Smart Meters would control thermostats and appliances - WatchdogWire - Pennsylvania:
"Connecticut’s Attorney General agrees, saying Smart Meters “ showed no beneficial impact on total energy usage,” Jepsen said.
“And, the savings that were seen were limited to certain types of customers (very large users) and would be far outweighed by the cost of installing the new meter systems,” he said."
Monday, August 19, 2013
How to Fight Medicaid Expansion, and Free Hot Air Balloon Rides, Thursday
How to Fight Medicaid Expansion, and Free Hot Air Balloon Rides, Thursday
Register for Caledonia/Grand Rapids event.
Registration: 5:30 PM Event Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Caledonia Lakeside Park (at the pavilion) 370 North Lake Drive Caledonia, MI 49316 *Dinner provided
Greetings!
Governor Snyder, health insurance industry lobbyists, and the Obama Administration are pushing to fully implement ObamaCare and expand Medicaid in Michigan.
Join AFP-Michigan on Thursday, August 22nd, in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo area to learn how you can fight back. Come for free food, tethered hot air balloon rides (no charge) and learn from informative speakers why Obamacare's Medicaid expansion is the wrong direction for Michigan.
Thursday, AUGUST 22
Registration: 7:30 AM Event Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Flesher Field Park (at the pavilion) 3664 South 9th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009
*Coffee, bagels, and donuts provided
Registration: 5:30 PM Event Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Caledonia Lakeside Park (at the pavilion) 370 North Lake Drive Caledonia, MI 49316 *Dinner provided
Currently, twenty-one states are not moving forward with expansion because they know Medicaid is a broken, unaffordable system that has "Had No Significant Effect" on health outcomes versus being uninsured.
Michigan should join these 21 states and oppose expansion. To prevent this incredible expansion of government, activists like you need to be armed with the facts so that the message of health care freedom can resonate across this great state. Join AFP and get the facts to share with others in your community.
Don't forget to bring the family!
This event is sponsored by Americans for Prosperity of Michigan.
252 Documented Examples of Barack Obama’s Lying, Lawbreaking, Corruption, Cronyism, etc. |
252 Documented Examples of Barack Obama’s Lying, Lawbreaking, Corruption, Cronyism, etc.
"The following is a contribution from Dan from Squirrel Hill.
The original title of the article is “Obama supporters will go hysterical over this well sourced list of 252 examples of his lying, lawbreaking, corruption, cronyism, etc.” it’s lengthy, but is a ‘one-stop shop’ for all the dirty details on the Obama presidency."
"The following is a contribution from Dan from Squirrel Hill.
The original title of the article is “Obama supporters will go hysterical over this well sourced list of 252 examples of his lying, lawbreaking, corruption, cronyism, etc.” it’s lengthy, but is a ‘one-stop shop’ for all the dirty details on the Obama presidency."
Smokers can light up on some outdoor restaurant patios, new ruling says
Smokers can light up on some outdoor restaurant patios, new ruling says | MLive.com:
"LANSING — Patrons of Michigan bars and restaurants can smoke on outdoor patios and rooftops as long as no food or beverages are served, according to a new interpretation of the law."
"LANSING — Patrons of Michigan bars and restaurants can smoke on outdoor patios and rooftops as long as no food or beverages are served, according to a new interpretation of the law."
"We're building a domestic army"
"We're building a domestic army": "This amazing video out of Maine was called to my attention in the comments last week. With too many outrages concerning the police state (see, "Frisk, Stop and...") and the surveillance state to keep up with, the comments of this Iraq War veteran turned whistleblower are a must-see":
Obamacare Strikes, and Forever 21 Cuts Employees' Hours
Obamacare Strikes, and Forever 21 Cuts Employees' Hours:
"Popular clothing company Forever 21 is the first of what might be many companies to limit its non-management workers’ hours to 29.5 a week, just below the 30-hour minimum that the ACA deems full-time work."
"Popular clothing company Forever 21 is the first of what might be many companies to limit its non-management workers’ hours to 29.5 a week, just below the 30-hour minimum that the ACA deems full-time work."
Deputy treasurer: Wayne County 'worst off' in country for tax foreclosures
Deputy treasurer: Wayne County 'worst off' in country for tax foreclosures | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Cuyahoga County, which encompasses Cleveland, probably runs a distant second, he said. Cuyahoga sent 7,500 delinquency notices in the first half of this year, according to its treasurer's office."
"Cuyahoga County, which encompasses Cleveland, probably runs a distant second, he said. Cuyahoga sent 7,500 delinquency notices in the first half of this year, according to its treasurer's office."
Union Rewards Teachers With Days Off For Giving Money To Union PAC
Union Rewards Teachers With Days Off For Giving Money To Union PAC [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"The Rockford Education Association union says it rewards teachers who give money to support political candidates with "personal days off,"
"The Rockford Education Association union says it rewards teachers who give money to support political candidates with "personal days off,"
Creditors face deadline in Detroit bankruptcy case
Creditors face deadline in Detroit bankruptcy case | MLive.com:
"DETROIT (AP) — Banks, bond insurers, employee pension systems and others who believe they are owed money by Detroit are up against the clock to legally voice opposition to the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.
A federal judge set Monday as the eligibility objection deadline in the bankruptcy petition by Detroit's state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr."
"DETROIT (AP) — Banks, bond insurers, employee pension systems and others who believe they are owed money by Detroit are up against the clock to legally voice opposition to the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.
A federal judge set Monday as the eligibility objection deadline in the bankruptcy petition by Detroit's state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr."
DNR arrests two unlicensed charter boat captains, has warrant for third
DNR arrests two unlicensed charter boat captains, has warrant for third | MLive.com:
"Boaters who take passengers for hire need to hold Coast Guard captain’s licenses and submit their watercraft to regular boat inspections.
People who fall afoul of the charter boat laws risk fines up to $1,000, jail terms of up to a year and the seizure of their boats."
“Our legal charter boats out there … we’re probably running about 1,600 in the state,” Jurcich said. When an unlicensed competitor undercuts market prices, “we start getting calls from the legitimate operators.”
"Boaters who take passengers for hire need to hold Coast Guard captain’s licenses and submit their watercraft to regular boat inspections.
People who fall afoul of the charter boat laws risk fines up to $1,000, jail terms of up to a year and the seizure of their boats."
“Our legal charter boats out there … we’re probably running about 1,600 in the state,” Jurcich said. When an unlicensed competitor undercuts market prices, “we start getting calls from the legitimate operators.”
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Sunday night links | AEIdeas
Sunday night links | AEIdeas:
"9. List of the 50 Highest Grossing North American Concert Tours from 2000 to 2009."
http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/TopTourOfTheDecade.pdf
"9. List of the 50 Highest Grossing North American Concert Tours from 2000 to 2009."
http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/TopTourOfTheDecade.pdf
Fed's taper signal revives a Wall Street memory
Fed's taper signal revives a Wall Street memory - Economics - AEI:
"A seasoned, albeit cynical, Salomon Brothers bond trader taught me that "when the winds are strong even turkeys fly."
By this he meant that when global liquidity conditions are strong even countries with the weakest of economic fundamentals are able to place government bonds at very favorable interest rates.
By the same token, when global liquidity dries up, those very same countries with weak fundamentals get truly punished by the market."
"A seasoned, albeit cynical, Salomon Brothers bond trader taught me that "when the winds are strong even turkeys fly."
By this he meant that when global liquidity conditions are strong even countries with the weakest of economic fundamentals are able to place government bonds at very favorable interest rates.
By the same token, when global liquidity dries up, those very same countries with weak fundamentals get truly punished by the market."
Michigan Freedom Fund lists 6 embarrassing Democrats
Tim Skubick: Michigan Freedom Fund lists 6 embarrassing Democrats | MLive.com
At the top of the list, he dragged out a 2006 campaign spending violation by Mark Schauer. Maybe you’ve heard of him, although 70% of the voters have not. He’s the likely D running against Gov. Snyder.
The Schauer campaign was fined $200,000 for allegedly “ disregarding campaign finance laws.” Hit number one.
Hit number two.
Rep. Brian Banks (D-Detroit) has had his problems with the law and Mr. McNeilly is aggrieved that the House Democrats have done nothing about it other than to appoint Mr. Banks to the Criminal Justice committee. (Snicker, snicker.)
Hit number three.
A former state supreme court justice, Democrat Diane Hathaway, has traded in her black robe for a prison uniform. She’s in the slammer for shady business dealings.
Hit number four.
Where or where has Charles Pugh gone? The former president of the embattled Detroit City Council has been AWOL “after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a teen boy” surfaced. Maybe Mr. Pugh is with Carman Santiago?
Hit number five.
Former Detroit Council woman Monica Conyers recently finished a prison term for bribery.
And hit number six: Kwame Kilpatrick is currently in the slammer but not with Ms. Hathaway.
Well there you have it, six hits or as the Freedom Fund sums it up, “One Michigan Democrat after another is either in prison, just got out of prison or is on their way there soon.”
Beach officer fired over Trayvon Martin comments
Beach officer fired over Trayvon Martin comments | www.palmbeachpost.com:
"The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported (http://bit.ly/15XKSpo ) Todd Snipes was fired Friday for unprofessional conduct.
County officials say Snipes showed "horrible judgment made worse during a racially charged atmosphere."
Snipes is accused of writing a post on Facebook after George Zimmerman's acquittal in the 17-year-old's death that read:
"Another thug gone.
Pull up your pants and be respectful.
Bye bye thug r.i.p."
Snipes was a Volusia lifeguard for 24 years and a law enforcement officer for 15.
An official said Snipes apologized but that his remorse was "not in any way proportionate to this damage."
"The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported (http://bit.ly/15XKSpo ) Todd Snipes was fired Friday for unprofessional conduct.
County officials say Snipes showed "horrible judgment made worse during a racially charged atmosphere."
Snipes is accused of writing a post on Facebook after George Zimmerman's acquittal in the 17-year-old's death that read:
"Another thug gone.
Pull up your pants and be respectful.
Bye bye thug r.i.p."
Snipes was a Volusia lifeguard for 24 years and a law enforcement officer for 15.
An official said Snipes apologized but that his remorse was "not in any way proportionate to this damage."
Attorneys general raise privacy concerns over ObamaCare navigators (video) - The Hill's Healthwatch
Attorneys general raise privacy concerns over ObamaCare navigators (video) - The Hill's Healthwatch: "Bondi said that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is making it easier for someone to be hired as a so-called navigator, cutting back on background checks and eliminating a fingerprinting requirement, which could make it easier for a person’s private information to fall into the wrong hands.
“Because of time constraints, HHS [is] cutting back on the requirement to become a navigator, meaning they're not going to be doing background checks.
They're not going to be fingerprinting these people,” said Bondi in an interview with Fox.
“And it's more than navigators. It's people that assist the navigators.
Now, these navigators will have our consumers throughout the country's most personal and private information — tax return information, Social Security information.
And our biggest fear, of course, is identity theft.”
“Because of time constraints, HHS [is] cutting back on the requirement to become a navigator, meaning they're not going to be doing background checks.
They're not going to be fingerprinting these people,” said Bondi in an interview with Fox.
“And it's more than navigators. It's people that assist the navigators.
Now, these navigators will have our consumers throughout the country's most personal and private information — tax return information, Social Security information.
And our biggest fear, of course, is identity theft.”
Another Day, Another 100 Million Down the Rat Hole |
Another Day, Another 100 Million Down the Rat Hole |:
"In keeping with their practice of throwing money at nearly bankrupt green energy companies, the Obama administration dumped 100 million dollars into a nearly bankrupt company named Ecotality.
At the time the grant was given to Ecotality, they were nearly bankrupt, but the executives were offered 1 million dollars by their Chinese partners if they could secure free government money.
It turned out to be a slam dunk."
"In keeping with their practice of throwing money at nearly bankrupt green energy companies, the Obama administration dumped 100 million dollars into a nearly bankrupt company named Ecotality.
At the time the grant was given to Ecotality, they were nearly bankrupt, but the executives were offered 1 million dollars by their Chinese partners if they could secure free government money.
It turned out to be a slam dunk."
The 'clown controversy' is further evidence that the left is freaking out
Blog: The 'clown controversy' is further evidence that the left is freaking out:
"So why is the left so whiny?
What's the big deal about "a clown being clownish" by wearing the president's mask?
The answer is this:
"So why is the left so whiny?
What's the big deal about "a clown being clownish" by wearing the president's mask?
The answer is this:
State police and lawmakers want to boost speed limits across Michigan
State police and lawmakers want to boost speed limits across Michigan | Michigan Radio:
"Republican state Senator Rick Jones plans to introduce legislation next month to increase the limits.
The former county sheriff says the measure would also reduce speed traps."
"Republican state Senator Rick Jones plans to introduce legislation next month to increase the limits.
The former county sheriff says the measure would also reduce speed traps."
Texas Police Hit Organic Farm With Massive SWAT Raid
Texas Police Hit Organic Farm With Massive SWAT Raid:
The raid on the Garden of Eden farm appears to be the latest example of police departments using SWAT teams and paramilitary tactics to enforce less serious crimes. A Fox television affiliate reported this week, for example, that police in St. Louis County, Mo., brought out the SWAT team to serve an administrative warrant. The report went on to explain that all felony warrants are served with a SWAT team, regardless whether the crime being alleged involves violence.
In recent years, SWAT teams have been called out to perform regulatory alcohol inspections at a bar in Manassas Park, Va.; to raid bars for suspected underage drinking in New Haven, Conn.; to perform license inspections at barbershops in Orlando, Fla.; and to raid a gay bar in Atlanta where police suspected customers and employees were having public sex. A federal investigation later found that Atlanta police had made up the allegations of public sex.
Other raids have been conducted on food co-ops and Amish farms suspected of selling unpasteurized milk products. The federal government has for years been conducting raids on medical marijuana dispensaries in states that have legalized them, even though the businesses operate openly and are unlikely to pose any threat to the safety of federal enforcers.
SWAT Team raids?!!!
September 11, 2012: A day that will live in infamy
Articles: September 11, 2012: A day that will live in infamy:
"The al-Qaeda message on September 11, 2012 was instantly understood in the White House, where Valerie Jarrett, Barack Obama, and John Brennan are intimately familiar with the war theology of Islam.
They constantly find ways to enable it.
The flood of lies about Benghazi was engineered by our media and Democrat Party Machine, to cover up al-Qaeda's obvious message to the world.
Hillary Clinton and her husband were of course complicit in that massive cover-up.
Oil money may be buying the Hillary run for president of the United States.
Today our media-political class is still trying to make you forget September 11, 2012."
"The al-Qaeda message on September 11, 2012 was instantly understood in the White House, where Valerie Jarrett, Barack Obama, and John Brennan are intimately familiar with the war theology of Islam.
They constantly find ways to enable it.
The flood of lies about Benghazi was engineered by our media and Democrat Party Machine, to cover up al-Qaeda's obvious message to the world.
Hillary Clinton and her husband were of course complicit in that massive cover-up.
Oil money may be buying the Hillary run for president of the United States.
Today our media-political class is still trying to make you forget September 11, 2012."
Black woman kills 12 y.o. white boy with blow torch |
Censored News: Black woman kills 12 y.o. white boy with blow torch |:
"But have you heard or seen news about a 44-year-old black woman named Mona Nelson who is on trial for the murder-by-blow-torch of a 12-year-old white Texas boy, Jonathan Foster?
Even worse, Nelson committed the murder more than 2½ years ago, on Christmas Eve 2010 — but we’d heard/seen NOTHING about this.
That’s because in Obama’s America, blacks now enjoy “black skin privilege” and Big Media simply turn a blind eye to black crimes, especially black-on-white crimes."
"But have you heard or seen news about a 44-year-old black woman named Mona Nelson who is on trial for the murder-by-blow-torch of a 12-year-old white Texas boy, Jonathan Foster?
Even worse, Nelson committed the murder more than 2½ years ago, on Christmas Eve 2010 — but we’d heard/seen NOTHING about this.
That’s because in Obama’s America, blacks now enjoy “black skin privilege” and Big Media simply turn a blind eye to black crimes, especially black-on-white crimes."
CDC Study Ordered by Obama Contradicts White House Anti-gun Narrative
CDC Study Ordered by Obama Contradicts White House Anti-gun Narrative:
"For example, the majority of gun-related deaths between 2000 and 2010 were due to suicide and not criminal violence:
.....defensive use of guns “is a common occurrence,” according to the study:
Almost all national survey estimates indicate that defensive gun uses by victims are at least as common as offensive uses by criminals, with estimates of annual uses ranging from about 500,000 to more than 3 million per year, in the context of about 300,000 violent crimes involving firearms in 2008.
Accidental deaths due to firearms has continued to fall as well, with “the number of unintentional deaths due to firearm-related incidents account[ing] for less than 1 percent of all unintentional fatalities in 2010.”
"For example, the majority of gun-related deaths between 2000 and 2010 were due to suicide and not criminal violence:
.....defensive use of guns “is a common occurrence,” according to the study:
Almost all national survey estimates indicate that defensive gun uses by victims are at least as common as offensive uses by criminals, with estimates of annual uses ranging from about 500,000 to more than 3 million per year, in the context of about 300,000 violent crimes involving firearms in 2008.
Accidental deaths due to firearms has continued to fall as well, with “the number of unintentional deaths due to firearm-related incidents account[ing] for less than 1 percent of all unintentional fatalities in 2010.”
Indiana union’s “Ponzi-like scheme” will cost National Education Association $14 million
Indiana union’s “Ponzi-like scheme” will cost National Education Association $14 million - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc
The state sued ISTA and NEA, claiming more than $27 million was owed to participating school districts after the trust went under due to bad, high-risk investments.
Under the terms of the settlement, NEA and ISTA will pay $14 million to the state within 10 days of all 27 school districts involved agreeing to the terms. Which union owes what was not disclosed, but it is academic since the Indiana affiliate is millions of dollars in the red and still effectively under NEA administratorship. The immediate payment will have to come from NEA’s national coffers, which means teachers all across the country are on the hook again to bail out ISTA.
City of Muskegon agrees to purchase new downtown farmers market for $1
City of Muskegon agrees to purchase new downtown farmers market for $1 | MLive.com:
"MUSKEGON, MI – As work progresses on the construction of a new $3 million-plus Muskegon Farmers Market in downtown Muskegon, a non-profit development group and the city of Muskegon have agreed to terms of a property transfer."
"MUSKEGON, MI – As work progresses on the construction of a new $3 million-plus Muskegon Farmers Market in downtown Muskegon, a non-profit development group and the city of Muskegon have agreed to terms of a property transfer."
Saturday, August 17, 2013
University of Maryland Eastern Shore professors to get bulletproof whiteboards
University of Maryland Eastern Shore professors to get bulletproof whiteboards - Baltimore Sun:
"Calling "campus violence a reality" to prepare for, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore announced plans Thursday to spend $60,000 on the Clark Kent of teacher supplies: an innocuous-looking white board that can stop bullets.
The high-tech tablet — which hangs on a hook, measures 18 by 20 inches and comes in pink, blue and green — can be used as a personal shield for professors under attack, according to the company that makes it, and a portable writing pad in quieter times."
"Calling "campus violence a reality" to prepare for, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore announced plans Thursday to spend $60,000 on the Clark Kent of teacher supplies: an innocuous-looking white board that can stop bullets.
The high-tech tablet — which hangs on a hook, measures 18 by 20 inches and comes in pink, blue and green — can be used as a personal shield for professors under attack, according to the company that makes it, and a portable writing pad in quieter times."
Pentagon Car Rentals: We Don’t Try Harder
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."
"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."
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."
THE RULING CLASS TAKES CARE OF ITS OWN
Instapundit » Blog Archive » THE RULING CLASS TAKES CARE OF ITS OWN: Corrupt former mayor right at home teaching at Harvard.
THE RULING CLASS TAKES CARE OF ITS OWN: Corrupt former mayor right at home teaching at Harvard. “Antonio Villaraigosa, a former mayor of Los Angeles who racked up countless ethics violations and used taxpayers money to refurbish his yacht, will lecture at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in the fall.”
A key role of the academic sector is to provide landing pads for retired/disgraced politicians, as well as holding areas for those waiting out an election cycle. Related: Politico: Hillary Clinton considering academic options. “Hillary Clinton is fielding offers from colleges and universities — including Harvard and her law school alma mater, Yale — to give her a formal academic role, a move that would give her a platform outside her family’s foundation. . . . The advantage to Clinton of an academic platform, beyond the scope of her policy interests, could be huge for someone considering a presidential run. It would provide her with a credible backdrop for speeches and events that would take her outside of a hotel ballroom or something sponsored by her family’s foundation or another outside group.”
If elected President, she’ll no doubt find a way to return the favor.
A key role of the academic sector is to provide landing pads for retired/disgraced politicians, as well as holding areas for those waiting out an election cycle. Related: Politico: Hillary Clinton considering academic options. “Hillary Clinton is fielding offers from colleges and universities — including Harvard and her law school alma mater, Yale — to give her a formal academic role, a move that would give her a platform outside her family’s foundation. . . . The advantage to Clinton of an academic platform, beyond the scope of her policy interests, could be huge for someone considering a presidential run. It would provide her with a credible backdrop for speeches and events that would take her outside of a hotel ballroom or something sponsored by her family’s foundation or another outside group.”
If elected President, she’ll no doubt find a way to return the favor.
DOJ, FBI admit they inflated claims about mortgage fraud crackdown last year
DOJ, FBI admit they inflated claims about mortgage fraud crackdown last year | Fox News:
"According to a memo circulated by the FBI and a correction posted online by the Justice Department, the number of defendants, the number of victims and the size of the losses are, in reality, a fraction of what officials claimed last October. "
....The DOJ and FBI had long been dogged by claims that their numbers were inflated. Bloomberg has been reporting since October that the cases cited by Holder included charges filed during the George W. Bush administration.
"According to a memo circulated by the FBI and a correction posted online by the Justice Department, the number of defendants, the number of victims and the size of the losses are, in reality, a fraction of what officials claimed last October. "
....The DOJ and FBI had long been dogged by claims that their numbers were inflated. Bloomberg has been reporting since October that the cases cited by Holder included charges filed during the George W. Bush administration.
China Zoo Under Fire for Disguising Dog as Lion
China Zoo Under Fire for Disguising Dog as Lion:
"A Chinese zoo's supposed "African lion" was exposed as a fraud when the dog used as a substitute started barking."
"A Chinese zoo's supposed "African lion" was exposed as a fraud when the dog used as a substitute started barking."
Michigan bill would treat Bridge Card, concealed pistol permit as voter ID on election day
Michigan bill would treat Bridge Card, concealed pistol permit as voter ID on election day | MLive.com:
"LANSING, MI -- Michigan Democrats looking to make elections more accessible want to allow residents to vote with various forms of identification, including Bridge Cards and concealed pistol permits."
"LANSING, MI -- Michigan Democrats looking to make elections more accessible want to allow residents to vote with various forms of identification, including Bridge Cards and concealed pistol permits."
Michigan appeals court says right-to-work law applies to state employees
Michigan appeals court says right-to-work law applies to state employees | MLive.com:
"LANSING -- Unions and the civil service commission took a hit today when the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the legislature within its authority when it passed a right-to-work law that prevents civil service employees from being required to pay "agency fees."
Under the ruling, non-union employees no longer need to pay fees that are essentially union dues and the civil service commission's authority over more than 35,000 state employees may have been diminished."
A victory for the little people!
YES!
"LANSING -- Unions and the civil service commission took a hit today when the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the legislature within its authority when it passed a right-to-work law that prevents civil service employees from being required to pay "agency fees."
Under the ruling, non-union employees no longer need to pay fees that are essentially union dues and the civil service commission's authority over more than 35,000 state employees may have been diminished."
A victory for the little people!
YES!
Governor Snyder: Pontiac Schools in financial emergency
Governor Snyder: Pontiac Schools in financial emergency | Crain's Detroit Business:
"PONTIAC – Gov. Rick Snyder confirmed Wednesday that Pontiac's public schools are in a financial emergency, leaving district officials seven days to choose one of four government options to correct the problems."
"PONTIAC – Gov. Rick Snyder confirmed Wednesday that Pontiac's public schools are in a financial emergency, leaving district officials seven days to choose one of four government options to correct the problems."
Wayne County narrows plan for half-built jail site to 3 proposals
Wayne County narrows plan for half-built jail site to 3 proposals | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The Wayne County Executive Office told the County Commission that it would take another 30 to 60 days to "fully vet" three of the five proposals to redevelop the half-built jail site on Gratiot Avenue near I-375 downtown and its other four county justice operations. "
"The Wayne County Executive Office told the County Commission that it would take another 30 to 60 days to "fully vet" three of the five proposals to redevelop the half-built jail site on Gratiot Avenue near I-375 downtown and its other four county justice operations. "
World Gone Mad - Bill Whittle
PJTV - World Gone Mad - Bill Whittle:
"President Obama took yet another vacation.
This time, Obama used combat aircraft to fly his dog to his luxurious Martha's Vineyard holiday rental, all while his government, including Attorney General Eric Holder, continues to flout the law.
While Obama plays golf, the NSA continues to abuse power.
Will Obama's world gone mad collapse?
Bill Whittle gives you the answers."
"President Obama took yet another vacation.
This time, Obama used combat aircraft to fly his dog to his luxurious Martha's Vineyard holiday rental, all while his government, including Attorney General Eric Holder, continues to flout the law.
While Obama plays golf, the NSA continues to abuse power.
Will Obama's world gone mad collapse?
Bill Whittle gives you the answers."
Cops dealing Doritos at post-legalization Hempfest
My Way News - Cops dealing Doritos at post-legalization Hempfest:
"Oh, and the Seattle police - who have long turned a lenient eye on Hempfest tokers - don't plan to be writing tickets or making arrests.
They'll be busy handing out Doritos.
"I think it's going to be a lot of fun," said Sgt. Sean Whitcomb, department spokesman and junk-food-dispenser-in-chief. "
"Oh, and the Seattle police - who have long turned a lenient eye on Hempfest tokers - don't plan to be writing tickets or making arrests.
They'll be busy handing out Doritos.
"I think it's going to be a lot of fun," said Sgt. Sean Whitcomb, department spokesman and junk-food-dispenser-in-chief. "
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
An apology letter to Mr. Obama
An apology letter to Mr. Obama | The Matt Walsh Blog:
The fact is, a rodeo clown in Missouri made fun of you.
Nothing can ever ease the pain he has caused.
This sort of crass lampooning of public officials has never happened at a rodeo until now, and I know that because a bunch of people who have never been within 150 miles of a rodeo said so.
The fact is, a rodeo clown in Missouri made fun of you.
Nothing can ever ease the pain he has caused.
This sort of crass lampooning of public officials has never happened at a rodeo until now, and I know that because a bunch of people who have never been within 150 miles of a rodeo said so.
And then — worse still — the crowd erupted in applause at the spectacle of a guy in an Obama mask being chased by a rampaging bull.
Racists, the lot of ‘em!
I mean, Bush never got this sort of treatment.
Nobody ever mocked or satirized him.
No crude jokes were told about him.
Nobody ever wished violence or death upon him.
Ever.
You know why?
Because he’s white.
White presidents always get treated nicely, especially white Republicans.
Just ask Lincoln.
The whole country agreed for over two centuries that we don’t ever insult presidents, then you get into office and all of a sudden every day is Pick on the President Day.
Outrageous!
Besides, you are due some respect.
Besides, you are due some respect.
You’ve earned it.
You’ve done nothing but serve these people and make their lives better, and this is how they treat you? Ungrateful brats.
You should drone bomb these haters.
Just kidding.
But seriously, you should.
What Global Warming? 2012 Data Confirms Earth In Cooling Trend
What Global Warming? 2012 Data Confirms Earth In Cooling Trend | CNS News:
“When one carefully reads the report, we find that the NOAA findings actually do confirm precisely what the skeptics have been claiming all along:
1. The Earth has stopped warming.
2. The climate models exaggerated future warming [caused by] CO2 climate sensitivity is much lower than we first thought."
“When one carefully reads the report, we find that the NOAA findings actually do confirm precisely what the skeptics have been claiming all along:
1. The Earth has stopped warming.
2. The climate models exaggerated future warming [caused by] CO2 climate sensitivity is much lower than we first thought."
DC Transgender Law Allows Birth Certificate Revision
DC Transgender Law Allows Birth Certificate Revision:
"A new law in Washington DC allows individuals to change the sex designation on their birth certificate based on the gender they personally identify as, no matter what sexual organs they actually have.
It's called the Marriage Officiant Amendment Act of 2013 and it repeals the old law that requires a surgical sex-change operation for an official gender switch on an individual's birth certificate.
Now, people who want to change their assigned sex in the eyes of the state only need to provide a written request and a signed statement from a healthcare provider."
"A new law in Washington DC allows individuals to change the sex designation on their birth certificate based on the gender they personally identify as, no matter what sexual organs they actually have.
It's called the Marriage Officiant Amendment Act of 2013 and it repeals the old law that requires a surgical sex-change operation for an official gender switch on an individual's birth certificate.
Now, people who want to change their assigned sex in the eyes of the state only need to provide a written request and a signed statement from a healthcare provider."
NBC's Meet The Press Falls To 21-Year Ratings Low
NBC's Meet The Press Falls To 21-Year Ratings Low | Mediaite:
"Meet the Press–the longest-running show on network television, as its announcer reminds the audience every week–has recently fallen to a 21-year low. "
Shock!
"Meet the Press–the longest-running show on network television, as its announcer reminds the audience every week–has recently fallen to a 21-year low. "
Shock!
What Global Warming? 2012 Data Confirms Earth In Cooling Trend
What Global Warming? 2012 Data Confirms Earth In Cooling Trend | CNS News:
"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released its “State of the Climate in 2012” report, which states that “worldwide, 2012 was among the 10 warmest years on record.”
But the report “fails to mention [2012] was one of the coolest of the decade, and thus confirms the cooling trend,” according to an analysis by climate blogger Pierre Gosselin.
“To no one’s surprise, the report gives the reader the impression that warming is galloping ahead out of control,” writes Gosselin.
“But their data shows just the opposite.”
"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released its “State of the Climate in 2012” report, which states that “worldwide, 2012 was among the 10 warmest years on record.”
But the report “fails to mention [2012] was one of the coolest of the decade, and thus confirms the cooling trend,” according to an analysis by climate blogger Pierre Gosselin.
“To no one’s surprise, the report gives the reader the impression that warming is galloping ahead out of control,” writes Gosselin.
“But their data shows just the opposite.”
MEA President Goes After Local Teachers' Union President
MEA President Goes After Local Teachers' Union President [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"His most recent target is Jim Perialas, president of the Roscommon Teachers Association, an independent teachers' union that was formed after Roscommon teachers voted to decertify and form a local union last year.
Cook sent out an email recently to MEA members that said Perialas negotiated a contract that cut compensation for Roscommon teachers "up to 20 percent."
The email went on to attack Perialas, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and others who support the state's right-to-work law, which gives teachers the freedom to choose whether they want to financially support a union in order to have a job.
The problem is that Cook's claims about 20 percent cuts aren't true, Perialas said. "
What's harder to understand is why teachers seem to be just fine with their union bosses lying to them.
"His most recent target is Jim Perialas, president of the Roscommon Teachers Association, an independent teachers' union that was formed after Roscommon teachers voted to decertify and form a local union last year.
Cook sent out an email recently to MEA members that said Perialas negotiated a contract that cut compensation for Roscommon teachers "up to 20 percent."
The email went on to attack Perialas, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and others who support the state's right-to-work law, which gives teachers the freedom to choose whether they want to financially support a union in order to have a job.
The problem is that Cook's claims about 20 percent cuts aren't true, Perialas said. "
What's harder to understand is why teachers seem to be just fine with their union bosses lying to them.
FORMER ILL. REP. JESSE JACKSON JR. TO BE SENTENCED
News from The Associated Press:
"Former Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandra, learn their fates Wednesday when a federal judge sentences the one-time power couple for misusing $750,000 in campaign money on everything from a gold-plated Rolex watch and mink capes to vacations and mounted elk heads."
Scum, spawn of scum, wife of scum, daughter-in-law of scum.
Democrats all.
"Former Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandra, learn their fates Wednesday when a federal judge sentences the one-time power couple for misusing $750,000 in campaign money on everything from a gold-plated Rolex watch and mink capes to vacations and mounted elk heads."
Scum, spawn of scum, wife of scum, daughter-in-law of scum.
Democrats all.
More than half of public assistance recipients in job-training program found employment, report says
More than half of public assistance recipients in job-training program found employment, report says | OregonLive.com:
"But only 39 percent of participants were able to get off state-sponsored medical programs, and 22 percent were able to get off food stamps.
The statistics indicate the jobs participants found were relatively low-paying -- enough to disqualify them from receiving cash welfare but not from food stamps or medical assistance."
"But only 39 percent of participants were able to get off state-sponsored medical programs, and 22 percent were able to get off food stamps.
The statistics indicate the jobs participants found were relatively low-paying -- enough to disqualify them from receiving cash welfare but not from food stamps or medical assistance."
Ficano could present plan today for over-budget Wayne County jail project
Ficano could present plan today for over-budget Wayne County jail project | The Detroit News:
"Detroit— Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano could present a plan Wednesday on what to do with an over-budget jail whose construction delays are costing taxpayers about $500,000 per week.
Ficano’s aides are scheduled to meet with county commissioners at 2 p.m. to lay out options, two months to the day after he imposed a 60-day work stoppage on the project at Gratiot and Madison.
County officials have spent about $120 million on the project so far.
Ficano stopped work June 6 after contractors estimated the 2,000-bed facility would cost $391 million, 30 percent more than budgeted. "
"Detroit— Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano could present a plan Wednesday on what to do with an over-budget jail whose construction delays are costing taxpayers about $500,000 per week.
Ficano’s aides are scheduled to meet with county commissioners at 2 p.m. to lay out options, two months to the day after he imposed a 60-day work stoppage on the project at Gratiot and Madison.
County officials have spent about $120 million on the project so far.
Ficano stopped work June 6 after contractors estimated the 2,000-bed facility would cost $391 million, 30 percent more than budgeted. "
Former top city hall official pleads guilty in Detroit pension fund bribery case
Former top city hall official pleads guilty in Detroit pension fund bribery case | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"A former City Hall operative in Detroit pleaded guilty to bribery today, admitting he pocketed $15,000 in cash bribes from an Atlanta businessman in exchange for political favors involving dealings before the city’s embattled pension funds."
Bidnez as usual.....
"A former City Hall operative in Detroit pleaded guilty to bribery today, admitting he pocketed $15,000 in cash bribes from an Atlanta businessman in exchange for political favors involving dealings before the city’s embattled pension funds."
Bidnez as usual.....
The Gruesome Story of a Murdered Tennessee Couple You May Have Never Heard
The Gruesome Story of a Murdered Tennessee Couple You May Have Never Heard – But That You Will Never Forget | Video | TheBlaze.com:
"By the time Christian was taken into the living room, the five attackers realized they had left their DNA on their victim.
In an attempt to cover their tracks, they poured bleach down her throat and on her body before they wrapped her body in black garbage bags and covered her head in a plastic grocery bag.
“She was then placed in a garbage can in the kitchen of the house — all of this while she was still alive,” Beck noted.
“Channon Christian’s last minutes on earth were spent slowly suffocating in a garbage can after she had been savagely beaten and raped for hours,” he added.
Beck slammed “so-called” civil rights leaders Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson for failing to demand justice in the brutal case.
He criticized the media just as harshly for failing to give the story the coverage it deserved."
Black on white crime .... that doesn't really exist.... right?
"By the time Christian was taken into the living room, the five attackers realized they had left their DNA on their victim.
In an attempt to cover their tracks, they poured bleach down her throat and on her body before they wrapped her body in black garbage bags and covered her head in a plastic grocery bag.
“She was then placed in a garbage can in the kitchen of the house — all of this while she was still alive,” Beck noted.
“Channon Christian’s last minutes on earth were spent slowly suffocating in a garbage can after she had been savagely beaten and raped for hours,” he added.
Beck slammed “so-called” civil rights leaders Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson for failing to demand justice in the brutal case.
He criticized the media just as harshly for failing to give the story the coverage it deserved."
Black on white crime .... that doesn't really exist.... right?
Salon Warns Public Workers: Your Pensions Are Not Safe
Salon Warns Public Workers: Your Pensions Are Not Safe | Via Meadia:
"It’s taken a while, but mainstream publications are finally coming to terms with the severity of the public pension crisis.
After Detroit declared bankruptcy last month, the NYT noted that Chicago could be next in line.
Now Salon is weighing in with an even more expansive warning that Detroit’s and Stockton’s attempts to discharge their pension obligations in bankruptcy may tempt other states and cities with similar public pension woes:"
"It’s taken a while, but mainstream publications are finally coming to terms with the severity of the public pension crisis.
After Detroit declared bankruptcy last month, the NYT noted that Chicago could be next in line.
Now Salon is weighing in with an even more expansive warning that Detroit’s and Stockton’s attempts to discharge their pension obligations in bankruptcy may tempt other states and cities with similar public pension woes:"
North Carolina governor signs measure requiring voter ID
North Carolina governor signs measure requiring voter ID | The Detroit News:
"North Carolina’s governor on Monday quietly signed a measure into law that overhauls the state’s election laws to require government-issued photo IDs at the polls and to shorten early voting, moves that drew stinging criticism and threats of legal action from the NAACP and other groups."
Stay strong!
"North Carolina’s governor on Monday quietly signed a measure into law that overhauls the state’s election laws to require government-issued photo IDs at the polls and to shorten early voting, moves that drew stinging criticism and threats of legal action from the NAACP and other groups."
Stay strong!
OFA Gets Zero Attendance for Climate Change Rally
OFA Gets Zero Attendance for Climate Change Rally | Washington Free Beacon:
"Not a single person showed up at the Georgetown waterfront Tuesday for a climate change agenda event put on by Organizing for Action, the shadowy nonprofit advocacy group born out of President Obama’s 2012 campaign,"
"Not a single person showed up at the Georgetown waterfront Tuesday for a climate change agenda event put on by Organizing for Action, the shadowy nonprofit advocacy group born out of President Obama’s 2012 campaign,"
Obamacare 'navigators' program invites massive fraud
Obamacare 'navigators' program invites massive fraud | WashingtonExaminer.com:
That identity theft and insurance scams will occur once the Obamacare mandate kicks in on Oct. 1 is one of the few things on which supporters and opponents of the program agree.
The reason is simple: Thousands of poorly trained "navigators" -- they're certified after 20 hours of online study -- will be assisting people who sign up for Obamacare.
Paid $58 per application and $25 per annual renewal, these navigators will gain access to Social Security numbers, tax information and other sensitive personal information.
They will not have to undergo background checks.
The Department of Health and Human Services will not verify their employment histories.
That identity theft and insurance scams will occur once the Obamacare mandate kicks in on Oct. 1 is one of the few things on which supporters and opponents of the program agree.
The reason is simple: Thousands of poorly trained "navigators" -- they're certified after 20 hours of online study -- will be assisting people who sign up for Obamacare.
Paid $58 per application and $25 per annual renewal, these navigators will gain access to Social Security numbers, tax information and other sensitive personal information.
They will not have to undergo background checks.
The Department of Health and Human Services will not verify their employment histories.
Nor will HHS check to see if they have criminal records.
The opportunity and incentive for fraud have rarely been so inviting.
The opportunity and incentive for fraud have rarely been so inviting.
Online map helps Great Lakes region deal with climate change
Online map helps Great Lakes region deal with climate change | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"ANN ARBOR — The University of Michigan and an independent research group have developed an interactive map designed to help local officials in the Great Lakes region deal with climate change.
...The map provides social, economic and demographic statistics on 225 counties in the eight-state region.
It includes data about municipal spending, land use and climate-change characteristics such as temperature patterns.
Information tables cover topics such as employment trends in climate-vulnerable sectors such as farming, timber and tourism.
There’s also data on local population groups that might be susceptible to extreme heat, including the elderly and people below the poverty line."
"ANN ARBOR — The University of Michigan and an independent research group have developed an interactive map designed to help local officials in the Great Lakes region deal with climate change.
...The map provides social, economic and demographic statistics on 225 counties in the eight-state region.
It includes data about municipal spending, land use and climate-change characteristics such as temperature patterns.
Information tables cover topics such as employment trends in climate-vulnerable sectors such as farming, timber and tourism.
There’s also data on local population groups that might be susceptible to extreme heat, including the elderly and people below the poverty line."
Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission: There are no ties with St. Petersburg, Russia to sever
Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission: There are no ties with St. Petersburg, Russia to sever | MLive.com:
"LANSING -- On Monday, the Lansing City Council passed a resolution formally calling on its sister cities commission to sever sister city ties with St. Petersburg, Russia due to gay rights violations.
On Tuesday, the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission said that's impossible as no such ties exist."
"LANSING -- On Monday, the Lansing City Council passed a resolution formally calling on its sister cities commission to sever sister city ties with St. Petersburg, Russia due to gay rights violations.
On Tuesday, the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission said that's impossible as no such ties exist."
AFL-CIO to target Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, other Republican governors in 2014 election cycle
AFL-CIO to target Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, other Republican governors in 2014 election cycle | MLive.com:
"AFL-CIO Political Director Michael Podhorzer said Tuesday that the labor organization plans to focus its 2014 election efforts on defeating a group of Republican governors, including Michigan's Rick Snyder."
"AFL-CIO Political Director Michael Podhorzer said Tuesday that the labor organization plans to focus its 2014 election efforts on defeating a group of Republican governors, including Michigan's Rick Snyder."
Report finds social reasons behind Michigan's alarming rate of death in black male community
Report finds social reasons behind Michigan's alarming rate of death in black male community | MLive.com:
Figure 1 clearly shows that white females have the lowest age-adjusted death rate while African American men have the highest. In fact, the rate for African American men is 1.85 times higher.
Figure 1 clearly shows that white females have the lowest age-adjusted death rate while African American men have the highest. In fact, the rate for African American men is 1.85 times higher.
Donated school supplies sought by Muskegon social service agency
Donated school supplies sought by Muskegon social service agency | MLive.com:
"MUSKEGON, MI -- Community members are encouraged to show their support for education by donating backpacks and school supplies for families who can't afford them."
Another entitlement on its way to being chiseled into the rich cultural stew that is choking our country.
"MUSKEGON, MI -- Community members are encouraged to show their support for education by donating backpacks and school supplies for families who can't afford them."
Another entitlement on its way to being chiseled into the rich cultural stew that is choking our country.
Nude swimmers warned of GONAD-GOBBLING FISH ON THE LOOSE
Nude swimmers warned of GONAD-GOBBLING FISH ON THE LOOSE • The Register:
"Swedish men have been told to stay out of the water after a gonad-gobbling fish known as the "ball cutter" was spotted in the wild.
The warning was issued after fisherman caught what appears to be a 21cm-long pacu fish in the Oresund Sound between Denmark and Sweden.
Related to the famous Amazonian piranha, the pacu is famous for its taste for nuts of both the human and vegetable kind."
"Swedish men have been told to stay out of the water after a gonad-gobbling fish known as the "ball cutter" was spotted in the wild.
The warning was issued after fisherman caught what appears to be a 21cm-long pacu fish in the Oresund Sound between Denmark and Sweden.
Related to the famous Amazonian piranha, the pacu is famous for its taste for nuts of both the human and vegetable kind."
Google: Gmail users ‘have no legitimate expectation of privacy’
Google: Gmail users ‘have no legitimate expectation of privacy’ — RT USA:
"Just as a sender of a letter to a business colleague cannot be surprised that the recipient's assistant opens the letter, people who use Web-based email today cannot be surprised if their emails are processed by the recipient's [email provider] in the course of delivery,” the motion reads in part.
“Indeed, 'a person has no legitimate expectation of privacy in information he voluntarily turns over to third parties.’"
"Just as a sender of a letter to a business colleague cannot be surprised that the recipient's assistant opens the letter, people who use Web-based email today cannot be surprised if their emails are processed by the recipient's [email provider] in the course of delivery,” the motion reads in part.
“Indeed, 'a person has no legitimate expectation of privacy in information he voluntarily turns over to third parties.’"
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Instapundit » Blog Archive » BYRON YORK COMPARES THE RODEO CLOWN OUTRAGE with the abuse and violent language aimed at George W. B…
Instapundit » Blog Archive » BYRON YORK COMPARES THE RODEO CLOWN OUTRAGE with the abuse and violent language aimed at George W. B…:
AUGUST 13, 2013
BYRON YORK COMPARES THE RODEO CLOWN OUTRAGE with the abuse and violent language aimed at George W. Bush by members of the establishment.
Yeah, but he’s a rodeo clown.
The common folk should know their place.
I wonder if he’ll have to go into hiding, like George Zimmerman or Nakoula Nakoula, to escape the mob-frenzy whipped up by the President’s political apparat.
But here’s the truth: All this outrage is really an admission that Obama is weak, and can’t withstand the kind of criticism routinely directed at other presidents, from Nixon to Clinton to Bush.
President Asterisk, indeed.
UPDATE: Flashback: Liberals Were Silent When George Bush Dummies Were Used at Rodeos.
Bush wasn’t a media creation who would collapse like a rodeo dummy if subjected to criticism or mockery.
Plus this:
Yeah, but he’s a rodeo clown.
The common folk should know their place.
I wonder if he’ll have to go into hiding, like George Zimmerman or Nakoula Nakoula, to escape the mob-frenzy whipped up by the President’s political apparat.
But here’s the truth: All this outrage is really an admission that Obama is weak, and can’t withstand the kind of criticism routinely directed at other presidents, from Nixon to Clinton to Bush.
President Asterisk, indeed.
UPDATE: Flashback: Liberals Were Silent When George Bush Dummies Were Used at Rodeos.
Bush wasn’t a media creation who would collapse like a rodeo dummy if subjected to criticism or mockery.
Plus this:
IOWAHAWK:
Key issues of the American left
2007: war, deficits, civil liberties
2013: impertinent rodeo clowns.
They must be crushed!
Key issues of the American left
2007: war, deficits, civil liberties
2013: impertinent rodeo clowns.
They must be crushed!
Posted at 9:50 pm by Glenn Reynolds 
Bankrupt? Detroit leaders still chasing away jobs
Bankrupt? Detroit leaders still chasing away jobs | The Detroit News:
"The loss of the pet coke loading business comes as Detroit also mourns the death of dynamic American Axle CEO Richard Dauch, coincidentally a few months after union intransigence had forced the demise of his huge Detroit auto parts plant at a loss of 300 jobs."
"The loss of the pet coke loading business comes as Detroit also mourns the death of dynamic American Axle CEO Richard Dauch, coincidentally a few months after union intransigence had forced the demise of his huge Detroit auto parts plant at a loss of 300 jobs."
Rodeo clowns asked to take 'sensitivity training'
Rodeo clowns asked to take 'sensitivity training' - Washington Times:
"But the state commission went further, saying it will require that before the Rodeo Cowboy Association can take part in any future state fair, “they must provide evidence to the director of the Missouri State Fair that they have proof that all officials and subcontractors of the MRCA have successfully participated in sensitivity training.”
"But the state commission went further, saying it will require that before the Rodeo Cowboy Association can take part in any future state fair, “they must provide evidence to the director of the Missouri State Fair that they have proof that all officials and subcontractors of the MRCA have successfully participated in sensitivity training.”
Obamacare exemption — None dare call it treason
HURT: Obamacare exemption — None dare call it treason - Washington Times:
"Even by the standards of Washington, this is one sick, twisted and deceitful deal. Quite possibly, it is a whole new low, even for the federal government."
"Even by the standards of Washington, this is one sick, twisted and deceitful deal. Quite possibly, it is a whole new low, even for the federal government."
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