NYT: Today's playgrounds may be too safe - Parenting & Family - TODAY.com
"His philosophy seemed reactionary at the time, but today it’s shared by some researchers who question the value of safety-first playgrounds.
Even if children do suffer fewer physical injuries — and the evidence for that is debatable — the critics say that these playgrounds may stunt emotional development, leaving children with anxieties and fears that are ultimately worse than a broken bone."
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
The Financial Fall of Lenny Dykstra
The Financial Fall of Lenny Dykstra - NYTimes.com
"Before promoting a single stock or venturing into the perilous world of magazine publishing, Lenny Dykstra lived the good life, essentially risk-free. He signed autographs, shook hands and banked the profits from his car-wash business."
"Before promoting a single stock or venturing into the perilous world of magazine publishing, Lenny Dykstra lived the good life, essentially risk-free. He signed autographs, shook hands and banked the profits from his car-wash business."
Former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra will challenge Sen. Debbie Stabenow, according to news source
Former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra will challenge Sen. Debbie Stabenow, according to news source MLive.com
"Former U. S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, a Holland Republican, has decided to run for the U.S. Senate after all, challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat, reports Gongwer News Service."
"Former U. S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, a Holland Republican, has decided to run for the U.S. Senate after all, challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat, reports Gongwer News Service."
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Analyzing the Spartans' 2012 recruits
Analyzing the Spartans' 2012 recruits Detroit Free Press freep.com
"'With some of the top names on the board that are still considering Michigan State, I think they have a chance to finish real strong here and finish toward the top of the conference.
There are still some big fish out there.
Five-star defensive end Adolphus Washington has recently put Michigan State in his top group.
Four-star wide receiver Monty Madaris could be close to committing.'"
"'With some of the top names on the board that are still considering Michigan State, I think they have a chance to finish real strong here and finish toward the top of the conference.
There are still some big fish out there.
Five-star defensive end Adolphus Washington has recently put Michigan State in his top group.
Four-star wide receiver Monty Madaris could be close to committing.'"
Air Canada Loses Lawsuit Over Stewardess Failing To Speak In 'Mother Tongue'
Air Canada Loses Lawsuit Over Stewardess Failing To Speak In 'Mother Tongue' - AOL Travel News
"Thibodeau has a history of being litigious. He sued an Ottawa bus company in 2002 because the bus driver said 'Hello' not 'Bonjour.'"
"Thibodeau has a history of being litigious. He sued an Ottawa bus company in 2002 because the bus driver said 'Hello' not 'Bonjour.'"
Monday, July 18, 2011
Incredible moonbow lights up the night sky at Yosemite National Park
Incredible moonbow lights up the night sky at Yosemite National Park Mail Online
"Somewhere over the... moonbow: Dazzling arc of colour lights up night sky at Yosemite National Park"
"Somewhere over the... moonbow: Dazzling arc of colour lights up night sky at Yosemite National Park"
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Stampede Chaos as Thousands of Dallas Residents Apply for Housing Vouchers | Breaking news and opinion on The Blaze
Stampede Chaos as Thousands of Dallas Residents Apply for Housing Vouchers Breaking news and opinion on The Blaze
"A crush of thousands of Dallas residents caused some early morning chaos in a mad scramble to line up for a housing voucher waiting list Thursday."
"A crush of thousands of Dallas residents caused some early morning chaos in a mad scramble to line up for a housing voucher waiting list Thursday."
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Smokeless e-cigarettes grow in popularity, but they're controversial
Smokeless e-cigarettes grow in popularity, but they're controversial MLive.com
"Ed Parsekian of Shelby, who recently retired as Muskegon County's smoking-cessation educator"
We pay for a "smoking-cessation educator"?
Sup wit dat?
"Ed Parsekian of Shelby, who recently retired as Muskegon County's smoking-cessation educator"
We pay for a "smoking-cessation educator"?
Sup wit dat?
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Muskegon Heights officials reject city of Muskegon's water-service proposal; plan to draw up their own
Muskegon Heights officials reject city of Muskegon's water-service proposal; plan to draw up their own MLive.com
"The Muskegon Heights City Council reached a consensus during a work session Monday night — four days after Muskegon issued a proposal to provide water to all metro-area communities and take Muskegon Heights out of the business — to basically reject Muskegon's offer and direct staff to design a water-service counteroffer."
Something's happening here...and it ain't exactly clear.....
"The Muskegon Heights City Council reached a consensus during a work session Monday night — four days after Muskegon issued a proposal to provide water to all metro-area communities and take Muskegon Heights out of the business — to basically reject Muskegon's offer and direct staff to design a water-service counteroffer."
Something's happening here...and it ain't exactly clear.....
California dreaming...nightmares.....
Arizona's status grows as distribution center http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/2011/07/10/20110710arizona-distribution-center.html
Dante DeMiro's fraud reaches $13 million, nets him 10 years in prison
Dante DeMiro's fraud reaches $13 million, nets him 10 years in prison MLive.com
"Admitted Ponzi crook Dante DeMiro, who stole $3.7 million from Mona Shores Public Schools"
Remember the Mona Shores schools bozos $3.7 million "oops"next time they come begging for money.
"Admitted Ponzi crook Dante DeMiro, who stole $3.7 million from Mona Shores Public Schools"
Remember the Mona Shores schools bozos $3.7 million "oops"next time they come begging for money.
Proposed: 4,000 electric car charging stations across West Michigan
Proposed: 4,000 electric car charging stations across West Michigan MLive.com
"The West Michigan Strategic Alliance is proposing the development of at least 4,000 charging stations across eight counties.
Alliance President Greg Northrup is seeking approval from county boards in Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon for the project, which would be financed through the sale of bonds and be repaid over a 10-year period."
This is insanity!
These enviro-loonies want to short circuit our free market system, steal tax dollars from every resident and create ANOTHER bureaucracy that will control what kind of vehicles we will be able to drive.
STOP THIS MADNESS IN ITS TRACKS!
NOW!
"The West Michigan Strategic Alliance is proposing the development of at least 4,000 charging stations across eight counties.
Alliance President Greg Northrup is seeking approval from county boards in Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon for the project, which would be financed through the sale of bonds and be repaid over a 10-year period."
This is insanity!
These enviro-loonies want to short circuit our free market system, steal tax dollars from every resident and create ANOTHER bureaucracy that will control what kind of vehicles we will be able to drive.
STOP THIS MADNESS IN ITS TRACKS!
NOW!
Muskegon County wind-energy consultant recommends negotiating with international corporation, local partner
Muskegon County wind-energy consultant recommends negotiating with international corporation, local partner MLive.com
"Although the naming of the companies involved and the specific economic items, including the personal property taxes, won't be made public until after a contract is signed"
Nancy Pelosi would be proud of our county commissioners.
We'll have to pass the bill before we know what's in it!
Just trust our wonderful county commissioners to do the right thing.
Right.....
"Although the naming of the companies involved and the specific economic items, including the personal property taxes, won't be made public until after a contract is signed"
Nancy Pelosi would be proud of our county commissioners.
We'll have to pass the bill before we know what's in it!
Just trust our wonderful county commissioners to do the right thing.
Right.....
Bustin' out for Bike Time? Here's the lowdown
It's Muskegon Bike Time 2011."
MI GOP Policy Committee Votes for a Closed Primary
MI GOP Policy Committee Votes for a Closed Primary « That’s Saul Folks!
"MI GOP Policy Committee Votes for a Closed Primary
July 12th, 2011 by Saul Anuzis
After several months of discussions between state committee members, county chairs and party activists…the State Committee’s Policy Committee unanimously passed a resolution recommending a closed primary to the full State Committee."
DISASTER!
A "closed" primary allows (actually encourages) democrats to vote in the GOP presidential primary.
Democrats and RINOs will control the GOP primary winner.
Our state party has sold us out AGAIN!
"MI GOP Policy Committee Votes for a Closed Primary
July 12th, 2011 by Saul Anuzis
After several months of discussions between state committee members, county chairs and party activists…the State Committee’s Policy Committee unanimously passed a resolution recommending a closed primary to the full State Committee."
DISASTER!
A "closed" primary allows (actually encourages) democrats to vote in the GOP presidential primary.
Democrats and RINOs will control the GOP primary winner.
Our state party has sold us out AGAIN!
Obama Flashback: 'You Don't Raise Taxes in a Recession'
"Obama agreed with Ferguson’s premise – raising taxes in a recession is a bad idea.
“First of all, he’s right.
Normally, you don’t raise taxes in a recession, which is why we haven’t and why we’ve instead cut taxes.
So I guess what I’d say to Scott is – his economics are right.
You don’t raise taxes in a recession.
We haven’t raised taxes in a recession.”"
Our current flopper-in-chief makes Kerry look like Churchill.
States court California companies
States court California companies - Jul. 12, 2011
"And governors around the country, smelling blood in the water, have stepped up their courtship of California companies.
Officials in states like Florida, Texas, Arizona and Utah are telling California firms how business-friendly they are in comparison."
The beauty of our constitution with guaranteed competition between states may well save our country.
"And governors around the country, smelling blood in the water, have stepped up their courtship of California companies.
Officials in states like Florida, Texas, Arizona and Utah are telling California firms how business-friendly they are in comparison."
The beauty of our constitution with guaranteed competition between states may well save our country.
6 fake Democrats fall, setting stage for GOP recalls
6 fake Democrats fall, setting stage for GOP recalls - JSOnline
"Six fake Democratic candidates put up by the Republican Party to buy time for Republican state senators subject to recalls accomplished that job Tuesday, but none of them did the unexpected and knocked off a real Democrat."
BIG victory for the good guys!
"Six fake Democratic candidates put up by the Republican Party to buy time for Republican state senators subject to recalls accomplished that job Tuesday, but none of them did the unexpected and knocked off a real Democrat."
BIG victory for the good guys!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Cairo, the war dog - bin Laden's bane
"The Stand Up America Blog Cairo, the war dog – bin Laden’s bane."
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Time for tea, or, What would Wilkins Micawber think? “There is no point in trying t…
Time for tea, or, What would Wilkins Micawber think?
“There is no point in trying to imagine what a $1.5-trillion deficit means.
For most of us mortals, it is simply unimaginable.
All the more is a total federal debt of $14.3 trillion (and counting).
And I haven’t even broached what I think of as the Williamson Warning (after Kevin Williamson, who gave prominence to the dour fact), namely that the real out-the-door, all-in price of U.S. debt is something closer to $130 trillion, a sum that, if you can bear to think about it, is Book-of-Revelations, Seventh-Seal, Four-Horsemen-of- the-Apocalypse scary.”
Plus the answer: “Stop spending. Live within your means.” Some people may fear that it’s too late for that."
“There is no point in trying to imagine what a $1.5-trillion deficit means.
For most of us mortals, it is simply unimaginable.
All the more is a total federal debt of $14.3 trillion (and counting).
And I haven’t even broached what I think of as the Williamson Warning (after Kevin Williamson, who gave prominence to the dour fact), namely that the real out-the-door, all-in price of U.S. debt is something closer to $130 trillion, a sum that, if you can bear to think about it, is Book-of-Revelations, Seventh-Seal, Four-Horsemen-of- the-Apocalypse scary.”
Plus the answer: “Stop spending. Live within your means.” Some people may fear that it’s too late for that."
Saturday, July 09, 2011
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