What's Happening To Your Money
"Student Debt Is Piling Up
• Tuition costs have climbed 60% since 2000, and the average graduating senior now owes more than $20,000, according to the National Center for Education Statistics—twice as much as graduates owed a decade ago.
• Nearly a quarter of recent grads owe in excess of $25,000.
• While student debt rose 8% from 2005 to 2006, starting salaries rose only 4%."
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Intelligence Report | PARADE Magazine
Intelligence Report PARADE Magazine: "Last year, corporations shouldered just 14.4% of the total U.S. tax burden, compared with about 50% in 1940."
Why Not Blame Obama?
Why Not Blame Obama?: "But here's the deal: During the debate, Obama bungled his answers on tax policy, big time. Period. End of sentence."
Grand Rapids to be the set of mafia movie
Grand Rapids to be the set of mafia movie: "State Rep. Michael Sak (D-Grand Rapids).
The movie is expected to bring $5 - 10 million in revenue to the area, Sak says."
The movie is expected to bring $5 - 10 million in revenue to the area, Sak says."
Home for Hot Dogs
Home for Hot Dogs
"the loudest compelling caterwaul came from dozens and dozens of irate fans of Detroit's 'Coney Island' dog."
"the loudest compelling caterwaul came from dozens and dozens of irate fans of Detroit's 'Coney Island' dog."
Bus ride to aid drive for public transportation
Bus ride to aid drive for public transportation
"Muskegon's Disability Connection: A Center for Independent Living will sponsor a free bus trip Tuesday to Lansing as part of the 'Let's Get Moving Coalition' to advocate for better public transportation in Michigan."
"Muskegon's Disability Connection: A Center for Independent Living will sponsor a free bus trip Tuesday to Lansing as part of the 'Let's Get Moving Coalition' to advocate for better public transportation in Michigan."
Mark Steyn on God and Guns
Mark Steyn on God and Guns
"A while back, I was struck by the words of Oscar van den Boogaard, a Dutch gay humanist (which is pretty much the trifecta of Eurocool). Reflecting on the Continent’s accelerating Islamification, he concluded that the jig was up for the Europe he loved, but what could he do? “I am not a warrior, but who is?” he shrugged. “I have never learned to fight for my freedom. I was only good at enjoying it.”"
"A while back, I was struck by the words of Oscar van den Boogaard, a Dutch gay humanist (which is pretty much the trifecta of Eurocool). Reflecting on the Continent’s accelerating Islamification, he concluded that the jig was up for the Europe he loved, but what could he do? “I am not a warrior, but who is?” he shrugged. “I have never learned to fight for my freedom. I was only good at enjoying it.”"
CNN-Kinky News Network:
Kinky News Network:CNN's Quest a Very 'Knotty' Boy
"CNN personality Richard Quest was busted in Central Park early yesterday with some drugs in his pocket, a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot, law-enforcement sources said. Quest, 46, was arrested at around 3:40 a.m. after a cop spotted him and another man inside the park near 64th Street..."
"CNN personality Richard Quest was busted in Central Park early yesterday with some drugs in his pocket, a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot, law-enforcement sources said. Quest, 46, was arrested at around 3:40 a.m. after a cop spotted him and another man inside the park near 64th Street..."
Friday, April 18, 2008
Legislators With Too Much Time on Their Hands
The Volokh Conspiracy - -#1208542685:
The state Senate this week opened discussions on ... replica bull testicles dangling from the back bumpers of vehicles. One senator wants the owners of such swaying baubles to be subject to a $60 fine.......
"Your Nutz, a California company, boasts colors including sun-kissed sienna, dark forest green and even electric blue lighted sets that cast an eerie glow....
'Every time this happens,' [David Ham, founder and owner of Your Nutz] said, talking of moves to ban the product, 'it drives my sales through the roof. I can't thank this lawmaker enough. I'm considering contributing to these guys who are coming up with these bills.' ..."
The state Senate this week opened discussions on ... replica bull testicles dangling from the back bumpers of vehicles. One senator wants the owners of such swaying baubles to be subject to a $60 fine.......
"Your Nutz, a California company, boasts colors including sun-kissed sienna, dark forest green and even electric blue lighted sets that cast an eerie glow....
'Every time this happens,' [David Ham, founder and owner of Your Nutz] said, talking of moves to ban the product, 'it drives my sales through the roof. I can't thank this lawmaker enough. I'm considering contributing to these guys who are coming up with these bills.' ..."
Disgraced Detroit mayor defends Obama's pastor
Michigan News, Detroit, Lansing - MLive.com: "Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick defended Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. on Friday, saying Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's controversial former pastor should be judged by his life's work."
B Hussein must be so proud.....
B Hussein must be so proud.....
Measure would hike green power and your bills
Measure would hike green power and your bills
"Granholm, a Democrat, applauded the package"
"Granholm, a Democrat, applauded the package"
Poll: Who's right in 'Harry Potter' case? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Poll: Who's right in 'Harry Potter' case? - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Vander Ark wiped away tears when he was asked to reflect on what the case has done to his relationship with the community of Harry Potter fans."
MATS to add more new buses - mlive.com
MATS to add more new buses - mlive.com: "The way officials at the Muskegon Area Transit System see it, four good buses deserve five more.
Last year, MATS purchased four new 35-foot, low-floor buses from the Gillig Corp. The new buses came with features that have been popular with the public, including air conditioning, automated announcement systems and security cameras.
On Thursday, Muskegon County commissioners, meeting as the transportation committee, gave MATS permission to order five similar buses from the same corporation, for a maximum of $1,810,000."
Last year, MATS purchased four new 35-foot, low-floor buses from the Gillig Corp. The new buses came with features that have been popular with the public, including air conditioning, automated announcement systems and security cameras.
On Thursday, Muskegon County commissioners, meeting as the transportation committee, gave MATS permission to order five similar buses from the same corporation, for a maximum of $1,810,000."
Shores eyes cuts to busing - mlive.com
Shores eyes cuts to busing - mlive.com: "More than $1 million in budget cuts are on the horizon for Mona Shores Public Schools.
The district's budget deficit for the 2008-09 school year is projected to be $1.7 million, and among the first areas the school board proposes to cut is busing"
The district's budget deficit for the 2008-09 school year is projected to be $1.7 million, and among the first areas the school board proposes to cut is busing"
MAISD wins $200,000 grant for environmental education program
MAISD wins $200,000 grant for environmental education program
"Protecting the environment and giving young people a sense of their own importance while enhancing their learning are the goals of a $200,000 grant project that will benefit schools in four counties."
"Protecting the environment and giving young people a sense of their own importance while enhancing their learning are the goals of a $200,000 grant project that will benefit schools in four counties."
Campaign trail gets bumpy for Chelsea Clinton
Campaign trail gets bumpy for Chelsea Clinton
"The softballs come gently, lobbed by voters who support her mother and are thrilled to see that the awkward duckling of the Clinton administration has become a glamorous swan."
"Glamorous swan"?
"The softballs come gently, lobbed by voters who support her mother and are thrilled to see that the awkward duckling of the Clinton administration has become a glamorous swan."
"Glamorous swan"?
Cartoons have lost their punch
Cartoons have lost their punch
"There's a cartoon called 'The Backyardigans' where the characters are some sort of Pixar-ed up human/animals named Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua, Tasha and Austin. They sing songs that will make you despise all races equally."
"There's a cartoon called 'The Backyardigans' where the characters are some sort of Pixar-ed up human/animals named Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua, Tasha and Austin. They sing songs that will make you despise all races equally."
Pentagon institute calls Iraq war 'a major debacle'
Pentagon institute calls Iraq war 'a major debacle
"Intelligence analysts, however, remind us that the only thing worse than an Iraq with an American army may be an Iraq after a rapid withdrawal of that army.'
'For many analysts (including this one), Iraq remains a 'must win,' but for many others, despite obvious progress under General David Petraeus and the surge, it now looks like a 'can't win.''"
"Intelligence analysts, however, remind us that the only thing worse than an Iraq with an American army may be an Iraq after a rapid withdrawal of that army.'
'For many analysts (including this one), Iraq remains a 'must win,' but for many others, despite obvious progress under General David Petraeus and the surge, it now looks like a 'can't win.''"
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Iwo Jima Veterans Blast Time's 'Special Environmental Issue' Cover
Iwo Jima Veterans Blast Time's 'Special Environmental Issue' Cover: "For only the second time in 85 years, Time magazine abandoned the traditional red border it uses on its cover. The occasion – to push more global warming alarmism."
Lucianne.com News Forum
Lucianne.com News Forum: "BOGOTA Colombian President Alvaro Uribe on Thursday invited US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit his country in a bid to convince the US Congress to approve a controversial bilateral free trade deal. Uribe s invitation came after the Democratic led House of Representatives delayed a vote on the free trade agreement, resisting pressure from US President George W. Bush to get the pact approved this year"
Denver won't 'cage protesters' at DNC
Denver won't 'cage protesters' at DNC
"Protesters will not be confined to 'cages' during the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and the city wants to get away from the long lines of shoulder-to-shoulder, riot-gear-clad police that typified security at the national conventions in Boston and New York, Denver City Councilman Charlie Brown said today.
'We don't want to provoke violence,' Brown said.
Brown said he talked with Mayor John Hickenlooper on Wednesday and that the two discussed 'trying to get away from having lines of police officers.'
Brown later asserted: 'We aren't going to cage protesters.'"
"Protesters will not be confined to 'cages' during the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and the city wants to get away from the long lines of shoulder-to-shoulder, riot-gear-clad police that typified security at the national conventions in Boston and New York, Denver City Councilman Charlie Brown said today.
'We don't want to provoke violence,' Brown said.
Brown said he talked with Mayor John Hickenlooper on Wednesday and that the two discussed 'trying to get away from having lines of police officers.'
Brown later asserted: 'We aren't going to cage protesters.'"
Senate divided over response to Florida earmark
Senate divided over response to Florida earmark: "Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, in 2005 the chairman of the House Transportation Committee, has previously said that he backed the earmark in at the request of community residents. 'I think it's the right thing for the state of Florida, and you know, right now, they're supportive of it,'"
GOPer-crook got $40m from the developer....... book 'em Dano!
GOPer-crook got $40m from the developer....... book 'em Dano!
School team hit for 66 runs in two innings
School team hit for 66 runs in two innings
"A Japanese high school pleaded for a regional game to be abandoned after surrendering 66 runs in less than two innings, local media reported on Thursday.
The coach of Kawamoto technical high school threw in the towel to spare his pitcher's arm with his team losing 66-0 with just one batter out in the bottom of the second."
"A Japanese high school pleaded for a regional game to be abandoned after surrendering 66 runs in less than two innings, local media reported on Thursday.
The coach of Kawamoto technical high school threw in the towel to spare his pitcher's arm with his team losing 66-0 with just one batter out in the bottom of the second."
Half the country can't get an NHS dentist - and haven't had any treatment for two years | the Daily Mail
Half the country can't get an NHS dentist - and haven't had any treatment for two years the Daily Mail: "The full, desperate state of dental care across the country can be revealed today.
Half the population has received no dental care on the NHS in the last two years"
Half the population has received no dental care on the NHS in the last two years"
Best of the Web Today - WSJ.com
Best of the Web Today - WSJ.com: "A Clear Difference
• 'Bush Embraces Pope Benedict XVI'--headline, ABCNews.com, April 15
• 'Carter Embraces Hamas Official'--headline, Associated Press, April 16"
• 'Bush Embraces Pope Benedict XVI'--headline, ABCNews.com, April 15
• 'Carter Embraces Hamas Official'--headline, Associated Press, April 16"
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Ex-Newark mayor and mistress convicted in corruption trial
Ex-Newark mayor and mistress convicted in corruption trial: "Riley was a publicist who once ran a clothing boutique near City Hall. James was mayor from 1986 to 2006 and also a state senator from 1999 to January 2008."
Murtha says McCain too old to be president
Murtha says McCain too old to be president: "Democratic Rep. John Murtha said Wednesday that Republican Sen. John McCain is too old to be president."
Another difference between demos and GOPers.
demos have no problem with their leadership shouting their bias against senior citizens.
GordoM-thinks-McCrook-could-beat-BitterHussein-or-Mrs Shot & a beer-at-any-physical-test
Another difference between demos and GOPers.
demos have no problem with their leadership shouting their bias against senior citizens.
GordoM-thinks-McCrook-could-beat-BitterHussein-or-Mrs Shot & a beer-at-any-physical-test
Executions to resume after high court OK's lethal injections
Executions to resume after high court OK's lethal injections: "The longest pause in executions in the U.S. in 25 years is about to end. A splintered Supreme Court cleared the way Wednesday, approving the most widely used method of lethal injection."
7-2 is "splintered"?
Only if you wear your liberal bias on your front page.
7-2 is "splintered"?
Only if you wear your liberal bias on your front page.
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