Sunday, March 08, 2009
Barack Obama 'too tired' to give proper welcome to Gordon Brown
Barack Obama 'too tired' to give proper welcome to Gordon Brown
"Sources close to the White House say Mr Obama and his staff have been 'overwhelmed' by the economic meltdown and have voiced concerns that the new president is not getting enough rest.
British officials, meanwhile, admit that the White House and US State Department staff were utterly bemused by complaints that the Prime Minister should have been granted full-blown press conference and a formal dinner, as has been customary. They concede that Obama aides seemed unfamiliar with the expectations that surround a major visit by a British prime minister"
The Brits are reporting Obama's meltdown.
The adoring US media still has its hands over its ears.
"Sources close to the White House say Mr Obama and his staff have been 'overwhelmed' by the economic meltdown and have voiced concerns that the new president is not getting enough rest.
British officials, meanwhile, admit that the White House and US State Department staff were utterly bemused by complaints that the Prime Minister should have been granted full-blown press conference and a formal dinner, as has been customary. They concede that Obama aides seemed unfamiliar with the expectations that surround a major visit by a British prime minister"
The Brits are reporting Obama's meltdown.
The adoring US media still has its hands over its ears.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Interesting Video On Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac
Interesting Video On Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac: "This is a video from 2004 where Democrats seem to oppose and Republicans seem to favor stricter review and regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This is not to say that the Democrats did not favor stricter review or that the Republicans are innocent from blame and I do blame both sides for the mess.
But for those who try to paint the other picture, the Democrats being those who fought for regulation against the GOP, it does change things a bit.
It’s all in their own words, so watch it for yourself"
But for those who try to paint the other picture, the Democrats being those who fought for regulation against the GOP, it does change things a bit.
It’s all in their own words, so watch it for yourself"
Charlie Sykes
Charlie Sykes: "They said if I voted Republican, we'd continue to be an international embarassment. They were right."
Retired Wis. workers' pension cut amount released
Retired Wis. workers' pension cut amount released
"Retired Wisconsin state workers knew their pension checks were going to take a cut, and now they know exactly how much.
The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds said Friday that pension funds will be cut 2.1 percent for retirees in the state's 'core' fund. Those investing in the optional 'variable' fund will see a 42 percent decrease."
"Retired Wisconsin state workers knew their pension checks were going to take a cut, and now they know exactly how much.
The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds said Friday that pension funds will be cut 2.1 percent for retirees in the state's 'core' fund. Those investing in the optional 'variable' fund will see a 42 percent decrease."
Activists Want to Redistribute Philanthropic Wealth Based on Racial Quotas
Activists Want to Redistribute Philanthropic Wealth Based on Racial Quotas
"Its real aim is to push philanthropic organizations into ignoring donor intent and instead giving grants based on political considerations.
The committee is part of a rising tide of politicians and activists who are working to change the face of American philanthropy -- and not for the better."
I thought ALL our "race problems" were gonna go away with the coronation of our Great Leader.
"Its real aim is to push philanthropic organizations into ignoring donor intent and instead giving grants based on political considerations.
The committee is part of a rising tide of politicians and activists who are working to change the face of American philanthropy -- and not for the better."
I thought ALL our "race problems" were gonna go away with the coronation of our Great Leader.
Russian media teases Clinton over 'reset' button
Russian media teases Clinton over 'reset' button
"Russian media has been poking fun at US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after she gave her Russian counterpart a 'reset' button with an ironic misspelling.
Clinton's gift to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at their meeting in Geneva on Friday evening was meant to underscore the Obama administration's readiness to 'to press the reset button' in ties with Moscow.
But instead of the Russian word for 'reset' (perezagruzka) it featured a slightly different word meaning 'overload' or 'overcharged' (peregruzka)."
Thank God that hilary isn't as STUPEDed as Sarah Palin....
"Russian media has been poking fun at US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after she gave her Russian counterpart a 'reset' button with an ironic misspelling.
Clinton's gift to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at their meeting in Geneva on Friday evening was meant to underscore the Obama administration's readiness to 'to press the reset button' in ties with Moscow.
But instead of the Russian word for 'reset' (perezagruzka) it featured a slightly different word meaning 'overload' or 'overcharged' (peregruzka)."
Thank God that hilary isn't as STUPEDed as Sarah Palin....
Friday, March 06, 2009
The Harbor Theater
The Harbor Theater
"WE WILL ACCEPT YOUR MUSKEGON MONEY FOR ADMISSION"
Also, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW encore is this Saturday Night at 10:15 PM.
Participation kits will be sold, so please do not bring your own from home. Hot dogs, squirt guns and lighters will not be tolerated, but feel free to throw rice, toast, paper plates, cards, confetti and everything else included in your kit!
Have a great weekend!
Good for the Harbor!
I wonder how much it will cost them in "Muskegon Madoff Dollars".
"WE WILL ACCEPT YOUR MUSKEGON MONEY FOR ADMISSION"
Also, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW encore is this Saturday Night at 10:15 PM.
Participation kits will be sold, so please do not bring your own from home. Hot dogs, squirt guns and lighters will not be tolerated, but feel free to throw rice, toast, paper plates, cards, confetti and everything else included in your kit!
Have a great weekend!
Good for the Harbor!
I wonder how much it will cost them in "Muskegon Madoff Dollars".
A pedometer without the weight
A pedometer without the weight - Cool Sites from The Kim Komando
"I’m a lover of techie gadgets. So you probably think I use some sort of high-tech pedometer, right? Wrong! I like to exercise without all the extra weight.
I still keep track of my distances, though. I use the Gmaps Pedometer. It is simpler and less cumbersome than a physical pedometer."
"I’m a lover of techie gadgets. So you probably think I use some sort of high-tech pedometer, right? Wrong! I like to exercise without all the extra weight.
I still keep track of my distances, though. I use the Gmaps Pedometer. It is simpler and less cumbersome than a physical pedometer."
Did Obama Cause The Stock Slide?
Record 31.8 million on food stamps
Record 31.8 million on food stamps
"A record 31.8 million Americans received food stamps at the latest count, an increase of 700,000 people in one month with the United States in recession, government figures showed Thursday."
"CHANGE we NOW believe in?"
"A record 31.8 million Americans received food stamps at the latest count, an increase of 700,000 people in one month with the United States in recession, government figures showed Thursday."
"CHANGE we NOW believe in?"
Granholm: Michigan roads are the pits
Granholm: Michigan roads are the pits
"Noting that state roads are “the pits,” Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she supports changing the state gasoline tax to raise more money as gas prices rise."
"Noting that state roads are “the pits,” Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she supports changing the state gasoline tax to raise more money as gas prices rise."
Let's End The Civil Rights Version of the Detroit City Council by Akindele Akinyemi
Let's End The Civil Rights Version of the Detroit City Council by Akindele Akinyemi
Detroit is ripe for civil unrest.
Look at the reality of the City of Detroit and why we are headed towards anarchy.
1. Unemployment: 17%.
2. Graduation High School rate: 24-38%.
3. Adult illiteracy: 55%
4. Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.0%
5. Graduate or professional degree: 4.2
6. Never married: 43.6%
7. Now married: 31.2
8. Separated: 4.2%
9. Widowed: 8.3%
10. Divorced: 12.7%
11. Rank #3 in the nation in violent crime.
12. Wayne County, Michigan, lost more than 89,000 residents from 2000 to 2006 -- a loss of 4 percent of the county's 2 million residents.
13. A third of the population in Detroit lives in poverty.
14. Detroit Public Schools did not make AYP.
15. The City of Detroit is $300 million in a deficit. The Detroit Public Schools are $400 + in a deficit.
Detroit is ripe for civil unrest.
Look at the reality of the City of Detroit and why we are headed towards anarchy.
1. Unemployment: 17%.
2. Graduation High School rate: 24-38%.
3. Adult illiteracy: 55%
4. Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.0%
5. Graduate or professional degree: 4.2
6. Never married: 43.6%
7. Now married: 31.2
8. Separated: 4.2%
9. Widowed: 8.3%
10. Divorced: 12.7%
11. Rank #3 in the nation in violent crime.
12. Wayne County, Michigan, lost more than 89,000 residents from 2000 to 2006 -- a loss of 4 percent of the county's 2 million residents.
13. A third of the population in Detroit lives in poverty.
14. Detroit Public Schools did not make AYP.
15. The City of Detroit is $300 million in a deficit. The Detroit Public Schools are $400 + in a deficit.
Crisis offers new chance for climate: Clinton
Crisis offers new chance for climate: Clinton
"The financial crisis offers a new chance to rebuild economies based on a greener model with less dependence on unreliable overseas energy imports, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday.
'Never waste a good crisis,' Clinton told a hearing at the European Parliament."
"The financial crisis offers a new chance to rebuild economies based on a greener model with less dependence on unreliable overseas energy imports, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday.
'Never waste a good crisis,' Clinton told a hearing at the European Parliament."
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Funding Palestinian Terror
Funding Palestinian Terror: "Lt. Gen. Thomas McInerny (U.S. AirForce Ret.) & Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely (U.S. Army Ret.)"
Daylight Saving Time Facts
Daylight Saving Time Facts: "Contrary to popular belief, no federal rule mandates that states or territories observe daylight saving time."
Michigan's unemployment rate jumped to 11.6% in January
Michigan's unemployment rate jumped to 11.6% in January
"Michigan’s unemployment rate soared to 11.6% during January, the highest level in a quarter century."
No worries... "it's Engler's fault".
"Michigan’s unemployment rate soared to 11.6% during January, the highest level in a quarter century."
No worries... "it's Engler's fault".
Obama lies... again!
The Numbers: "President Obama’s kicking off his health care reform today in the worst possible way: with a mischaracterization of data."
Well, duh!
Well, duh!
CAN WE STILL HAVE HELEN THOMAS DOLLS?
CAN WE STILL HAVE HELEN THOMAS DOLLS?
"Democrat Jeff Eldridge introduced a bill in the House of Delegates on Tuesday that would ban the sale of Barbie dolls - and 'other dolls that influence girls to be beautiful' - in West Virginia.
Eldridge said the dolls have encouraged girls to value their physical appearance more than their education and intelligence.
'I hate the myth around, if you're beautiful, you don't have to be smart,' Eldridge said.
His bill, HB 2918, would make it illegal to sell Barbie dolls 'and other similar dolls that promote or influence girls to place an undue importance on physical beauty to the detriment of their intellectual and emotional development.'"
"Democrat Jeff Eldridge introduced a bill in the House of Delegates on Tuesday that would ban the sale of Barbie dolls - and 'other dolls that influence girls to be beautiful' - in West Virginia.
Eldridge said the dolls have encouraged girls to value their physical appearance more than their education and intelligence.
'I hate the myth around, if you're beautiful, you don't have to be smart,' Eldridge said.
His bill, HB 2918, would make it illegal to sell Barbie dolls 'and other similar dolls that promote or influence girls to place an undue importance on physical beauty to the detriment of their intellectual and emotional development.'"
Burping Worms May Contribute to Climate Change
Burping Worms May Contribute to Climate Change
"The research was supported by a European Union Marie Curie Fellowship, the Danish Research Agency and Aarhus University, Denmark."
"The research was supported by a European Union Marie Curie Fellowship, the Danish Research Agency and Aarhus University, Denmark."
Gateway Pundit: Congress Gives Itself a Boost In Spending Bigger Than Domestic Programs
Gateway Pundit: Congress Gives Itself a Boost In Spending Bigger Than Domestic Programs
"The US may be in recession, but like the president, the members of Congress won't feel the pinch this year.
The Pelosi-Reid Congress also gave each lawmaker an extra $93,000 in petty cash to spend this year.
And now they just gave themselves an 11% increase in spending."
"The US may be in recession, but like the president, the members of Congress won't feel the pinch this year.
The Pelosi-Reid Congress also gave each lawmaker an extra $93,000 in petty cash to spend this year.
And now they just gave themselves an 11% increase in spending."
Cap-and-trade plan will sink Michigan
Cap-and-trade plan will sink Michigan
"President Barack Obama's proposed cap-and-trade system on greenhouse gas emissions is a giant economic dagger aimed at the nation's heartland -- particularly Michigan. It is a multibillion-dollar tax hike on everything that Michigan does, including making things, driving cars and burning coal."
"President Barack Obama's proposed cap-and-trade system on greenhouse gas emissions is a giant economic dagger aimed at the nation's heartland -- particularly Michigan. It is a multibillion-dollar tax hike on everything that Michigan does, including making things, driving cars and burning coal."
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Grand Haven chamber decides to honor CertifiChecks, Muskegon uncertain
Grand Haven chamber decides to honor CertifiChecks, Muskegon uncertain
"The Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce now says it will honor chamber gift certificates issued through CertifiChecks.
Holland is also honoring the CertifiChecks.
Once again, Muskegon can't/won't act quickly.
Once again, Muskegon looks like the stinking swamp of W Michigan.
Bummer dudes!
"The Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce now says it will honor chamber gift certificates issued through CertifiChecks.
Holland is also honoring the CertifiChecks.
Once again, Muskegon can't/won't act quickly.
Once again, Muskegon looks like the stinking swamp of W Michigan.
Bummer dudes!
Homegrown incentives may work best
Homegrown incentives may work best
"We urge the chambers to lessen the damage for both consumers and businesses through a combination of funding sources. While they figure out their next step, perhaps there's something merchants can do to continue to encourage area residents to patronize local establishments."
Another moronic editorial from The Chronicle that reinforces my good judgement in cancelling my 33 year subscription.
Note that the sages in the crumbling hulk of our dead-but-not-acknowledged newspaper advise "merchants" to take the hit.
No mention of ANY help from the taxaholic, spendaholic city of Muskegon.
Meebee a tax holiday?
Naaa.......
Where did that $200,000,000 that was supposed to reinvigorate "downtown" (known to us locals as "ground zero") go?
"We urge the chambers to lessen the damage for both consumers and businesses through a combination of funding sources. While they figure out their next step, perhaps there's something merchants can do to continue to encourage area residents to patronize local establishments."
Another moronic editorial from The Chronicle that reinforces my good judgement in cancelling my 33 year subscription.
Note that the sages in the crumbling hulk of our dead-but-not-acknowledged newspaper advise "merchants" to take the hit.
No mention of ANY help from the taxaholic, spendaholic city of Muskegon.
Meebee a tax holiday?
Naaa.......
Where did that $200,000,000 that was supposed to reinvigorate "downtown" (known to us locals as "ground zero") go?
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