Thousands in Hollywood protest remarks from CNN's Jack Cafferty - Los Angeles Times: "On the April 9 airing of 'The Situation Room,' Cafferty, in a discussion about China, said that goods from that country were 'junk,' and referred to the Chinese as 'a bunch of goons and thugs.'"
Imagine if Jack had said same about Mexicans!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Gallup Daily: Clinton 46%, Obama 45%
Gallup Daily: Clinton 46%, Obama 45%: "Gallup Poll Daily tracking shows that Hillary Clinton now receives 46% of the support of Democrats nationally, compared to 45% for Barack Obama, marking the first time Obama has not led in Gallup's daily tracking since March 18-20."
Smirking murder trio get 59yrs
Smirking murder trio get 59yrs
"THREE yobs who laughed as they kicked a dad to death “like a pack of hyenas” were jailed for life yesterday.
Callous ... DelimaMark Elliott, 21, Curtis Delima, 19, and Gerry Cusden, 16, were high on vodka, alcopops and cannabis when they murdered brickie Mark Witherall, 47."
59 years TOTAL for the three is considered "LIFE" in that poor, sad shell of a country.
Plus the three murderers are eligible for parole.....
"THREE yobs who laughed as they kicked a dad to death “like a pack of hyenas” were jailed for life yesterday.
Callous ... DelimaMark Elliott, 21, Curtis Delima, 19, and Gerry Cusden, 16, were high on vodka, alcopops and cannabis when they murdered brickie Mark Witherall, 47."
59 years TOTAL for the three is considered "LIFE" in that poor, sad shell of a country.
Plus the three murderers are eligible for parole.....
Judge rejects request to stop Oregon, Washington from killing sea lions to protect salmon
Judge rejects request to stop Oregon, Washington from killing sea lions to protect salmon
"A federal judge on Wednesday refused to stop Oregon and Washington from trapping and killing California sea lions at Bonneville Dam this spring to keep them from gobbling endangered salmon."
"A federal judge on Wednesday refused to stop Oregon and Washington from trapping and killing California sea lions at Bonneville Dam this spring to keep them from gobbling endangered salmon."
Is it time to look at university waste?
What's Happening To Your Money
"Student Debt Is Piling Up
• Tuition costs have climbed 60% since 2000, and the average graduating senior now owes more than $20,000, according to the National Center for Education Statistics—twice as much as graduates owed a decade ago.
• Nearly a quarter of recent grads owe in excess of $25,000.
• While student debt rose 8% from 2005 to 2006, starting salaries rose only 4%."
"Student Debt Is Piling Up
• Tuition costs have climbed 60% since 2000, and the average graduating senior now owes more than $20,000, according to the National Center for Education Statistics—twice as much as graduates owed a decade ago.
• Nearly a quarter of recent grads owe in excess of $25,000.
• While student debt rose 8% from 2005 to 2006, starting salaries rose only 4%."
Intelligence Report | PARADE Magazine
Intelligence Report PARADE Magazine: "Last year, corporations shouldered just 14.4% of the total U.S. tax burden, compared with about 50% in 1940."
Why Not Blame Obama?
Why Not Blame Obama?: "But here's the deal: During the debate, Obama bungled his answers on tax policy, big time. Period. End of sentence."
Grand Rapids to be the set of mafia movie
Grand Rapids to be the set of mafia movie: "State Rep. Michael Sak (D-Grand Rapids).
The movie is expected to bring $5 - 10 million in revenue to the area, Sak says."
The movie is expected to bring $5 - 10 million in revenue to the area, Sak says."
Home for Hot Dogs
Home for Hot Dogs
"the loudest compelling caterwaul came from dozens and dozens of irate fans of Detroit's 'Coney Island' dog."
"the loudest compelling caterwaul came from dozens and dozens of irate fans of Detroit's 'Coney Island' dog."
Bus ride to aid drive for public transportation
Bus ride to aid drive for public transportation
"Muskegon's Disability Connection: A Center for Independent Living will sponsor a free bus trip Tuesday to Lansing as part of the 'Let's Get Moving Coalition' to advocate for better public transportation in Michigan."
"Muskegon's Disability Connection: A Center for Independent Living will sponsor a free bus trip Tuesday to Lansing as part of the 'Let's Get Moving Coalition' to advocate for better public transportation in Michigan."
Mark Steyn on God and Guns
Mark Steyn on God and Guns
"A while back, I was struck by the words of Oscar van den Boogaard, a Dutch gay humanist (which is pretty much the trifecta of Eurocool). Reflecting on the Continent’s accelerating Islamification, he concluded that the jig was up for the Europe he loved, but what could he do? “I am not a warrior, but who is?” he shrugged. “I have never learned to fight for my freedom. I was only good at enjoying it.”"
"A while back, I was struck by the words of Oscar van den Boogaard, a Dutch gay humanist (which is pretty much the trifecta of Eurocool). Reflecting on the Continent’s accelerating Islamification, he concluded that the jig was up for the Europe he loved, but what could he do? “I am not a warrior, but who is?” he shrugged. “I have never learned to fight for my freedom. I was only good at enjoying it.”"
CNN-Kinky News Network:
Kinky News Network:CNN's Quest a Very 'Knotty' Boy
"CNN personality Richard Quest was busted in Central Park early yesterday with some drugs in his pocket, a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot, law-enforcement sources said. Quest, 46, was arrested at around 3:40 a.m. after a cop spotted him and another man inside the park near 64th Street..."
"CNN personality Richard Quest was busted in Central Park early yesterday with some drugs in his pocket, a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot, law-enforcement sources said. Quest, 46, was arrested at around 3:40 a.m. after a cop spotted him and another man inside the park near 64th Street..."
Friday, April 18, 2008
Legislators With Too Much Time on Their Hands
The Volokh Conspiracy - -#1208542685:
The state Senate this week opened discussions on ... replica bull testicles dangling from the back bumpers of vehicles. One senator wants the owners of such swaying baubles to be subject to a $60 fine.......
"Your Nutz, a California company, boasts colors including sun-kissed sienna, dark forest green and even electric blue lighted sets that cast an eerie glow....
'Every time this happens,' [David Ham, founder and owner of Your Nutz] said, talking of moves to ban the product, 'it drives my sales through the roof. I can't thank this lawmaker enough. I'm considering contributing to these guys who are coming up with these bills.' ..."
The state Senate this week opened discussions on ... replica bull testicles dangling from the back bumpers of vehicles. One senator wants the owners of such swaying baubles to be subject to a $60 fine.......
"Your Nutz, a California company, boasts colors including sun-kissed sienna, dark forest green and even electric blue lighted sets that cast an eerie glow....
'Every time this happens,' [David Ham, founder and owner of Your Nutz] said, talking of moves to ban the product, 'it drives my sales through the roof. I can't thank this lawmaker enough. I'm considering contributing to these guys who are coming up with these bills.' ..."
Disgraced Detroit mayor defends Obama's pastor
Michigan News, Detroit, Lansing - MLive.com: "Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick defended Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. on Friday, saying Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's controversial former pastor should be judged by his life's work."
B Hussein must be so proud.....
B Hussein must be so proud.....
Measure would hike green power and your bills
Measure would hike green power and your bills
"Granholm, a Democrat, applauded the package"
"Granholm, a Democrat, applauded the package"
Poll: Who's right in 'Harry Potter' case? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Poll: Who's right in 'Harry Potter' case? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Vander Ark wiped away tears when he was asked to reflect on what the case has done to his relationship with the community of Harry Potter fans."
MATS to add more new buses - mlive.com
MATS to add more new buses - mlive.com: "The way officials at the Muskegon Area Transit System see it, four good buses deserve five more.
Last year, MATS purchased four new 35-foot, low-floor buses from the Gillig Corp. The new buses came with features that have been popular with the public, including air conditioning, automated announcement systems and security cameras.
On Thursday, Muskegon County commissioners, meeting as the transportation committee, gave MATS permission to order five similar buses from the same corporation, for a maximum of $1,810,000."
Last year, MATS purchased four new 35-foot, low-floor buses from the Gillig Corp. The new buses came with features that have been popular with the public, including air conditioning, automated announcement systems and security cameras.
On Thursday, Muskegon County commissioners, meeting as the transportation committee, gave MATS permission to order five similar buses from the same corporation, for a maximum of $1,810,000."
Shores eyes cuts to busing - mlive.com
Shores eyes cuts to busing - mlive.com: "More than $1 million in budget cuts are on the horizon for Mona Shores Public Schools.
The district's budget deficit for the 2008-09 school year is projected to be $1.7 million, and among the first areas the school board proposes to cut is busing"
The district's budget deficit for the 2008-09 school year is projected to be $1.7 million, and among the first areas the school board proposes to cut is busing"
MAISD wins $200,000 grant for environmental education program
MAISD wins $200,000 grant for environmental education program
"Protecting the environment and giving young people a sense of their own importance while enhancing their learning are the goals of a $200,000 grant project that will benefit schools in four counties."
"Protecting the environment and giving young people a sense of their own importance while enhancing their learning are the goals of a $200,000 grant project that will benefit schools in four counties."
Campaign trail gets bumpy for Chelsea Clinton
Campaign trail gets bumpy for Chelsea Clinton
"The softballs come gently, lobbed by voters who support her mother and are thrilled to see that the awkward duckling of the Clinton administration has become a glamorous swan."
"Glamorous swan"?
"The softballs come gently, lobbed by voters who support her mother and are thrilled to see that the awkward duckling of the Clinton administration has become a glamorous swan."
"Glamorous swan"?
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