Wash. Times: AmeriCorps' National Service Charade | James BovardJames Bovard:
Paying youths to push big government makes a mockery of volunteerism"
Friday, July 19, 2013
Muskegon County Commissioners formally OK bond sale financing jail and juvenile center
Muskegon County Commissioners formally OK bond sale financing jail and juvenile center | MLive.com:
"The bonds would be gradually paid off over 30 years with savings from operating more efficient buildings, county officials have said in the past.
The cost of the new jail and juvenile center had previously been estimated between $35 million and $41 million."
"The bonds would be gradually paid off over 30 years with savings from operating more efficient buildings, county officials have said in the past.
The cost of the new jail and juvenile center had previously been estimated between $35 million and $41 million."
FLOTUS’ latest ‘Let’s Move!’ project: The ‘Walking School Bus’
FLOTUS’ latest ‘Let’s Move!’ project: The ‘Walking School Bus’:
"First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative is no longer limited to the classroom — now she’s using it to take over school transportation as well.
During her remarks to a group of mayors at the White House last week, Obama promoted the concept of a “walking school bus” — a group of children who walk to school together with adults.
“I’ve heard more and more of this kind of walking school bus happening all over the country — so that kids can get exercise on the way to school, kind of like we did when we were growing up,” Obama said.
She added that a program like the “walking school bus,” which is run in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center and the Partnership for a Walkable America, is exactly what “Let’s Move!” is about."
"First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative is no longer limited to the classroom — now she’s using it to take over school transportation as well.
During her remarks to a group of mayors at the White House last week, Obama promoted the concept of a “walking school bus” — a group of children who walk to school together with adults.
“I’ve heard more and more of this kind of walking school bus happening all over the country — so that kids can get exercise on the way to school, kind of like we did when we were growing up,” Obama said.
She added that a program like the “walking school bus,” which is run in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center and the Partnership for a Walkable America, is exactly what “Let’s Move!” is about."
Detroit Bankruptcy: Why the Emergency Manager Powers Were Insufficient
Detroit Bankruptcy: Why the Emergency Manager Powers Were Insufficient [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"According to his projections, without restructuring, those costs are expected to increase from $477 million to $672 million in the next five years, ultimately consuming almost 2/3 of operating revenues."
"According to his projections, without restructuring, those costs are expected to increase from $477 million to $672 million in the next five years, ultimately consuming almost 2/3 of operating revenues."
District Dumps Union Insurance, Saves $450K and Pays 100% of Costs for Teachers
District Dumps Union Insurance, Saves $450K and Pays 100% of Costs for Teachers [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"As school districts around Michigan grapple with how to balance their budgets, Dansville Public Schools found a way to save nearly a half million dollars over the past two years by dumping its union-affiliated insurance plan."
"As school districts around Michigan grapple with how to balance their budgets, Dansville Public Schools found a way to save nearly a half million dollars over the past two years by dumping its union-affiliated insurance plan."
Britain's NHS Socialized Medicine Proves Again To Be An Unmitigated Failure
Britain's NHS Socialized Medicine Proves Again To Be An Unmitigated Failure - Investors.com:
"A new report on Britain's National Health Service notes that as many as 13,000 needless deaths have occurred in 14 NHS hospital trusts since 2005.
This is no fluke. It's the result of socialized medicine, done by experts.
Britain's much vaunted public medical system, accountable for 82% of all health care spending, according to the OECD, is in shambles."
"A new report on Britain's National Health Service notes that as many as 13,000 needless deaths have occurred in 14 NHS hospital trusts since 2005.
This is no fluke. It's the result of socialized medicine, done by experts.
Britain's much vaunted public medical system, accountable for 82% of all health care spending, according to the OECD, is in shambles."
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Edit Wars Reveal The 10 Most Controversial Topics on Wikipedia
Edit Wars Reveal The 10 Most Controversial Topics on Wikipedia | MIT Technology Review:
"That gives a simple list of the most controversial articles in each language. In English, the top 10 most controversial articles are as follows:
George W Bush
Anarchism
Muhammad
List of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. employees
Global Warming
Circumcision
United States
Jesus
Race and intelligence
Christianity"
"That gives a simple list of the most controversial articles in each language. In English, the top 10 most controversial articles are as follows:
George W Bush
Anarchism
Muhammad
List of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. employees
Global Warming
Circumcision
United States
Jesus
Race and intelligence
Christianity"
Scientist: Global warming not causing extreme weather
Scientist: Global warming not causing extreme weather | The Daily Caller:
"“It is misleading and just plain incorrect to claim that disasters associated with hurricanes, tornadoes, floods or droughts have increased on climate timescales either in the United States or globally,” Pielke said in his testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. “It is further incorrect to associate the increasing costs of disasters with the emission of greenhouse gases.”
“Hurricanes have not increased in the U.S. in frequency, intensity or normalized damage since at least 1900,” Pielke added. “The same holds for tropical cyclones globally since at least 1970.”"
"“It is misleading and just plain incorrect to claim that disasters associated with hurricanes, tornadoes, floods or droughts have increased on climate timescales either in the United States or globally,” Pielke said in his testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. “It is further incorrect to associate the increasing costs of disasters with the emission of greenhouse gases.”
“Hurricanes have not increased in the U.S. in frequency, intensity or normalized damage since at least 1900,” Pielke added. “The same holds for tropical cyclones globally since at least 1970.”"
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Rachel Jeantel On Trayvon Martin Friendship: “He Never Judged Me”
Rachel Jeantel On Trayvon Martin Friendship: “He Never Judged Me” « CBS Miami:
"What’s next for Rachel Jeantel?
“My education is first.
I am educated.
Trust me, I have a 3.0
I’m good.
I need to get my life straight because this situation got a whole lot of things in my mind so I want to clear it up.”
Jeantel has been offered multiple scholarship opportunities, including one from morning radio talk show host Tom Joyner, who has offered her a tutor to help her graduate and to prep for the SAT and four years of tuition to any Historically Black College or University."
"What’s next for Rachel Jeantel?
“My education is first.
I am educated.
Trust me, I have a 3.0
I’m good.
I need to get my life straight because this situation got a whole lot of things in my mind so I want to clear it up.”
Jeantel has been offered multiple scholarship opportunities, including one from morning radio talk show host Tom Joyner, who has offered her a tutor to help her graduate and to prep for the SAT and four years of tuition to any Historically Black College or University."
How America's First Eco-City Died
Nicole Ferraro - How America's First Eco-City Died | Future Cities:
"Destiny, Florida: "A prototype for future cities," hails the website -- even though "America's first eco-sustainable city" died before it could even be approved for development.
You wouldn't know by taking a look at the still-standing website, which boasts Destiny's "commitment to change the world" and speaks of the planned city as self-contained and focused on preservation and sustainability.
It hosts the logos of "proud team members," such as Arup, Saunders Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Commercial, and others; in addition to the name and bio of its founder Anthony V. Pugliese, III; and Fred DeLuca, cofounder of Subway Restaurants, who invested $111 million in the project. "
"Destiny, Florida: "A prototype for future cities," hails the website -- even though "America's first eco-sustainable city" died before it could even be approved for development.
You wouldn't know by taking a look at the still-standing website, which boasts Destiny's "commitment to change the world" and speaks of the planned city as self-contained and focused on preservation and sustainability.
It hosts the logos of "proud team members," such as Arup, Saunders Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Commercial, and others; in addition to the name and bio of its founder Anthony V. Pugliese, III; and Fred DeLuca, cofounder of Subway Restaurants, who invested $111 million in the project. "
Dozens gather in memory of three homicide victims in Flint; call for justice
Dozens gather in memory of three homicide victims in Flint; call for justice | MLive.com:
“Please let him be put to rest,” she said as a crowd of around 60 people came to offer their condolences for 26-year-old James Ronald Allen, 22-year-old Akeem Easterling and 9-year-old Trashawn Macklin who were shot and killed Monday, July 15 inside an apartment at the Hammerberg Road facility. "
“Please let him be put to rest,” she said as a crowd of around 60 people came to offer their condolences for 26-year-old James Ronald Allen, 22-year-old Akeem Easterling and 9-year-old Trashawn Macklin who were shot and killed Monday, July 15 inside an apartment at the Hammerberg Road facility. "
Michelle Obama Gives a Nod to ‘Walking School Buses’
Michelle Obama Gives a Nod to ‘Walking School Buses’ | CNS News:
"First Lady Michelle Obama is promoting walking to school as part of her anti-obesity campaign.
In remarks to mayors gathered at the White House last week, the first lady singled out Knox County, Tenn., which – inspired by Mrs. Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign -- has created a bike-share program and something called a “walking school bus.”
“I've heard more and more of this kind of walking school bus happening all over the country -- so that kids can get exercise on the way to school, kind of like we did when we were growing up," she said.
A "walking school bus" is a group of children who walk to school with adult chaperones."
"First Lady Michelle Obama is promoting walking to school as part of her anti-obesity campaign.
In remarks to mayors gathered at the White House last week, the first lady singled out Knox County, Tenn., which – inspired by Mrs. Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign -- has created a bike-share program and something called a “walking school bus.”
“I've heard more and more of this kind of walking school bus happening all over the country -- so that kids can get exercise on the way to school, kind of like we did when we were growing up," she said.
A "walking school bus" is a group of children who walk to school with adult chaperones."
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Spain Cuts Green Energy Losses
Spain Cuts Green Energy Losses | Via Meadia:
"While environmentalists will no doubt be upset, Spain made the clear choice.
High electricity rates are an unnecessary and regressive tax on citizens and a serious drag on industry, and green energy has yet to prove itself competitive without substantial subsidies.
Spain is right to cut its losses on its costly green energy boondoggle and to refocus its limited resources on the country’s more pressing problems."
"While environmentalists will no doubt be upset, Spain made the clear choice.
High electricity rates are an unnecessary and regressive tax on citizens and a serious drag on industry, and green energy has yet to prove itself competitive without substantial subsidies.
Spain is right to cut its losses on its costly green energy boondoggle and to refocus its limited resources on the country’s more pressing problems."
K-12 IMPLOSION UPDATE: How a Miami School Crime Cover-Up Policy Led to Trayvon Martin’s Death
Instapundit » Blog Archive » K-12 IMPLOSION UPDATE
How a Miami School Crime Cover-Up Policy Led to Trayvon Martin’s Death.
“Both of Trayvon’s suspensions during his junior year at Krop High involved crimes that could have led to his prosecution as a juvenile offender.
However, Chief Charles Hurley of the Miami-Dade School Police Department (MDSPD) in 2010 had implemented a policy that reduced the number of criiminal reports, manipulating statistics to create the appearance of a reduction in crime within the school system.”
How a Miami School Crime Cover-Up Policy Led to Trayvon Martin’s Death.
“Both of Trayvon’s suspensions during his junior year at Krop High involved crimes that could have led to his prosecution as a juvenile offender.
However, Chief Charles Hurley of the Miami-Dade School Police Department (MDSPD) in 2010 had implemented a policy that reduced the number of criiminal reports, manipulating statistics to create the appearance of a reduction in crime within the school system.”
Stevie Wonder Boycotting Florida Following Zimmerman Verdict (Video)
Stevie Wonder Boycotting Florida Following Zimmerman Verdict (Video) - The Hollywood Reporter:
"In the wake of the George Zimmerman acquittal, the singer said he would not be performing in the Sunshine State until its Stand Your Ground law is "abolished." "
"In the wake of the George Zimmerman acquittal, the singer said he would not be performing in the Sunshine State until its Stand Your Ground law is "abolished." "
Wal-Mart deserves the 2013 Nobel peace prize for improving the lives of millions of low-income consumers globally
Wal-Mart deserves the 2013 Nobel peace prize for improving the lives of millions of low-income consumers globally | AEIdeas:
"Inspired by this Vancouver Sun article and to provide some counterbalance to Professor Massengill’s vilification of Wal-Mart, I hereby nominate Wal-Mart for the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for its significant contributions to society, for improving the U.S. and world economies, for directly creating more than two million jobs worldwide at its retail outlets and helping to support many thousands of jobs indirectly for all of the thousands of suppliers to Wal-Mart, and for its contributions to improving the lives of millions of lower-income consumers by offering “Everyday Low Prices.”"
"Inspired by this Vancouver Sun article and to provide some counterbalance to Professor Massengill’s vilification of Wal-Mart, I hereby nominate Wal-Mart for the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for its significant contributions to society, for improving the U.S. and world economies, for directly creating more than two million jobs worldwide at its retail outlets and helping to support many thousands of jobs indirectly for all of the thousands of suppliers to Wal-Mart, and for its contributions to improving the lives of millions of lower-income consumers by offering “Everyday Low Prices.”"
State Education Spending Still Increasing While Serving Fewer Students
State Education Spending Still Increasing While Serving Fewer Students [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"The constant drum beat by many involved with Michigan’s public schools is that the state isn’t spending enough money on education.
Yet, a report by the Senate Fiscal Agency shows that the School Aid Fund will increase by $454 million from 2012-13 to 2013-14 even though the state is projected to have 6,100 fewer students."
"The constant drum beat by many involved with Michigan’s public schools is that the state isn’t spending enough money on education.
Yet, a report by the Senate Fiscal Agency shows that the School Aid Fund will increase by $454 million from 2012-13 to 2013-14 even though the state is projected to have 6,100 fewer students."
Four Children Gunned Down in Chicago During Zimmerman Trial
Four Children Gunned Down in Chicago During Zimmerman Trial | CNS News:
"In the 20-day period of the George Zimmerman trial, four minors – three teens and a five-year-old boy - were gunned down in Chicago, according to Homicide Watch Chicago, a Chicago Sun-Times publication, which details every murder that takes place in the city."
"In the 20-day period of the George Zimmerman trial, four minors – three teens and a five-year-old boy - were gunned down in Chicago, according to Homicide Watch Chicago, a Chicago Sun-Times publication, which details every murder that takes place in the city."
A note from my "friend" Benjamin......
Below
is an email from Benjamin Todd Jealous, President of the NAACP, who started a
petition on the MoveOn website.
|
Dear MoveOn member,
Tonight, a jury acquitted George Zimmerman.
But we are not done demanding justice for Trayvon Martin.
We're calling on the U.S. Justice Department to open a
civil rights case against George Zimmerman and have launched a petition to
Attorney General Eric Holder. The petition says:
The Department of Justice has closely
monitored the State of Florida's prosecution of the case against George
Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin murder since it began. Today, with the
acquittal of George Zimmerman, it is time for the Department of Justice to
act.
The most fundamental of civil
rights—the right to life—was violated the night George Zimmerman stalked and
then took the life of Trayvon Martin. We ask that the Department of Justice
file civil rights charges against Mr. Zimmerman for this egregious
violation.
Please address the travesties of the
tragic death of Trayvon Martin by acting today. Thank you.
Thanks!
–Benjamin Todd Jealous
This petition was created on MoveOn's online
petition site, where anyone can start their own online petitions. NAACP didn't
pay us to send this email—we never rent or sell the MoveOn.org list.
Want to support our work? MoveOn Civic Action is entirely funded by our 8 million members—no corporate contributions, no big checks from CEOs. And our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way. Chip in here.
Do right-to-work laws bring competitive advantage?
Do right-to-work laws bring competitive advantage?:
"Right-to-work states dominate America's Top States for Business for 2013.
In fact, Colorado is the only state among America's Top 10 states without a right-to-work law.
Right-to-work proponents consider Michigan's law a major victory.
The state is, after all, the cradle of the American labor movement and the closed shop.
But right-to-work laws remain deeply divisive in Michigan and across the country.
"No one should be forced to pay tribute to a union boss in order to get or keep a job," the 58-year-old National Right to Work Committee says on its website."
"Right-to-work states dominate America's Top States for Business for 2013.
In fact, Colorado is the only state among America's Top 10 states without a right-to-work law.
Right-to-work proponents consider Michigan's law a major victory.
The state is, after all, the cradle of the American labor movement and the closed shop.
But right-to-work laws remain deeply divisive in Michigan and across the country.
"No one should be forced to pay tribute to a union boss in order to get or keep a job," the 58-year-old National Right to Work Committee says on its website."
More lies from the main stream media about the Zimmerman case
Blog: More lies from the main stream media about the Zimmerman case:
More lies from the main stream media about the Zimmerman case
Today's Chicago Tribune editorial on the Zimmerman verdict repeats some of the lies and misrepresentations that have helped create so much of the anger over this case for the past 16 months. The editorial which urges acceptance of the verdict none the less begins with the following quote:
"Are you following him?""Yeah""Ok. We don't need for you to do that".The quote leaves out Zimmerman's reply of ok, an editorial decision that changes the clear meaning of the exchange which is that Zimmerman accepts the advice. More properly, what the transcript of the call reads"Are you following him?""Yeah""Ok. We don't need for you to do that"."Ok"
The first paragraph of the editorial then repeats the lie that Zimmerman was told not to leave his car. In fact what the transcript of the call shows is that just prior to this exchange, the dispatcher tells Zimmerman "just let me know if this guy does anything else. A few seconds later after Zimmerman says that Martin is running the dispatcher asks him "which way is he running." It is sometime in this period that Zimmerman sounds like he has gotten out of his truck. For the next five or ten seconds there is a sound of wind that is followed by the exchange in which the dispatcher advises him he doesn't need to follow Martin. At no time anywhere on the call does the dispatcher ever tell him not to leave his car or return to it. These five to ten seconds are the only time in the whole encounter in which there is any evidence of Zimmerman following Martin on foot. And since there is so much misinformation about what happened it bears repeating.
Zimmerman was never told to stay in his car and was never asked to return to it!
No evidence at all is ever produced that Zimmerman followed Martin after the above exchange with the dispatcher. In fact, towards the end of the call, Zimmerman tells the dispatcher that he has lost sight of Martin. Clearly Zimmerman could not follow Martin if he couldn't see him. Further evidence of this is that Rachel Jaentel's testimony indicates that Martin had likewise lost sight of Zimmerman until shortly before the start of the confrontation. In other words, after telling the dispatcher "ok", Zimmerman did not follow Martin nor did Martin perceive he was being followed.
The claim that Zimmerman was at fault because he pursued Martin after being told not to has absolutely no basis in fact. It is a made up assumption that has been repeated so many times by the media that people actually believe that is what happened.
The 911 call that was placed by Zimmerman is on the web in both audio and written transcript form. It was played numerous times at the trial. There is no excuse for continuing to lie about the evidence. The Chicago Tribune should know better than to continue to perpetuate lies that have fueled so much anger over this case.
Jeantel: "The Jury, They Old. That's Old School People. We In A New School, Our Generation" | RealClearPolitics
Jeantel: "The Jury, They Old. That's Old School People. We In A New School, Our Generation" | RealClearPolitics:
RACHEL JEANTEL, FRIEND OF TRAYVON: Well, the jury, they see their facts. My thoughts of the jury, they old, that's old school people. We in a new school, our generation, my generation. So --
PIERS MORGAN: Let's talk about 'creepy ass cracka.' People have said that that is a phrase used by black people, cracka, to describe a white person. Is that true?
JEANTEL: No! Like I said --
MORGAN: How do you spell it, first of all?
JEANTEL: Cracka.
MORGAN: There's no 'e-r,' right?
JEANTEL: No, it's an 'a' at the end.
MORGAN: C-r-a-c-k-a.
JEANTEL: Yeah. And that's a person who act like they're a police [officer], who, like a security guard who acting like -- that's what I said to them. Trayvon said creepy ass cracka.
MORGAN: It means he thought it was a police or a security guard?
JEANTEL: Yeah, he acting like the police. And then he keep telling me that the man is still watching him. So, if it was a security guard or a policeman, they would come up to Trayvon and say, 'Do you have a problem? Do you need help?' You know, like normal people.
RACHEL JEANTEL, FRIEND OF TRAYVON: Well, the jury, they see their facts. My thoughts of the jury, they old, that's old school people. We in a new school, our generation, my generation. So --
PIERS MORGAN: Let's talk about 'creepy ass cracka.' People have said that that is a phrase used by black people, cracka, to describe a white person. Is that true?
JEANTEL: No! Like I said --
MORGAN: How do you spell it, first of all?
JEANTEL: Cracka.
MORGAN: There's no 'e-r,' right?
JEANTEL: No, it's an 'a' at the end.
MORGAN: C-r-a-c-k-a.
JEANTEL: Yeah. And that's a person who act like they're a police [officer], who, like a security guard who acting like -- that's what I said to them. Trayvon said creepy ass cracka.
MORGAN: It means he thought it was a police or a security guard?
JEANTEL: Yeah, he acting like the police. And then he keep telling me that the man is still watching him. So, if it was a security guard or a policeman, they would come up to Trayvon and say, 'Do you have a problem? Do you need help?' You know, like normal people.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Baltimore Witness: Group of Blacks Beat Hispanic Man, Yelling 'This Is For Trayvon'
Baltimore Witness: Group of Blacks Beat Hispanic Man, Yelling 'This Is For Trayvon':
"The Baltimore Sun reported Monday evening that police are now investigating a witness’ story about a group of young blacks beating a Hispanic man while yelling “This is for Trayvon.”
According to the witness, real estate agent Christina Dudley, she was walking to her car just before 9 p.m. on Sunday evening when she saw several young black men and two black females chasing a 37-year-old Hispanic man.
“One of the boys had a handgun out and it was pointed at the back of him,” said Dudley.
The group of young blacks caught up to the Hispanic man, and the man with the gun beat the victim with the gun while the others kicked and stomped on him, according to Dudley."
"The Baltimore Sun reported Monday evening that police are now investigating a witness’ story about a group of young blacks beating a Hispanic man while yelling “This is for Trayvon.”
According to the witness, real estate agent Christina Dudley, she was walking to her car just before 9 p.m. on Sunday evening when she saw several young black men and two black females chasing a 37-year-old Hispanic man.
“One of the boys had a handgun out and it was pointed at the back of him,” said Dudley.
The group of young blacks caught up to the Hispanic man, and the man with the gun beat the victim with the gun while the others kicked and stomped on him, according to Dudley."
Man beaten by ‘bored’ teens dies 1 year later
Man beaten by ‘bored’ teens dies 1 year later | The Columbus Dispatch:
"Authorities say the Cincinnati-area man who was badly beaten by six teens almost a year ago in a Cincinnati suburb has died.
Pat Mahaney, 46, died yesterday in the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, said Julie Wilson, spokeswoman for the Hamilton County prosecutor’s office.
The six teens, all 13 or 14, injured Mahaney in August and told police they did it because they were bored and looking for something to do.
Wilson said Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters has asked the coroner for an autopsy.
Three of the youths have pleaded guilty to felonious assault.
Wilson would not elaborate on whether the office will seek additional charges against the teens.
She said the office will describe its “next steps, if any,” after the coroner issues a report."
"Authorities say the Cincinnati-area man who was badly beaten by six teens almost a year ago in a Cincinnati suburb has died.
Pat Mahaney, 46, died yesterday in the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, said Julie Wilson, spokeswoman for the Hamilton County prosecutor’s office.
The six teens, all 13 or 14, injured Mahaney in August and told police they did it because they were bored and looking for something to do.
Wilson said Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters has asked the coroner for an autopsy.
Three of the youths have pleaded guilty to felonious assault.
Wilson would not elaborate on whether the office will seek additional charges against the teens.
She said the office will describe its “next steps, if any,” after the coroner issues a report."
K DRAUGR (DRAUGR)
All over the internet not one single mention of race in any of the mainstream media outletts. I had to do some digging to find out that the teens were all black and the victim was white. Some of the teens had prior arrest records. Aern't you getting sick of the deception? Aern't you getting sick of "News" outletts not accurately reporting the news?
Ted Nugent on Trayvon: 'Teach children not to attack people'
Ted Nugent on Trayvon: 'Teach children not to attack people' | The Daily Caller:
"But here’s the ultimate lesson, if everyone would take a deep breath — I hear a lot of squawking that parents go,
‘Well, that could have been my kid, that could have been my dead child.’
Well, here’s a little update for you:
Teach your children not to attack people, thank you very much.”"
"But here’s the ultimate lesson, if everyone would take a deep breath — I hear a lot of squawking that parents go,
‘Well, that could have been my kid, that could have been my dead child.’
Well, here’s a little update for you:
Teach your children not to attack people, thank you very much.”"
MSNBC's Jansing: 12-Year-Olds 'Crawl[ed] Into Bed with Their Parents... Out of Fear' After Zimmerman Acquittal
MSNBC's Jansing: 12-Year-Olds 'Crawl[ed] Into Bed with Their Parents... Out of Fear' After Zimmerman Acquittal | NewsBusters:
"CHRIS JANSING: Whatever your opinion is about this case and whether or not you think that the prosecution proved its case, I think there is one thing that is undeniable.
And that is, the result of this case, there are 12-year-olds who are crawling into bed with their parents tonight out of fear.... "
"CHRIS JANSING: Whatever your opinion is about this case and whether or not you think that the prosecution proved its case, I think there is one thing that is undeniable.
And that is, the result of this case, there are 12-year-olds who are crawling into bed with their parents tonight out of fear.... "
Teach climate change to attract science students, Michigan State researchers argue
Teach climate change to attract science students, Michigan State researchers argue | MLive.com: "The paper also recommends that educators use the "hockey stick graph" to help students understand climate change by using group study to discuss specific issues.
The "hockey stick graph" is a somewhat controversial depiction of trends in global temperature change."
The "hockey stick graph" is a somewhat controversial depiction of trends in global temperature change."
Michigan good at making tax deals, but results of them aren’t clear
Michigan good at making tax deals, but results of them aren’t clear | Bridge Michigan:
“You have to go beyond just doing a report,” Leachman said.
“In most states, once you get a tax break on the books, it never gets looked at again unless, for some reason, it attracts controversy.”"
“You have to go beyond just doing a report,” Leachman said.
“In most states, once you get a tax break on the books, it never gets looked at again unless, for some reason, it attracts controversy.”"
Another day, another wind farm scandal
Another day, another wind farm scandal – Telegraph Blogs:
"..... the National Grid has been secretly forking out millions on diesel-generated power in order to stop the lights going out.
And why does the National Grid need this hugely expensive, dirty energy available on standby?
For all those occasions when the wind isn't blowing, is why.
The greater the proportion of our total energy capacity taken up by wind, the more unstable our grid becomes.
But rather than admit the scale of the problem (already causing havoc in places like Germany), the Coalition has had to persist in the charade that renewables are an essential part of our energy mix.
So rather than scrap all wind projects – the only really sensible option – we instead have to go through the nonsense of having even more expensive energy in reserve (ie diesel generators) driving up our bills by another 5 per cent."
"..... the National Grid has been secretly forking out millions on diesel-generated power in order to stop the lights going out.
And why does the National Grid need this hugely expensive, dirty energy available on standby?
For all those occasions when the wind isn't blowing, is why.
The greater the proportion of our total energy capacity taken up by wind, the more unstable our grid becomes.
But rather than admit the scale of the problem (already causing havoc in places like Germany), the Coalition has had to persist in the charade that renewables are an essential part of our energy mix.
So rather than scrap all wind projects – the only really sensible option – we instead have to go through the nonsense of having even more expensive energy in reserve (ie diesel generators) driving up our bills by another 5 per cent."
"Angry Kwames" video game about former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick gets "Nitro" sequel
"Angry Kwames" video game about former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick gets "Nitro" sequel | MLive.com
"DETROIT, MI - The creator of a game called "Angry Kwames," poking fun at ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, released a new name game about the controversial politician that takes this concept to a new level."
"DETROIT, MI - The creator of a game called "Angry Kwames," poking fun at ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, released a new name game about the controversial politician that takes this concept to a new level."
IG: IRS Made ‘Policy Decision’ to ‘Legalize Illegal Aliens;’ Ended Up Paying Illegals $4.2B in Refundable Credits in 1 Year
IG: IRS Made ‘Policy Decision’ to ‘Legalize Illegal Aliens;’ Ended Up Paying Illegals $4.2B in Refundable Credits in 1 Year | CNS News:
"As a result of the IRS's policy, by 2010, according to TIGTA, the service was paying out $4.2 billion in refundable "Additional Child Tax Credits" to illegal aliens.
In 2011, according to TIGTA, the IRS would pay more than $46 million in tax refunds to what theoretically were 23,994 illegal aliens who all used the same address in Atlanta."
"As a result of the IRS's policy, by 2010, according to TIGTA, the service was paying out $4.2 billion in refundable "Additional Child Tax Credits" to illegal aliens.
In 2011, according to TIGTA, the IRS would pay more than $46 million in tax refunds to what theoretically were 23,994 illegal aliens who all used the same address in Atlanta."
Thai university apologizes for Hitler banner
Thai university apologizes for Hitler banner:
"It said "Congratulations" in bold white letters and showed Hitler with his arm raised in a Nazi salute next to Batman, Captain America, the Incredible Hulk and Iron Man."
"It said "Congratulations" in bold white letters and showed Hitler with his arm raised in a Nazi salute next to Batman, Captain America, the Incredible Hulk and Iron Man."
PROSECUTION OR PERSECUTION: DOJ to Investigate Zimmerman
PROSECUTION OR PERSECUTION-DOJ to Investigate Zimmerman.
The decision, of course, will be one hundred percent political.
But there’s a problem: FBI records: agents found no evidence that Zimmerman was racist.
But remember:
For Obama et al., it’s never been about Zimmerman, or about Trayvon Martin.
It’s about keeping blacks — and guilty white liberals — heated up and on the plantation, instead of defecting in disgust over Obama’s scandals and broken promises.
So they’ll be demonizing everyone in sight between now and 2014.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 7:02 am"
The decision, of course, will be one hundred percent political.
But there’s a problem: FBI records: agents found no evidence that Zimmerman was racist.
But remember:
For Obama et al., it’s never been about Zimmerman, or about Trayvon Martin.
It’s about keeping blacks — and guilty white liberals — heated up and on the plantation, instead of defecting in disgust over Obama’s scandals and broken promises.
So they’ll be demonizing everyone in sight between now and 2014.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 7:02 am"
The Nation: 'White supremacy' led to acquittal of Hispanic George Zimmerman
The Nation: 'White supremacy' led to acquittal of Hispanic George Zimmerman | The Daily Caller:
"A blogger for the liberal Nation magazine attributed Saturday’s “not guilty” verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman for killing Trayvon Martin to “white supremacy.”
“This verdict is a crystal-clear illustration of the way white supremacy operates in America,” wrote blogger Aura Bogado Sunday, even while recognizing that Zimmerman and his family are, in part, Hispanic.
“They are not white,” Bogado wrote.
“Yet Zimmerman’s apparent ideology — one that is suspicious of black men in his neighborhood, the ‘assholes who always get away’ — is one that adheres to white supremacy. …
When Zimmerman was acquitted today, it wasn’t because he’s a so-called white Hispanic.
He’s not.
It’s because he abides by the logic of white supremacy, and was supported by a defense team — and a swath of society — that supports the lingering idea that some black men must occasionally be killed with impunity in order to keep society-at-large safe.”"
"A blogger for the liberal Nation magazine attributed Saturday’s “not guilty” verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman for killing Trayvon Martin to “white supremacy.”
“This verdict is a crystal-clear illustration of the way white supremacy operates in America,” wrote blogger Aura Bogado Sunday, even while recognizing that Zimmerman and his family are, in part, Hispanic.
“They are not white,” Bogado wrote.
“Yet Zimmerman’s apparent ideology — one that is suspicious of black men in his neighborhood, the ‘assholes who always get away’ — is one that adheres to white supremacy. …
When Zimmerman was acquitted today, it wasn’t because he’s a so-called white Hispanic.
He’s not.
It’s because he abides by the logic of white supremacy, and was supported by a defense team — and a swath of society — that supports the lingering idea that some black men must occasionally be killed with impunity in order to keep society-at-large safe.”"
In Today's America, Consult Your Attorney Before Speaking Freely
In Today's America, Consult Your Attorney Before Speaking Freely - Forbes
Norman Rockwell’s iconic 1943 oil painting, “Freedom of Speech,” depicts a defining American scene: a seemingly average man mustering the courage to express publicly his opinion at what appears to be a New England town hall meeting.....
In modern America, however, it appears the man in Rockwell’s painting might be advised to be very careful what he says, how he says it, and to whom he says it at the town hall.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Athletes react after George Zimmerman found not guilty in Trayvon Martin case - ESPN
Athletes react after George Zimmerman found not guilty in Trayvon Martin case - ESPN:
"More athlete reaction followed Saturday night via Twitter. Among the most controversial tweets came from New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, who wrote "Zimmerman doesn't last a year til the hood catches up to him." The tweet was later deleted.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White suggested a violent end for the jurors.
"More athlete reaction followed Saturday night via Twitter. Among the most controversial tweets came from New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, who wrote "Zimmerman doesn't last a year til the hood catches up to him." The tweet was later deleted.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White suggested a violent end for the jurors.
10 Year Old Boy Denied Water By Teacher On Hottest Day Of Year To Avoid Upsetting Muslims During Ramadan
10 Year Old Boy Denied Water By Teacher On Hottest Day Of Year To Avoid Upsetting Muslims During Ramadan (Geller, Atlas Shrugs) | The D.C. Clothesline:
"An angry mother has accused a primary school of denying her child water on one of the hottest days of the year for fear of upsetting pupils observing Ramadan.
Kora Blagden, 32, claimed a teacher at her son Luke’s school refused to let the 10-year old drink from his water bottle because it was unfair to fasting classmates. Many pupils at Charles Dickens Primary School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, are fasting during Ramadan, which means they refrain from taking food or water between sunrise and sunset for around 30 days, depending on the moon."
"An angry mother has accused a primary school of denying her child water on one of the hottest days of the year for fear of upsetting pupils observing Ramadan.
Kora Blagden, 32, claimed a teacher at her son Luke’s school refused to let the 10-year old drink from his water bottle because it was unfair to fasting classmates. Many pupils at Charles Dickens Primary School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, are fasting during Ramadan, which means they refrain from taking food or water between sunrise and sunset for around 30 days, depending on the moon."
AP Reporter on Zimmerman Verdict: 'So We Can All Kill Teenagers Now?'
AP Reporter on Zimmerman Verdict: 'So We Can All Kill Teenagers Now?':
"After George Zimmerman was found not guilty of all charges on Saturday evening, an Associated Press reporter, Cristina Silva, tweeted this out from her verified Twitter account: "So we can all kill teenagers now? Just checking."
So we can all kill teenagers now? Just checking
— Cristina Silva (@cristymsilva) July 14, 2013
Update: Paul Colford of AP Media Relations has contacted Breitbart News to say: "Ms. Silva was a temporary AP staffer who hasn't worked for AP lately. Thanks.""
"After George Zimmerman was found not guilty of all charges on Saturday evening, an Associated Press reporter, Cristina Silva, tweeted this out from her verified Twitter account: "So we can all kill teenagers now? Just checking."
So we can all kill teenagers now? Just checking
— Cristina Silva (@cristymsilva) July 14, 2013
Update: Paul Colford of AP Media Relations has contacted Breitbart News to say: "Ms. Silva was a temporary AP staffer who hasn't worked for AP lately. Thanks.""
In 513 Days Between Trayvon Dying and the Zimmerman Trial Verdict, 11,106 Blacks Have Been Murdered by OTHER BLACKS
In 513 Days Between Trayvon Dying and the Zimmerman Trial Verdict, 11,106 Blacks Have Been Murdered by OTHER BLACKS | SOOPERMEXICAN:
"To update, in the 513 days between Trayvon dying, and today’s verdict, 11,106 African Americans have been murdered by other African-Americans."
"To update, in the 513 days between Trayvon dying, and today’s verdict, 11,106 African Americans have been murdered by other African-Americans."
Warren ancestry claim puts light on corrupt system
Warren ancestry claim puts light on corrupt system | WashingtonExaminer.com:
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren:
"And a researcher at the New England Historic Genealogical Society found that in a transcript of an 1894 marriage application, Warren's great-great-great-grandmother listed herself as Cherokee.
It's a heritage to be proud of. The Cherokee were one of the "civilized tribes," and their leader, Sequoyah, created an ingenious 86-letter alphabet. You can see it, together with English, on street signs in Tahlequah, Okla.
Let's assume the 1894 document is accurate. That makes Warren 1-32nd Native American.
George Zimmerman, the Florida accused murderer, had a black grandmother. That makes him one-fourth black, four times as black as Warren is Indian, though the New York Times describes him as a "white Hispanic."
What's wrong with what Warren did? Capehart seems to understand that. "The implication in these stories is that Warren used minority status to advance her career," he writes."
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren:
"And a researcher at the New England Historic Genealogical Society found that in a transcript of an 1894 marriage application, Warren's great-great-great-grandmother listed herself as Cherokee.
It's a heritage to be proud of. The Cherokee were one of the "civilized tribes," and their leader, Sequoyah, created an ingenious 86-letter alphabet. You can see it, together with English, on street signs in Tahlequah, Okla.
Let's assume the 1894 document is accurate. That makes Warren 1-32nd Native American.
George Zimmerman, the Florida accused murderer, had a black grandmother. That makes him one-fourth black, four times as black as Warren is Indian, though the New York Times describes him as a "white Hispanic."
What's wrong with what Warren did? Capehart seems to understand that. "The implication in these stories is that Warren used minority status to advance her career," he writes."
Bestiality just a lifestyle choice: Germany’s bestiality brothels and erotic zoos
Bestiality just a lifestyle choice: Germany’s bestiality brothels and erotic zoos | The D.C. Clothesline:
"Matt Blake reports for the Daily Mail, July 1, 2013, that “bestiality brothels”are spreading through Germany as perverts turn to sex with animals as a “lifestyle choice,” thanks to a law that makes animal porn illegal but sex with animals legal."
"Matt Blake reports for the Daily Mail, July 1, 2013, that “bestiality brothels”are spreading through Germany as perverts turn to sex with animals as a “lifestyle choice,” thanks to a law that makes animal porn illegal but sex with animals legal."
Naked Detroit man filmed having sex with dog by students on their way to school
Naked Detroit man filmed having sex with dog by students on their way to school - NY Daily News:
"The boys were walking to Denby High School on Tuesday morning when they spotted the 30-something man allegedly making out with his pit bull mix."
"The boys were walking to Denby High School on Tuesday morning when they spotted the 30-something man allegedly making out with his pit bull mix."
Racial Murder Statistics the Left and Others don't want you to know
Racial Murder Statistics the Left and Others don't want you to know (Vanity):
"Racial Murder Statistics the Left and Others don't want you to know (Vanity)
March 27,2012 | justanotherokie
Posted on 3/27/2012 7:47:25 PM by ImJustAnotherOkie
I spent a little time browsing FBI Crime Stats for 2010(Last year that has been finalized) and made some interesting discoveries.
Did you know that 90% of blacks are murdered by blacks, and 83% of whites are murdered by whites?
Did you know that there are 14.82 murders per 100K by blacks versus 2.17 per 100K for whites?
Per capita there are 7x more murdrs committed by blacks than whites."
"Racial Murder Statistics the Left and Others don't want you to know (Vanity)
March 27,2012 | justanotherokie
Posted on 3/27/2012 7:47:25 PM by ImJustAnotherOkie
I spent a little time browsing FBI Crime Stats for 2010(Last year that has been finalized) and made some interesting discoveries.
Did you know that 90% of blacks are murdered by blacks, and 83% of whites are murdered by whites?
Did you know that there are 14.82 murders per 100K by blacks versus 2.17 per 100K for whites?
Per capita there are 7x more murdrs committed by blacks than whites."
GVSU students on $188 per semester tuition increase: 'I don’t think it should be this expensive'
GVSU students on $188 per semester tuition increase: 'I don’t think it should be this expensive' | MLive.com:
"The tuition increase was needed to cover employee pay increases, fringe benefits and growing enrollment in health care-related courses, which are more expensive than traditional classes, administrators said."
"The tuition increase was needed to cover employee pay increases, fringe benefits and growing enrollment in health care-related courses, which are more expensive than traditional classes, administrators said."
Pure Michigan campaign helped attract more out-of-state visitors this Fourth of July, hotels say
Pure Michigan campaign helped attract more out-of-state visitors this Fourth of July, hotels say | MLive.com: "Many Michigan hotels and tourism businesses saw more out-of-state visitors this Fourth of July thanks to the national Pure Michigan ad campaign, said Steve Yencich, president of the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association."
Today is anniversary of Michigan's hottest temperature, but not from where you would expect it
Today is anniversary of Michigan's hottest temperature, but not from where you would expect it | MLive.com:
"The hottest temperature recorded in Michigan was 112°, and it happened in Mio, in far northern Michigan.
In fact, as you head south in Michigan, the highest temperature ever recorded at a location seems to go down. Saginaw had an all-time record high of 111° and Flint had a record high of 108° on the same day, July 13, 1936.
Grand Rapids also hit 108°, but that was a week earlier in 1936."
"The hottest temperature recorded in Michigan was 112°, and it happened in Mio, in far northern Michigan.
In fact, as you head south in Michigan, the highest temperature ever recorded at a location seems to go down. Saginaw had an all-time record high of 111° and Flint had a record high of 108° on the same day, July 13, 1936.
Grand Rapids also hit 108°, but that was a week earlier in 1936."
Done deal: Muskegon planners approve final farmers market plans, construction continues at site
Done deal: Muskegon planners approve final farmers market plans, construction continues at site
"A regional real estate official for the U.S. Post Office raised the parking issue in a new light. The new market adjacent to the historic post office will cause postal customers parking issues on the days the market is operating, according to Marla Larsen-Williams of the regional postal headquarters in Bloomingdale, Ill.
“We are not in support of the new farmers market plans,” Larsen-Williams told planning commissioners at their Thursday, July 11 meeting. “We have issues and do have concerns.”
The first issue is availability of parking around the immediate area of the post office and new market location. The second issue is introducing large crowds in that area of downtown creates a security issue for postal vehicles and property."
"A regional real estate official for the U.S. Post Office raised the parking issue in a new light. The new market adjacent to the historic post office will cause postal customers parking issues on the days the market is operating, according to Marla Larsen-Williams of the regional postal headquarters in Bloomingdale, Ill.
“We are not in support of the new farmers market plans,” Larsen-Williams told planning commissioners at their Thursday, July 11 meeting. “We have issues and do have concerns.”
The first issue is availability of parking around the immediate area of the post office and new market location. The second issue is introducing large crowds in that area of downtown creates a security issue for postal vehicles and property."
State Attorneys General v. Novelty Coffee Mugs
State Attorneys General v. Novelty Coffee Mugs | Cato @ Liberty:
"Following a letter from 22 state attorneys general, Urban Outfitters has agreed to stop selling a humorous mug with a “Prescription: Coffee” design.
The AGs argued that prescription drug abuse is a very serious matter and not something to be joked about. "
"Following a letter from 22 state attorneys general, Urban Outfitters has agreed to stop selling a humorous mug with a “Prescription: Coffee” design.
The AGs argued that prescription drug abuse is a very serious matter and not something to be joked about. "
Saturday, July 13, 2013
ZIMMEMAN VERDICT REACHED: Not Guilty.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » ZIMMEMAN VERDICT REACHED: Not Guilty.
This is a prosecution that never should have been brought — as, indeed, the responsible authorities had already concluded before the case was turned into a political circus.
But count on Obama, Sharpton, et al., to use this to promote racial division.
UPDATE: “So a Hispanic shoots a black and is acquitted by women, but it’s still white men’s fault.”
This is a prosecution that never should have been brought — as, indeed, the responsible authorities had already concluded before the case was turned into a political circus.
But count on Obama, Sharpton, et al., to use this to promote racial division.
UPDATE: “So a Hispanic shoots a black and is acquitted by women, but it’s still white men’s fault.”
Police: Mableton fatal assault not racially motivated
Police: Mableton fatal assault not racially motivated | www.ajc.com:
"But not everyone is convinced. A Google search on Chellew’s name produces about 31,200 results, most of which focus on race and an alleged cover-up by local media outlets.
“If the races had been reversed, this would be the biggest news story in the United States,” writes a blogger on The Daily Caller, founded by conservative pundit Tucker Carlson and a former aide to Vice President Dick Cheney. “It would have knocked the (George) Zimmerman trial out of the news.”
World Net Daily, meanwhile, references Chellew’s killing in a story titled, “Race Violence Alarms, Before Zimmerman Verdict.”
Blogger Urbanbaby goes one step further, asserting Chellew was killed “because he was a white man. It’s that simple.”
"But not everyone is convinced. A Google search on Chellew’s name produces about 31,200 results, most of which focus on race and an alleged cover-up by local media outlets.
“If the races had been reversed, this would be the biggest news story in the United States,” writes a blogger on The Daily Caller, founded by conservative pundit Tucker Carlson and a former aide to Vice President Dick Cheney. “It would have knocked the (George) Zimmerman trial out of the news.”
World Net Daily, meanwhile, references Chellew’s killing in a story titled, “Race Violence Alarms, Before Zimmerman Verdict.”
Blogger Urbanbaby goes one step further, asserting Chellew was killed “because he was a white man. It’s that simple.”
Trayvon Martin wrongful death suit settled
Blog: Trayvon Martin wrongful death suit settled:
"The policy had a $1 million limit so it's pretty certain the settlement didn't go much beyond that."
"The policy had a $1 million limit so it's pretty certain the settlement didn't go much beyond that."
Friday, July 12, 2013
Military spending millions to protect gophers, while workers go on furlough
Military spending millions to protect gophers, while workers go on furlough | Fox News:
"A total of 650,000 civilian employees are now being furloughed at U.S. military bases in response to sequester cuts -- but the Department of Defense is still spending millions to protect fuzzy critters.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state just received a $3.5 million department grant to purchase land around the base in an effort to protect the Mazama pocket gopher, a species that has not even been listed as endangered or threatened."
"A total of 650,000 civilian employees are now being furloughed at U.S. military bases in response to sequester cuts -- but the Department of Defense is still spending millions to protect fuzzy critters.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state just received a $3.5 million department grant to purchase land around the base in an effort to protect the Mazama pocket gopher, a species that has not even been listed as endangered or threatened."
Video: Local News Names Asiana Airlines Pilots "Ho Lee Fuk," Other Racist Names
Video: Local News Names Asiana Airlines Pilots "Ho Lee Fuk," Other Racist Names [Update]: SFist: "
Bay Area FOX affiliate KTVU 2 might want to check their NTSB sources a little more closely.
The station's news team just aired the (alleged) names of the pilots involved in the Asiana Airlines flight 214 crash, which include Captain Sum Ting Wong and Ho Lee Fuk.
Further, the anchors actually read the names on the air. Behold:"
Bay Area FOX affiliate KTVU 2 might want to check their NTSB sources a little more closely.
The station's news team just aired the (alleged) names of the pilots involved in the Asiana Airlines flight 214 crash, which include Captain Sum Ting Wong and Ho Lee Fuk.
Further, the anchors actually read the names on the air. Behold:"
State Sen. Goeff Hansen explains his position on Medicaid expansion
State Sen. Goeff Hansen explains his position on Medicaid expansion | MLive.com:
"This week, the Muskegon County Republicans issued a resolution against Medicaid expansion, hoping to exercise whatever pull they have have with the area’s elected officials.
Asked for a response, Hansen didn’t take a side for or against Medicaid. He sent a lengthy written statement to MLive/Muskegon Chronicle.
Here’s the whole thing:"
"This week, the Muskegon County Republicans issued a resolution against Medicaid expansion, hoping to exercise whatever pull they have have with the area’s elected officials.
Asked for a response, Hansen didn’t take a side for or against Medicaid. He sent a lengthy written statement to MLive/Muskegon Chronicle.
Here’s the whole thing:"
Occupy Site Organizing Trayvon Martin Post-Verdict ‘Actions’
The PJ Tatler » Occupy Site Organizing Trayvon Martin Post-Verdict ‘Actions’:
"Below are some planned actions. If you don’t see yours here please email us at info@interoccupy.net AND contact the Stop Mass Incarceration Network through any of the following avenues:
Email weralltrayvon@live.com
Stop Mass Incarceration Website
SMI Facebook Page
RevCom
We Are All Trayvon Twitter
Go to our website to find materials to use in spreading the message: “We Are All Trayvon; The Whole Damned System Is Guilty!” Send your plans to SMIN at stopmassincarceration@gmail.com. Take pictures of what you do and send the pictures and reports to SMIN as well.
This is the place to post your plans for action when the jury goes to the Jury. Actions are being planned around the country from Sanford to Harlem! Whether it is you and a few friends on at a busy intersection or thousands in the streets–DO SOMETHING and plan it NOW!"
"Below are some planned actions. If you don’t see yours here please email us at info@interoccupy.net AND contact the Stop Mass Incarceration Network through any of the following avenues:
Email weralltrayvon@live.com
Stop Mass Incarceration Website
SMI Facebook Page
RevCom
We Are All Trayvon Twitter
Go to our website to find materials to use in spreading the message: “We Are All Trayvon; The Whole Damned System Is Guilty!” Send your plans to SMIN at stopmassincarceration@gmail.com. Take pictures of what you do and send the pictures and reports to SMIN as well.
This is the place to post your plans for action when the jury goes to the Jury. Actions are being planned around the country from Sanford to Harlem! Whether it is you and a few friends on at a busy intersection or thousands in the streets–DO SOMETHING and plan it NOW!"
The Ford Foundation-Shaping America’s laws by re-making her law schools
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The Ford Foundation-Shaping America’s laws by re-making her law schools
Summary: For over half a century, the Ford Foundation has quietly worked to turn the nation’s law schools into agents of Sixtiesstyle “social change.”
Other donors like Carnegie, Soros, and MacArthur have followed Ford’s path, and the result can be seen in landmark Supreme Court decisions, the plethora of politicized “legal clinics” on campus, and the courts’ growing willingness to defer to “international law.”
The Ford Foundation-Shaping America’s laws by re-making her law schools
Summary: For over half a century, the Ford Foundation has quietly worked to turn the nation’s law schools into agents of Sixtiesstyle “social change.”
Other donors like Carnegie, Soros, and MacArthur have followed Ford’s path, and the result can be seen in landmark Supreme Court decisions, the plethora of politicized “legal clinics” on campus, and the courts’ growing willingness to defer to “international law.”
SEIU threatening San Francisco Bay Area Greenies
Blog: SEIU threatening San Francisco Bay Area Greenies:
The unions are intent on scoring big for their members, demanding more than 5% increases in wages each year for the next 4 years.
At a time when riders and taxpayers are not experiencing guaranteed growth in their incomes, the unions want to get ahead of the inflation rate and live larger.
They can make life very unpleasant for the public, and the deal they in essence offer the public is basically blackmail.
Pay up or face endless traffic jams on the bridges and freeways and the resulting air pollution that will follow.
"We will be prepared for the war that you all have launched on your workforce," Roxanne Sanchez, president of the local Service Employees International Union, told the board. Unless the agency changes its stance at the negotiation table, she said, "We will be prepared for the bloodiest, longest strike since the 1970s," when a labor dispute shut down BART for three months in 1979.During the tense 3½-hour meeting in Oakland, other workers cursed, accused BART management of "not giving a crap" about them, charged the directors with "acting like children" and demanded that the agency fire its chief negotiator.
Rhetoric like "bloodiest, longest strike" certainly signals hardball.
The unions are intent on scoring big for their members, demanding more than 5% increases in wages each year for the next 4 years.
At a time when riders and taxpayers are not experiencing guaranteed growth in their incomes, the unions want to get ahead of the inflation rate and live larger.
They can make life very unpleasant for the public, and the deal they in essence offer the public is basically blackmail.
Pay up or face endless traffic jams on the bridges and freeways and the resulting air pollution that will follow.
Eye-popping billboard zings famous Republican
Eye-popping billboard zings famous Republican:
"A brand-new Georgia billboard proclaiming South Carolina’s alleged affinity for illegal aliens is raising eyebrows this week.
The sign, posted in Canton, Ga., declares:
“South Carolina welcomes the undocumented. Sen. Lindsey Graham says his state has a labor shortage and wants more immigrants. For job tips, call his office at (864) 646-4090. Located in Pendleton, S.C. Only 2 hours from Atlanta!”"
"A brand-new Georgia billboard proclaiming South Carolina’s alleged affinity for illegal aliens is raising eyebrows this week.
The sign, posted in Canton, Ga., declares:
“South Carolina welcomes the undocumented. Sen. Lindsey Graham says his state has a labor shortage and wants more immigrants. For job tips, call his office at (864) 646-4090. Located in Pendleton, S.C. Only 2 hours from Atlanta!”"
Judicial Watch sues National Archives over sealed Robert Kennedy records at JFK Library
Judicial Watch sues National Archives over sealed Robert Kennedy records at JFK Library - Boston.com:
"But under an unusual agreement reached between the Kennedy family and the National Archives after RFK’s assassination in 1968, his heirs maintain some authority in deciding when the files can be opened.
According to that agreement, the Kennedy family must first deed the records to the National Archives.
The Kennedy family has been accused of thwarting efforts to make them public, something it has denied."
"But under an unusual agreement reached between the Kennedy family and the National Archives after RFK’s assassination in 1968, his heirs maintain some authority in deciding when the files can be opened.
According to that agreement, the Kennedy family must first deed the records to the National Archives.
The Kennedy family has been accused of thwarting efforts to make them public, something it has denied."
Ex- Army Corps official sentenced in contracting scheme of ‘historic proportions’
Ex- Army Corps official sentenced in contracting scheme of ‘historic proportions’ - The Washington Post:
"The case revealed deep flaws in the oversight of federal contracts and prompted a review at the Army Corps of Engineers. "'
"The case revealed deep flaws in the oversight of federal contracts and prompted a review at the Army Corps of Engineers. "'
Chinatown building roach-bombed into collapse, source says, injuring nine
Chinatown building roach-bombed into collapse, source says, injuring nine - NY Daily News:
"A police source tells the Daily News that bug bombs were being 'improperly used' at the hair salon where the explosion happened.
FDNY officials said the blast caused part of the building to collapse."
"A police source tells the Daily News that bug bombs were being 'improperly used' at the hair salon where the explosion happened.
FDNY officials said the blast caused part of the building to collapse."
Cobb County man slaughtered in random hate crime mob attack
Cobb County man slaughtered in random hate crime mob attack:
"On July 1st a group of black gang members brutally attacked and beat a random white pedestrian in Cobb County, Georgia.
He was then knocked onto the road where he was hit by oncoming traffic.
This story received minor coverage in the local news.
If the races had been reversed this would be the biggest news story in the United States.
It would have knocked the Zimmerman trial out of the news."
"On July 1st a group of black gang members brutally attacked and beat a random white pedestrian in Cobb County, Georgia.
He was then knocked onto the road where he was hit by oncoming traffic.
This story received minor coverage in the local news.
If the races had been reversed this would be the biggest news story in the United States.
It would have knocked the Zimmerman trial out of the news."
Muskegon County gives go-ahead for jail project bond sale, up to $40M
Muskegon County gives go-ahead for jail project bond sale, up to $40M | MLive.com:
"The county could sell up to $40 million in bonds, with up to $34 million being spent in the construction fund.
Nonconstruction funds could go toward paying capitalized interest on the bonds and other financing costs."
"The county could sell up to $40 million in bonds, with up to $34 million being spent in the construction fund.
Nonconstruction funds could go toward paying capitalized interest on the bonds and other financing costs."
'ER Visits Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious
'ER Visits Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"The fight over Obamacare and health care reform in general has centered around health care coverage and for many there's a fixation and assumption that simply providing coverage automatically translates into improved health care and greater access to it."
"The fight over Obamacare and health care reform in general has centered around health care coverage and for many there's a fixation and assumption that simply providing coverage automatically translates into improved health care and greater access to it."
Muskegon balks at new Comcast cable agreement, hopes for better deal
Muskegon balks at new Comcast cable agreement, hopes for better deal | MLive.com:
"City commissioners on Tuesday, July 9 unanimously approved a resolution rejecting the initial Comcast offer and requesting negotiations with the cable company with regional offices in Lansing.
The city is seeking free cable connections to city facilities and an extension of the cable system to the city’s Hartshorn Marina, according to a letter Mazade is sending Comcast officials."
"City commissioners on Tuesday, July 9 unanimously approved a resolution rejecting the initial Comcast offer and requesting negotiations with the cable company with regional offices in Lansing.
The city is seeking free cable connections to city facilities and an extension of the cable system to the city’s Hartshorn Marina, according to a letter Mazade is sending Comcast officials."
Thursday, July 11, 2013
China’s great economic leap forward hits the wall
China’s great economic leap forward hits the wall - Telegraph:
"So here’s how it looks.
Years of unsustainable, credit-fuelled growth are brought to a halt by a crushing financial crisis which exposes deep structural flaws at the heart of the economy.
Rarely has the assumption of ever-rising living standards looked so vulnerable, with younger generations forced to pay not just for the crippling legacy of debt their parents leave behind, but for the mounting costs of an ageing population and the consequences of decades-long environmental degradation.
Economic decline, austerity and inter-generational recrimination seem to beckon as populations adjust to the true mediocrity of their circumstances."
"So here’s how it looks.
Years of unsustainable, credit-fuelled growth are brought to a halt by a crushing financial crisis which exposes deep structural flaws at the heart of the economy.
Rarely has the assumption of ever-rising living standards looked so vulnerable, with younger generations forced to pay not just for the crippling legacy of debt their parents leave behind, but for the mounting costs of an ageing population and the consequences of decades-long environmental degradation.
Economic decline, austerity and inter-generational recrimination seem to beckon as populations adjust to the true mediocrity of their circumstances."
Indiana school district loses $300K because students refuse to buy first lady's healthy meals
Indiana school district loses $300K because students refuse to buy first lady's healthy meals - Washington Times:
"School officials in Carmel Clay, Ind., said they lost $300,000 last school year because students are rejecting the healthy menu changes brought on by First Lady Michelle Obama’s federal lunch regulations.
“I’ve had a lot of complaints, especially with the little guys,” Linda Wireman, a food service director for North White School Corp., told JCOnline.
“They get a three-quarters cup of vegetables, but if it’s something they don’t like, it goes down the garbage disposal.
So there are a lot of complaints they’re going home hungry.”"
"School officials in Carmel Clay, Ind., said they lost $300,000 last school year because students are rejecting the healthy menu changes brought on by First Lady Michelle Obama’s federal lunch regulations.
“I’ve had a lot of complaints, especially with the little guys,” Linda Wireman, a food service director for North White School Corp., told JCOnline.
“They get a three-quarters cup of vegetables, but if it’s something they don’t like, it goes down the garbage disposal.
So there are a lot of complaints they’re going home hungry.”"
WAIT, I THOUGHT THE SCIENCE WAS SETTLED: CDC admits long-standing error, there is no benefit in red…
WAIT, I THOUGHT THE SCIENCE WAS SETTLED:
CDC admits long-standing error, there is no benefit in reducing salt.
“It may be that we’re better off with more salt than less, up to 2 or even 3 tsp per day.
How did it happen that such standard medical advice drifted astray, then went un-corrected for so long?”
CDC admits long-standing error, there is no benefit in reducing salt.
“It may be that we’re better off with more salt than less, up to 2 or even 3 tsp per day.
How did it happen that such standard medical advice drifted astray, then went un-corrected for so long?”
The Government Scandal (You Haven’t Heard Of)
The Government Scandal (You Haven’t Heard Of) | Hoover Institution:
"By now it is well-known that public employee contracts with generous wage and benefits are bankrupting state and local governments across the country and encircling the necks of future generations with an anvil of debt. What is almost completely unknown is that the hard-nosed union officials who negotiate lavish contracts for government workers are often paid to do so with taxpayer dollars.
That is part of a widespread practice called “release time,” in which public employees are paid full-time wages and benefits by taxpayers, yet they report and answer not to government officials (or taxpayers) but to their unions.
In turn, release time can be used for lobbying, campaigning, soliciting grievances, union recruiting, and negotiating for higher wages and benefits—all at taxpayer expense."
"By now it is well-known that public employee contracts with generous wage and benefits are bankrupting state and local governments across the country and encircling the necks of future generations with an anvil of debt. What is almost completely unknown is that the hard-nosed union officials who negotiate lavish contracts for government workers are often paid to do so with taxpayer dollars.
That is part of a widespread practice called “release time,” in which public employees are paid full-time wages and benefits by taxpayers, yet they report and answer not to government officials (or taxpayers) but to their unions.
In turn, release time can be used for lobbying, campaigning, soliciting grievances, union recruiting, and negotiating for higher wages and benefits—all at taxpayer expense."
NEA union public school teachers dance to lewd song "Wobble"
NEA union public school teachers dance to lewd song "Wobble" - WatchdogWire - Florida:
"From the NEA teachers union conference:
Maureen Downey has a post on “bad ass” teachers (as they call themselves) and EAG News offers great footage of public school teachers rivalling IRS employees on their dance moves to a rap song:"
"From the NEA teachers union conference:
Maureen Downey has a post on “bad ass” teachers (as they call themselves) and EAG News offers great footage of public school teachers rivalling IRS employees on their dance moves to a rap song:"
Who Is Racist?
Who Is Racist? - Thomas Sowell - Page 1:
"I am so old that I can remember when most of the people promoting race hate were white."
"I am so old that I can remember when most of the people promoting race hate were white."
Give the Clap-Off Bra a big hand
Give the Clap-Off Bra a big hand | Crave - CNET:
"This geeky DIY brassiere pops off when in the vicinity of clapping.
May we recommend leaving it at home when attending concerts and other applause-intensive events?"
"This geeky DIY brassiere pops off when in the vicinity of clapping.
May we recommend leaving it at home when attending concerts and other applause-intensive events?"
Whatever Happened to "Green Jobs"?
Whatever Happened to "Green Jobs"? | Mother Jones:
"When you stop and think about it for a minute, the messaging change here is pretty extraordinary.
After all, four years ago the administration's central talking point on climate change did not mention climate change.
Rather, the idea was that greening our economy would confer a major benefit in the form of a profusion of green jobs.
"It's ironic that the administration, which helped launch 'Don't talk about climate change, talk about economics and jobs,' has flipped to 'Let's talk about climate change and frame it in moral terms,'" says Joe Romm, a former Clinton administration clean energy official "
"When you stop and think about it for a minute, the messaging change here is pretty extraordinary.
After all, four years ago the administration's central talking point on climate change did not mention climate change.
Rather, the idea was that greening our economy would confer a major benefit in the form of a profusion of green jobs.
"It's ironic that the administration, which helped launch 'Don't talk about climate change, talk about economics and jobs,' has flipped to 'Let's talk about climate change and frame it in moral terms,'" says Joe Romm, a former Clinton administration clean energy official "
Police in Michigan seek to ID driver who backed into stroller with child inside, drives off
Police in Michigan seek to ID driver who backed into stroller with child inside, drives off | Fox News:
"The Muskegon Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/152nRA8 ) police released video of the stroller being hit and dragged by a minivan in the parking lot of a Muskegon store."
Muskegon in NATIONAL NEWS!
Again!
Video on FoxNews this AM!
How wonderful!
Plus this one yesterday:http://video.foxnews.com/v/2536248291001/070913hitman1038/
"The Muskegon Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/152nRA8 ) police released video of the stroller being hit and dragged by a minivan in the parking lot of a Muskegon store."
Muskegon in NATIONAL NEWS!
Again!
Video on FoxNews this AM!
How wonderful!
Plus this one yesterday:http://video.foxnews.com/v/2536248291001/070913hitman1038/
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Television station's free event at Muskegon's Smith-Ryerson Park July 11 may create traffic issues
Television station's free event at Muskegon's Smith-Ryerson Park July 11 may create traffic issues | MLive.com:
"Free lunches and milk are provided through the federal government nutrition program and will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. for anyone 18 years old or younger. "
"Free lunches and milk are provided through the federal government nutrition program and will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. for anyone 18 years old or younger. "
Taxes On Recreational Pot Sales Could Top 35 Percent
Taxes On Recreational Pot Sales Could Top 35 Percent « CBS Denver:
"Denver Mayor Michael Hancock wants to add an additional five to 10 percent city tax on top of that."
"Denver Mayor Michael Hancock wants to add an additional five to 10 percent city tax on top of that."
Government geniuses at work
Classical Values » Government geniuses at work:
"I can’t help notice that the ban does not mention alligators or crocodiles.
Or snapping turtles.
Or ferrets.
Or for that matter, lions, tigers and bears.
We are ruled.
And not by smart people."
"I can’t help notice that the ban does not mention alligators or crocodiles.
Or snapping turtles.
Or ferrets.
Or for that matter, lions, tigers and bears.
We are ruled.
And not by smart people."
Model 'regrets £5,000 NHS boob job and wants them reduced'
Josie Cunningham: Model 'regrets £5,000 NHS boob job and wants them reduced' | Mail Online:
"A part-time model who had a £4,800 breast enlargement at taxpayers' expense has said she now wants the implants removed, and is expecting the NHS to foot the bill once more.
Josie Cunningham, 23, has said rather than improving her life her breast enhancement surgery has left her feeling self-conscious and has led to bullying, so she wants them removed.
The aspiring model hit the headlines earlier this year when she had her breasts increased from a 32A to 36DD on the NHS as she said she was being bullied for her smaller cleavage."
"A part-time model who had a £4,800 breast enlargement at taxpayers' expense has said she now wants the implants removed, and is expecting the NHS to foot the bill once more.
Josie Cunningham, 23, has said rather than improving her life her breast enhancement surgery has left her feeling self-conscious and has led to bullying, so she wants them removed.
The aspiring model hit the headlines earlier this year when she had her breasts increased from a 32A to 36DD on the NHS as she said she was being bullied for her smaller cleavage."
RACIAL HATEMONGERING ON THE TAXPAYER’S DIME
Instapundit » Blog Archive » RACIAL HATEMONGERING ON THE TAXPAYER’S DIME
RACIAL HATEMONGERING ON THE TAXPAYER’S DIME:
Newly Released Documents Detail the Department of Justice’s Role in Organizing Trayvon Martin Protests. “Judicial Watch announced today that it has obtained documents proving that the Department of Justice played a major behind-the-scenes role in organizing protests against George Zimmerman. Zimmerman is on trial for second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in February 2012.”
RACIAL HATEMONGERING ON THE TAXPAYER’S DIME:
Newly Released Documents Detail the Department of Justice’s Role in Organizing Trayvon Martin Protests. “Judicial Watch announced today that it has obtained documents proving that the Department of Justice played a major behind-the-scenes role in organizing protests against George Zimmerman. Zimmerman is on trial for second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in February 2012.”
So not only did we have a public statement by the President that might have tainted the jury pool, but now we find the Department of Justice was involved in, basically, organizing a lynch mob?
Related: Disorder: Judge Recesses Zimmerman Trial, Excludes Damning Evidence. “Trayvon Martin’s phone had hundreds of messages discussing criminal behavior, including trafficking black-market firearms.” So maybe the folks at DOJ felt they had something in common with him . . . .
Look at the residents of this ‘gated community’ who lived just in that one spot. It is more diverse than a Democrat photo-op. This neighborhood had young and old, Asians and blacks and whites and Hispanics all living next to each other in peace, but needing gates and a neighborhood watch to protect themselves from outsiders.
Without the race-baiters — now almost exclusively to be found in the Democratic Party and its media wing — Americans get along pretty well. And it’s certainly a more diverse crowd than at Obama Campaign HQ.
Buena Vista receives $2.016 million emergency state loan to pay off an existing loan
Buena Vista receives $2.016 million emergency state loan to pay off an existing loan | MLive.com:
"Jackson said the first priority is to pay off the outstanding note, and use whatever funds are left over to pay outstanding wages to teachers.
The district currently is unable to pay wages teachers earned but elected to receive during the summer months."
"Jackson said the first priority is to pay off the outstanding note, and use whatever funds are left over to pay outstanding wages to teachers.
The district currently is unable to pay wages teachers earned but elected to receive during the summer months."
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