State settles $3.25 million lawsuit over Timothy Souders death in prison
"A $3.25 million lawsuit settlement in no way makes up for the death of her son in a Michigan prison, Theresa Vaughn said, nor will it stop her campaign to improve prison conditions.
Timothy Souders, 21, died of dehydration and heat exhaustion after nearly four days shackled to a cement slab in a Jackson prison during an August 2006 heat wave,"
I wonder if anyone was fired or disciplined over this outrage.
I suspect not.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Starbucks closing 600 stores nationwide
Starbucks closing 600 stores nationwide
"Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday it will close 600 stores in the United States in the next year and cut back the number of new stores it had planned to open."
Holy moley!
Maybe there IS a relationship between how much you charge for something and how much of it you sell?
Higher minimum wage...... fewer jobs...... who'd of thunk?
"Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday it will close 600 stores in the United States in the next year and cut back the number of new stores it had planned to open."
Holy moley!
Maybe there IS a relationship between how much you charge for something and how much of it you sell?
Higher minimum wage...... fewer jobs...... who'd of thunk?
Slain Realtor beloved by friends, co-workers
Slain Realtor beloved by friends, co-workers
"Troy Dennis VanderStelt was an 'all-around good guy' who was dedicated to his family, physical fitness and a career in real estate, according to friends and co-workers."
"Troy Dennis VanderStelt was an 'all-around good guy' who was dedicated to his family, physical fitness and a career in real estate, according to friends and co-workers."
Maybe the liberal media will think twice before they demonize another industry like they have demonized mortgage and real estate companies.
Rising tuition threatens Michigan education goals
Rising tuition threatens Michigan education goals
Maybe SOMEONE ought to see where all the taxpayers money is going?
Maybe to the teachers and administrators in the form of massive pay increases and ballooning benefit and retirement packages?
Ah, the question we dare not ask.
Just soak the idiot taxpayer. It's been working for years, why change it now.......
Maybe SOMEONE ought to see where all the taxpayers money is going?
Maybe to the teachers and administrators in the form of massive pay increases and ballooning benefit and retirement packages?
Ah, the question we dare not ask.
Just soak the idiot taxpayer. It's been working for years, why change it now.......
Muskegon saves jobs by dipping into savings
Muskegon saves jobs by dipping into savings
"In the end, the Muskegon school board decided to save jobs rather than save money.....
The proposed $64.6 million general fund budget includes a $557,000 draw on the district's savings account, known as the fund balance."
"In the end, the Muskegon school board decided to save jobs rather than save money.....
The proposed $64.6 million general fund budget includes a $557,000 draw on the district's savings account, known as the fund balance."
"The area is so depressed, we need to try to save those jobs," said board Treasurer Billie Bruce. "Those are people who live in the city, pay taxes and have children in the district."
Armstrong had made a commitment to the board to reduce the district's reliance on savings to balance the district's budget. But he said he had real misgivings about the cuts to staff that would have to be made to do that.
......."It's a small amount we have to pay to do something better for the lives of the children and the community," said the Rev. Charles Poole, president of the school board. "It's all about bettering the community.".....
The district will hire 13 people this summer to recruit students to the district. In addition, a new full-time para-pro will work on retention of students at the high school and the district's M-TEC alternative education program.
Since when is it the "job" of school board members to take taxpayer money to employ people simply because the community has high unemployment?
These fools need to be replaced!
Defeat all incumbents!
The Greenest Show on Earth: Democrats Gear Up for Denver
The Greenest Show on Earth: Democrats Gear Up for Denver
"on the theory that nutritious food is more vibrant, each meal should include 'at least three of the following colors: red, green, yellow, blue/purple, and white.' (Garnishes don't count.)"
These demo-kooks are nuts!
"on the theory that nutritious food is more vibrant, each meal should include 'at least three of the following colors: red, green, yellow, blue/purple, and white.' (Garnishes don't count.)"
These demo-kooks are nuts!
Obama's Social Security Fine Prin
Obama's Social Security Fine Print
"Would it help Social Security's financing problems?
Mr. Obama has no idea. One of his senior economic advisers admitted to me that no one on the campaign has run any detailed models or performed any rigorous analysis. When one proposes an enormous tax increase, shouldn't there at least be a spreadsheet somewhere?
But the most alarming thing about Mr. Obama's proposal is that the $250,000 threshold, above which the payroll tax would be applied, refers to household income, not individual income. So it's quite deceptive when he claims that the $250,000 threshold will 'ensure that lifting the payroll tax cap does not ensnare any middle class Americans.'"
B Hussein's scheme will put the top tax bracket at over 60% and could easily affect as many as 20% of taxpayers!!!!!
And remember. The ObamaFeds are taking the moolah from folks who earned the money and then the Husseiniacs will give it to their friends in big government!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_income_in_the_United_States
"Would it help Social Security's financing problems?
Mr. Obama has no idea. One of his senior economic advisers admitted to me that no one on the campaign has run any detailed models or performed any rigorous analysis. When one proposes an enormous tax increase, shouldn't there at least be a spreadsheet somewhere?
But the most alarming thing about Mr. Obama's proposal is that the $250,000 threshold, above which the payroll tax would be applied, refers to household income, not individual income. So it's quite deceptive when he claims that the $250,000 threshold will 'ensure that lifting the payroll tax cap does not ensnare any middle class Americans.'"
B Hussein's scheme will put the top tax bracket at over 60% and could easily affect as many as 20% of taxpayers!!!!!
And remember. The ObamaFeds are taking the moolah from folks who earned the money and then the Husseiniacs will give it to their friends in big government!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_income_in_the_United_States
It's off to the races at Pork Chop Downs
It's off to the races at Pork Chop Downs
"But the Show-Me Swine Races at Pork Chop Downs go on as they must, daily at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. These pigs are pros.
Five competitors race in three heats and audience members are chosen to be the main rooter for each pig in each race."
These piggies are really worth your time. The entire show is hilarious!
"But the Show-Me Swine Races at Pork Chop Downs go on as they must, daily at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. These pigs are pros.
Five competitors race in three heats and audience members are chosen to be the main rooter for each pig in each race."
These piggies are really worth your time. The entire show is hilarious!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Gay marriage and Obama
He's for it AND against it!
"Today we learned that Barack Obama opposes the proposed amendment to the California constitution defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. In a letter to a gay civil rights group in San Francisco, Obama said he rejects 'the divisive and discriminatory efforts to amend the California Constitution' and similar efforts in other states.
At the same time, Obama has repeatedly said that while he supports civil unions for gay couples he believes marriage is between a man and a woman."
No problem dude..... if you want it, B Hussein will promise it!
"Today we learned that Barack Obama opposes the proposed amendment to the California constitution defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. In a letter to a gay civil rights group in San Francisco, Obama said he rejects 'the divisive and discriminatory efforts to amend the California Constitution' and similar efforts in other states.
At the same time, Obama has repeatedly said that while he supports civil unions for gay couples he believes marriage is between a man and a woman."
No problem dude..... if you want it, B Hussein will promise it!
Michigan's minimum wage rises to $7.40 Tuesday
Michigan's minimum wage rises to $7.40 Tuesday
"Starting Tuesday, hundreds of thousands of Michigan workers who make at or just above the minimum wage are getting a raise.
Jeepers!
Student and young people face the worst job market in a decade.
But our "leaders" just voted to raise the cost of employing those students and young folks ....... could there be ANY connection?
Naa. It's Bush's fault. Cheney and Engler's too.....
"Starting Tuesday, hundreds of thousands of Michigan workers who make at or just above the minimum wage are getting a raise.
Jeepers!
Student and young people face the worst job market in a decade.
But our "leaders" just voted to raise the cost of employing those students and young folks ....... could there be ANY connection?
Naa. It's Bush's fault. Cheney and Engler's too.....
click these links for more on the "AMAZING" connection between cost and demand.
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2007/01/demo-stink.html
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2006/03/what-were-they-thinking.html
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2006/03/less-destructive-path.html
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2006/03/higher-minimum-wage-is-job-killer-for.html
The 11 Best Foods You Arent Eating - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog
The 11 Best Foods You Arent Eating - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog: "Dr. Bowden, author of “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,” to update his list with some favorite foods that are easy to find but don’t always find their way into our shopping carts. Here’s his advice."
Ummm... beets!
Ummm... beets!
United Auto Workers union endorses Obama for president
United Auto Workers union endorses Obama for president
"The United Auto Workers international executive board has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president."
Hmmmm.... the same group who bankrupted the American auto industry now endorses B Hussein who's "new" ideas for "change" will bankrupt the USA.
Sounds logical to moi....
"The United Auto Workers international executive board has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president."
Hmmmm.... the same group who bankrupted the American auto industry now endorses B Hussein who's "new" ideas for "change" will bankrupt the USA.
Sounds logical to moi....
Obama says he will offer $4,000 tuition tax credit
Obama says he will offer $4,000 tuition tax credit
"Obama said he would give students a $4,000 tax credit to help pay tuition and fees in exchange for 100 hours of community service. The campaign said the program would cost $10 billion a year"
"Obama said he would give students a $4,000 tax credit to help pay tuition and fees in exchange for 100 hours of community service. The campaign said the program would cost $10 billion a year"
Let's see....$4000 divided by 100 hours... um that equals $40 bucks an HOUR!!!!?
B Hussein promises to give "students" $4o bucks an hour to do... what..... community service????
Do nothing "make-work" at $4/hr....... plus all those nifty democrat government workers to supervise the little darling students......
This only sounds "new" to someone who's never heard of the USSR...
Murdered at work! Troy VanderStelt Nexes Realty Michigan Real Estate Agent
Killed this morning at the Nexus office on Broadway by a disgruntled customer.
RIP
"Troy VanderStelt
As a member of the successful, highly trained team of agents at Nexes Realty, I am here to help you fulfill the American Dream of owning your own home. Whether buying or selling, I will provide outstanding services with honesty and integrity. As a life-long resident of the area, graduate of Muskegon Community College and Michigan State University, I look forward to helping you in all your real estate needs."
As a member of the successful, highly trained team of agents at Nexes Realty, I am here to help you fulfill the American Dream of owning your own home. Whether buying or selling, I will provide outstanding services with honesty and integrity. As a life-long resident of the area, graduate of Muskegon Community College and Michigan State University, I look forward to helping you in all your real estate needs."
YouTube - Harry Reid Says "Coal Makes Us Sick"
YouTube - Harry Reid Says "Coal Makes Us Sick"
Yeah but....... coal and oil also provide us with jobs and food.
Coal and oil are the energy bridge that we humans need until new technology is discovered.
Windmill farms and solar panels covering our real farms will provide nothing except more government subsidies to the makers of windmills and solar panels.
Oh yeah, they'll also makes us unemployed and hungry.
Yeah but....... coal and oil also provide us with jobs and food.
Coal and oil are the energy bridge that we humans need until new technology is discovered.
Windmill farms and solar panels covering our real farms will provide nothing except more government subsidies to the makers of windmills and solar panels.
Oh yeah, they'll also makes us unemployed and hungry.
Nev. Brothel: Get Your Fill And Free Fuel, State's Sex Industry Stifled By Rising Gasoline Costs; Brothel Offers Truckers Gas Cards
Nev. Brothel: Get Your Fill And Free Fuel, State's Sex Industry Stifled By Rising Gasoline Costs; Brothel Offers Truckers Gas Cards
"Geoffrey Arnold, president of the Nevada Brothel Owners' Association, said truckers account for up to 75 percent of business at the state's rural brothels along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 95."
Ah, those knights of the highway.......
"Geoffrey Arnold, president of the Nevada Brothel Owners' Association, said truckers account for up to 75 percent of business at the state's rural brothels along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 95."
Ah, those knights of the highway.......
DUMBEST UNION MOVE EVER
DUMBEST UNION MOVE EVER
"Volunteer firefighters who built sandbag barricades to protect Baraboo from record flooding earlier this month wrongfully did the work of city workers, a union representative argues in a complaint.
A grievance filed with the city says Department of Public Works employees are qualified to perform the work done by volunteer firefighters and should've been called on first.
Union workers are demanding pay for overtime they lost out on as a result of volunteers from the Baraboo Fire Department filling sandbags June 7 through June 12"
Maybe the taxpayers might want to see who negotiated the union contract on behalf of the city of Baraboo?
"Volunteer firefighters who built sandbag barricades to protect Baraboo from record flooding earlier this month wrongfully did the work of city workers, a union representative argues in a complaint.
A grievance filed with the city says Department of Public Works employees are qualified to perform the work done by volunteer firefighters and should've been called on first.
Union workers are demanding pay for overtime they lost out on as a result of volunteers from the Baraboo Fire Department filling sandbags June 7 through June 12"
Maybe the taxpayers might want to see who negotiated the union contract on behalf of the city of Baraboo?
Kim Komando’s Video of the Day » Blog Archive » Bus or monster truck?
Kim Komando’s Video of the Day » Blog Archive » Bus or monster truck?
"This Video of the Day features a bus crash. Don’t worry; no one gets hurt. But I can’t help laughing every time I see it. This driver turns her bus into a monster truck. She plows over a parking lot full of cars."
This IS funny!
"This Video of the Day features a bus crash. Don’t worry; no one gets hurt. But I can’t help laughing every time I see it. This driver turns her bus into a monster truck. She plows over a parking lot full of cars."
This IS funny!
Monday, June 30, 2008
No Sun Intended
No Sun Intended
"Washington has placed a moratorium on solar power projects on federal land. Is this the work of evil oil companies? No, it's the fault of environmentalists."
Let us make no mistake! The democrat party has been taken over by extremist enviro-nuts and will fight EVERY idea to provide energy for humans. EVERY IDEA!
"Washington has placed a moratorium on solar power projects on federal land. Is this the work of evil oil companies? No, it's the fault of environmentalists."
Let us make no mistake! The democrat party has been taken over by extremist enviro-nuts and will fight EVERY idea to provide energy for humans. EVERY IDEA!
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