Pentagon Car Rentals: We Don’t Try Harder | TIME.com:
"Eighty-nine of the vehicles were driven less than 1,000 miles each. The Navy, Defense Logistics Agency, the Pentagon Force Protection Agency and the Washington Headquarters Services agency lacked controls to ensure they leased only needed vehicles.
As a result, they spent $2 million annually on the leases when they should have spent only $800,000."
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Oklahoma Anti-Sharia Law Thrown Out by a Federal Judge |
Oklahoma Anti-Sharia Law Thrown Out by a Federal Judge |:
"Tulsa World reports:
An Oklahoma constitutional amendment that would bar the state’s courts from considering or using Sharia law was ruled unconstitutional Thursday by a federal judge in Oklahoma City.
In finding the law in violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Establishment Clause, U.S. District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange issued a permanent injunction prohibiting the certification of the results of the state question that put the Sharia law ban into the state constitution.
“While the public has an interest in the will of the voters being carried out, the Court finds that the public has a more profound and long-term interest in upholding an individual’s constitutional rights,” the judge wrote.
How can a law that is being called upon to protect the Constitution of the United States be considered “unconstitutional?”
I would say "This defies any logic at all" but so much of today's news is illogical.
We are doomed......
"Tulsa World reports:
An Oklahoma constitutional amendment that would bar the state’s courts from considering or using Sharia law was ruled unconstitutional Thursday by a federal judge in Oklahoma City.
In finding the law in violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Establishment Clause, U.S. District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange issued a permanent injunction prohibiting the certification of the results of the state question that put the Sharia law ban into the state constitution.
“While the public has an interest in the will of the voters being carried out, the Court finds that the public has a more profound and long-term interest in upholding an individual’s constitutional rights,” the judge wrote.
How can a law that is being called upon to protect the Constitution of the United States be considered “unconstitutional?”
I would say "This defies any logic at all" but so much of today's news is illogical.
We are doomed......
Armed Washington Man Demands Victim Apologize "For All The Things White People Did To Black People"
Armed Washington Man Demands Victim Apologize "For All The Things White People Did To Black People": "The court document states that the victim identified the man as the "same person who had just pointed a handgun at him for 15-20 seconds and demanded he apologize for all the things white people did to black people."
The victim told the officers that he was “scared out of his mind” during the holdup.
He offered Nyashanu his wallet, but he was not interested in money.
He just wanted an apology.
The victim “apologized profusely” to Nyashanu, who then let him go.
Nyashanu’s gun was loaded when police found him, and he had several more rounds of ammunition in his backpack."
The victim told the officers that he was “scared out of his mind” during the holdup.
He offered Nyashanu his wallet, but he was not interested in money.
He just wanted an apology.
The victim “apologized profusely” to Nyashanu, who then let him go.
Nyashanu’s gun was loaded when police found him, and he had several more rounds of ammunition in his backpack."
Million Muslim March in Washington D.C. Planned for 9-11 Anniversary
Million Muslim March in Washington D.C. Planned for 9-11 Anniversary | Independent Journal Review:
"We at AMPAC (American Political Action Committee) are planning an historic event for 9.11.13 where one million Muslims will march to Washington D.C. and demand that our civil rights be protected by our government.
We are demanding that laws be enacted protecting our 1st amendment .
We are asking President Obama to fulfill his promise from his first campaign for Presidency of a transparent government.
Lastly we are asking for the release of the 9/11 commission report to the American people."
"We at AMPAC (American Political Action Committee) are planning an historic event for 9.11.13 where one million Muslims will march to Washington D.C. and demand that our civil rights be protected by our government.
We are demanding that laws be enacted protecting our 1st amendment .
We are asking President Obama to fulfill his promise from his first campaign for Presidency of a transparent government.
Lastly we are asking for the release of the 9/11 commission report to the American people."
NAACP attacks Dartmouth students who threw 'Crips and Bloods' frat party
NAACP attacks Dartmouth students who threw 'Crips and Bloods' frat party:
"The Dartmouth College chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) harshly criticized a “Bloods and Crips” themed-party, despite apologies from the sorority and fraternity that hosted the event earlier this summer. "
No outrage from the NAACP on the real Bloods or Crips.
Just upset with the playtime ones.....
"The Dartmouth College chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) harshly criticized a “Bloods and Crips” themed-party, despite apologies from the sorority and fraternity that hosted the event earlier this summer. "
No outrage from the NAACP on the real Bloods or Crips.
Just upset with the playtime ones.....
POLITICKING WITH TAXPAYER MONEY
Instapundit » Blog Archive » POLITICKING WITH TAXPAYER MONEY:
The Hill: Health group’s ObamaCare enrollment drive targets states with GOP governors.
“The window to begin enrolling in the law’s new coverage options opens in just 50 days.
Enroll America, a prominent nonprofit with close ties to the White House, said it’s focusing on 10 states as it ramps up a massive education campaign that will ultimately cost tens of millions of dollars.”
Enroll America isn’t just a “nonprofit,” it’s the shady “nonprofit” on whose behalf Kathleen Sebelius was shaking down companies she regulates for donations.
Now this non partisan nonprofit, on whose behalf a sitting Obama Administration official used her official position to raise money, is targeting Republican governors.
Remember when Democrats were complaining about a “culture of corruption?”
The Hill: Health group’s ObamaCare enrollment drive targets states with GOP governors.
“The window to begin enrolling in the law’s new coverage options opens in just 50 days.
Enroll America, a prominent nonprofit with close ties to the White House, said it’s focusing on 10 states as it ramps up a massive education campaign that will ultimately cost tens of millions of dollars.”
Enroll America isn’t just a “nonprofit,” it’s the shady “nonprofit” on whose behalf Kathleen Sebelius was shaking down companies she regulates for donations.
Now this non partisan nonprofit, on whose behalf a sitting Obama Administration official used her official position to raise money, is targeting Republican governors.
Remember when Democrats were complaining about a “culture of corruption?”
Medicaid Expansion is Wrong for Michigan-And why!
Medicaid Expansion [Mackinac Center]:
"The following is a collection of commentaries and analyses that Mackinac Center experts and others have written over the past several months about why Michigan should not expand Medicaid under Obamacare."
"The following is a collection of commentaries and analyses that Mackinac Center experts and others have written over the past several months about why Michigan should not expand Medicaid under Obamacare."
Exec: GM plans to grow Detroit internship program, could expand to Flint
Exec: GM plans to grow Detroit internship program, could expand to Flint | MLive.com:
"....one of 108 students to complete the GM Student Corps internship program, which was introduced in May to develop and implement service projects in Metro Detroit neighborhoods. "
"....one of 108 students to complete the GM Student Corps internship program, which was introduced in May to develop and implement service projects in Metro Detroit neighborhoods. "
Friday, August 16, 2013
Breast implants suicide bomb threat: Heathrow on high alert over “credible” intelligence
Breast implants suicide bomb threat: Heathrow on high alert over “credible” intelligence - Mirror Online:
"Heathrow Airport is on high terror alert amid fears women suicide bombers are ready to strike with explosives concealed in breast implants."
"Heathrow Airport is on high terror alert amid fears women suicide bombers are ready to strike with explosives concealed in breast implants."
These Amazing Maps Show How Threatened Your Home Is by Fires, Floods, and Hurricanes
These Amazing Maps Show How Threatened Your Home Is by Fires, Floods, and Hurricanes | Wired Design | Wired.com:
"When people are shopping for homes, they look at the square footage and compare school districts, but few remember to ask the listing agent about the likelihood of their dream home being flattened by a nightmarish superstorm.
Trulia, the online real estate service, is trying to facilitate this uncomfortable conversation by providing buyers and renters a data visualization tool that maps the historical rate of wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes for a given zip code.
Yesterday, they put the finishing touches on one of the most comprehensive sets of disaster maps available anywhere."
For West Michigan, click on Chicago, biggify and drag the map to see Muskegon.
Amazing!
"When people are shopping for homes, they look at the square footage and compare school districts, but few remember to ask the listing agent about the likelihood of their dream home being flattened by a nightmarish superstorm.
Trulia, the online real estate service, is trying to facilitate this uncomfortable conversation by providing buyers and renters a data visualization tool that maps the historical rate of wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes for a given zip code.
Yesterday, they put the finishing touches on one of the most comprehensive sets of disaster maps available anywhere."
For West Michigan, click on Chicago, biggify and drag the map to see Muskegon.
Amazing!
Amazon Selects Their Favorite Fake Customer Reviews
Amazon Selects Their Favorite Fake Customer Reviews - Slashdot:
"An anonymous reader writes
"Amazon's just created a new web page where they're officially acknowledging fake reviews posted by their customers — and they've even selected their own favorites . ('I was very disappointed to have my uranium confiscated at the airport.
It was a gift for my son for his birthday.
Also, I'm in prison now, so that's not good either...')
On the front page of Amazon, in big orange letters, Amazon posted 'You guys are really funny.'And then — next to a funny picture of a rubber horse head mask — Amazon's linked to a list of some of the very best satirical reviews their customers have submitted over the years, noting fondly that 'occasionally customer creativity goes off the charts in the best possible way...'""
These are hilarious!
"An anonymous reader writes
"Amazon's just created a new web page where they're officially acknowledging fake reviews posted by their customers — and they've even selected their own favorites . ('I was very disappointed to have my uranium confiscated at the airport.
It was a gift for my son for his birthday.
Also, I'm in prison now, so that's not good either...')
On the front page of Amazon, in big orange letters, Amazon posted 'You guys are really funny.'And then — next to a funny picture of a rubber horse head mask — Amazon's linked to a list of some of the very best satirical reviews their customers have submitted over the years, noting fondly that 'occasionally customer creativity goes off the charts in the best possible way...'""
These are hilarious!
10 Michigan farmers markets receive grants for improvements, amenities
10 Michigan farmers markets receive grants for improvements, amenities | MLive.com:
"The 10 winners were chosen from 24 applications that requested $677,904 in funds."
Muskegon, a loser again....
"The 10 winners were chosen from 24 applications that requested $677,904 in funds."
Muskegon, a loser again....
Muskegon County Airport to add bathroom beyond checkpoint
Muskegon County Airport to add bathroom beyond checkpoint | MLive.com:
Muskegon County commissioners, meeting as the board's Transportation Committee, approved a $80,000 Michigan Department of Transportation grant contract for the airport.
The airport will come up with the required 10 percent match.
About $60,000 of the grant will go toward adding a bathroom beyond the checkpoint, said Marty Piette, the airport manager.
He said there haven’t been complaints, but comments on the lack of a bathroom.
“It’s an inconvenience because people have to be screened again if they leave the area to use the bathroom,” Piette said.
The other $20,000 will be used to refurbish the de-ice truck, he said.
Piette said there are no plans in place yet for the bathroom, but he expects the $60,000 will get him through the planning stages.
Gun Control: A Real War on Women
Gun Control: A Real War on Women:
".....gun control is a real war on women. In denying women the right to keep and bear arms, governments at all levels force them into an attic like Mrs. Herman crawled into, but without the benefit of a gun. Instead of shooting their would-be killer or attacker, they must sit behind a locked door and hope the hinges hold until the police arrive. "
".....gun control is a real war on women. In denying women the right to keep and bear arms, governments at all levels force them into an attic like Mrs. Herman crawled into, but without the benefit of a gun. Instead of shooting their would-be killer or attacker, they must sit behind a locked door and hope the hinges hold until the police arrive. "
Wayne County's woes keep widening
Wayne County's woes keep widening | The Detroit News:
"Worse, Ficano’s county is hurtling toward the beginnings of a state takeover, evidently the only kind of reckoning understood by clueless politicians south of Eight Mile.
Anything less is license to practice business as usual — development boondoggles (county jail, Pinnacle Race Track), expensive early retirement packages, local and federal investigations.
We’ve seen this movie before in southeast Michigan:
Wayne County’s credit ratings are tanking.
Its budget deficits are widening.
Its pension fund for county retirees is woefully underfunded.
And what passes for financial management has the attention of the Treasury Department in Lansing."
"Worse, Ficano’s county is hurtling toward the beginnings of a state takeover, evidently the only kind of reckoning understood by clueless politicians south of Eight Mile.
Anything less is license to practice business as usual — development boondoggles (county jail, Pinnacle Race Track), expensive early retirement packages, local and federal investigations.
We’ve seen this movie before in southeast Michigan:
Wayne County’s credit ratings are tanking.
Its budget deficits are widening.
Its pension fund for county retirees is woefully underfunded.
And what passes for financial management has the attention of the Treasury Department in Lansing."
4 Michigan groups get $2.5 million to help sign up uninsured
4 Michigan groups get $2.5 million to help sign up uninsured | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The group getting just more than half of the $2.5 million is Michigan Consumers for Healthcare, whose network is expected to reach low-income uninsured residents in every region across the state.
Others receiving money — about $600,000 more than expected earlier — are Community Bridges Management Inc., the Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services and American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan."
...The U.S. government previously awarded $3.8 million to roughly 30 low-income community health clinics in Michigan to hire about 70 workers to help sign people up for insurance.
"The group getting just more than half of the $2.5 million is Michigan Consumers for Healthcare, whose network is expected to reach low-income uninsured residents in every region across the state.
Others receiving money — about $600,000 more than expected earlier — are Community Bridges Management Inc., the Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services and American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan."
...The U.S. government previously awarded $3.8 million to roughly 30 low-income community health clinics in Michigan to hire about 70 workers to help sign people up for insurance.
Wayne County board ends contract with jail construction company
Wayne County board ends contract with jail construction company | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The five-member Wayne County Building Authority board unanimously voted Thursday to terminate a contract with the construction company building the Wayne County jail in downtown Detroit, which is millions of dollars over budget. "
"The five-member Wayne County Building Authority board unanimously voted Thursday to terminate a contract with the construction company building the Wayne County jail in downtown Detroit, which is millions of dollars over budget. "
Muskegon County schools preparing for Pledge of Allegiance mandate
Muskegon County schools preparing for Pledge of Allegiance mandate | MLive.com:
"Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent Jon Felske recently ordered 400 flags to put in classrooms throughout the district. The task will keep maintenance workers busy leading up to the first day of school Sept. 3."
"Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent Jon Felske recently ordered 400 flags to put in classrooms throughout the district. The task will keep maintenance workers busy leading up to the first day of school Sept. 3."
"When we're having billion-dollar issues about public education, does this ... make a difference in the quality of education for our students?" Felske said. "I have no problem doing it, but is that the biggest educational thing we were able to achieve last year? I'm not non-patriotic, but ...."
Mona Shores Public Schools Superintendent Dave Peden said he believes most classrooms in his district already have flags, and that the elementary students already recite the pledge. Mona Shores High School put flags in all classrooms a couple of years ago, though reciting the Pledge will be new for students there, Peden said.
Peden didn't think forcing schools to provide the Pledge was necessarily appropriate, suggesting that instead "maybe every family should say it before they leave in the morning."
"If it increases student achievement, I'm all for it. I've not been able to make that connection yet," Peden said. "If we felt it was important, we would have already been doing it. Now that we're forced to, we'll be doing it.
"But in the big scheme of things, what difference does it make?" he said. "We have so many other things to worry about.
California Legislators Propose $11 Billion In Higher Taxes and Fees
California Legislators Propose $11 Billion In Higher Taxes and Fees | Heartlander Magazine:
"While refusing to take responsibility for over $100 billion in unfunded pension and retiree health care obligations, California legislators spent the current legislative session coming up with new ways to extract money from their constituents.
According to recent research by the California Taxpayers Association (CalTax), California legislators have introduced approximately $11 billion in tax increases and new or higher fees."
"While refusing to take responsibility for over $100 billion in unfunded pension and retiree health care obligations, California legislators spent the current legislative session coming up with new ways to extract money from their constituents.
According to recent research by the California Taxpayers Association (CalTax), California legislators have introduced approximately $11 billion in tax increases and new or higher fees."
Why Did a Tennessee Grade School Ban Pork?
Why Did a Tennessee Grade School Ban Pork? | FOX News & Commentary: Todd Starnes:
"Third grade teachers at Sunset Elementary School in Brentwood, Tenn. sent home an “Approved Snack List” for the school year and it specifically banned anything that comes from a pig.
“No meats containing pork,” read the memorandum.
“Starting Monday, August 12, 2013 your child must provide their own snack from the above approved snack list.”
Kids could nosh on raw vegetables without dips or sauces, fresh fruit, crackers, pretzels, and popcorn – but no ribs or pork rinds.
“Only choose a food from the following list to bring into school for snack,” the memorandum stated in bold-face type.
“No other food items are permitted.”"
"Third grade teachers at Sunset Elementary School in Brentwood, Tenn. sent home an “Approved Snack List” for the school year and it specifically banned anything that comes from a pig.
“No meats containing pork,” read the memorandum.
“Starting Monday, August 12, 2013 your child must provide their own snack from the above approved snack list.”
Kids could nosh on raw vegetables without dips or sauces, fresh fruit, crackers, pretzels, and popcorn – but no ribs or pork rinds.
“Only choose a food from the following list to bring into school for snack,” the memorandum stated in bold-face type.
“No other food items are permitted.”"
Grassroots Opposition Pushes Sales Tax Hike Vote to Next May, August Ballot
Grassroots Opposition Pushes Sales Tax Hike Vote to Next May, August Ballot | Americans for Prosperity: Michigan:
"According to MIRS News, the vote to increase the sales tax by one percentage point and place this decision before voters has been pushed back until next May or August’s ballot."
"According to MIRS News, the vote to increase the sales tax by one percentage point and place this decision before voters has been pushed back until next May or August’s ballot."
173 cases of alleged interstate voter fraud in Florida & Maryland
173 cases of alleged interstate voter fraud in Florida & Maryland | WatchdogWire – Florida:
"Florida and Maryland state election authorities and the U.S. Department of Justice were formally notified of 173 cases of voters casting ballots simultaneously in both states during federal elections."
"Florida and Maryland state election authorities and the U.S. Department of Justice were formally notified of 173 cases of voters casting ballots simultaneously in both states during federal elections."
Thursday, August 15, 2013
NHS waiting lists are longest in five years
NHS waiting lists are longest in five years - Telegraph:
"Almost 2.9 million people are on a waiting list for treatment at NHS hospitals – the highest level in five years, according to official figures."
"Almost 2.9 million people are on a waiting list for treatment at NHS hospitals – the highest level in five years, according to official figures."
The Obamassiah
thenationalpatriot.com » Blog Archive » The Obamassiah – More Demon Than Deity:"Watch and listen to this poor, misguided, indoctrinated young lad.
Yes, he actually prayed…TO…Obama…Thanking him for everything he has done for “us.”
Perhaps the boy is thanking the holy Obama for the Obama phone or the 2 largest tax hikes in American history."
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