Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Missing Cat Found In Owner's Suitcase , Fla. Woman's 10-Month Old Missing Cat Found In Owner's Lost Suitcase - CBS News
Missing Cat Found In Owner's Suitcase , Fla. Woman's 10-Month Old Missing Cat Found In Owner's Lost Suitcase - CBS News: "The last time cat-owner Kelly Levy saw her tiger-striped feline was before she took her husband to the airport. The 24-year-old came back to her house late Friday to find the bottom step, where Gracie Mae would usually be waiting, empty."
Philly's cold shoulder - - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
Philly's cold shoulder - - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: "The youth of Philadelphia are in danger. Nearly 112,000 children — over 30 percent of children in the city — live beneath the poverty line. There are as many as 3,900 homeless families in Philadelphia. Only about half of Philadelphia ninth-graders graduate from high school within four years, and last year's state standardized math and reading tests came back to 11th graders in Philadelphia public schools with 70 percent of scores below proficient. In 2006, 1,030 young Philadelphians between the ages of 7 and 24 were shot; 179 kids were murdered."
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Scientists: Warm seas may mean fewer hurricanes -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Scientists: Warm seas may mean fewer hurricanes -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com: "Observations from 1854 to 2006 show almost all the world's oceans have warmed, particularly in large areas of the tropical regions of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans, the study found. That warming has increased vertical wind shear in the Atlantic and suppressed hurricane activity, the NOAA study found."
The more successful you are, the more you drink, research finds - Independent Online Edition > Health
The more successful you are, the more you drink, research finds - Independent Online Edition > Health: "Chief executives of big companies and public sector organisations are coping with their stressful positions by drinking the equivalent of almost three bottles of wine a week, new research shows."
"everyone into the locker room... naked."
Townhall.com::Learning About the 'Three Sexes'::By Rick Amato: "A new law requiring California public schools to, among other things, allow students to 'choose their own gender' when deciding whether to use the boys or girls restroom and locker room is a glaring example of the cultural assault taking place in America. At stake are the minds, values and ideals of the children who parents send off to school each morning. The law went into effect on Jan. 11."
Mona Shores school system has "child care"?
Heavy snow closes West Michigan schools - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Mona Shores Public: Closed Today; Childcare OPEN"
TCS Daily - The Conspiracy to Deny the Poor Mobility—and Opportunity
TCS Daily - The Conspiracy to Deny the Poor Mobility—and Opportunity: "'There is this mad rush towards lowering the prices to achieve mass affordability,' Anumita Roychoudhury of the Centre for Science and Environment in Delhi,"
Tax cuts are the best stimulus - Examiner.com
Tax cuts are the best stimulus - Examiner.com: "If somebody grabbed your wallet and then handed you back a $20 bill, would you be grateful? Realizing the money was yours to begin with, you would probably call the cops rather than thank the thief."
Power Line: How far am I from Canaan?
Power Line: How far am I from Canaan?: "Today is the anniversary of the birth of Sam Cooke. Cooke was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on January 22, 1931, grew up a son of the church in Chicago, and died a violent death under tawdry circumstances in Los Angeles on December 11, 1964."
Coal plants cancelled in 2007 - SourceWatch
Coal plants cancelled in 2007 - SourceWatch: "Between 2000 and 2006, over 150 coal plant proposals were fielded by utilities in the United States. By the end of 2007, 10 of those proposed plants had been constructed, and an additional 25 plants were under construction. But during 2007 a large number of proposed plants were cancelled, abandoned, or put on hold: 59 according to the list below."
Unhappy home buyer, feeling misled on price, sues agent
Unhappy home buyer, feeling misled on price, sues agent: "Marty Ummel believes she paid too much for her house. So do millions of other people who bought at the peak of the housing boom.
What makes Ummel different is that she is suing her agent, saying it was all his fault.
Ummel claims that the agent hid the information that similar homes in the neighborhood were selling for less because he feared she would back out and he would lose his $30,000 commission."
What makes Ummel different is that she is suing her agent, saying it was all his fault.
Ummel claims that the agent hid the information that similar homes in the neighborhood were selling for less because he feared she would back out and he would lose his $30,000 commission."
Starting today, new drivers must prove legal status
Starting today, new drivers must prove legal status: "Michiganders getting their driver's licenses for the first time will have to prove they are legal, permanent U.S. residents, under requirements that will go into effect today, according to the Michigan Secretary of State's Office."
Superintendent quitting to help district save money
Superintendent quitting to help district save money: "The superintendent of the cash-strapped Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools says he’s stepping down to save the district money — and hopefully save some teachers’ jobs.
Eric Palmu announced Monday he’ll resign later this year from his $93,000-a-year job."
Eric Palmu announced Monday he’ll resign later this year from his $93,000-a-year job."
FrontPage Magazine
FrontPage Magazine: "If John Kerry had been elected President of the United States in November 2004, especially with the incoming majority Democrat Congress, it is highly likely that Iraq would be in the midst of a civil war, Iran’s regional influence would have increased, Israel would be in more jeopardy than it is now, two Supreme Court seats would be occupied by clones of John Stevens and Ruth Bader Ginsburg instead of by John Roberts and Samuel Alito, judicial decisions would have given even more “rights” to enemy combatants, domestic entitlements and earmarks would have skyrocketed, the Bush tax cuts would be history. And more!"
Cans for grades
ISIL Channels » Blog Archive » Cans for grades: "Later I find out that my daughter’s friend’s math teacher offers extra credit to the math class, also for bringing in cans of food."
Monday, January 21, 2008
Freakonomics - Stephen J. Dubner - Steven D. Levitt - Red-Cockaded Woodpecker - Endangered Species - New York Times
Freakonomics - Stephen J. Dubner - Steven D. Levitt - Red-Cockaded Woodpecker - Endangered Species - New York Times: "But before charging ahead with such plans, the new president might do well to first ask him- or herself the following question: What do a deaf woman in Los Angeles, a first-century Jewish sandal maker and a red-cockaded woodpecker have in common?"
Stock Markets Plunge Worldwide: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance
Stock Markets Plunge Worldwide: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "Stocks fell sharply worldwide Monday following declines on Wall Street last week amid investor pessimism over the U.S. government's stimulus plan to prevent a recession.
U.S. markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but the downbeat mood from last week's market declines there circled through Europe, Asia and the Americas. Britain's benchmark FTSE-100 slumped 5.5 percent to 5,578.20, France's CAC-40 Index tumbled 6.8 percent to 4,744.15, and Germany's blue-chip DAX 30 plunged 7.2 percent to 6,790.19."
U.S. markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but the downbeat mood from last week's market declines there circled through Europe, Asia and the Americas. Britain's benchmark FTSE-100 slumped 5.5 percent to 5,578.20, France's CAC-40 Index tumbled 6.8 percent to 4,744.15, and Germany's blue-chip DAX 30 plunged 7.2 percent to 6,790.19."
FOXNews.com - Bankers Association Wants 'No Hats, No Hoods, No Sunglasses' Policy - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
FOXNews.com - Bankers Association Wants 'No Hats, No Hoods, No Sunglasses' Policy - Local News News Articles National News US News: "The group rolled out a 'No Hats, No Hoods, No Sunglasses' program, which includes lobby signs asking customers to remove those items before approaching a teller.
Those who refuse would be directed to an area with more security or a more experienced teller.
'Bankers aren't just going to hope robbers won't come,' FBA president Alex Sanchez said. 'The 'No Hats' program is one more layer of protection for banks, employees and bank customers.'"
Those who refuse would be directed to an area with more security or a more experienced teller.
'Bankers aren't just going to hope robbers won't come,' FBA president Alex Sanchez said. 'The 'No Hats' program is one more layer of protection for banks, employees and bank customers.'"
Is this the same school system that can't teach kids reedin', ritin' or numbrs?
International School's goal: Prepare students for global economy - mlive.com:
"Editor's note: Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent Colin Armstrong has proposed turning Steele Middle School into a K-8 charter school managed by the school district tentatively called the International School of Muskegon. An all-day drop-in information session about the proposed school will be Tuesday at Steele, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Based on public input, the school board is expected to decide in February whether to establish the school"
"Editor's note: Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent Colin Armstrong has proposed turning Steele Middle School into a K-8 charter school managed by the school district tentatively called the International School of Muskegon. An all-day drop-in information session about the proposed school will be Tuesday at Steele, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Based on public input, the school board is expected to decide in February whether to establish the school"
Honor the Fallen
Sgt Hook - This We’ll Defend » Blog Archive » Honor the Fallen: "As most of you know by now, Major Andrew Olmsted, Soldier, Milblogger, Husband, and Patriot was recently killed in action while serving here in Iraq. His family has received numerous offers to honor this fallen hero and the family has repsonded with a dignified, classy request that captures the love and respect shared among those who serve and their families.
Major Olmsted’s family has requested of those who wish to do something in honor of him, they can send donations to a fund that has been set up for the four children of CPT Thomas Casey, who served under Andy and was killed while trying to help him. The address is here:
Capt. Thomas Casey Children’s fund
P.O. Box 1306
Chester, CA 96020
Thank you. Sgt Hook out."
Major Olmsted’s family has requested of those who wish to do something in honor of him, they can send donations to a fund that has been set up for the four children of CPT Thomas Casey, who served under Andy and was killed while trying to help him. The address is here:
Capt. Thomas Casey Children’s fund
P.O. Box 1306
Chester, CA 96020
Thank you. Sgt Hook out."
More "leadership" from our State
Michigan may add to regulations for indoor tanning salons:
Certainly, there is nothing more important than expanding our state's control over business.... and adding another "fee" to the goody bag.
"A bill pending in the state House would strengthen existing health code requirements that customers under 18 get a parent's permission to get that manufactured golden glow. All customers regardless of age would have to sign a statement indicating they had read a written health warning upon their first visit and signs noting the potential dangers of ultraviolet radiation would have to be posted.
Tanning parlors aren't now licensed in the state of Michigan. The House proposal would require indoor tanning operations to register with the state at the cost of $150 per year and give the Michigan Department of Community Health some limited oversight."
Certainly, there is nothing more important than expanding our state's control over business.... and adding another "fee" to the goody bag.
"A bill pending in the state House would strengthen existing health code requirements that customers under 18 get a parent's permission to get that manufactured golden glow. All customers regardless of age would have to sign a statement indicating they had read a written health warning upon their first visit and signs noting the potential dangers of ultraviolet radiation would have to be posted.
Tanning parlors aren't now licensed in the state of Michigan. The House proposal would require indoor tanning operations to register with the state at the cost of $150 per year and give the Michigan Department of Community Health some limited oversight."
No mention of Jenny?
WZZM13 - Confidence in West Michigan economy hits lowest level in 13 years:
How can our economy get better if we won't address the problem... miserable "leadership".
Imagine if she was a GOPer.....
How can our economy get better if we won't address the problem... miserable "leadership".
Imagine if she was a GOPer.....
Do we really want to pour more money into this money pit?
Ford teachers talk union:
Jeepers, their graduation rate is 11%.
Everyone sure deserves a raise!
http://www.onveon.com/college/graduation-statistics/henry-ford-community-college-48128.htm
"Part-time teachers at Henry Ford Community College hope to form a union this spring in an effort to gain higher wages and better working conditions.
Following a national movement to unionize among part-time faculty who increasingly teach heavier workloads for far less money than full-timers, adjunct professors formed an association last spring to explore unionization. The group is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan."
Jeepers, their graduation rate is 11%.
Everyone sure deserves a raise!
http://www.onveon.com/college/graduation-statistics/henry-ford-community-college-48128.htm
"Part-time teachers at Henry Ford Community College hope to form a union this spring in an effort to gain higher wages and better working conditions.
Following a national movement to unionize among part-time faculty who increasingly teach heavier workloads for far less money than full-timers, adjunct professors formed an association last spring to explore unionization. The group is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan."
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Political leaders=Quality of our State?
Primary revealed a miserable Michigan: "• ' an economically devastated place.' -- BBC Radio."
Our sad, racist Chronicle columnist "celebrates" MLK Day
Just who achieved his dream? No one yet - Muskegon Chronicle Opinion:
Incredible that GordoM would be forced to defend the evil Hillary.
"It started with Hillary Clinton's assertion that while King articulated the dream for justice and equality, it took President Lyndon Johnson to do the heavy lifting. It was Johnson, she said, who pushed for the Civil Rights Bill of 1964 and signed King's vision into fruition.
In her words, 'it took a president to get it done.'
All over America, people -- especially black people -- rolled their eyes at the suggestion that somehow Johnson did more for civil rights gains than King did."
No, Americans didn't roll their eyes. Only racist demagogues did.
And no, Hill never suggested that Johnson did more than King.
And both conveniently forgot that Eisenhower proposed the 1957 Civil Rights Act which Johnson and the democrats opposed and killed.
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