Saturday, April 19, 2008

BBC NEWS | UK | Britons fear race violence - poll

BBC NEWS UK Britons fear race violence - poll: "Almost two-thirds of people in Britain fear race relations are so poor tensions are likely to spill over into violence, a BBC poll has suggested.
Of the 1,000 people asked, 60% said the UK had too many immigrants and half wanted foreigners encouraged to leave."

Thousands in Hollywood protest remarks from CNN's Jack Cafferty - Los Angeles Times

Thousands in Hollywood protest remarks from CNN's Jack Cafferty - Los Angeles Times: "On the April 9 airing of 'The Situation Room,' Cafferty, in a discussion about China, said that goods from that country were 'junk,' and referred to the Chinese as 'a bunch of goons and thugs.'"

Imagine if Jack had said same about Mexicans!

Gallup Daily: Clinton 46%, Obama 45%

Gallup Daily: Clinton 46%, Obama 45%: "Gallup Poll Daily tracking shows that Hillary Clinton now receives 46% of the support of Democrats nationally, compared to 45% for Barack Obama, marking the first time Obama has not led in Gallup's daily tracking since March 18-20."

Smirking murder trio get 59yrs

Smirking murder trio get 59yrs
"THREE yobs who laughed as they kicked a dad to death “like a pack of hyenas” were jailed for life yesterday.
Callous ... DelimaMark Elliott, 21, Curtis Delima, 19, and Gerry Cusden, 16, were high on vodka, alcopops and cannabis when they murdered brickie Mark Witherall, 47."

59 years TOTAL for the three is considered "LIFE" in that poor, sad shell of a country.

Plus the three murderers are eligible for parole.....

Judge rejects request to stop Oregon, Washington from killing sea lions to protect salmon

Judge rejects request to stop Oregon, Washington from killing sea lions to protect salmon
"A federal judge on Wednesday refused to stop Oregon and Washington from trapping and killing California sea lions at Bonneville Dam this spring to keep them from gobbling endangered salmon."

Is it time to look at university waste?

What's Happening To Your Money
"Student Debt Is Piling Up

• Tuition costs have climbed 60% since 2000, and the average graduating senior now owes more than $20,000, according to the National Center for Education Statistics—twice as much as graduates owed a decade ago.

• Nearly a quarter of recent grads owe in excess of $25,000.

• While student debt rose 8% from 2005 to 2006, starting salaries rose only 4%."

Intelligence Report | PARADE Magazine

Intelligence Report PARADE Magazine: "Last year, corporations shouldered just 14.4% of the total U.S. tax burden, compared with about 50% in 1940."

Why Not Blame Obama?

Why Not Blame Obama?: "But here's the deal: During the debate, Obama bungled his answers on tax policy, big time. Period. End of sentence."

Grand Rapids to be the set of mafia movie

Grand Rapids to be the set of mafia movie: "State Rep. Michael Sak (D-Grand Rapids).

The movie is expected to bring $5 - 10 million in revenue to the area, Sak says."

Home for Hot Dogs

Home for Hot Dogs
"the loudest compelling caterwaul came from dozens and dozens of irate fans of Detroit's 'Coney Island' dog."

Bus ride to aid drive for public transportation

Bus ride to aid drive for public transportation
"Muskegon's Disability Connection: A Center for Independent Living will sponsor a free bus trip Tuesday to Lansing as part of the 'Let's Get Moving Coalition' to advocate for better public transportation in Michigan."

Mark Steyn on God and Guns

Mark Steyn on God and Guns
"A while back, I was struck by the words of Oscar van den Boogaard, a Dutch gay humanist (which is pretty much the trifecta of Eurocool). Reflecting on the Continent’s accelerating Islamification, he concluded that the jig was up for the Europe he loved, but what could he do? “I am not a warrior, but who is?” he shrugged. “I have never learned to fight for my freedom. I was only good at enjoying it.”"

CNN-Kinky News Network:

Kinky News Network:CNN's Quest a Very 'Knotty' Boy
"CNN personality Richard Quest was busted in Central Park early yesterday with some drugs in his pocket, a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot, law-enforcement sources said. Quest, 46, was arrested at around 3:40 a.m. after a cop spotted him and another man inside the park near 64th Street..."

Friday, April 18, 2008

Legislators With Too Much Time on Their Hands

The Volokh Conspiracy - -#1208542685:
The state Senate this week opened discussions on ... replica bull testicles dangling from the back bumpers of vehicles. One senator wants the owners of such swaying baubles to be subject to a $60 fine.......
"Your Nutz, a California company, boasts colors including sun-kissed sienna, dark forest green and even electric blue lighted sets that cast an eerie glow....
'Every time this happens,' [David Ham, founder and owner of Your Nutz] said, talking of moves to ban the product, 'it drives my sales through the roof. I can't thank this lawmaker enough. I'm considering contributing to these guys who are coming up with these bills.' ..."

Disgraced Detroit mayor defends Obama's pastor

Michigan News, Detroit, Lansing - MLive.com: "Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick defended Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. on Friday, saying Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's controversial former pastor should be judged by his life's work."

B Hussein must be so proud.....

Measure would hike green power and your bills

Measure would hike green power and your bills
"Granholm, a Democrat, applauded the package"

Poll: Who's right in 'Harry Potter' case? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com

Poll: Who's right in 'Harry Potter' case? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Vander Ark wiped away tears when he was asked to reflect on what the case has done to his relationship with the community of Harry Potter fans."

MATS to add more new buses - mlive.com

MATS to add more new buses - mlive.com: "The way officials at the Muskegon Area Transit System see it, four good buses deserve five more.
Last year, MATS purchased four new 35-foot, low-floor buses from the Gillig Corp. The new buses came with features that have been popular with the public, including air conditioning, automated announcement systems and security cameras.
On Thursday, Muskegon County commissioners, meeting as the transportation committee, gave MATS permission to order five similar buses from the same corporation, for a maximum of $1,810,000."

Shores eyes cuts to busing - mlive.com

Shores eyes cuts to busing - mlive.com: "More than $1 million in budget cuts are on the horizon for Mona Shores Public Schools.
The district's budget deficit for the 2008-09 school year is projected to be $1.7 million, and among the first areas the school board proposes to cut is busing"

MAISD wins $200,000 grant for environmental education program

MAISD wins $200,000 grant for environmental education program
"Protecting the environment and giving young people a sense of their own importance while enhancing their learning are the goals of a $200,000 grant project that will benefit schools in four counties."