Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Monday, May 04, 2009
The President Who Hates His Country
The President Who Hates His Country: "In just the first 100-days of his tenure, Obama’s words and actions have demonstrated that he is no friend of the country he leads. This is only a smattering of what happened on his recent three-continent trip abroad and to Mexico:"
WHO says highest pandemic level possible - Las Vegas Sun
WHO says highest pandemic level possible
"WHO says highest pandemic level possible
The Associated Press
Mon, May 4, 2009 (7:33 a.m.)
A World Health Organization spokesman says the agency may raise its pandemic level to its highest alert, signifying a swine flu pandemic.
WHO uses a six-level scale to assess the world's risk. Last Wednesday, the agency raised the level to 5. Level 6 means a global outbreak of swine flu is under way."
WHO?
What?
Whatever.....
"WHO says highest pandemic level possible
The Associated Press
Mon, May 4, 2009 (7:33 a.m.)
A World Health Organization spokesman says the agency may raise its pandemic level to its highest alert, signifying a swine flu pandemic.
WHO uses a six-level scale to assess the world's risk. Last Wednesday, the agency raised the level to 5. Level 6 means a global outbreak of swine flu is under way."
WHO?
What?
Whatever.....
Poll: Most Jewish Israelis back attack on Iran
Poll: Most Jewish Israelis back attack on Iran
"A large majority of Israeli Jews support military action aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear facilities, according to a survey sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League"
Interesting they would specify "Jewish" Israelis as seperate from "Israelis".
"A large majority of Israeli Jews support military action aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear facilities, according to a survey sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League"
Interesting they would specify "Jewish" Israelis as seperate from "Israelis".
Sunday, May 03, 2009
FREE MICHIGAN: Film Office Chief Omitted Figures - Senators Seeking More Transparency
"The Michigan Film Office is accused of omitting figures that show the impact of the film rebate idea in the state.
But some new numbers released show that, for example, “a total of $15.2 million spent and 140 jobs created by the production of 'High School,' shot primarily at the Howell Public Schools Parker Campus in Marion Township.
'Youth in Revolt,' part of which was filmed in Livingston County, spent $12 million in Michigan and created 130 jobs.”
We aren’t math geniuses here – we had an algebra tutor in high school and still can’t figure out what the square root of x is – but his seems like quite an expenditure for very few jobs."
But some new numbers released show that, for example, “a total of $15.2 million spent and 140 jobs created by the production of 'High School,' shot primarily at the Howell Public Schools Parker Campus in Marion Township.
'Youth in Revolt,' part of which was filmed in Livingston County, spent $12 million in Michigan and created 130 jobs.”
We aren’t math geniuses here – we had an algebra tutor in high school and still can’t figure out what the square root of x is – but his seems like quite an expenditure for very few jobs."
Allergy of Dread
Allergy of Dread
"I saw my first case of a panic reaction to someone sneezing in public. Two people looked shocked and afraid that someone sneezed.
The look they had was not one of annoyance or one that said they thought the “sneezer” was impolite.
They were not close to the “sneezer”, and the “sneezer” turned, lowered his head and put his hand over his mouth.
The non sneezers actually looked afraid or at least threatened.
Joe Biden seems to think that any confined space should be declared what, a “sneeze free” zone?
What should we do to the offenders?
Perhaps we can auction off credits of say $1 per sneeze in public; a kind of “cap and trade” in the mucus membrane industry."
from Conservative in Muskegon
Read it all!
"I saw my first case of a panic reaction to someone sneezing in public. Two people looked shocked and afraid that someone sneezed.
The look they had was not one of annoyance or one that said they thought the “sneezer” was impolite.
They were not close to the “sneezer”, and the “sneezer” turned, lowered his head and put his hand over his mouth.
The non sneezers actually looked afraid or at least threatened.
Joe Biden seems to think that any confined space should be declared what, a “sneeze free” zone?
What should we do to the offenders?
Perhaps we can auction off credits of say $1 per sneeze in public; a kind of “cap and trade” in the mucus membrane industry."
from Conservative in Muskegon
Read it all!
SUNDAY HOT READ: THE BULLY PULPIT
SUNDAY HOT READ: THE BULLY PULPIT
"Glenn Reynolds wonders how the White House press corps will feel about being used as an arm of the administration to beat its opposition into submission.
My guess? Enchanted, with just a couple of exceptions.
He also wonders whether they will show the slightest inclination to ask about these allegations.
So far, it looks like the Sounds of Silence on the WHPC dial rather than We’re Not Gonna Take It."
"Glenn Reynolds wonders how the White House press corps will feel about being used as an arm of the administration to beat its opposition into submission.
My guess? Enchanted, with just a couple of exceptions.
He also wonders whether they will show the slightest inclination to ask about these allegations.
So far, it looks like the Sounds of Silence on the WHPC dial rather than We’re Not Gonna Take It."
Chrysler to launch 'building a new company' ad campaign, offer new incentives as bankruptcy process begins -
Chrysler to launch 'building a new company' ad campaign, offer new incentives as bankruptcy process begins
"Executives for the Auburn Hills-based company said Friday that Chrysler will run full-page newspaper ads on Sunday and Monday announcing the campaign, titled: 'We're building a new car company. Come see what we're building for you.'"
Hmmmm.... "a new car company" might be nice for some.... but wouldn't it be better to tell folks they're building better cars and trucks?
Or is this new campaign aimed at Obama's taxmen and their ability to steal more taxpayer billions for union thugs and failing businesses.... to follow their other $billions of our tax dollars down the drain?
"Executives for the Auburn Hills-based company said Friday that Chrysler will run full-page newspaper ads on Sunday and Monday announcing the campaign, titled: 'We're building a new car company. Come see what we're building for you.'"
Hmmmm.... "a new car company" might be nice for some.... but wouldn't it be better to tell folks they're building better cars and trucks?
Or is this new campaign aimed at Obama's taxmen and their ability to steal more taxpayer billions for union thugs and failing businesses.... to follow their other $billions of our tax dollars down the drain?
Kings Firecrackers
This will get you going!
These girls could easily replace coffee as a picker upper!
(click the link below to see how old these kids are)
Next click this link to see who these girls really are:
Friday, May 01, 2009
Emergency Rooms Fill With Record Numbers, but Many Aren’t Ill, Just Afraid - NYTimes.com
Emergency Rooms Fill With Record Numbers, but Many Aren’t Ill, Just Afraid
"Some hospital emergency rooms have seen record-breaking numbers of patients this week as those with coughs, sore throats and fevers — and sometimes no symptoms at all — have sought reassurance that they do not have the deadly H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu."
Why not?
It's a free break from the monotony.
Plus you get a cookie!
"Some hospital emergency rooms have seen record-breaking numbers of patients this week as those with coughs, sore throats and fevers — and sometimes no symptoms at all — have sought reassurance that they do not have the deadly H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu."
Why not?
It's a free break from the monotony.
Plus you get a cookie!
Air Force One, Flaps Up!
Air Force One, Flaps Up!
"I was amused when the White House announced that it was going to look into the whole flap surrounding the buzzing of The Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan by Air Force One a few days ago.
The White House announced that it was unaware of the plan to scare the pants off of half of one of America’s busiest cities and had “just found out about it.”
Really, is someone out joyriding in the president’s plane around New York without permission?
What if there had been a national emergency and he had to rush out to Edwards AFB.
“Hey, where is my ride?”
“We’re not sure, Mr. President” but we are looking into it and should have a reasonable idea within three weeks.”
They also failed to tell the Mayor and other city and state safety departments about their antics. I wonder if they clued in the FAA. Air traffic control may have been having a bit of a heart attack too. Two unidentified fighter jets and a 747 dropping down to 1000 feet isn’t something they see every day. Maybe Maverick and Goose hijacked the plane and buzzed the tower without permission.
The White House said it was going to have a thorough investigation into how this happened and should have some results in two weeks. Though it may not seem so, this is really good news for the Bush Administration officials caught up in the “torture” witch hunt. If it is going to take the Obama Administration two weeks to find out who gave the thumbs up to barnstorming Wall Street I’m guessing the torture investigations will wrap up sometime around 2023.
I think I could get to the bottom of this in about two hours.
I would call the pilot who flew the plane and say something like, “Who told you to go fly around the Statue of Liberty?” He would give me a name and I would work my way up the chain of command until I found the Rhodes Scholar who dreamed up this plan.
Here is the kicker. The Obama team prides itself in how they are so, twittered up, tech savvy and Internet geeky but apparently none of these folks have ever heard of a little think called Adobe Photoshop! Forget flying around New Your Harbor. I could have shown The President’s jet sitting in the middle of the Rose Bowl, buzzing Kim Jong Il’s palace or pulling the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders water-skiing across Crater Lake!
If you’re going to go for a photo op why not just put the President in the pilot’s seat doing his own flying. Maybe we could also Photoshop him flying the bird to the middle class taxpaying public when they are trying to send him a message. Wait, he’s already done that!
"I was amused when the White House announced that it was going to look into the whole flap surrounding the buzzing of The Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan by Air Force One a few days ago.
The White House announced that it was unaware of the plan to scare the pants off of half of one of America’s busiest cities and had “just found out about it.”
Really, is someone out joyriding in the president’s plane around New York without permission?
What if there had been a national emergency and he had to rush out to Edwards AFB.
“Hey, where is my ride?”
“We’re not sure, Mr. President” but we are looking into it and should have a reasonable idea within three weeks.”
They also failed to tell the Mayor and other city and state safety departments about their antics. I wonder if they clued in the FAA. Air traffic control may have been having a bit of a heart attack too. Two unidentified fighter jets and a 747 dropping down to 1000 feet isn’t something they see every day. Maybe Maverick and Goose hijacked the plane and buzzed the tower without permission.
The White House said it was going to have a thorough investigation into how this happened and should have some results in two weeks. Though it may not seem so, this is really good news for the Bush Administration officials caught up in the “torture” witch hunt. If it is going to take the Obama Administration two weeks to find out who gave the thumbs up to barnstorming Wall Street I’m guessing the torture investigations will wrap up sometime around 2023.
I think I could get to the bottom of this in about two hours.
I would call the pilot who flew the plane and say something like, “Who told you to go fly around the Statue of Liberty?” He would give me a name and I would work my way up the chain of command until I found the Rhodes Scholar who dreamed up this plan.
Here is the kicker. The Obama team prides itself in how they are so, twittered up, tech savvy and Internet geeky but apparently none of these folks have ever heard of a little think called Adobe Photoshop! Forget flying around New Your Harbor. I could have shown The President’s jet sitting in the middle of the Rose Bowl, buzzing Kim Jong Il’s palace or pulling the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders water-skiing across Crater Lake!
If you’re going to go for a photo op why not just put the President in the pilot’s seat doing his own flying. Maybe we could also Photoshop him flying the bird to the middle class taxpaying public when they are trying to send him a message. Wait, he’s already done that!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Only 7 swine flu deaths, not 152, says WHO
Only 7 swine flu deaths, not 152, says WHO
"A member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed claims that more than 150 people have died from swine flu, saying it has officially recorded only seven deaths around the world.
Vivienne Allan, from WHO's patient safety program, said the body had confirmed that worldwide there had been just seven deaths - all in Mexico - and 79 confirmed cases of the disease."
"A member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed claims that more than 150 people have died from swine flu, saying it has officially recorded only seven deaths around the world.
Vivienne Allan, from WHO's patient safety program, said the body had confirmed that worldwide there had been just seven deaths - all in Mexico - and 79 confirmed cases of the disease."
I just heard on TV that 196 people were dead..... never mind.....
Swine flu: 'All of humanity under threat', WHO warns - Telegraph
Swine flu: 'All of humanity under threat', WHO warns - Telegraph: "Swine flu: 'All of humanity under threat', WHO warns
The World Health Organisation has warned that 'all of humanity is under threat' from a potential swine flu pandemic and called for 'global solidarity' to combat the virus."
The World Health Organisation has warned that 'all of humanity is under threat' from a potential swine flu pandemic and called for 'global solidarity' to combat the virus."
WHO to stop using 'swine flu' name to avoid confusion over risk from pigs
WHO to stop using 'swine flu' name to avoid confusion over risk from pigs
"WHO also reported the number of confirmed swine flu cases rose to 257 worldwide Thursday, with cases in Mexico rising to 97 from 26, with seven deaths. The WHO confirmed tally from the United States now stands at 109, with one death."
Yikes!
This "pandemic" just (barely!) beat out Ted Kennedy's back seat, Three Mile Island and Club Gitmo for total deaths!
"WHO also reported the number of confirmed swine flu cases rose to 257 worldwide Thursday, with cases in Mexico rising to 97 from 26, with seven deaths. The WHO confirmed tally from the United States now stands at 109, with one death."
Yikes!
This "pandemic" just (barely!) beat out Ted Kennedy's back seat, Three Mile Island and Club Gitmo for total deaths!
8-year-old Saudi girl divorces 50-year-old husband - USATODAY.com
8-year-old Saudi girl divorces 50-year-old husband
"An 8-year-old Saudi girl has divorced her middle-aged husband after her father forced her to marry him last year in exchange for about $13,000, her lawyer said Thursday."
I can't believe what a bitch she is!
"An 8-year-old Saudi girl has divorced her middle-aged husband after her father forced her to marry him last year in exchange for about $13,000, her lawyer said Thursday."
I can't believe what a bitch she is!
FACT CHECK: Obama disowns deficit he helped shape
FACT CHECK: Obama disowns deficit he helped shape
"'That wasn't me,' President Barack Obama said on his 100th day in office, disclaiming responsibility for the huge budget deficit waiting for him on Day One.
It actually was him - and the other Democrats controlling Congress the previous two years - who shaped a budget so out of balance.
And as a presidential candidate and president-elect, he backed the twilight Bush-era stimulus plan that made the deficit deeper, all before he took over and promoted spending plans that have made it much deeper still."
"'That wasn't me,' President Barack Obama said on his 100th day in office, disclaiming responsibility for the huge budget deficit waiting for him on Day One.
It actually was him - and the other Democrats controlling Congress the previous two years - who shaped a budget so out of balance.
And as a presidential candidate and president-elect, he backed the twilight Bush-era stimulus plan that made the deficit deeper, all before he took over and promoted spending plans that have made it much deeper still."
Reduce electricity usage
Reduce electricity usage
"The economy is beginning to show glimmers of recovery. But it will continue to drag for months.
You've probably slashed your budget. Luxuries are in the rearview mirror.
But savings are still possible. For example, look at your electricity bill. Maybe you can cut that.
Many electronics go into standby mode when they're not in use. That means they continue to draw power.
Unplugging them can save you money each month. This may seem like a lot of trouble. But you'll be surprised how much electricity they use.
That's what today's Cool Site shows. It also has tips to help cut standby power. Your wallet will thank you!
standby.lbl.gov
"
"The economy is beginning to show glimmers of recovery. But it will continue to drag for months.
You've probably slashed your budget. Luxuries are in the rearview mirror.
But savings are still possible. For example, look at your electricity bill. Maybe you can cut that.
Many electronics go into standby mode when they're not in use. That means they continue to draw power.
Unplugging them can save you money each month. This may seem like a lot of trouble. But you'll be surprised how much electricity they use.
That's what today's Cool Site shows. It also has tips to help cut standby power. Your wallet will thank you!
standby.lbl.gov
"
I guess Obama knows about the Tea Parties *now*
I guess Obama knows about the Tea Parties *now*.
"Obama targets tea bags at town hall
At his 100th-day town hall meeting in St. Louis Wednesday, President Barack Obama took direct aim at the anti-tax “tea party” demonstrations that have cropped up over the last month and took a veiled shot at the Fox News Channel, the cable news network closely associated with the protests.
[snip]
“Those of you who are watching certain news channels on which I’m not very popular, and you see folks waving tea bags around, Obama said, “let me just remind them that I am happy to have a serious conversation about how we are going to cut our health care costs down over the long term, how we are going to stabilize Social Security.”"
Yeah right....
"Obama targets tea bags at town hall
At his 100th-day town hall meeting in St. Louis Wednesday, President Barack Obama took direct aim at the anti-tax “tea party” demonstrations that have cropped up over the last month and took a veiled shot at the Fox News Channel, the cable news network closely associated with the protests.
[snip]
“Those of you who are watching certain news channels on which I’m not very popular, and you see folks waving tea bags around, Obama said, “let me just remind them that I am happy to have a serious conversation about how we are going to cut our health care costs down over the long term, how we are going to stabilize Social Security.”"
Yeah right....
Gettelfinger Motors - WSJ.com
Gettelfinger Motors
"The biggest losers here are GM's bondholders. According the Treasury-GM debt-for-equity swap announced Monday, GM has $27.2 billion in unsecured bonds owned by the public.
These are owned by mutual funds, pension funds, hedge funds and retail investors who bought them directly through their brokers.
Under Monday's offer, they would exchange their $27.2 billion in bonds for 10% of the stock of the restructured GM. This could amount to less than five cents on the dollar.
The Treasury, which is owed $16.2 billion, would receive 50% of the stock and $8.1 billion in debt -- as much as 87 cents on the dollar.
The union's retiree health-care benefit trust would receive half of the $20 billion it is owed in stock, giving it 40% ownership of GM, plus another $10 billion in cash over time. That's worth about 76 cents on the dollar, according to some estimates.
In a genuine Chapter 11 bankruptcy, these three groups of creditors would all be similarly situated -- because all three are, for the most part, unsecured creditors of GM. And yet according to the formula presented Monday, those with the largest claim -- the bondholders -- get the smallest piece of the restructured company by a huge margin."
Why would ANYONE invest in an American corporate bond today?
Is capitalism truly dead?
"The biggest losers here are GM's bondholders. According the Treasury-GM debt-for-equity swap announced Monday, GM has $27.2 billion in unsecured bonds owned by the public.
These are owned by mutual funds, pension funds, hedge funds and retail investors who bought them directly through their brokers.
Under Monday's offer, they would exchange their $27.2 billion in bonds for 10% of the stock of the restructured GM. This could amount to less than five cents on the dollar.
The Treasury, which is owed $16.2 billion, would receive 50% of the stock and $8.1 billion in debt -- as much as 87 cents on the dollar.
The union's retiree health-care benefit trust would receive half of the $20 billion it is owed in stock, giving it 40% ownership of GM, plus another $10 billion in cash over time. That's worth about 76 cents on the dollar, according to some estimates.
In a genuine Chapter 11 bankruptcy, these three groups of creditors would all be similarly situated -- because all three are, for the most part, unsecured creditors of GM. And yet according to the formula presented Monday, those with the largest claim -- the bondholders -- get the smallest piece of the restructured company by a huge margin."
Why would ANYONE invest in an American corporate bond today?
Is capitalism truly dead?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Talking Michigan Politics Podcast: Huntsman civil union debate, Bouchard rumors in Michigan governor's race, and Hoekstra's air time - Talking Politics
Talking Michigan Politics Podcast: Huntsman civil union debate, Bouchard rumors in Michigan governor's race, and Hoekstra's air time - Talking Politics: "In the 'Guess who's not invited to Kent County edition of the podcast...', Grand Rapids Press Politics Editor Jeff Cranson and Press Editorial Page Editor Ed Golder discuss ...
• The controversy that erupted when Kent County Republican Chairman Joanne Voorhees uninvited Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. to town because he came out in favor of civil unions.
Huntsman, a likely"
• The controversy that erupted when Kent County Republican Chairman Joanne Voorhees uninvited Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. to town because he came out in favor of civil unions.
Huntsman, a likely"
THE OBAMA DOCTRINE - New York Post
THE OBAMA DOCTRINE - New York Post: "AFTER a mere 100 days, the 'Obama Doctrine' for our foreign and security poli cies has emerged. And it's terrifying.
The combination of dizzying naivete, dislike of our allies, disdain for our military, distrust of our intelligence services and distaste for our own country promises the worst foreign policy of our lifetimes.
That includes President Jimmy Carter's abysmal record of failure."
The combination of dizzying naivete, dislike of our allies, disdain for our military, distrust of our intelligence services and distaste for our own country promises the worst foreign policy of our lifetimes.
That includes President Jimmy Carter's abysmal record of failure."
Phoenix leads nation in home price declines in February - Phoenix Business Journal:
Phoenix leads nation in home price declines in February
"Phoenix home prices fell 35 percent from February 2008 to February 2009, according to the new S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index. That’s the largest decline of any of the 20 largest cities in the U.S. In addition, Phoenix home prices are down 51 percent from their peak."
I guess they didn't check out Muskegon.
Bummer homeowners.
"Phoenix home prices fell 35 percent from February 2008 to February 2009, according to the new S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index. That’s the largest decline of any of the 20 largest cities in the U.S. In addition, Phoenix home prices are down 51 percent from their peak."
I guess they didn't check out Muskegon.
Bummer homeowners.
Air France crew refuse to board flight to Mexico
Air France crew refuse to board flight to Mexico
"An entire Air France crew and several individual flight attendants have refused to board flights to Mexico since Saturday because of the outbreak of swine flu, airport sources said Wednesday."
Is it genetic?
"An entire Air France crew and several individual flight attendants have refused to board flights to Mexico since Saturday because of the outbreak of swine flu, airport sources said Wednesday."
Is it genetic?
Step Away From the Vehicle: The Supreme Court imposes long-overdue limits on car searches.
Step Away From the Vehicle: The Supreme Court imposes long-overdue limits on car searches.
"Last week the U.S. Supreme Court said police may no longer routinely search the vehicles of recently arrested people"
"Last week the U.S. Supreme Court said police may no longer routinely search the vehicles of recently arrested people"
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Kent County Republican Party cancels speech by Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman over his support of civil unions
Kent County Republican Party cancels speech by Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman over his support of civil unions
"Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., a rising Republican star and presidential aspirant, will not be speaking to the Kent County party faithful Saturday, after all.
Why? Two words: civil unions.
After reading in Sunday's Press that the Mormon governor of one of the country's reddest states supports civil unions for same-sex couples, Kent County Republican Party Chairman Joanne Voorhees pulled the plug.
In an e-mail sent to party members Monday, Voorhees said she canceled his appearance at a fundraiser Saturday morning after conducting further research on his positions on issues."
"Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., a rising Republican star and presidential aspirant, will not be speaking to the Kent County party faithful Saturday, after all.
Why? Two words: civil unions.
After reading in Sunday's Press that the Mormon governor of one of the country's reddest states supports civil unions for same-sex couples, Kent County Republican Party Chairman Joanne Voorhees pulled the plug.
In an e-mail sent to party members Monday, Voorhees said she canceled his appearance at a fundraiser Saturday morning after conducting further research on his positions on issues."
Friday, April 24, 2009
Women's ski jumping lawsuit wraps up in Vancouver
Women's ski jumping lawsuit wraps up in Vancouver: "All or nothing
The women are seeking a court declaration that VANOC must either hold women's ski jumping in 2010 or no ski jumping events at all."
The women are seeking a court declaration that VANOC must either hold women's ski jumping in 2010 or no ski jumping events at all."
Americas-Most-Dangerous-Cities
Americas-Most-Dangerous-Cities
"The news has been bad for decades, but there may yet be hope for Detroit. The city's new mayor, Kenneth V. Cockrel Jr., assumed office on Sept. 19, 2009--and hasn't committed a single felony."
any guesses what the top 5 most dangerous cities share?
"The news has been bad for decades, but there may yet be hope for Detroit. The city's new mayor, Kenneth V. Cockrel Jr., assumed office on Sept. 19, 2009--and hasn't committed a single felony."
any guesses what the top 5 most dangerous cities share?
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