHEN HENDERSON is the deputy editor of the Free Press editorial page.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Thank God!
Do our children really need another school that denigrates reading, writing and arithmetic?
Please, let us just educate our children!
World school response remains flat - mlive.com: "A lack of public input is threatening plans to establish a bilingual 'International School' in Muskegon that officials believe could give students a competitive advantage."
Please, let us just educate our children!
World school response remains flat - mlive.com: "A lack of public input is threatening plans to establish a bilingual 'International School' in Muskegon that officials believe could give students a competitive advantage."
Dang!
Imagine if this was an "urban" format station?
We'd have national news AND national stars right here in Muskegon!
AM radio station WMHG, 'Timeless Favorites,' silenced - mlive.com: "WMHG was an automated, satellite-feed station. Its music format, from the ABC Radio Network, broadcast a middle-of-the-road oldies format that featured hits of such artists as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. The format began as 'Stardust' in 1998 and in 2007 became known as 'Timeless Favorites.'"
We'd have national news AND national stars right here in Muskegon!
AM radio station WMHG, 'Timeless Favorites,' silenced - mlive.com: "WMHG was an automated, satellite-feed station. Its music format, from the ABC Radio Network, broadcast a middle-of-the-road oldies format that featured hits of such artists as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. The format began as 'Stardust' in 1998 and in 2007 became known as 'Timeless Favorites.'"
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Hypocrite alert!
Survey shows eco-warriors are worst polluters:
A survey of travel habits has revealed that the most environmentally conscious people are also the biggest polluters.
'Green' consumers have some of the biggest carbon footprints because they are still hooked on flying abroad or driving their cars while their adherence to the green cause is mostly limited to small gestures."
A survey of travel habits has revealed that the most environmentally conscious people are also the biggest polluters.
'Green' consumers have some of the biggest carbon footprints because they are still hooked on flying abroad or driving their cars while their adherence to the green cause is mostly limited to small gestures."
See the GOP candidates!
What, no demos in our state?
MI GOP Presidential Primary Events Calendar: "The Michigan Republican Presidential Primary is Tuesday, Jan. 15.
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