Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Germany offers 100-million-euro loan to Libyan rebels
Germany offers 100-million-euro loan to Libyan rebels Germany Deutsche Welle 24.07.2011
"Germany's Foreign Ministry on Sunday said it would offer Libya's National Transitional Council up to 100 million euros ($144 million) in loans for civil and humanitarian purposes."
"Germany's Foreign Ministry on Sunday said it would offer Libya's National Transitional Council up to 100 million euros ($144 million) in loans for civil and humanitarian purposes."
USDA: 6,501 ‘Food Deserts’ Are Spread Across Most of U.S. Mainland
USDA: 6,501 ‘Food Deserts’ Are Spread Across Most of U.S. Mainland CNSnews.com
"In general, a food desert exists where low-income people must travel more than 1 mile in urban communities and 10 miles in rural communities to access retailers that have fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy food offerings."
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/fooddesert/fooddesert.html
"In general, a food desert exists where low-income people must travel more than 1 mile in urban communities and 10 miles in rural communities to access retailers that have fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy food offerings."
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/fooddesert/fooddesert.html
Playing Games Out of Plac
Playing Games Out of Place - NYTimes.com
"This year, Michigan State and ESPN entered into discussions with the United States Navy, along with the Morale Entertainment Foundation, which arranges events for troops. Nick Dawson, the director of programming at ESPN, said his first thought was, “How in the heck can we pull this off?”"
"This year, Michigan State and ESPN entered into discussions with the United States Navy, along with the Morale Entertainment Foundation, which arranges events for troops. Nick Dawson, the director of programming at ESPN, said his first thought was, “How in the heck can we pull this off?”"
Michigan: 53% More Administrators Than Faculty
CARPE DIEM: Michigan: 53% More Administrators Than Faculty
"In other words, there are 53% more full-time administrators than full-time faculty.
Is this evidence of 'administrative blight.'"
"In other words, there are 53% more full-time administrators than full-time faculty.
Is this evidence of 'administrative blight.'"
Holland City Government to Subsidize Garages
Holland City Government to Subsidize Garages WOOD News
"In Holland, the city council last weeks decided that a two-car garage is so necessary to city living, that the government will pay $3,000 to homeowners in parts of the city who build one.
The Holland Sentinel said Monday that the 'Year of the Garage' program is aimed at trying to get people to move into some older houses. in the Washington Square and Historic District neighborhoods.
Holland's city hall has received almost $24,000 from the state government for these garage subsidies.
The Sentinel quoted Mayor Kurt Dykstra justifying this public expense for private homes by saying a two-stall garage is “a simple necessity of modern American life.”"
"In Holland, the city council last weeks decided that a two-car garage is so necessary to city living, that the government will pay $3,000 to homeowners in parts of the city who build one.
The Holland Sentinel said Monday that the 'Year of the Garage' program is aimed at trying to get people to move into some older houses. in the Washington Square and Historic District neighborhoods.
Holland's city hall has received almost $24,000 from the state government for these garage subsidies.
The Sentinel quoted Mayor Kurt Dykstra justifying this public expense for private homes by saying a two-stall garage is “a simple necessity of modern American life.”"
Monday, July 25, 2011
Michigan State Spartans | Former MSU star Abdelkader takes jabs at U-M's Big House during flyover
Michigan State Spartans Former MSU star Abdelkader takes jabs at U-M's Big House during flyover The Detroit News
"'We were joking around (when) we went over the Big House,' the Red Wings forward and former Michigan State star said of Michigan Stadium. 'If we'd had a couple of bombs on it (the jet), maybe we would have dropped a couple on there.'"
"'We were joking around (when) we went over the Big House,' the Red Wings forward and former Michigan State star said of Michigan Stadium. 'If we'd had a couple of bombs on it (the jet), maybe we would have dropped a couple on there.'"
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The soaring cost of back-to-school basics
The soaring cost of back-to-school basics - money - TODAY.com
"parents of elementary school students can expect to pay an average $530 this year.
That's up from $474 last year, an increase of almost 12 percent."
"parents of elementary school students can expect to pay an average $530 this year.
That's up from $474 last year, an increase of almost 12 percent."
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Central Falls, R.I., Asks ‘Great’ Sacrifice of Its Retirees
Central Falls, R.I., Asks ‘Great’ Sacrifice of Its Retirees - NYTimes.com
"CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — The retirees came from near and far, gathering in a muggy auditorium here to listen to an urgent pitch: give back a big chunk of your pension or risk losing it all.
This city of 19,000 is broke and headed for bankruptcy, partly because it has promised retired police and firefighters millions of dollars in pensions and benefits that it cannot begin to afford."
"CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — The retirees came from near and far, gathering in a muggy auditorium here to listen to an urgent pitch: give back a big chunk of your pension or risk losing it all.
This city of 19,000 is broke and headed for bankruptcy, partly because it has promised retired police and firefighters millions of dollars in pensions and benefits that it cannot begin to afford."
Nike Equips Elite College Football Teams With Combination Of Creativity & Advanced Technology
Nike Equips Elite College Football Teams With Combination Of Creativity & Advanced Technology - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
"The teams selected to sport the 2011 Nike Pro Combat system of dress uniforms include Army, Boise State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan State, Navy, Ohio State, Oregon and Stanford."
"The teams selected to sport the 2011 Nike Pro Combat system of dress uniforms include Army, Boise State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan State, Navy, Ohio State, Oregon and Stanford."
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
NYT: Today's playgrounds may be too safe
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."
"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."
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.....
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