'Carbon Pollution' and Wealth Redistribution — The American Magazine:
"President Obama’s recently proposed policies will do little to combat climate change — but they will do much for his political and economic objectives."
Saturday, July 06, 2013
Ethanol trade undermines U.S. biofuels policy
Ethanol trade undermines U.S. biofuels policy:
"U.S. policy to boost the use of fuel from renewable sources is generating additional greenhouse gas emissions due to rising trade in ethanol between the United States and Brazil, rather than lowering emissions as intended,"
"U.S. policy to boost the use of fuel from renewable sources is generating additional greenhouse gas emissions due to rising trade in ethanol between the United States and Brazil, rather than lowering emissions as intended,"
How Aspirin Might Stem Cance
How Aspirin Might Stem Cancer - NYTimes.com:
"The scientists studied 13 people with Barrett’s esophagus, a condition in which cells in the esophagus become damaged, usually by acid reflux.
Sometimes the cells become precancerous, and rarely the problem leads to esophageal cancer.
The researchers tracked S.G.A.’s with periodic biopsies over an average of almost 12 years.
Over all, the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was associated with a 90 percent reduction in the rate of mutations."
"The scientists studied 13 people with Barrett’s esophagus, a condition in which cells in the esophagus become damaged, usually by acid reflux.
Sometimes the cells become precancerous, and rarely the problem leads to esophageal cancer.
The researchers tracked S.G.A.’s with periodic biopsies over an average of almost 12 years.
Over all, the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was associated with a 90 percent reduction in the rate of mutations."
Muskegon one of eight selected statewide for 'redevelopment ready' economic development program
Muskegon one of eight selected statewide for 'redevelopment ready' economic development program | MLive.com:
"If the redevelopment strategy is successful on the initial lot, it can be used to redevelop other vacant lots further east on West Western Avenue, he said.
“The grad students had a goal of attracting 25-34-year-old professionals,” Garner said.
“They are trying to figure out a way to attract a developer and a workable deal for a bank.
But to get there, we’d need some anchor tenants that would be willing to give pre-commitments.”"
"If the redevelopment strategy is successful on the initial lot, it can be used to redevelop other vacant lots further east on West Western Avenue, he said.
“The grad students had a goal of attracting 25-34-year-old professionals,” Garner said.
“They are trying to figure out a way to attract a developer and a workable deal for a bank.
But to get there, we’d need some anchor tenants that would be willing to give pre-commitments.”"
Friday, July 05, 2013
‘Authentic Frontier Gibberish’
‘Authentic Frontier Gibberish’ : The Other McCain
After Gabby has finished making noises about these sidewindin’ bushwackin’ hornswagglin’ cracker croakers, Olson Johnson then stands up to address the assembled citizenry of Rock Ridge:
“Now who can argue with that? I think we’re all indebted to Gabby Johnson for clearly stating what needed to be said. I’m particularly glad that these lovely children were here today to hear that speech. Not only was it authentic frontier gibberish, it expressed a courage little seen in this day and age.”
For some reason, that came to mind today as I was reading President Obama’s statement about the military coup in Egypt. No, it’s not authentic frontier gibberish, but it is certainly as incomprehensible as anything Gabby Johnson said that day in Rock Ridge:
“Core principles . . . universal human rights . . . legitimate aspirations . . . the democratic process . . . we are deeply concerned . . . an inclusive and transparent process . . . Given today’s developments, I have also directed the relevant departments and agencies to review the implications under U.S. law for our assistance to the Government of Egypt.”
Exactly what the hell does this mean? Have the White House speech writers been replaced by a Random Platitude Generator, a computer program that automatically cranks out empty rhetoric, glittering generalities and vague diplomatic argle-bargle?
19 Reasons To Be Deeply Concerned About The Global Economy
19 Reasons To Be Deeply Concerned About The Global Economy | Zero Hedge:
"Unfortunately, the truth is that everything is not fine.
The world is becoming increasingly unstable, we are living in the terminal phase of the greatest debt bubble in the history of the planet and the global financial system is even more vulnerable than it was back in 2008.
Unfortunately, most people seem to only have a 48 hour attention span at best these days.
They don't have the patience to watch long-term trends develop.
And the coming economic collapse is not going to happen all at once.
Rather, it is like watching a very, very slow-motion train wreck happen. "
"Unfortunately, the truth is that everything is not fine.
The world is becoming increasingly unstable, we are living in the terminal phase of the greatest debt bubble in the history of the planet and the global financial system is even more vulnerable than it was back in 2008.
Unfortunately, most people seem to only have a 48 hour attention span at best these days.
They don't have the patience to watch long-term trends develop.
And the coming economic collapse is not going to happen all at once.
Rather, it is like watching a very, very slow-motion train wreck happen. "
LeAnn Rimes 4th Of July Pics — Shares Family Photo With Eddie Cibrian & Sons
LeAnn Rimes 4th Of July Pics — Shares Family Photo With Eddie Cibrian & Sons - Hollywood Life:
"eAnn shared just how much fun she and her family were all having in Muskegon, Mich. where the country crooner performed a Fourth of July concert.
She brought along her hubby and two “bonus boys,” as she calls her stepsons, and didn’t hold back snapping photos for all of the Twitterverse — and her nemesis Brandi — to see.
“Here’s to a fantastic 4th! From our family to yours! Stay safe and make memories!” LeAnn tweeted along with a photo of her, Eddie, Mason and Jake. "
"eAnn shared just how much fun she and her family were all having in Muskegon, Mich. where the country crooner performed a Fourth of July concert.
She brought along her hubby and two “bonus boys,” as she calls her stepsons, and didn’t hold back snapping photos for all of the Twitterverse — and her nemesis Brandi — to see.
“Here’s to a fantastic 4th! From our family to yours! Stay safe and make memories!” LeAnn tweeted along with a photo of her, Eddie, Mason and Jake. "
Child Rapist Commits Suicide In Courtroom After Conviction
Child Rapist Commits Suicide In Courtroom After Conviction // Mr. Conservative:
"Don’t you just love feel-good, wholesome, inspiring news!?
A man killed himself mere moments after he was convicted of sodomizing a 14-year-old girl."
"Don’t you just love feel-good, wholesome, inspiring news!?
A man killed himself mere moments after he was convicted of sodomizing a 14-year-old girl."
The Scariest Jobs Chart Ever
The Scariest Jobs Chart Ever - Business Insider:"This shows the depth of the recent employment recession — worse than any other post-war recession "
Obamacare requires most insurers to tackle obesity
Obamacare requires most insurers to tackle obesity:
"But now most insurance plans are required to help obese patients try to lose weight under President Obama's health care law."
"But now most insurance plans are required to help obese patients try to lose weight under President Obama's health care law."
Thursday, July 04, 2013
150 years ago today, outnumbered Michigan commander said 'Fourth of July is no day' to surrender
150 years ago today, outnumbered Michigan commander said 'Fourth of July is no day' to surrender | MLive.com:
"This battle could have been one Michigan military unit's Battle of Thermopylae."
"This battle could have been one Michigan military unit's Battle of Thermopylae."
Hundreds of IRS employees work full-time on labor union business
Coburn: Hundreds of IRS employees work full-time on labor union business - Washington Times:
"The Internal Revenue Service spends millions of dollars a year for 200 employees who actually work full-time on labor-union business even as it furloughs employees and cuts taxpayer advice services under the budget sequester"
"The Internal Revenue Service spends millions of dollars a year for 200 employees who actually work full-time on labor-union business even as it furloughs employees and cuts taxpayer advice services under the budget sequester"
Is the United States the Brokest Nation on Earth?
Is the United States the Brokest Nation on Earth? | Power Line:
"Mark Steyn refers to the U.S. as the brokest nation in history, and in purely quantitative terms–$17 trillion–the proposition is not debatable.
But Cato’s Dan Mitchell takes the analysis a step further.
This chart, from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, suggests that the U.S. is in worse fiscal condition than any developed country other than Japan and New Zealand. Greece?
We should be so lucky!"
"Mark Steyn refers to the U.S. as the brokest nation in history, and in purely quantitative terms–$17 trillion–the proposition is not debatable.
But Cato’s Dan Mitchell takes the analysis a step further.
This chart, from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, suggests that the U.S. is in worse fiscal condition than any developed country other than Japan and New Zealand. Greece?
We should be so lucky!"
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