"Judge Jeanine Pirro ripped apart the grand jury indictment of Texas Governor Rick Perry as “pure, unadulterated hogwash” in her opening comment on August 16th. Judge Jeanine is a former county prosecutor, elected district attorney, and judge who knows how the grand jury process works from three decades of experience."Monday, August 25, 2014
Awesome: Watch Judge Jeanine Absolutely Dismantle Rick Perry's Liberal Attackers
Awesome: Watch Judge Jeanine Absolutely Dismantle Rick Perry's Liberal Attackers:
"Judge Jeanine Pirro ripped apart the grand jury indictment of Texas Governor Rick Perry as “pure, unadulterated hogwash” in her opening comment on August 16th. Judge Jeanine is a former county prosecutor, elected district attorney, and judge who knows how the grand jury process works from three decades of experience."
"Judge Jeanine Pirro ripped apart the grand jury indictment of Texas Governor Rick Perry as “pure, unadulterated hogwash” in her opening comment on August 16th. Judge Jeanine is a former county prosecutor, elected district attorney, and judge who knows how the grand jury process works from three decades of experience."
They're Back: Can Detroit Avoid PR Nightmare When Water Shutoffs Resume Tuesday?
"The Detroit News reports that roughly half of Detroit’s 170,000 customers were delinquent as of last spring.
From March to late July, Detroit suspended water service to nearly 17,000 residents.
But many of those customers paid their bills and had service restored."
Top business climate rankings don't necessarily mean a prosperous state economy
"A July report by the American Economic Development Institute and Pollina Corporate Real Estate of suburban Chicago found Michigan was the most improved state in its Top Ten Pro-Business States report.
Michigan jumped 21 places in the report, from 39th in 2012 to 18th this year.
And Michigan ranks 14th this year in the much watched annual business tax climate study by the Tax Foundation, up from 19th in 2011."
And some wonder why our schools stink?------Nearly one-quarter of Genesee County school board seats up for election have no candidates
Nearly one-quarter of Genesee County school board seats up for election have no candidates | MLive.com
Here is a breakdown of the schools and positions for which they are still seeking candidates:
- Carman-Ainsworth: One partial term ending in 2016
- Lake Fenton: One four-year term
- LakeVille: No candidates for two six-year terms and one partial term ending in 2016
- Linden: One six-year term
Other school districts with some precincts in Genesee County are also short on candidates. Those districts include:
- Byron in Shiawassee County (precincts in Argentine Township): One four-year term
- Holly in Oakland County (precincts in Fenton): One four-year term
Little League CEO Suggests Players Could Be Compensated in Future
Little League CEO Suggests Players Could Be Compensated in Future:
"Little League Baseball CEO Steve Keener suggested that Little Leaguers who appear on national television could get some compensation in the future.
"I've always felt we need to be as progressive an organization as we can," he told Yahoo Sports. "We don't know what's coming. If at some point in time that would be deemed to be appropriate, we'll consider it. At the moment, I don't see the necessity and don't think we should be compensating kids right now.
Little League Baseball reportedly signed an eight-year deal with ESPN worth $76 million, and Keener said, "whether at some point down the road any funds could be put aside to help them with college I don't know. Down the road that's something we might take a look at even if it's feasible."
Keener reportedly "made $430,844 in salary and benefits between October 2012 and September 2013, and was one of seven employees with six-figure compensation packages," according to Yahoo Sports. In addition, "Little League paid a Connecticut company called SJX Partners $472,062 last year for a 'corporate sponsor search,'" and critics have said they could use some of that money to set up scholarship funds for players who make it to Williamsport."
"Little League Baseball CEO Steve Keener suggested that Little Leaguers who appear on national television could get some compensation in the future.
"I've always felt we need to be as progressive an organization as we can," he told Yahoo Sports. "We don't know what's coming. If at some point in time that would be deemed to be appropriate, we'll consider it. At the moment, I don't see the necessity and don't think we should be compensating kids right now.Little League Baseball reportedly signed an eight-year deal with ESPN worth $76 million, and Keener said, "whether at some point down the road any funds could be put aside to help them with college I don't know. Down the road that's something we might take a look at even if it's feasible."
Keener reportedly "made $430,844 in salary and benefits between October 2012 and September 2013, and was one of seven employees with six-figure compensation packages," according to Yahoo Sports. In addition, "Little League paid a Connecticut company called SJX Partners $472,062 last year for a 'corporate sponsor search,'" and critics have said they could use some of that money to set up scholarship funds for players who make it to Williamsport."
Muslim Complains About Bacon Sign; Restaurant Removes Citing Safety Concerns
Muslim Complains About Bacon Sign; Restaurant Removes Citing Safety Concerns:
"The American breakfast favorite is under attack in Vermont. After a Muslim woman complained in a community forum about a sign within her city with a picture of bacon, the restaurant who posted the sign removed it out of ‘respect for diversity’ and ‘concerns for safety."
"The American breakfast favorite is under attack in Vermont. After a Muslim woman complained in a community forum about a sign within her city with a picture of bacon, the restaurant who posted the sign removed it out of ‘respect for diversity’ and ‘concerns for safety."
Holi crapoli!------Surveillance system taken after thieves punch hole in wall at Flint business
Surveillance system taken after thieves punch hole in wall at Flint business | MLive.com:
"FLINT, MI -- A surveillance system was among several items taken after a large hole was made by thieves at a North Saginaw Street business, according to a police report.
The owner noticed the hole around 7 p.m. Aug. 20 to a brick wall, with two sets of rims and tires, an engine block, assorted tools and surveillance system taken from the business. "
The owner noticed the hole around 7 p.m. Aug. 20 to a brick wall, with two sets of rims and tires, an engine block, assorted tools and surveillance system taken from the business. "
National insanity!--------15 Foot Parking Rules Signs Spotted in Culver City, Los Angeles County
15 Foot Parking Rules Signs Spotted in Culver City, Los Angeles County - Hit & Run : Reason.com: "Curbed Los Angeles provides more details, reporting the height at 15 feet, with photos that include background objects for comparison.
At least ten of these signs were apparently put up near a local elementary school."
At least ten of these signs were apparently put up near a local elementary school."
Environmentalism and the Fear of Disorder: Greens engage in rituals to allay their anxieties.
"THIS IS CONSISTENT WITH MY OBSERVATIONS: Environmentalism and the Fear of Disorder: Greens engage in rituals to allay their anxieties.
Why do people recycle and buy organic foods? According to Marijn Meijers and Bastiaan Rutjens, a couple of social scientists at the University of Amsterdam, they do it to realize a sense of personal control stemming from their fear that disorder is increasing in the world. Technological optimists, meanwhile, are more likely to eschew the comfort of such rituals.
This also explains why they’re largely immune to facts and reason: It’s basically something more like a religion, or maybe compulsive hand-washing."
Michigan Debt Per Taxpayer: $19,300
Michigan Debt Per Taxpayer: $19,300 [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
TIA lists the following facts about Michigan:
- Michigan has the 9th worst per taxpayer burden.
- Michigan has $23 billion to pay the state's bills totaling $81 billion.
- To fill its $58 billion financial hole today, each taxpayer would have to send $19,300 to the state.
- The Michigan financial statements clearly report $4 billion of retirement liabilities, but in reality the state has nearly $55 billion of unfunded retirement promises.
- The Michigan Taxpayer Burden is 49 percent of an average citizen's personal income of $39,215.
- Outbound moves from Michigan were 54 percent, the 16th highest of all the states, which usually means more people are moving out of the state.
Mainstream media censors Soros' connection to Rick Perry indictment | Fox News
Mainstream media censors Soros' connection to Rick Perry indictment | Fox News:
"According to a Media Research Center analysis, from the moment Perry was indicted on two flimsy counts by a Travis County, Texas grand jury on August 15 through the morning of August 20, the Big Three broadcast networks – ABC, CBS, and NBC – have run 24 stories totaling 38 minutes and 34 seconds across their morning and evening broadcasts.
In all that coverage, not one single story mentioned that the group responsible for filing the complaint against Perry in June, Texans for Public Justice (TPJ), is part of a “progressive” coalition that has received $500,000 in funding from prolific left-wing billionaire George Soros."
"According to a Media Research Center analysis, from the moment Perry was indicted on two flimsy counts by a Travis County, Texas grand jury on August 15 through the morning of August 20, the Big Three broadcast networks – ABC, CBS, and NBC – have run 24 stories totaling 38 minutes and 34 seconds across their morning and evening broadcasts.In all that coverage, not one single story mentioned that the group responsible for filing the complaint against Perry in June, Texans for Public Justice (TPJ), is part of a “progressive” coalition that has received $500,000 in funding from prolific left-wing billionaire George Soros."
And my car insurance bill?-----Speed cameras issued thousands of bogus tickets in Long Island
Speed cameras issued thousands of bogus tickets in Long Island | Ars Technica:
"Nassau County of New York is forgiving thousands of speeding tickets issued this summer from malfunctioning speed cameras, totaling about $2.4 million in fines.
The Long Island county executive, Edward Mangano, said cameras from Arizona-based American Traffic Solutions near six schools were unreliable and issued tickets even when school was not in session.
Traffic speeds are reduced dramatically during school hours.
"I don't have a high confidence level that the cameras were operating at statutory levels," Mangano told Newsday Friday.
"So we are declaring amnesty with all tickets issued this summer."
People who have already paid the $80 ticket fine will receive a refund and all 30,000-plus tickets will be dismissed, Mangano said.
The development highlights that automated traffic ticketing isn't always up to speed.
Last month, Ars reported that at least 13,000 Chicago motorists had been cited with undeserved tickets thanks to malfunctioning red-light cameras.
A Chicago Tribune report found that the $100 fines were a result of "faulty equipment, human tinkering or both.""
"Nassau County of New York is forgiving thousands of speeding tickets issued this summer from malfunctioning speed cameras, totaling about $2.4 million in fines.
Traffic speeds are reduced dramatically during school hours.
"I don't have a high confidence level that the cameras were operating at statutory levels," Mangano told Newsday Friday.
"So we are declaring amnesty with all tickets issued this summer."
People who have already paid the $80 ticket fine will receive a refund and all 30,000-plus tickets will be dismissed, Mangano said.
The development highlights that automated traffic ticketing isn't always up to speed.
Last month, Ars reported that at least 13,000 Chicago motorists had been cited with undeserved tickets thanks to malfunctioning red-light cameras.
A Chicago Tribune report found that the $100 fines were a result of "faulty equipment, human tinkering or both.""
History for August 25
History for August 25 - On-This-Day.com:
Leonard Bernstein 1918, George C. Wallace 1919, Sean Connery 1930
Regis Philbin 1931, Tom Skerritt 1933, Gene Simmons 1949 - Musician
1825 - Uruguay declared independence from Brazil.
1875 - Captain Matthew Webb swam from Dover, England, to Calais, France making him the first person to swim the English Channel. The feat took about 22 hours.
1939 - The movie "Wizard of Oz" opened around the United States.
1944 - Paris, France, was liberated by Allied forces ending four years of German occupation.
1949 - NBC Radio debuted "Father Knows Best." The show went to TV in 1954.
1950 - U.S. President Truman ordered the seizure of U.S. railroads to avert a strike.
1998 - A survey released said that 1/3 of Americans use the Internet.
Leonard Bernstein 1918, George C. Wallace 1919, Sean Connery 1930
Regis Philbin 1931, Tom Skerritt 1933, Gene Simmons 1949 - Musician
1825 - Uruguay declared independence from Brazil.
1875 - Captain Matthew Webb swam from Dover, England, to Calais, France making him the first person to swim the English Channel. The feat took about 22 hours.
1939 - The movie "Wizard of Oz" opened around the United States.
1944 - Paris, France, was liberated by Allied forces ending four years of German occupation.
1949 - NBC Radio debuted "Father Knows Best." The show went to TV in 1954.
1950 - U.S. President Truman ordered the seizure of U.S. railroads to avert a strike.
1998 - A survey released said that 1/3 of Americans use the Internet.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
The Fact About Michael Brown’s Death The Protesters Will Never Admit
The Fact About Michael Brown’s Death The Protesters Will Never Admit:
"There is an important fact about Michael Brown’s death that cannot be admitted to by the manic teeming hordes of protesters, their outrage not only filling the streets of Ferguson, but also saturating the airwaves of our Nation, broadcasted to every device wired to spread the frenzy."
"There is an important fact about Michael Brown’s death that cannot be admitted to by the manic teeming hordes of protesters, their outrage not only filling the streets of Ferguson, but also saturating the airwaves of our Nation, broadcasted to every device wired to spread the frenzy."Assemblyman and bikers set to protest Mexican president’s luncheon with California Gov. Brown | TheBlaze.com
Assemblyman and bikers set to protest Mexican president’s luncheon with California Gov. Brown | TheBlaze.com:
"According to one elected official who will not be attending the event and the luncheon honoring Nieto, the two leaders and the legislature are reportedly not going to be talking about Tahmooressi. Instead, they will discuss trade, immigration and climate change.
Assemblyman Tim Donnelly talked about the upcoming event and told TheBlaze Radio’s Mike Opelka why he won’t be attending.
Donnelly’s anger started a month ago when Governor Brown and a contingent of elected state officials visited Mexico and did not bring up Tahmooressi."
"According to one elected official who will not be attending the event and the luncheon honoring Nieto, the two leaders and the legislature are reportedly not going to be talking about Tahmooressi. Instead, they will discuss trade, immigration and climate change.
Assemblyman Tim Donnelly talked about the upcoming event and told TheBlaze Radio’s Mike Opelka why he won’t be attending.Donnelly’s anger started a month ago when Governor Brown and a contingent of elected state officials visited Mexico and did not bring up Tahmooressi."
First the "bailout". Now the spending begins!---------Kevyn Orr Boosts Funding For Detroit City Council To Expand Staff
Kevyn Orr Boosts Funding For Detroit City Council To Expand Staff – Deadline Detroit:
"Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr has increased funding this fiscal year for operation of Detroit City Council offices, allowing members to expand the size and pay of their staffs, even as their authority has been limited, Christine Ferretti reports in the Detroit News.
Orr’s spokesman Bill Nowling said the bump, which increases council members’ office budgets by up to 66 percent, will help the council implement Detroit’s debt-cutting plan when the city emerges from bankruptcy, which may not be until fall.
The move also is tied in part to the council’s move to district representation for the first time in nearly a century, Nowling said.
Council members can spend the allotted money as they wish.
They currently employ between four and 14 staffers each, with a combination of full-time workers and part-timers ranging from interns and fellows to consultants, legislative assistants and policy analysts."
Orr’s spokesman Bill Nowling said the bump, which increases council members’ office budgets by up to 66 percent, will help the council implement Detroit’s debt-cutting plan when the city emerges from bankruptcy, which may not be until fall.
The move also is tied in part to the council’s move to district representation for the first time in nearly a century, Nowling said.
Council members can spend the allotted money as they wish.
They currently employ between four and 14 staffers each, with a combination of full-time workers and part-timers ranging from interns and fellows to consultants, legislative assistants and policy analysts."
Obama Wanted to End This ‘Corporate Welfare’ Program When He Campaigned. Now He Wants Congress to Reauthorize It. | Video | TheBlaze.com
Obama Wanted to End This ‘Corporate Welfare’ Program When He Campaigned. Now He Wants Congress to Reauthorize It. | Video | TheBlaze.com:
"It’s a near-total reversal of what he said on the campaign trail six years ago.
As the Washington Free Beacon noted earlier this month, in 2008 then-Sen. Obama called Ex-Im “little more than a fund for corporate welfare.”
"It’s a near-total reversal of what he said on the campaign trail six years ago.
As the Washington Free Beacon noted earlier this month, in 2008 then-Sen. Obama called Ex-Im “little more than a fund for corporate welfare.”
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