Bummer dudes!
Friday, March 14, 2008
'Military Recruiters Are Under Attack,' Group Says
'Military Recruiters Are Under Attack,' Group Says: "'They were left with no other choice but to cut the flow of bodies for the war,' he said"
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Apparent Fraud Costs GOP Group Heavily
Apparent Fraud Costs GOP Group Heavily: "The committee in charge of running House Republican campaigns said Thursday that a former treasurer 'deceived and betrayed' the group, which is missing hundreds of thousands of dollars - and possibly more - due to fraudulent acts conducted over the past several years."
Teacher of the year
A truly wonderful story and a truly wonderful teacher.
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Veterans Return Desks
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Veterans Return Desks
Iowa Man Celebrates 100th Birthday With Wings and Women at Hooters
This is a man who had a great life!
Kind of a bummer for folks who spent their lives eating broccoli.
Iowa Man Celebrates 100th Birthday With Wings and Women at Hooters: "I don't know how I did it,' Persinger told the newspaper. 'Good living, I guess. A lot of good food. Steaks, fried potatoes.'"
Kind of a bummer for folks who spent their lives eating broccoli.
Iowa Man Celebrates 100th Birthday With Wings and Women at Hooters: "I don't know how I did it,' Persinger told the newspaper. 'Good living, I guess. A lot of good food. Steaks, fried potatoes.'"
Kwame Kilpatrick should resign
Finally, a man with guts speaks the truth!
Michigan attorney general says Kwame Kilpatrick should resign: "Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox said Wednesday that Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick should resign because he is a liar and a race-baiter 'on par with David Duke and George Wallace' and no longer fit for office.
Cox told WJR-AM he was shocked by the black leader's televised use of the N-word and his appeal for support while attacking opponents as racist.
'I thought his statements were reprehensible,' said Cox, who is white. 'It was race-baiting on par with David Duke and George Wallace — all to save his political career.'"
Michigan attorney general says Kwame Kilpatrick should resign: "Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox said Wednesday that Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick should resign because he is a liar and a race-baiter 'on par with David Duke and George Wallace' and no longer fit for office.
Cox told WJR-AM he was shocked by the black leader's televised use of the N-word and his appeal for support while attacking opponents as racist.
'I thought his statements were reprehensible,' said Cox, who is white. 'It was race-baiting on par with David Duke and George Wallace — all to save his political career.'"
An opportunity to be heard
MRC Action: "Petition to Media: Demand Balance in 2008 Election Coverage"
Hollywood incentives?
Why not reduce taxes on the rest of businesses that might consider Michigan?
Maybe Hollywood just pays better?
State lawmakers pass incentives to lure Hollywood: "The Legislature is starting to pass bills aimed at making Michigan one of the country's most attractive states in which to make a movie.
The legislation would give movie studios a 40 percent credit or rebate on their production costs."
State lawmakers pass incentives to lure Hollywood: "The Legislature is starting to pass bills aimed at making Michigan one of the country's most attractive states in which to make a movie.
The legislation would give movie studios a 40 percent credit or rebate on their production costs."
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Proposed Law Looks to Wipe Out Problem
Proposed Law Looks to Wipe Out Problem: "State Senator Victor Crist, a Republican from Tampa, felt the problem was so important, a law must be passed to protect the backsides of anyone in Florida. The measure will also try to regulate the cleanliness of restrooms in eating establishments.
Mr Whipple?
Is there a Charmin connection here?
My Way News - Sheriff: Woman Sat on Toilet for 2 Years: "Ness County Sheriff Bryan Whipple said it appeared the 35-year-old Ness City woman's skin had grown around the seat."
Hillary called "liar"
Nobel winner: Hillary Clinton's 'silly' Irish peace claims - Telegraph: "I don’t want to rain on the thing for her but being a cheerleader for something is slightly different from being a principal player.'
Mrs Clinton has made Northern Ireland key to her claims of having extensive foreign policy experience, which helped her defeat Barack Obama in Ohio and Texas on Tuesday after she presented herself as being ready to tackle foreign policy crises at 3am.
'I helped to bring peace to Northern Ireland,' she told CNN on Wednesday. But negotiators from the parties that helped broker the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 told The Daily Telegraph that her role was peripheral and that she played no part in the gruelling political talks over the years."
Mrs Clinton has made Northern Ireland key to her claims of having extensive foreign policy experience, which helped her defeat Barack Obama in Ohio and Texas on Tuesday after she presented herself as being ready to tackle foreign policy crises at 3am.
'I helped to bring peace to Northern Ireland,' she told CNN on Wednesday. But negotiators from the parties that helped broker the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 told The Daily Telegraph that her role was peripheral and that she played no part in the gruelling political talks over the years."
Cell-phone fees approved - mlive.com
Cell-phone fees approved - mlive.com: "In Muskegon County, all telephone customers will pay a 34-cent monthly surcharge. For cell-phone and Internet phone users, that will be a new fee. For land-line customers, it will be a reduction of more than 50 percent from the old monthly fee of 72 cents."
Monday, March 10, 2008
Minn. lawmaker wants scent-free schools - Yahoo! News
Minn. lawmaker wants scent-free schools - Yahoo! News: "Rep. Karen Clark, a Democrat, first proposed banning fragrances in Minneapolis schools, one of the state's largest school districts."
Clinton Link In Brazil Ethanol Probe, Labor-Abuse Probe Targets Brazilian Ethanol Company In Which Bill Clinton Has Small Investment - CBS News
Clinton Link In Brazil Ethanol Probe, Labor-Abuse Probe Targets Brazilian Ethanol Company In Which Bill Clinton Has Small Investment - CBS News: "A team from Brazil's Labor Ministry found 'degrading' living conditions for 133 sugarcane workers employed by an ethanol company whose investors include former President Clinton and other high-profile financial players."
Kentucky Lawmaker Wants to Make Anonymous Internet Posting Illegal - Video - WTVQ 36 - Lexington, Kentucky
Kentucky Lawmaker Wants to Make Anonymous Internet Posting Illegal - Video - WTVQ 36 - Lexington, Kentucky: "Representative Couch says he filed the bill in hopes of cutting down on online bullying. He says that has especially been a problem in his Eastern Kentucky district."
Spitzer's Wife Silda Joins Democrat Pissed-Off Wives Club, Plans Senate Bid @ AMERICAN DIGEST
Jeepers!
It was only $5000 a boink!
It's not like the governor was boinking the kids out of kollege.......
http://americandigest.org/mt-archives/bad_americans/spitzers_wife_s.php
It was only $5000 a boink!
It's not like the governor was boinking the kids out of kollege.......
http://americandigest.org/mt-archives/bad_americans/spitzers_wife_s.php
Summer Celebration - Turning point?
Change is in the air for Summer Celebration: "'If we are not operated as a business, Summer Celebration won't survive. We have to turn this (festival) around or we won't be around,' he said."
Vatican lists new sins, including pollution | Reuters
Vatican lists new sins, including pollution "60 percent of Catholic faithful in Italy stopped going to confession."
My Way News - Democrat Wins Hastert's Seat in Illinois
My Way News - Democrat Wins Hastert's Seat in Illinois: "I'm really disappointed that we came up second but that's where we're at,' Oberweis said."
My Way News - AP Probe Finds Drugs in Drinking Water
My Way News - AP Probe Finds Drugs in Drinking Water: "To be sure, the concentrations of these pharmaceuticals are tiny, measured in quantities of parts per billion or trillion, far below the levels of a medical dose. Also, utilities insist their water is safe.
But the presence of so many prescription drugs - and over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen and ibuprofen - in so much of our drinking water is heightening worries among scientists of long-term consequences to human health."
But the presence of so many prescription drugs - and over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen and ibuprofen - in so much of our drinking water is heightening worries among scientists of long-term consequences to human health."
My Way News - Spain's Socialists Win Re-Election
My Way News - Spain's Socialists Win Re-Election: "Zapatero's record, which includes reforms such as legalizing gay marriage and granting on-demand divorce"
Sunday, March 09, 2008
We Five ... still kickin'
I saw them on PBS tonight.
Amazing!
Beverly Bivens is gone but the group is still playing gigs.
Tucker Carlson unintentionally reveals the role of the American press - Glenn Greenwald - Salon.com
Tucker Carlson unintentionally reveals the role of the American press - Glenn Greenwald - Salon.com: "the effect is on the relationship between the press and the powerful. People don't talk to you when you go out of your way to hurt them as you did in this piece.
Don't you think that hurts the rest of us in our effort to get to the truth from the principals in these campaigns?"
Don't you think that hurts the rest of us in our effort to get to the truth from the principals in these campaigns?"
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Couch Potato Entitlement - WSJ.com
Couch Potato Entitlement - WSJ.com: "Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez says digital TV will 'improve our quality of life'"
WZZM13 - Springing forward tied to car crashes: Experts blame sleepy drivers
WZZM13 - Springing forward tied to car crashes: Experts blame sleepy drivers: "Adults need at least eight hours of sleep a night and children need more, depending on their age. But most do not get that much."
Series of blunders turned the plastic bag into global villain - Times Online
Series of blunders turned the plastic bag into global villain - Times Online: "The widely stated accusation that the bags kill 100,000 animals and a million seabirds every year are false, experts have told The Times."
Friday, March 07, 2008
Disney steers clear of Path to 9/11 DVD | Entertainment | Reuters
Disney steers clear of Path to 9/11 DVD Entertainment Reuters: "Top brass at Disney were called on Thursday to defend their decision not to release the controversial miniseries 'The Path to 9/11' on DVD"
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Les Misérables - 1987 Tony Awards
This is another gift from the web.
Just for Les Mis lovers..... and anyone who isn't.
Dang, it got me misty....
YouTube - Les Misérables - 1987 Tony Awards
Even better with the reunion!
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=WMlG1RWXBK0&feature=related
Even better with the reunion!
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=WMlG1RWXBK0&feature=related
Ruling seen as a threat to many home-schooling families - Los Angeles Times
Ruling seen as a threat to many home-schooling families - Los Angeles Times: "Parents who lack teaching credentials cannot educate their children at home, according to a state appellate court ruling that is sending waves of fear through California's home schooling families."
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
FOXNews.com - Good Samaritan Dies After Trying to Catch Thieves Taking Starbucks Tip Jar - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
FOXNews.com - Good Samaritan Dies After Trying to Catch Thieves Taking Starbucks Tip Jar - Local News News Articles National News US News: "There's two sides to every story,' Paillou said. 'We need to talk to the suspects.'"
MDOT helping drivers handle roundabouts - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
MDOT helping drivers handle roundabouts - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "In recognition of a growing number of sometimes-confusing traffic circles in Michigan, like the new one at Third and Clay in downtown Muskegon, the Michigan Department of Transportation has thoughtfully provided instructions in its newly released 2008 state map."
The Volokh Conspiracy - You Can't Read That!:
The Volokh Conspiracy - You Can't Read That!:: "Employee of public university disciplined for engaging in 'racial harassment' for reading a book called Notre Dame vs. the Klan: How the Fighting Irish Defeated the Ku Klux Klan. Apparently, the fact that the book had the phrase 'Ku Klux Klan' in its title was enough to set the regulatory gears in motion. Paul Secunda has the details at Concurring Opinions."
The Swamp: Poll: Public believes McCain, not NY Times
The Swamp: Poll: Public believes McCain, not NY Times: "According to the study, the only groups likely to believe the newspaper were African Americans, Democrats and liberals. Conservative Republicans believed McCain by 65.5 percent compared to 6.3 percent who believed the newspaper."
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Staffers: Drain boss made threats - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Staffers: Drain boss made threats - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "He said the women in his office may have filed the complaint because 'females can't handle pressure like a male.'"
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Kruse Kronicle: Taxing Questions
Kruse Kronicle: Taxing Questions: "Finally, keep in mind the New York Times article two weeks a ago that pointed out that while the bottom quintile has $9,974 in income per household a year it spends $18,153. That means non-cash assistance (as well draws on savings in the case of retired or unemployed payers) nearly doubles the actual income of the bottom quintile.
Rather than populist outcry over 'tax cuts for the wealthy,' maybe we need to look at the whole package of consequences that come from tax policy. Is the final objective really to have all taxes paid by the top 1% of society?"
Rather than populist outcry over 'tax cuts for the wealthy,' maybe we need to look at the whole package of consequences that come from tax policy. Is the final objective really to have all taxes paid by the top 1% of society?"
Bummer dude!
Money trumps lies?
Or the lack thereof....
Heh...
Global warming pioneer's job threatened - Independent.co.uk: "Dr Sparks may soon be out of a job due to swingeing cuts at the centre. Its three leading wildlife research stations, Monks Wood, Winfrith in Dorset and Banchory, near Aberdeen are being scrapped. The latter two have already gone; a precise date has not yet been set for the closure of Monks Wood, but it is expected to happen this year."
Or the lack thereof....
Heh...
Global warming pioneer's job threatened - Independent.co.uk: "Dr Sparks may soon be out of a job due to swingeing cuts at the centre. Its three leading wildlife research stations, Monks Wood, Winfrith in Dorset and Banchory, near Aberdeen are being scrapped. The latter two have already gone; a precise date has not yet been set for the closure of Monks Wood, but it is expected to happen this year."
Our government at war with us!
My Forbidden Fruits (and Vegetables) - New York Times: "But consumers who would like to be able to buy local fruits and vegetables not just at farmers’ markets, but also in the produce aisle of their supermarket, will be dismayed to learn that the federal government works deliberately and forcefully to prevent the local food movement from expanding.
South American war?
Ecuador leader 'linked to Farc': "Colombia has said documents found in a cross-border raid suggest links between left-wing Farc rebels and Ecuador's President Rafael Correa.
Colombian troops had entered Ecuador in a raid that killed a Farc leader, Raul Reyes, and 16 other rebels."
Colombian troops had entered Ecuador in a raid that killed a Farc leader, Raul Reyes, and 16 other rebels."
Fallen girl's courage had huge effect on Neitzel
Greenandwhite.com: Fallen girl's courage had huge effect on Neitzel: "Just like every other Saturday in the fall, 11-year-old Natalie Freiburger of Charlotte was playing soccer with her youth team.
Two days later, she was diagnosed with what her mother described as 'a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer.'"...
Two days later, she was diagnosed with what her mother described as 'a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer.'"...
Natalie was such a Neitzel fan, that after she was diagnosed - and got her head shaved - she had a picture taken of herself to emulate a picture of Neitzel pumping his fists in an MSU win over Wisconsin last season.
The pictures hung side by side, on the door of her hospital room.
Neitzel and Natalie began communicating frequently on the Web page and via e-mail. He visited her on Christmas Eve, gave her a hat and a Sparty doll, let her wear his letter jacket.
She told him she had one concern - how her parents would be able to cope with her death. That struck Neitzel, as it had her parents.
"One night, her father was crying on the end of her bed and she said, 'It's OK, Dad, I'm going to be all right,' "
The pictures hung side by side, on the door of her hospital room.
Neitzel and Natalie began communicating frequently on the Web page and via e-mail. He visited her on Christmas Eve, gave her a hat and a Sparty doll, let her wear his letter jacket.
She told him she had one concern - how her parents would be able to cope with her death. That struck Neitzel, as it had her parents.
"One night, her father was crying on the end of her bed and she said, 'It's OK, Dad, I'm going to be all right,' "
Seeding or ceding the future? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Seeding or ceding the future? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Funded by the region's $15 million WIRED initiate, Innovation Works is an online data base where inventors can post their ideas and companies can post their needs for a new product or process."
A third of public school students lives in poverty - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
A third of public school students lives in poverty - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "In Grand Rapids and Kelloggsville schools, four of every five live in poverty, according to federal statistics on students who get free or reduced-price school lunches."
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Marion Cotillard's 9/11 conspiracy theory - Telegraph
Marion Cotillard's 9/11 conspiracy theory - Telegraph: "Turning to America’s space programme, she said: 'Did a man really walk on the moon? I saw plenty of documentaries on it, and I really wondered. And in any case I don’t believe all they tell me, that’s for sure.'"
Airport patrons say valet service used their cars - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Airport patrons say valet service used their cars - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "They provide a very good service that we get compliments on,' Schedlbauer said. 'Typically, they provide excellent customer service.'"
Friday, February 29, 2008
Watch the videos: Community College 'drag show' - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com#more#more#more#more
Watch the videos: Community College 'drag show' - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com#more#more#more#more: "raised $900 for the Muskegon County Health Department. About 150 people attended.
The health department will use the money to provide safe-sex products for free distribution at local bars"
The health department will use the money to provide safe-sex products for free distribution at local bars"
Man Critical After Ricin Find in Vegas
Man Critical After Ricin Find in Vegas: "Police say a man is in critical condition after the deadly toxin ricin was found in his Las Vegas motel room.
Las Vegas police Lt. Lewis Roberts says the man has been in a coma since he was found in his room at the Extended Stay America Motel on Thursday.
He's one of seven people hospitalized after the ricin was discovered. Police have said most were examined as a precaution.
Roberts says police don't think foul play is involved,"
Las Vegas police Lt. Lewis Roberts says the man has been in a coma since he was found in his room at the Extended Stay America Motel on Thursday.
He's one of seven people hospitalized after the ricin was discovered. Police have said most were examined as a precaution.
Roberts says police don't think foul play is involved,"
District may seek bond issue for $8.47 million in upgrades - mlive.com
District may seek bond issue for $8.47 million in upgrades - mlive.com: "The district is finishing up $4.2 million in improvements to security, technology -- including computers, video equipment and a phone system -- and transportation. The improvements are financed by a 0.65-mill, 10-year tax hike approved by voters in 2005.
At that same time, voters approved a 1-mill, 10-year sinking fund for about $10 million in capital improvements, such as roofs, boilers and parking lots.
Babbitt said there are still upgrades and enhancements that are needed. They include safety and security, such as more security cameras and keyless entry doors; buses; technology upgrades; a new performing arts classroom at the middle school; and at the high school, modernizing and expanding the 50-year-old main gymnasium, and installing artificial turf at the stadium.
These improvements could be done without asking voters to approve a bond, but would put immense pressure on the general fund, and couldn't be done without 'dramatic' cuts to programs, he said."
At that same time, voters approved a 1-mill, 10-year sinking fund for about $10 million in capital improvements, such as roofs, boilers and parking lots.
Babbitt said there are still upgrades and enhancements that are needed. They include safety and security, such as more security cameras and keyless entry doors; buses; technology upgrades; a new performing arts classroom at the middle school; and at the high school, modernizing and expanding the 50-year-old main gymnasium, and installing artificial turf at the stadium.
These improvements could be done without asking voters to approve a bond, but would put immense pressure on the general fund, and couldn't be done without 'dramatic' cuts to programs, he said."
Maybe a "liberal hunt" would work better?
Education likely first step in city 'deer crisis' - mlive.com: "Nancy Nagtzaam, a member of the task force, encourages residents to be patient while officials continue to study the issue.
'We just can't do it over night,' she said."
'We just can't do it over night,' she said."
County still wrestling with road commission issue - mlive.com
County still wrestling with road commission issue - mlive.com: "the county board has heard complaints about road commission representation and salaries. Along with increasing the size of the road commission, county commissioners also have cut salaries and benefits."
Muskegon Heights "success"
Yeah, right.
9 years of Heights city ownership.
Anyone wonder what this "success" cost during the 9 years?
Anyone wonder if the new owner got "special" funding for their payment?
DDA sells downtown building : "The DDA had owned the Noel Building since 1999."
9 years of Heights city ownership.
Anyone wonder what this "success" cost during the 9 years?
Anyone wonder if the new owner got "special" funding for their payment?
DDA sells downtown building : "The DDA had owned the Noel Building since 1999."
Excellent reason to cut college spending!
Michigan spending more on prisons than college - mlive.com: "Michigan is one of just four states to spend more money on prisons than higher education, according to a new report.
The study, released Thursday, estimated that Michigan spent $1.19 on corrections for every $1 spent on public universities and community colleges last fiscal year. Only Vermont's ratio was higher. Minnesota had the lowest ratio, spending 17 cents on prisons for every $1 on higher education."
The study, released Thursday, estimated that Michigan spent $1.19 on corrections for every $1 spent on public universities and community colleges last fiscal year. Only Vermont's ratio was higher. Minnesota had the lowest ratio, spending 17 cents on prisons for every $1 on higher education."
Is the new "N-word" B Hussein's middle name?
RNC denounces using Obama's full name - UPI.com: "Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan Thursday condemned the Tennessee Republican Party's use of Barack Obama's full name in a recent release."
Dave Clark Five singer Smith dies at age 64 | Entertainment | Reuters
Dave Clark Five singer Smith dies at age 64 Entertainment Reuters: "Mike Smith, the lead singer of the 1960s British band the Dave Clark Five, died on Thursday of pneumonia at an English hospital, his U.S. agent said."
Thursday, February 28, 2008
University of Michigan defends use of endowment - Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
University of Michigan defends use of endowment - Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com: "Tuition for in-state freshmen at U-M was $10,447 this fall, up 71 percent from $6,098 in fall 1998, charts in the report show. U-M's endowment, meanwhile, has grown more than 200 percent since 1998."
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Canadian "Free" healthcare collapses.
Well, duh....
Investor's Business Daily -- Promise Of Choice: "Actually, when 40% of the province's $60 billion budget is spent on health care, or when public health care costs in Canada are growing at twice the rate of the economy as a whole, we'd say the crisis point was reached long ago."
Investor's Business Daily -- Promise Of Choice: "Actually, when 40% of the province's $60 billion budget is spent on health care, or when public health care costs in Canada are growing at twice the rate of the economy as a whole, we'd say the crisis point was reached long ago."
7,700 hours of overtime?
Something is wrong here.
Road commission plans $5.8 million in projects
"Through Monday, the Muskegon County Road Commission has spent $3.4 million in snow plowing, salting and sanding county roads in this winter of heavy snows, Hulka said.
That is $516,725 over budget with several more weeks of potential winter weather ahead. The cost overruns are being inflated by 7,700 hours of overtime for plowing already this winter due to the heavy snows, Hulka said."
Road commission plans $5.8 million in projects
"Through Monday, the Muskegon County Road Commission has spent $3.4 million in snow plowing, salting and sanding county roads in this winter of heavy snows, Hulka said.
That is $516,725 over budget with several more weeks of potential winter weather ahead. The cost overruns are being inflated by 7,700 hours of overtime for plowing already this winter due to the heavy snows, Hulka said."
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
"More Ballots Cast Than Voters Recorded"
"The report indicates 5,300 more ballots were cast than voters recorded, and it cites 1,305 unenterable on-site registration cards in Milwaukee as a possible reason for this voter gap."
Global warming to the rescue!
Snow may boost Lake Michigan by 6 inches
"If winter has you singing the blues, consider this: Above-average snowfall and brutally cold temperatures in recent weeks could keep Lake Michigan's sinking water level from hitting a record low this summer.
Above-average precipitation in January and extensive ice cover on Lake Michigan caused water levels to rise 3 inches last month, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers."
"If winter has you singing the blues, consider this: Above-average snowfall and brutally cold temperatures in recent weeks could keep Lake Michigan's sinking water level from hitting a record low this summer.
Above-average precipitation in January and extensive ice cover on Lake Michigan caused water levels to rise 3 inches last month, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers."
"A religion of peace...."
The Volokh Conspiracy5: "'Hamas Children TV Bunny ... Threatens to Kill Danes over Muhammad Cartoons':"
Forget global warming: Welcome to the new Ice Age
Forget global warming: Welcome to the new Ice Age: "China is surviving its most brutal winter in a century. Temperatures in the normally balmy south were so low for so long that some middle-sized cities went days and even weeks without electricity because once power lines had toppled it was too cold or too icy to repair them.
There have been so many snow and ice storms in Ontario and Quebec in the past two months that the real estate market has felt the pinch as home buyers have stayed home rather than venturing out looking for new houses."
There have been so many snow and ice storms in Ontario and Quebec in the past two months that the real estate market has felt the pinch as home buyers have stayed home rather than venturing out looking for new houses."
His Dad's Flag
WGVU: Flag for a Father (2008-02-26):
Private First Class Jack G. Rasey died from shrapnel wounds sustained in Germany in 1945.
So in remembrance of his father, the younger Rasey recently purchased a 20-by-30-foot U.S. flag for 800 dollars and donated it to Muskegon County's Fruitport Township.
The township which flies it near the busy interchange of Interstate 96 and U.S. Highway 131.
Private First Class Jack G. Rasey died from shrapnel wounds sustained in Germany in 1945.
So in remembrance of his father, the younger Rasey recently purchased a 20-by-30-foot U.S. flag for 800 dollars and donated it to Muskegon County's Fruitport Township.
The township which flies it near the busy interchange of Interstate 96 and U.S. Highway 131.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Journalistic malpractice!
Our socialist newspaper treats exploding farm prices/profits as a wondrous event.
As if there were no corresponding increase in what the consumer pays.
Next day they'll bleat about high prices charged by Walmart.
No wonder the "cancel my subscription" calls just roll in every day at The Chronicle.
Winter-wheat plantings rise with price - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Michigan corn prices are up 41 percent from January 2007, and soybeans are up 69 percent. So, depending on how the crop weathers the winter, the farmer who planted wheat last fall still 'may change his mind this spring and plow that field up' to make room for summer crops, Springborn said."
As if there were no corresponding increase in what the consumer pays.
Next day they'll bleat about high prices charged by Walmart.
No wonder the "cancel my subscription" calls just roll in every day at The Chronicle.
Winter-wheat plantings rise with price - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Michigan corn prices are up 41 percent from January 2007, and soybeans are up 69 percent. So, depending on how the crop weathers the winter, the farmer who planted wheat last fall still 'may change his mind this spring and plow that field up' to make room for summer crops, Springborn said."
Accafellas singing "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
MG from Muskegon sends:
Amazing and these guys are gonna be piloting our jets in the future.
Gotta love America!
YouTube - [A Capella] Accafellas singing "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Listen to the end.
Amazing and these guys are gonna be piloting our jets in the future.
Gotta love America!
YouTube - [A Capella] Accafellas singing "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Listen to the end.
Beer vs Food!
I like food.
I also like beer.
I'm also aware that we have a law in Michigan that required stores to give 10 times the difference of the mispricing.
But when I bought a case of beer at Walmart the price charged was different from the sticker on the case.
When I brought my proof to the supervisor, she told me that alcohol wasn't covered by the law.
Anyone know any different?
http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-164--134114--,00.html
I also like beer.
I'm also aware that we have a law in Michigan that required stores to give 10 times the difference of the mispricing.
But when I bought a case of beer at Walmart the price charged was different from the sticker on the case.
When I brought my proof to the supervisor, she told me that alcohol wasn't covered by the law.
Anyone know any different?
http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-164--134114--,00.html
Evil pharma?
Interesting.
Sure refutes a lot of what we hear EVERYWHERE.
Why can't we just fund R&D from pharmaceutical advertising budgets?: "People who rail against the pharmaceutical industry are fond of noting that about 20% of industry revenues go to marketing, with the implication that this is all wasted on advertising baldness cures during Golden Girls reruns. But just the top ten firms in the pharmaceutical industry took in about $350 billion in revenue in 2007, 20% of which is $70 billion. The entire US expenditure on advertising by all companies in all media forms totaled something like $150 billion in 2007. I know it seems like every other commercial you see is for Botox, but most advertising is not done by pharmaceutical firms.
In fact, advertising is only a small fraction of that marketing expense. Over half of it expense consists of free samples, the offering of which seems to me like an unalloyed public good."
Sure refutes a lot of what we hear EVERYWHERE.
Why can't we just fund R&D from pharmaceutical advertising budgets?: "People who rail against the pharmaceutical industry are fond of noting that about 20% of industry revenues go to marketing, with the implication that this is all wasted on advertising baldness cures during Golden Girls reruns. But just the top ten firms in the pharmaceutical industry took in about $350 billion in revenue in 2007, 20% of which is $70 billion. The entire US expenditure on advertising by all companies in all media forms totaled something like $150 billion in 2007. I know it seems like every other commercial you see is for Botox, but most advertising is not done by pharmaceutical firms.
In fact, advertising is only a small fraction of that marketing expense. Over half of it expense consists of free samples, the offering of which seems to me like an unalloyed public good."
RINO alert!
No prid quo pro?
GVSU prez: Universities need funding help - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Committee member Sen. Bill Hardiman, a Kentwood Republican and GVSU grad, urged legislators to agree to a funding floor for universities."
GVSU prez: Universities need funding help - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Committee member Sen. Bill Hardiman, a Kentwood Republican and GVSU grad, urged legislators to agree to a funding floor for universities."
GVSU! Gimme the facts, I'll give you the money.... maybe...
GVSU prez: Universities need funding help - : "Since the 1982-83 school year, Grand Valley has experienced a steep increase in enrollment but funding increases of only $50 per student, Haas said. Grand Valley now receives $3,172 per student in state aid.(from us Michigan taxpayers)"
Umm, Mr. GVSU prez.
What's your total per student increase including increased fees, tuition, Fed money and other revenue to the school?
Mr. GVSU. How 'bout giving us a nifty spreadsheet of GVSU expenditures and hours worked by teachers at GVSU?
Umm, Mr. GVSU prez.
What's your total per student increase including increased fees, tuition, Fed money and other revenue to the school?
Mr. GVSU. How 'bout giving us a nifty spreadsheet of GVSU expenditures and hours worked by teachers at GVSU?
Why do we continue to elect democrat pols?
"relatively restrained"?
We're getting killed in the "tax-out/spending-in war"!
My God. The entire state is becoming Detroit-like in its blind belief that democrats will stop being democrat-like.
Car-eating potholes ahead Freep.com Detroit Free Press: "Michigan's congressional delegation, as it turns out, is relatively restrained compared to other states: The earmarks they put in the current bill work out to $53 per Michigander, compared to a national average of $86. But add in the fact that Michigan remains a donor state, getting back only 91-92 cents of every dollar that state drivers send to Washington, and it becomes obvious that any distortion in federal financing has a big impact on money available for road maintenance here."
Where is the money going?
Mona Shores to replace 600 computers - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "The district plans to replace 600 desktop computers in labs districtwide this summer, completing improvements funded with a 0.65-mill, $4.2 million bond issue approved by voters in 2005."
I don't know if they need new computers or not but I do know that I'd like to know where all the money is/has gone.
$4.2 million here, $4.2 million there.....
I don't know if they need new computers or not but I do know that I'd like to know where all the money is/has gone.
$4.2 million here, $4.2 million there.....
Don't they really mean "agitators"?
Seriously.
This is why folks are running away from newspapers.
What a vapid headline.
They don't want no stinkin' public at their meeting.
They want the self described "environmentalists"!
Public to have say on Muskegon Lake cleanup - mlive.com: "Muskegon Lake is much cleaner than it was 25 years ago, but serious problems remain,"
What do you bet that those "serious problems" will cost (lot's) and who do you think is gonna pay (us)?
This is why folks are running away from newspapers.
What a vapid headline.
They don't want no stinkin' public at their meeting.
They want the self described "environmentalists"!
Public to have say on Muskegon Lake cleanup - mlive.com: "Muskegon Lake is much cleaner than it was 25 years ago, but serious problems remain,"
What do you bet that those "serious problems" will cost (lot's) and who do you think is gonna pay (us)?
Your tax dollars at work!
Report: Jackson flight school lacked oversight - Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com: "Jackson Community College officials say their internal investigation into an instructor using a plane for personal trips concluded the flight school lacked proper oversight of airplane keys and flight logs.
Keys to aircraft were left out in unsecured areas and flight logs were incomplete or missing, said JCC spokeswoman Cindy Allen.
The former director of the school, John Feldvary, resigned earlier this month in the wake of the probe after then-instructor Jeff Essenmacher flew a college-owned plane to Boyne Mountain on Jan. 18 to go snowboarding."
Keys to aircraft were left out in unsecured areas and flight logs were incomplete or missing, said JCC spokeswoman Cindy Allen.
The former director of the school, John Feldvary, resigned earlier this month in the wake of the probe after then-instructor Jeff Essenmacher flew a college-owned plane to Boyne Mountain on Jan. 18 to go snowboarding."
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Supremes thwart Michigan-destroying democrat thugs
The "state lawmakers" who want to open the class action floodgates on businesses who comply with the FDA are democrat, job destroyers.
A redundancy, I'll admit.
High court ruling backs state's drug shield law: "The court this week limited the liability of medical device companies that comply with federal regulations.
State lawmakers should abandon efforts to repeal the Michigan law, which protects drug companies that comply with standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and whose products were tested and approved by the agency."
A redundancy, I'll admit.
High court ruling backs state's drug shield law: "The court this week limited the liability of medical device companies that comply with federal regulations.
State lawmakers should abandon efforts to repeal the Michigan law, which protects drug companies that comply with standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and whose products were tested and approved by the agency."
Michigan's "taxpayer black hole"
"What can the REGION afford.....?"
Well now.
Detroit is bankrupt. Michigan is bankrupt. Just what "region" is he talking about?
Keep the next Cobo proposal simple: "What can the region afford and who's willing to pitch in? Those involved in the Cobo talks say a project in the $400 million to $450 million range -- everything included -- would be saleable."
Well now.
Detroit is bankrupt. Michigan is bankrupt. Just what "region" is he talking about?
Keep the next Cobo proposal simple: "What can the region afford and who's willing to pitch in? Those involved in the Cobo talks say a project in the $400 million to $450 million range -- everything included -- would be saleable."
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Springsteen loonies a bit late?
Guys!
We won the war!
Springsteen, Young join anti-war soundtrack Entertainment Reuters: "Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and Peal Jam have contributed tunes to the anti-war soundtrack"
Friday, February 22, 2008
Obama magic!
Power Line: He's good for what ails you, and Mexico too: "Most magically of all, Obama will fix Mexico's economy even while refusing to trade with Mexico unless it complies with U.S. labor and environmental standards.
I know the competition is fierce, but Obama may turn out to be the most intellectually dishonest Democratic presidential nominee of my lifetime."
I know the competition is fierce, but Obama may turn out to be the most intellectually dishonest Democratic presidential nominee of my lifetime."
Star-Telegram.com: | 02/21/2008 | Police concerned about order to stop weapons screening at Obama rally
Star-Telegram.com: 02/21/2008 Police concerned about order to stop weapons screening at Obama rally: "Security details at Barack Obama's rally Wednesday stopped screening people for weapons at the front gates more than an hour before the Democratic presidential candidate took the stage at Reunion Arena.
The order to put down the metal detectors and stop checking purses and laptop bags came as a surprise to several Dallas police officers who said they believed it was a lapse in security."
The order to put down the metal detectors and stop checking purses and laptop bags came as a surprise to several Dallas police officers who said they believed it was a lapse in security."
DELI PIGOUT A CLINTON GUT BU$TER - New York Post
DELI PIGOUT A CLINTON GUT BU$TER - New York Post: "The campaign didn't confirm what the charges were for, but it bragged just a few days before the new year about a plan to provide deli sandwich platters at caucus sites across the state in order to get Clinton's supporters to come early."
Smoking ban workaround catches on at bars across state
Smoking ban workaround catches on at bars across state: "Dozens of bars are expected to stage 'theater nights'' this weekend in which patrons are dubbed actors. The law, which went into effect in October, permits performers to smoke during a theatrical production."
Business Financial News, Business News Online & Personal Finance News at WSJ.com - WSJ.com
Business Financial News, Business News Online & Personal Finance News at WSJ.com - WSJ.com: "Republican Rep. Rick Renzi of Arizona has been indicted on charges connected to land deals in Arizona. Full article coming soon."
NYT Suggests Unproven Adultery by McCain -- Unlike Clinton | NewsBusters.org
NYT Suggests Unproven Adultery by McCain -- Unlike Clinton NewsBusters.org: "So The New York Times has released a story by a four-person investigative team alleging a potentially inappropriate relationship between Sen. John McCain, the apparent GOP nominee for president, and a lobbyist named Vicki Iseman, three decades his junior. There is no proof of an inappropriate romantic or sexual relationship, merely suspicions by staff members now said to be disgruntled. So why is the Times biting on this story? A look back at a few Clinton sex scandals suggests a different standard for Republicans and Democrats."
Power Line
Power Line: "You may have heard about an accident in southwestern Minnesota in which a school bus was rammed from the side by a van, killing four school children. After considerable heming and hawing, it has been confirmed that the woman who was driving the van, Alianiss Morales, is an illegal alien. Morales has been booked on suspicion of criminal vehicular operation."
We’re Not in Lake Wobegon Anymore -- In These Times
We’re Not in Lake Wobegon Anymore -- In These Times: "The party of Lincoln and Liberty was transmogrified into the party of hairy-backed swamp developers and corporate shills, faith-based economists, fundamentalist bullies with Bibles, Christians of convenience, freelance racists, misanthropic frat boys, shrieking midgets of AM radio, tax cheats, nihilists in golf pants, brownshirts in pinstripes, sweatshop tycoons, hacks, fakirs, aggressive dorks, Lamborghini libertarians, people who believe Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk was filmed in Roswell, New Mexico, little honkers out to diminish the rest of us, Newt’s evil spawn and their Etch-A-Sketch president, a dull and rigid man suspicious of the free flow of information and of secular institutions, whose philosophy is a jumble of badly sutured body parts trying to walk. Republicans: The No.1 reason the rest of the world thinks we’re deaf, dumb and dangerous."
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Barack inspires change in baby names - - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
Barack inspires change in baby names - - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: "Barack has been crowned Name of the Year by Laura Wattenberg, creator of Baby Name Wizard, a popular online trend-tracking tool for parents-to-be at IVillage.com, offering instant advice in the crucial baby-name derby."
WHAT ARE THE CLINTONS HIDING? - New York Post
WHAT ARE THE CLINTONS HIDING? - New York Post: "So it turns out that Bill Clinton's ties to mining mogul Frank Giustra extend far beyond the lucrative contract he won in Kazakhstan after the two of them shared a dinner with that nation's president."
We’re Not in Lake Wobegon Anymore
"The party of Lincoln and Liberty was transmogrified into the party of hairy-backed swamp developers and corporate shills, faith-based economists, fundamentalist bullies with Bibles, Christians of convenience, freelance racists, misanthropic frat boys, shrieking midgets of AM radio, tax cheats, nihilists in golf pants, brownshirts in pinstripes, sweatshop tycoons, hacks, fakirs, aggressive dorks, Lamborghini libertarians, people who believe Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk was filmed in Roswell, New Mexico, little honkers out to diminish the rest of us, Newt’s evil spawn and their Etch-A-Sketch president, a dull and rigid man suspicious of the free flow of information and of secular institutions, whose philosophy is a jumble of badly sutured body parts trying to walk. Republicans: The No.1 reason the rest of the world thinks we’re deaf, dumb and dangerous."
Nice to see some "love" from Garrison Keillor....... or maybe a look into the mind of liberals and ......Obama?
It's about time!
Steven Pearlstein - Time for Wall Street to Pay - washingtonpost.com: "Wall Street's hypocrisy on this topic is nothing less than breathtaking. When times are good, its champions will claim that their brilliance and hard work account for the spectacular returns. But when markets turn and investors lose their shirts, these same brilliant managers are sent off with golden parachutes and invariably scooped up by rival firms that are only too willing to chalk up their mistakes to bad luck."
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
In case you need a refresher.
IMAO: Hippie Punching FAQ: "Unfortunately, American society has gotten lax on hippie punching to the point I thought I should write an FAQ to better explain the issue to those who don't currently engage in the punching of hippies."
Good for them!
I'm not normally fond of more lawsuits but this one so filled with class-actionee goodness that I'll sit back and purr.
Dozens of Unindicted Lacrosse Players File Federal Lawsuit Against Duke: "More than three dozen current and former Duke lacrosse players plan to file a federal lawsuit against the university, the city of Durham and others involved in the case."
Dozens of Unindicted Lacrosse Players File Federal Lawsuit Against Duke: "More than three dozen current and former Duke lacrosse players plan to file a federal lawsuit against the university, the city of Durham and others involved in the case."
Trail project receives $400,000 from coalition - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Trail project receives $400,000 from coalition - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "The project committee will now go ahead and apply for a grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation, which could produce anywhere from $200,000 to $400,000, officials said."
Mayor's climate aide gets $160,000 a year
Mayor's climate aide gets $160,000 a year: "Mayor Gavin Newsom recently created a $160,000-a-year job for a senior aide and gave him the ambitious-sounding title of director of climate protection initiatives."
Green Party No 'Spoiler' for Obama, McKinney Says -- 02/20/2008
Green Party No 'Spoiler' for Obama, McKinney Says -- 02/20/2008: "Former Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) said her bid for the White House as a Green Party candidate won't hurt Sen. Barack Obama or Sen. Hillary Clinton's chances for being the first African-American or woman U.S. president, respectively, because U.S. elections have been corrupted."
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