Rodriguez agrees to settle, pay W. Virginia $4M
"West Virginia University says ex-football coach Rich Rodriguez has agreed to pay a $4 million buyout clause after breaking his contract."
Well, he did sign the contract.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Doomed to a fatal delusion over climate change | Herald Sun
Doomed to a fatal delusion over climate change
"PSYCHIATRISTS have detected the first case of 'climate change delusion' ...........say this delusion was a 'previously unreported phenomenon'."
It's at the pandemic level here in the USA!
"PSYCHIATRISTS have detected the first case of 'climate change delusion' ...........say this delusion was a 'previously unreported phenomenon'."
It's at the pandemic level here in the USA!
Sagebrush Patriot Home Page
Sagebrush Patriot Home Page
"This first patriotic essay is called “America”, and is from the album 'America, Why I Love Her',
"This first patriotic essay is called “America”, and is from the album 'America, Why I Love Her',
Obama Embarrassed Americans Cannot Speak French On Our Vacations to Europe (Video)
Obama Embarrassed Americans Cannot Speak French On Our Vacations to Europe (Video)
"Instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English -- they'll learn English -- you need to make sure your child can speak Spanish."
"Instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English -- they'll learn English -- you need to make sure your child can speak Spanish."
Worst Congress EVER!
Instapundit.com -
"WORST CONGRESS EVER: 'Remember when only 14% approved of the job Congress is doing? A year later, only 9% do.' The Pelosi/Reid leadership team is taking Congress places it's never been before!"
"WORST CONGRESS EVER: 'Remember when only 14% approved of the job Congress is doing? A year later, only 9% do.' The Pelosi/Reid leadership team is taking Congress places it's never been before!"
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Human nature?
Reading Eagle Newspaper:
"Bon Jovi's concert in Central Park this Saturday is free. But that isn't stopping some scalpers from selling tickets for as much as $1,500 a pair"
Well, duh!
Sad, the "education" those rockers missed.
"Bon Jovi's concert in Central Park this Saturday is free. But that isn't stopping some scalpers from selling tickets for as much as $1,500 a pair"
Well, duh!
Sad, the "education" those rockers missed.
Iran's Ahmadinejad challenges Obama, McCain to debate
Iran's Ahmadinejad challenges Obama, McCain to debate
"Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday challenged the candidates vying for the US presidency to a debate"
Pay per view?
I'd pony up!
"Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday challenged the candidates vying for the US presidency to a debate"
Pay per view?
I'd pony up!
Self esteem trumps learning... Again...
I had to re post this hilarious comment from LD in Muskegon.(http://conservativeinmuskegon.blogspot.com/)
Thanks LD!
Too funny.... but too dang close to the truth!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/07/mi-can-use-student-growth-not-just.html
"Yeah and besides if they did get badges just think how awful the other little darlings would feel.
Imagine if the teachers were given badges, how awful the other 80% of them would feel.
HAVE YOU NO COMPASSION for all the unwashed masses as they cling to their religion and guns?
Regards,
Live Dangerously Be A ConservativeLiving Dangerously Homepage "
07.08.08 - 9:05 am #
Thanks LD!
Too funny.... but too dang close to the truth!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/07/mi-can-use-student-growth-not-just.html
"Yeah and besides if they did get badges just think how awful the other little darlings would feel.
Imagine if the teachers were given badges, how awful the other 80% of them would feel.
HAVE YOU NO COMPASSION for all the unwashed masses as they cling to their religion and guns?
Regards,
Live Dangerously Be A ConservativeLiving Dangerously Homepage "
07.08.08 - 9:05 am #
MI can use student growth, not just scores for AYP
MI can use student growth, not just scores for AYP
"state Superintendent Mike Flanagan said the change will 'help recognize the hard work being done in schools where students may not be reaching the required proficiency levels on our state MEAP and MI-Access tests, but are making significant progress every year.'"
So, little Dullbert and Dumillia don't need no stinkin' badges for reeden, ritten orr rythmytic to proudly display their "tweaked" Michigan High School Diploma?
Their parent(s) must be SOOO proud....
"state Superintendent Mike Flanagan said the change will 'help recognize the hard work being done in schools where students may not be reaching the required proficiency levels on our state MEAP and MI-Access tests, but are making significant progress every year.'"
So, little Dullbert and Dumillia don't need no stinkin' badges for reeden, ritten orr rythmytic to proudly display their "tweaked" Michigan High School Diploma?
Their parent(s) must be SOOO proud....
How 'bout a group hug!
DISGUSTING!
DISGUSTING!
Monday, July 07, 2008
Energy Myths
Energy Myths
"With the long July Fourth weekend, you might get a chance to see your senator or representative. If so, you should be ready to dispel a few myths politicians now have about drilling for more oil."
"With the long July Fourth weekend, you might get a chance to see your senator or representative. If so, you should be ready to dispel a few myths politicians now have about drilling for more oil."
• "We can't drill our way out of our energy crisis."
Actually, we can.
• "Oil companies are sitting on 68 million acres of oil leases and refuse to drill."
This is yet another slander of "Big Oil" by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — one that has become a major talking point for Democrats in Congress. It's completely dishonest.
• "Even if drilling works, it'll take a decade or more for the oil to flow."
This is quite an argument coming from the Democratic Party, which has made keeping oil off the market a linchpin of its energy policy for decades.
If President Clinton hadn't vetoed the idea of drilling in ANWR back in 1995, we'd have that oil on the market today. Ditto if Congress had approved ANWR drilling in 2002, when President Bush requested it.
• "Record profits by big oil companies are the reason for soaring prices."
It's true that oil company profits have never been higher. But put into perspective, oil company profits are high because the price is high. As a share of revenue, profits aren't so high.
The average profit, as we've noted before, is around 8 to 9 cents to the dollar. That compares with about 7 cents to the dollar for manufacturers and more than 15 cents to the dollar for computer makers.
In short, oil profits aren't out of whack with the rest of industry.
Read the entire article and then you will know the truth!
Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac insolvent!
And Obama wants to loot the carcasses?
"even if Fannie and Freddie obtain an exemption from new accounting standards, that doesn't make them adequately capitalized. That just allows them to continue to pretend that they are.
In other news concerning the financial health of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, consider this change proposed by Barack Obama.
In the Boston Globe’s story about Barack Obama’s strong support for funneling government money to real estate developers (who often abandon the properties they build with government money) is this paragraph urging the “siphoning” of profits from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:
Obama has continued to support increased subsidies as a presidential candidate, calling for the creation of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which could distribute an estimated $500 million a year to developers. The money would be siphoned from the profits of two mortgage companies created and supervised by the federal government, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."
Read it all and worry......
"even if Fannie and Freddie obtain an exemption from new accounting standards, that doesn't make them adequately capitalized. That just allows them to continue to pretend that they are.
In other news concerning the financial health of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, consider this change proposed by Barack Obama.
In the Boston Globe’s story about Barack Obama’s strong support for funneling government money to real estate developers (who often abandon the properties they build with government money) is this paragraph urging the “siphoning” of profits from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:
Obama has continued to support increased subsidies as a presidential candidate, calling for the creation of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which could distribute an estimated $500 million a year to developers. The money would be siphoned from the profits of two mortgage companies created and supervised by the federal government, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."
Read it all and worry......
2 concertgoers died at Rothbury Music Festival
2 concertgoers died at Rothbury Music Festival
"Organizers, who were so eager to talk to the media all last week, were nowhere to be found to answer questions about the deaths.
Results of toxicology reports are still pending."
"Organizers, who were so eager to talk to the media all last week, were nowhere to be found to answer questions about the deaths.
Results of toxicology reports are still pending."
Young Greens initiative on cutting on emissions among top polluting cars gains support
Young Greens initiative on cutting on emissions among top polluting cars gains support.
"The group wants to outlaw vehicles such as sports utility vehicles (SUVs) that may emit excessive quantities of harmful substances, particularly carbon dioxide or fine-particles or those whose size and frame pose an extra danger to pedestrians, cyclists or other road users."
"The group wants to outlaw vehicles such as sports utility vehicles (SUVs) that may emit excessive quantities of harmful substances, particularly carbon dioxide or fine-particles or those whose size and frame pose an extra danger to pedestrians, cyclists or other road users."
Cold War on Campus
Cold War on Campus
"In order to fulfill the requirements for a major in history at Northwestern University, my daughter took a course called 'The Cold War At Home.' As one might imagine in the hothouse of the college system, left wing views predominate.
The students read Ellen Shrecker, not Ronald Radosh.
Joseph McCarthy has been transmogrified into Adolf Hitler.
And victimology stands as the overarching theme of the course.
Communists in the United States are merely benign civil rights advocates and union supporters.
The word espionage never once crossed the lips of the instructor."
Northwestern?!!!!!
"In order to fulfill the requirements for a major in history at Northwestern University, my daughter took a course called 'The Cold War At Home.' As one might imagine in the hothouse of the college system, left wing views predominate.
The students read Ellen Shrecker, not Ronald Radosh.
Joseph McCarthy has been transmogrified into Adolf Hitler.
And victimology stands as the overarching theme of the course.
Communists in the United States are merely benign civil rights advocates and union supporters.
The word espionage never once crossed the lips of the instructor."
Northwestern?!!!!!
Three MSU alumni returning for writers panel
Three MSU alumni returning for writers panel
"Writers Jim Harrison, Thomas McGuane and Richard Ford are scheduled to take part in a panel discussion and book signing 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The event will be held in the MSU Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre.
"Writers Jim Harrison, Thomas McGuane and Richard Ford are scheduled to take part in a panel discussion and book signing 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The event will be held in the MSU Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre.
Geezer boinking is good!
JammieWearingFool: "This is another one of those studies where you wonder whether the research was really necessary. Then again, they used older Finnish men, and they do tend to have a stoic look to them, so maybe you can't tell whether they're getting any action."
"THERE'S new advice for older men who want to preserve their sexual function: have sex, and have it often, researchers say."
Isn't it nice that "researchers" provide advice that no one ever knew?
Township may rezone park -- just in case
Township may rezone park -- just in case
"Fruitland Township officials are taking steps to help protect what's been described as the 'single most significant recreational resource in the township.'
Although there are no plans in the works to ever sell Duck Lake State Park, the township's planning commission and master plan are calling for new zoning for the 728-acre site in case it were ever sold to private interests. A three-person subcommittee of planning commission members recently began researching the issue.
Township officials made it clear that they have no reason to believe that the state would ever sell the site that features Lake Michigan shoreline dunes, Duck Lake beach and boat-launch access, picnic areas and trails for exploring the natural, wooded setting. A state official also described the sale of an entire state park as highly unlikely."
This smells!
"Fruitland Township officials are taking steps to help protect what's been described as the 'single most significant recreational resource in the township.'
Although there are no plans in the works to ever sell Duck Lake State Park, the township's planning commission and master plan are calling for new zoning for the 728-acre site in case it were ever sold to private interests. A three-person subcommittee of planning commission members recently began researching the issue.
Township officials made it clear that they have no reason to believe that the state would ever sell the site that features Lake Michigan shoreline dunes, Duck Lake beach and boat-launch access, picnic areas and trails for exploring the natural, wooded setting. A state official also described the sale of an entire state park as highly unlikely."
This smells!
Ludington Daily News - News
Ludington Daily News - News: "Two people possibly died from natural causes at the Rothbury music festival but those deaths have not been confirmed by authorities."
Claim: Kids who say 'yuck' may be racist
Claim: Kids who say 'yuck' may be racist: "Toddlers who say 'yuck' when given flavorful foreign food may be exhibiting racist behavior, a British government-sponsored organization says.
The London-based National Children's Bureau released a 366-page guide counseling adults on recognizing racist behavior in young children, The Telegraph reported Monday.
The guide, titled Young Children and Racial Justice, warns adults that babies must also be included in the effort to eliminate racism because they have the ability to 'recognize different people in their lives.'
The bureau says to be aware of children who 'react negatively to a culinary tradition other than their own by saying 'yuck'.'
'Racist incidents among children in early years settings tend to be around name-calling, casual thoughtless comments and peer group relationships,' the guide says.
Staff members are advised not to ignore racist actions and to condemn them when they occur."
The London-based National Children's Bureau released a 366-page guide counseling adults on recognizing racist behavior in young children, The Telegraph reported Monday.
The guide, titled Young Children and Racial Justice, warns adults that babies must also be included in the effort to eliminate racism because they have the ability to 'recognize different people in their lives.'
The bureau says to be aware of children who 'react negatively to a culinary tradition other than their own by saying 'yuck'.'
'Racist incidents among children in early years settings tend to be around name-calling, casual thoughtless comments and peer group relationships,' the guide says.
Staff members are advised not to ignore racist actions and to condemn them when they occur."
New Cars in California Must Display Global Warming Score
New Cars in California Must Display Global Warming Score
"California is making it mandatory for cars to be labeled with global warming scores, figures that take into account emissions from vehicle use and fuel production.
The law requiring the labels goes into effect at the start of next year for all 2009 model cars, though its expected the labels will be popping up on cars in the coming months."
This is a NEW law from the California folks who are watching their state burn down?
Why this law?
"California is making it mandatory for cars to be labeled with global warming scores, figures that take into account emissions from vehicle use and fuel production.
The law requiring the labels goes into effect at the start of next year for all 2009 model cars, though its expected the labels will be popping up on cars in the coming months."
This is a NEW law from the California folks who are watching their state burn down?
Why this law?
Whitehall schools prove incompetence
White Lake Beacon:
Whitehall District Schools.
Despite that, the board of education passed a budget which is anticipated to cut into the district’s $2.6 million fund balance by $511,000 to meet the state required deadline for putting a budget in place for next year.
"On the expenditure side, the district still is negotiating contacts with three employee groups. That is balanced by a positive note in health insurance costs and retirement. The health insurance premiums are expected to actually drop by one percent this year, after staying stable the past two years. Annese said retirement contributions to the state are also expected to drop."
It's the SPENDING stupid!
Whitehall District Schools.
Despite that, the board of education passed a budget which is anticipated to cut into the district’s $2.6 million fund balance by $511,000 to meet the state required deadline for putting a budget in place for next year.
"On the expenditure side, the district still is negotiating contacts with three employee groups. That is balanced by a positive note in health insurance costs and retirement. The health insurance premiums are expected to actually drop by one percent this year, after staying stable the past two years. Annese said retirement contributions to the state are also expected to drop."
It's the SPENDING stupid!
No New Power!
Enviro-judge gives Georgia Green 'Justice'
"Acting on a petition from the Sierra Club and the Friends of the Chattahoochee, Moore invalidated a permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division allowing Longleaf Energy Associates to build a 1,200-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Early County.
The key issue in the case is the emission of carbon dioxide from the proposed plant. The permit granted to the plant did not limit CO2 emissions from the plant for the simple reason that the federal Clean Air Act does not include CO2 as an 'air pollutant' to be regulated."
Realize this one fact:
The enviro-loonies/Obama supporters/democrat party are at war with ANY new energy projects ANYWHERE in our country.
"Acting on a petition from the Sierra Club and the Friends of the Chattahoochee, Moore invalidated a permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division allowing Longleaf Energy Associates to build a 1,200-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Early County.
The key issue in the case is the emission of carbon dioxide from the proposed plant. The permit granted to the plant did not limit CO2 emissions from the plant for the simple reason that the federal Clean Air Act does not include CO2 as an 'air pollutant' to be regulated."
Realize this one fact:
The enviro-loonies/Obama supporters/democrat party are at war with ANY new energy projects ANYWHERE in our country.
Social Security, Medicare Will Cost $41 Trillion More than Available
Social Security, Medicare Will Cost $41 Trillion More than Available
"The future costs to maintain Social Security and Medicare will exceed available revenues by $41 trillion in the next 75 years, according to a government report, and those costs will likely require trillions of dollars in new taxes or spending cuts.
The June report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that the 'unfunded liabilities' - or future planned costs for which funding has not been set aside by Congress - for Social Security alone in the next 75 years will exceed $7 trillion.
'One would need approximately $41 trillion invested today to deliver on the currently promised benefits not covered by earmarked revenues for the next 75 years,' the report said."
And this is just SS and medicare as it is now!
Not any new "free" healthcare mandates.
"The future costs to maintain Social Security and Medicare will exceed available revenues by $41 trillion in the next 75 years, according to a government report, and those costs will likely require trillions of dollars in new taxes or spending cuts.
The June report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that the 'unfunded liabilities' - or future planned costs for which funding has not been set aside by Congress - for Social Security alone in the next 75 years will exceed $7 trillion.
'One would need approximately $41 trillion invested today to deliver on the currently promised benefits not covered by earmarked revenues for the next 75 years,' the report said."
And this is just SS and medicare as it is now!
Not any new "free" healthcare mandates.
Cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year-olds
Cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year-olds
"For the first time, an influential doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems."
I wonder when national "healthcare" will require the little chubbies to be force fed these pills.
"For the first time, an influential doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems."
I wonder when national "healthcare" will require the little chubbies to be force fed these pills.
Muslims Against Sharia
Muslims Against Sharia
"Brothers and Sisters!
Do not make the next generation of Muslims clean up your mess!
Fight Islamic Fascism now, so your children won't have to!"
Excellent site.
This is needed worldwide.
Send the link to your democrat friends......
"Brothers and Sisters!
Do not make the next generation of Muslims clean up your mess!
Fight Islamic Fascism now, so your children won't have to!"
Excellent site.
This is needed worldwide.
Send the link to your democrat friends......
George Bush saved the world
George Bush saved the world
"There is a reason Bush has not fought back against critics: National security. There are secrets a president cannot divulge in his lifetime. History vindicates the Harry Trumans — and punishes the Bill Clintons. Never equate popularity with quality."
Why do I suspect that the democrat party bosses and their comrades at moveon.org aren't celebrating?
"There is a reason Bush has not fought back against critics: National security. There are secrets a president cannot divulge in his lifetime. History vindicates the Harry Trumans — and punishes the Bill Clintons. Never equate popularity with quality."
Why do I suspect that the democrat party bosses and their comrades at moveon.org aren't celebrating?
Summer Celebration cashes in big
The Big Party cashes in big
Summer Celebration managed to exceed some expectations. For the first time in years, the festival sold all 10,000 of its passes....
"Even though several days and nights were hampered by rainy weather, concert attendance increased.
Great show and great job by all!
Summer Celebration managed to exceed some expectations. For the first time in years, the festival sold all 10,000 of its passes....
"Even though several days and nights were hampered by rainy weather, concert attendance increased.
Great show and great job by all!
Obama's crooked friends AND actions!
Obama and the Woods Fund of Chicago
"Barack Obama served on the board of directors of Woods Fund of Chicago from 1993 to 2001. During that time, the tax exempt foundation made some interesting grants, including one to Obama's church, Trinity United Church of Christ, headed by Rev. Jeremiah Wright at the time. Grants were also made to ACORN, a left wing voter registration group and to a partnership for constructing low income housing. The fund also used Northern Trust for financial services, which is the same company that provided Obama his 2005 mortgage.
In 2001 the board of directors included Obama, William Ayers, the former Weather Underground radical terrorist, and serving as chairman was Howard J. Stanback who headed New Kenwood LLC, a limited liability company founded by now-convicted felon Tony Rezko and Allison Davis, Obama's former boss at the law firm of Davis Miner Barnhill & Galland."
Do we really want a President who has close connections to convicted felons, radical terrorists and who has a long (and not well hidden) record of accepting "gifts" from same?
"Barack Obama served on the board of directors of Woods Fund of Chicago from 1993 to 2001. During that time, the tax exempt foundation made some interesting grants, including one to Obama's church, Trinity United Church of Christ, headed by Rev. Jeremiah Wright at the time. Grants were also made to ACORN, a left wing voter registration group and to a partnership for constructing low income housing. The fund also used Northern Trust for financial services, which is the same company that provided Obama his 2005 mortgage.
In 2001 the board of directors included Obama, William Ayers, the former Weather Underground radical terrorist, and serving as chairman was Howard J. Stanback who headed New Kenwood LLC, a limited liability company founded by now-convicted felon Tony Rezko and Allison Davis, Obama's former boss at the law firm of Davis Miner Barnhill & Galland."
Do we really want a President who has close connections to convicted felons, radical terrorists and who has a long (and not well hidden) record of accepting "gifts" from same?
Obama's cash, spin piling up
Obama's cash, spin piling up
"Biggest donors?
"Biggest donors?
Goldman, Sachs & Co., UBS, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, National Amusements, Lehman Brothers, Google, Sidley Austin, Skadden Arps, Time Warner, Morgan Stanley, Exelon, Latham & Watkins, Microsoft and GE are among the biggest corporate contributors."
I thought Obama didn't take "corporate" money.
I thought Obama didn't take "corporate" money.
The "red" companies are the ones screaming for government (TAXPAYER) help to bail out their failed mortgage securities disasters.
Maybe they know about some Obama-help that we don't?
I guess these "contributions" are for our own good.....
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Obama Refines the Blame on Iraq Miscue - New York Times Blog
Obama Refines the Blame on Iraq Miscue
"“I was surprised by how finely calibrated every single word was measured,” he said, speaking to reporters as he flew here from Montana."
"“I was surprised by how finely calibrated every single word was measured,” he said, speaking to reporters as he flew here from Montana."
Wow!
The articulation of Dan Quayle and the believability of John Kerry!
Seriously!
This Obama dude makes Dan Quayle sound like Winston Churchill.
The articulation of Dan Quayle and the believability of John Kerry!
Seriously!
This Obama dude makes Dan Quayle sound like Winston Churchill.
'Green' campground restroom serves as prototype
'Green' campground restroom serves as prototype
"The $750,000 cost of the new toilet-shower building _ including tearing down its predecessor, installing utility upgrades and winter construction _ was paid for by a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and a matching grant from the state Park Improvement Fund.
The state fund consists of money collected at Michigan state parks for motor vehicle permits, camping fees and concessions."
"The $750,000 cost of the new toilet-shower building _ including tearing down its predecessor, installing utility upgrades and winter construction _ was paid for by a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and a matching grant from the state Park Improvement Fund.
The state fund consists of money collected at Michigan state parks for motor vehicle permits, camping fees and concessions."
See the 'Best of the West' in gardens
See the 'Best of the West' in gardens
"Twelve gardens from Muskegon to Nunica will be featured Saturday, July 12, during the third annual Best of the West garden tour sponsored by Michigan State University Extension Services."
"Twelve gardens from Muskegon to Nunica will be featured Saturday, July 12, during the third annual Best of the West garden tour sponsored by Michigan State University Extension Services."
US removes uranium from Iraq
US removes uranium from Iraq
"The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program - a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium - reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship voyage crossing two oceans.
The removal of 550 metric tons of 'yellowcake'"
Yellowcake?!!!!!!
"The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program - a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium - reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship voyage crossing two oceans.
The removal of 550 metric tons of 'yellowcake'"
Yellowcake?!!!!!!
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Victor Davis Hanson on Independence Day on National Review Online
Victor Davis Hanson on Independence Day on National Review Online: "we should remember two truths about America. First, the United States remains the most free and affluent country in the history of civilization. Second, almost all our problems are lapses of complacency, remain relatively easily correctable, and pale in comparison to past crises."
Department of War!
Instapundit.com -: "DALE AMON: 'I have long said we should change the name of the DOD back to the Department of War. If you are going to make war, then you should damn well be a man and say so.'"
You bet!
You bet!
Would name change help algebra students?
Would name change help algebra students?
"But would Algebra 2 be as difficult if it were called something else?
State Sen. Wayne Kuipers, R-Holland, recently told a gathering of Kent County school board members that he believes more students would pass the upper-level math course if it were called something less scary.
His theory is that students have convinced themselves that algebra is too difficult and that they throw in the towel before giving it a chance."
gimme a break!
Serious bozo alert!
Defeat All Incumbents!
"But would Algebra 2 be as difficult if it were called something else?
State Sen. Wayne Kuipers, R-Holland, recently told a gathering of Kent County school board members that he believes more students would pass the upper-level math course if it were called something less scary.
His theory is that students have convinced themselves that algebra is too difficult and that they throw in the towel before giving it a chance."
gimme a break!
Serious bozo alert!
Defeat All Incumbents!
Mona Shores Schools Superintendent wins high marks
Superintendent wins high marks
"Mona Shores Public Schools Superintendent Terry Babbitt received the following ratings from the board of education in his annual evaluation:
Relationship with the board: Meets high expectations
Community relations: Exceeds expectations
Superintendent-staff relationships: Exceeds expectations
Business and finance: Exceeds expectations
Educational leadership: Exceeds expectations
Personal qualities: Exceeds expectations"
I keep looking for the words "student" or "parents" or "taxpayers".
Maybe i just missed them.
Maybe they simply don't matter?
"Mona Shores Public Schools Superintendent Terry Babbitt received the following ratings from the board of education in his annual evaluation:
Relationship with the board: Meets high expectations
Community relations: Exceeds expectations
Superintendent-staff relationships: Exceeds expectations
Business and finance: Exceeds expectations
Educational leadership: Exceeds expectations
Personal qualities: Exceeds expectations"
I keep looking for the words "student" or "parents" or "taxpayers".
Maybe i just missed them.
Maybe they simply don't matter?
Rare Mikey Monsoor memorial footage
Rare Mikey Monsoor memorial footage
"A little-known tribute some Navy SEALs gave to a fallen comrade is gaining notice.
Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor was killed in battle in Iraq in September 2006, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in April.
His funeral in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego was attended by “nearly every SEAL on the West Coast,” President Bush said.
During the service, as Monsoor's coffin was taken from the hearse to the gravesite, Navy SEALs lined up in two columns. As the coffin passed, video shows each SEAL slapping down the gold Trident from his uniform and deeply embedding it in Monsoor's wooden coffin."
"A little-known tribute some Navy SEALs gave to a fallen comrade is gaining notice.
Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor was killed in battle in Iraq in September 2006, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in April.
His funeral in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego was attended by “nearly every SEAL on the West Coast,” President Bush said.
During the service, as Monsoor's coffin was taken from the hearse to the gravesite, Navy SEALs lined up in two columns. As the coffin passed, video shows each SEAL slapping down the gold Trident from his uniform and deeply embedding it in Monsoor's wooden coffin."
GR Starbucks employee firing triggers global protests
GR Starbucks employee firing triggers global protests
"This is part of a global movement against Starbuck's anti-union policies. Starbucks and its CEO Howard Schultz have been firing outspoken union baristas ever since the start of the International Workers of the World Starbucks Workers Union in 2004"
"This is part of a global movement against Starbuck's anti-union policies. Starbucks and its CEO Howard Schultz have been firing outspoken union baristas ever since the start of the International Workers of the World Starbucks Workers Union in 2004"
Friday, July 04, 2008
Happy birthday America!
Interview with a Hollywood patriot
click the link and remember the reality of our wonderful country.
And the men and women who continue our national fight for global freedom!
God bless the USA!
click the link and remember the reality of our wonderful country.
And the men and women who continue our national fight for global freedom!
God bless the USA!
No-contact advisory issued for Grand River
No-contact advisory issued for Grand River
"The city of Grand Rapids notified the health departments that a combined sewer overflow was released into the river at several locations, including the Market Avenue Retention Basin."
Why is "OK" for Grand Haven to be the alimentary canal of Grand Rapids?
This wouldn't be allowed if it was a factory sending the same garbage down the river!
"The city of Grand Rapids notified the health departments that a combined sewer overflow was released into the river at several locations, including the Market Avenue Retention Basin."
Why is "OK" for Grand Haven to be the alimentary canal of Grand Rapids?
This wouldn't be allowed if it was a factory sending the same garbage down the river!
Sept. 10th Democrats
Sept. 10th Democrats
"Such naïve policies suggest Democrats do not understand or are ignoring real threats facing our nation just as they did on September 10, 2001. The stakes for our security will be high this fall as voters choose between Senator Obama, who supports these dangerous proposals, and Senator McCain, who understands the lessons from 9/11 and will take a more responsible approach. Let’s hope the voters make the right choice this November."
READ THIS!!!!!
"Such naïve policies suggest Democrats do not understand or are ignoring real threats facing our nation just as they did on September 10, 2001. The stakes for our security will be high this fall as voters choose between Senator Obama, who supports these dangerous proposals, and Senator McCain, who understands the lessons from 9/11 and will take a more responsible approach. Let’s hope the voters make the right choice this November."
READ THIS!!!!!
MSM prefers fewer readers?
Instapundit.com -:
"If only AP was as skeptical of the L.A. Times as it is of the Bush Administration ...it wouldn't have left this uncommented upon:
'The number one reason that people cancel the L.A. Times is, they tell us, they don't have enough time to read the paper that we give them every day,' Stanton said. 'We're going to be more picky about the stories we choose to write long and a lot more picky about the ones we write shorter.'
Yeah, that's it. People are complaining about too much news. They're doing too good a job! That's their problem!
UPDATE: The LAT's appeal isn't shrinking -- it's just becoming more selective!"
The self delusion of the socialists who run (down to the gutter) newspapers is really scary.
After all, they provide much of the news we are exposed to.
"If only AP was as skeptical of the L.A. Times as it is of the Bush Administration ...it wouldn't have left this uncommented upon:
'The number one reason that people cancel the L.A. Times is, they tell us, they don't have enough time to read the paper that we give them every day,' Stanton said. 'We're going to be more picky about the stories we choose to write long and a lot more picky about the ones we write shorter.'
Yeah, that's it. People are complaining about too much news. They're doing too good a job! That's their problem!
UPDATE: The LAT's appeal isn't shrinking -- it's just becoming more selective!"
The self delusion of the socialists who run (down to the gutter) newspapers is really scary.
After all, they provide much of the news we are exposed to.
And they seem to be fools.
Bummer dudes....
Blogger admits Hawaii birth certificate forgery, subverting Obama claims
Blogger admits Hawaii birth certificate forgery, subverting Obama claims:
"But why would a presidential campaign that has its own 'Fight the Smears' website rely on a radical left-wing blog like Daily Kos to post its official documents, especially one as sensitive and controversial as a birth certificate? A few days later the Obama site would post a very low resolution, barely legible image -- it still is there on the site, with no reference to the one first posted at the Daily Kos."
This is getting interesting!
"But why would a presidential campaign that has its own 'Fight the Smears' website rely on a radical left-wing blog like Daily Kos to post its official documents, especially one as sensitive and controversial as a birth certificate? A few days later the Obama site would post a very low resolution, barely legible image -- it still is there on the site, with no reference to the one first posted at the Daily Kos."
This is getting interesting!
Cook County Tax Hike In Effect, highest in nation!
Cook County Tax Hike In Effect, Businesses Furious: "Taxes In Chicago Now 10.25 Percent, Highest In Country
CHICAGO (CBS) ― The highest sales tax in the nation is now found in Chicago, and it's costing Cook County residents more to buy just about everything."
CHICAGO (CBS) ― The highest sales tax in the nation is now found in Chicago, and it's costing Cook County residents more to buy just about everything."
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Venus and Serena Williams reach Wimbledon final
Venus and Serena Williams reach Wimbledon final
"Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets Thursday to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup.
"Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets Thursday to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup.
These two sisters are incredible!
Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown, dead at 83
Say it ain't so, Bozo!
"Larry Harmon, who turned the character Bozo the Clown into a show business staple that delighted children for more than a half-century, died Thursday of congestive heart failure. He was 83."
"Larry Harmon, who turned the character Bozo the Clown into a show business staple that delighted children for more than a half-century, died Thursday of congestive heart failure. He was 83."
Why We Went to War in Iraq - WSJ.com
Why We Went to War in Iraq - WSJ.com: "A lot of poor commentary has framed the Iraq war as a conflict of 'choice' rather than of 'necessity.' In fact, President George W. Bush chose to remove Saddam Hussein from power because he concluded that doing so was necessary."
Granholm takes freedom (choice?) and calls it a gift.
Granholm outlines ways to save money
"'There's no doubt that Michigan's fortunes are tied directly to the cost of gasoline,' she said. 'People are hurting. ... That's why giving them tools to save money is very important.'"
Shouldn't this read:
"Granholm takes freedom, call it a gift of "tools to save money".
Only a democrat could get away with this lie.
Only a liberal media would report it as if it were a wise decision.
I guess "choice" means never having to say "I'll make up my own mind".
"'There's no doubt that Michigan's fortunes are tied directly to the cost of gasoline,' she said. 'People are hurting. ... That's why giving them tools to save money is very important.'"
Shouldn't this read:
"Granholm takes freedom, call it a gift of "tools to save money".
Only a democrat could get away with this lie.
Only a liberal media would report it as if it were a wise decision.
I guess "choice" means never having to say "I'll make up my own mind".
Democrats want 55 MPH speed limit!!!!!!!
Democrats want to enforce 55 mph limit!!!!!
"State Rep. Aldo Vagnozzi said Wednesday in a statement that he has introduced a resolution urging Congress to reduce the national speed limit to 55 miles per hour. The lower limit would save Americans money by reducing gasoline usage while saving lives and lessening U.S. dependence on foreign oil, the Farmington Hills Democrat said."
"State Rep. Aldo Vagnozzi said Wednesday in a statement that he has introduced a resolution urging Congress to reduce the national speed limit to 55 miles per hour. The lower limit would save Americans money by reducing gasoline usage while saving lives and lessening U.S. dependence on foreign oil, the Farmington Hills Democrat said."
Granholm outlines ways to save money
Granholm outlines ways to save money
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm is riding her bike to work a couple of times a week, an example of a way she says Michigan consumers can save money."
Interesting..... we drive bikes to work and they continue to spend like drunken.... politicians.... and we still vote for these crooks?
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm is riding her bike to work a couple of times a week, an example of a way she says Michigan consumers can save money."
Interesting..... we drive bikes to work and they continue to spend like drunken.... politicians.... and we still vote for these crooks?
Iraqi success vs US Congress
15 of 18 met!
"Which Has Met More US Congressional Goals: Iraq or the US Congress?-- In the most recent report on political goals for Iraq, it appears that 15 of 18 benchmarks set by the US Congress have been met:"
"Which Has Met More US Congressional Goals: Iraq or the US Congress?-- In the most recent report on political goals for Iraq, it appears that 15 of 18 benchmarks set by the US Congress have been met:"
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
GM death spiral?
The Volokh Conspiracy - -: "GM's market value is now roughly equivalent to that of tax-preparation provider H&R Block or toy maker Mattel."
A not-so-glorious Fourth
A not-so-glorious Fourth
"Tuck the soaring speeches in a drawer for another time.
This year, America doesn't deserve to celebrate its birthday. This Fourth of July should be a day of quiet and atonement.
For we have sinned"
Classic lib/progressive "hate-America" drivel.
And his newspaper decided it worthy of publishing.
Sick!
"Tuck the soaring speeches in a drawer for another time.
This year, America doesn't deserve to celebrate its birthday. This Fourth of July should be a day of quiet and atonement.
For we have sinned"
Classic lib/progressive "hate-America" drivel.
And his newspaper decided it worthy of publishing.
Sick!
State settles $3.25 million lawsuit over Timothy Souders death in prison
State settles $3.25 million lawsuit over Timothy Souders death in prison
"A $3.25 million lawsuit settlement in no way makes up for the death of her son in a Michigan prison, Theresa Vaughn said, nor will it stop her campaign to improve prison conditions.
Timothy Souders, 21, died of dehydration and heat exhaustion after nearly four days shackled to a cement slab in a Jackson prison during an August 2006 heat wave,"
I wonder if anyone was fired or disciplined over this outrage.
I suspect not.
"A $3.25 million lawsuit settlement in no way makes up for the death of her son in a Michigan prison, Theresa Vaughn said, nor will it stop her campaign to improve prison conditions.
Timothy Souders, 21, died of dehydration and heat exhaustion after nearly four days shackled to a cement slab in a Jackson prison during an August 2006 heat wave,"
I wonder if anyone was fired or disciplined over this outrage.
I suspect not.
Starbucks closing 600 stores nationwide
Starbucks closing 600 stores nationwide
"Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday it will close 600 stores in the United States in the next year and cut back the number of new stores it had planned to open."
Holy moley!
Maybe there IS a relationship between how much you charge for something and how much of it you sell?
Higher minimum wage...... fewer jobs...... who'd of thunk?
"Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday it will close 600 stores in the United States in the next year and cut back the number of new stores it had planned to open."
Holy moley!
Maybe there IS a relationship between how much you charge for something and how much of it you sell?
Higher minimum wage...... fewer jobs...... who'd of thunk?
Slain Realtor beloved by friends, co-workers
Slain Realtor beloved by friends, co-workers
"Troy Dennis VanderStelt was an 'all-around good guy' who was dedicated to his family, physical fitness and a career in real estate, according to friends and co-workers."
"Troy Dennis VanderStelt was an 'all-around good guy' who was dedicated to his family, physical fitness and a career in real estate, according to friends and co-workers."
Maybe the liberal media will think twice before they demonize another industry like they have demonized mortgage and real estate companies.
Rising tuition threatens Michigan education goals
Rising tuition threatens Michigan education goals
Maybe SOMEONE ought to see where all the taxpayers money is going?
Maybe to the teachers and administrators in the form of massive pay increases and ballooning benefit and retirement packages?
Ah, the question we dare not ask.
Just soak the idiot taxpayer. It's been working for years, why change it now.......
Maybe SOMEONE ought to see where all the taxpayers money is going?
Maybe to the teachers and administrators in the form of massive pay increases and ballooning benefit and retirement packages?
Ah, the question we dare not ask.
Just soak the idiot taxpayer. It's been working for years, why change it now.......
Muskegon saves jobs by dipping into savings
Muskegon saves jobs by dipping into savings
"In the end, the Muskegon school board decided to save jobs rather than save money.....
The proposed $64.6 million general fund budget includes a $557,000 draw on the district's savings account, known as the fund balance."
"In the end, the Muskegon school board decided to save jobs rather than save money.....
The proposed $64.6 million general fund budget includes a $557,000 draw on the district's savings account, known as the fund balance."
"The area is so depressed, we need to try to save those jobs," said board Treasurer Billie Bruce. "Those are people who live in the city, pay taxes and have children in the district."
Armstrong had made a commitment to the board to reduce the district's reliance on savings to balance the district's budget. But he said he had real misgivings about the cuts to staff that would have to be made to do that.
......."It's a small amount we have to pay to do something better for the lives of the children and the community," said the Rev. Charles Poole, president of the school board. "It's all about bettering the community.".....
The district will hire 13 people this summer to recruit students to the district. In addition, a new full-time para-pro will work on retention of students at the high school and the district's M-TEC alternative education program.
Since when is it the "job" of school board members to take taxpayer money to employ people simply because the community has high unemployment?
These fools need to be replaced!
Defeat all incumbents!
The Greenest Show on Earth: Democrats Gear Up for Denver
The Greenest Show on Earth: Democrats Gear Up for Denver
"on the theory that nutritious food is more vibrant, each meal should include 'at least three of the following colors: red, green, yellow, blue/purple, and white.' (Garnishes don't count.)"
These demo-kooks are nuts!
"on the theory that nutritious food is more vibrant, each meal should include 'at least three of the following colors: red, green, yellow, blue/purple, and white.' (Garnishes don't count.)"
These demo-kooks are nuts!
Obama's Social Security Fine Prin
Obama's Social Security Fine Print
"Would it help Social Security's financing problems?
Mr. Obama has no idea. One of his senior economic advisers admitted to me that no one on the campaign has run any detailed models or performed any rigorous analysis. When one proposes an enormous tax increase, shouldn't there at least be a spreadsheet somewhere?
But the most alarming thing about Mr. Obama's proposal is that the $250,000 threshold, above which the payroll tax would be applied, refers to household income, not individual income. So it's quite deceptive when he claims that the $250,000 threshold will 'ensure that lifting the payroll tax cap does not ensnare any middle class Americans.'"
B Hussein's scheme will put the top tax bracket at over 60% and could easily affect as many as 20% of taxpayers!!!!!
And remember. The ObamaFeds are taking the moolah from folks who earned the money and then the Husseiniacs will give it to their friends in big government!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_income_in_the_United_States
"Would it help Social Security's financing problems?
Mr. Obama has no idea. One of his senior economic advisers admitted to me that no one on the campaign has run any detailed models or performed any rigorous analysis. When one proposes an enormous tax increase, shouldn't there at least be a spreadsheet somewhere?
But the most alarming thing about Mr. Obama's proposal is that the $250,000 threshold, above which the payroll tax would be applied, refers to household income, not individual income. So it's quite deceptive when he claims that the $250,000 threshold will 'ensure that lifting the payroll tax cap does not ensnare any middle class Americans.'"
B Hussein's scheme will put the top tax bracket at over 60% and could easily affect as many as 20% of taxpayers!!!!!
And remember. The ObamaFeds are taking the moolah from folks who earned the money and then the Husseiniacs will give it to their friends in big government!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_income_in_the_United_States
It's off to the races at Pork Chop Downs
It's off to the races at Pork Chop Downs
"But the Show-Me Swine Races at Pork Chop Downs go on as they must, daily at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. These pigs are pros.
Five competitors race in three heats and audience members are chosen to be the main rooter for each pig in each race."
These piggies are really worth your time. The entire show is hilarious!
"But the Show-Me Swine Races at Pork Chop Downs go on as they must, daily at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. These pigs are pros.
Five competitors race in three heats and audience members are chosen to be the main rooter for each pig in each race."
These piggies are really worth your time. The entire show is hilarious!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Gay marriage and Obama
He's for it AND against it!
"Today we learned that Barack Obama opposes the proposed amendment to the California constitution defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. In a letter to a gay civil rights group in San Francisco, Obama said he rejects 'the divisive and discriminatory efforts to amend the California Constitution' and similar efforts in other states.
At the same time, Obama has repeatedly said that while he supports civil unions for gay couples he believes marriage is between a man and a woman."
No problem dude..... if you want it, B Hussein will promise it!
"Today we learned that Barack Obama opposes the proposed amendment to the California constitution defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. In a letter to a gay civil rights group in San Francisco, Obama said he rejects 'the divisive and discriminatory efforts to amend the California Constitution' and similar efforts in other states.
At the same time, Obama has repeatedly said that while he supports civil unions for gay couples he believes marriage is between a man and a woman."
No problem dude..... if you want it, B Hussein will promise it!
Michigan's minimum wage rises to $7.40 Tuesday
Michigan's minimum wage rises to $7.40 Tuesday
"Starting Tuesday, hundreds of thousands of Michigan workers who make at or just above the minimum wage are getting a raise.
Jeepers!
Student and young people face the worst job market in a decade.
But our "leaders" just voted to raise the cost of employing those students and young folks ....... could there be ANY connection?
Naa. It's Bush's fault. Cheney and Engler's too.....
"Starting Tuesday, hundreds of thousands of Michigan workers who make at or just above the minimum wage are getting a raise.
Jeepers!
Student and young people face the worst job market in a decade.
But our "leaders" just voted to raise the cost of employing those students and young folks ....... could there be ANY connection?
Naa. It's Bush's fault. Cheney and Engler's too.....
click these links for more on the "AMAZING" connection between cost and demand.
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2007/01/demo-stink.html
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2006/03/what-were-they-thinking.html
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2006/03/less-destructive-path.html
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2006/03/higher-minimum-wage-is-job-killer-for.html
The 11 Best Foods You Arent Eating - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog
The 11 Best Foods You Arent Eating - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog: "Dr. Bowden, author of “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,” to update his list with some favorite foods that are easy to find but don’t always find their way into our shopping carts. Here’s his advice."
Ummm... beets!
Ummm... beets!
United Auto Workers union endorses Obama for president
United Auto Workers union endorses Obama for president
"The United Auto Workers international executive board has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president."
Hmmmm.... the same group who bankrupted the American auto industry now endorses B Hussein who's "new" ideas for "change" will bankrupt the USA.
Sounds logical to moi....
"The United Auto Workers international executive board has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president."
Hmmmm.... the same group who bankrupted the American auto industry now endorses B Hussein who's "new" ideas for "change" will bankrupt the USA.
Sounds logical to moi....
Obama says he will offer $4,000 tuition tax credit
Obama says he will offer $4,000 tuition tax credit
"Obama said he would give students a $4,000 tax credit to help pay tuition and fees in exchange for 100 hours of community service. The campaign said the program would cost $10 billion a year"
"Obama said he would give students a $4,000 tax credit to help pay tuition and fees in exchange for 100 hours of community service. The campaign said the program would cost $10 billion a year"
Let's see....$4000 divided by 100 hours... um that equals $40 bucks an HOUR!!!!?
B Hussein promises to give "students" $4o bucks an hour to do... what..... community service????
Do nothing "make-work" at $4/hr....... plus all those nifty democrat government workers to supervise the little darling students......
This only sounds "new" to someone who's never heard of the USSR...
Murdered at work! Troy VanderStelt Nexes Realty Michigan Real Estate Agent
Killed this morning at the Nexus office on Broadway by a disgruntled customer.
RIP
"Troy VanderStelt
As a member of the successful, highly trained team of agents at Nexes Realty, I am here to help you fulfill the American Dream of owning your own home. Whether buying or selling, I will provide outstanding services with honesty and integrity. As a life-long resident of the area, graduate of Muskegon Community College and Michigan State University, I look forward to helping you in all your real estate needs."
As a member of the successful, highly trained team of agents at Nexes Realty, I am here to help you fulfill the American Dream of owning your own home. Whether buying or selling, I will provide outstanding services with honesty and integrity. As a life-long resident of the area, graduate of Muskegon Community College and Michigan State University, I look forward to helping you in all your real estate needs."
YouTube - Harry Reid Says "Coal Makes Us Sick"
YouTube - Harry Reid Says "Coal Makes Us Sick"
Yeah but....... coal and oil also provide us with jobs and food.
Coal and oil are the energy bridge that we humans need until new technology is discovered.
Windmill farms and solar panels covering our real farms will provide nothing except more government subsidies to the makers of windmills and solar panels.
Oh yeah, they'll also makes us unemployed and hungry.
Yeah but....... coal and oil also provide us with jobs and food.
Coal and oil are the energy bridge that we humans need until new technology is discovered.
Windmill farms and solar panels covering our real farms will provide nothing except more government subsidies to the makers of windmills and solar panels.
Oh yeah, they'll also makes us unemployed and hungry.
Nev. Brothel: Get Your Fill And Free Fuel, State's Sex Industry Stifled By Rising Gasoline Costs; Brothel Offers Truckers Gas Cards
Nev. Brothel: Get Your Fill And Free Fuel, State's Sex Industry Stifled By Rising Gasoline Costs; Brothel Offers Truckers Gas Cards
"Geoffrey Arnold, president of the Nevada Brothel Owners' Association, said truckers account for up to 75 percent of business at the state's rural brothels along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 95."
Ah, those knights of the highway.......
"Geoffrey Arnold, president of the Nevada Brothel Owners' Association, said truckers account for up to 75 percent of business at the state's rural brothels along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 95."
Ah, those knights of the highway.......
DUMBEST UNION MOVE EVER
DUMBEST UNION MOVE EVER
"Volunteer firefighters who built sandbag barricades to protect Baraboo from record flooding earlier this month wrongfully did the work of city workers, a union representative argues in a complaint.
A grievance filed with the city says Department of Public Works employees are qualified to perform the work done by volunteer firefighters and should've been called on first.
Union workers are demanding pay for overtime they lost out on as a result of volunteers from the Baraboo Fire Department filling sandbags June 7 through June 12"
Maybe the taxpayers might want to see who negotiated the union contract on behalf of the city of Baraboo?
"Volunteer firefighters who built sandbag barricades to protect Baraboo from record flooding earlier this month wrongfully did the work of city workers, a union representative argues in a complaint.
A grievance filed with the city says Department of Public Works employees are qualified to perform the work done by volunteer firefighters and should've been called on first.
Union workers are demanding pay for overtime they lost out on as a result of volunteers from the Baraboo Fire Department filling sandbags June 7 through June 12"
Maybe the taxpayers might want to see who negotiated the union contract on behalf of the city of Baraboo?
Kim Komando’s Video of the Day » Blog Archive » Bus or monster truck?
Kim Komando’s Video of the Day » Blog Archive » Bus or monster truck?
"This Video of the Day features a bus crash. Don’t worry; no one gets hurt. But I can’t help laughing every time I see it. This driver turns her bus into a monster truck. She plows over a parking lot full of cars."
This IS funny!
"This Video of the Day features a bus crash. Don’t worry; no one gets hurt. But I can’t help laughing every time I see it. This driver turns her bus into a monster truck. She plows over a parking lot full of cars."
This IS funny!
Monday, June 30, 2008
No Sun Intended
No Sun Intended
"Washington has placed a moratorium on solar power projects on federal land. Is this the work of evil oil companies? No, it's the fault of environmentalists."
Let us make no mistake! The democrat party has been taken over by extremist enviro-nuts and will fight EVERY idea to provide energy for humans. EVERY IDEA!
"Washington has placed a moratorium on solar power projects on federal land. Is this the work of evil oil companies? No, it's the fault of environmentalists."
Let us make no mistake! The democrat party has been taken over by extremist enviro-nuts and will fight EVERY idea to provide energy for humans. EVERY IDEA!
How Bear Stearns Died
"The 28-day line, in other words, was a 28-day line in name only: There's a good chance that Paulson and Geithner never signed off on its length, only on its size. And then decided that the last thing they needed was the risk of Bear Stearns bankruptcy hanging over the market's head for a month."
Interesting insight into the collapse of a once great financial firm.
Surprising fact: Half of gun deaths are suicides
Surprising fact: Half of gun deaths are suicides
"research shows that surprisingly often, gun owners use the weapons on themselves.
Suicides accounted for 55 percent of the nation's nearly 31,000 firearm deaths in 2005, the most recent year for which statistics are available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
"surprisingly"?
That fact has been known for decades.
As a stand alone info-bit, it is worthless.
Just like most drivel spewed from the liberal MSM.
"research shows that surprisingly often, gun owners use the weapons on themselves.
Suicides accounted for 55 percent of the nation's nearly 31,000 firearm deaths in 2005, the most recent year for which statistics are available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
"surprisingly"?
That fact has been known for decades.
As a stand alone info-bit, it is worthless.
Just like most drivel spewed from the liberal MSM.
Medicare fees to doctors to fall starting Tuesday
Medicare fees to doctors to fall starting Tuesday
"Just two years ago, after a cut had taken effect, Congress froze payments retroactively at the previous year's levels. In 2002 doctors had to live with a 5.4 percent cut."
No problem!
Just "retroactively cut payments"!
Now, why can't they do the same with federal employee's pay, benefits and their own spending?
"Just two years ago, after a cut had taken effect, Congress froze payments retroactively at the previous year's levels. In 2002 doctors had to live with a 5.4 percent cut."
No problem!
Just "retroactively cut payments"!
Now, why can't they do the same with federal employee's pay, benefits and their own spending?
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Now health and safety cut number of holes in chip shop salt shakers
Now health and safety cut number of holes in chip shop salt shakers
"Pot-holed roads, crumbling schools, litter-strewn streets – there’s no shortage of problem areas crying out for their attention.
But councils believe they have found a better use for their money: reducing the number of holes in chip shop salt shakers.
Research has suggested that slashing the holes from the traditional 17 to five could cut the amount people sprinkle on their food by more than half."
"Pot-holed roads, crumbling schools, litter-strewn streets – there’s no shortage of problem areas crying out for their attention.
But councils believe they have found a better use for their money: reducing the number of holes in chip shop salt shakers.
Research has suggested that slashing the holes from the traditional 17 to five could cut the amount people sprinkle on their food by more than half."
Beachwood Cancels All-Star Game to Raise Players Self Esteem
Beachwood Cancels All-Star Game to Raise Players Self Esteem
"The City of Beachwood has decided to break tradition and cancel a Little League All-Star game for children ages 9-12.
In March, Beachwood Mayor Merle Gordon sent a letter to parents of children involved in the Little League program stating the city was canceling the All-Star game based on information provided in an article written by the founder of the National Alliance for Youth Sports, Fred Engh.
The article suggested that All-Star games take away from sportsmanship and hurts the self esteem of players, especially younger players.
In the article Engh states, 'There's nothing like sticking a dagger into a youngster's self-esteem the first season he plays the sport by letting him know that he's not good enough or considered worthy to be part of this elite group of teammates. That's not the message we want to send to children who are already less active and more obese than any previous generation in history.'"
What "message" do you think those wusses want to sent to our children......
"The City of Beachwood has decided to break tradition and cancel a Little League All-Star game for children ages 9-12.
In March, Beachwood Mayor Merle Gordon sent a letter to parents of children involved in the Little League program stating the city was canceling the All-Star game based on information provided in an article written by the founder of the National Alliance for Youth Sports, Fred Engh.
The article suggested that All-Star games take away from sportsmanship and hurts the self esteem of players, especially younger players.
In the article Engh states, 'There's nothing like sticking a dagger into a youngster's self-esteem the first season he plays the sport by letting him know that he's not good enough or considered worthy to be part of this elite group of teammates. That's not the message we want to send to children who are already less active and more obese than any previous generation in history.'"
What "message" do you think those wusses want to sent to our children......
Friday, June 27, 2008
Gun ban ruling has Chicago thinking it's next
Gun ban ruling has Chicago thinking it's next
"Nine people were killed in 36 shootings during one weekend this spring. The next week, five people were found shot to death inside a South Side home.
Chicago Public Schools officials say 27 students have been killed by gunfire since September."
This is the result of Chicago's current gun and crime control laws.
"Nine people were killed in 36 shootings during one weekend this spring. The next week, five people were found shot to death inside a South Side home.
Chicago Public Schools officials say 27 students have been killed by gunfire since September."
This is the result of Chicago's current gun and crime control laws.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
San Francisco may name sewage treatment plant after Bush
San Francisco may name sewage treatment plant after Bush
"a group going by the regal-sounding name of the Presidential Memorial Commission of San Francisco is planning to ask voters here to change the name of a prize-winning water-treatment plant on the shoreline to the George W. Bush Sewage Plant."
Oh, how sophisticated!
Those SanFranciscan "treats" are so..... like really ........ well.... you ...know...... dude.....
"a group going by the regal-sounding name of the Presidential Memorial Commission of San Francisco is planning to ask voters here to change the name of a prize-winning water-treatment plant on the shoreline to the George W. Bush Sewage Plant."
Oh, how sophisticated!
Those SanFranciscan "treats" are so..... like really ........ well.... you ...know...... dude.....
My Way News - Bush moves to take N.Korea off terrorism blacklist
Bush moves to take N.Korea off terrorism blacklist
"'I'm under no illusions that this is the first step,' Bush said. 'This isn't the end of the process. This is the beginning of the process of action for action.'"
Huh?
"'I'm under no illusions that this is the first step,' Bush said. 'This isn't the end of the process. This is the beginning of the process of action for action.'"
Huh?
YouTube - Barack Obama - Blithering Idiot - Bristol, VA 6/5/08
YouTube - Barack Obama - Blithering Idiot - Bristol, VA 6/5/08
"Barack Obama - Blithering Idiot - Bristol, VA 6/5/08"
This man is an idiot!
"Barack Obama - Blithering Idiot - Bristol, VA 6/5/08"
This man is an idiot!
Norton Shores to seek 1.5-mill road tax
Norton Shores to seek 1.5-mill road tax
"Public Works Director Jerry Bartoszek said it would be difficult at this stage to create a street improvement list. Although the city has an inventory of the condition of local and major streets, the worst streets might not necessarily be targeted. Streets in bad shape may be too far gone for easy fixes. Other streets may not have deteriorated to the point where they cannot be repaired. He said the staff will issue recommendations after the millage vote"
They already have the street list.
Why won't they tell us what they're gonna do?
Not a good way to begin their quest for our money....
"Public Works Director Jerry Bartoszek said it would be difficult at this stage to create a street improvement list. Although the city has an inventory of the condition of local and major streets, the worst streets might not necessarily be targeted. Streets in bad shape may be too far gone for easy fixes. Other streets may not have deteriorated to the point where they cannot be repaired. He said the staff will issue recommendations after the millage vote"
They already have the street list.
Why won't they tell us what they're gonna do?
Not a good way to begin their quest for our money....
Great Muskegon "spending" site!
MuskegonTaxDollars!
"Muskegon County Commissioners want to raise our taxes again. They are crying poverty, to fund a special mileage. Did you know Muskegon County has had a General Fund Surplus ever year for the past seven years. Fiscal year 2007 it was $8.7 million (18% of General Fund revenues)"
"Muskegon County Commissioners want to raise our taxes again. They are crying poverty, to fund a special mileage. Did you know Muskegon County has had a General Fund Surplus ever year for the past seven years. Fiscal year 2007 it was $8.7 million (18% of General Fund revenues)"
US economy logs better GDP growth-No recession, yet!
US economy logs better but still subpar growth
"The 1 percent annualized increase in gross domestic product, announced by the Commerce Department on Thursday, marked a slight improvement from the government's previous estimate of 0.9 percent growth for the January-to-March quarter."
Don't believe the liars in the liberal MSM as they lie about the American "recession".
"The 1 percent annualized increase in gross domestic product, announced by the Commerce Department on Thursday, marked a slight improvement from the government's previous estimate of 0.9 percent growth for the January-to-March quarter."
Don't believe the liars in the liberal MSM as they lie about the American "recession".
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Cindy McCain praises Diana as 'inspiration' - Times Online
Cindy McCain praises Diana as 'inspiration' - Times Online: "The woman who wants to be the next Republican First Lady pledged today to expand her humanitarian work if she makes it into the White House, taking inspiration from the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Speaking ahead of a political fundraiser in London tonight, Cindy McCain said that she felt 'very honoured' to serve on the board of the Halo Trust, the Anglo-American anti-landmine charity endorsed by Diana and which organised her controversial walk through an Angolan minefield in 1997, the year of her death.
Speaking to The Times, Mrs McCain said of Diana: 'She was (a) great inspiration to me and to the British people as well. She was a remarkable person and had a loving heart.”"
Understand that the only folks who will withhold their land mines will be our soldiers....... the bad guys will put them everywhere.....
Thankfully, Cindy will be spending her future in plastic surgery rather than as First Lady.
What a bummer.....
Speaking ahead of a political fundraiser in London tonight, Cindy McCain said that she felt 'very honoured' to serve on the board of the Halo Trust, the Anglo-American anti-landmine charity endorsed by Diana and which organised her controversial walk through an Angolan minefield in 1997, the year of her death.
Speaking to The Times, Mrs McCain said of Diana: 'She was (a) great inspiration to me and to the British people as well. She was a remarkable person and had a loving heart.”"
Understand that the only folks who will withhold their land mines will be our soldiers....... the bad guys will put them everywhere.....
Thankfully, Cindy will be spending her future in plastic surgery rather than as First Lady.
What a bummer.....
College raises price, saves jobs, programs - mlive.com
College raises price, saves jobs, programs
"The Muskegon Community College board of trustees voted Tuesday to raise student tuition and a registration fee, apparently sparing teaching and other staff positions from being axed.
Those budget-making decisions drew loud applause from many of the dozens of school employees and students who attended Tuesday night's board meeting.
The board's actions were part of the approval of an overall 2008-09 operating budget of $36.2 million. The school's general fund budget was set at $30.2 million."
"The Muskegon Community College board of trustees voted Tuesday to raise student tuition and a registration fee, apparently sparing teaching and other staff positions from being axed.
Those budget-making decisions drew loud applause from many of the dozens of school employees and students who attended Tuesday night's board meeting.
The board's actions were part of the approval of an overall 2008-09 operating budget of $36.2 million. The school's general fund budget was set at $30.2 million."
States ask for citizenship from welfare recipients
States ask for citizenship from welfare recipients
"Michigan is one of the few states that give health care coverage automatically to children and adults on welfare. But there's a catch: Proof of citizenship is required.
Michigan and Nebraska appear to be the only states so far that won't give cash assistance unless proof of citizenship is shown, although Missouri is joining their ranks. Some states, such as Virginia, require applicants to show a birth certificate or Social Security number. But they allow applicants to sign an affidavit of citizenship if they can't provide the documents. Michigan and Nebraska don't have that out."
"Michigan is one of the few states that give health care coverage automatically to children and adults on welfare. But there's a catch: Proof of citizenship is required.
Michigan and Nebraska appear to be the only states so far that won't give cash assistance unless proof of citizenship is shown, although Missouri is joining their ranks. Some states, such as Virginia, require applicants to show a birth certificate or Social Security number. But they allow applicants to sign an affidavit of citizenship if they can't provide the documents. Michigan and Nebraska don't have that out."
Zimbabwe's President Mugabe stripped of knighthood
Zimbabwe's President Mugabe stripped of knighthood
"Queen Elizabeth II stripped Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe of his ceremonial knighthood on Wednesday - a highly unusual move meant to show Britain's revulsion with the human rights abuses of his regime."
Who!
How brave of those Brits!
And thank god for the UN!
"Queen Elizabeth II stripped Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe of his ceremonial knighthood on Wednesday - a highly unusual move meant to show Britain's revulsion with the human rights abuses of his regime."
Who!
How brave of those Brits!
And thank god for the UN!
Court rejects death penalty for raping children
Court rejects death penalty for raping children
"A second Louisiana man, Richard Davis was sentenced to death in December for repeatedly raping a 5-year-old girl in Caddo Parish, which includes Shreveport. Local prosecutor Lea Hall told jurors: 'Execute this man. Justice has a sword and this sword needs to swing today.'"
Golly, the chick probleee enjoyed it..........heck she ain't even dead!
This is what we get with liberal judges making our laws.
Disgusting!
"A second Louisiana man, Richard Davis was sentenced to death in December for repeatedly raping a 5-year-old girl in Caddo Parish, which includes Shreveport. Local prosecutor Lea Hall told jurors: 'Execute this man. Justice has a sword and this sword needs to swing today.'"
Golly, the chick probleee enjoyed it..........heck she ain't even dead!
This is what we get with liberal judges making our laws.
Disgusting!
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