Putting Final Four games on cable saved college hoops from 96-team mess - NCAA Basketball - Sporting News:
"In the history of college basketball, most of the unsung heroes are role players such A.J. Granger of the 2000 Michigan State Spartans or A.J. Bramlett of the 1997 Arizona Wildcats.
Those players quietly helped their teams win championships.
TBS rescued the future of the NCAA Tournament."
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
The Disgraceful Episode Of Lysenkoism Brings Us Global Warming Theory | Somewhat Reasonable
The Disgraceful Episode Of Lysenkoism Brings Us Global Warming Theory | Somewhat Reasonable:
"Trofim Lysenko became the Director of the Soviet Lenin All-Union Academy of Agricultural Sciences in the 1930s under Josef Stalin.
He was an advocate of the theory that characteristics acquired by plants during their lives could be inherited by later generations stemming from the changed plants, which sharply contradicted Mendelian genetics.
As a result, Lysenko became a fierce critic of theories of the then rising modern genetics."
"Trofim Lysenko became the Director of the Soviet Lenin All-Union Academy of Agricultural Sciences in the 1930s under Josef Stalin.
He was an advocate of the theory that characteristics acquired by plants during their lives could be inherited by later generations stemming from the changed plants, which sharply contradicted Mendelian genetics.
As a result, Lysenko became a fierce critic of theories of the then rising modern genetics."
Wal-Mart film to be shown May 8 and 14 as debate continues on retailer's plans for Whitehall Township
Wal-Mart film to be shown May 8 and 14 as debate continues on retailer's plans for Whitehall Township | MLive.com:
"The anti-Wal-Mart documentary from 2005 was directed by Robert Greenwald. The 90-minute film looks at the impact of Wal-Mart in small communities across the country.
It was publicly shown by opponents in early April and, at the time, Wal-Mart officials refuted the film’s premise."
(click link to see Walmart response)
"The anti-Wal-Mart documentary from 2005 was directed by Robert Greenwald. The 90-minute film looks at the impact of Wal-Mart in small communities across the country.
It was publicly shown by opponents in early April and, at the time, Wal-Mart officials refuted the film’s premise."
(click link to see Walmart response)
Thomas Sowell Discusses The Words That Stop People From Thinking
Thomas Sowell Discusses The Words That Stop People From Thinking - Investors.com:
"If there is ever a contest for words that substitute for thought, "diversity" should be recognized as the undisputed world champion.
You don't need a speck of evidence, or a single step of logic, when you rhapsodize about the supposed benefits of diversity.
The very idea of testing this wonderful, magical word against something as ugly as reality seems almost sordid.
To ask whether institutions that promote diversity 24/7 end up with better or worse relations between the races than institutions that pay no attention to it is only to get yourself regarded as a bad person."
"If there is ever a contest for words that substitute for thought, "diversity" should be recognized as the undisputed world champion.
You don't need a speck of evidence, or a single step of logic, when you rhapsodize about the supposed benefits of diversity.
The very idea of testing this wonderful, magical word against something as ugly as reality seems almost sordid.
To ask whether institutions that promote diversity 24/7 end up with better or worse relations between the races than institutions that pay no attention to it is only to get yourself regarded as a bad person."
Dubiously Disabled
Dubiously Disabled | National Review Online:
"With regularity, the Wall Street Journal recently reported, airport employees witness people who falsely claim to be handicapped when they arrive at the airport.
Having successfully cut to the front of the long security lines, these parasites jump out of their chairs the moment they’re through the screening process and race to their gates, bags in tow.
Airport security sardonically calls these occurrences “airport miracles,” because the body scanners seem to possess mysterious healing powers.
How big is the problem?
One airport investigated the matter and concluded that at least 15 percent of wheelchair requests are phonies designed to game the system.
Some think that estimate is low."
"With regularity, the Wall Street Journal recently reported, airport employees witness people who falsely claim to be handicapped when they arrive at the airport.
Having successfully cut to the front of the long security lines, these parasites jump out of their chairs the moment they’re through the screening process and race to their gates, bags in tow.
Airport security sardonically calls these occurrences “airport miracles,” because the body scanners seem to possess mysterious healing powers.
How big is the problem?
One airport investigated the matter and concluded that at least 15 percent of wheelchair requests are phonies designed to game the system.
Some think that estimate is low."
West Michigan school elections: Why Wyoming was only Grand Rapids-area district to reject tax request
West Michigan school elections: Why Wyoming was only Grand Rapids-area district to reject tax request | MLive.com:
"Voters in the Wyoming Public Schools district defeated a 25-year, $53.1 million tax request Tuesday, making it the only West Michigan community to not support school funding questions.
Seven other districts in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan and Barry counties emerged with convincing wins that will send much-needed revenue to improve the learning environments and safety of children, area district leaders said."
"Voters in the Wyoming Public Schools district defeated a 25-year, $53.1 million tax request Tuesday, making it the only West Michigan community to not support school funding questions.
Seven other districts in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan and Barry counties emerged with convincing wins that will send much-needed revenue to improve the learning environments and safety of children, area district leaders said."
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
2 Va. Boys Suspended For Using Pencils As Guns
2 Va. Boys Suspended For Using Pencils As Guns « CBS DC:
"SUFFOLK, Va. — Two Suffolk second graders have been suspended for making shooting noises while pointing pencils at each other.
Media outlets report the 7-year-old boys were suspended for two days for a violation of the Suffolk school system’s zero-tolerance policy on weapons.
They were playing with one another in class Friday at Driver Elementary.
“When I asked him about it, he said, ‘Well I was being a Marine and the other guy was being a bad guy,’” said Paul Marshall, one of the boys’ fathers.
“It’s as simple as that.”
"SUFFOLK, Va. — Two Suffolk second graders have been suspended for making shooting noises while pointing pencils at each other.
Media outlets report the 7-year-old boys were suspended for two days for a violation of the Suffolk school system’s zero-tolerance policy on weapons.
They were playing with one another in class Friday at Driver Elementary.
“When I asked him about it, he said, ‘Well I was being a Marine and the other guy was being a bad guy,’” said Paul Marshall, one of the boys’ fathers.
“It’s as simple as that.”
Muskegon's Coast West Music Festival concert ticket, pass prices reduced
Muskegon's Coast West Music Festival concert ticket, pass prices reduced | MLive.com:
"Dockrdude
Normally I would say lowering prices is a good thing. But I think we all know the reason for this."
"Dockrdude
Normally I would say lowering prices is a good thing. But I think we all know the reason for this."
Why Expand Care with No Proven Benefits?
Why Expand Care with No Proven Benefits? | Cato Institute:
"ObamaCare aims to cover 16 million poor uninsured adults through Medicaid, plus 16 million higher-income uninsured Americans through government-subsidized “private” insurance. Supporters portrayed these “reforms” as a matter of life and death, particularly for the poor.
Yet a monumental new study finds that “Medicaid coverage generated no significant improvements in measured physical health outcomes” for poor adults.
These findings strengthen the case that states should stop implementing ObamaCare, and Congress should swiftly repeal it."
"ObamaCare aims to cover 16 million poor uninsured adults through Medicaid, plus 16 million higher-income uninsured Americans through government-subsidized “private” insurance. Supporters portrayed these “reforms” as a matter of life and death, particularly for the poor.
Yet a monumental new study finds that “Medicaid coverage generated no significant improvements in measured physical health outcomes” for poor adults.
These findings strengthen the case that states should stop implementing ObamaCare, and Congress should swiftly repeal it."
City Hit by SEC Fraud Charges: Harrisburg’s Public Statements Faulted.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING:
"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.”
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 11:53 pm"
"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.”
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 11:53 pm"
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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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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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. "
Miss Korea 2013 Contestants Spark Plastic Surgery Debate
Miss Korea 2013 Contestants Spark Plastic Surgery Debate:
"......what they say represents a growing trend in plastic surgery that makes the women look remarkably similar to one another."
"......what they say represents a growing trend in plastic surgery that makes the women look remarkably similar to one another."
Too Many Too-Big-to-Fail Banks
Too Many Too-Big-to-Fail Banks « Commentary Magazine:
"What’s scary is that the community banks, 98.5 percent of all American banks, have only 12 percent of the banking assets.
But the megabanks, only .21 percent of all banks, have 69 percent of all banking assets."
"What’s scary is that the community banks, 98.5 percent of all American banks, have only 12 percent of the banking assets.
But the megabanks, only .21 percent of all banks, have 69 percent of all banking assets."
Ron Paul & Jim Rogers: "There's More Chaos To Come"
Ron Paul & Jim Rogers: "There's More Chaos To Come" | Zero Hedge:
"I would expect that there is going to be a lot more chaos still to come." - Ron Paul;
“They won’t take our bank accounts…they will take our retirement accounts.” - Jim Rogers"
"I would expect that there is going to be a lot more chaos still to come." - Ron Paul;
“They won’t take our bank accounts…they will take our retirement accounts.” - Jim Rogers"
Duke OKs student health insurance coverage for sex reassignmen
Duke OKs student health insurance coverage for sex reassignment | The Chronicle:
The additional coverage will have a “minimal” impact on cost to students, Wasiolek said.
The additional coverage will have a “minimal” impact on cost to students, Wasiolek said.
The coverage will cause a 0.3 percent increase to student costs.
Overall, student health care premiums will increase by a total of 8 percent next year, Wasiolek said.
Overall, student health care premiums will increase by a total of 8 percent next year, Wasiolek said.
America's Suicide Rate Skyrockets Among Middle-Aged
America's Suicide Rate Skyrockets Among Middle-Aged:
"The biggest jump has occurred among white Americans, whose suicide rate per 100,000 population rose from 15.9 in 1999 to 22.3 in 2010."
"The biggest jump has occurred among white Americans, whose suicide rate per 100,000 population rose from 15.9 in 1999 to 22.3 in 2010."
Revealed: The Five Loopiest Guardian Articles of All Time
Revealed: The Five Loopiest Guardian Articles of All Time – Telegraph Blogs:
"2. Conservatives are morons.
According to George Monbiot, scientists have established as an “empirical fact” that “conservatism thrives on low intelligence and poor information”.
This is why conservatives are suckers for racism, homophobia, sexism, after all:
Prejudice tends not to arise directly from low intelligence but from the conservative ideologies to which people of low intelligence are drawn.
Conservative ideology is the "critical pathway" from low intelligence to racism.
By contrast, reading the Guardian is the “critical pathway” towards snobbery and intellectual bigotry.
Or so the experts say."
"2. Conservatives are morons.
According to George Monbiot, scientists have established as an “empirical fact” that “conservatism thrives on low intelligence and poor information”.
This is why conservatives are suckers for racism, homophobia, sexism, after all:
Prejudice tends not to arise directly from low intelligence but from the conservative ideologies to which people of low intelligence are drawn.
Conservative ideology is the "critical pathway" from low intelligence to racism.
By contrast, reading the Guardian is the “critical pathway” towards snobbery and intellectual bigotry.
Or so the experts say."
Vietnam ‘prisoner of war’ accused of fabricating claims
Vietnam ‘prisoner of war’ accused of fabricating claims - Telegraph:
"A man living in the Vietnamese jungle, whose claims to be a long-lost American prisoner of war are at the centre of a major new documentary, has been accused of fabricating his claims."
"A man living in the Vietnamese jungle, whose claims to be a long-lost American prisoner of war are at the centre of a major new documentary, has been accused of fabricating his claims."
Jason Collins' Ex-Fiancee -- I Had NO IDEA He Was Gay
Jason Collins' Ex-Fiancee -- I Had NO IDEA He Was Gay | TMZ.com:
"The woman who was once engaged to NBA star Jason Collins tells TMZ, she had NO CLUE he was gay at the time of their relationship ... in fact, she only found out last weekend ... and she was floored.
Carolyn Moos (who played a few seasons in the WNBA) dated Collins for seven years and was engaged to him until they broke up in 2009 ... after Collins pulled the plug on their wedding.
Carolyn tells TMZ, she never once suspected he was gay, so the news is shocking. "
"The woman who was once engaged to NBA star Jason Collins tells TMZ, she had NO CLUE he was gay at the time of their relationship ... in fact, she only found out last weekend ... and she was floored.
Carolyn Moos (who played a few seasons in the WNBA) dated Collins for seven years and was engaged to him until they broke up in 2009 ... after Collins pulled the plug on their wedding.
Carolyn tells TMZ, she never once suspected he was gay, so the news is shocking. "
Pay Attention: CO Democrats Using Election Process To Enshrine Power
Rule of Law » Pay Attention: CO Democrats Using Election Process To Enshrine Power:
"Something is happening in Colorado, and you better pay attention. Colorado Democrats, with the active help of some Republican county election clerks interested in shirking work, have devised a revolutionary plan to remake future Colorado elections.
The plan is simple: ballots are automatically mailed out to every single person on the voter rolls.
Ballots are even mailed to people listed as “inactive” voters at their last known address. Ballots are then voted and returned by mail.
No more polling places.
No more voters actually demonstrating an interest in participating in an election.
The government will decide that for them, and scatter millions of paper ballots into the U.S. mail.
In 2016, this system will be an invitation to fraud. It will be unmanageable.
And it will be a model to pass in other states controlled by Democrats."
"Something is happening in Colorado, and you better pay attention. Colorado Democrats, with the active help of some Republican county election clerks interested in shirking work, have devised a revolutionary plan to remake future Colorado elections.
The plan is simple: ballots are automatically mailed out to every single person on the voter rolls.
Ballots are even mailed to people listed as “inactive” voters at their last known address. Ballots are then voted and returned by mail.
No more polling places.
No more voters actually demonstrating an interest in participating in an election.
The government will decide that for them, and scatter millions of paper ballots into the U.S. mail.
In 2016, this system will be an invitation to fraud. It will be unmanageable.
And it will be a model to pass in other states controlled by Democrats."
School Funding at All-Time High
School Funding at All-Time High [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"New data from the state (available in this online database) show that despite constant calls from school officials and government employee union bosses for more funding, public schools in Michigan received more money in 2011 than ever before — about $13,405 per pupil.
Total school spending, however, did drop from its all-time high in 2010 — by less than 1 percent.
Schools spent $12,778 per pupil last year overall, with $11,561 of that spent on day-to-day operating expenses."
"New data from the state (available in this online database) show that despite constant calls from school officials and government employee union bosses for more funding, public schools in Michigan received more money in 2011 than ever before — about $13,405 per pupil.
Total school spending, however, did drop from its all-time high in 2010 — by less than 1 percent.
Schools spent $12,778 per pupil last year overall, with $11,561 of that spent on day-to-day operating expenses."
After Boston, concern over another terror attack rises, poll shows - CBS News
After Boston, concern over another terror attack rises, poll shows - CBS News:
"As many as 68 percent of Americans approve of Mr. Obama's response to the bombings, and 56 percent approve of his handling of terrorism generally.
However, his overall job approval is lower, at 47 percent -- similar to last month.
Many Republicans give the president credit for his handling of the Boston attacks (47 percent approve), but just 12 percent approve of the overall job Mr. Obama is doing as president.
Mr. Obama said Tuesday that law enforcement did an "exemplary job responding to the bombings, and Americans seem to agree: 84 percent said they approve of the way federal and local law enforcement handled the attack.
On the other hand, some think more could have been done to prevent it: 41 percent of Americans think U.S. intelligence agencies had information that could have prevented the bombings at the Boston Marathon, but 45 percent do not."
"As many as 68 percent of Americans approve of Mr. Obama's response to the bombings, and 56 percent approve of his handling of terrorism generally.
However, his overall job approval is lower, at 47 percent -- similar to last month.
Many Republicans give the president credit for his handling of the Boston attacks (47 percent approve), but just 12 percent approve of the overall job Mr. Obama is doing as president.
Mr. Obama said Tuesday that law enforcement did an "exemplary job responding to the bombings, and Americans seem to agree: 84 percent said they approve of the way federal and local law enforcement handled the attack.
On the other hand, some think more could have been done to prevent it: 41 percent of Americans think U.S. intelligence agencies had information that could have prevented the bombings at the Boston Marathon, but 45 percent do not."
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
DRUDGE REPORT 2013®
DRUDGE REPORT 2013®:
"CABLE NEWS RACE
TUES., APRIL 30, 2013
FOXNEWS O'REILLY 2,713,000
FOXNEWS THE FIVE 2,027,000
CMDY DAILY SHOW 1,867,000
FOXNEWS BAIER 1,814,000
CMDY COLBERT 1,752,000
FOXNEWS HANNITY 1,677,000
FOXNEWS GRETA 1,395,000
MSNBC MADDOW 673,000
MSNBC O'DONNELL 685,000
MSNBC HARDBALL 613,000
CNN BLITZER 551,000
MSNBC SHARPTON 549,000
CNNHN GRACE 510,000
CNN BURNETT 509,000
MSNBC HAYES 496,000
CNNHN DR DREW 482,000
CNN PIERS MORGAN 433,000"
"CABLE NEWS RACE
TUES., APRIL 30, 2013
FOXNEWS O'REILLY 2,713,000
FOXNEWS THE FIVE 2,027,000
CMDY DAILY SHOW 1,867,000
FOXNEWS BAIER 1,814,000
CMDY COLBERT 1,752,000
FOXNEWS HANNITY 1,677,000
FOXNEWS GRETA 1,395,000
MSNBC MADDOW 673,000
MSNBC O'DONNELL 685,000
MSNBC HARDBALL 613,000
CNN BLITZER 551,000
MSNBC SHARPTON 549,000
CNNHN GRACE 510,000
CNN BURNETT 509,000
MSNBC HAYES 496,000
CNNHN DR DREW 482,000
CNN PIERS MORGAN 433,000"
'Catastrophic' cyberattack could hit utilities like PG&E
'Catastrophic' cyberattack could hit utilities like PG&E - Marin Independent Journal:
Hackers are increasingly targeting electric, natural gas and other vital utilities, threatening a disaster of epic proportions that experts say firms are doing too little to guard against.
Hackers are increasingly targeting electric, natural gas and other vital utilities, threatening a disaster of epic proportions that experts say firms are doing too little to guard against.
"We will see catastrophic outages," PG&E Chief Information Security Officer James Sample warned state regulators at a recent forum, though not specifically referring to his company.
"We are dealing with a very intelligent adversary."
The threat is regarded by U.S. officials and others as among the most worrisome the nation faces.
The threat is regarded by U.S. officials and others as among the most worrisome the nation faces.
A cyberattack could so severely damage a utility that millions of people might be left without power for months, experts say, shutting down water and transportation systems, threatening the sick and elderly, and causing billions of dollars in damage........
"The agency, which held the forum Sample attended, warned in a recent report that utilities are becoming increasingly vulnerable as their networks add smart meters and other computerized gear.
But while federal rules require certain facilities and power lines to be protected from hackers, most are not.
The CPUC's study said,
"The agency, which held the forum Sample attended, warned in a recent report that utilities are becoming increasingly vulnerable as their networks add smart meters and other computerized gear.
But while federal rules require certain facilities and power lines to be protected from hackers, most are not.
The CPUC's study said,
"80-90 percent or more of the electric infrastructure currently does not fall under any required standards and cybersecurity practices of the utilities are not monitored."
Police say liberal student activist threatened herself with rape in Facebook hoax, framed conservatives
Police say liberal student activist threatened herself with rape in Facebook hoax, framed conservatives:
"A well-known female liberal blogger and radio host at the University of Wyoming (UW) is being accused by police of fabricating a rape threat against herself to appear as if it came from a conservative."
"A well-known female liberal blogger and radio host at the University of Wyoming (UW) is being accused by police of fabricating a rape threat against herself to appear as if it came from a conservative."
British families at risk from smart meters, campaigners tell MPs
British families at risk from smart meters, campaigners tell MPs - Telegraph:
"Dr Liz Evans, a campaigner, said there are hundreds of studies showing "evidence of harm could be acute", including possible "chronic effects from long term exposure such as cancer, infertility, dementia, genetic damage, immune system dysfunction and damage to foetuses".
"We are many of organisations calling for a precautionary approach, particularly for children," she said.
Mike Mitcham, another campaigner, said there is evidence that it could be 140 to 800 times more powerful than mobile phones.
He said the exposure to radiation from smart meters is "very short in the same way a a bullet from a rifle your exposure to that is very shortlived for that tiny fraction of a time that it enters the body".
"Dr Liz Evans, a campaigner, said there are hundreds of studies showing "evidence of harm could be acute", including possible "chronic effects from long term exposure such as cancer, infertility, dementia, genetic damage, immune system dysfunction and damage to foetuses".
"We are many of organisations calling for a precautionary approach, particularly for children," she said.
Mike Mitcham, another campaigner, said there is evidence that it could be 140 to 800 times more powerful than mobile phones.
He said the exposure to radiation from smart meters is "very short in the same way a a bullet from a rifle your exposure to that is very shortlived for that tiny fraction of a time that it enters the body".
Jessica Heeringa's alleged abduction prompts Michigan elected officials, law enforcement to consider safety law for clerks
Jessica Heeringa's alleged abduction prompts Michigan elected officials, law enforcement to consider safety law for clerks | MLive.com:
"State Rep. Marcia Hovey-Wright, D-Muskegon, Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, and State Rep. Collene Lamonte, D-Montague, each said Wednesday, May 1, they are going to explore ways to get a law in place in Michigan that would protect convenience store employees.
“I’m definitely planning to explore the possible legislation to protect people working in those convenience stores,” Hovey-Wright said."
Classic moronic government (redundancy alert!) response.
1. We don't know what happened.
2. Hundreds of thousands of small businesses are open late with only one employee and employee abductions are an absolute aberration.
3. Let's pass a very expensive (to the small businesses we so pretend to love) law that will not prevent future abductions.
4. Have their "publicists" in the media tell everyone how wonderful the politicians are.
5. If the perp turns out to be a many-times-convicted, many-times-freed felon, move on to more important issues like T-Party members who use pressure cookers for cooking!
"State Rep. Marcia Hovey-Wright, D-Muskegon, Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, and State Rep. Collene Lamonte, D-Montague, each said Wednesday, May 1, they are going to explore ways to get a law in place in Michigan that would protect convenience store employees.
“I’m definitely planning to explore the possible legislation to protect people working in those convenience stores,” Hovey-Wright said."
Classic moronic government (redundancy alert!) response.
1. We don't know what happened.
2. Hundreds of thousands of small businesses are open late with only one employee and employee abductions are an absolute aberration.
3. Let's pass a very expensive (to the small businesses we so pretend to love) law that will not prevent future abductions.
4. Have their "publicists" in the media tell everyone how wonderful the politicians are.
5. If the perp turns out to be a many-times-convicted, many-times-freed felon, move on to more important issues like T-Party members who use pressure cookers for cooking!
MDOT to close lanes on Moses J. Jones Parkway in Muskegon for $650,000 resurfacing project
MDOT to close lanes on Moses J. Jones Parkway in Muskegon for $650,000 resurfacing project | MLive.com:
"The Michigan Department of Transportation will enact single and double lane closures on the Moses J. Jones Parkway, also known as Shoreline Drive, starting May 6 for a resurfacing project."
AKA "Shoreline Dr."?
Who'd of guessed?
"The Michigan Department of Transportation will enact single and double lane closures on the Moses J. Jones Parkway, also known as Shoreline Drive, starting May 6 for a resurfacing project."
AKA "Shoreline Dr."?
Who'd of guessed?
BENGHAZIGATE: Obama’s Secret Gun-Running Program
BENGHAZIGATE: Obama’s Secret Gun-Running Program - Katie Kieffer - Page 1:
"We now know that President Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and then-CIA Director David Petraeus were likely behind a mishandled gun-trafficking program that ended up arming the radical jihadist rebels who stormed the U.S. consulate and CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya on that fateful day."
"We now know that President Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and then-CIA Director David Petraeus were likely behind a mishandled gun-trafficking program that ended up arming the radical jihadist rebels who stormed the U.S. consulate and CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya on that fateful day."
Obama Extols Organized Labor in ‘Workers Memorial Day’ Proclamation
Obama Extols Organized Labor in ‘Workers Memorial Day’ Proclamation | CNS News:
"With high praise for labor unions and criticism for the manufacturing industry’s history, President Barack Obama declared Sunday to be “Workers Memorial Day.”
In the proclamation, Obama cited deplorable work conditions in factories during the early 20th Century.
“A combination of shoddy equipment and fatigue from long shifts made serious injury and death all too common,” the president said.
“Career-ending injuries often led to poverty and starvation.
From mine shafts to railroads to factory floors, workers began to speak out.”
He then praised organized labor and government regulation stopping these injuries and deaths."
"With high praise for labor unions and criticism for the manufacturing industry’s history, President Barack Obama declared Sunday to be “Workers Memorial Day.”
In the proclamation, Obama cited deplorable work conditions in factories during the early 20th Century.
“A combination of shoddy equipment and fatigue from long shifts made serious injury and death all too common,” the president said.
“Career-ending injuries often led to poverty and starvation.
From mine shafts to railroads to factory floors, workers began to speak out.”
He then praised organized labor and government regulation stopping these injuries and deaths."
The politically incorrect truth about violence and fundamental Islam
The politically incorrect truth about violence and fundamental Islam | Washington Times Communities:
"The truth is that the Koran directly compels Muslims to commit violent acts against disbelievers.
While the ultimate goal of Judaism and Christianity, the most prominent Western religions, is individual salvation, the ultimate goal of Islam is collective domination and for the entire world to be under Islamic control and Sharia law.
Muslims are instructed to do all that they can to facilitate this goal, including to kill and subjugate disbelievers and America MUST understand this or watch as our culture crumbles and our citizens continue to die."
"The truth is that the Koran directly compels Muslims to commit violent acts against disbelievers.
While the ultimate goal of Judaism and Christianity, the most prominent Western religions, is individual salvation, the ultimate goal of Islam is collective domination and for the entire world to be under Islamic control and Sharia law.
Muslims are instructed to do all that they can to facilitate this goal, including to kill and subjugate disbelievers and America MUST understand this or watch as our culture crumbles and our citizens continue to die."
Michigan 'brain drain' bill would give tax credits to college graduates who stay in state, pay loans
Michigan 'brain drain' bill would give tax credits to college graduates who stay in state, pay loans | MLive.com:
"Michigan is working to keep college graduates in the state, and new legislation seeks to slow the "brain drain" with an additional incentive:
A tax credit for student loan payments.
"For me, it's kind of a first step in talent retention," said sponsoring state Rep. Andy Schor, D-Lansing,
"We have some of the best colleges and universities in the world, but people get educated here and then leave for Chicago or San Francisco or some place else.
We need to keep them in Michigan, and we need to keep them in our cities."
"Michigan is working to keep college graduates in the state, and new legislation seeks to slow the "brain drain" with an additional incentive:
A tax credit for student loan payments.
"For me, it's kind of a first step in talent retention," said sponsoring state Rep. Andy Schor, D-Lansing,
"We have some of the best colleges and universities in the world, but people get educated here and then leave for Chicago or San Francisco or some place else.
We need to keep them in Michigan, and we need to keep them in our cities."
NH Man Loses Life Savings On Carnival Game
NH Man Loses Life Savings On Carnival Game « CBS Boston:
"The 30-year-old from Epsom says he kept trying to win back his moneyby going double or nothing. He dropped $300 in just a few minutes, then says he went home to get $2,300 more and soon lost all of that as well.
“You just get caught up in the whole ‘I’ve got to win my money back.’
......Gribbohm says he is considering a lawsuit.
“For once in my life I happened to become that sucker,” said Gribbohm.
"The 30-year-old from Epsom says he kept trying to win back his moneyby going double or nothing. He dropped $300 in just a few minutes, then says he went home to get $2,300 more and soon lost all of that as well.
“You just get caught up in the whole ‘I’ve got to win my money back.’
......Gribbohm says he is considering a lawsuit.
“For once in my life I happened to become that sucker,” said Gribbohm.
“It was foolish for putting up my life savings.”
Crony Capitalism at Work
Crony Capitalism at Work - Scottie Hughes - Page 1:
"Ready for the next Solyndra?
If you haven’t heard of GreenTech Automotive, that’s going to change. And fast.
The “green energy” company that boasts about building electric cars has recently been vaulted into the national spotlight because of its ties to top Clinton donors and Obama administration officials, and most disturbingly, because of its assault on freedom of speech by suing the Franklin Center and its independent journalism arm Watchdog.org."
"Ready for the next Solyndra?
If you haven’t heard of GreenTech Automotive, that’s going to change. And fast.
The “green energy” company that boasts about building electric cars has recently been vaulted into the national spotlight because of its ties to top Clinton donors and Obama administration officials, and most disturbingly, because of its assault on freedom of speech by suing the Franklin Center and its independent journalism arm Watchdog.org."
Muskegon leaders contemplate branding project; What are outsiders saying about the community?
Muskegon leaders contemplate branding project; What are outsiders saying about the community? | MLive.com
"WMSRDC environmental planner Kathy Evans said Monday night’s discussions and feedback will be used to see if there is support for perception research and a full community branding project.
The Great Lakes Commission is offering a $12,000 grant for the initial research and the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership would contribute $1,000 to a $24,000 research effort.
Domine said that the research and its analysis that would lead to Muskegon’s “story” and the creative logos, slogans and advertising materials to support that would cost a total of about $80,000 and take a year to develop.
The community would have to find the financial resources to support the effort, Evans said."
"WMSRDC environmental planner Kathy Evans said Monday night’s discussions and feedback will be used to see if there is support for perception research and a full community branding project.
The Great Lakes Commission is offering a $12,000 grant for the initial research and the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership would contribute $1,000 to a $24,000 research effort.
Domine said that the research and its analysis that would lead to Muskegon’s “story” and the creative logos, slogans and advertising materials to support that would cost a total of about $80,000 and take a year to develop.
The community would have to find the financial resources to support the effort, Evans said."
Michigan road funding: House panel debates 20% registration fee increase, more for electric/hybrids
Michigan road funding: House panel debates 20% registration fee increase, more for electric/hybrids | MLive.com:
"Phil Lombard, a Ferndale resident who owns a Toyota Prius, told the panel that the proposed fees would create "a separate an unequal standard" for hybrid vehicles.
He pointed out that not all hybrids get great gas mileage while many traditional vehicles do, and he suggested that the proposed fee increase would generate more revenue than the state is currently losing as a result of hybrid technology.
"Hybrid owners aren't asking for thanks for leaving more gas at the tank for others, and we're not asking thanks for emitting less air pollution than other vehicles," he said.
"We're just looking for equitable, fair treatment. House Bill 4632 is unreasonable and punitive to hybrid vehicle owners."
"Phil Lombard, a Ferndale resident who owns a Toyota Prius, told the panel that the proposed fees would create "a separate an unequal standard" for hybrid vehicles.
He pointed out that not all hybrids get great gas mileage while many traditional vehicles do, and he suggested that the proposed fee increase would generate more revenue than the state is currently losing as a result of hybrid technology.
"Hybrid owners aren't asking for thanks for leaving more gas at the tank for others, and we're not asking thanks for emitting less air pollution than other vehicles," he said.
"We're just looking for equitable, fair treatment. House Bill 4632 is unreasonable and punitive to hybrid vehicle owners."
Muskegon County, Michigan
Muskegon County, Michigan:
"Jail and Juvenile Transition Center Committee Meeting
When: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: 4th Floor Hall of Justice Board Room, 990 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49442
Ways & Means Committee
When: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 4:00pm
Location: 4th Floor Hall of Justice Board Room, 990 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49442
Click Here for Agenda
Jail and Juvenile Transition Center Citizens' Review Committee
When: May 7, 2013, 5:30pm
Location: South Campus Training Center Room #203, 133 East Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442
Port Advisory Committee Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: GVSU MAREC, 200 Viridian Drive, Muskegon, MI 49440"
"Jail and Juvenile Transition Center Committee Meeting
When: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: 4th Floor Hall of Justice Board Room, 990 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49442
Ways & Means Committee
When: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 4:00pm
Location: 4th Floor Hall of Justice Board Room, 990 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49442
Click Here for Agenda
Jail and Juvenile Transition Center Citizens' Review Committee
When: May 7, 2013, 5:30pm
Location: South Campus Training Center Room #203, 133 East Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442
Port Advisory Committee Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: GVSU MAREC, 200 Viridian Drive, Muskegon, MI 49440"
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
FDA: MORNING-AFTER PILL OK FOR AGES 15 AND UP
News fromThe Associated Press:
"Tuesday's decision by the Food and Drug Administration lowers the age limit to 15 - and will allow the pill to sit on drugstore shelves next to condoms and spermicides or other women's health products. But customers must prove their age at the cash register."
"Tuesday's decision by the Food and Drug Administration lowers the age limit to 15 - and will allow the pill to sit on drugstore shelves next to condoms and spermicides or other women's health products. But customers must prove their age at the cash register."
This US soldier ‘found alive’ in Vietnam 44 years after being left behind |
This US soldier ‘found alive’ in Vietnam 44 years after being left behind
"A NEW DOCUMENTARY called Unclaimed claims to introduce the world to former Army Sergeant John Robertson, lost over Vietnam in 1968 and left behind for over four decades."
"A NEW DOCUMENTARY called Unclaimed claims to introduce the world to former Army Sergeant John Robertson, lost over Vietnam in 1968 and left behind for over four decades."
ESPN Apologizes for Commentator's Christian Worldview on Homosexuality
ESPN Apologizes for Commentator's Christian Worldview on Homosexuality:
"Broussard then seconded that motion, and gave an example of that conversation and how it could be productive:
I’d like to second what LZ said. “I’m a Christian. I don’t agree with homosexuality. I think it’s a sin, as I think all sex outside of marriage between a man and a woman is. [ESPN's] L.Z. [Granderson] knows that. He and I have played on basketball teams together for several years. We’ve gone out, had lunch together, we’ve had good conversations, good laughs together. He knows where I stand and I know where he stands. I don’t criticize him, he doesn’t criticize me, and call me a bigot, call me ignorant, call me intolerant."
"Broussard then seconded that motion, and gave an example of that conversation and how it could be productive:
I’d like to second what LZ said. “I’m a Christian. I don’t agree with homosexuality. I think it’s a sin, as I think all sex outside of marriage between a man and a woman is. [ESPN's] L.Z. [Granderson] knows that. He and I have played on basketball teams together for several years. We’ve gone out, had lunch together, we’ve had good conversations, good laughs together. He knows where I stand and I know where he stands. I don’t criticize him, he doesn’t criticize me, and call me a bigot, call me ignorant, call me intolerant."
Immigration Bill Gives Amnestied Residents 'Immediate' Access to Welfare
Exclusive–-Sessions: Immigration Bill Gives Amnestied Residents 'Immediate' Access to Welfare:
"The immigration bill introduced to the Senate a week and a half ago would, if passed, allow illegal immigrants to access state and local welfare benefits immediately, Breitbart News has learned.
The financial impact of allowing potentially millions of immigrants onto state and local public assistance could overwhelm these programs' budgets."
"The immigration bill introduced to the Senate a week and a half ago would, if passed, allow illegal immigrants to access state and local welfare benefits immediately, Breitbart News has learned.
The financial impact of allowing potentially millions of immigrants onto state and local public assistance could overwhelm these programs' budgets."
Monday, April 29, 2013
Michigan 'brain drain' bill would give tax credits to college graduates who stay in state, pay loans
Michigan 'brain drain' bill would give tax credits to college graduates who stay in state, pay loans | MLive.com
"Michigan is working to keep college graduates in the state, and new legislation seeks to slow the "brain drain" with an additional incentive:
A tax credit for student loan payments.
"For me, it's kind of a first step in talent retention," said sponsoring state Rep. Andy Schor, D-Lansing,
"We have some of the best colleges and universities in the world, but people get educated here and then leave for Chicago or San Francisco or some place else.
We need to keep them in Michigan, and we need to keep them in our cities."
"Michigan is working to keep college graduates in the state, and new legislation seeks to slow the "brain drain" with an additional incentive:
A tax credit for student loan payments.
"For me, it's kind of a first step in talent retention," said sponsoring state Rep. Andy Schor, D-Lansing,
"We have some of the best colleges and universities in the world, but people get educated here and then leave for Chicago or San Francisco or some place else.
We need to keep them in Michigan, and we need to keep them in our cities."
People Making Over $100K Received Unemployment Benefits in 2011, Media Mum
People Making Over $100K Received Unemployment Benefits in 2011, Media Mum | NewsBusters:
"The unemployment insurance program in the U.S. offers benefits to workers if they lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
In 2011, this program cost $108 billion, of which nearly $3.3 billion was spent on overpayments due to fraud."
"The unemployment insurance program in the U.S. offers benefits to workers if they lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
In 2011, this program cost $108 billion, of which nearly $3.3 billion was spent on overpayments due to fraud."
Pinning the Tail on D.C.'s 'Assclowns'
Blog: Pinning the Tail on D.C.'s 'Assclowns':
"The media is supposed to exist to hold these people accountable.
Instead, they choose to play dress up and throw themselves a "nerd prom" to schmooze with them.
I thought it was pathetic, and many other ordinary Americans did as well.
Sarah Palin's tweet spoke for all of us.
The "assclowns" threw themselves a party while the people they are all supposed to be serving are feeling the consequences of their good-old-boys networking."
"The media is supposed to exist to hold these people accountable.
Instead, they choose to play dress up and throw themselves a "nerd prom" to schmooze with them.
I thought it was pathetic, and many other ordinary Americans did as well.
Sarah Palin's tweet spoke for all of us.
The "assclowns" threw themselves a party while the people they are all supposed to be serving are feeling the consequences of their good-old-boys networking."
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Adreian Payne announces return to Michigan State for senior year
Adreian Payne announces return to Michigan State for senior year | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"So far in Izzo’s tenure at MSU, every four-year player who fulfilled his eligibility has been to at least one Final Four.
That recruiting pitch will be at stake next season, when Appling and Payne are seniors."
"So far in Izzo’s tenure at MSU, every four-year player who fulfilled his eligibility has been to at least one Final Four.
That recruiting pitch will be at stake next season, when Appling and Payne are seniors."
1975 Newsweek: The Coming Ice Age
1975 Newsweek: The Coming Ice Age | Sweetness & Light:
\"From the now notorious April 28, 1975 issue of Newsweek (a pdf file):"
\"From the now notorious April 28, 1975 issue of Newsweek (a pdf file):"
Dozens of air shows cancel without military jets
My Way News - Dozens of air shows cancel without military jets:
""The worst case is that they either cancel and go out of business, or they don't cancel and they have such poor attendance and they go out of business," he said."
""The worst case is that they either cancel and go out of business, or they don't cancel and they have such poor attendance and they go out of business," he said."
After the Obama Surge: A New Rush on Gun Stores
After the Obama Surge: A New Rush on Gun Stores - Corporate Intelligence - WSJ:"Gun buyers have long demonstrated a tendency to stock up on weapons and ammunition ahead of possible changes to gun laws, and a so-called “Obama surge” in gun sales kicked off in the lead-up to Barack Obama’s first election victory in 2008."
Sanford memorial dedicated for Trayvon Martin, other families
Sanford memorial dedicated for Trayvon Martin, other families:
"The new Trayvon Martin Memorial was established at the Goldsboro Welcome Center on Historic Goldsboro Boulevard in Sanford."
"The new Trayvon Martin Memorial was established at the Goldsboro Welcome Center on Historic Goldsboro Boulevard in Sanford."
Tourism Study Flawed
Commentary: Tourism Study Flawed [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
My colleague Michael LaFaive pointed out the main problems with the group's analysis. For one, scholarly studies will include references to all of its sources, something Longwoods has not done in the past. More significantly, despite this overwhelming return on investment, there is no industry support to directly fund their own advertising. This means that either the government is crowding out private investment or the travel industry does not find this type of advertising worthwhile.
Disregarding the fact that government beneficiaries like Longwoods International always believe government spending is worth the investment, there is still another issue, the fact that these beneficiaries always ignore the cost side. That is, that the money to fund these campaigns has to come from somewhere.
My colleague Michael LaFaive pointed out the main problems with the group's analysis. For one, scholarly studies will include references to all of its sources, something Longwoods has not done in the past. More significantly, despite this overwhelming return on investment, there is no industry support to directly fund their own advertising. This means that either the government is crowding out private investment or the travel industry does not find this type of advertising worthwhile.
Disregarding the fact that government beneficiaries like Longwoods International always believe government spending is worth the investment, there is still another issue, the fact that these beneficiaries always ignore the cost side. That is, that the money to fund these campaigns has to come from somewhere.
For example, groups that support public arts funding have found that every dollar in grants returns $51. Early childhood education returns $16. Film credits apparently have a six-fold return. Even the RASCO scandal involving convicted embezzler Richard Short was supposed to bring back $45 for every dollar spent.
This raises the question for those who support government investment into these areas: What if the dollar that went into Pure Michigan tourism advertising would have been spent instead by a taxpayer on sending their child to preschool? Apparently, the state’s return would have been $16 rather than a mere $4.90. According to these beneficiary’s numbers, the government would have made us poorer.
This raises the question for those who support government investment into these areas: What if the dollar that went into Pure Michigan tourism advertising would have been spent instead by a taxpayer on sending their child to preschool? Apparently, the state’s return would have been $16 rather than a mere $4.90. According to these beneficiary’s numbers, the government would have made us poorer.
The state should focus on select areas of public good, not entangle itself into private industry which breeds corruption and encourages “rent seeking” from groups that otherwise could not survive in a competitive economy.
One of former Mackinac Center President Larry Reed’s Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy is apt: “Nobody spends somebody else’s money as carefully as he spends his own.” Our elected officials should keep that in mind.
One of former Mackinac Center President Larry Reed’s Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy is apt: “Nobody spends somebody else’s money as carefully as he spends his own.” Our elected officials should keep that in mind.
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MISSING THE PING: So Much For The Surveillance State
Instapundit » Blog Archive » MISSING THE PING: So Much For The Surveillance State
“The standard investigation clichés apply:
It’s still early; there are many unanswered questions; it’s unwise to rush to judgment.
But the emerging picture is one of systemic failure, human error, and willful ignorance of the threats facing the country.”
The surveillance state is part of the state.
Where surveillance is a priority — say, when political enemies are concerned — it’ll be ruthlessly efficient.
The rest of the time, like when it involves protecting Americans from terrorists, it’s just another government job.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 11:02 pm"
“The standard investigation clichés apply:
It’s still early; there are many unanswered questions; it’s unwise to rush to judgment.
But the emerging picture is one of systemic failure, human error, and willful ignorance of the threats facing the country.”
The surveillance state is part of the state.
Where surveillance is a priority — say, when political enemies are concerned — it’ll be ruthlessly efficient.
The rest of the time, like when it involves protecting Americans from terrorists, it’s just another government job.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 11:02 pm"
Muskegon Public Schools parent group calls for more funding, partnerships with officials
Muskegon Public Schools parent group calls for more funding, partnerships with officials | MLive.com:
"Griffin outlined partnerships that she believes need to take place to help students, including a collective effort to seek alternatives and best practices related to pepper spray use in school buildings.
The use of the chemical substance became an issue recently when police at the high school used pepper spray to subdue a March 26 fight that broke out between two girls and spread to other students in the cafeteria."
.....Bremer pleaded for additional school funding so students could have more resources, like basic school supplies.
"Griffin outlined partnerships that she believes need to take place to help students, including a collective effort to seek alternatives and best practices related to pepper spray use in school buildings.
The use of the chemical substance became an issue recently when police at the high school used pepper spray to subdue a March 26 fight that broke out between two girls and spread to other students in the cafeteria."
.....Bremer pleaded for additional school funding so students could have more resources, like basic school supplies.
Churches and community groups have stepped in to pick up the slack, but that's not enough to make up for deficient funding, Bremer said.
"All those things that we have had in the past have been stripped away.
"All those things that we have had in the past have been stripped away.
Please let us have them back. Please fund us.
Basic things are gone," Bremer said.
After the conference, she told MLive and The Muskegon Chronicle that funding cuts have led to a shortage of highlighters, white dry board erasers and No. 2 pencils that the schools use for MEAP testing.
After the conference, she told MLive and The Muskegon Chronicle that funding cuts have led to a shortage of highlighters, white dry board erasers and No. 2 pencils that the schools use for MEAP testing.
MDOT to close lanes on Seaway Drive for bridge reconstruction project | MLive.com
MDOT to close lanes on Seaway Drive for bridge reconstruction project | MLive.com:
"A Michigan Department of Transportation bridge improvement project will shut down one lane in both directions of Seaway Drive between Getty Street and Grand Haven Road starting Monday, April 29.
MDOT will resurface the deck and reconstruct the approach of the bridge over Black Creek, which flows from the east end of Mona Lake through Fruitport Township.
MDOT spokesman John Richard said the agency expects the $160,000 project to last for two to three weeks, though work crews will have until June 17 to complete the job in case of weather delays and other problems."
"A Michigan Department of Transportation bridge improvement project will shut down one lane in both directions of Seaway Drive between Getty Street and Grand Haven Road starting Monday, April 29.
MDOT will resurface the deck and reconstruct the approach of the bridge over Black Creek, which flows from the east end of Mona Lake through Fruitport Township.
MDOT spokesman John Richard said the agency expects the $160,000 project to last for two to three weeks, though work crews will have until June 17 to complete the job in case of weather delays and other problems."
Bill headed to governor's desk would allow creation of local tax districts for dredging
Bill headed to governor's desk would allow creation of local tax districts for dredging | MLive.com:
"Most years, the U.S. government allocates close to $1.5 billion in shipping fees into a harbor maintenance fund, but spends less than $800 million on dredging, Hansen said.
"All they're dredging are the commercial ports," he said. "I think they're spending that money on other things."
"Most years, the U.S. government allocates close to $1.5 billion in shipping fees into a harbor maintenance fund, but spends less than $800 million on dredging, Hansen said.
"All they're dredging are the commercial ports," he said. "I think they're spending that money on other things."
Criticism
TIF districts have attracted much criticism. Some question whether TIF districts actually serve their resident populations. An organization called Municipal Officials for Redevelopment Reform (MORR) holds regular conferences on redevelopment abuse.[6]
Here are further claims made by TIF opponents:
- The process arguably leads to favoritism for politically connected developers, implementing lawyers, economic development officials and others involved in the process
- Normal inflationary increases in property values can be captured with districts in poorly written TIFs, representing money that would have gone to the public coffers even without the financed improvements.
- Districts can sometimes be drawn too large and capture value that would have been increased anyway for unrelated reasons.
- Approval of districts can sometimes capture one entity's future taxes without its official input, i.e. a school districts taxes will be frozen on action of a city.
- Capturing the full tax increment and directing it to repay the development bonds ignores the fact that the incremental increase in property value likely requires an increase in the provision of public services, which will now have to be funded from elsewhere (often from subsidies from less economically thriving areas). For example, the use of tax increment financing to create a large residential development means that public services from schools to public safety will need to be expanded, yet if the full tax increment is captured to repay the development bonds, other money will have to be used.[9]
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Gang of Eight loopholes put many illegal immigrants on fast track to citizenship
Gang of Eight loopholes put many illegal immigrants on fast track to citizenship | WashingtonExaminer.com
The bill’s supporters point out that the Gang of Eight would limit the period of time in which illegal immigrants can apply for a blue card. That’s true; the bill specifies that applications have to be filed in the year after the last of the rules enforcing the new immigration law have gone into effect. But the bill also gives the Secretary of Homeland Security the discretion to extend that period by another year and a half if she or he determines that “additional time is required” for the applications. The extension can also be granted for any other “good cause.”
The next step happens five years after the Gang of Eight bill is enacted. At that time, the legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to change the blue card holder’s status to that of permanent resident if the immigrant has worked in agriculture at least 150 days in each of three of those five years since the bill became law. A work day is defined as 5.75 hours. Also, the immigrant can qualify for permanent residence with less than three years, of 150 work days each, if he can show that he was disabled, ill, or had to deal with the “special needs of a child” during that time period. He can also shorten the requirement if “severe weather conditions” prevented him for working for a long period of time, or if he was fired from his agricultural job — provided it was not for just cause — and then couldn’t find work.
So the road to permanent resident status that Rubio said would take a decade will take only five years for currently illegal immigrants who have done some work in agriculture. How many are there? Pro-reform congressional sources suggest the number could be 700,000 on the low end and 1.1 million on the high end. Congressional sources skeptical of reform say the number would be higher. No one seems to know with any certainty.
Then there is the other fast track, for the Dreamers. The Gang of Eight bill creates a special category for immigrants who came to the United States illegally before age 16. That applies equally to illegal immigrants who today are, say, 19 years old, or those who are 49 years old, or older. The bill gives permanent resident status to them, and to their spouses and children, after five years. To get that, they have to have completed high school or earned an equivalency degree. In addition, the bill says the immigrant must have “acquired a degree from an institution of higher education or has completed at least two years, in good standing for a bachelor’s degree or higher degree in the United States; or has served in the Uniformed Services for at least four years and, if discharged, received an honorable discharge.”
That requirement is often cited by Dream Act supporters to show the tough standards immigrants must meet. But the very next section of the bill outlines a “hardship exception” which says the immigrant may be awarded permanent legal status if he or she has not completed college, or not completed two years of college, or not served in the military. The immigrant who has done none of those things may still be fast tracked if he can “demonstrate compelling circumstances for the inability to satisfy the requirement.” The bill does not specify what those compelling circumstances might be; the discretion for such decisions lies with the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Like agricultural workers, it is not entirely clear how many currently illegal immigrants and family members would be involved in the Dream fast track, but the total number could be in the millions — a significant portion of the estimated 11 million immigrants in the country illegally today.
Sexual assault protest cancels Dartmouth classes
Sexual assault protest cancels Dartmouth classes:
"The protest resulted largely from the fact that our efforts to speak up were boycotted during the Dimensions weekend. We felt forcibly silenced and denied voice in sharing our experiences at Dartmouth with those deciding whether they should come to Dartmouth in September," Krelinova said.
Aaron Pellowski, a sophomore at Dartmouth who is currently working as a research assistant in Berlin, speculated about a larger trend of incidents before the weekend that could have prompted the protest.
"I don't know whether we are really special in this regard, but there have been a number of incidents like this," Pellowski said.
Speaking about incidents of racism and aggression, Pellowski referred to an incidentin which racist graffiti was found on a student's whiteboard in January 2013 and to a Tumblr blog titled "Big Green Micro-Aggressions" — where students can document and discuss incidents of micro-aggression, which are brief and daily verbal and behavioral indignities which often take the form of insults against minorities.
"We, as conscious students of Dartmouth College, can no longer tolerate rampant sexual assault and acts of aggression against students of varying communities be they White, LGBTQ, Black, Asian, Native American, International, Latin/Latino, differently abled, or socioeconomically disadvantaged as part of our 'Dartmouth Experience,' " wrote the site's founders on their "About" page.
Carol Folt, Dartmouth's interim president, announced that all classes would be canceled on April 24 and replaced by alternative programming designed to foster debate in the aftermath of the protest and threats made against some of the students involved.
Milwaukee has lessons for Muskegon in developing the 'blue economy,' chamber members told
Milwaukee has lessons for Muskegon in developing the 'blue economy,' chamber members told | MLive.com
"Milwaukee specifically decided to “brand” its water a decade ago. The community used a three-prong approach: Bolstering its water-based businesses, cleaning up and providing access to its urban riverfront and developing water research through its universities, Austin said.
Muskegon is headed down the road Milwaukee has blazed, Seyferth said. It began with the operation of the Muskegon County Wastewater Management System in 1973 and the decades-long redevelopment and restoration of the Muskegon Lake shoreline. Since 2001, Muskegon has been home to the GVSU water institute, which now employs more than 50, generates $3 million in direct spending locally and is expanding with a new field research station now under construction."
"Milwaukee specifically decided to “brand” its water a decade ago. The community used a three-prong approach: Bolstering its water-based businesses, cleaning up and providing access to its urban riverfront and developing water research through its universities, Austin said.
Muskegon is headed down the road Milwaukee has blazed, Seyferth said. It began with the operation of the Muskegon County Wastewater Management System in 1973 and the decades-long redevelopment and restoration of the Muskegon Lake shoreline. Since 2001, Muskegon has been home to the GVSU water institute, which now employs more than 50, generates $3 million in direct spending locally and is expanding with a new field research station now under construction."
Suggestion to study Muskegon's image and write a community 'story' to be discussed April 29
Suggestion to study Muskegon's image and write a community 'story' to be discussed April 29 | MLive.com:
“The Northstar people like to call it the community uncovering itself,” Evans said.
Northstar – a Nashville, Tenn., community marketing consulting company – worked recently with Manistee County in a similar process. The outcome in Manistee was an image strategy based upon the lakeside community being “where life meets water.”
If the community wants to complete the first perceptions research and then the story development phase, the total cost would be in the range of $80,000, Evans said.
“There are many in the community who thinks this is valuable for tourism, economic development and recreation,” Evans said. “For us at the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership, we are more than former toxic hot spot. We want to find out who we are. I think I might know but I think the process will surprise us.”
Other organizations interested in the community story project include the White Lake Public Advisory Council, Muskegon Area First, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.
The process could be more valuable than the final “story” to be told, Evans said. The project would include all of Muskegon County, she said.
Those wanting to determine if Muskegon County embarks upon developing its self-described story will gather April 29 at 920 Watermark Center, 920 Washington St., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A social gathering to network will begin at 5 p.m. and the presentation and community discussion begins at 5:30 p.m.
Evans stressed that the process can be fun and enlightening, but it only works if a broad cross-section of county citizens participate.
Muskegon County Commissioners to vote on architect, construction manager for jail addition and juvenile transition center
Muskegon County Commissioners to vote on architect, construction manager for jail addition and juvenile transition center | MLive.com:
"Muskegon County Commissioners will receive a recommendation Tuesday to sign $3.5 million in contracts for an architect and construction manager to work on a jail addition and a new juvenile transition center.
The project, estimated to cost as much as $41 million, has been discussed in Muskegon for decades. Construction could begin before the end of 2013.
"Muskegon County Commissioners will receive a recommendation Tuesday to sign $3.5 million in contracts for an architect and construction manager to work on a jail addition and a new juvenile transition center.
The project, estimated to cost as much as $41 million, has been discussed in Muskegon for decades. Construction could begin before the end of 2013.
Dems propose minimum 45 percent tax rate on income above $1 million
Dems propose minimum 45 percent tax rate on income above $1 million - The Hill's Floor Action:
"Several House Democrats on Thursday introduced legislation that would impose a minimum 45 percent tax rate on taxable income above $1 million, and would set a 49 percent rate on income above $1 billion."
"Several House Democrats on Thursday introduced legislation that would impose a minimum 45 percent tax rate on taxable income above $1 million, and would set a 49 percent rate on income above $1 billion."
COMPASSIONATE GOVERNMENT
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"COMPASSIONATE GOVERNMENT: Reader David Craig emails:
My wife suffers from chronic pain as a result of a serious back injury, and while surgery helped, she still requires daily narcotic pain medication to manage her pain. Because of prescription drug abuse, the states and DEA have been changing regulations almost monthly for narcotic medications. In the past we could fill her prescriptions at midnight of the day written on the prescription, but now they can only be filled during “business hours,” you know, cause pain apparently only happens 8-5 Monday through Friday. This morning a new paperwork regulation required the pharmacist to spend more than 30 minutes filling one prescription for my wife. The pharmacist was as frustrated as my wife and her doctor, and the pharmacist told me it’s only going to get worse with more regulations.
My wife is not the criminal. Colorado and the DEA are forcing her to live in pain as they restrict her legal access to pain relief. No one should have to watch the person they love suffer in unimaginable pain just because of bureaucratic hurdles put in place to slow illegal drug use.I had to get that off my chest, and you were the only outlet that I had.
Yeah, all these hurdles mostly affect honest people. Junkies and dealers know how to get around them."
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