Candidates file for school board seats, but not enough to fill all openings | MLive.com
The filing deadline for school board races in November has passed without enough candidates running to fill the available seats in Ravenna and Whitehall.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Muskegon County presents 'forward-thinking' budget with some possible layoffs
Muskegon County presents 'forward-thinking' budget with some possible layoffs | MLive.com
County administration, with the input of department heads, also proposes changes to wages in union contracts as part of a wage reopener.
County administration, with the input of department heads, also proposes changes to wages in union contracts as part of a wage reopener.
Muskegon City Commission refuses to change Sappi property zoning, puts issue on Nov. 6 ballot
Muskegon City Commission refuses to change Sappi property zoning, puts issue on Nov. 6 ballot | MLive.com
After a 45-minute closed session with City Attorney John Schrier to discussion attorney-client communications, the Muskegon City Commission ruled on a petition to put the former Sappi property rezoning on the Nov. 6 ballot.
After a 45-minute closed session with City Attorney John Schrier to discussion attorney-client communications, the Muskegon City Commission ruled on a petition to put the former Sappi property rezoning on the Nov. 6 ballot.
A case of lazyitis? Not bothering to exercise should be treated as a medical condition?
A case of lazyitis? Not bothering to exercise ¿should be treated as a medical condition¿ | Mail Online
Dr Joyner said: 'I would argue that physical inactivity is the root cause of many of the common problems that we have.
'If we were to medicalise it, we could then develop a way, just like we've done for addiction, cigarettes and other things, to give people treatments, and lifelong treatments, that focus on behavioral modifications and physical activity.
'Then we can take public health measures, like we did for smoking, drunken driving and other things, to limit physical inactivity and promote physical activity.'
Dr Joyner said: 'I would argue that physical inactivity is the root cause of many of the common problems that we have.
'If we were to medicalise it, we could then develop a way, just like we've done for addiction, cigarettes and other things, to give people treatments, and lifelong treatments, that focus on behavioral modifications and physical activity.
'Then we can take public health measures, like we did for smoking, drunken driving and other things, to limit physical inactivity and promote physical activity.'
Jobless mother-of-seven insists her family 'deserve' £1.25MILLION taxpayer-funded home they 'trashed'
Jobless mother-of-seven insists her family 'deserve' £1.25MILLION taxpayer-funded home they 'trashed' | Mail Online
Yesterday Mrs Mahmoud, who came to Britain in 2000 with her husband before they split up, said she was living with six of her children aged between five and 17.
Her 19-year-old son Ossama is in prison for drug dealing.
She added: ‘I am entitled to live in a house like this, even if I don’t pay for it and get benefits.
‘It is fair that the Government houses us.
Yesterday Mrs Mahmoud, who came to Britain in 2000 with her husband before they split up, said she was living with six of her children aged between five and 17.
Her 19-year-old son Ossama is in prison for drug dealing.
She added: ‘I am entitled to live in a house like this, even if I don’t pay for it and get benefits.
‘It is fair that the Government houses us.
Michigan Republican governor vetoes broader voter ID law
Michigan Republican governor vetoes broader voter ID law | Reuters
Michigan has an existing voter ID law that is somewhat flexible, permitting a voter to sign an affidavit and vote a regular ballot if they do not have photographic identification with them.
Snyder vetoed a proposal from the Republican-led legislature requiring a photo ID for absentee voting.
Snyder also vetoed proposals that would require voters to affirm their U.S. citizenship before receiving ballots and to require voter registration groups to undergo training by the secretary of state or local clerks.
Michigan has an existing voter ID law that is somewhat flexible, permitting a voter to sign an affidavit and vote a regular ballot if they do not have photographic identification with them.
Snyder vetoed a proposal from the Republican-led legislature requiring a photo ID for absentee voting.
Snyder also vetoed proposals that would require voters to affirm their U.S. citizenship before receiving ballots and to require voter registration groups to undergo training by the secretary of state or local clerks.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Who's Counting?: How Fraudsters and Bureaucrats Put Your Vote at Risk (9781594036187): John Fund, Hans von Spakovsky: Books
Amazon.com: Who's Counting?: How Fraudsters and Bureaucrats Put Your Vote at Risk (9781594036187): John Fund, Hans von Spakovsky: Books
But voter fraud is a well-documented reality in American elections.
Just this year, a sheriff and county clerk in West Virginia pleaded guilty to stuffing ballot boxes with fraudulent absentee ballots that changed the outcome of an election.
In 2005, a state senate election in Tennessee was overturned because of voter fraud.
The margin of victory? 13 votes.
In 2008, the Minnesota senate race that provided the 60th vote needed to pass Obamacare was decided by a little over 300 votes.
Almost 200 felons have already been convicted of voting illegally in that election and dozens of other prosecutions are still pending.
Public confidence in the integrity of elections is at an all-time low.
In the Cooperative Congressional Election Study of 2008, 62% of American voters thought that voter fraud was very common or somewhat common.
Fear that elections are being stolen erodes the legitimacy of our government.
That's why the vast majority of Americans support laws like Kansas's Secure and Fair Elections Act. A 2010 Rasmussen poll showed that 82% of Americans support photo ID laws.
But voter fraud is a well-documented reality in American elections.
Just this year, a sheriff and county clerk in West Virginia pleaded guilty to stuffing ballot boxes with fraudulent absentee ballots that changed the outcome of an election.
In 2005, a state senate election in Tennessee was overturned because of voter fraud.
The margin of victory? 13 votes.
In 2008, the Minnesota senate race that provided the 60th vote needed to pass Obamacare was decided by a little over 300 votes.
Almost 200 felons have already been convicted of voting illegally in that election and dozens of other prosecutions are still pending.
Public confidence in the integrity of elections is at an all-time low.
In the Cooperative Congressional Election Study of 2008, 62% of American voters thought that voter fraud was very common or somewhat common.
Fear that elections are being stolen erodes the legitimacy of our government.
That's why the vast majority of Americans support laws like Kansas's Secure and Fair Elections Act. A 2010 Rasmussen poll showed that 82% of Americans support photo ID laws.
Exclusive Breaking: 1,100 Florida Voters Disenfranchised Today
Election Law Center: Exclusive Breaking: 1,100 Florida Voters Disenfranchised Today
The ballots were deposited by Martin and Indian River County election officials with the United States Post Office nearly three weeks ago, but the USPS office in Jacksonville treated the absentee ballot mailings as third class mail.
The ballots were deposited by Martin and Indian River County election officials with the United States Post Office nearly three weeks ago, but the USPS office in Jacksonville treated the absentee ballot mailings as third class mail.
Why Ryan Terrifies the Left
The American Spectator : Why Ryan Terrifies the Left
(Kemp) He never hesitated, for example, to challenge the idea that theAmerican Left somehow had a moral claim to leadership in civilrights.
He would remind, as he always called them, "our friends onthe Left" that they had been "mired in Reconstruction mentality,(and had been) implicit defenders of white supremacy, the SolidSouth and the Ku Klux Klan."
In a speech at Harvard he looked hisliberal audience straight in the eye and said of his pro-growth,pro-capitalism policies that they were a "moral obligation" to ourfellow Americans.
A Jack Kemp speech wasn't complete without describing left-wingpolicies as "paternalistic" or "condescending" or "elitist." "Manicegalitarians" as he once called leftists.
He believed passionatelyin free markets and economic growth as a pillar of a moral society.
"You can't enrich poor nations by impoverishing their people," hewould say in a 1990 speech
(Kemp) He never hesitated, for example, to challenge the idea that theAmerican Left somehow had a moral claim to leadership in civilrights.
He would remind, as he always called them, "our friends onthe Left" that they had been "mired in Reconstruction mentality,(and had been) implicit defenders of white supremacy, the SolidSouth and the Ku Klux Klan."
In a speech at Harvard he looked hisliberal audience straight in the eye and said of his pro-growth,pro-capitalism policies that they were a "moral obligation" to ourfellow Americans.
A Jack Kemp speech wasn't complete without describing left-wingpolicies as "paternalistic" or "condescending" or "elitist." "Manicegalitarians" as he once called leftists.
He believed passionatelyin free markets and economic growth as a pillar of a moral society.
"You can't enrich poor nations by impoverishing their people," hewould say in a 1990 speech
Jonah Goldberg: Voter apathy isn't a crime
Jonah Goldberg: Voter apathy isn't a crime - latimes.com:
It's a sure sign someone is losing when he demands that the rules be changed.
It's a sure sign someone is losing when he demands that the rules be changed.
Latest Ethanol Mandate Raises Ire of Motorcyclists
Latest Ethanol Mandate Raises Ire of Motorcyclists - NYTimes.com
To help keep E15 out of these and other engines, service stations offering E15 and E10 from the same pump station must agree to sell a minimum volume of fuel, four gallons, to the customer.
To help keep E15 out of these and other engines, service stations offering E15 and E10 from the same pump station must agree to sell a minimum volume of fuel, four gallons, to the customer.
Texas State Representative Mary Gonzalez Becomes First ‘Pansexual’ Rep.
Texas State Representative Mary Gonzalez Becomes First ‘Pansexual’ Rep. | TheBlaze.com
Democrat Mary Gonzalez was the first lesbian to openly serve in the Texas House of Representatives, and now she’s becoming the first “pansexual,” too.
“During the campaign if I had identified as pansexual, I would have overwhelmed everyone…Now that I’m out of the campaign, I’m completely much more able to define it,” she explained.
So what, exactly, is a “pansexual”? And how is it different from “bisexual”?
Though many might describe Gonzalez’s orientation as bisexual, pansexuals don’t believe in a “gender binary,” and hence can be attracted to all gender identities.
Gonzalez specified to the Voice that she doesn’t believe in a gender binary because “gender identity isn’t the defining part of my attraction,” and that she never fully embraced the term “lesbian.”
Although she came out as bisexual at age 21, Gonzalez said she has also dated transgender and “gender-queer” people, in addition to women.
Democrat Mary Gonzalez was the first lesbian to openly serve in the Texas House of Representatives, and now she’s becoming the first “pansexual,” too.
“During the campaign if I had identified as pansexual, I would have overwhelmed everyone…Now that I’m out of the campaign, I’m completely much more able to define it,” she explained.
So what, exactly, is a “pansexual”? And how is it different from “bisexual”?
Though many might describe Gonzalez’s orientation as bisexual, pansexuals don’t believe in a “gender binary,” and hence can be attracted to all gender identities.
Gonzalez specified to the Voice that she doesn’t believe in a gender binary because “gender identity isn’t the defining part of my attraction,” and that she never fully embraced the term “lesbian.”
Although she came out as bisexual at age 21, Gonzalez said she has also dated transgender and “gender-queer” people, in addition to women.
Monday, August 13, 2012
New associate superintendent position created at Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
New associate superintendent position created at Muskegon Area Intermediate School District | MLive.com
As director of special education, Fortino earned $109,731. In her new position, she will earn about $4,000 more per year, Sipka said.
As director of special education, Fortino earned $109,731. In her new position, she will earn about $4,000 more per year, Sipka said.
Muskegon County plans presentation for proposed budget Tuesday
Muskegon County plans presentation for proposed budget Tuesday | MLive.com
Information about the proposed budget, including a 575-page line-item budget, is available online at http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/budget/fy2013p.htm.
Information about the proposed budget, including a 575-page line-item budget, is available online at http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/budget/fy2013p.htm.
Feds Conclude Probe Of Polar Bear Scientists
Feds Conclude Probe Of Polar Bear Scientists | New York NOW
But in March 2010, the Department of the Interior's Office of Inspector General received what it called "credible allegations" that "acts of scientific misconduct may have been committed by one or more DOI employees."
Federal investigators repeatedly interviewed the researchers.
Many of their questions centered on the observations of the dead bears and how the report was written.
But in March 2010, the Department of the Interior's Office of Inspector General received what it called "credible allegations" that "acts of scientific misconduct may have been committed by one or more DOI employees."
Federal investigators repeatedly interviewed the researchers.
Many of their questions centered on the observations of the dead bears and how the report was written.
Muslims Own World’s Biggest Condom Maker, Biggest Customer is US Govt; Condom IPO, Condom Consultant
Muslims Own World’s Biggest Condom Maker, Biggest Customer is US Govt; Condom IPO, Condom Consultant
The USAID is Karex’s biggest condom buyer after Congress said condoms bought by U.S. agencies no longer had to be made in the U.S. And USAID buys in bulk from Karex to give these condoms out in the Middle East and Africa.
Yup, we’re getting screwed by them so they can screw each other.
The USAID is Karex’s biggest condom buyer after Congress said condoms bought by U.S. agencies no longer had to be made in the U.S. And USAID buys in bulk from Karex to give these condoms out in the Middle East and Africa.
Yup, we’re getting screwed by them so they can screw each other.
Here's how unethical defrocked judge wins a primary election
Tim Skubick: Here's how unethical defrocked judge wins a primary election | MLive.com
The State’s highest court ruled that Ms. James misused court funds that were intended for crime victims.
She redirected the money, the court contends, into the hands of court employees, which violated the court’s anti-nepotism policy.
And to add insult to misconduct, she lied during an investigative hearing the Supreme Court concluded.
Certainly that qualifies her to be re-elected.
Doesn’t it make sense to want someone on the bench who has hands-on experience with breaking the law?
After all if you are going to judge others, it’s a plus on your resume to have been judged by your peers and found guilty.
It means if she wins re-election in November, she’ll have more compassion when she rules on crooks coming into her courtroom.
She pulled this off thanks to the crowded field that ran against her as the opponents were confident they could surely beat a former judge who was bounced by the state Supreme Court.
But as is often the case, the incumbent often benefits from so much competition.
It’s a trick they use in legislative races, too.
Pack the field with lots of other folks, and the incumbent’s chances of winning go up. Ms. James benefited from that.
You gotta wonder if she recruited any of those seven other candidates to get in the race?
Naw.
Nobody who misappropriated court funds, would ever pull a stunt like that.
The State’s highest court ruled that Ms. James misused court funds that were intended for crime victims.
She redirected the money, the court contends, into the hands of court employees, which violated the court’s anti-nepotism policy.
And to add insult to misconduct, she lied during an investigative hearing the Supreme Court concluded.
Certainly that qualifies her to be re-elected.
Doesn’t it make sense to want someone on the bench who has hands-on experience with breaking the law?
After all if you are going to judge others, it’s a plus on your resume to have been judged by your peers and found guilty.
It means if she wins re-election in November, she’ll have more compassion when she rules on crooks coming into her courtroom.
She pulled this off thanks to the crowded field that ran against her as the opponents were confident they could surely beat a former judge who was bounced by the state Supreme Court.
But as is often the case, the incumbent often benefits from so much competition.
It’s a trick they use in legislative races, too.
Pack the field with lots of other folks, and the incumbent’s chances of winning go up. Ms. James benefited from that.
You gotta wonder if she recruited any of those seven other candidates to get in the race?
Naw.
Nobody who misappropriated court funds, would ever pull a stunt like that.
Analysis of Obesity Rates by State
Issue Brief: Analysis of Obesity Rates by State - Trust for America's Health
According to the newly released CDC data, part of the 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, the obesity rates by state from highest to lowest were:
1. Mississippi (34.9%); 2. Louisiana (33.4%); 3. West Virginia (32.4%); 4. Alabama (32.0%); 5. Michigan (31.3%);
According to the newly released CDC data, part of the 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, the obesity rates by state from highest to lowest were:
1. Mississippi (34.9%); 2. Louisiana (33.4%); 3. West Virginia (32.4%); 4. Alabama (32.0%); 5. Michigan (31.3%);
Muskegon County to take leadership role developing deep-water port
Muskegon County to take leadership role developing deep-water port | MLive.com
Regularly highlighted as one of the community’s top assets, the Muskegon Lake port is being viewed by those in the public and private sectors as a potential economic-development driver in its ability to ship products and goods in and out of West Michigan.
Regularly highlighted as one of the community’s top assets, the Muskegon Lake port is being viewed by those in the public and private sectors as a potential economic-development driver in its ability to ship products and goods in and out of West Michigan.
Joe Rexrode: So many to thank as I say goodbye
Joe Rexrode: So many to thank as I say goodbye | Lansing State Journal | lansingstatejournal.com
I start at the Detroit Free Press on Monday.
I will continue to cover Michigan State sports and will continue to live here with my wife and three kids, in a place we’re thrilled to be raising them.
I start at the Detroit Free Press on Monday.
I will continue to cover Michigan State sports and will continue to live here with my wife and three kids, in a place we’re thrilled to be raising them.
Harbour Towne condo owners pay for the right to have their streets repaved this fall
Harbour Towne condo owners pay for the right to have their streets repaved this fall | MLive.com
The association agreed to pay 20 percent of the cost of the road resurfacing project up to $50,000, according to the agreement unanimously approved by city commissioners.
The total project cost will be more than $225,000 with engineering, design and inspection costs included, city officials said.
“We can justify paving the Harbour Towne streets because we don’t have people knocking down our doors asking to help pay for such projects,” City Manager Bryon Mazade said.
The association agreed to pay 20 percent of the cost of the road resurfacing project up to $50,000, according to the agreement unanimously approved by city commissioners.
The total project cost will be more than $225,000 with engineering, design and inspection costs included, city officials said.
“We can justify paving the Harbour Towne streets because we don’t have people knocking down our doors asking to help pay for such projects,” City Manager Bryon Mazade said.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Exclusive: U.S. banks told to make plans for preventing collapse
Exclusive: U.S. banks told to make plans for preventing collapse | Reuters
U.S. regulators directed five of the country's biggest banks, including Bank of America Corp and Goldman Sachs Group Inc, to develop plans for staving off collapse if they faced serious problems, emphasizing that the banks could not count on government help.
U.S. regulators directed five of the country's biggest banks, including Bank of America Corp and Goldman Sachs Group Inc, to develop plans for staving off collapse if they faced serious problems, emphasizing that the banks could not count on government help.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
New B.C. Cobb plant dock could be huge asset for the future of Muskegon's port
New B.C. Cobb plant dock could be huge asset for the future of Muskegon's port | MLive.com
A group of West Michigan companies led by Rockford-Berge and L3 Combat Propulsion Systems in Muskegon – including Consumers Energy -- have formed the Michigan Wind Energy Consortium.
The group is investigating the development of a Michigan Energy and Technology Center somewhere on the Muskegon Lake shoreline.
The B.C. Cobb plant could potentially be the location for the energy and technology center, Garner said.
Muskegon and Kent counties, meanwhile, are in the final stages of creating the West Michigan Economic Development Partnership under the Next Michigan initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Garner said that the B.C. Cobb plant could be a location where specific economic development incentives under the Next Michigan program could assist a specific industrial development.
A group of West Michigan companies led by Rockford-Berge and L3 Combat Propulsion Systems in Muskegon – including Consumers Energy -- have formed the Michigan Wind Energy Consortium.
The group is investigating the development of a Michigan Energy and Technology Center somewhere on the Muskegon Lake shoreline.
The B.C. Cobb plant could potentially be the location for the energy and technology center, Garner said.
Muskegon and Kent counties, meanwhile, are in the final stages of creating the West Michigan Economic Development Partnership under the Next Michigan initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Garner said that the B.C. Cobb plant could be a location where specific economic development incentives under the Next Michigan program could assist a specific industrial development.
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