Monday, July 27, 2009
Community activist Chris Ernvall dead at age 41 - Muskegon News - The Latest News, Blogs, Photos & Videos – MLive.com
Community activist Chris Ernvall dead at age 41 - Muskegon News - The Latest News, Blogs, Photos & Videos – MLive.com: "Chris Ernvall touched many people in his short life, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to family, friends and the greater Muskegon community.
The 41-year-old vice president of investment firm Morgan Stanley in Norton Shores died early Sunday while at a gathering."
The 41-year-old vice president of investment firm Morgan Stanley in Norton Shores died early Sunday while at a gathering."
Big Brother may flick the switch on household appliances
Big Brother may flick the switch on household appliances: "The use of household appliances including dishwashers and washing machines could soon be under the control of power companies under plans designed to curb peak period energy consumption.
Queensland distributor Energex has revealed plans for wider use of 'controlled-load tariffs'"
Queensland distributor Energex has revealed plans for wider use of 'controlled-load tariffs'"
American Thinker Blog: What to Ask Your Congressperson about Obamacare (first in a series)
American Thinker Blog: What to Ask Your Congressperson about Obamacare (first in a series): "Here's the first installment in a series of questions you might ask your member of the House of Representatives concerning H.R. 3200 - also known as Obamacare.
The two-thousand, five-hundred and forty-one (2,541) sections of the bill can be found here. The emailed version my congressman's office sent me covers 1,026 pages and is written in the typical legislative labyrinth of gobbledygook, replete with multi-layered, mind-numbing, cross references."
The two-thousand, five-hundred and forty-one (2,541) sections of the bill can be found here. The emailed version my congressman's office sent me covers 1,026 pages and is written in the typical legislative labyrinth of gobbledygook, replete with multi-layered, mind-numbing, cross references."
FuturePundit: Germans To Pay Much For Offshore Wind Power
FuturePundit: Germans To Pay Much For Offshore Wind Power: "Germany is phasing out nuclear power plants before the end of their useful lives, building more coal electric plants, and will make Germans pay thru the nose for expensive offshore wind electric power."
Looking for Light in the Middle of the Tunnel
Looking for Light in the Middle of the Tunnel
"Liabilities to the police and fire pension funds have increased over the past year from $145 million to about a $158 million, Mr. Lyons said, and next year's contributions will increase from $12.7 million to about $14 million.
That figure does not represent the full make-up amount, Mr. Lyons said, because 'the actuary [Gabriel Roeder Smith] is smoothing it out for us [over more than one year].' Both pension funds are about 40 percent funded, he said, and that percentage [of the amount funded] will 'continue to drop because of the actuarial smoothing process.'"
It's the spending stupid!
"Liabilities to the police and fire pension funds have increased over the past year from $145 million to about a $158 million, Mr. Lyons said, and next year's contributions will increase from $12.7 million to about $14 million.
That figure does not represent the full make-up amount, Mr. Lyons said, because 'the actuary [Gabriel Roeder Smith] is smoothing it out for us [over more than one year].' Both pension funds are about 40 percent funded, he said, and that percentage [of the amount funded] will 'continue to drop because of the actuarial smoothing process.'"
It's the spending stupid!
Ban testing while driving
As Others See It: Ban testing while driving
"According to the Michigan State Medical Society, statistics show that drivers are six times more likely to become distracted and cause an accident if they are text messaging."
Maybe our underworked "lawmakers" ought to ban texting while writing headlines too.
"According to the Michigan State Medical Society, statistics show that drivers are six times more likely to become distracted and cause an accident if they are text messaging."
Maybe our underworked "lawmakers" ought to ban texting while writing headlines too.
Michigan not among states wanting to jam cell phone signals at prison facilities
Michigan not among states wanting to jam cell phone signals at prison facilities
"An influx in contraband cell phones in prisons has led some state corrections departments across the country to consider jamming telecommunications signals within prison facilities.
Last week officials from two dozen states signed a petition asking the Federal Communications Commission to allow the blocking, which is currently a criminal act. Michigan was not among them, because officials say smuggled cell phones aren't a big problem here."
"An influx in contraband cell phones in prisons has led some state corrections departments across the country to consider jamming telecommunications signals within prison facilities.
Last week officials from two dozen states signed a petition asking the Federal Communications Commission to allow the blocking, which is currently a criminal act. Michigan was not among them, because officials say smuggled cell phones aren't a big problem here."
THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED THIS WEEKEND:
THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED THIS WEEKEND
Planet-killing climate-changers brag.
Chris Dodd snubs lobbyists, but not their cash.
ACORN holds pro-Obamacare rally, Tea Party breaks out. Similar event here. Also, how to ruin a professional agitation group’s day.
Energy-wasting bureaucrats at the Department of Energy.
Robert Byrd is down on cap-and-trade. But can he withstand the giant-puppet assault?
News reports on the Richmond and Asheville tea parties.
Latest polling not looking good for Obama. Plus the CBO rains on the Obamacare parade again.
And, finally, this. Preacher: InstaPundit needs more sex. I respond with this post.
Posted at by Glenn Reynolds at 8:54 am
Planet-killing climate-changers brag.
Chris Dodd snubs lobbyists, but not their cash.
ACORN holds pro-Obamacare rally, Tea Party breaks out. Similar event here. Also, how to ruin a professional agitation group’s day.
Energy-wasting bureaucrats at the Department of Energy.
Robert Byrd is down on cap-and-trade. But can he withstand the giant-puppet assault?
News reports on the Richmond and Asheville tea parties.
Latest polling not looking good for Obama. Plus the CBO rains on the Obamacare parade again.
And, finally, this. Preacher: InstaPundit needs more sex. I respond with this post.
Posted at by Glenn Reynolds at 8:54 am
Detroit Metro Airport memo: Many shops could close without assistance
Detroit Metro Airport memo
"A memo obtained by the Detroit Free Press shows the operator of Detroit Metropolitan Airport warns many of the 120 businesses in the facility's terminals could close if they don't receive some assistance.
The newspaper reports Monday the Wayne County Airport Authority has developed a hardship plan that would defer payment of a portion of the fees the airport charges businesses."
So, the bankrupt Wayne County will direct its bankrupt airport authority to subsidize private businesses that are dying in Obama's socialistic paradise?
Maybe a few more $$trillion$$ of porkulus shifted to Detroit will bring relief!
"A memo obtained by the Detroit Free Press shows the operator of Detroit Metropolitan Airport warns many of the 120 businesses in the facility's terminals could close if they don't receive some assistance.
The newspaper reports Monday the Wayne County Airport Authority has developed a hardship plan that would defer payment of a portion of the fees the airport charges businesses."
So, the bankrupt Wayne County will direct its bankrupt airport authority to subsidize private businesses that are dying in Obama's socialistic paradise?
Maybe a few more $$trillion$$ of porkulus shifted to Detroit will bring relief!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Yankee Lady -Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) - Trivia
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) - Trivia
"One of the B-17's shown in the film has been fully restored and (as of 2000) is on display at the Yankee Air Force museum in Ypsilanti, MI"
That's the Yankee Lady that was in Muskegon yesterday.
"One of the B-17's shown in the film has been fully restored and (as of 2000) is on display at the Yankee Air Force museum in Ypsilanti, MI"
That's the Yankee Lady that was in Muskegon yesterday.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
THE RELIGIOUS QUALITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMISM
THE RELIGIOUS QUALITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMISM
"I think that people start with a desire to be extremists — or, at least, to feel good about themselves and condemn others — and then look around for an ideology that gives them what they want. The actual merits are far less important, as is demonstrated by the transparent idiocy of most ideologies."
"I think that people start with a desire to be extremists — or, at least, to feel good about themselves and condemn others — and then look around for an ideology that gives them what they want. The actual merits are far less important, as is demonstrated by the transparent idiocy of most ideologies."
Twenty-four Trillion
Twenty-four Trillion
"US Special Inspector General Neil Barofsky, who job it is to oversee the Troubled Asset Relief Program ('TARP'), has opined in his new quarterly report to Congress and testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that the real, total cost of all the BailOuts since last Fall could well exceed $24 Trillion, spread across some 50 different efforts at relief -
that's Trillion, with a 'T.'
Now go clean up the coffee that you just spilled all over your computer;
I'll wait."
"US Special Inspector General Neil Barofsky, who job it is to oversee the Troubled Asset Relief Program ('TARP'), has opined in his new quarterly report to Congress and testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that the real, total cost of all the BailOuts since last Fall could well exceed $24 Trillion, spread across some 50 different efforts at relief -
that's Trillion, with a 'T.'
Now go clean up the coffee that you just spilled all over your computer;
I'll wait."
Friday, July 24, 2009
Politicians, Heal Thyselves!
Politicians, Heal Thyselves!
"During ABC's June 24 infomercial for government-run health care broadcast from the White House, President Obama was asked if he and his family would abide by the restrictions and limitations that came with his proposed reforms.
In what Ed Morrissey at HotAir.com called 'Obama's Michael Dukakis moment,' President Obama refused to make such a pledge and confessed that if 'it's my family member, if it's my wife, if it's my children, if it's my grandmother, I always want them to get the very best care.'"
And that ain't what the democrats are trying to sell to us voters!
"During ABC's June 24 infomercial for government-run health care broadcast from the White House, President Obama was asked if he and his family would abide by the restrictions and limitations that came with his proposed reforms.
In what Ed Morrissey at HotAir.com called 'Obama's Michael Dukakis moment,' President Obama refused to make such a pledge and confessed that if 'it's my family member, if it's my wife, if it's my children, if it's my grandmother, I always want them to get the very best care.'"
And that ain't what the democrats are trying to sell to us voters!
Restored B-17 bomber 'Yankee Lady' coming to Muskegon County Airport
comments from Mlive:
Posted by Begotnot on 07/24/09 at 1:31PM
"Say what you may, but I wish they would not fly those old airplanes over my house."
Posted by mhev1970 on 07/24/09 at 3:50PM
"This plane is the reason you have a home and are not speaking German. Get over it."
Thanks to mhev1970 for this response and to my friend Cal for alerting me to this great response!
Posted by Begotnot on 07/24/09 at 1:31PM
"Say what you may, but I wish they would not fly those old airplanes over my house."
Posted by mhev1970 on 07/24/09 at 3:50PM
"This plane is the reason you have a home and are not speaking German. Get over it."
Thanks to mhev1970 for this response and to my friend Cal for alerting me to this great response!
High-speed hydrogen rail: From Grand Rapids to Detroit in 40 minutes?
High-speed hydrogen rail: From Grand Rapids to Detroit in 40 minutes?
"The public gets a chance next week to comment on a plan to build a futuristic high-speed rail system along Michigan's interstates, allowing people and cars to travel from Grand Rapids to Detroit in less than an hour.
The Michigan-meets-'The Jetsons' concept is being studied by a bipartisan state panel holding meetings around the state in an attempt to gauge public support."
Say what?
Who wants to travel on a train to Detroit?
And if there's lot's of folks who want to do so, and it's such a great idea it'll produce a profit, why have a panel to "guage public support"?
Grab the Vasoline folks, our elected "leaders" are spending our tax dollars to have a multi-visit-luncheon to propose an idea that could NEVER survive in a capitalistic world.
So, if you like the lunch.... imagine a "free" zippy ride to downtown Detroit!
It's gonna happen unless we stop it!
Go there!!!!!!
What: A public hearing on the environmental impact of a plan to build an elevated hydrogen-based high speed rail system to transport people and freight from Detroit to Grand Rapids along Michigan's interstate system.
When: Friday July 31
Where: 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Eberhard Center, Grand Valley State University in downtown Grand Rapids, 301 W. Fulton St.
Who: A bipartisan state task force that is studying the potential of the project, which is proposed by a private company says it will share revenues with the state and local government.
"The public gets a chance next week to comment on a plan to build a futuristic high-speed rail system along Michigan's interstates, allowing people and cars to travel from Grand Rapids to Detroit in less than an hour.
The Michigan-meets-'The Jetsons' concept is being studied by a bipartisan state panel holding meetings around the state in an attempt to gauge public support."
Say what?
Who wants to travel on a train to Detroit?
And if there's lot's of folks who want to do so, and it's such a great idea it'll produce a profit, why have a panel to "guage public support"?
Grab the Vasoline folks, our elected "leaders" are spending our tax dollars to have a multi-visit-luncheon to propose an idea that could NEVER survive in a capitalistic world.
So, if you like the lunch.... imagine a "free" zippy ride to downtown Detroit!
It's gonna happen unless we stop it!
Go there!!!!!!
What: A public hearing on the environmental impact of a plan to build an elevated hydrogen-based high speed rail system to transport people and freight from Detroit to Grand Rapids along Michigan's interstate system.
When: Friday July 31
Where: 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Eberhard Center, Grand Valley State University in downtown Grand Rapids, 301 W. Fulton St.
Who: A bipartisan state task force that is studying the potential of the project, which is proposed by a private company says it will share revenues with the state and local government.
Governments have to get real about retirement benefit costs - Newsday
Governments have to get real about retirement benefit costs
"General Motors may not be the only employer to go broke trying to pay for the health care benefits of its workers. New York's taxpayers could be next.
Nationwide, the liability for all the benefits promised retired state workers is $558 billion, according to a report released last week by the Center for State and Local Government Excellence."
"General Motors may not be the only employer to go broke trying to pay for the health care benefits of its workers. New York's taxpayers could be next.
Nationwide, the liability for all the benefits promised retired state workers is $558 billion, according to a report released last week by the Center for State and Local Government Excellence."
Goat Olympics noon today!
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