Free meals for all Detroit schoolchildren in fall Detroit Free Press freep.com
All Detroit Public Schools students will receive free breakfast, lunch and snacks in an effort to remove the stigma of being from a low-income family
Monday, August 22, 2011
SUED FOR FARTING!
SUED FOR FARTING! - YouTube:
I guess I "Farted All Over Her" so she's calling her lawyer.
BUY A POOTER HERE: http://www.thepooter.com
I guess I "Farted All Over Her" so she's calling her lawyer.
BUY A POOTER HERE: http://www.thepooter.com
Maxine Waters | Tea party
Maxine Waters Tea party The Daily Caller
“This is a tough game.
You can’t be intimidated.
You can’t be frightened.
And as far as I’m concerned — the tea party can go straight to hell.”
“This is a tough game.
You can’t be intimidated.
You can’t be frightened.
And as far as I’m concerned — the tea party can go straight to hell.”
"There's Never Been A Plan"
Economist Sachs Hits Obama: "There's Never Been A Plan" RealClearPolitics
"We're almost three years into this administration, and there's never been a plan.
And that's what everybody feels.
And the president didn't lead.
He waited.
The quintessential image, sadly, of an administration that I supported and hoped for much better, is the president waiting by the phone to hear what Congress calls to tell him.
It doesn't work in this country that way.
It certainly isn't working for those in our country who are looking for jobs.
And this type of "waiting by the phone" for a Publisher's Clearing House call sure isn't working for Muskegon county "leaders" either.
"We're almost three years into this administration, and there's never been a plan.
And that's what everybody feels.
And the president didn't lead.
He waited.
The quintessential image, sadly, of an administration that I supported and hoped for much better, is the president waiting by the phone to hear what Congress calls to tell him.
It doesn't work in this country that way.
It certainly isn't working for those in our country who are looking for jobs.
And this type of "waiting by the phone" for a Publisher's Clearing House call sure isn't working for Muskegon county "leaders" either.
Three Dead In Weekend Air Show Accidents
Three Dead In Weekend Air Show Accidents
On Sunday, wingwalker Todd Green was trying to perform his signature transfer from a wing to the skid of a helicopter when he fell about 200 feet to his death at the Selfridge Air Show near Detroit. By tragic coincidence, Kyle Franklin, whose wingwalking wife Amanda died of burns suffered in a March crash in Texas, was performing in his first air show since his wife's death and witnessed the accident. "It's really tragic," Franklin told reporters. "We are not thrill seekers trying to cheat death. We love what we do. We all know the risks involved."
On Saturday, Red Arrows pilot Flt. Lt. Jon Egging died after a low-level ejection in his Hawk aircraft at the Bournemouth Air Show and Bryan Jensen was killed when his highly modified Pitts Special, called The Beast, crashed on the field at the Kansas City Aviation Expo Air Show.
Egging was in formation with the Red Arrows when he split from the others and called a Mayday. Witnesses said he maneuvered the small jet trainer away from populated areas. His body was found face down in a river, not far from the wreckage of his aircraft. His wife and other members of his family attended the air show. Egging is being hailed as a hero. Jensen, a Delta Airlines 747 pilot, had been performing in air shows for 15 years. The aircraft, which had a modified Russian radial engine boosted to 412 horsepower, impacted vertically and caught fire.
President Obama Announces Major Initiative to Spur Biofuels Industry and Enhance America's Energy Security
President Obama Announces Major Initiative to Spur Biofuels Industry and Enhance America's Energy Security The White House
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2011 – President Obama today announced that the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Energy and Navy will invest up to $510 million during the next three years in partnership with the private sector to produce advanced drop-in aviation and marine biofuels to power military and commercial transportation.
The initiative responds to a directive from President Obama issued in March....
A half a billion here, a half a billion there........
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2011 – President Obama today announced that the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Energy and Navy will invest up to $510 million during the next three years in partnership with the private sector to produce advanced drop-in aviation and marine biofuels to power military and commercial transportation.
The initiative responds to a directive from President Obama issued in March....
A half a billion here, a half a billion there........
states where no one wants to buy a new home
states-no-one-buys-new-home-247: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
4. Michigan
Building permits/total housing units: 0.09
Decline in building permits (2005-2011): -82.19% (7th largest)
Building permits 2011 YTD: 4,250
Total housing units: 4,532,233
Michigan is one of the states that has suffered the most from the recession.
The state's unemployment rate peaked around 15% in 2010.
It is now at 10.5%, which is still significantlyhigher than the national average of 9.2%.
The state has a vacancy rate of just under 15%, which is one of the highest in the country.
New building permits have also decreased by over 80% since 2005, also one of the highest rates in the country.
The state may now be more focused on tearing down old buildings than building new ones.
4. Michigan
Building permits/total housing units: 0.09
Decline in building permits (2005-2011): -82.19% (7th largest)
Building permits 2011 YTD: 4,250
Total housing units: 4,532,233
Michigan is one of the states that has suffered the most from the recession.
The state's unemployment rate peaked around 15% in 2010.
It is now at 10.5%, which is still significantlyhigher than the national average of 9.2%.
The state has a vacancy rate of just under 15%, which is one of the highest in the country.
New building permits have also decreased by over 80% since 2005, also one of the highest rates in the country.
The state may now be more focused on tearing down old buildings than building new ones.
Bachmann stands by $2 gas pledge
Bachmann stands by $2 gas pledge - Washington Times
“The price of gasoline the day that Barack Obama took office was $1.79 a gallon.
If the price of gasoline was $1.79 a gallon just two and three years ago, certainly we can get it back down to that level again.
Why wouldn’t we be able to do that?
Ummm, Michelle.
The entire world was on the brink of a financial meltdown when gas was $1.79.
That's why gas was so cheap.
You gonna bring us back there?
“The price of gasoline the day that Barack Obama took office was $1.79 a gallon.
If the price of gasoline was $1.79 a gallon just two and three years ago, certainly we can get it back down to that level again.
Why wouldn’t we be able to do that?
Ummm, Michelle.
The entire world was on the brink of a financial meltdown when gas was $1.79.
That's why gas was so cheap.
You gonna bring us back there?
Wall Street Aristocracy Got $1.2T in Loans
Wall Street Aristocracy Got $1.2T in Loans - Bloomberg
It wasn’t just American finance.
Almost half of the Fed’s top 30 borrowers, measured by peak balances, were European firms.
It wasn’t just American finance.
Almost half of the Fed’s top 30 borrowers, measured by peak balances, were European firms.
Clijsters out of US Open with stomach injury
Clijsters out of US Open with stomach injury - Washington Times
Two-time defending U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters will not go for three in a row this year because of a stomach muscle injury.
Two-time defending U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters will not go for three in a row this year because of a stomach muscle injury.
Man falls off plane during Selfridge Air Show
Man falls off plane during Selfridge Air Show MLive.com
According to Green's website, he's a Michigan native who started performing aerial stunts more than a quarter centruy ago.
He's the son of legendary Hall of Fame aerial stuntman Eddie "The Grip" Green.
RIP Todd.
According to Green's website, he's a Michigan native who started performing aerial stunts more than a quarter centruy ago.
He's the son of legendary Hall of Fame aerial stuntman Eddie "The Grip" Green.
RIP Todd.
CMU adminstration to file for court injunction over "illegal" faculty strike
CMU adminstration to file for court injunction over "illegal" faculty strike MLive.com
University Spokesman Steve Smith said in a statement the administration is disappointed the Faculty Association is engaging "in an illegal work stoppage."
Ain't unions great?
University Spokesman Steve Smith said in a statement the administration is disappointed the Faculty Association is engaging "in an illegal work stoppage."
Ain't unions great?
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Chevy Volt: Flagship Model Of The Government-Industrial Complex - Forbes
Chevy Volt: Flagship Model Of The Government-Industrial Complex - Forbes
President Obama recently reminded General Motors‘ stockholders, all 311 million of us, that he’s calling the shots at America’s largest automaker, when he told an audience in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, that freedom to market was the price for the bailout:
“If we are going to help you [GM], then you have also got to change your ways.”
And then he stated the ways: electric cars, and isn’t it great that jillions of taxpayer dollars are being thrown at battery manufacturers?
President Obama recently reminded General Motors‘ stockholders, all 311 million of us, that he’s calling the shots at America’s largest automaker, when he told an audience in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, that freedom to market was the price for the bailout:
“If we are going to help you [GM], then you have also got to change your ways.”
And then he stated the ways: electric cars, and isn’t it great that jillions of taxpayer dollars are being thrown at battery manufacturers?
Brilliantly Sarcastic Responses To Completely Well-Meaning Signs
Brilliantly Sarcastic Responses To Completely Well-Meaning Signs Happy Place
Brilliantly smart-ass responses to completely well-meaning signs.
Go there now!
Brilliantly smart-ass responses to completely well-meaning signs.
Go there now!
Obama to deport illegals by 'priority'
Obama to deport illegals by 'priority' - Washington Times
Bowing to pressure from immigrant rights activists, the Obama administration said Thursday that it will halt deportation proceedings on a case-by-case basis against illegal immigrants who meet certain criteria, such as attending school, having family in the military or having primary responsible for other family members’ care.
Bowing to pressure from immigrant rights activists, the Obama administration said Thursday that it will halt deportation proceedings on a case-by-case basis against illegal immigrants who meet certain criteria, such as attending school, having family in the military or having primary responsible for other family members’ care.
Getting ready for a wave of coal-plant shutdowns
Getting ready for a wave of coal-plant shutdowns - Ezra Klein - The Washington Post
Industry groups such the Edison Electric Institute, which represents investor-owned utilities, and the American Legislative Exchange Council have dubbed the coming rules “EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck.” The regulations, they say, will cost utilities up to $129 billion and force them to retire one-fifth of coal capacity.
Given that coal provides 45 percent of the country’s power, that means higher electric bills, more blackouts and fewer jobs.
We it will certainly be "change".
Industry groups such the Edison Electric Institute, which represents investor-owned utilities, and the American Legislative Exchange Council have dubbed the coming rules “EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck.” The regulations, they say, will cost utilities up to $129 billion and force them to retire one-fifth of coal capacity.
Given that coal provides 45 percent of the country’s power, that means higher electric bills, more blackouts and fewer jobs.
We it will certainly be "change".
Citing a Lack of Usage, Costco Removes E.V. Chargers
Citing a Lack of Usage, Costco Removes E.V. Chargers - NYTimes.com
That was one impetus for a $2.3 million program supported by the California Energy Commission and overseen by the charging companies Clipper Creek and EV Connect, which would have 600 to 650 so-called legacy E.V. chargers upgraded.
According to Will Barrett, a Clipper Creek program manager, 30 new chargers have been installed since the program began operations in July.
That was one impetus for a $2.3 million program supported by the California Energy Commission and overseen by the charging companies Clipper Creek and EV Connect, which would have 600 to 650 so-called legacy E.V. chargers upgraded.
According to Will Barrett, a Clipper Creek program manager, 30 new chargers have been installed since the program began operations in July.
Group hopes to lure young Jews to Detroit with rent incentive
CommunityNEXT: Group hopes to lure young Jews to Detroit with rent incentive MLive.com
He is among a group of young, suburban Jewish professionals attracted to the vitality and excitement of Detroit's evolving downtown and hopes to be selected for a program that would pay $250 per month toward his rent for a year if he moves into Detroit's downtown or Midtown.
He is among a group of young, suburban Jewish professionals attracted to the vitality and excitement of Detroit's evolving downtown and hopes to be selected for a program that would pay $250 per month toward his rent for a year if he moves into Detroit's downtown or Midtown.
AVwebFlash Complete Issue
AVwebFlash Complete Issue: Sukhoi's Stealthy T-50 (PAK FA) Goes Public
Sukhoi's Stealthy T-50 (PAK FA) Goes Public Russia chose the MAKS 2011 airshow near Moscow to this week publicly unveil what's generally billed as its answer to the U.S. F-22 Raptor, the Sukhoi T-50.
Sukhoi's Stealthy T-50 (PAK FA) Goes Public Russia chose the MAKS 2011 airshow near Moscow to this week publicly unveil what's generally billed as its answer to the U.S. F-22 Raptor, the Sukhoi T-50.
Muskegon County Rotary Park to get playground, fishing pier if grant awarded
Muskegon County Rotary Park to get playground, fishing pier if grant awarded MLive.com
Based on the proposed project's budget, the most expensive parts are installation of the new playground, construction of the fishing pier, purchase of two barrier-free bathrooms and addition of a parking lot.
Aside from the fact that any "grant" is really borrowing from the earnings of our children and grandchildren, why do we need two more barrier-free bathrooms when we have two barrier-free bathrooms at Heritage Landing that are closed down...even during Summer Celebration?
Based on the proposed project's budget, the most expensive parts are installation of the new playground, construction of the fishing pier, purchase of two barrier-free bathrooms and addition of a parking lot.
Aside from the fact that any "grant" is really borrowing from the earnings of our children and grandchildren, why do we need two more barrier-free bathrooms when we have two barrier-free bathrooms at Heritage Landing that are closed down...even during Summer Celebration?
Allegiant closing GR base, some flights
Allegiant closing GR base, some flights WOOD TV8
Allegiant Air, which 16 months ago opened a base at the Ford International Airport, will end that part of its operation and cut back on flights offered from Grand Rapids, an airport spokesperson told 24 Hour News 8.
The base housed two planes and a staff of about 60 people in West Michigan, including crews, pilots and flight attendants.
After October 31, the airline will discontinue its base in Grand Rapids.
Allegiant Air, which 16 months ago opened a base at the Ford International Airport, will end that part of its operation and cut back on flights offered from Grand Rapids, an airport spokesperson told 24 Hour News 8.
The base housed two planes and a staff of about 60 people in West Michigan, including crews, pilots and flight attendants.
After October 31, the airline will discontinue its base in Grand Rapids.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Study: Detroit's air closely resembles dog poop
Study: Detroit's air closely resembles dog poop MLive.com
A new study released by the University of Colorado found residents of Detroit and Cleveland are breathing in harmful bacteria linked with animal feces.
A new study released by the University of Colorado found residents of Detroit and Cleveland are breathing in harmful bacteria linked with animal feces.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Michigan's population decline has surprising twist, new 2010 Census report shows
Michigan's population decline has surprising twist, new 2010 Census report shows MLive.com
Michigan is the only state to have lost population, Census numbers released earlier this year showed.
The state lost the equivalent of a mid-sized city, dropping about 54,000 people to 9.8 million.
That's Jenny's legacy, dudes.
Michigan is the only state to have lost population, Census numbers released earlier this year showed.
The state lost the equivalent of a mid-sized city, dropping about 54,000 people to 9.8 million.
That's Jenny's legacy, dudes.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
You’re Either On The Bus, Or Under It.
Instapundit » Blog Archive »
"HOWIE CARR: You’re Either On The Bus, Or Under It.
“No wonder it’s being called the Magical Misery Tour.
It’s a listening tour where Obama doesn’t listen to anybody except his own Kool-Aid drinkers.”
Many points for incorporating the Beatles, Ken Kesey, and Tom Wolfe in one passage.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 10:51 am"
"HOWIE CARR: You’re Either On The Bus, Or Under It.
“No wonder it’s being called the Magical Misery Tour.
It’s a listening tour where Obama doesn’t listen to anybody except his own Kool-Aid drinkers.”
Many points for incorporating the Beatles, Ken Kesey, and Tom Wolfe in one passage.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 10:51 am"
Former Muskegon Community College instructor says he was treated unfairly by administrators
"Speaking to a packed crowd at the MCC Board of Trustees meeting, Harry Brown said he was “fired” from his position as head of MCC's TV station after he criticized Nesbary's administration for the “diminution of the faculty television program director's authority.”"
Heck, he ought to be rehired just because he can use "diminution" in a sentence........oh, it's his lawyer's verbiage..........never mind.
Pretty nice pension!
Wow!
54 years old and ya get $46,284/yr pension starting at....well ......54 years old.
But wait there's more!
Free medical!
Free dental!
Free vision!
All starting at ....54 years old!
And ending at...good golly, who knows!
It's nice being a Muskegon county retiree, ain't it?
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'Little Luke'
'Little Luke' - LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe
"Some excerpts of note:
* At a cost that Shapiro estimates in the millions of dollars, he said his benefits to athletes included but were not limited to cash, prostitutes, entertainment in his multimillion-dollar homes and yacht, paid trips to high-end restaurants and nightclubs, jewelry, bounties for on-field play (including bounties for injuring opposing players), travel and, on one occasion, an abortion."
This is gonna be BIG!
"Some excerpts of note:
* At a cost that Shapiro estimates in the millions of dollars, he said his benefits to athletes included but were not limited to cash, prostitutes, entertainment in his multimillion-dollar homes and yacht, paid trips to high-end restaurants and nightclubs, jewelry, bounties for on-field play (including bounties for injuring opposing players), travel and, on one occasion, an abortion."
This is gonna be BIG!
David Kolb: Can Michigan Democrats catch up to Wisconsin and Ohio?
David Kolb: Can Michigan Democrats catch up to Wisconsin and Ohio? MLive.com
"Will Michigan “Go Blue” again in the 2012 presidential elections?
I remain unconvinced, and I’m an optimist."
What a surprise!
As David Kolbe continues his pro-union, anti-employer crusade, his disdain for the simple American looking for a job begins to filter through his rhetoric.
What he misses (by design?) is the reality that the business climate in Wisconsin and Ohio has improved markedly.
Employment is up, state revenue is up and employers are flocking to the newly "red" states.
Because of the pro-employer policies of the governors and legislatures of Ohio and Wisconsin, more employees are earning a paycheck-and paying taxes.
Get the connection? Employers.....employees...?
That's good for workers, taxpayers and those who need the safety net that only profitable companies and hard working employees can guarantee.
Instead, Kolbe adopts the divisive, pure politics of the MoveOn.org and ACORN playbook.
Obama has taken the same big spending, anti-employer stance.
How's that working out for you?
"Will Michigan “Go Blue” again in the 2012 presidential elections?
I remain unconvinced, and I’m an optimist."
What a surprise!
As David Kolbe continues his pro-union, anti-employer crusade, his disdain for the simple American looking for a job begins to filter through his rhetoric.
What he misses (by design?) is the reality that the business climate in Wisconsin and Ohio has improved markedly.
Employment is up, state revenue is up and employers are flocking to the newly "red" states.
Because of the pro-employer policies of the governors and legislatures of Ohio and Wisconsin, more employees are earning a paycheck-and paying taxes.
Get the connection? Employers.....employees...?
That's good for workers, taxpayers and those who need the safety net that only profitable companies and hard working employees can guarantee.
Instead, Kolbe adopts the divisive, pure politics of the MoveOn.org and ACORN playbook.
Obama has taken the same big spending, anti-employer stance.
How's that working out for you?
Students at Jackson high schools could choose to sleep in, start class later under proposal
Students at Jackson high schools could choose to sleep in, start class later under proposal MLive.com: "Students at Jackson High School and T.A. Wilson Academy would have the option of starting and finishing the school day later under a proposal that’s under consideration.
The Jackson School Board is considering the proposal because studies have shown teenagers are better able to learn later in the morning.
No decision has been made.
“We are still in the process of adjusting some schedules and seeking staff that would be interested in this adjusted schedule,” said Ben Pack, assistant superintendent for human resources and secondary curriculum. “It would be up and running ... at the earliest in second trimester, which would be the end of November.”"
This is a GREAT idea!
Most high pay jobs allow their employees to arrive whenever they want.....right?
Oh, that's government jobs.....and we're broke so there won't be too many new jibs like that.....bummer dudes....
The Jackson School Board is considering the proposal because studies have shown teenagers are better able to learn later in the morning.
No decision has been made.
“We are still in the process of adjusting some schedules and seeking staff that would be interested in this adjusted schedule,” said Ben Pack, assistant superintendent for human resources and secondary curriculum. “It would be up and running ... at the earliest in second trimester, which would be the end of November.”"
This is a GREAT idea!
Most high pay jobs allow their employees to arrive whenever they want.....right?
Oh, that's government jobs.....and we're broke so there won't be too many new jibs like that.....bummer dudes....
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