UNESCO panel does not remove Syria from human rights committee - latimes.com
The U.S. "is profoundly disappointed that this resolution does not call for outright removal" of Syria from the committee, Ambassador David Killion said, according to the Associated Press.
Friday, March 09, 2012
Government-subsidized green light bulb carries costly price tag
Government-subsidized green light bulb carries costly price tag - The Washington Post
The U.S. government last year announced a $10 million award, dubbed the “L Prize,” for any manufacturer that could create a “green” but affordable light bulb.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu said the prize would spur industry to offer the costly bulbs, known as LEDs, at prices “affordable for American families.”
There was also a “Buy America” component. Portions of the bulb would have to be made in the United States.
The price is $50.
The U.S. government last year announced a $10 million award, dubbed the “L Prize,” for any manufacturer that could create a “green” but affordable light bulb.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu said the prize would spur industry to offer the costly bulbs, known as LEDs, at prices “affordable for American families.”
There was also a “Buy America” component. Portions of the bulb would have to be made in the United States.
Kony 2012: what's the real story?
Kony 2012: what's the real story? | Politics | guardian.co.uk
Too slick.
And it's gotta Hollywood stink.
Too slick.
And it's gotta Hollywood stink.
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Racial incident mars high school game
Racial incident mars high school game | Defenders - Home
But it was just after the trophy presentation when the coach was not proud of the chant coming from Alamo Heights fans.
"USA, USA, USA," they chanted
Imagine the pain felt by those children......USA, USA........
But it was just after the trophy presentation when the coach was not proud of the chant coming from Alamo Heights fans.
"USA, USA, USA," they chanted
Imagine the pain felt by those children......USA, USA........
Baby Boomers' Investment Returns Will Be Constrained
Baby Boomers' Investment Returns Will Be Constrained, This Researcher Warns - WSJ.com
The problem in a nutshell: The ratio of retirees to active workers in the U.S. will balloon.
As retirees sell stocks and then bonds to support themselves, there will be fewer younger investors to buy those securities, keeping a lid on prices.
The problem in a nutshell: The ratio of retirees to active workers in the U.S. will balloon.
As retirees sell stocks and then bonds to support themselves, there will be fewer younger investors to buy those securities, keeping a lid on prices.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Upset in Ohio: Rep. Jean Schmidt (R) loses primary to Brad Wenstrup
Upset in Ohio: Rep. Jean Schmidt (R) loses primary to Brad Wenstrup - The Washington Post
In the first upset of 2012, Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) lost a primary to Army Reserves Major Brad Wenstrup, a political newbie.
In the first upset of 2012, Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) lost a primary to Army Reserves Major Brad Wenstrup, a political newbie.
Ohio's 'Joe the Plumber' gets GOP nod for Congress - Houston Chronicle
Ohio's 'Joe the Plumber' gets GOP nod for Congress - Houston Chronicle
Samuel Wurzelbacher gained the nickname "Joe the Plumber" for expressing working-class concerns about taxes to then-candidate Barack Obama during a stop to the region.
Samuel Wurzelbacher gained the nickname "Joe the Plumber" for expressing working-class concerns about taxes to then-candidate Barack Obama during a stop to the region.
Obama loses Dem primary in 15 Oklahoma counties
The Associated Press: Obama loses Dem primary in 15 Oklahoma counties
President Barack Obama collected the most votes in the Oklahoma Democratic primary, but lost in 15 counties
President Barack Obama collected the most votes in the Oklahoma Democratic primary, but lost in 15 counties
UAW-backed push to amend state Constitution 'political chicanery,' Chamber says
UAW-backed push to amend state Constitution 'political chicanery,' Chamber says MLive.com
"I can tell you that many people are seeing this as what itis: a partisan, political power grab," Holcomb said.
"It's funny that the samegroup that says it's too divisive to even talk about Right to Work legislationnow comes forward with this."
"I can tell you that many people are seeing this as what itis: a partisan, political power grab," Holcomb said.
"It's funny that the samegroup that says it's too divisive to even talk about Right to Work legislationnow comes forward with this."
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Sandra Fluke, Gender Reassignment, and Health Insurance
Sandra Fluke, Gender Reassignment, and Health Insurance MRCTV
As many have already uncovered Sandra Fluke she is, in reality, a 30 year old long time liberal activist who enrolled at Georgetown with the express purpose of fighting for the school to pay for students' birth control.
She has been pushing for mandated coverage of contraceptives at Georgetown for at least three years according to the Washington Post.
As many have already uncovered Sandra Fluke she is, in reality, a 30 year old long time liberal activist who enrolled at Georgetown with the express purpose of fighting for the school to pay for students' birth control.
She has been pushing for mandated coverage of contraceptives at Georgetown for at least three years according to the Washington Post.
Have an opinion on liquor in Norton Shores? Have your say tonight
Have an opinion on liquor in Norton Shores? Have your say tonight MLive.com
Norton Shores City Council will hold a public hearing about renewing its liquor licenses at its regularly scheduled meeting tonight.
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Norton Shores Branch Library, 705 Seminole.
The council also is expected to discuss modifying the city’s cost recovery ordinance, Mayor Gary Nelund said.
Norton Shores City Council will hold a public hearing about renewing its liquor licenses at its regularly scheduled meeting tonight.
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Norton Shores Branch Library, 705 Seminole.
The council also is expected to discuss modifying the city’s cost recovery ordinance, Mayor Gary Nelund said.
Do We Let Unions Bankrupt Governments?
Do We Let Unions Bankrupt Governments? [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Government unions remain as a permanent, taxpayer-funded lobby for big government.
And with the fight to retain PA 4 looming, it is not clear that Gov. Snyder's nuanced approach has allowed him to avoid the acrimony.
Government unions remain as a permanent, taxpayer-funded lobby for big government.
And with the fight to retain PA 4 looming, it is not clear that Gov. Snyder's nuanced approach has allowed him to avoid the acrimony.
The Case Against Law School
Instapundit » Blog Archive » LEGAL EDUCATION UPDATE: New York Magazine
LEGAL EDUCATION UPDATE: New York Magazine: The Case Against Law School.
“The hardest part about becoming a lawyer in a city like New York, if your path runs through a top-tier school such as Columbia or NYU, might be getting your application accepted.
After that, it’s mostly a matter of keeping your grades up and waiting for the jobs to come to you:
On-campus recruiting interviews lead to summer associateships, which often lead to jobs at the same firm after graduation.
Attending a less prestigious law school, though, has always been something of a gamble, and as the recession has squeezed the profession, the math has become dicey indeed.
Nationwide, there are two aspiring lawyers with passing bar-exam scores for every one open job; in New York State, the ratio is even more lopsided, with 9,787 passing the bar in 2009, then competing for roughly 2,100 new positions.”
LEGAL EDUCATION UPDATE: New York Magazine: The Case Against Law School.
“The hardest part about becoming a lawyer in a city like New York, if your path runs through a top-tier school such as Columbia or NYU, might be getting your application accepted.
After that, it’s mostly a matter of keeping your grades up and waiting for the jobs to come to you:
On-campus recruiting interviews lead to summer associateships, which often lead to jobs at the same firm after graduation.
Attending a less prestigious law school, though, has always been something of a gamble, and as the recession has squeezed the profession, the math has become dicey indeed.
Nationwide, there are two aspiring lawyers with passing bar-exam scores for every one open job; in New York State, the ratio is even more lopsided, with 9,787 passing the bar in 2009, then competing for roughly 2,100 new positions.”
Rally for Rush
The American Spectator : Rally for Rush
So.
Did you hear about Carbonite and Rush Limbaugh?
No, you didn't.
Not the way you will in a minute.
But first?
It's time to turn the tables.
It's time to stand up to the bullies.
It's time to Rally for Rush.
...And get a load of this.
Take a look right here at Ed "Laura Ingraham is a slut" Schultz's site for his radio show.
Who is listed as a Schultz sponsor?
That's right: Carbonite.
Like Rush Limbaugh, Ed Schultz apologized.
The difference?
If Rush uses the word "slut" to illustrate the absurdity of the left-wing Sandra Fluke's views --David Friend is outraged.
But when Ed Schultz refers in hostile fashion out of the blue to conservative and Catholic Laura Ingraham as a "slut" -- hey, no big deal for Carbonite.
In other words, to put it politely, Mr. Friend's woe-is-me I'm-withdrawing-my-company's sponsorship-from-Rush Limbaugh-because of-my-lovely-daughters is as close to certifiable BS as one can imagine.
Mr. Friend, one can only suspect, placed Carbonite's ads with Rush Limbaugh because he knew it would make him money -- which he obviously then funneled to MoveOn and the rest.
Meanwhile, he keeps advertising on the Ed Slut Show… sorry… Ed Schultz Show.
His daughters?
His daughters?
What a deeply cynical man.
Read all of this.
Very interesting.
Very important!
So.
Did you hear about Carbonite and Rush Limbaugh?
No, you didn't.
Not the way you will in a minute.
But first?
It's time to turn the tables.
It's time to stand up to the bullies.
It's time to Rally for Rush.
...And get a load of this.
Take a look right here at Ed "Laura Ingraham is a slut" Schultz's site for his radio show.
Who is listed as a Schultz sponsor?
That's right: Carbonite.
Like Rush Limbaugh, Ed Schultz apologized.
The difference?
If Rush uses the word "slut" to illustrate the absurdity of the left-wing Sandra Fluke's views --David Friend is outraged.
But when Ed Schultz refers in hostile fashion out of the blue to conservative and Catholic Laura Ingraham as a "slut" -- hey, no big deal for Carbonite.
In other words, to put it politely, Mr. Friend's woe-is-me I'm-withdrawing-my-company's sponsorship-from-Rush Limbaugh-because of-my-lovely-daughters is as close to certifiable BS as one can imagine.
Mr. Friend, one can only suspect, placed Carbonite's ads with Rush Limbaugh because he knew it would make him money -- which he obviously then funneled to MoveOn and the rest.
Meanwhile, he keeps advertising on the Ed Slut Show… sorry… Ed Schultz Show.
His daughters?
His daughters?
What a deeply cynical man.
Read all of this.
Very interesting.
Very important!
Muskegon Heights' school leadership missed the boat
Viewpoint: Muskegon Heights' school leadership missed the boat MLive.com
By Kyle Olson
It is heartbreaking to witness the unfolding scenario at Muskegon Heights Public Schools.
The breathtaking mismanagement has inflicted long-term damage on students, the community and the staff of the school system.
By Kyle Olson
It is heartbreaking to witness the unfolding scenario at Muskegon Heights Public Schools.
The breathtaking mismanagement has inflicted long-term damage on students, the community and the staff of the school system.
Muskegon chamber survey targets worker training as top business concern
Muskegon chamber survey targets worker training as top business concern MLive.com
One sign of the recovering economy is that business owners have jobs available but the troubling issue is that they are not finding enough qualified, skilled workers in the Muskegon area
One sign of the recovering economy is that business owners have jobs available but the troubling issue is that they are not finding enough qualified, skilled workers in the Muskegon area
UAW troops will man class war
Column: UAW troops will man class war The Detroit News detroitnews.com
Now we know how United Auto Workers President Bob King will repay Barack Obama for holding the union harmless from the Detroit automakers' bankruptcy:
He'll provide the ground troops for the president's class war.
Now we know how United Auto Workers President Bob King will repay Barack Obama for holding the union harmless from the Detroit automakers' bankruptcy:
He'll provide the ground troops for the president's class war.
Monday, March 05, 2012
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Flint police policy gives preferential treatment to elected officials, administrators
Flint police policy gives preferential treatment to elected officials, administrators MLive.com
The system -- known as service requests -- is used primarily by city administrators, council members and police administrators and is separate from the 911 dispatch center, according to the study by a team from Michigan State University
The system -- known as service requests -- is used primarily by city administrators, council members and police administrators and is separate from the 911 dispatch center, according to the study by a team from Michigan State University
Muskegon County Jail committee formed to make replacement recommendations
Muskegon County Jail committee formed to make replacement recommendations MLive.com
Muskegon County officials began their full-fledged push Thursday to determine a possible location and funding mechanism for a replacement jail facility.
Muskegon County officials began their full-fledged push Thursday to determine a possible location and funding mechanism for a replacement jail facility.
Emergency manager review team told Muskegon Heights school deficit plan unrealistic
Emergency manager review team told Muskegon Heights school deficit plan unrealistic MLive.com
When asked by a team member if Muskegon Heights is one of the worst financially-troubled districts in the state, Rader replied that it is.
When asked by a team member if Muskegon Heights is one of the worst financially-troubled districts in the state, Rader replied that it is.
Man sent child porn of ex-girlfriend to her dad, police say
Man sent child porn of ex-girlfriend to her dad, police say MLive.com
Michael James English faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly taking sexually explicit pictures of his underage girlfriend, saving them for years on his cell phone, then angrily sending them to the phone of someone he thought was her new boyfriend – but was actually her father in Muskegon Township.
Michael James English faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly taking sexually explicit pictures of his underage girlfriend, saving them for years on his cell phone, then angrily sending them to the phone of someone he thought was her new boyfriend – but was actually her father in Muskegon Township.
Troops: Number of attacks by Afghan allies on U.S. soldiers underreported
Troops: Number of attacks by Afghan allies on U.S. soldiers underreported Washington Examiner
Since 2007, roughly 70 American troops have been killed by Afghan Security Forces in what is described by the U.S. military as ‘Green on Blue attacks.
Since 2007, roughly 70 American troops have been killed by Afghan Security Forces in what is described by the U.S. military as ‘Green on Blue attacks.
A123 Systems expected to report largest quarterly loss in company history: $85M
A123 Systems expected to report largest quarterly loss in company history: $85M MLive.com
It just isn’t a good week for Michigan and the electric vehicle industry
It just isn’t a good week for Michigan and the electric vehicle industry
Saturday, March 03, 2012
America’s Atlas Generation – The Forgotten 33% « Union Watch
America’s Atlas Generation – The Forgotten 33% « Union Watch: The chart below depicts the American electorate divided not into two groups – the 1% vs. the 99%, but four groups – the 1% super-rich, then 20% representing government workers, 46% representing citizens who either pay zero taxes or negative taxes (ala the “earned income credit”), and the remaining 33% who are neither super-rich, government employees, or not paying taxes. One might term this group the forgotten 33%, because no special interest will speak for them. They have neither the numbers nor the financial wherewithal to decisively influence elections.
Sorry, Fluke
Blog: Sorry, Fluke
Ms Fluke, Americans do not care how many out-of-wedlock sexual encounters you may have.
But, when you go before Congress in an attempt to demonize us for not subsidizing your activities, you are infringing on our freedom; forcing your values down our throats.
Ms Fluke, Americans do not care how many out-of-wedlock sexual encounters you may have.
But, when you go before Congress in an attempt to demonize us for not subsidizing your activities, you are infringing on our freedom; forcing your values down our throats.
Sandra Fluke Does Not Speak for Me
Sandra Fluke Does Not Speak for Me TheCollegeConservative
Even the oh-so-left HuffPo called Sandra out on her media sluttery:
”Fluke got the stage all to herself and was hailed as a hero by the crowd and Democratic lawmakers on the panel, all of whom rushed to appear on camera with her at the end.
“Excuse me. I’d love to get a picture with our star,” Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) said as she pushed her way through the packed room to Fluke.” Star of what?
Star of the bedroom sex tape?
When did Georgetown Law start admitting Kardashians?
Even the oh-so-left HuffPo called Sandra out on her media sluttery:
”Fluke got the stage all to herself and was hailed as a hero by the crowd and Democratic lawmakers on the panel, all of whom rushed to appear on camera with her at the end.
“Excuse me. I’d love to get a picture with our star,” Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) said as she pushed her way through the packed room to Fluke.” Star of what?
Star of the bedroom sex tape?
When did Georgetown Law start admitting Kardashians?
Friday, March 02, 2012
Krokodil: The drug that eats junkies
Krokodil: The drug that eats junkies - Europe - World - The Independent
"With heroin withdrawal, the main symptoms last for five to 10 days.
After that there is still a big danger of relapse but the physical pain will be gone.
With krokodil, the pain can last up to a month, and it's unbearable.
They have to be injected with extremely strong tranquilisers just to keep them from passing out from the pain."
When your country collapses from government overspending, this is what you get.
"With heroin withdrawal, the main symptoms last for five to 10 days.
After that there is still a big danger of relapse but the physical pain will be gone.
With krokodil, the pain can last up to a month, and it's unbearable.
They have to be injected with extremely strong tranquilisers just to keep them from passing out from the pain."
When your country collapses from government overspending, this is what you get.
Chevy Volt “Temporarily” Halts Production
Chevy Volt “Temporarily” Halts Production Jammie Wearing Fools
The dreaded Obama kiss of death strikes again. Just this week the head of Government Motors declared he’d be driving this piece of junk when he leaves the White House, hopefully 10 months from now.
Sure enough, as soon as he utters the words, GM announces they’re halting production on the firetraps, for now.
General Motors has told 1,300 employees at its Detroit Hamtramck that they will be temporarily laid off for five weeks as the company halts production of the Chevrolet Volt and its European counterpart, the Opel Ampera.
“Even with sales up in February over January, we are still seeking to align our production with demand,” said GM spokesman Chris Lee.
The dreaded Obama kiss of death strikes again. Just this week the head of Government Motors declared he’d be driving this piece of junk when he leaves the White House, hopefully 10 months from now.
Sure enough, as soon as he utters the words, GM announces they’re halting production on the firetraps, for now.
General Motors has told 1,300 employees at its Detroit Hamtramck that they will be temporarily laid off for five weeks as the company halts production of the Chevrolet Volt and its European counterpart, the Opel Ampera.
“Even with sales up in February over January, we are still seeking to align our production with demand,” said GM spokesman Chris Lee.
THE GOOD NEWS IS, YOU CAN BUY BOOBS BUT YOU CAN’T BUY IQ:
THE GOOD NEWS IS, YOU CAN BUY BOOBS BUT YOU CAN’T BUY IQ:
Research: Third of young women would swap IQ for larger breasts.
“The study, which has alarmed women’s groups, also found a quarter of those surveyed felt bigger breasts would make them feel ‘happier’.
And almost 60 per cent of the respondents believed that men would be ‘more interested’ in them romantically if they had bigger breasts.”
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 9:38 pm
Research: Third of young women would swap IQ for larger breasts.
“The study, which has alarmed women’s groups, also found a quarter of those surveyed felt bigger breasts would make them feel ‘happier’.
And almost 60 per cent of the respondents believed that men would be ‘more interested’ in them romantically if they had bigger breasts.”
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 9:38 pm
Breitbart’s Last Laugh
Breitbart’s Last Laugh The Weekly Standard
I woke up this morning to about ten emails from journalist friends asking if our mutual friend, Andrew Breitbart, was really dead.
“Really” was the operative word.
Some meant it in the traditional sense: Is it possible for the human inferno that Breitbart resembled to have actually been extinguished at age 43, leaving his elegant wife Susie and his four beloved children behind?
Several, however, meant it as in: Is Andrew really dead?
Many of us didn’t know if we could trust the announcement, thinking this could be another Breitbart caper, as he always had two or three in his back pocket.
By way of greeting, I used to ask Breitbart what kind of evil he was up to.
“Most kinds,” he’d say, gamely.
So one could easily have envisioned this being the latest Breitbart media stunt: Fake your own demise, go missing for 24 hours, thus encouraging all your ideological adversaries to bleat and fume and make asses of themselves just to prove what kind of sonsofbitches you were up against.
Let the record show that tasteful blogger Matt Yglesias came through like clockwork, nearly getting ahead of the Los Angeles coroner’s announcement by crowing:
“Conventions around dead people are ridiculous. The world outlook is slightly improved with @AndrewBreitbart dead.” (Well done, Matt! Perhaps you could pass your thoughtful sentiments on to his fatherless children, since they likely don’t follow you on Twitter. Prick.)
“Really” was the operative word.
Some meant it in the traditional sense: Is it possible for the human inferno that Breitbart resembled to have actually been extinguished at age 43, leaving his elegant wife Susie and his four beloved children behind?
Several, however, meant it as in: Is Andrew really dead?
Many of us didn’t know if we could trust the announcement, thinking this could be another Breitbart caper, as he always had two or three in his back pocket.
By way of greeting, I used to ask Breitbart what kind of evil he was up to.
“Most kinds,” he’d say, gamely.
So one could easily have envisioned this being the latest Breitbart media stunt: Fake your own demise, go missing for 24 hours, thus encouraging all your ideological adversaries to bleat and fume and make asses of themselves just to prove what kind of sonsofbitches you were up against.
Let the record show that tasteful blogger Matt Yglesias came through like clockwork, nearly getting ahead of the Los Angeles coroner’s announcement by crowing:
“Conventions around dead people are ridiculous. The world outlook is slightly improved with @AndrewBreitbart dead.” (Well done, Matt! Perhaps you could pass your thoughtful sentiments on to his fatherless children, since they likely don’t follow you on Twitter. Prick.)
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Andrew RIP
Andrew RIP - By Jonah Goldberg - The Corner - National Review Online
I walked out of the studio at Fox only to have a producer greet me at the door and tell me the wires were reporting Andrew had died.
I walked around, dazed for a few minutes.
A booker asked me if I could hang around for reaction.
I said yes, foolishly.
I went on.
Bill Hemmer asked me some questions.
I don’t really remember what I said.
But I know I started to break down.
They showed mercy and let me get off the air.
I walked out of the studio at Fox only to have a producer greet me at the door and tell me the wires were reporting Andrew had died.
I walked around, dazed for a few minutes.
A booker asked me if I could hang around for reaction.
I said yes, foolishly.
I went on.
Bill Hemmer asked me some questions.
I don’t really remember what I said.
But I know I started to break down.
They showed mercy and let me get off the air.
EyeOnMuskegon this Sunday 3-4-12
EyeOnMuskegon: EyeOnMuskegon this Sunday 3-4-12
EyeOnMuskegon has an excellent show planned for this Sunday March 4.
Guest host John VanWyck and I will first examine the nifty new iPads you taxpayers just bought for EVERY Muskegon county commissioner.
You, know, the iPad you don't have because they're so expensive.
Well, you bought one anyway, but you just can't use it cuz your county commissioner took it.
Next we'll interview Jack Spencer, Capitol affairs specialist for Michigan Capitol Confidential, a news service of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
We'll focus on the outrageous $28 million (and counting) union ripoff of home daycare and healthcare providers.
This SEIU "dues skim" ought to disgust even longtime union supporters.
This Sunday 8:30-10:00 on EyeOnMuskegon, WKBZ 1090AM radio.
Also livestream on smartphones and computers at newstalk1090.com, anywhere in the galaxy!
Tune in or call in this Sunday!
EyeOnMuskegon has an excellent show planned for this Sunday March 4.
Guest host John VanWyck and I will first examine the nifty new iPads you taxpayers just bought for EVERY Muskegon county commissioner.
You, know, the iPad you don't have because they're so expensive.
Well, you bought one anyway, but you just can't use it cuz your county commissioner took it.
Next we'll interview Jack Spencer, Capitol affairs specialist for Michigan Capitol Confidential, a news service of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
We'll focus on the outrageous $28 million (and counting) union ripoff of home daycare and healthcare providers.
This SEIU "dues skim" ought to disgust even longtime union supporters.
This Sunday 8:30-10:00 on EyeOnMuskegon, WKBZ 1090AM radio.
Also livestream on smartphones and computers at newstalk1090.com, anywhere in the galaxy!
Tune in or call in this Sunday!
Bernanke warns lawmakers country headed for 'massive fiscal cliff'
Bernanke warns lawmakers country headed for 'massive fiscal cliff' - The Hill's On The Money
“Under current law, on Jan. 1, 2013, there’s going to be a massive fiscal cliff of large spending cuts and tax increases,” Bernanke told the House Financial Services Committee.
“Under current law, on Jan. 1, 2013, there’s going to be a massive fiscal cliff of large spending cuts and tax increases,” Bernanke told the House Financial Services Committee.
Muskegon SOS meeting on Sappi site suggests rezoning, eminent domain
Muskegon SOS meeting on Sappi site suggests rezoning, eminent domain MLive.com
Bluffton resident Peter Sartorius challenged the group and the city to explore using the city's power of "eminent domain" to acquire the property. Prior to the Melching purchase, both the city of Muskegon and certain Muskegon County commissioners explored the public acquisition of the site but declined.
Bluffton resident Peter Sartorius challenged the group and the city to explore using the city's power of "eminent domain" to acquire the property. Prior to the Melching purchase, both the city of Muskegon and certain Muskegon County commissioners explored the public acquisition of the site but declined.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Leap year is a sign of the shifting times
Leap year is a sign of the shifting times – USATODAY.com
Chaos, basically, without Feb. 29. Thank goodness for Julius Caesar, Pope Gregory XIII, and leap years to keep our calendar from misbehaving.
Chaos, basically, without Feb. 29. Thank goodness for Julius Caesar, Pope Gregory XIII, and leap years to keep our calendar from misbehaving.
BARACK OBAMA DOESN’T CARE ABOUT WHITE PEOPLE
BARACK OBAMA DOESN’T CARE ABOUT WHITE PEOPLE
Obama: I’ll veto bill that will provide water to California’s Central Valley.
Obama: I’ll veto bill that will provide water to California’s Central Valley.
The Other GM Bailout
Review & Outlook: The Other GM Bailout - WSJ.com
by manipulating corporate tax rules by fiat, "Treasury gave the firm (and its owners, including the UAW) $18 billion more in assets."
Thus a Democratic Administration gave "a massive tax benefit to one of the party's biggest supporters."
The other problem is that the move put Ford and GM's other competitors at a disadvantage, as bailouts always do.
by manipulating corporate tax rules by fiat, "Treasury gave the firm (and its owners, including the UAW) $18 billion more in assets."
Thus a Democratic Administration gave "a massive tax benefit to one of the party's biggest supporters."
The other problem is that the move put Ford and GM's other competitors at a disadvantage, as bailouts always do.
Sex-Crazed Co-Eds Going Broke Buying Birth Control, Student Tells Pelosi Hearing Touting Freebie Mandate
Sex-Crazed Co-Eds Going Broke Buying Birth Control, Student Tells Pelosi Hearing Touting Freebie Mandate CNSNews.com
"Forty percent of the female students at Georgetown Law reported to us that they struggled financially as a result of this policy (Georgetown student insurance not covering contraception), Fluke reported.
It costs a female student $3,000 to have protected sex over the course of her three-year stint in law school, according to her calculations.
"Forty percent of the female students at Georgetown Law reported to us that they struggled financially as a result of this policy (Georgetown student insurance not covering contraception), Fluke reported.
It costs a female student $3,000 to have protected sex over the course of her three-year stint in law school, according to her calculations.
Republican Joe Graves captures most of 51st District in special election victory
Republican Joe Graves captures most of 51st District in special election victory MLive.com
He won every precinct in Argentine, Atlas and Fenton townships as well as the cities of Fenton and Linden -- Losey's hometown.
He also won a majority of precincts in Grand Blanc Township.
The only community Losey dominated was Mundy Township, where he won eight of the nine precincts.
More on the MEA defeat for Paul Scott's seat.
How'd that recall work out for ya, MEA?
Do teachers really like wasting their big union dues?
He won every precinct in Argentine, Atlas and Fenton townships as well as the cities of Fenton and Linden -- Losey's hometown.
He also won a majority of precincts in Grand Blanc Township.
The only community Losey dominated was Mundy Township, where he won eight of the nine precincts.
More on the MEA defeat for Paul Scott's seat.
How'd that recall work out for ya, MEA?
Do teachers really like wasting their big union dues?
Who says your vote doesn't count!
February 28, 2012 Election - Local Proposals (Muskegon County Results Only)
RAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROPOSAL
4 of 4 Precincts Reporting Total
YES 334
NO 335
73 of 73 Precincts Reporting
Unofficial Results
Greimel wins state House seat
Greimel wins state House seat The Detroit News detroitnews.com
In Genesee County, Republican Joseph Graves will replace state Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc, who was recalled in November. Graves took 53 percent of the vote for the 51st state House District, beating Democrat Steven M. Losey, for the term that expires in December.
THIS IS BIG!
The MEA spent tons of $$$$$ and reputation defeating a republican...and a republican just won!
How'd that recall work out for ya, MEA?
In Genesee County, Republican Joseph Graves will replace state Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc, who was recalled in November. Graves took 53 percent of the vote for the 51st state House District, beating Democrat Steven M. Losey, for the term that expires in December.
THIS IS BIG!
The MEA spent tons of $$$$$ and reputation defeating a republican...and a republican just won!
How'd that recall work out for ya, MEA?
Congressional district results prove to be close
Congressional district results prove to be close Detroit Free Press freep.com
As a result, Romney wins 21 delegates from the congressional district results, according to results posted by the Michigan Republican Party. However, only 14 will be allowed to vote at the national convention because the state party broke national GOP rules when it moved its primary ahead of the Super Tuesday contests next week.
Santorum wins 18 delegates from the congressional districts, but only 12 of those will be able to vote.
The statewide popular vote will be distributed between Romney and Santorum on a proportional basis with 14 at-large delegates at stake.
Only two of those can vote.
How those will be divvied up hasn't been determined.
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, who ended up with 12% of the statewide vote, won't get any at-large delegates because he needed to get at least 15% of the statewide vote to qualify
As a result, Romney wins 21 delegates from the congressional district results, according to results posted by the Michigan Republican Party. However, only 14 will be allowed to vote at the national convention because the state party broke national GOP rules when it moved its primary ahead of the Super Tuesday contests next week.
Santorum wins 18 delegates from the congressional districts, but only 12 of those will be able to vote.
The statewide popular vote will be distributed between Romney and Santorum on a proportional basis with 14 at-large delegates at stake.
Only two of those can vote.
How those will be divvied up hasn't been determined.
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, who ended up with 12% of the statewide vote, won't get any at-large delegates because he needed to get at least 15% of the statewide vote to qualify
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Obama's Food Stamp Fetish
The American Spectator : Obama's Food Stamp Fetish
The food stamp program, part of the Department of Agriculture, is pleased to be distributing the greatest amount of food stamps ever.
Meanwhile, the Park Service, also part of the Department of Agriculture, asks us to "Please Do Not Feed the Animals" because the animals may grow dependent and not learn to take care of themselves.
-- Recent viral e-mail (author unknown)
The food stamp program, part of the Department of Agriculture, is pleased to be distributing the greatest amount of food stamps ever.
Meanwhile, the Park Service, also part of the Department of Agriculture, asks us to "Please Do Not Feed the Animals" because the animals may grow dependent and not learn to take care of themselves.
-- Recent viral e-mail (author unknown)
Market crash and street riots within a year: Americans should plan for an economic 9/11
Market crash and street riots within a year: Americans should plan for an economic 9/11 Mail Online
But analysts say Americans will riot when another Great Depression hits
But analysts say Americans will riot when another Great Depression hits
Muskegon Heights starting teachers would earn $21,000 under latest plan
Muskegon Heights starting teachers would earn $21,000 under latest plan MLive.com
Teachers' starting salary currently is $35,096, and the most teachers there can earn is $67,916, according to a salary schedule posted on the district's website.
Teachers' starting salary currently is $35,096, and the most teachers there can earn is $67,916, according to a salary schedule posted on the district's website.
On goals, fans, walk-ons, legends and Hoosiers
On goals, fans, walk-ons, legends and Hoosiers - LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe
MSU coach Tom Izzo said he gradually saw more possibilities for the Spartans as they answered his questions.
That started with junior center Derrick Nix’s offseason push to get in shape.
“What he really did is work his butt off, literally,” Izzo said of Nix. “And took his stomach with him.”
Great quote.
Great article.
Go Green!
MSU coach Tom Izzo said he gradually saw more possibilities for the Spartans as they answered his questions.
That started with junior center Derrick Nix’s offseason push to get in shape.
“What he really did is work his butt off, literally,” Izzo said of Nix. “And took his stomach with him.”
Great quote.
Great article.
Go Green!
Soldiers don fake belly, breasts to better understand pregnant troops' exercise concerns
Soldiers don fake belly, breasts to better understand pregnant troops' exercise concerns - Army - Stripes
The Army is ordering its hardened combat veterans to wear fake breasts and empathy bellies so they can better understand how pregnant soldiers feel during physical training.
Hopin' for change NOW!
The Army is ordering its hardened combat veterans to wear fake breasts and empathy bellies so they can better understand how pregnant soldiers feel during physical training.
Hopin' for change NOW!
The Work Ethic and U.S. Unemployment
Articles: The Work Ethic and U.S. Unemployment
Quality does not mean technical skills acquired in college classrooms or what is learned on the job.
It refers to basic dispositions required for every job, from ditch-digger to neurosurgeon -- even for sports, --and summarized by the term "work ethic."
Absent these, all the billions in educational spending or tax cuts are pointless.
Here's the discouraging point: in today's social climate, imparting a solid work ethic in those who lack it is exceedingly difficult -- and in some cases, impossible.
Quality does not mean technical skills acquired in college classrooms or what is learned on the job.
It refers to basic dispositions required for every job, from ditch-digger to neurosurgeon -- even for sports, --and summarized by the term "work ethic."
Absent these, all the billions in educational spending or tax cuts are pointless.
Here's the discouraging point: in today's social climate, imparting a solid work ethic in those who lack it is exceedingly difficult -- and in some cases, impossible.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Milwaukee Clipper's proposed move to Heritage Landing on Muskegon County agenda
Milwaukee Clipper's proposed move to Heritage Landing on Muskegon County agenda MLive.com
The planning session is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the county’s training center on the South Campus near the intersection of Apple and Pine in Muskegon.
EVERYONE IS INVITED!!!!!!!!!
Be there!
The planning session is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the county’s training center on the South Campus near the intersection of Apple and Pine in Muskegon.
EVERYONE IS INVITED!!!!!!!!!
Be there!
Self-Employed Workers vs. Government Workers
Self-Employed Workers vs. Government Workers – A Financial Comparison « Union Watch
In both cases, the annual compensation used for comparison is $70,000, which is the average base salary paid to state and local government employees in California (ref. U.S. Census data for California: State, and Local).
But the impact of benefits paid by the government employer, combined with the impact of mandatory employee contributions (taxes, retirement set-asides, and healthcare costs), yield dramatically different end results in terms of total net compensation.
Both the self-employed worker and the government worker make $70,000 per year.
But to say they make the same amount of money is grossly misleading.
In both cases, the annual compensation used for comparison is $70,000, which is the average base salary paid to state and local government employees in California (ref. U.S. Census data for California: State, and Local).
But the impact of benefits paid by the government employer, combined with the impact of mandatory employee contributions (taxes, retirement set-asides, and healthcare costs), yield dramatically different end results in terms of total net compensation.
Both the self-employed worker and the government worker make $70,000 per year.
But to say they make the same amount of money is grossly misleading.
The loony Left, out to destroy youngsters' hopes of a job
The loony Left, out to destroy youngsters' hopes of a job - Telegraph
And yet there are a tiny number of bellyachers from the Socialist Workers Party who have decided that they hate the scheme, that it is a ramp for bullying and exploitation, and that they are going to disrupt it in any way they can.
The amazing thing is that they appear to be succeeding.
They have been sitting with their placards in McDonald’s and Tesco, and wailing about “slave labour”.
And yet there are a tiny number of bellyachers from the Socialist Workers Party who have decided that they hate the scheme, that it is a ramp for bullying and exploitation, and that they are going to disrupt it in any way they can.
The amazing thing is that they appear to be succeeding.
They have been sitting with their placards in McDonald’s and Tesco, and wailing about “slave labour”.
UN Ready to Adopt Report Praising Gaddafi Human Rights Record
UN Ready to Adopt Report Praising Gaddafi Human Rights Record - Katie Pavlich
Two points:
The first being yes, the report was drawn up before the Libyan uprising, however, the fact that the UN is still even considering the report's adoption is ridiculous.
Second, is it really possible the UN can embarrass itself further?
Two points:
The first being yes, the report was drawn up before the Libyan uprising, however, the fact that the UN is still even considering the report's adoption is ridiculous.
Second, is it really possible the UN can embarrass itself further?
Spartans win Big Ten with unselfishness
Michael Rosenberg: Spartans win Big Ten with unselfishness Detroit Free Press freep.com
It is a testament to Green's unselfishness that he can take credit for the team's unselfishness and still sound unselfish
It is a testament to Green's unselfishness that he can take credit for the team's unselfishness and still sound unselfish
Vintage fighter plane lands safely after landing gear trouble
Vintage fighter plane lands safely after landing gear trouble al.com
After the landing gear problem arose, the owner of the plane Gardner was flying, Cavanaugh Flight Museum of Dallas, got the pilot in contact by radio with Bob Hoover, a 90-year-old P-51 veteran from World War II and the Korean War
After the landing gear problem arose, the owner of the plane Gardner was flying, Cavanaugh Flight Museum of Dallas, got the pilot in contact by radio with Bob Hoover, a 90-year-old P-51 veteran from World War II and the Korean War
The Unstoppable Teacher Pension Fund Monster
The Unstoppable Teacher Pension Fund Monster [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
The upward trend of these payments is striking:
In 1984, they cost just 3.22 percent of school payroll expenses.
Today they swallow nearly 25 percent of payroll.
The upward trend of these payments is striking:
In 1984, they cost just 3.22 percent of school payroll expenses.
Today they swallow nearly 25 percent of payroll.
Algae, European Gas Prices, and Born in the U.S.A
Algae, European Gas Prices, and Born in the U.S.A - By Victor Davis Hanson - The Corner - National Review Online
As gas nears $5-a-gallon out west, the president, who has cancelled a key pipeline and frozen federal leases from Alaska to the East Coast, teaches us about American algae potential, in the way he used to emphasize the importance of tire pressure and “tune-ups.”
As gas nears $5-a-gallon out west, the president, who has cancelled a key pipeline and frozen federal leases from Alaska to the East Coast, teaches us about American algae potential, in the way he used to emphasize the importance of tire pressure and “tune-ups.”
UK has run out of money
George Osborne: UK has run out of money - Telegraph
The Government 'has run out of money' and cannot afford debt-fuelled tax cuts or extra spending, George Osborne has admitted.
The Government 'has run out of money' and cannot afford debt-fuelled tax cuts or extra spending, George Osborne has admitted.
AAA Michigan: Gas prices up 24 cents in past week
AAA Michigan: Gas prices up 24 cents in past week Detroit Free Press freep.com
Read the entire article.
No frowny faces, no angst about the poor.
Just "nothing going on here, move along".
If "it's Bush's fault" won't work anymore, just bury the story....and it'll go away?
Read the entire article.
No frowny faces, no angst about the poor.
Just "nothing going on here, move along".
If "it's Bush's fault" won't work anymore, just bury the story....and it'll go away?
Marshals Service shares loot forfeited from criminals
Marshals Service shares loot forfeited from criminals Detroit Free Press freep.com
Seizing criminals' ill-gotten gains has become a booming business for Uncle Sam, especially in these lean economic times.
Seizing criminals' ill-gotten gains has become a booming business for Uncle Sam, especially in these lean economic times.
Edmunds: Spring For U.S. Car Sales, Winter For GM
Edmunds: Spring For U.S. Car Sales, Winter For GM The Truth About Cars
Edmunds has handed in its predictions for February sales.
Its bottom line is similar to the forecast made by Kelley Blue Book a few days ago: More than a million cars sold, GM the big loser of the month.
Edmunds has handed in its predictions for February sales.
Its bottom line is similar to the forecast made by Kelley Blue Book a few days ago: More than a million cars sold, GM the big loser of the month.
Bill in works to let Michigan's community colleges offer 4-year degrees in nursing, other fields
Bill in works to let Michigan's community colleges offer 4-year degrees in nursing, other fields Detroit Free Press freep.com
A way to reduce college costs......or just add another bunch of crooks to the student ripoff bandwagon?
A way to reduce college costs......or just add another bunch of crooks to the student ripoff bandwagon?
Oscars 2012 - The Real Winners and Losers - Forbes
Oscars 2012 - The Real Winners and Losers - Forbes
Crystal was a late addition to the Oscar telecast after Eddie Murphy and Brett Ratner dropped out.
While he helped the show move quickly his bits felt incredibly out of date and he made the whole event feel very much like a small group of old people patting themselves on the back.
Crystal was a late addition to the Oscar telecast after Eddie Murphy and Brett Ratner dropped out.
While he helped the show move quickly his bits felt incredibly out of date and he made the whole event feel very much like a small group of old people patting themselves on the back.
Billy Crystal’s Shtick, and the Academy, Need Freshening - NYTimes.com
Billy Crystal’s Shtick, and the Academy, Need Freshening - NYTimes.com
The industry congratulates itself on its big, progressive heart but it’s the progressivism of a 62-year-old white man — the median age of Academy voters, according to a study by The Los Angeles Times.
The industry congratulates itself on its big, progressive heart but it’s the progressivism of a 62-year-old white man — the median age of Academy voters, according to a study by The Los Angeles Times.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Engineering Society of Detroit creates ‘pipeline’ to address state’s shortage of engineers
Engineering Society of Detroit creates ‘pipeline’ to address state’s shortage of engineers Crain's Detroit Business
Other actions that need to be taken, he said, include:
• The state Legislature’s creating a Michigan Investment Corporation Act before the next election to lower the cost of doing business in the state by 30 percent without relying on tax or fiscal incentives.
He said that “a new mega-authority that lowers the cost of doing business by 30 percent (could turn) Michigan into the Hong Kong of the U.S.”
• Enacting a health care delivery system based on best practices.
• Organizing a manufacturing symposium by the engineering society to help Michigan better compete against the Chinese and others.
• Gov. Rick Snyder’s signing an executive order mandating the use of best practices to reduce waste in public construction projects.
Other actions that need to be taken, he said, include:
• The state Legislature’s creating a Michigan Investment Corporation Act before the next election to lower the cost of doing business in the state by 30 percent without relying on tax or fiscal incentives.
He said that “a new mega-authority that lowers the cost of doing business by 30 percent (could turn) Michigan into the Hong Kong of the U.S.”
• Enacting a health care delivery system based on best practices.
• Organizing a manufacturing symposium by the engineering society to help Michigan better compete against the Chinese and others.
• Gov. Rick Snyder’s signing an executive order mandating the use of best practices to reduce waste in public construction projects.
Editorial: What does 'something big' mean in Muskegon?
Editorial: What does 'something big' mean in Muskegon? MLive.com
rightofyou posts:
"You are coming at this problem from the wrong angle.
In a nutshell, Muskegon's problem is it's reputation as a 'far left, pro-union' town and government that refuses to get out of the way of those that want to do truly 'big things' here in Muskegon.
This will never change until Muskegon wises up and finally elects a 'pro-business' representation.
Until then, dream on as you continue to whither!"
rightofyou posts:
"You are coming at this problem from the wrong angle.
In a nutshell, Muskegon's problem is it's reputation as a 'far left, pro-union' town and government that refuses to get out of the way of those that want to do truly 'big things' here in Muskegon.
This will never change until Muskegon wises up and finally elects a 'pro-business' representation.
Until then, dream on as you continue to whither!"
Riders oppose bus cut plan
Riders oppose bus cut plan The Detroit News detroitnews.com
Detroit— Frustrations with the city's bus operations boiled over Friday as dozens of residents voiced opposition to the city's plan to eliminate routes and weekend service next week for the system's 104,000 daily riders.
Detroit— Frustrations with the city's bus operations boiled over Friday as dozens of residents voiced opposition to the city's plan to eliminate routes and weekend service next week for the system's 104,000 daily riders.
A look at Romney’s big economic speech
A look at Romney’s big economic speech « The Enterprise Blog
Here’s a lovely Wordle word cloud of Mitt Romney’s speech yesterday in Michigan:
"Wordle"
Cool!
Here’s a lovely Wordle word cloud of Mitt Romney’s speech yesterday in Michigan:
"Wordle"
Cool!
Ficano's move to end 401(k) perk OK'd
Briefs: Ficano's move to end 401(k) perk OK'd The Detroit News detroitnews.com
The board of the Wayne County Retirement System signed off Friday on a plan by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano to end a perk that pays his appointees $5 for every $1 they kick into their retirement.
The board of the Wayne County Retirement System signed off Friday on a plan by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano to end a perk that pays his appointees $5 for every $1 they kick into their retirement.
Green Energy Company Struggles, Lays Off Workers — But Rewards Top Executives
Green Energy Company Struggles, Lays Off Workers — But Rewards Top Executives [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
In the nine months since David Prystash was named ChiefFinancial Officer of A123 Systems — thebattery manufacturer that received $390.1 million in federal and state subsidies — the company has laid off 125 employees and had a net loss of $172 million throughthe first three quarters of 2011.
In the nine months since David Prystash was named ChiefFinancial Officer of A123 Systems — thebattery manufacturer that received $390.1 million in federal and state subsidies — the company has laid off 125 employees and had a net loss of $172 million throughthe first three quarters of 2011.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Passerby ignore 86-year-old carjacking victim crawling for help at gas station
Video: Passerby ignore 86-year-old carjacking victim crawling for help at gas station MLive.com
An 86-year-old World War II veteran whose leg was broken when he was carjacked at a gas station was ignored by customers as he crawled through the parking lot for help.
Thieves hit Aaron Brantley from behind and stole his 2010 Chrysler 200 (recently purchased to replace another stolen car) at 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Detroit Free Press.
The gas station is located at W. McNichols and Fairfield, just west of the campus of University of Detroit-Mercy.
An 86-year-old World War II veteran whose leg was broken when he was carjacked at a gas station was ignored by customers as he crawled through the parking lot for help.
Thieves hit Aaron Brantley from behind and stole his 2010 Chrysler 200 (recently purchased to replace another stolen car) at 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Detroit Free Press.
The gas station is located at W. McNichols and Fairfield, just west of the campus of University of Detroit-Mercy.
Halftime in Detroit
Review & Outlook: Halftime in Detroit - WSJ.com
Halftime in Detroit
Taxpayers will be paying for the auto bailouts for decades to come.
Halftime in Detroit
Taxpayers will be paying for the auto bailouts for decades to come.
Lindzen totally pwns the alarmists
Lindzen totally pwns the alarmists – Telegraph Blogs
"Stated briefly, I will simply try to clarify what the debate over climate change is really about.
It most certainly is not about whether climate is changing: it always is.
It is not about whether CO2 is increasing: it clearly is.
It is not about whether the increase in CO2, by itself, will lead to some warming: it should.
The debate is simply over the matter of how much warming the increase in CO2 can lead to, and the connection of such warming to the innumerable claimed catastrophes.
The evidence is that the increase in CO2 will lead to very little warming, and that the connection of this minimal warming (or even significant warming) to the purported catastrophes is also minimal.
The arguments on which the catastrophic claims are made are extremely weak – and commonly acknowledged as such.
They are sometimes overtly dishonest."
"Stated briefly, I will simply try to clarify what the debate over climate change is really about.
It most certainly is not about whether climate is changing: it always is.
It is not about whether CO2 is increasing: it clearly is.
It is not about whether the increase in CO2, by itself, will lead to some warming: it should.
The debate is simply over the matter of how much warming the increase in CO2 can lead to, and the connection of such warming to the innumerable claimed catastrophes.
The evidence is that the increase in CO2 will lead to very little warming, and that the connection of this minimal warming (or even significant warming) to the purported catastrophes is also minimal.
The arguments on which the catastrophic claims are made are extremely weak – and commonly acknowledged as such.
They are sometimes overtly dishonest."
A pro-military film
A pro-military film—Michael A. Walsh - NYPOST.com
After a string of anti-war, anti-military (and arguably anti-American) war movies, Hollywood finally gets it right.
The Navy SEAL drama “Act of Valor” opens tomorrow in theaters nationwide.
After a string of anti-war, anti-military (and arguably anti-American) war movies, Hollywood finally gets it right.
The Navy SEAL drama “Act of Valor” opens tomorrow in theaters nationwide.
Aging of Eyes Is Blamed in Circadian Rhythm Disturbances
Aging of Eyes Is Blamed in Circadian Rhythm Disturbances - NYTimes.com
Aging of Eyes Is Blamed for Range of Health Woes
Aging of Eyes Is Blamed for Range of Health Woes
The Perversion of Rights
The Perversion of Rights - Mark Steyn
The transformation of “human rights” from restraints upon state power into a pretext for state power is nicely encapsulated in the language of Article 14 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which states that everyone has the right “to receive free compulsory education.”
Got that?
You have the human right to be forced to do something by the government.
The transformation of “human rights” from restraints upon state power into a pretext for state power is nicely encapsulated in the language of Article 14 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which states that everyone has the right “to receive free compulsory education.”
Got that?
You have the human right to be forced to do something by the government.
The Perversion of Rights
The Perversion of Rights - Mark Steyn
The transformation of “human rights” from restraints upon state power into a pretext for state power is nicely encapsulated in the language of Article 14 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which states that everyone has the right “to receive free compulsory education.”
Got that?
You have the human right to be forced to do something by the government.
The transformation of “human rights” from restraints upon state power into a pretext for state power is nicely encapsulated in the language of Article 14 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which states that everyone has the right “to receive free compulsory education.”
Got that?
You have the human right to be forced to do something by the government.
Acclaimed physicist Stephen Hawking 'a regular' at Calif. strip joint
Acclaimed physicist Stephen Hawking 'a regular' at Calif. strip joint - NYPOST.com
Stephen Hawking certainly has discovered some new heavenly bodies — at a California jiggle joint.
The apparently sex-crazed 70-year-old genius astrophysicist, who is confined to a wheelchair by Lou Gehrig’s disease and uses a computer to speak, has been spotted several times getting lap dances at California sex club Devore, RadarOnline reported today.
Hawking, whose work on black holes earned him international acclaim, arrives at the club with an entourage of nurses and assistants and has "naked women grind on him," RadarOnline reported.
Stephen Hawking certainly has discovered some new heavenly bodies — at a California jiggle joint.
The apparently sex-crazed 70-year-old genius astrophysicist, who is confined to a wheelchair by Lou Gehrig’s disease and uses a computer to speak, has been spotted several times getting lap dances at California sex club Devore, RadarOnline reported today.
Hawking, whose work on black holes earned him international acclaim, arrives at the club with an entourage of nurses and assistants and has "naked women grind on him," RadarOnline reported.
Debt ceiling: Doomsday may come sooner than expected
Debt ceiling: Doomsday may come sooner than expected - POLITICO.com
Analysts from the Bipartisan Policy Center projected that the United States will hit its $16.4 trillion debt ceiling between late November 2012 and early January 2013 due to lower-than-expected corporate tax revenues and the recent extension of the payroll tax holiday
Analysts from the Bipartisan Policy Center projected that the United States will hit its $16.4 trillion debt ceiling between late November 2012 and early January 2013 due to lower-than-expected corporate tax revenues and the recent extension of the payroll tax holiday
St. Louis Fed President Says ‘Bad Luck’ Responsible for Economy
St. Louis Fed President Says ‘Bad Luck’ Responsible for Economy Washington Free Beacon
On CNBC Squawk Box:
JAMES BULLARD: The economy, I think 2011, you know, I think the chairman said maybe obliquely, but it’s a bit of bad luck in 2011, I have to say. I was expecting better things in 2011. I thought that that would be the year…
HOST: Bad luck for the economy?
BULLARD: Bad luck for the economy
On CNBC Squawk Box:
JAMES BULLARD: The economy, I think 2011, you know, I think the chairman said maybe obliquely, but it’s a bit of bad luck in 2011, I have to say. I was expecting better things in 2011. I thought that that would be the year…
HOST: Bad luck for the economy?
BULLARD: Bad luck for the economy
Democrats Are Praying for a Santorum Nomination
Dorothy Rabinowitz: Democrats Are Praying for a Santorum Nomination - WSJ.com
The Republicans have already provided President Obama with high-value gifts this election year, but none nearly as delectable as the prospect of a run against Mr. Santorum.
The Republicans have already provided President Obama with high-value gifts this election year, but none nearly as delectable as the prospect of a run against Mr. Santorum.
'Privilege of Being an American' Is Why Rich Need Higher Taxes
Geithner: 'Privilege of Being an American' Is Why Rich Need Higher Taxes The Weekly Standard
"That’s the kind of balance you need," said Geithner.
"Why is that the case?
Because if you don't try to generate more revenues through tax reform, if you don't ask, you know, the most fortunate Americans to bear a slightly larger burden of the privilege of being an American, then you have to -- the only way to achieve fiscal sustainability is through unacceptably deep cuts in benefits for middle class seniors, or unacceptably deep cuts in national security."
"That’s the kind of balance you need," said Geithner.
"Why is that the case?
Because if you don't try to generate more revenues through tax reform, if you don't ask, you know, the most fortunate Americans to bear a slightly larger burden of the privilege of being an American, then you have to -- the only way to achieve fiscal sustainability is through unacceptably deep cuts in benefits for middle class seniors, or unacceptably deep cuts in national security."
‘Lunch-In’ Protests Crackdown on Homemade Lunches
‘Lunch-In’ Protests Crackdown on Homemade Lunches The Weekly Standard
The location of today’s protest “lunch-in,” Freedom Plaza, is on land owned by the federal government, under the management of the National Park Service.
The location of today’s protest “lunch-in,” Freedom Plaza, is on land owned by the federal government, under the management of the National Park Service.
Who Will Be The Next Ron Paul?
Who Will Be The Next Ron Paul? - Reason Magazine
As Dr. No retires, here are three House members who might claim his libertarian mantle.
.......1.) Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.)
As Dr. No retires, here are three House members who might claim his libertarian mantle.
.......1.) Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.)
Friday, February 24, 2012
Police Called As Fights Break Out Before Release Of New Nike Sneaker In Florida
Police Called As Fights Break Out Before Release Of New Nike Sneaker In Florida Fox News
The shoes cost $220 and on Craigslist, someone offered a car -- a 1996 Cavalier -- for a pair, with others prepared to pay $2400.
A re-release by Nike of Air Jordan XI late last year sparked a U.S.-wide shopping frenzy which led to fights, vandalism and arrests as desperate shoppers scrambled to buy the limited edition shoes.
The shoes cost $220 and on Craigslist, someone offered a car -- a 1996 Cavalier -- for a pair, with others prepared to pay $2400.
A re-release by Nike of Air Jordan XI late last year sparked a U.S.-wide shopping frenzy which led to fights, vandalism and arrests as desperate shoppers scrambled to buy the limited edition shoes.
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