Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
GOP lawmaker apologizes for Obama quip
GOP lawmaker apologizes for Obama quip: "Republican Rep. Geoff Davis apologizing to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday after referring to him as 'that boy.'
Addressing a Republican gathering Saturday night, the Kentucky lawmaker said, 'That boy's finger does not need to be on the button.' Davis was talking about political and national security issues at an annual GOP dinner."
GordoM is thinkin' "that boy" Davis is a gonner....bu bye...
Addressing a Republican gathering Saturday night, the Kentucky lawmaker said, 'That boy's finger does not need to be on the button.' Davis was talking about political and national security issues at an annual GOP dinner."
GordoM is thinkin' "that boy" Davis is a gonner....bu bye...
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Obama says many feel ignored
Obama says many feel ignored
"The audience was enthusiastic and angry at Obama's critics, The Indianapolis Star reported. Dr. Kathleen Beache, a Republican dentist from Indianapolis, wore an Obama T-shirt to the rally."
"The audience was enthusiastic and angry at Obama's critics, The Indianapolis Star reported. Dr. Kathleen Beache, a Republican dentist from Indianapolis, wore an Obama T-shirt to the rally."
IPS stuck in culture of apathy, inefficiency | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
IPS stuck in culture of apathy, inefficiency IndyStar.com The Indianapolis Star: "When the superintendent brought in auditors to look at the Indianapolis Public Schools bus operation in December, the department couldn't say how many routes it runs each day. Auditors had to guess.
When the school district tried to dismiss 14 administrators this year, it missed a deadline to notify the employees and now must pay their full salaries for another year.
Although the district struggles to hire teachers and is chronically short-staffed, it has 10,000 job applications that have never been reviewed."
When the school district tried to dismiss 14 administrators this year, it missed a deadline to notify the employees and now must pay their full salaries for another year.
Although the district struggles to hire teachers and is chronically short-staffed, it has 10,000 job applications that have never been reviewed."
Metro Indy under freeze watch tonight
Metro Indy under freeze watch tonight
"Central Indiana should see temperatures in the low 70s this week – but not before cooler air prompts a freeze watch."
"Central Indiana should see temperatures in the low 70s this week – but not before cooler air prompts a freeze watch."
Souder: U.S. should skip Games' opening | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
Souder: U.S. should skip Games' opening IndyStar.com The Indianapolis Star: "U.S. Rep. Mark Souder has joined a growing number of lawmakers who want to make it illegal for President Bush or any member of Congress to attend the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Summer Olympics because of China's crackdown in Tibet.
Souder, R-Ind., said Friday that if the president doesn't skip the ceremony then Congress should force him to stay home.
'I don't know why any president or elected official should go as they try to have their moment in the world spotlight as Hitler did during those Olympics' before World War II, Souder said Friday. 'That's about as hard as I can say it.'"
Souder, R-Ind., said Friday that if the president doesn't skip the ceremony then Congress should force him to stay home.
'I don't know why any president or elected official should go as they try to have their moment in the world spotlight as Hitler did during those Olympics' before World War II, Souder said Friday. 'That's about as hard as I can say it.'"
Record fine could present problems for DeVoses
Record fine could present problems for DeVoses
The National political action committee network under that name embodies founders Dick and Betsy DeVos' long-held passion for private school vouchers and charter schools.
But in the wake of a record $5.2 million fine levied April 3 by the Ohio Elections Commission, the issues pose a challenge to their stake in Michigan politics. It would not be the first time.
In 2000, the DeVoses poured nearly $5 million into a failed ballot measure in Michigan that would have offered vouchers for private schools."
The National political action committee network under that name embodies founders Dick and Betsy DeVos' long-held passion for private school vouchers and charter schools.
But in the wake of a record $5.2 million fine levied April 3 by the Ohio Elections Commission, the issues pose a challenge to their stake in Michigan politics. It would not be the first time.
In 2000, the DeVoses poured nearly $5 million into a failed ballot measure in Michigan that would have offered vouchers for private schools."
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I have it on all my computers.
Enjoy.
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The Harbor Theater "thoughts"
Some thoughts on the Harbor Theater:
I haven't been yet and I hope I'm dead wrong but here are my thoughts.
It seems The Chronicle ad department isn't giving them much help.
1. I saw their ads this week in The Chronicle. Not terrible but about twice the size (and cost?) of the old ads the previous owners of the Harbor used. And less effective, in my opinion.
2. They have no web address of any kind in the ad. Why not?
Their own site isn't too bad.
3. The schedule is too dang confusing! They are new. They don't need new customers sitting in empty theatres on Sat. morning or 3 shows per day.
I'd suggest 2 shows on Sat/Sun and 1 on Wed/Thurs until they get some traction in the community.
4. The "non-profit" obsession is a turn-off to those of us who understand that privately generated "profit" is what pays for ALL the governmental functions of all of our governments....and there is that question about their definition of "non-profit".
5. A giant opportunity is the ability to rent their theatre for private events. I'd love to support a Tues night or afternoon showing of an art film or a political film like "An Inconvenient Truth" or "indoctrinate-u.com/" style DVD movies.
6.Are they contacting Rotary, Muskegon Community Foundation etc to offer their building for private shows?
7.Persnickety but it used to be spelled "Theatre" now "Theater".
Sad......
Maybe more of us can add positive advice.
GordoM-hopes-they-succeed
Turmoil Hits Mont. Club for Ultra Rich
We were in Big Sky 2 years ago. Ritzy!
"For the ultra-rich, the Yellowstone Club is a private retreat like no other. It boasts its own ski resort, security provided by ex-Secret Service agents and a deep-pocketed membership that includes Bill Gates and former Vice President Dan Quayle.
However, a bitter divorce fight between the club's billionaire founders as well as a lawsuit by a group of investors led by cycling legend Greg LeMond have revealed all is not well behind the tony club's gated entrance in southwestern Montana's Gallatin Mountains, according to recent court testimony and documents reviewed by The Associated Press"
However, a bitter divorce fight between the club's billionaire founders as well as a lawsuit by a group of investors led by cycling legend Greg LeMond have revealed all is not well behind the tony club's gated entrance in southwestern Montana's Gallatin Mountains, according to recent court testimony and documents reviewed by The Associated Press"
Alicia Keyes: 'Gangsta Rap' Created to Convince Black People to Kill Each Other
Alicia Keyes: 'Gangsta Rap' Created to Convince Black People to Kill Each Other
"There's another side to Alicia Keys: conspiracy theorist.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter tells Blender magazine: ''Gangsta rap' was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. 'Gangsta rap' didn't exist.'
Keys, 27, said she's read several Black Panther autobiographies and wears a gold AK-47 pendant around her neck 'to symbolize strength, power and killing 'em dead,"
"There's another side to Alicia Keys: conspiracy theorist.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter tells Blender magazine: ''Gangsta rap' was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. 'Gangsta rap' didn't exist.'
Keys, 27, said she's read several Black Panther autobiographies and wears a gold AK-47 pendant around her neck 'to symbolize strength, power and killing 'em dead,"
Lonely Planet's bad trip | The Daily Telegraph
Lonely Planet's bad trip The Daily Telegraph: "THE Lonely Planet guidebook empire is reeling from claims by one of its authors that he plagiarised and made up large sections of his books and dealt drugs to make up for poor pay."
Serial Subway Groper Arrested Once Again
Serial Subway Groper Arrested Once Again
"About two weeks after he was released from prison, Freddie Johnson boarded a crowded subway train in Manhattan and illegally rubbed up against a woman, authorities said.
It is a fairly common crime on subways in New York. But this was no common criminal.
Johnson has been arrested a staggering 53 times -- the majority for groping women on the subway, police and prosecutors said."
"About two weeks after he was released from prison, Freddie Johnson boarded a crowded subway train in Manhattan and illegally rubbed up against a woman, authorities said.
It is a fairly common crime on subways in New York. But this was no common criminal.
Johnson has been arrested a staggering 53 times -- the majority for groping women on the subway, police and prosecutors said."
Saturday, April 12, 2008
FEMA Issues New Limits on Formaldehyde Levels in Trailers
FEMA Issues New Limits on Formaldehyde Levels in Trailers
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency is setting strict new limits on formaldehyde levels in the mobile homes it buys for disaster victims.
After insisting that existing trailers are safe, the agency said Friday it will take 'extraordinary precautions' by buying trailers with formaldehyde emissions comparable to that of conventional housing. The requirement will cover a three-year contract to purchase up to 3,300 units and a smaller contract for units intended for disabled residents."
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency is setting strict new limits on formaldehyde levels in the mobile homes it buys for disaster victims.
After insisting that existing trailers are safe, the agency said Friday it will take 'extraordinary precautions' by buying trailers with formaldehyde emissions comparable to that of conventional housing. The requirement will cover a three-year contract to purchase up to 3,300 units and a smaller contract for units intended for disabled residents."
School spending out of control!
CARPE DIEM: "real Per Pupil Expenditures for public elementary and secondary schools has increased from $6051 in 1985-86 to $9295 in 2005-2006, a 53.61% increase (see graph above). Over the same period, real inflation-adjusted gas prices rose by only 10.9% according to EIA data, from $2.24 per gallon in January 1986 to $2.484 per gallon in January 2006 (the mid-point in the school year)."
Friday, April 11, 2008
FOXNews.com - Lawyers: Families of Virginia Tech Victims to Get $11M Settlement - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
FOXNews.com - Lawyers: Families of Virginia Tech Victims to Get $11M Settlement - Local News News Articles National News US News: "Families of the victims in the Virginia Tech shootings have reached an $11 million settlement with the state, lawyers said Thursday. The deal is designed to prevent future lawsuits.
Peter Grenier and Douglas Fierberg, who represent 21 families, said they would not discuss terms of the settlement until final papers are drawn"
Peter Grenier and Douglas Fierberg, who represent 21 families, said they would not discuss terms of the settlement until final papers are drawn"
Higher state tax on beer? - San Jose Mercury News
Higher state tax on beer? - San Jose Mercury News: "Joe Six-pack will have to pay a lot more to get his buzz on if Assemblyman Jim Beall has his way.
The San Jose Democrat on Thursday proposed raising the beer tax by $1.80 per six-pack, or 30 cents per can or bottle. The current tax is 2 cents per can. That's an increase of about 1,500 percent."
The San Jose Democrat on Thursday proposed raising the beer tax by $1.80 per six-pack, or 30 cents per can or bottle. The current tax is 2 cents per can. That's an increase of about 1,500 percent."
Thursday, April 10, 2008
My Way - Sports News
My Way - Sports News: "Self's new deal is likely to make him one of college basketball's highest-paid coaches. Florida coach Billy Donovan is believed to be the highest among coaches at public universities, after he signed a six-year contract worth $3.5 million per year in 2007."
Michigan Girl's Birthday Hope Comes True
Michigan Girl's Birthday Hope Comes True
"At her seventh birthday party, Amber Birdsall thought the huge gift box wrapped in pink paper likely hid a pair of bicycles.
She was wrong. Inside was something she wanted even more - her stepfather, a soldier who had been deployed overseas.
'This is way better than bikes,' Amber said"
"At her seventh birthday party, Amber Birdsall thought the huge gift box wrapped in pink paper likely hid a pair of bicycles.
She was wrong. Inside was something she wanted even more - her stepfather, a soldier who had been deployed overseas.
'This is way better than bikes,' Amber said"
Annual balloon festival postponed until 2009
Annual balloon festival postponed until 2009: "JACKSON, Mich. (AP) -- The annual Hot Air Jubilee in Jackson has been canceled this year.
Chairman Dean Anderson tells the Jackson Citizen Patriot that the committee wants to reorganize the event following years of financial problems and poor weather.
It was scheduled for July 18-20. Anderson says the event will return in 2009"
Chairman Dean Anderson tells the Jackson Citizen Patriot that the committee wants to reorganize the event following years of financial problems and poor weather.
It was scheduled for July 18-20. Anderson says the event will return in 2009"
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences - Michigan State University
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences - Michigan State University: "Why doesn't the regular MSU soil test include nitrogen analysis?
Soil nitrate levels are the best indicator of nitrogen availability. Because these levels fluctuate widely depending on rainfall and soil temperature, the best time to take soil nitrate samples in while the crop is growing. within two weeks of supplemental nitrogen applications.
A soil sample taken months ahead of this time will not provide an accurate measure of the nitrogen available to the plants."
Soil nitrate levels are the best indicator of nitrogen availability. Because these levels fluctuate widely depending on rainfall and soil temperature, the best time to take soil nitrate samples in while the crop is growing. within two weeks of supplemental nitrogen applications.
A soil sample taken months ahead of this time will not provide an accurate measure of the nitrogen available to the plants."
U.N. Official Calls for Study Of Neocons' Role in 9/11 | The New York Sun
U.N. Official Calls for Study Of Neocons' Role in 9/11 The New York Sun: "Mr. Falk said, 'It is possibly true that especially the neoconservatives thought there was a situation in the country and in the world where something had to happen to wake up the American people. ......... All we can say is there is a lot of grounds for suspicion, there should be an official investigation of the sort the 9/11 commission did not engage in and that the failure to do these things is cheating the American people and in some sense the people of the world of a greater confidence in what really happened than they presently possess.'"
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Muskegon could fix 'missing link' on Lakeshore Trail - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Muskegon could fix 'missing link' on Lakeshore Trail - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Al-Shatel said the job could be done using less than $100,000 of Major Street funds, and could begin this summer, if the commission approves."
Insiders: Confessions Of A Hedge Fund Manager Redux
Insiders: Confessions Of A Hedge Fund Manager Redux: "So can you tell me what happened with Bear Stearns? What were the steps?"
New FEMA map for Grand Rapids could cost residents big time
New FEMA map for Grand Rapids could cost residents big time: "If FEMA gets its way, roughly 6,000 homes and businesses would be added to the floodplain on both sides of the river.
'A lot of residential properties, a lot of commercial properties in this area both north and south of I-196 and west of 131 would be affected,' said DeLong.
Michael Smith bought his house in Walker years ago. At that time, he made sure his house was not in a floodplain.
'Ten years down the road, they're suddenly changing the ball game on me and it doesn't make me happy at all,” says Michael.
Thousands of homeowners may have to purchase flood insurance.
Angie Rinock of State Farm Insurance says, 'The average cost of flood insurance is about $400 a year, about $35 to $40 extra dollars a month.'
But that's just the average, some estimates put the number between $1000 and $4000 dollars a year."
'A lot of residential properties, a lot of commercial properties in this area both north and south of I-196 and west of 131 would be affected,' said DeLong.
Michael Smith bought his house in Walker years ago. At that time, he made sure his house was not in a floodplain.
'Ten years down the road, they're suddenly changing the ball game on me and it doesn't make me happy at all,” says Michael.
Thousands of homeowners may have to purchase flood insurance.
Angie Rinock of State Farm Insurance says, 'The average cost of flood insurance is about $400 a year, about $35 to $40 extra dollars a month.'
But that's just the average, some estimates put the number between $1000 and $4000 dollars a year."
Michigan State Police Suffering Through Trooper Shortage
Michigan State Police Suffering Through Trooper Shortage: "Scott Wilber is a trooper and a representative for the Trooper's Association. He says the Michigan State Police hasn't trained any new recruits in six years.
As a result, the department is down about 400 people statewide."
As a result, the department is down about 400 people statewide."
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