Texas approves major new wind power project
"Texas electric customers will bear the cost of construction over the next several years, paying about $3 or $4 more per month on their bills, according to Tom Smith, state director of the consumer group Public Citizen. But he predicted that increase would easily be offset by lower energy prices."
BULLSHIT!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Drowning boy saved by passers-by
Drowning boy saved by passers-by
"She was Sandy Butkis, 41, of Spring Lake, who saw the mother and heard people asking if anyone knew CPR."
HERO!
"She was Sandy Butkis, 41, of Spring Lake, who saw the mother and heard people asking if anyone knew CPR."
HERO!
Retired adminstrator to stay on at middle school under private contract
Retired adminstrator to stay on at middle school under private contract
"The district will pay Beaudoin $79,050, similar to his annual salary.
Superintendent Dave Sipka said the change will save the district about $36,000 in money it would have spent on health insurance benefits, FICA and annual retirement contributions."
Holy shittake!
$36,000 in benefits?
That's 46% added to his pay?
I wonder what the benefit package is for the rest of the school employees.
"The district will pay Beaudoin $79,050, similar to his annual salary.
Superintendent Dave Sipka said the change will save the district about $36,000 in money it would have spent on health insurance benefits, FICA and annual retirement contributions."
Holy shittake!
$36,000 in benefits?
That's 46% added to his pay?
I wonder what the benefit package is for the rest of the school employees.
Norton Shores council supports wind turbine ordinance
Norton Shores council supports wind turbine ordinance
"Shared turbines for residential developments could be 70 to 200 feet tall, according to the draft ordinance."
This is so wrong on so many levels, but 200' tall towers all over Norton Shores?
And have we set aside money for all the PETA lawsuits?
"Shared turbines for residential developments could be 70 to 200 feet tall, according to the draft ordinance."
This is so wrong on so many levels, but 200' tall towers all over Norton Shores?
And have we set aside money for all the PETA lawsuits?
West Michigan Film Office created to tout local movie settings
West Michigan Film Office created to tout local movie settings
"State film incentives legislation, which offers a 42 percent rebate for filmmakers,"
Apparently, our state "leaders" understand the concept of "reduce taxes, increase employers".
But only for Hollywood style boondoggles.
"State film incentives legislation, which offers a 42 percent rebate for filmmakers,"
Apparently, our state "leaders" understand the concept of "reduce taxes, increase employers".
But only for Hollywood style boondoggles.
Environmentalists oppose more coal plants in state - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Environmentalists oppose more coal plants in state
The headline says it all.
"environmentalists=democrats=no-new-powerplants"
The headline says it all.
"environmentalists=democrats=no-new-powerplants"
Grant money to boost state university research
Grant money to boost state university research
"Universities also are assisting the projects with their own resources, but more cash from foundations and businesses is needed to make the program successful.
'We have a responsibility in the economic development of this state,' Grand Valley State President Thomas J. Haas said"
Businesses, small and big, tell us they're leaving Michigan because of high taxes and onerous regulation.
Our state government and educational leaders tell us that more spending and government subsidized competition are what's needed.
No wonder we have a "single-state recession" that ain't gonna end soon.
"Universities also are assisting the projects with their own resources, but more cash from foundations and businesses is needed to make the program successful.
'We have a responsibility in the economic development of this state,' Grand Valley State President Thomas J. Haas said"
Businesses, small and big, tell us they're leaving Michigan because of high taxes and onerous regulation.
Our state government and educational leaders tell us that more spending and government subsidized competition are what's needed.
No wonder we have a "single-state recession" that ain't gonna end soon.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
New Taxes!
(from an e-mail)
Proposed changes in taxes after the 2008 General election:
CAPITAL GAINS TAX
MCCAIN 0% on home sales up to $500,000 per home (couples). McCain does not propose any change in existing home sales income tax.
OBAMA 28% on profit from ALL home sales How does this affect you? If you sell your home and make a profit, you will pay 28% of your gain on taxes. If you are heading toward retirement and would like to down-size your home or move into a retirement community, 28% of the money you make from your home will go to taxes. This proposal will adversely affect the elderly who are counting on the income from their homes as part of their retirement income.
DIVIDEND TAX
MCCAIN 15% (no change)
OBAMA 39.6% How will this affect you? If you have any money invested in stock market, IRA, mutual funds, college funds, life insurance, retirement accounts, or anything that pays or reinvests dividends, you will now be paying nearly 40% of the money earned on taxes if Obama becomes president. The experts predict that 'Higher tax rates on dividends and capital gains would crash the stock market, yet do absolutely nothing to cut the deficit.'
INCOME TAX
MCCAIN (no changes)
Single making 30K - tax $4,500
Single making 50K - tax $12,500
Single making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 60K- tax $9,000
Married making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 125K - tax $31,250
OBAMA (reversion to pre-Bush tax cuts)Single making 30K - tax $8,400 Single making 50K - tax $14,000 Single making 75K - tax $23,250 Married making 60K - tax $16,800 Married making 75K - tax $21,000 Married making 125K - tax $38,750 Under Obama, your taxes could almost double!
INHERITANCE TAX
MCCAIN 0% (No change, Bush repealed this tax)
OBAMA Restore the inheritance taxMany families have lost businesses, farms, ranches, and homes that have been in their families for generations because they could not afford the inheritance tax. Those willing their assets to loved ones will only lose them to these taxes.
NEW TAXES PROPOSED BY OBAMA
New government taxes proposed on homes that are more than 2400 square feet.
New gasoline taxes (as if gas weren't high enough already)
New taxes on natural resources consumption (heating gas, water, & electricity)
New taxes on retirement accounts, and last but not least....
New taxes to pay for socialized medicine so we can receive the same level of medical care as other third-world countries!!!
You can verify a lot of the above at the following web sites: http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/election/2008/index.html http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.taxes.html http://elections.foxnews.com/?s=proposed+taxes http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourworld/politics/articles/mccain_obama_offer_different_visions_on_taxes.html http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/barack_obama/ http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/john_mccain/ (and there are many more to choose from, just use your favorite search engine)
Proposed changes in taxes after the 2008 General election:
CAPITAL GAINS TAX
MCCAIN 0% on home sales up to $500,000 per home (couples). McCain does not propose any change in existing home sales income tax.
OBAMA 28% on profit from ALL home sales How does this affect you? If you sell your home and make a profit, you will pay 28% of your gain on taxes. If you are heading toward retirement and would like to down-size your home or move into a retirement community, 28% of the money you make from your home will go to taxes. This proposal will adversely affect the elderly who are counting on the income from their homes as part of their retirement income.
DIVIDEND TAX
MCCAIN 15% (no change)
OBAMA 39.6% How will this affect you? If you have any money invested in stock market, IRA, mutual funds, college funds, life insurance, retirement accounts, or anything that pays or reinvests dividends, you will now be paying nearly 40% of the money earned on taxes if Obama becomes president. The experts predict that 'Higher tax rates on dividends and capital gains would crash the stock market, yet do absolutely nothing to cut the deficit.'
INCOME TAX
MCCAIN (no changes)
Single making 30K - tax $4,500
Single making 50K - tax $12,500
Single making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 60K- tax $9,000
Married making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 125K - tax $31,250
OBAMA (reversion to pre-Bush tax cuts)Single making 30K - tax $8,400 Single making 50K - tax $14,000 Single making 75K - tax $23,250 Married making 60K - tax $16,800 Married making 75K - tax $21,000 Married making 125K - tax $38,750 Under Obama, your taxes could almost double!
INHERITANCE TAX
MCCAIN 0% (No change, Bush repealed this tax)
OBAMA Restore the inheritance taxMany families have lost businesses, farms, ranches, and homes that have been in their families for generations because they could not afford the inheritance tax. Those willing their assets to loved ones will only lose them to these taxes.
NEW TAXES PROPOSED BY OBAMA
New government taxes proposed on homes that are more than 2400 square feet.
New gasoline taxes (as if gas weren't high enough already)
New taxes on natural resources consumption (heating gas, water, & electricity)
New taxes on retirement accounts, and last but not least....
New taxes to pay for socialized medicine so we can receive the same level of medical care as other third-world countries!!!
You can verify a lot of the above at the following web sites: http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/election/2008/index.html http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.taxes.html http://elections.foxnews.com/?s=proposed+taxes http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourworld/politics/articles/mccain_obama_offer_different_visions_on_taxes.html http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/barack_obama/ http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/john_mccain/ (and there are many more to choose from, just use your favorite search engine)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Give citizens facts before Shores votes
After reading the article in the June 25 Chronicle concerning Norton Shores' proposed road millage, I feel compelled to write. First, I find it disingenuous and misleading that under the title "Road Tax Details," The Chronicle stated that the 1.5 mills would cost a homeowner of a $50,000 house an extra $75 per year. I do not know of many houses in Norton Shores that have a taxable value of $50,000!
Instead, the taxable value of most homes in the city range between $100,000 to $175,000, which for the average taxpayer translates into $150 to $263 more in annual taxes if the millage passes. I urge you not to play fast and loose with your readers, but instead be upfront and give them the facts. I know they would appreciate it.
And, being upfront brings me to my second point. I have been a Norton Shores resident nearly my entire life, and have witnessed our quickly deteriorating roads. While I question whether the city is being overzealous in asking its taxpayers for an extra 1.5 mills in these tough economic times, I know that something needs to be done, and done quickly. However, it appears that the city is once again not being upfront with its citizens.
That is, the city refuses to inform its citizens as to which roads would most likely be improved if the millage passes. It uses excuses such as it being "too difficult at this stage" to create a street improvement list. What are the difficulties? What makes it "too difficult" now in June than in December? The city concedes that it has an inventory of the conditions of the roads, so what else does the city need?
Clearly, the city fears that an informed citizenry will make ill-informed decisions at the voting booth, and thus the city has made a decision to keep them in the dark until after the November vote. I believe it is the obligation of our councilmembers, all of whom are elected officials, to ensure that their constituents, before they pull the lever this November, are well informed and privy to all of the facts surrounding the millage. Norton Shores, be upfront and honest with your citizens.
Dan Olson
Norton Shores
After reading the article in the June 25 Chronicle concerning Norton Shores' proposed road millage, I feel compelled to write. First, I find it disingenuous and misleading that under the title "Road Tax Details," The Chronicle stated that the 1.5 mills would cost a homeowner of a $50,000 house an extra $75 per year. I do not know of many houses in Norton Shores that have a taxable value of $50,000!
Instead, the taxable value of most homes in the city range between $100,000 to $175,000, which for the average taxpayer translates into $150 to $263 more in annual taxes if the millage passes. I urge you not to play fast and loose with your readers, but instead be upfront and give them the facts. I know they would appreciate it.
And, being upfront brings me to my second point. I have been a Norton Shores resident nearly my entire life, and have witnessed our quickly deteriorating roads. While I question whether the city is being overzealous in asking its taxpayers for an extra 1.5 mills in these tough economic times, I know that something needs to be done, and done quickly. However, it appears that the city is once again not being upfront with its citizens.
That is, the city refuses to inform its citizens as to which roads would most likely be improved if the millage passes. It uses excuses such as it being "too difficult at this stage" to create a street improvement list. What are the difficulties? What makes it "too difficult" now in June than in December? The city concedes that it has an inventory of the conditions of the roads, so what else does the city need?
Clearly, the city fears that an informed citizenry will make ill-informed decisions at the voting booth, and thus the city has made a decision to keep them in the dark until after the November vote. I believe it is the obligation of our councilmembers, all of whom are elected officials, to ensure that their constituents, before they pull the lever this November, are well informed and privy to all of the facts surrounding the millage. Norton Shores, be upfront and honest with your citizens.
Dan Olson
Norton Shores
Monday, July 14, 2008
Obama tells NAACP blacks must take responsibility
Obama tells NAACP blacks must take responsibility
What a concept!
Seriously, that this would make national news tells us too much about how far "black" "leadership" has fallen.
And much about the liberal media.... sad
What a concept!
Seriously, that this would make national news tells us too much about how far "black" "leadership" has fallen.
And much about the liberal media.... sad
Bush pushes Congress to allow oil drilling
Bush pushes Congress to allow oil drilling: "President Bush has prodded Congress to allow oil drilling in offshore waters and in the Alaskan wildlife refuge, citing 'tough economic times' for the American people."
Yes, there is a difference between the two political parties!
Yes, there is a difference between the two political parties!
University of California eyes admission changes
University of California eyes admission changes
"The University of California's admissions standards would undergo their most far-reaching overhaul in decades under a faculty proposal that would allow students who have not completed the prescribed college-prep courses or earned minimum test scores to have their applications considered.
Starting with the freshmen class of 2012, the revised policy also would promise a spot on one of UC's nine undergraduate campuses for all students who graduate in the top 9 percent of their senior classes, compared with the 4 percent now promised admission.
The changes, scheduled to be discussed by the university's governing board on Wednesday, are designed to ensure the state is making room in its premier public colleges for promising students who are overlooked under current qualification requirements, said Mark Rashid, who chaired the faculty committee that developed the proposal"
Well, stupid students DO add to diversity.....
"The University of California's admissions standards would undergo their most far-reaching overhaul in decades under a faculty proposal that would allow students who have not completed the prescribed college-prep courses or earned minimum test scores to have their applications considered.
Starting with the freshmen class of 2012, the revised policy also would promise a spot on one of UC's nine undergraduate campuses for all students who graduate in the top 9 percent of their senior classes, compared with the 4 percent now promised admission.
The changes, scheduled to be discussed by the university's governing board on Wednesday, are designed to ensure the state is making room in its premier public colleges for promising students who are overlooked under current qualification requirements, said Mark Rashid, who chaired the faculty committee that developed the proposal"
Well, stupid students DO add to diversity.....
County pays for pulling land from tax roll
County pays for pulling land from tax roll
"Oakridge schools and Egelston Township will receive more compensation for property Muskegon County is buying -- and taking off the tax rolls -- for improvements to the wastewater system.
Payments in lieu of property taxes are included in an amended agreement for township fire coverage at the sprawling Muskegon County Wastewater Management System in Egelston and Moorland townships.
The county has been buying up land in the area"
Ah, those unintended consequences.....no problem, the County has oodles of extra moolah......
"Oakridge schools and Egelston Township will receive more compensation for property Muskegon County is buying -- and taking off the tax rolls -- for improvements to the wastewater system.
Payments in lieu of property taxes are included in an amended agreement for township fire coverage at the sprawling Muskegon County Wastewater Management System in Egelston and Moorland townships.
The county has been buying up land in the area"
Ah, those unintended consequences.....no problem, the County has oodles of extra moolah......
Contract OK saved Synagro $1 million
Contract OK saved Synagro $1 million
"A review of City Council minutes shows council members spent more time worrying about the contract's impact on labor unions, minority contractors and environmental health than on dollars and cents."
"A review of City Council minutes shows council members spent more time worrying about the contract's impact on labor unions, minority contractors and environmental health than on dollars and cents."
Oh, so satisfying!
SHORT BUT SWEET
Oh, so satisfying! Read this before watching Video...... At least the dog got away!!! Navy video from Iraq, shot at night with Infrared equipment. The narrative below tells the story. BUT...this is testimony to the spectacular accuracy of today's hi-tech weaponry. These guys have just taken action against US troops at night and are casually retreating, totally unaware that their every move is being watched from .87 miles away!!! Yep, .87 miles away and from an aircraft. That same aircraft unleashes their guns, and from .87 miles away they mow down these killers with NO shell being more than a foot or so off the target. I believe they could have landed the shells in the enemy's back pockets. This brief clip tells you how far we've come from the armaments used in WW II. Whew! Thi is a chilling clip. Remember...th ese guys have just finished opening fire on US troops. These are the same people who think it's OK to strap bombs on kids and send them out as suicide bombers. Guess these guys shouldn't have taken the relaxed walk back to the mosque.Video taken on Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor in Iraq. The FLIR Sensor produces a video picture based on heat all objects give off. These terrorists just completed an attack on an American position and had slowed downto a stroll thinking they were home free. WRONG!!!The Chain Gun onboard uses a 30 mm high energy explosive in the bullet. The gun is considered an area weapon, but as you can see it is very accurate; you can see the projectile coming in on these guys. The aircraft was watching them from approximately 1.45 Km or approxim ately 0.87 miles. As you can see, even though the gun is loud, they were far enough away that they don't even hear or know thatthey were being watched. A nasty weapon. As is said, younever hear the bullet that kills you. We also could have used a laser guided missile, but then a cost factor comes in, $122 worth of bullets vs a $60,000 missile with a 100 lb warhead. Tax dollars well spent!
Money machine!
Free money for 4 years!
"A nearly $6 million federal grant awarded to Muskegon Public Schools will expand 'Family Resource Centers' that connect families with local agencies.....
Muskegon Public Schools will hire a director for the program, a social worker/counselor and a parent coordinator, Wierenga said.
"
It sure is great the federal government has SO much "free" money to spend.
But what about the poor workers who will be let go in 4 years.... yeah right!
"A nearly $6 million federal grant awarded to Muskegon Public Schools will expand 'Family Resource Centers' that connect families with local agencies.....
Muskegon Public Schools will hire a director for the program, a social worker/counselor and a parent coordinator, Wierenga said.
"
It sure is great the federal government has SO much "free" money to spend.
But what about the poor workers who will be let go in 4 years.... yeah right!
Inhofe: EPA too powerful, could damage economy
Inhofe: EPA too powerful, could damage economy: "Last month, he said, the Senate rejected a 'cap-and-trade' proposal that would allow companies to buy or sell allowances depending on their level of pollution.
'It is ironic that the EPA has proposed an even more economically destructive scheme this close to that bill's demise,' Inhofe said."
'It is ironic that the EPA has proposed an even more economically destructive scheme this close to that bill's demise,' Inhofe said."
Sunday, July 13, 2008
How Chuck Schumer Caused the Second Largest Bank Failure in US History
How Chuck Schumer Caused the Second Largest Bank Failure in US History
"But Chuck Schumer is no FDR.
He doesn’t stop bank runs; he starts them.
Or, at least, has started one.
The collapse of Indymac bank, the second largest bank failure in American history, began with a letter from the office of Senator Charles Schumer on June 27. He questioned the viability of the bank. When a senior senator who is in a number of influential posts regarding oversight of bank regulators directly attacks the confidence of a depository institution, it matters.
Not surprisingly, the director of the Office of Thrift Supervision concluded that the collapse of the bank immediately following the Senator’s comments has not a coincidence.
Director Reich concluded that Senator Schumer had ‘given the bank a heart attack’."
"But Chuck Schumer is no FDR.
He doesn’t stop bank runs; he starts them.
Or, at least, has started one.
The collapse of Indymac bank, the second largest bank failure in American history, began with a letter from the office of Senator Charles Schumer on June 27. He questioned the viability of the bank. When a senior senator who is in a number of influential posts regarding oversight of bank regulators directly attacks the confidence of a depository institution, it matters.
Not surprisingly, the director of the Office of Thrift Supervision concluded that the collapse of the bank immediately following the Senator’s comments has not a coincidence.
Director Reich concluded that Senator Schumer had ‘given the bank a heart attack’."
British motorists face £100 fine for failing to wear fluorescent vests when driving in France | Mail Online
British motorists face £100 fine for failing to wear fluorescent vests when driving in France
"For years they’ve regarded British motorists as a soft target.....
And now French police have another excuse to hammer British holidaymakers – a new law insisting all cars carry a luminous yellow safety vest for the driver to wear in an emergency.
Those caught without a vest face a stinging £100 on-the-spot fine – even though the law has received virtually no publicity on this side of the Channel"
Mon dieu!
(BHussein should be SO proud of GordoMuskegon)
"For years they’ve regarded British motorists as a soft target.....
And now French police have another excuse to hammer British holidaymakers – a new law insisting all cars carry a luminous yellow safety vest for the driver to wear in an emergency.
Those caught without a vest face a stinging £100 on-the-spot fine – even though the law has received virtually no publicity on this side of the Channel"
Mon dieu!
(BHussein should be SO proud of GordoMuskegon)
An honest democrat?
Political Diary - WSJ.com
"Mr. Reid, who was evidently fed up with questions about drilling, suddenly exclaimed: 'Coal makes us sick, oil makes us sick; it's global warming. It's ruining our country, it's ruining the world. We've got to stop using fossil fuel.'
Mr. Reid's rant quickly became the No. 1 video on the Internet, approaching a half-million views. The pollster Rasmussen even took the unusual step of conducting a survey to see how many Americans agreed with the Nevadan's view. Let's just say he didn't win a majority.
But give Mr. Reid marks for honesty. To many liberal Democrats, cheap fossil fuels are the root cause of excessive materialism, suburban sprawl, a despoiled environment – and they've been demanding for decades that government raise the price of energy to discourage Americans from driving big cars and living in large, well-heated homes. Democrats may never have had the political courage to impose such towering European-style gasoline taxes directly, but Mr. Reid's policy diatribe at least explains why Democrats have found it so easy to sit on their hands rather than take steps to increase domestic supply and bring down $4 gasoline."
"Mr. Reid, who was evidently fed up with questions about drilling, suddenly exclaimed: 'Coal makes us sick, oil makes us sick; it's global warming. It's ruining our country, it's ruining the world. We've got to stop using fossil fuel.'
Mr. Reid's rant quickly became the No. 1 video on the Internet, approaching a half-million views. The pollster Rasmussen even took the unusual step of conducting a survey to see how many Americans agreed with the Nevadan's view. Let's just say he didn't win a majority.
But give Mr. Reid marks for honesty. To many liberal Democrats, cheap fossil fuels are the root cause of excessive materialism, suburban sprawl, a despoiled environment – and they've been demanding for decades that government raise the price of energy to discourage Americans from driving big cars and living in large, well-heated homes. Democrats may never have had the political courage to impose such towering European-style gasoline taxes directly, but Mr. Reid's policy diatribe at least explains why Democrats have found it so easy to sit on their hands rather than take steps to increase domestic supply and bring down $4 gasoline."
Saturday, July 12, 2008
New downtown statue gets a rise out of Tracy
"Here's a classic artist example: I was in The Chronicle art department about a year ago and I noticed the clock was off by around three hours. So, I said to one of the women there 'Um, your clock is off.' And she looked at it and said, 'Oh yeah, well, we're artists.'
See, that's what I need, I need that sweeping excuse"
"Art" is nice...sometimes.
But artists are not logical people.
And folks who spend public or donated money (someone else's MONEY) have a responsibility to spend it wisely... yeah, right....
Punditry | Professor Bainbridge
Punditry Professor Bainbridge: "The Imminent Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Debacle"
GOPer-DOH!
Instapundit.com -: "July 12, 2008
JACK KELLY:
Much of the dissatisfaction with Congress is due to its unwillingness to do anything about the soaring price of gasoline. 'Right now, our strategy on gas prices is 'Drive small cars and wait for the wind,'•' a Democratic congressional aide told The Hill newspaper.
'So why are the Republicans running scared, and why aren't they going after the 'new Democratic Congress' hammer and tongs?' wondered Web logger Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit.
'Beats me. Because they're idiots, I guess.'
I disagree. Some Republicans in Congress are crooks, and many are cowards. But few are idiots. For idiocy, you have to look to the campaign of Sen. John McCain.
Ouch. But, yeah.
posted at 05:52 PM by Glenn Reynolds"
JACK KELLY:
Much of the dissatisfaction with Congress is due to its unwillingness to do anything about the soaring price of gasoline. 'Right now, our strategy on gas prices is 'Drive small cars and wait for the wind,'•' a Democratic congressional aide told The Hill newspaper.
'So why are the Republicans running scared, and why aren't they going after the 'new Democratic Congress' hammer and tongs?' wondered Web logger Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit.
'Beats me. Because they're idiots, I guess.'
I disagree. Some Republicans in Congress are crooks, and many are cowards. But few are idiots. For idiocy, you have to look to the campaign of Sen. John McCain.
Ouch. But, yeah.
posted at 05:52 PM by Glenn Reynolds"
IndyMac Bank seized by federal regulators
IndyMac Bank seized by federal regulators - Los Angeles Times
IndyMac, which once employed 10,000, fell prey to a classic run on the bank, and regulators singled out Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) as having helped to fuel massive withdrawals. On June 26, Schumer said in letters to the FDIC, the OTS and two other federal agencies that IndyMac might have 'serious problems' with its loan holdings."
Senator Schumer caused the run?
The democrat .....?
I'm bettin' ya didn't hear that on your 6:00 news.
Dang, if he'd have been a GOPer they would have had screaming "SPECIAL REPORTS"!
IndyMac, which once employed 10,000, fell prey to a classic run on the bank, and regulators singled out Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) as having helped to fuel massive withdrawals. On June 26, Schumer said in letters to the FDIC, the OTS and two other federal agencies that IndyMac might have 'serious problems' with its loan holdings."
Senator Schumer caused the run?
The democrat .....?
I'm bettin' ya didn't hear that on your 6:00 news.
Dang, if he'd have been a GOPer they would have had screaming "SPECIAL REPORTS"!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Antioch faculty to keep teaching as school closes
Antioch faculty to keep teaching as school closes
"Antioch College, founded in 1852, doesn't grade classes, encourages students to develop their own study plans and combines academic learning with experience through a co-op program in which students leave campus to work in various fields."
Bad ideas belly-up.
Who'd of guessed?
"Antioch College, founded in 1852, doesn't grade classes, encourages students to develop their own study plans and combines academic learning with experience through a co-op program in which students leave campus to work in various fields."
Bad ideas belly-up.
Who'd of guessed?
US judge blocks gas drilling in Mason Tract area
US judge blocks gas drilling in Mason Tract area
A federal judge has overturned a decision by the U.S. Forest Service to allow oil and gas drilling in an environmentally sensitive area near the Au Sable River in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula."
Two environmental groups, the Sierra Club and Anglers of the Au Sable, sued the government to halt the drilling.
Obama supporters, all!
A federal judge has overturned a decision by the U.S. Forest Service to allow oil and gas drilling in an environmentally sensitive area near the Au Sable River in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula."
Two environmental groups, the Sierra Club and Anglers of the Au Sable, sued the government to halt the drilling.
Obama supporters, all!
The End of Britain
The Corner on National Review Online: "The End of Britain: An Ongoing Series"
Okay, toddlers who don't like foreign food are racists.
Non-Muslim kids who won't kneel to Allah are bigots.
Tall shrubs for gay swingers are a civil right.
And Al Qaeda's 'Ambassador in Europe' lives in a million and half dollar house and enjoys nearly $100K in government benefits.
That whirring sound you hear is Winston Churchill in his grave."
Okay, toddlers who don't like foreign food are racists.
Non-Muslim kids who won't kneel to Allah are bigots.
Tall shrubs for gay swingers are a civil right.
And Al Qaeda's 'Ambassador in Europe' lives in a million and half dollar house and enjoys nearly $100K in government benefits.
That whirring sound you hear is Winston Churchill in his grave."
Condemn And Remove Congressman Murtha
Condemn And Remove Congressman Murtha
"Murtha has a long history of sleaziness as a congressman. The late 1970s FBI Abscan sting operation has a tape of him and FBI agents posing as middle-eastern businessmen discussing a $50,000 bribe for political favors. He said on the tape 'you know we do business for awhile, maybe I'll be interested.'
The Citizens Against Waste voted Murtha as the Top Porker of the Year in 2007.
These shenanigans indicate a less than honorable character but pales in comparison to his besmirching our troops in a time of war."
"Murtha has a long history of sleaziness as a congressman. The late 1970s FBI Abscan sting operation has a tape of him and FBI agents posing as middle-eastern businessmen discussing a $50,000 bribe for political favors. He said on the tape 'you know we do business for awhile, maybe I'll be interested.'
The Citizens Against Waste voted Murtha as the Top Porker of the Year in 2007.
These shenanigans indicate a less than honorable character but pales in comparison to his besmirching our troops in a time of war."
How Hostages, And Nations, Get Liberated
How Hostages, And Nations, Get Liberated
"On the day the Colombian military freed Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other long-held hostages, the Italian Parliament passed yet another resolution demanding her release. Europe had long ago adopted this French-Colombian politician as a cause celebre. France had made her an honorary citizen of Paris, passed numerous resolutions and held many vigils."
"On the day the Colombian military freed Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other long-held hostages, the Italian Parliament passed yet another resolution demanding her release. Europe had long ago adopted this French-Colombian politician as a cause celebre. France had made her an honorary citizen of Paris, passed numerous resolutions and held many vigils."
Thursday, July 10, 2008
California 8th-graders face algebra mandate
California 8th-graders face algebra mandate
"The tough new requirement, which takes hold in three years, is expected to send shock waves across middle schools throughout the state."
How awful!
"The tough new requirement, which takes hold in three years, is expected to send shock waves across middle schools throughout the state."
How awful!
University of Michigan regents increase tuition 5.6 percent; instate freshmen to pay about $11,000 in tuition & fees
University of Michigan regents increase tuition 5.6 percent
The U-M Board of Regents unanimously approved the university's budget for fiscal year 2009 and the tuition rates for the next academic year at the monthly regents' meeting on Thursday. The 5.6 percent tuition and fee increase applies to both in-state and out-of-state undergraduates."
The U-M Board of Regents unanimously approved the university's budget for fiscal year 2009 and the tuition rates for the next academic year at the monthly regents' meeting on Thursday. The 5.6 percent tuition and fee increase applies to both in-state and out-of-state undergraduates."
Where is ALL the money GOING?!!!
......the question we dare not ask.....
Daughter of WWII pilot convicted of assault after reprimanding teenager who 'vandalised war memorial'
Daughter of WWII pilot convicted of assault after reprimanding teenager who 'vandalised war memorial'
"The daughter of a Second World War RAF pilot who reprimanded a teenager who she accused of vandalising a war memorial has been convicted of assault
Julie Lake, 50, believed the 15-year-old was one of a number of youths who had damaged the remembrance garden in her village dedicated to those killed fighting for Britain.
Mrs Lake claimed she was performing a 'moral obligation' following months of anti-social behaviour and vandalism at the memorial.
But weeks later she was arrested and yesterday was convicted of assault, criminal damage.......
You go girl!
"The daughter of a Second World War RAF pilot who reprimanded a teenager who she accused of vandalising a war memorial has been convicted of assault
Julie Lake, 50, believed the 15-year-old was one of a number of youths who had damaged the remembrance garden in her village dedicated to those killed fighting for Britain.
Mrs Lake claimed she was performing a 'moral obligation' following months of anti-social behaviour and vandalism at the memorial.
But weeks later she was arrested and yesterday was convicted of assault, criminal damage.......
You go girl!
Hey Rush, Get Off Welfare -- Ralph Nader for President in 2008
Hey Rush, Get Off Welfare -- Ralph Nader for President in 2008: "Rush Limbaugh is on welfare.
Corporate welfare."
Corporate welfare."
The new religion
Notable & Quotable - WSJ.com: "Environmentalism has replaced socialism as the leading secular religion."
Mother's Tragic Tale Underscores Big Flaws Of Canadian Health Care
"Canada's cost-conscious, government-run system wasn't there for me when I needed it most. Even worse, it continues to overlook the most fundamental rule of health care — that patients ought to come first."
Read it all.
Be afraid, be very afraid!
Court: Wisconsin Law Bans Sex With the Dead
Wisconsin Law Bans Sex With the Dead
"Wisconsin law bans sex with dead bodies, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in reinstating charges against three men accused of digging up a corpse to have sex with it."
This is gonna wreck a lot of marriages......
"Wisconsin law bans sex with dead bodies, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in reinstating charges against three men accused of digging up a corpse to have sex with it."
This is gonna wreck a lot of marriages......
Nestlé water plant? Not in our town, Enumclaw says
Nestlé water plant? Not in our town, Enumclaw says
"Nestlé has set up 26 plants in towns across the country, tapping into local springs. Enumclaw was its first shot at a Northwest plant.
It did not go well."
"Nestlé has set up 26 plants in towns across the country, tapping into local springs. Enumclaw was its first shot at a Northwest plant.
It did not go well."
Environmental Group Sues to Block Oil Refinery Expansion
Environmental Group Sues to Block Oil Refinery Expansion
"An environmental group on Wednesday filed a lawsuit intended to stop the expansion of a BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana. A shortage of oil refining capacity is often mentioned as one reason for soaring gasoline prices.
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is challenging air permits granted to the refinery by the State of Indiana"
These guys are the core of Obama's support.
2 for one. Vote for BHussein, get enviro looneys in the White House.
"An environmental group on Wednesday filed a lawsuit intended to stop the expansion of a BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana. A shortage of oil refining capacity is often mentioned as one reason for soaring gasoline prices.
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is challenging air permits granted to the refinery by the State of Indiana"
These guys are the core of Obama's support.
2 for one. Vote for BHussein, get enviro looneys in the White House.
Meet your candidate today! Holly Hughes 5-7PM
Bottom Up Politics: Baseball and Politics
"Holly Hughes in Muskegon is trying to do that, in her way with an open house at her headquarters on Norton across from Meijers, You’ll see her banner out front today between 5-7pm. See my side bar under “calendar of events” This is what I’d like to talk up with the Muskegon County Republican Party. Perhaps do it on my own some how. I’m thinking a picnic type of thing. If you have any ideas, comment on any of my posts, or come to one of the early morning coffees listed in the side bar under “Calendar of Events”. I realize this is naïve and a bit fanciful, but if others will join me perhaps it will seem a little less naïve and less of a fantasy."
"Holly Hughes in Muskegon is trying to do that, in her way with an open house at her headquarters on Norton across from Meijers, You’ll see her banner out front today between 5-7pm. See my side bar under “calendar of events” This is what I’d like to talk up with the Muskegon County Republican Party. Perhaps do it on my own some how. I’m thinking a picnic type of thing. If you have any ideas, comment on any of my posts, or come to one of the early morning coffees listed in the side bar under “Calendar of Events”. I realize this is naïve and a bit fanciful, but if others will join me perhaps it will seem a little less naïve and less of a fantasy."
US Food Inspectors Made No Trips to China Last Year
US Food Inspectors Made No Trips to China Last Year
"U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors made 13 visits to Fiji in 2007 for food inspections and no visits at all to China, according to a study released to Congress recently by the Government Accountability Office (GAO)."
Huh?
"U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors made 13 visits to Fiji in 2007 for food inspections and no visits at all to China, according to a study released to Congress recently by the Government Accountability Office (GAO)."
Huh?
George F. Will and beer?
"Beer is a health food.
So let there be no more loose talk -- especially not now, with summer arriving -- about beer not being essential. Benjamin Franklin was, as usual, on to something when he said, 'Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.' Or, less judgmentally, and for secular people who favor a wall of separation between church and tavern, beer is evidence that nature wants us to be."
Officials Investigate 3 Alabama Counties in Voter Fraud Accusations
Officials Investigate 3 Alabama Counties in Voter Fraud Accusations
"at least one Democratic county official paid citizens for their votes, or encouraged them to vote multiple times."
How many times do we hear from the liberal MSM that there is no evidence of voter fraud?
"at least one Democratic county official paid citizens for their votes, or encouraged them to vote multiple times."
How many times do we hear from the liberal MSM that there is no evidence of voter fraud?
OPEC's "Thank you America!"
An e-mail i just received from Susie!
OPEC's Thank You Note to the U.S. Congress
Dear Infidels:
The OPEC minister may look you in the eye and say, "We are at war with you infidels and have been since the embargo in the 1970s. You are so arrogant, you haven't even recognized it. You have more missiles, bombs, and technology; so we are fighting with the best weapon we have and extracting on a net basis about $700 billion/year out of your economy.
We will destroy you! Death to the infidels!
While I am here I would like to thank you for the following: Not developing your 250-300 year supply of oil shale and tar sands.
We know if you did this, it would create thousands of jobs for U.S. citizens, expand your engineering capabilities, and keep the wealth in the U.S. instead of sending it to us to finance our war against you infidels.
Thanks for limiting defense department purchases of oil sands from your neighbors to the north. We love it when you confuse your allies.
Thanks for over regulating every segment of your economy and thus delaying, by decades, the development of alternate fuel technologies.
Thank you for caving into environmentalist whackos by limiting drilling off shore, in Alaska, or anywhere there is a bug, bird, fish, or plant that might be inconvenienced. Better humans suffer and you get re-elected. Glad to see our lobbying efforts have been so effective.
More refineries?
Nuclear power?
Both bad ideas.
Corn based Ethanol?
This sham is a gift from Allah. It uses more energy than it produces and simultaneously drives up food prices.
Perhaps you will destroy yourself from the inside with these types of policies. This is a gift from Allah, praise his name!
We never would have thought of this one!
This is better than when you pay your farmers NOT TO GROW FOOD. Have them use more energy to create less energy, and simultaneously drive up food prices.
Thank you, U.S. Congress!
And finally, we appreciate you letting us fleece you without end.
You will be glad to know we have been accumulating shares in your banks, real estate, and publicly held companies.
We also finance a good portion of your debt and now manipulate your markets, currency, and economies for our benefit.
"THANK YOU, AMERICA!"
You stupid fools!
Praise Allah!
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
A Genuine Monster
A Genuine Monster
"In test-firing longer range missiles, Tehran has moved still closer to fulfilling its genocidal threats. Our presidential election will choose whether we fight evil with missile defense or 'tough diplomacy.'"
"In test-firing longer range missiles, Tehran has moved still closer to fulfilling its genocidal threats. Our presidential election will choose whether we fight evil with missile defense or 'tough diplomacy.'"
"Want some torture with your peanuts?"
"Want some torture with your peanuts?"
"U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed great interest in a so-called safety bracelet that would serve as a stun device.......
This bracelet would:
• take the place of an airline boarding pass
• contain personal information about the traveler
• be able to monitor the whereabouts of each passenger and his/her luggage
• shock the wearer on command, completely immobilizing him/her for several minutes"
"U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed great interest in a so-called safety bracelet that would serve as a stun device.......
This bracelet would:
• take the place of an airline boarding pass
• contain personal information about the traveler
• be able to monitor the whereabouts of each passenger and his/her luggage
• shock the wearer on command, completely immobilizing him/her for several minutes"
Bankers file for foreclosure on Double JJ
Bankers file for foreclosure on Double JJ
"In the latest development, BankFirst of South Dakota filed a foreclosure lawsuit seeking $18.7 million in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids against the destination resort near Rothbury."
Another "scalp" for Muskegon Summer Celebration?
"In the latest development, BankFirst of South Dakota filed a foreclosure lawsuit seeking $18.7 million in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids against the destination resort near Rothbury."
Another "scalp" for Muskegon Summer Celebration?
Energy plan: mass transit, conserve
Energy plan: mass transit, conserve
"Congressman Fred Upton was touting more funding for mass transit,But one suggestion more than others is being heard more often...... politicians are counting on you to cut dependence on oil.
'I tell people, you've got to change your lifestyle,' said state Rep. Gerald Van Woerkom."
Hmmm....the politicians stopped domestic oil exploration, power plant construction, gasoline refinery construction and nuclear power plants....
"Congressman Fred Upton was touting more funding for mass transit,But one suggestion more than others is being heard more often...... politicians are counting on you to cut dependence on oil.
'I tell people, you've got to change your lifestyle,' said state Rep. Gerald Van Woerkom."
Hmmm....the politicians stopped domestic oil exploration, power plant construction, gasoline refinery construction and nuclear power plants....
..... but now it's us, the taxpayer and citizen who must pay more and "change our lifestyle"?!!!!!!!!!"
DEFEAT ALL INCUMBENTS!
Rodriguez agrees to settle, pay W. Virginia $4M
Rodriguez agrees to settle, pay W. Virginia $4M
"West Virginia University says ex-football coach Rich Rodriguez has agreed to pay a $4 million buyout clause after breaking his contract."
Well, he did sign the contract.
"West Virginia University says ex-football coach Rich Rodriguez has agreed to pay a $4 million buyout clause after breaking his contract."
Well, he did sign the contract.
Doomed to a fatal delusion over climate change | Herald Sun
Doomed to a fatal delusion over climate change
"PSYCHIATRISTS have detected the first case of 'climate change delusion' ...........say this delusion was a 'previously unreported phenomenon'."
It's at the pandemic level here in the USA!
"PSYCHIATRISTS have detected the first case of 'climate change delusion' ...........say this delusion was a 'previously unreported phenomenon'."
It's at the pandemic level here in the USA!
Sagebrush Patriot Home Page
Sagebrush Patriot Home Page
"This first patriotic essay is called “America”, and is from the album 'America, Why I Love Her',
"This first patriotic essay is called “America”, and is from the album 'America, Why I Love Her',
Obama Embarrassed Americans Cannot Speak French On Our Vacations to Europe (Video)
Obama Embarrassed Americans Cannot Speak French On Our Vacations to Europe (Video)
"Instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English -- they'll learn English -- you need to make sure your child can speak Spanish."
"Instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English -- they'll learn English -- you need to make sure your child can speak Spanish."
Worst Congress EVER!
Instapundit.com -
"WORST CONGRESS EVER: 'Remember when only 14% approved of the job Congress is doing? A year later, only 9% do.' The Pelosi/Reid leadership team is taking Congress places it's never been before!"
"WORST CONGRESS EVER: 'Remember when only 14% approved of the job Congress is doing? A year later, only 9% do.' The Pelosi/Reid leadership team is taking Congress places it's never been before!"
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Human nature?
Reading Eagle Newspaper:
"Bon Jovi's concert in Central Park this Saturday is free. But that isn't stopping some scalpers from selling tickets for as much as $1,500 a pair"
Well, duh!
Sad, the "education" those rockers missed.
"Bon Jovi's concert in Central Park this Saturday is free. But that isn't stopping some scalpers from selling tickets for as much as $1,500 a pair"
Well, duh!
Sad, the "education" those rockers missed.
Iran's Ahmadinejad challenges Obama, McCain to debate
Iran's Ahmadinejad challenges Obama, McCain to debate
"Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday challenged the candidates vying for the US presidency to a debate"
Pay per view?
I'd pony up!
"Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday challenged the candidates vying for the US presidency to a debate"
Pay per view?
I'd pony up!
Self esteem trumps learning... Again...
I had to re post this hilarious comment from LD in Muskegon.(http://conservativeinmuskegon.blogspot.com/)
Thanks LD!
Too funny.... but too dang close to the truth!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/07/mi-can-use-student-growth-not-just.html
"Yeah and besides if they did get badges just think how awful the other little darlings would feel.
Imagine if the teachers were given badges, how awful the other 80% of them would feel.
HAVE YOU NO COMPASSION for all the unwashed masses as they cling to their religion and guns?
Regards,
Live Dangerously Be A ConservativeLiving Dangerously Homepage "
07.08.08 - 9:05 am #
Thanks LD!
Too funny.... but too dang close to the truth!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/07/mi-can-use-student-growth-not-just.html
"Yeah and besides if they did get badges just think how awful the other little darlings would feel.
Imagine if the teachers were given badges, how awful the other 80% of them would feel.
HAVE YOU NO COMPASSION for all the unwashed masses as they cling to their religion and guns?
Regards,
Live Dangerously Be A ConservativeLiving Dangerously Homepage "
07.08.08 - 9:05 am #
MI can use student growth, not just scores for AYP
MI can use student growth, not just scores for AYP
"state Superintendent Mike Flanagan said the change will 'help recognize the hard work being done in schools where students may not be reaching the required proficiency levels on our state MEAP and MI-Access tests, but are making significant progress every year.'"
So, little Dullbert and Dumillia don't need no stinkin' badges for reeden, ritten orr rythmytic to proudly display their "tweaked" Michigan High School Diploma?
Their parent(s) must be SOOO proud....
"state Superintendent Mike Flanagan said the change will 'help recognize the hard work being done in schools where students may not be reaching the required proficiency levels on our state MEAP and MI-Access tests, but are making significant progress every year.'"
So, little Dullbert and Dumillia don't need no stinkin' badges for reeden, ritten orr rythmytic to proudly display their "tweaked" Michigan High School Diploma?
Their parent(s) must be SOOO proud....
How 'bout a group hug!
DISGUSTING!
DISGUSTING!
Monday, July 07, 2008
Energy Myths
Energy Myths
"With the long July Fourth weekend, you might get a chance to see your senator or representative. If so, you should be ready to dispel a few myths politicians now have about drilling for more oil."
"With the long July Fourth weekend, you might get a chance to see your senator or representative. If so, you should be ready to dispel a few myths politicians now have about drilling for more oil."
• "We can't drill our way out of our energy crisis."
Actually, we can.
• "Oil companies are sitting on 68 million acres of oil leases and refuse to drill."
This is yet another slander of "Big Oil" by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — one that has become a major talking point for Democrats in Congress. It's completely dishonest.
• "Even if drilling works, it'll take a decade or more for the oil to flow."
This is quite an argument coming from the Democratic Party, which has made keeping oil off the market a linchpin of its energy policy for decades.
If President Clinton hadn't vetoed the idea of drilling in ANWR back in 1995, we'd have that oil on the market today. Ditto if Congress had approved ANWR drilling in 2002, when President Bush requested it.
• "Record profits by big oil companies are the reason for soaring prices."
It's true that oil company profits have never been higher. But put into perspective, oil company profits are high because the price is high. As a share of revenue, profits aren't so high.
The average profit, as we've noted before, is around 8 to 9 cents to the dollar. That compares with about 7 cents to the dollar for manufacturers and more than 15 cents to the dollar for computer makers.
In short, oil profits aren't out of whack with the rest of industry.
Read the entire article and then you will know the truth!
Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac insolvent!
And Obama wants to loot the carcasses?
"even if Fannie and Freddie obtain an exemption from new accounting standards, that doesn't make them adequately capitalized. That just allows them to continue to pretend that they are.
In other news concerning the financial health of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, consider this change proposed by Barack Obama.
In the Boston Globe’s story about Barack Obama’s strong support for funneling government money to real estate developers (who often abandon the properties they build with government money) is this paragraph urging the “siphoning” of profits from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:
Obama has continued to support increased subsidies as a presidential candidate, calling for the creation of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which could distribute an estimated $500 million a year to developers. The money would be siphoned from the profits of two mortgage companies created and supervised by the federal government, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."
Read it all and worry......
"even if Fannie and Freddie obtain an exemption from new accounting standards, that doesn't make them adequately capitalized. That just allows them to continue to pretend that they are.
In other news concerning the financial health of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, consider this change proposed by Barack Obama.
In the Boston Globe’s story about Barack Obama’s strong support for funneling government money to real estate developers (who often abandon the properties they build with government money) is this paragraph urging the “siphoning” of profits from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:
Obama has continued to support increased subsidies as a presidential candidate, calling for the creation of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which could distribute an estimated $500 million a year to developers. The money would be siphoned from the profits of two mortgage companies created and supervised by the federal government, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."
Read it all and worry......
2 concertgoers died at Rothbury Music Festival
2 concertgoers died at Rothbury Music Festival
"Organizers, who were so eager to talk to the media all last week, were nowhere to be found to answer questions about the deaths.
Results of toxicology reports are still pending."
"Organizers, who were so eager to talk to the media all last week, were nowhere to be found to answer questions about the deaths.
Results of toxicology reports are still pending."
Young Greens initiative on cutting on emissions among top polluting cars gains support
Young Greens initiative on cutting on emissions among top polluting cars gains support.
"The group wants to outlaw vehicles such as sports utility vehicles (SUVs) that may emit excessive quantities of harmful substances, particularly carbon dioxide or fine-particles or those whose size and frame pose an extra danger to pedestrians, cyclists or other road users."
"The group wants to outlaw vehicles such as sports utility vehicles (SUVs) that may emit excessive quantities of harmful substances, particularly carbon dioxide or fine-particles or those whose size and frame pose an extra danger to pedestrians, cyclists or other road users."
Cold War on Campus
Cold War on Campus
"In order to fulfill the requirements for a major in history at Northwestern University, my daughter took a course called 'The Cold War At Home.' As one might imagine in the hothouse of the college system, left wing views predominate.
The students read Ellen Shrecker, not Ronald Radosh.
Joseph McCarthy has been transmogrified into Adolf Hitler.
And victimology stands as the overarching theme of the course.
Communists in the United States are merely benign civil rights advocates and union supporters.
The word espionage never once crossed the lips of the instructor."
Northwestern?!!!!!
"In order to fulfill the requirements for a major in history at Northwestern University, my daughter took a course called 'The Cold War At Home.' As one might imagine in the hothouse of the college system, left wing views predominate.
The students read Ellen Shrecker, not Ronald Radosh.
Joseph McCarthy has been transmogrified into Adolf Hitler.
And victimology stands as the overarching theme of the course.
Communists in the United States are merely benign civil rights advocates and union supporters.
The word espionage never once crossed the lips of the instructor."
Northwestern?!!!!!
Three MSU alumni returning for writers panel
Three MSU alumni returning for writers panel
"Writers Jim Harrison, Thomas McGuane and Richard Ford are scheduled to take part in a panel discussion and book signing 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The event will be held in the MSU Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre.
"Writers Jim Harrison, Thomas McGuane and Richard Ford are scheduled to take part in a panel discussion and book signing 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The event will be held in the MSU Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre.
Geezer boinking is good!
JammieWearingFool: "This is another one of those studies where you wonder whether the research was really necessary. Then again, they used older Finnish men, and they do tend to have a stoic look to them, so maybe you can't tell whether they're getting any action."
"THERE'S new advice for older men who want to preserve their sexual function: have sex, and have it often, researchers say."
Isn't it nice that "researchers" provide advice that no one ever knew?
Township may rezone park -- just in case
Township may rezone park -- just in case
"Fruitland Township officials are taking steps to help protect what's been described as the 'single most significant recreational resource in the township.'
Although there are no plans in the works to ever sell Duck Lake State Park, the township's planning commission and master plan are calling for new zoning for the 728-acre site in case it were ever sold to private interests. A three-person subcommittee of planning commission members recently began researching the issue.
Township officials made it clear that they have no reason to believe that the state would ever sell the site that features Lake Michigan shoreline dunes, Duck Lake beach and boat-launch access, picnic areas and trails for exploring the natural, wooded setting. A state official also described the sale of an entire state park as highly unlikely."
This smells!
"Fruitland Township officials are taking steps to help protect what's been described as the 'single most significant recreational resource in the township.'
Although there are no plans in the works to ever sell Duck Lake State Park, the township's planning commission and master plan are calling for new zoning for the 728-acre site in case it were ever sold to private interests. A three-person subcommittee of planning commission members recently began researching the issue.
Township officials made it clear that they have no reason to believe that the state would ever sell the site that features Lake Michigan shoreline dunes, Duck Lake beach and boat-launch access, picnic areas and trails for exploring the natural, wooded setting. A state official also described the sale of an entire state park as highly unlikely."
This smells!
Ludington Daily News - News
Ludington Daily News - News: "Two people possibly died from natural causes at the Rothbury music festival but those deaths have not been confirmed by authorities."
Claim: Kids who say 'yuck' may be racist
Claim: Kids who say 'yuck' may be racist: "Toddlers who say 'yuck' when given flavorful foreign food may be exhibiting racist behavior, a British government-sponsored organization says.
The London-based National Children's Bureau released a 366-page guide counseling adults on recognizing racist behavior in young children, The Telegraph reported Monday.
The guide, titled Young Children and Racial Justice, warns adults that babies must also be included in the effort to eliminate racism because they have the ability to 'recognize different people in their lives.'
The bureau says to be aware of children who 'react negatively to a culinary tradition other than their own by saying 'yuck'.'
'Racist incidents among children in early years settings tend to be around name-calling, casual thoughtless comments and peer group relationships,' the guide says.
Staff members are advised not to ignore racist actions and to condemn them when they occur."
The London-based National Children's Bureau released a 366-page guide counseling adults on recognizing racist behavior in young children, The Telegraph reported Monday.
The guide, titled Young Children and Racial Justice, warns adults that babies must also be included in the effort to eliminate racism because they have the ability to 'recognize different people in their lives.'
The bureau says to be aware of children who 'react negatively to a culinary tradition other than their own by saying 'yuck'.'
'Racist incidents among children in early years settings tend to be around name-calling, casual thoughtless comments and peer group relationships,' the guide says.
Staff members are advised not to ignore racist actions and to condemn them when they occur."
New Cars in California Must Display Global Warming Score
New Cars in California Must Display Global Warming Score
"California is making it mandatory for cars to be labeled with global warming scores, figures that take into account emissions from vehicle use and fuel production.
The law requiring the labels goes into effect at the start of next year for all 2009 model cars, though its expected the labels will be popping up on cars in the coming months."
This is a NEW law from the California folks who are watching their state burn down?
Why this law?
"California is making it mandatory for cars to be labeled with global warming scores, figures that take into account emissions from vehicle use and fuel production.
The law requiring the labels goes into effect at the start of next year for all 2009 model cars, though its expected the labels will be popping up on cars in the coming months."
This is a NEW law from the California folks who are watching their state burn down?
Why this law?
Whitehall schools prove incompetence
White Lake Beacon:
Whitehall District Schools.
Despite that, the board of education passed a budget which is anticipated to cut into the district’s $2.6 million fund balance by $511,000 to meet the state required deadline for putting a budget in place for next year.
"On the expenditure side, the district still is negotiating contacts with three employee groups. That is balanced by a positive note in health insurance costs and retirement. The health insurance premiums are expected to actually drop by one percent this year, after staying stable the past two years. Annese said retirement contributions to the state are also expected to drop."
It's the SPENDING stupid!
Whitehall District Schools.
Despite that, the board of education passed a budget which is anticipated to cut into the district’s $2.6 million fund balance by $511,000 to meet the state required deadline for putting a budget in place for next year.
"On the expenditure side, the district still is negotiating contacts with three employee groups. That is balanced by a positive note in health insurance costs and retirement. The health insurance premiums are expected to actually drop by one percent this year, after staying stable the past two years. Annese said retirement contributions to the state are also expected to drop."
It's the SPENDING stupid!
No New Power!
Enviro-judge gives Georgia Green 'Justice'
"Acting on a petition from the Sierra Club and the Friends of the Chattahoochee, Moore invalidated a permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division allowing Longleaf Energy Associates to build a 1,200-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Early County.
The key issue in the case is the emission of carbon dioxide from the proposed plant. The permit granted to the plant did not limit CO2 emissions from the plant for the simple reason that the federal Clean Air Act does not include CO2 as an 'air pollutant' to be regulated."
Realize this one fact:
The enviro-loonies/Obama supporters/democrat party are at war with ANY new energy projects ANYWHERE in our country.
"Acting on a petition from the Sierra Club and the Friends of the Chattahoochee, Moore invalidated a permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division allowing Longleaf Energy Associates to build a 1,200-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Early County.
The key issue in the case is the emission of carbon dioxide from the proposed plant. The permit granted to the plant did not limit CO2 emissions from the plant for the simple reason that the federal Clean Air Act does not include CO2 as an 'air pollutant' to be regulated."
Realize this one fact:
The enviro-loonies/Obama supporters/democrat party are at war with ANY new energy projects ANYWHERE in our country.
Social Security, Medicare Will Cost $41 Trillion More than Available
Social Security, Medicare Will Cost $41 Trillion More than Available
"The future costs to maintain Social Security and Medicare will exceed available revenues by $41 trillion in the next 75 years, according to a government report, and those costs will likely require trillions of dollars in new taxes or spending cuts.
The June report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that the 'unfunded liabilities' - or future planned costs for which funding has not been set aside by Congress - for Social Security alone in the next 75 years will exceed $7 trillion.
'One would need approximately $41 trillion invested today to deliver on the currently promised benefits not covered by earmarked revenues for the next 75 years,' the report said."
And this is just SS and medicare as it is now!
Not any new "free" healthcare mandates.
"The future costs to maintain Social Security and Medicare will exceed available revenues by $41 trillion in the next 75 years, according to a government report, and those costs will likely require trillions of dollars in new taxes or spending cuts.
The June report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that the 'unfunded liabilities' - or future planned costs for which funding has not been set aside by Congress - for Social Security alone in the next 75 years will exceed $7 trillion.
'One would need approximately $41 trillion invested today to deliver on the currently promised benefits not covered by earmarked revenues for the next 75 years,' the report said."
And this is just SS and medicare as it is now!
Not any new "free" healthcare mandates.
Cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year-olds
Cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year-olds
"For the first time, an influential doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems."
I wonder when national "healthcare" will require the little chubbies to be force fed these pills.
"For the first time, an influential doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems."
I wonder when national "healthcare" will require the little chubbies to be force fed these pills.
Muslims Against Sharia
Muslims Against Sharia
"Brothers and Sisters!
Do not make the next generation of Muslims clean up your mess!
Fight Islamic Fascism now, so your children won't have to!"
Excellent site.
This is needed worldwide.
Send the link to your democrat friends......
"Brothers and Sisters!
Do not make the next generation of Muslims clean up your mess!
Fight Islamic Fascism now, so your children won't have to!"
Excellent site.
This is needed worldwide.
Send the link to your democrat friends......
George Bush saved the world
George Bush saved the world
"There is a reason Bush has not fought back against critics: National security. There are secrets a president cannot divulge in his lifetime. History vindicates the Harry Trumans — and punishes the Bill Clintons. Never equate popularity with quality."
Why do I suspect that the democrat party bosses and their comrades at moveon.org aren't celebrating?
"There is a reason Bush has not fought back against critics: National security. There are secrets a president cannot divulge in his lifetime. History vindicates the Harry Trumans — and punishes the Bill Clintons. Never equate popularity with quality."
Why do I suspect that the democrat party bosses and their comrades at moveon.org aren't celebrating?
Summer Celebration cashes in big
The Big Party cashes in big
Summer Celebration managed to exceed some expectations. For the first time in years, the festival sold all 10,000 of its passes....
"Even though several days and nights were hampered by rainy weather, concert attendance increased.
Great show and great job by all!
Summer Celebration managed to exceed some expectations. For the first time in years, the festival sold all 10,000 of its passes....
"Even though several days and nights were hampered by rainy weather, concert attendance increased.
Great show and great job by all!
Obama's crooked friends AND actions!
Obama and the Woods Fund of Chicago
"Barack Obama served on the board of directors of Woods Fund of Chicago from 1993 to 2001. During that time, the tax exempt foundation made some interesting grants, including one to Obama's church, Trinity United Church of Christ, headed by Rev. Jeremiah Wright at the time. Grants were also made to ACORN, a left wing voter registration group and to a partnership for constructing low income housing. The fund also used Northern Trust for financial services, which is the same company that provided Obama his 2005 mortgage.
In 2001 the board of directors included Obama, William Ayers, the former Weather Underground radical terrorist, and serving as chairman was Howard J. Stanback who headed New Kenwood LLC, a limited liability company founded by now-convicted felon Tony Rezko and Allison Davis, Obama's former boss at the law firm of Davis Miner Barnhill & Galland."
Do we really want a President who has close connections to convicted felons, radical terrorists and who has a long (and not well hidden) record of accepting "gifts" from same?
"Barack Obama served on the board of directors of Woods Fund of Chicago from 1993 to 2001. During that time, the tax exempt foundation made some interesting grants, including one to Obama's church, Trinity United Church of Christ, headed by Rev. Jeremiah Wright at the time. Grants were also made to ACORN, a left wing voter registration group and to a partnership for constructing low income housing. The fund also used Northern Trust for financial services, which is the same company that provided Obama his 2005 mortgage.
In 2001 the board of directors included Obama, William Ayers, the former Weather Underground radical terrorist, and serving as chairman was Howard J. Stanback who headed New Kenwood LLC, a limited liability company founded by now-convicted felon Tony Rezko and Allison Davis, Obama's former boss at the law firm of Davis Miner Barnhill & Galland."
Do we really want a President who has close connections to convicted felons, radical terrorists and who has a long (and not well hidden) record of accepting "gifts" from same?
Obama's cash, spin piling up
Obama's cash, spin piling up
"Biggest donors?
"Biggest donors?
Goldman, Sachs & Co., UBS, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, National Amusements, Lehman Brothers, Google, Sidley Austin, Skadden Arps, Time Warner, Morgan Stanley, Exelon, Latham & Watkins, Microsoft and GE are among the biggest corporate contributors."
I thought Obama didn't take "corporate" money.
I thought Obama didn't take "corporate" money.
The "red" companies are the ones screaming for government (TAXPAYER) help to bail out their failed mortgage securities disasters.
Maybe they know about some Obama-help that we don't?
I guess these "contributions" are for our own good.....
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Obama Refines the Blame on Iraq Miscue - New York Times Blog
Obama Refines the Blame on Iraq Miscue
"“I was surprised by how finely calibrated every single word was measured,” he said, speaking to reporters as he flew here from Montana."
"“I was surprised by how finely calibrated every single word was measured,” he said, speaking to reporters as he flew here from Montana."
Wow!
The articulation of Dan Quayle and the believability of John Kerry!
Seriously!
This Obama dude makes Dan Quayle sound like Winston Churchill.
The articulation of Dan Quayle and the believability of John Kerry!
Seriously!
This Obama dude makes Dan Quayle sound like Winston Churchill.
'Green' campground restroom serves as prototype
'Green' campground restroom serves as prototype
"The $750,000 cost of the new toilet-shower building _ including tearing down its predecessor, installing utility upgrades and winter construction _ was paid for by a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and a matching grant from the state Park Improvement Fund.
The state fund consists of money collected at Michigan state parks for motor vehicle permits, camping fees and concessions."
"The $750,000 cost of the new toilet-shower building _ including tearing down its predecessor, installing utility upgrades and winter construction _ was paid for by a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and a matching grant from the state Park Improvement Fund.
The state fund consists of money collected at Michigan state parks for motor vehicle permits, camping fees and concessions."
See the 'Best of the West' in gardens
See the 'Best of the West' in gardens
"Twelve gardens from Muskegon to Nunica will be featured Saturday, July 12, during the third annual Best of the West garden tour sponsored by Michigan State University Extension Services."
"Twelve gardens from Muskegon to Nunica will be featured Saturday, July 12, during the third annual Best of the West garden tour sponsored by Michigan State University Extension Services."
US removes uranium from Iraq
US removes uranium from Iraq
"The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program - a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium - reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship voyage crossing two oceans.
The removal of 550 metric tons of 'yellowcake'"
Yellowcake?!!!!!!
"The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program - a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium - reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship voyage crossing two oceans.
The removal of 550 metric tons of 'yellowcake'"
Yellowcake?!!!!!!
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Victor Davis Hanson on Independence Day on National Review Online
Victor Davis Hanson on Independence Day on National Review Online: "we should remember two truths about America. First, the United States remains the most free and affluent country in the history of civilization. Second, almost all our problems are lapses of complacency, remain relatively easily correctable, and pale in comparison to past crises."
Department of War!
Instapundit.com -: "DALE AMON: 'I have long said we should change the name of the DOD back to the Department of War. If you are going to make war, then you should damn well be a man and say so.'"
You bet!
You bet!
Would name change help algebra students?
Would name change help algebra students?
"But would Algebra 2 be as difficult if it were called something else?
State Sen. Wayne Kuipers, R-Holland, recently told a gathering of Kent County school board members that he believes more students would pass the upper-level math course if it were called something less scary.
His theory is that students have convinced themselves that algebra is too difficult and that they throw in the towel before giving it a chance."
gimme a break!
Serious bozo alert!
Defeat All Incumbents!
"But would Algebra 2 be as difficult if it were called something else?
State Sen. Wayne Kuipers, R-Holland, recently told a gathering of Kent County school board members that he believes more students would pass the upper-level math course if it were called something less scary.
His theory is that students have convinced themselves that algebra is too difficult and that they throw in the towel before giving it a chance."
gimme a break!
Serious bozo alert!
Defeat All Incumbents!
Mona Shores Schools Superintendent wins high marks
Superintendent wins high marks
"Mona Shores Public Schools Superintendent Terry Babbitt received the following ratings from the board of education in his annual evaluation:
Relationship with the board: Meets high expectations
Community relations: Exceeds expectations
Superintendent-staff relationships: Exceeds expectations
Business and finance: Exceeds expectations
Educational leadership: Exceeds expectations
Personal qualities: Exceeds expectations"
I keep looking for the words "student" or "parents" or "taxpayers".
Maybe i just missed them.
Maybe they simply don't matter?
"Mona Shores Public Schools Superintendent Terry Babbitt received the following ratings from the board of education in his annual evaluation:
Relationship with the board: Meets high expectations
Community relations: Exceeds expectations
Superintendent-staff relationships: Exceeds expectations
Business and finance: Exceeds expectations
Educational leadership: Exceeds expectations
Personal qualities: Exceeds expectations"
I keep looking for the words "student" or "parents" or "taxpayers".
Maybe i just missed them.
Maybe they simply don't matter?
Rare Mikey Monsoor memorial footage
Rare Mikey Monsoor memorial footage
"A little-known tribute some Navy SEALs gave to a fallen comrade is gaining notice.
Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor was killed in battle in Iraq in September 2006, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in April.
His funeral in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego was attended by “nearly every SEAL on the West Coast,” President Bush said.
During the service, as Monsoor's coffin was taken from the hearse to the gravesite, Navy SEALs lined up in two columns. As the coffin passed, video shows each SEAL slapping down the gold Trident from his uniform and deeply embedding it in Monsoor's wooden coffin."
"A little-known tribute some Navy SEALs gave to a fallen comrade is gaining notice.
Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor was killed in battle in Iraq in September 2006, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in April.
His funeral in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego was attended by “nearly every SEAL on the West Coast,” President Bush said.
During the service, as Monsoor's coffin was taken from the hearse to the gravesite, Navy SEALs lined up in two columns. As the coffin passed, video shows each SEAL slapping down the gold Trident from his uniform and deeply embedding it in Monsoor's wooden coffin."
GR Starbucks employee firing triggers global protests
GR Starbucks employee firing triggers global protests
"This is part of a global movement against Starbuck's anti-union policies. Starbucks and its CEO Howard Schultz have been firing outspoken union baristas ever since the start of the International Workers of the World Starbucks Workers Union in 2004"
"This is part of a global movement against Starbuck's anti-union policies. Starbucks and its CEO Howard Schultz have been firing outspoken union baristas ever since the start of the International Workers of the World Starbucks Workers Union in 2004"
Friday, July 04, 2008
Happy birthday America!
Interview with a Hollywood patriot
click the link and remember the reality of our wonderful country.
And the men and women who continue our national fight for global freedom!
God bless the USA!
click the link and remember the reality of our wonderful country.
And the men and women who continue our national fight for global freedom!
God bless the USA!
No-contact advisory issued for Grand River
No-contact advisory issued for Grand River
"The city of Grand Rapids notified the health departments that a combined sewer overflow was released into the river at several locations, including the Market Avenue Retention Basin."
Why is "OK" for Grand Haven to be the alimentary canal of Grand Rapids?
This wouldn't be allowed if it was a factory sending the same garbage down the river!
"The city of Grand Rapids notified the health departments that a combined sewer overflow was released into the river at several locations, including the Market Avenue Retention Basin."
Why is "OK" for Grand Haven to be the alimentary canal of Grand Rapids?
This wouldn't be allowed if it was a factory sending the same garbage down the river!
Sept. 10th Democrats
Sept. 10th Democrats
"Such naïve policies suggest Democrats do not understand or are ignoring real threats facing our nation just as they did on September 10, 2001. The stakes for our security will be high this fall as voters choose between Senator Obama, who supports these dangerous proposals, and Senator McCain, who understands the lessons from 9/11 and will take a more responsible approach. Let’s hope the voters make the right choice this November."
READ THIS!!!!!
"Such naïve policies suggest Democrats do not understand or are ignoring real threats facing our nation just as they did on September 10, 2001. The stakes for our security will be high this fall as voters choose between Senator Obama, who supports these dangerous proposals, and Senator McCain, who understands the lessons from 9/11 and will take a more responsible approach. Let’s hope the voters make the right choice this November."
READ THIS!!!!!
MSM prefers fewer readers?
Instapundit.com -:
"If only AP was as skeptical of the L.A. Times as it is of the Bush Administration ...it wouldn't have left this uncommented upon:
'The number one reason that people cancel the L.A. Times is, they tell us, they don't have enough time to read the paper that we give them every day,' Stanton said. 'We're going to be more picky about the stories we choose to write long and a lot more picky about the ones we write shorter.'
Yeah, that's it. People are complaining about too much news. They're doing too good a job! That's their problem!
UPDATE: The LAT's appeal isn't shrinking -- it's just becoming more selective!"
The self delusion of the socialists who run (down to the gutter) newspapers is really scary.
After all, they provide much of the news we are exposed to.
"If only AP was as skeptical of the L.A. Times as it is of the Bush Administration ...it wouldn't have left this uncommented upon:
'The number one reason that people cancel the L.A. Times is, they tell us, they don't have enough time to read the paper that we give them every day,' Stanton said. 'We're going to be more picky about the stories we choose to write long and a lot more picky about the ones we write shorter.'
Yeah, that's it. People are complaining about too much news. They're doing too good a job! That's their problem!
UPDATE: The LAT's appeal isn't shrinking -- it's just becoming more selective!"
The self delusion of the socialists who run (down to the gutter) newspapers is really scary.
After all, they provide much of the news we are exposed to.
And they seem to be fools.
Bummer dudes....
Blogger admits Hawaii birth certificate forgery, subverting Obama claims
Blogger admits Hawaii birth certificate forgery, subverting Obama claims:
"But why would a presidential campaign that has its own 'Fight the Smears' website rely on a radical left-wing blog like Daily Kos to post its official documents, especially one as sensitive and controversial as a birth certificate? A few days later the Obama site would post a very low resolution, barely legible image -- it still is there on the site, with no reference to the one first posted at the Daily Kos."
This is getting interesting!
"But why would a presidential campaign that has its own 'Fight the Smears' website rely on a radical left-wing blog like Daily Kos to post its official documents, especially one as sensitive and controversial as a birth certificate? A few days later the Obama site would post a very low resolution, barely legible image -- it still is there on the site, with no reference to the one first posted at the Daily Kos."
This is getting interesting!
Cook County Tax Hike In Effect, highest in nation!
Cook County Tax Hike In Effect, Businesses Furious: "Taxes In Chicago Now 10.25 Percent, Highest In Country
CHICAGO (CBS) ― The highest sales tax in the nation is now found in Chicago, and it's costing Cook County residents more to buy just about everything."
CHICAGO (CBS) ― The highest sales tax in the nation is now found in Chicago, and it's costing Cook County residents more to buy just about everything."
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Venus and Serena Williams reach Wimbledon final
Venus and Serena Williams reach Wimbledon final
"Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets Thursday to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup.
"Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets Thursday to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup.
These two sisters are incredible!
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