Worth knowing

Instapundit.com -: "February 28, 2006
INTERESTING REPORT FROM IRAQ:
In the days that followed the bombing of a sacred Shiite shrine, Iraq seemed within a hair's breadth of civil war. But an aggressive U.S. and Kurdish diplomatic campaign appears for now to have coaxed the country back from open conflict between Sunni Arabs and Shiites, according to Iraqi politicians and Western diplomats speaking in interviews on Monday.
Read the whole thing.

I guess he's not gonna run for office soon.

WOODTV.com & WOOD TV8 - Grand Rapids news and weather - Former energy secretary Abraham joins French nuclear company: "WASHINGTON Former Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham will join Areva as chairman of its board of directors.
Areva is the U-S subsidiary of the French-owned nuclear company.
Areva has been aggressively marketing its advanced-design power reactor to American utilities and hopes Abraham will help that cause as board chairman."
The good news is that any company is promoting nuclear power in the USA.

This is good for race relations?

Union head blasts plan to name street after Black Panther: SouthFlorida.com: "A police union official is criticizing a Chicago proposal to rename a street after a slain Black Panther leader who once advocated violence against police officers.

The City Council's transportation committee approved an ordinance yesterday to rename a one-block section of Monroe Street on the city's West Side after former Panther Fred Hampton."
Disgusting!
I remember taking a wrong turn in Chicago back in the 1970s. We were surrounded by black thugs who pounded on my car as we sat at a light. I ran the light out of great fear. A few hundred dollars of damage but we made it out alive. That is the legacy of the black racists.

D&W to close 4 stores

WOODTV.com & WOOD TV8 - Grand Rapids news and weather - D&W to close 4 stores: "D&W will be closing the Northtown D&W on Plainfield Avenue in Grand Rapids, the Norton Shores D&W on Seminole Road in Muskegon, the Walker D&W on Rememberance Road and the Zeeland D&W on West Main Avenue."
Too bad, they did a fine job in Norton Shores.

Stabenow the most liberal?

"That's Saul, folks!"
Michigan Republican Party Blog:
"According to respected political publication National Journal, Debbie Stabenow's liberal score for 2005 is 86.3, making her the ninth most liberal member of the Senate, outranking nationally known liberals such as New York Senators Hillary Clinton and Charles Schumer and on par with Massachusetts Senator John Kerry.

Year Stabenow Clinton Schumer Kennedy Kerry
2005 86.3 79.8 77.8 96.7 86.7

(National Journal Website, www.nationaljournal.com, Accessed February 24, 2006)"
If you vote liberal, Debbie's your gal!

C-BS

CBS Slants Bush Poll in Favor of Democrats NewsBusters.org:
In its classic 'fair and balanced' tradition, CBS slanted in favor of Democrats its poll that found Bush has a 34 percent approval rating and a 59 percent disapproval rating, an all-time high for a CBS poll.
On the bottom of the PDF version of the poll (page 18) it says how many Democrats versus Republicans were contacted.
'Total Republicans' contacted: 272 unweighted and 289 weighted.
'Total Democrats' contacted: 409 unweighted and 381 weighted.
Remember, this is the C-BS of Dan Rather. Sadly, the rest of the MSM just ate this lie up and reported it as if it were true.

The Simpsons love Holland!

Tonight on the "Simpsons": Homer, negotiating a motorhome purchase, opined how great it would be to "visit the Tulip Festival in Holland, MI". Interesting....what's up with the Holland/Hollywood connection?

AcademyAwards Party!

Sounds like fun!
Contact: Linda Medema 231-722-9750x103

Be Treated Like A Star at the Frauenthal’s
"Academy Awards® Party"
Hosted by Britta from Star 108
FRAUENTHAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, DOWNTOWN MUSKEGON – Join the Frauenthal Center as we celebrate our 2nd annual "Academy Awards® Party" with a line up of star-studded activities! Dress like a star, or come as you are, and view the Academy Awards® live on the big screen of the Frauenthal Theater!
The evening begins at 5:30 with cocktails followed at 6:00 with a divine selection of hearty hors d’oeuvres. After hors d’oeuvres, guests will be escorted to an awaiting limousine, which will bring them to the infamous red carpet where fans and paparazzi will be waiting their arrival. After exclusive interviews and photo opportunities, guest will enter the majestic Frauenthal Theater where the Academy Awards® will be broadcast live on the big screen. There will be a fabulous dessert table with exquisite selections to enjoy throughout the evening.
This event will make people feel like they are attending the actual Academy Awards®. From the beautiful decorations, red carpet, paparazzi, and limos to the fabulous hors d’oeuvres and desserts, guests will be treated like stars all night long. Thanks to the on going support of local businesses we are able to offer all this to the community for the outstanding price of only $35 per person.
In addition to the extravagant lineup mentioned above, there will be drawings and prizes throughout the evening. The entire event is being hosted by the popular radio personality Britta Cleveland. Britta can be heard weekdays on Clear Channel’s Star 108 during the original Wayback Lunch. Don’t miss the "Academy Awards® Party" at the Frauenthal Center on Sunday, March 5, 2006. Schedule of events: 5:30pm cocktails, 6:00pm hearty hors d’oeuvres, 7pm limo ride to red carpet, 7:30pm pre-awards show broadcast, 8:00 pm awards show broadcast and fabulous desserts.
Tickets only $35 per person, which includes one free drink. Tickets available at Tickets Plus outlets including the Frauenthal Box Office. Frauenthal Box Office hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-6pm. Charge by phone at 1-800-585-3737. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts. For more information call Linda Medema at 231-722-9750 x103 or visit us online at www.frauenthal.info
This event is not affiliated with nor endorsed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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More liberal idiocy

WZZM 13 Grand Rapids - Heart Smart Law Requires Fitness Clubs to Have Defibrillators: "Heart Smart Law Requires Fitness Clubs to Have Defibrillators

The heart-attack death of a man at a Royal Oak fitness club led Gov. Jennifer Granholm to sign into law this week a bill requiring all fitness clubs in Michigan to have defibrillators."
Too bad the fellow died at a health club rather than a Starbucks....would they require double espresso drips? Jeepers, some folks wonder why companies are running away from JennyCountry?

Brutal beating?

WOODTV.com & WOOD TV8 - Grand Rapids news and weather
click the link to see how WOOD TV totally distorts the news. Remember next time you watch.

DumbGumGate?

The Grand Haven Tribune - Michigan's Community Newspaper for Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and the West Michigan Lake Shore: "A 12-year-old visitor to the Detroit Institute of Arts stuck a wad of gum to a $1.5 million painting, leaving a stain the size of a quarter"
I'm not sure which is dumber, gumboy or $1.5 million for that painting.

Election Results - Muskegon County

Election Results - Muskegon County
Here's the link

We need to require photo ID to vote!

WOODTV.com & WOOD TV8 - Grand Rapids news and weather - Feds: State has more registered voters than voting-age residents: "DETROIT Maybe Michigan residents are taking their civic responsibility WAY too seriously.
The U-S Department of Justice says the state has more people registered to vote than it has people of voting age."
The democrat party opposes photo ID when voting. There is a difference between political parties.

Library vote will triple current funding!

Library vote will pit tax vs. text: "The library is operating on a $1.1 million budget this year. That's down from $1.7 million in 2004, the last year of full county funding. The loss of county support forced the library to cut hours and staff, stop book and technology purchases and cancel programs. If the millage passes, the annual budget will increase to about $2.9 million"
Does it make sense to increase the library take from the old amount of $1.7 million to $2.9 million?

Coulter cancels visit with local GOP

Coulter cancels visit with local GOP: "Coulter cancels visit with local GOP
Monday, February 27, 2006
By Steven Harmon
The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS -- Ann Coulter, the firebrand conservative commentator, is backing out of her Grand Rapids appearance, Kent County Republican officials said Monday morning. "
Bummer. We're going to miss out on how our local liberals treasure "free speech".

Bolton Blast!

Threads2: "NEW YORK (AP) -- The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Saturday that the world body is hobbled 'by bad management, by sex and corruption' and a lack of confidence in its ability to carry out missions. John Bolton also criticized the U.N.'s budget, noting that two-thirds of members pay only 20 percent of the cost. "
How dare he criticize those nice, efficient UN dudes.

Canada's health care implosion.

Instapundit.com -: "Proponents of single-payer health care reform in the United States have long pointed toward Canada as a model for the US to emulate.
The New York Times reports that the Canadian system is imploding"
Old news to Canadians. New news to our liberal MSM.

ColumnGate?

The Chronicle Commissars have done it again! Tracy Lorenz can write some excellent columns... but many have been as dull as an MEA press release. Tracy had two columns on his website, one published one not. They were both excellent. They are both now gone because the Thought Police at the Chronicle have stepped out of their normal extreme liberal mode and told an employee to delete the "offending" columns from his own web site. I don't know TL and have no first hand info about this except I do know the columns were posted (heck, one was published by The Chronicle!) and they're both gone now. True colors.

Sexual abuse! Oh my!

Captain's Quarters: "The UN peacekeeping forces continue to sexually abuse their wards, according to an internal review at Turtle Bay, and the problem will exist for years:"
That UN "peacekeepers" are abusing those they would protect is awful enough. That the American press would cover this up is criminal. We all know how outraged our press was over the American military abuse events. And they pale in comparison to this. Despicable!

NIMBY hypocrites of the Left!

Threads2: "After a long, loud and costly public fight, the fate of the proposed Nantucket Sound wind farm could be decided soon at a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill. **SNIP** Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., opposes the project along with Rep. William Delahunt, D-Quincy, whose district includes Cape Cod"
I thought alternative energy was a mainstay of the democrat religion.....

John Warner: 500 U.S. Warships Docked in Dubai

John Warner: 500 U.S. Warships Docked in Dubai: "John Warner: 500 U.S. Warships Docked in Dubai


Former Navy Secretary, Sen. John Warner said Sunday that the United Arab Emirates, home to ports operating company slated to take over dozens of U.S. shipping terminals, hosted hundreds of U.S. warships in 2005.
'We are using facilities in the UAE today, docking over 500 ships, American warships, last year,' Warner told NBC's 'Meet the Press.'"
Are the MSM and their like-minded croneys in the democrat party gonna next tell us not to park our warships in the UAE ports? Isn't it important to be able to tell the difference between our enemies and our friends in the Muslum world? Or do all Muslums look alike to the left?

Saudi Shipping Company Controls 9 US Ports | Sweetness & Light

Saudi Shipping Company Controls 9 US Ports | Sweetness & Light: "Saudi Shipping Company Controls 9 US Ports
Funny, our one party media hasn't mentioned this Saudi-owned ports operation. Maybe they don't know about it, as the company's only been around since 1979:"
Geeze, the supersluths at the Chronicle and their comrads in the MSM somehow managed to miss this one. I wonder why.....

Sinking of YouTube

VideoSift - The Best of GoogleVideo and YouTube
Good one!

The fascists of free speech - Los Angeles Times

The fascists of free speech - Los Angeles Times: "it did occur to him that perhaps the long-delayed English translation of Oriana Fallaci's new book, 'The Force of Reason,' might finally be available, and that because Fallaci's militant stance against Islamic militants offends so many people, a store committed to selling banned books would be the perfect place to buy it. So he asked a clerk if the new Fallaci book was in yet.

'No,' snapped the clerk. 'We don't carry books by fascists."
Geez, they sound like The Chronicle.

Revised charter, minus tax hike, heads to voters

Revised charter, minus tax hike, heads to voters: "Besides inserting gender-neutral language recognizing women's increased role in politics during the past four decades, the charter calls for the city's elected leaders to maximize intergovernmental cooperation and pay attention to protecting the environment. "
I agree that the Charter should pass but isn't it sad that we can't trust The Chronicle to analyze the issue and print opposing voices? We know they support county wide consolidation so don't expect to get the full story from their "big government" editors. Bummer.

Microsoft Keyboard Shortcuts

Microsoft Products & Resources: Keyboard Assistance: "Find keyboard shortcuts for leading Microsoft products that help save time and effort and provide an essential tool for some people with functional difficulties and impairments�particularly dexterity and visual."
Another site I got via Kim Komando.com

Kim Komando Digital Photo Tips

Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show�--One of the Top 10 Programs in the US: "Most digital cameras come with basic software that helps organize and manipulate photos. However, those programs tend to be limited. Before you spend a fortune rectifying that problem, check out free programs."
I love my Picassa for saving and organizing digital shots.

VDH is more optimistic

Print version - � COPYRIGHT 2006 The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper , a division of Gannett Co. Inc.: "Iraq, like all wars, is not static. What was supposedly true on the ground in Iraq in 2003 is not necessarily so in 2006 � in the way that the situation in Europe in 1943 hardly resembled that of May 1945.
Yet while things have changed radically in Iraq, the pessimistic tone of our reporting remains calcified. Little is written about the new Iraqi government, the emergence of the Iraqi security forces or the radically changing role of the American military."

It Didn't Work by William F. Buckley

RealClearPolitics - Commentary - It Didn't Work by William F. Buckley: "One can't doubt that the American objective in Iraq has failed. "
When Buckley speaks we all should listen. Not necessarily agree, but listen at least.

Washington's Birthday

Power Line: "One other point I might make about Washington's presence at the Constitutional Convention was that during debates about how much and what kind of powers the executive branch should have, the delegates were guided by the fact that it was universally recognized that Washington would be the first President. Flexner makes the point that this factor in the delegate's deliberations probably did more to encourage expansive powers for that office more than anything else since the delegates knew how lightly power rested on Washington's shoulders. "