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"GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING: City Hit by SEC Fraud Charges: Harrisburg’s Public Statements Faulted. “The Securities and Exchange Commission has put local government officials on notice that it is closely monitoring the way they describe their cities’ fiscal health, charging Harrisburg, Pa., with securities fraud for allegedly failing to disclose information on its financial troubles.”
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Job creation in Muskegon and Michigan is the goal of new energy center partnership, members say
Job creation in Muskegon and Michigan is the goal of new energy center partnership, members say | MLive.com:
"The long-term goal is to create manufacturing facilities on the east end of the lake that can take advantage of lake-based transportation of their products and raw materials, Garner said.
There is more than one potential manufacturer contemplating operations in the zone the city of Muskegon has created for port operations, which has been expanded to include certain types of manufacturing, local economic developers said.
“On the government level, our focus is about creating jobs,” Sabo said.
“We want to promote economic development and good use of our port facilities.
METC is another step in the right direction.”
"The long-term goal is to create manufacturing facilities on the east end of the lake that can take advantage of lake-based transportation of their products and raw materials, Garner said.
There is more than one potential manufacturer contemplating operations in the zone the city of Muskegon has created for port operations, which has been expanded to include certain types of manufacturing, local economic developers said.
“On the government level, our focus is about creating jobs,” Sabo said.
“We want to promote economic development and good use of our port facilities.
METC is another step in the right direction.”
Monday, May 06, 2013
Justice Department to monitor South Carolina congressional election
Justice Department to monitor South Carolina congressional election | Reuters:
"The department did not give a reason for the monitoring.
Tuesday's vote will take place under South Carolina's new law mandating photo identification for voters, and Justice Department monitors observed primary elections."
"The department did not give a reason for the monitoring.
Tuesday's vote will take place under South Carolina's new law mandating photo identification for voters, and Justice Department monitors observed primary elections."
U.S. Senate: Legislation & Records Home > Votes > Roll Call Vote
U.S. Senate: Legislation- Roll Call Vote
| Measure Number: | S. 743 (Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 ) | ||
| Measure Title: | A bill to restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes. | ||
Pure Michigan's regional campaign to spotlight Binder Park Zoo, Pictured Rocks and more
Pure Michigan's regional campaign to spotlight Binder Park Zoo, Pictured Rocks and more | MLive.com:
"Pure Michigan on Monday kicked off its spring and summer advertising campaign for the Great Lakes region.
Television and radio ads will air in Michigan and several regional markets through June.
The $4.8 million campaign includes more than $1.5 million from 34 local partners including several cities, regions and attractions."
"Pure Michigan on Monday kicked off its spring and summer advertising campaign for the Great Lakes region.
Television and radio ads will air in Michigan and several regional markets through June.
The $4.8 million campaign includes more than $1.5 million from 34 local partners including several cities, regions and attractions."
New Michigan Energy + Technology Center to focus on developing Muskegon's port and B.C. Cobb site
New Michigan Energy + Technology Center to focus on developing Muskegon's port and B.C. Cobb site | MLive.com:
"METC will begin working on port development in Muskegon by branding the state’s only deep-water port on Lake Michigan “43 Degrees North@Muskegon.”
Muskegon’s port will be developed for alternative energy logistics and manufacturing – especially with the wind turbine industry, METC members said.
Jump starting Muskegon port development is Consumers Energy’s commitment to allow METC and its members access to the coal dock facility at the B.C. Cobb Generating Plant on the east end of Muskegon Lake. The Jackson-based public utility’s 1,800-foot dock, which can handle the largest Great Lake freighters, now serves a coal-fired power plant the company plans to “mothball” beginning in 2015.
The other project METC will begin to develop is a “virtual” technology center called METC@MSU.
This pilot program brings MSU into the alternative energy consortium for the first time."
"METC will begin working on port development in Muskegon by branding the state’s only deep-water port on Lake Michigan “43 Degrees North@Muskegon.”
Muskegon’s port will be developed for alternative energy logistics and manufacturing – especially with the wind turbine industry, METC members said.
Jump starting Muskegon port development is Consumers Energy’s commitment to allow METC and its members access to the coal dock facility at the B.C. Cobb Generating Plant on the east end of Muskegon Lake. The Jackson-based public utility’s 1,800-foot dock, which can handle the largest Great Lake freighters, now serves a coal-fired power plant the company plans to “mothball” beginning in 2015.
The other project METC will begin to develop is a “virtual” technology center called METC@MSU.
This pilot program brings MSU into the alternative energy consortium for the first time."
The Benghazi Talking Points
The Benghazi Talking Points | The Weekly Standard:
"The Benghazi Talking Points
And how they were changed to obscure the truth"
"The Benghazi Talking Points
And how they were changed to obscure the truth"
From my "friends" at Barry's E-brown shirts
James --
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We're sending our list of names to the printers at midnight tonight -- and our records show you're not on there.
-- Petition status: Unsigned
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Make sure you're on it before midnight tonight:
http://my.barackobama.com/Sign-the-Petition
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This is your last chance to sign our petition to Congress demanding action on gun violence.
We're sending our list of names to the printers at midnight tonight -- and our records show you're not on there.
-- Petition status: Unsigned
-- Suggested action: Add your name here
Make sure you're on it before midnight tonight:
http://my.barackobama.com/Sign-the-Petition
Thanks,
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A movement of millions elected President Obama. Let's keep fighting for change. Chip in $5 or more to support Organizing for Action today.
Study pegs cost of immigration bill’s mass legalization at $6.3 trillion
Study pegs cost of immigration bill’s mass legalization at $6.3 trillion | Fox News:
"The comprehensive immigration overhaul being taken up in the Senate this week could cost taxpayers $6.3 trillion if 11 million illegal immigrants are granted legal status, according to a long-awaited estimate by the conservative Heritage Foundation."
"The comprehensive immigration overhaul being taken up in the Senate this week could cost taxpayers $6.3 trillion if 11 million illegal immigrants are granted legal status, according to a long-awaited estimate by the conservative Heritage Foundation."
Muskegon Area District Library continues plans for $2 million Storyville childhood development project in Norton Shores
Muskegon Area District Library continues plans for $2 million Storyville childhood development project in Norton Shores | MLive.com:
"When Muskegon Area District Library first proposed the development to the city council in May 2012, planners thought the project would cost between $700,000 and $1 million but that number has changed to $2 million.
Muskegon Area District Library would eventually launch a capital campaign to build the addition and any new staff members would be paid from the existing millage, Schneider said.
Schneider hopes Muskegon Area District Library will raise enough money so that construction would begin next year."
"When Muskegon Area District Library first proposed the development to the city council in May 2012, planners thought the project would cost between $700,000 and $1 million but that number has changed to $2 million.
Muskegon Area District Library would eventually launch a capital campaign to build the addition and any new staff members would be paid from the existing millage, Schneider said.
Schneider hopes Muskegon Area District Library will raise enough money so that construction would begin next year."
Detroit's new slogan: 'America's Great Comeback City;'
Detroit's new slogan: 'America's Great Comeback City;' let MLive.com know if it fits | MLive.com:
"A new slogan has reportedly been created by the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau and Troy-based advertising firm SMZ that's aimed to bring more business activity and excitement to the region.
The slogan, according a Sunday Detroit Free Press story: "Detroit, America's Great Comeback City."
"A new slogan has reportedly been created by the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau and Troy-based advertising firm SMZ that's aimed to bring more business activity and excitement to the region.
The slogan, according a Sunday Detroit Free Press story: "Detroit, America's Great Comeback City."
Obama To Grads: Reject Voices That Warn About Government Tyranny
Obama To Grads: Reject Voices That Warn About Government Tyranny | RealClearPolitics:
"PRESIDENT OBAMA: Unfortunately, you've grown up hearing voices that incessantly warn of government as nothing more than some separate, sinister entity that's at the root of all our problems.
Some of these same voices also do their best to gum up the works.
They'll warn that tyranny always lurking just around the corner.
You should reject these voices.
Because what they suggest is that our brave, and creative, and unique experiment in self-rule is somehow just a sham with which we can't be trusted."
"PRESIDENT OBAMA: Unfortunately, you've grown up hearing voices that incessantly warn of government as nothing more than some separate, sinister entity that's at the root of all our problems.
Some of these same voices also do their best to gum up the works.
They'll warn that tyranny always lurking just around the corner.
You should reject these voices.
Because what they suggest is that our brave, and creative, and unique experiment in self-rule is somehow just a sham with which we can't be trusted."
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Bill allows for $150M in grants to sign up illegal immigrants to become citizens
Bill allows for $150M in grants to sign up illegal immigrants to become citizens | Fox News:
"A Washington group is criticizing the Senate immigration bill because it allows for up to $150 million for organizations to advertise citizenship opportunities and to help illegal immigrants sign up to become citizens.
The nonpartisan Center for Immigration Services calls the money “slush funds” and earlier this week cited several concerns -- particularly that the money can go to the same groups that helped craft the legislation and that the spending appears to have no cap or oversight.
“It’s virtually a blank check,”
"A Washington group is criticizing the Senate immigration bill because it allows for up to $150 million for organizations to advertise citizenship opportunities and to help illegal immigrants sign up to become citizens.
The nonpartisan Center for Immigration Services calls the money “slush funds” and earlier this week cited several concerns -- particularly that the money can go to the same groups that helped craft the legislation and that the spending appears to have no cap or oversight.
“It’s virtually a blank check,”
We can only save ourselves from kidnappers at the NRA
PERRY: We can only save ourselves from kidnappers at the NRA – Aurora Sentinel:
"I have seen the light.
After all these years, I now agree that it’s fruitless to give the benefit of the doubt to people who are so obviously corrupt, so clearly malevolent, so bent on hurting innocent people for their own sick gain.
No more due process in the clear-cut case of insidious terrorism.
When the facts are so clearly before all Americans, for the whole world to see, why bother with this country’s odious and cumbersome system of justice?
Send the guilty monsters directly to Guantanamo Bay for all eternity and let them rot in their own mental squalor.
No, no, no.
Not the wannabe sick kid who blew up the Boston marathon or the freak that’s mailing ricin-laced letters to the president.
I’m talking about the real terrorist threat here in America: the National Rifle Association."
"I have seen the light.
After all these years, I now agree that it’s fruitless to give the benefit of the doubt to people who are so obviously corrupt, so clearly malevolent, so bent on hurting innocent people for their own sick gain.
No more due process in the clear-cut case of insidious terrorism.
When the facts are so clearly before all Americans, for the whole world to see, why bother with this country’s odious and cumbersome system of justice?
Send the guilty monsters directly to Guantanamo Bay for all eternity and let them rot in their own mental squalor.
No, no, no.
Not the wannabe sick kid who blew up the Boston marathon or the freak that’s mailing ricin-laced letters to the president.
I’m talking about the real terrorist threat here in America: the National Rifle Association."
Why the Left hates families:
Why the Left hates families: MELANIE PHIILLIPS reveals how the selfish sneers of Guardianistas made her see how the Left actively fosters - and revels in - family breakdown... | Mail Online
"To my colleagues, there was virtually no question that the poor were the victims of circumstances rather than being accountable for their own behaviour and that the state was a wholly benign actor in the lives of individuals.
It never occurred to us that there could be another way of looking at the world.
Above all, we knew we were on the side of the angels, while across the barricades hatchet-faced Right-wingers represented the dark forces of human nature and society that we were all so proud to be against. "
"To my colleagues, there was virtually no question that the poor were the victims of circumstances rather than being accountable for their own behaviour and that the state was a wholly benign actor in the lives of individuals.
It never occurred to us that there could be another way of looking at the world.
Above all, we knew we were on the side of the angels, while across the barricades hatchet-faced Right-wingers represented the dark forces of human nature and society that we were all so proud to be against. "
Saturday, May 04, 2013
Ram 2500 Power Wagon commercial shoot ends with truck spending night in ocean
Ram 2500 Power Wagon commercial shoot ends with truck spending night in ocean:
"In any case, the truck was eventually towed today and local environmental services and hazmat crews checked out the scene and, based on what Hesseltine was told, there was, "no environmental damage from liquids leaking out" and she was not aware of any damage to the rocks or ground. "
"In any case, the truck was eventually towed today and local environmental services and hazmat crews checked out the scene and, based on what Hesseltine was told, there was, "no environmental damage from liquids leaking out" and she was not aware of any damage to the rocks or ground. "
Palm Beach County sheriff gets $1 million for violence...
Palm Beach County sheriff gets $1 million for violence... | www.mypalmbeachpost.com
“We want people to call us if the guy down the street says he hates the government, hates the mayor and he’s gonna shoot him,” Bradshaw said.
“What does it hurt to have somebody knock on a door and ask, ‘Hey, is everything OK?’ ”
“What does it hurt to have somebody knock on a door and ask, ‘Hey, is everything OK?’ ”
Court OKs Barring High IQs for Cops
Court OKs Barring High IQs for Cops - ABC News:
"Jordan, a 49-year-old college graduate, took the exam in 1996 and scored 33 points, the equivalent of an IQ of 125.
But New London police interviewed only candidates who scored 20 to 27, on the theory that those who scored too high could get bored with police work and leave soon after undergoing costly training.
Most Cops Just Above Normal The average score nationally for police officers is 21 to 22, the equivalent of an IQ of 104, or just a little above average."
"Jordan, a 49-year-old college graduate, took the exam in 1996 and scored 33 points, the equivalent of an IQ of 125.
But New London police interviewed only candidates who scored 20 to 27, on the theory that those who scored too high could get bored with police work and leave soon after undergoing costly training.
Most Cops Just Above Normal The average score nationally for police officers is 21 to 22, the equivalent of an IQ of 104, or just a little above average."
Experts downplay Lake Michigan contamination fears despite 'dirty' water reports
Experts downplay Lake Michigan contamination fears despite 'dirty' water reports | MLive.com:
"A recent Department of Natural Resources fishing report found boaters had to travel far into the lake near Grand Haven to find clean water, but experts said that should not be construed to mean filthy conditions prevail."
"A recent Department of Natural Resources fishing report found boaters had to travel far into the lake near Grand Haven to find clean water, but experts said that should not be construed to mean filthy conditions prevail."
Friday, May 03, 2013
The old order is dying. We are living in the age of Farage
The old order is dying. We are living in the age of Farage – Telegraph Blogs:
"the cheap shot smear techniques which have been used in this election campaign, are straight out of Saul Alinsky's Rules For Radicals.
I have seen members of UKIP isolated this way on Twitter.
The Attack Dogs cut off the support network by throwing standard accusations out, other members, frightened to be tarred with the non-existent brush remove themselves from debate.
The attack dogs have then isolated their target.
The attackers go after people and not the party; people hurt faster than institutions.
Direct, personalised criticism and ridicule works.
It is cruel, but very effective.
The Big Three political parties are worried about UKIP. If they weren’t they wouldn’t set their attack dogs to savage the aspiring politicians and the yet to mature new boy on the party political scene."
"the cheap shot smear techniques which have been used in this election campaign, are straight out of Saul Alinsky's Rules For Radicals.
I have seen members of UKIP isolated this way on Twitter.
The Attack Dogs cut off the support network by throwing standard accusations out, other members, frightened to be tarred with the non-existent brush remove themselves from debate.
The attack dogs have then isolated their target.
The attackers go after people and not the party; people hurt faster than institutions.
Direct, personalised criticism and ridicule works.
It is cruel, but very effective.
The Big Three political parties are worried about UKIP. If they weren’t they wouldn’t set their attack dogs to savage the aspiring politicians and the yet to mature new boy on the party political scene."
New Rule Signals Kiss of Death for Pensions
New Rule Signals Kiss of Death for Pensions:
"A little known rule change that allows companies to contribute fewer dollars to pension funds is signaling just how meaningless the retirement vehicle has become.
"This proves that pensions are pretty much dead," said Greg McBride, chief economist at Bankrate.com. "
"A little known rule change that allows companies to contribute fewer dollars to pension funds is signaling just how meaningless the retirement vehicle has become.
"This proves that pensions are pretty much dead," said Greg McBride, chief economist at Bankrate.com. "
Bloomberg Refused Second Slice of Pizza at Local Restaurant
Bloomberg Refused Second Slice of Pizza at Local Restaurant - The Daily Currant
"I'm sorry sir.
We're serious," Benito insisted.
"We've decided that eating more than one piece isn't healthy for you, and so we're forbidding you from doing it."
"Look jackass," Bloomberg retorted, his anger boiling,
"I fucking skipped breakfast this morning just so I could eat four slices of your pizza.
Don't be a schmuck, just get back to the kitchen and bring out some fucking pizza, okay."
"I'm sorry sir, there's nothing I can do," the owner repeated.
"Maybe you could go to several restaurants and get one slice at each.
At least that way you're walking.
You know, burning calories."
(Yes, it's a spoof)
"I'm sorry sir.
We're serious," Benito insisted.
"We've decided that eating more than one piece isn't healthy for you, and so we're forbidding you from doing it."
"Look jackass," Bloomberg retorted, his anger boiling,
"I fucking skipped breakfast this morning just so I could eat four slices of your pizza.
Don't be a schmuck, just get back to the kitchen and bring out some fucking pizza, okay."
"I'm sorry sir, there's nothing I can do," the owner repeated.
"Maybe you could go to several restaurants and get one slice at each.
At least that way you're walking.
You know, burning calories."
(Yes, it's a spoof)
EU economies to breach deficit limits as economic picture darkens
EU economies to breach deficit limits as economic picture darkens - FT.com:
"In addition to the anticipated breaches by France, Spain and the Netherlands, the currency union’s third-largest economy, Italy, will come within a hair’s breadth of missing the limit of 3 per cent of economic output, with a 2013 deficit forecasted at 2.9 per cent."
"In addition to the anticipated breaches by France, Spain and the Netherlands, the currency union’s third-largest economy, Italy, will come within a hair’s breadth of missing the limit of 3 per cent of economic output, with a 2013 deficit forecasted at 2.9 per cent."
Muskegon Heights police chief: Gunshot victim, struck in genitalia by bullet, already in wheelchair from previous shooting
Muskegon Heights police chief: Gunshot victim, struck in genitalia by bullet, already in wheelchair from previous shooting | MLive.com:
"The chief said citizens have a right to be concerned, but he clarified it appears the shooters are targeting “each other” and not randomly shooting at innocent bystanders."
"The chief said citizens have a right to be concerned, but he clarified it appears the shooters are targeting “each other” and not randomly shooting at innocent bystanders."
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Despite sequester, DOD signs contract for $59/gallon green jet fuel
Despite sequester, DOD signs contract for $59/gallon green jet fuel | WashingtonExaminer.com:
"Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently warned that sequestration would cause “suspension of important activities, curtailed training, and could result in furloughs of civilian personnel” but the spending cuts haven’t killed the green fuels program, as the Pentagon has continued purchasing renewable fuel at $59 per gallon.
“In March, Gevo entered into a contract with the Defense Logistics Agency to supply the U.S. Army with 3,650 gallons of renewable jet fuel to be delivered by the second quarter of 2013,” Gevo announced this week in its first quarter financial report.
“This initial order may be increased by 12,500 gallons.
All shipments will be at a fixed price of $59 per gallon during the initial testing phase."
"Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently warned that sequestration would cause “suspension of important activities, curtailed training, and could result in furloughs of civilian personnel” but the spending cuts haven’t killed the green fuels program, as the Pentagon has continued purchasing renewable fuel at $59 per gallon.
“In March, Gevo entered into a contract with the Defense Logistics Agency to supply the U.S. Army with 3,650 gallons of renewable jet fuel to be delivered by the second quarter of 2013,” Gevo announced this week in its first quarter financial report.
“This initial order may be increased by 12,500 gallons.
All shipments will be at a fixed price of $59 per gallon during the initial testing phase."
Sins Of The Fourth Estate (Part II)
Irish Examiner USA: Sins Of The Fourth Estate (Part II):
Read what the ex-abortionist, Bernard Nathanson, one of the founders of NARAL said when he revealed the deceptions, dirty tricks, and other tactics that helped make abortion legal and socially acceptable in the United States:
How did we do this? It is important to understand the tactics involved because these tactics have been used throughout the western world with one permutation or another, in order to change abortion law.
"The First Key Tactic was to capture the media - with lies. The number of women dying from illegal abortions was around 200-250 annually. The figure constantly fed to the media was 10,000.
"The Second Key Tactic was to Play the Catholic Card - We systematically vilified the Catholic Church and its 'socially backward ideas' and picked on the Catholic hierarchy as the villain in opposing abortion.
"The Third Key Tactic was the Denigration and Suppression of all Scientific Evidence that Life Begins at Conception - A favorite pro-abortion tactic is to insist that the definition of when life begins is impossible; that the question is a theological or moral or philosophical one, anything but a scientific one."
President Obama claims to care about women but maybe all he really cares about are their votes. We know that he voted against the Born Alive bill while a State Senator in Illinois. When asked in 2008 at what point a baby gets "human rights," Obama flippantly answered, "... whether you're looking at it from a theological perspective or a scientific perspective, answering that question with specificity ... is above my pay grade."
There is nothing above his pay grade now yet no reporter will dare to ask him that question now.
'Hate Crime' Hoaxes
Best of the Web Today: 'Hate Crime' Hoaxes - WSJ.com:
"Why are phony "hate crimes" so common, especially on college campuses?
...One obvious answer is that people do this sort of thing to get attention.
Multicultural identity politics, which is a dominant force on campus and a significant one off it, creates a perverse incentive structure by rewarding victims of purported hate and going easy on hoaxers. "
"Why are phony "hate crimes" so common, especially on college campuses?
...One obvious answer is that people do this sort of thing to get attention.
Multicultural identity politics, which is a dominant force on campus and a significant one off it, creates a perverse incentive structure by rewarding victims of purported hate and going easy on hoaxers. "
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