Wednesday, March 05, 2008
MDOT helping drivers handle roundabouts - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
MDOT helping drivers handle roundabouts - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "In recognition of a growing number of sometimes-confusing traffic circles in Michigan, like the new one at Third and Clay in downtown Muskegon, the Michigan Department of Transportation has thoughtfully provided instructions in its newly released 2008 state map."
The Volokh Conspiracy - You Can't Read That!:
The Volokh Conspiracy - You Can't Read That!:: "Employee of public university disciplined for engaging in 'racial harassment' for reading a book called Notre Dame vs. the Klan: How the Fighting Irish Defeated the Ku Klux Klan. Apparently, the fact that the book had the phrase 'Ku Klux Klan' in its title was enough to set the regulatory gears in motion. Paul Secunda has the details at Concurring Opinions."
The Swamp: Poll: Public believes McCain, not NY Times
The Swamp: Poll: Public believes McCain, not NY Times: "According to the study, the only groups likely to believe the newspaper were African Americans, Democrats and liberals. Conservative Republicans believed McCain by 65.5 percent compared to 6.3 percent who believed the newspaper."
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Staffers: Drain boss made threats - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Staffers: Drain boss made threats - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "He said the women in his office may have filed the complaint because 'females can't handle pressure like a male.'"
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Kruse Kronicle: Taxing Questions
Kruse Kronicle: Taxing Questions: "Finally, keep in mind the New York Times article two weeks a ago that pointed out that while the bottom quintile has $9,974 in income per household a year it spends $18,153. That means non-cash assistance (as well draws on savings in the case of retired or unemployed payers) nearly doubles the actual income of the bottom quintile.
Rather than populist outcry over 'tax cuts for the wealthy,' maybe we need to look at the whole package of consequences that come from tax policy. Is the final objective really to have all taxes paid by the top 1% of society?"
Rather than populist outcry over 'tax cuts for the wealthy,' maybe we need to look at the whole package of consequences that come from tax policy. Is the final objective really to have all taxes paid by the top 1% of society?"
Bummer dude!
Money trumps lies?
Or the lack thereof....
Heh...
Global warming pioneer's job threatened - Independent.co.uk: "Dr Sparks may soon be out of a job due to swingeing cuts at the centre. Its three leading wildlife research stations, Monks Wood, Winfrith in Dorset and Banchory, near Aberdeen are being scrapped. The latter two have already gone; a precise date has not yet been set for the closure of Monks Wood, but it is expected to happen this year."
Or the lack thereof....
Heh...
Global warming pioneer's job threatened - Independent.co.uk: "Dr Sparks may soon be out of a job due to swingeing cuts at the centre. Its three leading wildlife research stations, Monks Wood, Winfrith in Dorset and Banchory, near Aberdeen are being scrapped. The latter two have already gone; a precise date has not yet been set for the closure of Monks Wood, but it is expected to happen this year."
Our government at war with us!
My Forbidden Fruits (and Vegetables) - New York Times: "But consumers who would like to be able to buy local fruits and vegetables not just at farmers’ markets, but also in the produce aisle of their supermarket, will be dismayed to learn that the federal government works deliberately and forcefully to prevent the local food movement from expanding.
South American war?
Ecuador leader 'linked to Farc': "Colombia has said documents found in a cross-border raid suggest links between left-wing Farc rebels and Ecuador's President Rafael Correa.
Colombian troops had entered Ecuador in a raid that killed a Farc leader, Raul Reyes, and 16 other rebels."
Colombian troops had entered Ecuador in a raid that killed a Farc leader, Raul Reyes, and 16 other rebels."
Fallen girl's courage had huge effect on Neitzel
Greenandwhite.com: Fallen girl's courage had huge effect on Neitzel: "Just like every other Saturday in the fall, 11-year-old Natalie Freiburger of Charlotte was playing soccer with her youth team.
Two days later, she was diagnosed with what her mother described as 'a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer.'"...
Two days later, she was diagnosed with what her mother described as 'a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer.'"...
Natalie was such a Neitzel fan, that after she was diagnosed - and got her head shaved - she had a picture taken of herself to emulate a picture of Neitzel pumping his fists in an MSU win over Wisconsin last season.
The pictures hung side by side, on the door of her hospital room.
Neitzel and Natalie began communicating frequently on the Web page and via e-mail. He visited her on Christmas Eve, gave her a hat and a Sparty doll, let her wear his letter jacket.
She told him she had one concern - how her parents would be able to cope with her death. That struck Neitzel, as it had her parents.
"One night, her father was crying on the end of her bed and she said, 'It's OK, Dad, I'm going to be all right,' "
The pictures hung side by side, on the door of her hospital room.
Neitzel and Natalie began communicating frequently on the Web page and via e-mail. He visited her on Christmas Eve, gave her a hat and a Sparty doll, let her wear his letter jacket.
She told him she had one concern - how her parents would be able to cope with her death. That struck Neitzel, as it had her parents.
"One night, her father was crying on the end of her bed and she said, 'It's OK, Dad, I'm going to be all right,' "
Seeding or ceding the future? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Seeding or ceding the future? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Funded by the region's $15 million WIRED initiate, Innovation Works is an online data base where inventors can post their ideas and companies can post their needs for a new product or process."
A third of public school students lives in poverty - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
A third of public school students lives in poverty - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "In Grand Rapids and Kelloggsville schools, four of every five live in poverty, according to federal statistics on students who get free or reduced-price school lunches."
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Marion Cotillard's 9/11 conspiracy theory - Telegraph
Marion Cotillard's 9/11 conspiracy theory - Telegraph: "Turning to America’s space programme, she said: 'Did a man really walk on the moon? I saw plenty of documentaries on it, and I really wondered. And in any case I don’t believe all they tell me, that’s for sure.'"
Airport patrons say valet service used their cars - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Airport patrons say valet service used their cars - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "They provide a very good service that we get compliments on,' Schedlbauer said. 'Typically, they provide excellent customer service.'"
Friday, February 29, 2008
Watch the videos: Community College 'drag show' - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com#more#more#more#more
Watch the videos: Community College 'drag show' - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com#more#more#more#more: "raised $900 for the Muskegon County Health Department. About 150 people attended.
The health department will use the money to provide safe-sex products for free distribution at local bars"
The health department will use the money to provide safe-sex products for free distribution at local bars"
Man Critical After Ricin Find in Vegas
Man Critical After Ricin Find in Vegas: "Police say a man is in critical condition after the deadly toxin ricin was found in his Las Vegas motel room.
Las Vegas police Lt. Lewis Roberts says the man has been in a coma since he was found in his room at the Extended Stay America Motel on Thursday.
He's one of seven people hospitalized after the ricin was discovered. Police have said most were examined as a precaution.
Roberts says police don't think foul play is involved,"
Las Vegas police Lt. Lewis Roberts says the man has been in a coma since he was found in his room at the Extended Stay America Motel on Thursday.
He's one of seven people hospitalized after the ricin was discovered. Police have said most were examined as a precaution.
Roberts says police don't think foul play is involved,"
District may seek bond issue for $8.47 million in upgrades - mlive.com
District may seek bond issue for $8.47 million in upgrades - mlive.com: "The district is finishing up $4.2 million in improvements to security, technology -- including computers, video equipment and a phone system -- and transportation. The improvements are financed by a 0.65-mill, 10-year tax hike approved by voters in 2005.
At that same time, voters approved a 1-mill, 10-year sinking fund for about $10 million in capital improvements, such as roofs, boilers and parking lots.
Babbitt said there are still upgrades and enhancements that are needed. They include safety and security, such as more security cameras and keyless entry doors; buses; technology upgrades; a new performing arts classroom at the middle school; and at the high school, modernizing and expanding the 50-year-old main gymnasium, and installing artificial turf at the stadium.
These improvements could be done without asking voters to approve a bond, but would put immense pressure on the general fund, and couldn't be done without 'dramatic' cuts to programs, he said."
At that same time, voters approved a 1-mill, 10-year sinking fund for about $10 million in capital improvements, such as roofs, boilers and parking lots.
Babbitt said there are still upgrades and enhancements that are needed. They include safety and security, such as more security cameras and keyless entry doors; buses; technology upgrades; a new performing arts classroom at the middle school; and at the high school, modernizing and expanding the 50-year-old main gymnasium, and installing artificial turf at the stadium.
These improvements could be done without asking voters to approve a bond, but would put immense pressure on the general fund, and couldn't be done without 'dramatic' cuts to programs, he said."
Maybe a "liberal hunt" would work better?
Education likely first step in city 'deer crisis' - mlive.com: "Nancy Nagtzaam, a member of the task force, encourages residents to be patient while officials continue to study the issue.
'We just can't do it over night,' she said."
'We just can't do it over night,' she said."
County still wrestling with road commission issue - mlive.com
County still wrestling with road commission issue - mlive.com: "the county board has heard complaints about road commission representation and salaries. Along with increasing the size of the road commission, county commissioners also have cut salaries and benefits."
Muskegon Heights "success"
Yeah, right.
9 years of Heights city ownership.
Anyone wonder what this "success" cost during the 9 years?
Anyone wonder if the new owner got "special" funding for their payment?
DDA sells downtown building : "The DDA had owned the Noel Building since 1999."
9 years of Heights city ownership.
Anyone wonder what this "success" cost during the 9 years?
Anyone wonder if the new owner got "special" funding for their payment?
DDA sells downtown building : "The DDA had owned the Noel Building since 1999."
Excellent reason to cut college spending!
Michigan spending more on prisons than college - mlive.com: "Michigan is one of just four states to spend more money on prisons than higher education, according to a new report.
The study, released Thursday, estimated that Michigan spent $1.19 on corrections for every $1 spent on public universities and community colleges last fiscal year. Only Vermont's ratio was higher. Minnesota had the lowest ratio, spending 17 cents on prisons for every $1 on higher education."
The study, released Thursday, estimated that Michigan spent $1.19 on corrections for every $1 spent on public universities and community colleges last fiscal year. Only Vermont's ratio was higher. Minnesota had the lowest ratio, spending 17 cents on prisons for every $1 on higher education."
Is the new "N-word" B Hussein's middle name?
RNC denounces using Obama's full name - UPI.com: "Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan Thursday condemned the Tennessee Republican Party's use of Barack Obama's full name in a recent release."
Dave Clark Five singer Smith dies at age 64 | Entertainment | Reuters
Dave Clark Five singer Smith dies at age 64 Entertainment Reuters: "Mike Smith, the lead singer of the 1960s British band the Dave Clark Five, died on Thursday of pneumonia at an English hospital, his U.S. agent said."
Thursday, February 28, 2008
University of Michigan defends use of endowment - Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
University of Michigan defends use of endowment - Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com: "Tuition for in-state freshmen at U-M was $10,447 this fall, up 71 percent from $6,098 in fall 1998, charts in the report show. U-M's endowment, meanwhile, has grown more than 200 percent since 1998."
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Canadian "Free" healthcare collapses.
Well, duh....
Investor's Business Daily -- Promise Of Choice: "Actually, when 40% of the province's $60 billion budget is spent on health care, or when public health care costs in Canada are growing at twice the rate of the economy as a whole, we'd say the crisis point was reached long ago."
Investor's Business Daily -- Promise Of Choice: "Actually, when 40% of the province's $60 billion budget is spent on health care, or when public health care costs in Canada are growing at twice the rate of the economy as a whole, we'd say the crisis point was reached long ago."
7,700 hours of overtime?
Something is wrong here.
Road commission plans $5.8 million in projects
"Through Monday, the Muskegon County Road Commission has spent $3.4 million in snow plowing, salting and sanding county roads in this winter of heavy snows, Hulka said.
That is $516,725 over budget with several more weeks of potential winter weather ahead. The cost overruns are being inflated by 7,700 hours of overtime for plowing already this winter due to the heavy snows, Hulka said."
Road commission plans $5.8 million in projects
"Through Monday, the Muskegon County Road Commission has spent $3.4 million in snow plowing, salting and sanding county roads in this winter of heavy snows, Hulka said.
That is $516,725 over budget with several more weeks of potential winter weather ahead. The cost overruns are being inflated by 7,700 hours of overtime for plowing already this winter due to the heavy snows, Hulka said."
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