Obama, Hagel, Cantwell, Smith Hail Committee Passage of the Global Poverty Act
"U.S. Senators Barack Obama (D-IL), Chuck Hagel (R-NE), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) today hailed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's passage of the Global Poverty Act (S.2433), which requires the President to develop and implement a comprehensive policy to cut extreme global poverty in half by 2015 through aid, trade, debt relief, and coordination with the international community, businesses and NGOs. This legislation was introduced in December. Smith and Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) sponsored the House version of the bill (H.R. 1302), which passed the House last September."
The USA (us taxpayers!) has to cut global poverty in half by 2015?!!!!!!!??????
The USA alone?
Holy shitake!
Imagine what those bozos will pass when they have a democrat President!
(hat tip to LivingDangerously http://conservativeinmuskegon.blogspot.com/)
Monday, May 05, 2008
Wisconsin prison guards scam overtime and sick leave system
Wisconsin prison guards scam overtime and sick leave system: "The scam is simple: Call in sick to get a day off, but then pick the next shift which puts you into overtime status. You still have your day off, but your next day is at time-and-a half."
Superintendent gets glowing evaluation
Superintendent gets glowing evaluation
'She has improved education at Whitehall immeasurably.'
After meeting with Dongvillo, board members voted 6-0 in open session to accept the evaluation. Trustee Randall Fielstra, who has been Dongvillo's harshest critic in the past, was absent.
As is customary at Whitehall schools, the school board addresses the superintendent's salary at a later date. Dongvillo's current salary is $120,965."
'She has improved education at Whitehall immeasurably.'
After meeting with Dongvillo, board members voted 6-0 in open session to accept the evaluation. Trustee Randall Fielstra, who has been Dongvillo's harshest critic in the past, was absent.
As is customary at Whitehall schools, the school board addresses the superintendent's salary at a later date. Dongvillo's current salary is $120,965."
NSU professor loses job in dispute over grades
NSU professor loses job in dispute over grades
"For more than four years, Aird has carried on a running battle in which NSU administrators repeatedly pressed him to raise his pass rate and he steadfastly refused.
Twice, he was denied tenure and issued a one-year terminal contract, meaning he would have to leave at the end of the year. After the first denial, he filed a grievance. A faculty grievance committee found in his favor, ruling that the tenure decision was flawed by procedural violations and retaliatory actions by administrators."
"For more than four years, Aird has carried on a running battle in which NSU administrators repeatedly pressed him to raise his pass rate and he steadfastly refused.
Twice, he was denied tenure and issued a one-year terminal contract, meaning he would have to leave at the end of the year. After the first denial, he filed a grievance. A faculty grievance committee found in his favor, ruling that the tenure decision was flawed by procedural violations and retaliatory actions by administrators."
Save the Gettysburg electric Civil War map!
Gettysburg park pulls plug on huge electric Civil War map
"For decades, visitors willing to shell out a few extra dollars at Gettysburg National Military Park could be entertained - or bored - by an electric light display showing troop movements in that pivotal Civil War battle."
"For decades, visitors willing to shell out a few extra dollars at Gettysburg National Military Park could be entertained - or bored - by an electric light display showing troop movements in that pivotal Civil War battle."
http://www.savetheelectricmap.com/
THIS MAP NEEDS TO BE SAVED!
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Islamist Chickens Roosting in America’s Backyard
Islamist Chickens Roosting in America’s Backyard: "A potential audience of one million Arab-speaking cable subscribers of Time Warner in the greater New York area can feast on the Arabic Channel known as TAC to choose a menu that includes:
A daily dose of Islamic jurisprudence from a sheik — most often Egyptian Amr Khaled, who wears a suit instead of a robe, advocating “peaceful jihad.” He opines on how it is the duty of Arab-Americans to become first, second, and always members of the Muslim ummah. ....
TAC also serves a nightly diet of Syrian TV News, direct from Damascus with Syria’s view of the world. In this diatribe of analysis and disinformation, Iraq is an American butchery, the Zionist regime of Israel is destined for obliteration, and Syria is the greatest gift to the “Arab cause.”
A daily dose of Islamic jurisprudence from a sheik — most often Egyptian Amr Khaled, who wears a suit instead of a robe, advocating “peaceful jihad.” He opines on how it is the duty of Arab-Americans to become first, second, and always members of the Muslim ummah. ....
TAC also serves a nightly diet of Syrian TV News, direct from Damascus with Syria’s view of the world. In this diatribe of analysis and disinformation, Iraq is an American butchery, the Zionist regime of Israel is destined for obliteration, and Syria is the greatest gift to the “Arab cause.”
"I'm expecting to have unbridled sex Pam. What do you expect me to be doing?"
CARRIER PBS
"I'm expecting to have unbridled sex Pam. What do you expect me to be doing?"
A quote from a sailor on the USS Nimitz to the reporter when asked about his interest when the deployment is over.
I just watched, only parts, of the PBS TV show "Carrier".
I'm overwhelmed at this surprising insight to our fighting forces.
And so thankful for those true Americans who protect us every day.
Please watch this wonderful gift to all of us who are protected by these brave men and women.
"I'm expecting to have unbridled sex Pam. What do you expect me to be doing?"
A quote from a sailor on the USS Nimitz to the reporter when asked about his interest when the deployment is over.
I just watched, only parts, of the PBS TV show "Carrier".
I'm overwhelmed at this surprising insight to our fighting forces.
And so thankful for those true Americans who protect us every day.
Please watch this wonderful gift to all of us who are protected by these brave men and women.
My God, how I wish I could have shared this show with my submarine officer Father.....
And how lucky I am....
Hillary Clinton Curses Eight Bells
Hillary Clinton Curses Eight Bells: "The Kentucky Derby, followed suite to the democrat primaries.
The heavy favorite Big Brown ( Barack Obama ) beats the field with ease. While filly Eight Bells ( Hillary Clinton ) closed with fierce strength.
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in a press conference outspokenly gave her support for the filly Eight Bells to beat the favorite Big Brown as she is going to do to Barack Obama.
Eight Bells closed so fiercely that she broke both front ankles and had to be euthanized.
Did Hillary curse the filly or simply is Hillary going to follow suite and have to be euthanized."
The heavy favorite Big Brown ( Barack Obama ) beats the field with ease. While filly Eight Bells ( Hillary Clinton ) closed with fierce strength.
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in a press conference outspokenly gave her support for the filly Eight Bells to beat the favorite Big Brown as she is going to do to Barack Obama.
Eight Bells closed so fiercely that she broke both front ankles and had to be euthanized.
Did Hillary curse the filly or simply is Hillary going to follow suite and have to be euthanized."
A point worth serious discussion!
Saturday, May 03, 2008
The Silent Scream of the Asparagus
The Silent Scream of the Asparagus: "You just knew it was coming: At the request of the Swiss government, an ethics panel has weighed in on the 'dignity' of plants and opined that the arbitrary killing of flora is morally wrong. This is no hoax. The concept of what could be called 'plant rights' is being seriously debated."
"greenhouses prisons for slaves"
this video is for adults only, please!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/05/arrogant-worms-carrot-juice-is-murder.html
http://instapundit.com/archives2/018754.php
"greenhouses prisons for slaves"
this video is for adults only, please!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/05/arrogant-worms-carrot-juice-is-murder.html
http://instapundit.com/archives2/018754.php
Ehlers: Offset rising gasoline prices by 'conserving energy'
Ehlers: Offset rising gasoline prices by 'conserving energy'
'The quickest, easiest and cheapest solution is conserving energy,' Ehlers told about 100 people at the Gerald. R. Ford Presidential Museum. 'It's quick, it's easy and it's not very expensive.'"
Bozo alert!
Let's admit our national malaise and put a Jimmah Carter "Cardigan" over the country......
.......or build some freakin' nuclear power plants!
'The quickest, easiest and cheapest solution is conserving energy,' Ehlers told about 100 people at the Gerald. R. Ford Presidential Museum. 'It's quick, it's easy and it's not very expensive.'"
Bozo alert!
Let's admit our national malaise and put a Jimmah Carter "Cardigan" over the country......
.......or build some freakin' nuclear power plants!
Can We Prevail If We've Lost Energy Savvy?
Can We Prevail If We've Lost Energy Savvy?: "The more al-Qaida mouthpiece Ayman al-Zawahiri threatens the West, the more he sounds like Hitler's shrill propagandist Joseph Goebbels in his bunker as the Third Reich was crumbling."
Rioting democrat America-haters
Rosanne Barr supports riots!
"Rev. Al Sharpton had already called for riots in Denver if Obama is denied the nomination. Actually, Sharpton had merely said that people like him would be 'demonstrating.'
Sharpton's audiences do have a record of violence. Speaking at a 1991 funeral of child in Brooklyn who had been accidentally killed by a Jewish driver, Sharpton's oration was followed by four days of riots and mob violence, including homicide, against Jews. Likewise, in 1995, Sharpton gave a hateful, racist speech in Harlem against a Jewish store renter, whom Sharpton called a 'white interloper.' Later, one of the participants in Sharpton's picketing entered the store and murdered seven people."
"Rev. Al Sharpton had already called for riots in Denver if Obama is denied the nomination. Actually, Sharpton had merely said that people like him would be 'demonstrating.'
Sharpton's audiences do have a record of violence. Speaking at a 1991 funeral of child in Brooklyn who had been accidentally killed by a Jewish driver, Sharpton's oration was followed by four days of riots and mob violence, including homicide, against Jews. Likewise, in 1995, Sharpton gave a hateful, racist speech in Harlem against a Jewish store renter, whom Sharpton called a 'white interloper.' Later, one of the participants in Sharpton's picketing entered the store and murdered seven people."
Welcome to Chicagostan
Cops May Get Assault Weapons in Chicagostan
"Fifty-four shootings in two weekends. Shot-up bodies recovered in groups of three and five. Is this Ramadi? Basra? No.
Welcome to Chicago."
"Fifty-four shootings in two weekends. Shot-up bodies recovered in groups of three and five. Is this Ramadi? Basra? No.
Welcome to Chicago."
Part I: Hunting for a miracle, grasping at a chance
Part I: Hunting for a miracle, grasping at a chance: "'Mommy! Mommy!' her 7-year-old said, 'I think Daddy's dying.'"
ID law could depress black turnout in Ind. - Ben Adler - Politico.com
ID law could depress black turnout in Ind. - Ben Adler - Politico.com: "As the report noted, a University of Washington study found that 28 percent of African-Americans in the state of Indiana do not have the proper ID to vote. African-Americans make up 9 percent of the voting population in Indiana."
ID law could depress black turnout in Ind. - Ben Adler - Politico.com
ID law could depress black turnout in Ind. - Ben Adler - Politico.com: "Experts say African-American voters — a key constituency of Barack Obama in the primaries thus far — might be disproportionately affected in Tuesday’s Indiana primary by the Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the state’s voter identification requirement.
Studies show that African-Americans are especially likely not to have the identification necessary to vote on Tuesday. Several other groups, notably elderly voters, disabled voters and young voters, are also more likely than the general population not to have the necessary identification."
Studies show that African-Americans are especially likely not to have the identification necessary to vote on Tuesday. Several other groups, notably elderly voters, disabled voters and young voters, are also more likely than the general population not to have the necessary identification."
Ohio attorney general admits to affair with employee
Ohio attorney general admits to affair with employee: "Just 16 months into his four-year-term, Ohio's attorney general admitted he was in over his head as he acknowledged an affair with a subordinate and his failure to stop problems that led to a sexual harassment investigation that brought down three of his aides.
Marc Dann apologized to his wife and supporters but insisted he would not step down. He took responsibility for the scandal, saying he was not prepared for the office or to run such a large agency."
Marc Dann apologized to his wife and supporters but insisted he would not step down. He took responsibility for the scandal, saying he was not prepared for the office or to run such a large agency."
Europe’s Middle Class Stagnant
Europe’s Middle Class Stagnant
"The European dream is under assault, as the wave of inflation sweeping the globe mixes with this continent’s long-stagnant wages. Families that once enjoyed Europe’s vaunted quality of life are pinching pennies to buy necessities, and cutting back on extras like movies and vacations abroad.
Potentially more disturbing — especially to the political and social order — are the millions across the continent grappling with the realization that they may have lives worse, not better, than their parents."
"The European dream is under assault, as the wave of inflation sweeping the globe mixes with this continent’s long-stagnant wages. Families that once enjoyed Europe’s vaunted quality of life are pinching pennies to buy necessities, and cutting back on extras like movies and vacations abroad.
Potentially more disturbing — especially to the political and social order — are the millions across the continent grappling with the realization that they may have lives worse, not better, than their parents."
Disappearing Car Doors: A Revolutionary Concept in Car Technology & Design
Disappearing Car Doors: A Revolutionary Concept in Car Technology & Design: "DISAPPEARING CAR DOOR© . . .
The original inventors and designers of the exciting Disappearing Car Door technology are now in a position to equip your favorite car with our cool, sexy, safe and convenient automatic car door or design an original vehicle body incorporating this unique technology."
The original inventors and designers of the exciting Disappearing Car Door technology are now in a position to equip your favorite car with our cool, sexy, safe and convenient automatic car door or design an original vehicle body incorporating this unique technology."
Friday, May 02, 2008
Is Obama in Bigger Trouble Than Anyone Thinks? - The New Editor
Is Obama in Bigger Trouble Than Anyone Thinks? - The New Editor: "According to the poll, 'McCain now holds a three-point lead over Obama among women; last month, women gave Obama a 13-point margin.'
As a point of comparison, the CNN exit poll after the 2004 presidential election showed Democrat John Kerry winning the women's vote by a three-point margin.
November's a long way off, but if that six-point swing among female voters holds up for McCain, it's a big, big development if Obama is the Dems' nominee."
As a point of comparison, the CNN exit poll after the 2004 presidential election showed Democrat John Kerry winning the women's vote by a three-point margin.
November's a long way off, but if that six-point swing among female voters holds up for McCain, it's a big, big development if Obama is the Dems' nominee."
Hackley cancer center begins shutdown
Hackley cancer center begins shutdown
"Muskegon's oldest cancer center will be one of the first casualties of change following the recent merger of Mercy General Health Partners and Hackley Hospital."
"Muskegon's oldest cancer center will be one of the first casualties of change following the recent merger of Mercy General Health Partners and Hackley Hospital."
U.N.'s World Food Program Cried Poverty While Sitting on Cash Stockpile of More Than $1.22 Billion
U.N.'s World Food Program Cried Poverty While Sitting on Cash Stockpile of More Than $1.22 Billion
"The startling figure is contained in the latest audited statements of the WFP, which were endorsed by the WFP’s executive director, Josette Sheeran, on March 31, just a month before Sheeran announced at an international aid conference on April 22 that a 'silent tsunami' in rising food prices demanded the huge infusion of cash for the WFP’s latest budget."
"The startling figure is contained in the latest audited statements of the WFP, which were endorsed by the WFP’s executive director, Josette Sheeran, on March 31, just a month before Sheeran announced at an international aid conference on April 22 that a 'silent tsunami' in rising food prices demanded the huge infusion of cash for the WFP’s latest budget."
Our next First Lady!
I didn't know this...did you? Wow...what a heart this lady has.
The Life and Experiences of Cindy McCain-Truth!
see: http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/c/cindy-mccain.htm
Bet you would have never guessed this one! No matter your politics. The media will never tell of this, so pass it on.
There was an article in the Wall Street Journal on Cindy McCain, John's wife. All I ever saw was this attractive woman standing beside John. I was surprised how talented and involved with world problems she is. This is a summary of the article.
She graduated from Southern Cal and was a special-needs teacher.After her Dad died she became involved with his beer distributing firm and is now the chairwoman. Sales have doubled since she has taken over from her father.
They have a marriage prenuptial agreement, her assets remain separate.
She is involved around the world clearing land mines - travels to these countries on a detonation team and service on their board.
They have a 19 year old serving in Iraq, another son in the Naval Academy, a daughter recently graduated from Columbia Univ., an adopted daughter in high school, and a son who is the finance guy at the beer firm.
Raised kids in Phoenix, Az rather than Washington DC.(better atmosphere) He commuted.
In 1991, Mrs. McCain came across a girl in an orphanage in Bangladesh. Mother Teresa implored Mrs. McCain to take the baby with severe cleft palate. She did so without first telling her husband. The couple adopted the girl who has had a dozen operations to repair her cleft palate and other medical problems.
They have a Family Foundation for children's causes.
She's active with "Halo Trust" - to clear land mines, provide water and food in war ravaged and developing countries.
She will join an overseas mission of "Operation Smile", a charity for corrective surgery on children's faces.
She has had two back surgeries and became addicted to pain killers. She talks openly about it which she says is part of the recovery process.
I'm surprised the media is so quiet about her attributes. She sounds more capable than Hillary or Obama. We would really get two for the price of one. A person with business and international experience. John did work for the firm for awhile when he left the Navy. She, however, has the real business experience.
Very interesting.
The Life and Experiences of Cindy McCain-Truth!
see: http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/c/cindy-mccain.htm
Bet you would have never guessed this one! No matter your politics. The media will never tell of this, so pass it on.
There was an article in the Wall Street Journal on Cindy McCain, John's wife. All I ever saw was this attractive woman standing beside John. I was surprised how talented and involved with world problems she is. This is a summary of the article.
She graduated from Southern Cal and was a special-needs teacher.After her Dad died she became involved with his beer distributing firm and is now the chairwoman. Sales have doubled since she has taken over from her father.
They have a marriage prenuptial agreement, her assets remain separate.
She is involved around the world clearing land mines - travels to these countries on a detonation team and service on their board.
They have a 19 year old serving in Iraq, another son in the Naval Academy, a daughter recently graduated from Columbia Univ., an adopted daughter in high school, and a son who is the finance guy at the beer firm.
Raised kids in Phoenix, Az rather than Washington DC.(better atmosphere) He commuted.
In 1991, Mrs. McCain came across a girl in an orphanage in Bangladesh. Mother Teresa implored Mrs. McCain to take the baby with severe cleft palate. She did so without first telling her husband. The couple adopted the girl who has had a dozen operations to repair her cleft palate and other medical problems.
They have a Family Foundation for children's causes.
She's active with "Halo Trust" - to clear land mines, provide water and food in war ravaged and developing countries.
She will join an overseas mission of "Operation Smile", a charity for corrective surgery on children's faces.
She has had two back surgeries and became addicted to pain killers. She talks openly about it which she says is part of the recovery process.
I'm surprised the media is so quiet about her attributes. She sounds more capable than Hillary or Obama. We would really get two for the price of one. A person with business and international experience. John did work for the firm for awhile when he left the Navy. She, however, has the real business experience.
Very interesting.
All salmon fishing banned on West Coast
All salmon fishing banned on West Coast: "Salmon fishing was banned along the West Coast for the first time in 160 years Thursday, a decision that is expected to have a devastating economic impact on fishermen, dozens of businesses, tourism and boating."
Legislature still at odds over construction projects
Mich. Legislature still at odds over construction projects
"the Democratic-controlled House won't take up the bill because it doesn't include spending on university and community college projects."
"the Democratic-controlled House won't take up the bill because it doesn't include spending on university and community college projects."
Fugitive's attorney to ask Granholm to commute sentence
Fugitive's attorney to ask Granholm to commute sentence
"LeFevre, who trained as a hospice worker and volunteered for political causes in California, said she tried to live a model life to atone for her mistakes."
"LeFevre, who trained as a hospice worker and volunteered for political causes in California, said she tried to live a model life to atone for her mistakes."
THE TEACHER FRINGE BENEFIT BOOM
THE TEACHER FRINGE BENEFIT BOOM
"Whether we want to admit it or not, our government education (I refuse to use the “pubic education” euphamism) system is fast becoming a pension and health care system that educates a few kids (in Milwaukee about 45% of the kids they teach) on the side."
"Whether we want to admit it or not, our government education (I refuse to use the “pubic education” euphamism) system is fast becoming a pension and health care system that educates a few kids (in Milwaukee about 45% of the kids they teach) on the side."
Tall Tales About Tuskegee
Tall Tales About Tuskegee
“Based on this Tuskegee experiment ... I believe our government is capable of doing anything.”"
“Based on this Tuskegee experiment ... I believe our government is capable of doing anything.”"
On YOUR Dime: Congressmen Lease Luxury Cars
On YOUR Dime: Congressmen Lease Luxury Cars
"Rangel: 'I could probably find something for ... one of those red cars and then I think my constituents would say, 'With all the money that he gets, this is the respect he shows us?''"
"Rangel: 'I could probably find something for ... one of those red cars and then I think my constituents would say, 'With all the money that he gets, this is the respect he shows us?''"
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