Clear signal: Boaters can operate U.S. Coast Guard's new foghorn system MLive.com
"Sensors in the lighthouse used to detect the presence of fog and would activate the signal automatically to guide ships into port.
However, the sensors began malfunctioning as they grew older and continually became covered in spider webs, Salzmann said.
To activate the fog signal, boaters must tune their marine radio to channel 79A and depress the microphone five times."
OK, this system is better than nothing at all.
But why can't the USCG clean off the spider webs?
Sup wit dat?
Monday, June 14, 2010
Muskegon County board changes policy on public comment
Muskegon County board changes policy on public comment MLive.com
"The public will now be able to make comments to the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners during meetings at two separate parts of the agenda, including an opportunity to weigh in on items before commissioners vote on them."
A small, but important, victory for the little guys.
We can speak.
Will they listen?
"The public will now be able to make comments to the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners during meetings at two separate parts of the agenda, including an opportunity to weigh in on items before commissioners vote on them."
A small, but important, victory for the little guys.
We can speak.
Will they listen?
EPA classifies milk as oil, forcing costly rules on farmers
EPA classifies milk as oil, forcing costly rules on farmers MLive.com
"But the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is classifying milk as oil because it contains a percentage of animal fat, which is a non-petroleum oil."
"But the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is classifying milk as oil because it contains a percentage of animal fat, which is a non-petroleum oil."
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Rectifier 5K Run-Winner!
Rectifier 5K Run:
"Overall Female Great Grand Masters Winner
Place Name City Bib No Age Overall TimePace Time Back
1 Francine Lessard Muskegon MI 642 60 212 36:11 11:40/M"
http://www.runnersedgeracetiming.com/data/uploadedfiles/rectifieragegroup2010.htm
Honeybunch rules!
"Overall Female Great Grand Masters Winner
1 Francine Lessard Muskegon MI 642 60 212 36:11 11:40/M"
http://www.runnersedgeracetiming.com/data/uploadedfiles/rectifieragegroup2010.htm
Honeybunch rules!
Black leaders urge swift federal action on poverty
Black leaders urge swift federal action on poverty :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"'Hot shoes make presidents dance,' Jackson said.
'We're bringing some hot shoes [to Washington].'"
"'Hot shoes make presidents dance,' Jackson said.
'We're bringing some hot shoes [to Washington].'"
Congress Mulls Bill to Revise 14th Amendment Birthright Citizenship
Congress Mulls Bill to Revise 14th Amendment Birthright Citizenship - ABC News
"In 1983, for example, England amended its jus soli policy so that children born in the United Kingdom were only granted citizenship if one of their parents was either a citizen or could prove some sort of permanent residency in the country."
"In 1983, for example, England amended its jus soli policy so that children born in the United Kingdom were only granted citizenship if one of their parents was either a citizen or could prove some sort of permanent residency in the country."
Pension Plans Go Broke as Public Payrolls Expand
Pension Plans Go Broke as Public Payrolls Expand: Joe Mysak - Bloomberg.com
ven states will run out of money to pay public pensions by 2020.
That hasn’t stopped them from hiring new employees."
That's because the politicians think we will simply accept more tax increases.
Will we?
ven states will run out of money to pay public pensions by 2020.
That hasn’t stopped them from hiring new employees."
That's because the politicians think we will simply accept more tax increases.
Will we?
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday night news dump: White House says 51 percent of company health plans won't meet Obamacare guidelines
Friday night news dump: White House says 51 percent of company health plans won't meet Obamacare guidelines Washington Examiner
"Internal White House documents reveal that 51% of employers may have to relinquish their current health care coverage by 2013 due to ObamaCare.
That numbers soars to 66% for small-business employers."
"Internal White House documents reveal that 51% of employers may have to relinquish their current health care coverage by 2013 due to ObamaCare.
That numbers soars to 66% for small-business employers."
Cash-poor NY state may issue IOUs like California
Cash-poor NY state may issue IOUs like California Reuters
"Cash-poor New York state might have to pay its bills with IOUs next week to avoid the 'anarchy in the streets' that could result from a government shutdown, Governor David Paterson said on Thursday."
"Cash-poor New York state might have to pay its bills with IOUs next week to avoid the 'anarchy in the streets' that could result from a government shutdown, Governor David Paterson said on Thursday."
Friday, June 11, 2010
Why Is Dick Cheney Silent on the Oil Spill?
Why Is Dick Cheney Silent on the Oil Spill? - Newsweek
"When the Obama administration, or the media, or just about anybody contradicts Dick Cheney's views on national security, he is far from shy about responding.
But facing a firestorm of criticism over the oil spill, he's been notably silent."
Oh please!
No wonder this rag is broke and soon to be gone for good.
"When the Obama administration, or the media, or just about anybody contradicts Dick Cheney's views on national security, he is far from shy about responding.
But facing a firestorm of criticism over the oil spill, he's been notably silent."
Oh please!
No wonder this rag is broke and soon to be gone for good.
This is the age of war between the generationsine
This is the age of war between the generations Anatole Kaletsky - Times Online
"This is the age of war between the generations
Never mind the credit crunch, it’s all those retiring baby-boomers who threaten us with national bankruptcy"
Jeepers, the boomers are doing the spending?
I thought it was congress/senate/Obama.
Who'd of guessed?
"This is the age of war between the generations
Never mind the credit crunch, it’s all those retiring baby-boomers who threaten us with national bankruptcy"
Jeepers, the boomers are doing the spending?
I thought it was congress/senate/Obama.
Who'd of guessed?
Director of Michigan Film Office retiring as criticism grows over movie incentives
Director of Michigan Film Office retiring as criticism grows over movie incentives MLive.com
"More recently, questions were raised over film infrastructure tax credits, including a proposed $10 million credit tied to Walker's Hangar42 Studios project inside the former Lear auto-parts plant, 2150 Alpine Ave. NW.
Lockwood's office gave initial approval to the $10 million rebate based on a claim of a $40 million investment in the studio.
Critics point out the site was listed for sale for less than $10 million just weeks before that application, with little proof of major renovations or other investment since.
Efforts by The Press, The Mackinac Center for Public Policy and other media outlets to find out more about that deal -- including whether the $10 million check was cut -- were turned away by the film office and Michigan Department of Treasury.
They said it was illegal for them to share taxpayer information with the public."
More gangster government from the Granholm gangsters.
I wonder what the pension is for our disgraced, departed, doyenne of drama disbursements?
"More recently, questions were raised over film infrastructure tax credits, including a proposed $10 million credit tied to Walker's Hangar42 Studios project inside the former Lear auto-parts plant, 2150 Alpine Ave. NW.
Lockwood's office gave initial approval to the $10 million rebate based on a claim of a $40 million investment in the studio.
Critics point out the site was listed for sale for less than $10 million just weeks before that application, with little proof of major renovations or other investment since.
Efforts by The Press, The Mackinac Center for Public Policy and other media outlets to find out more about that deal -- including whether the $10 million check was cut -- were turned away by the film office and Michigan Department of Treasury.
They said it was illegal for them to share taxpayer information with the public."
More gangster government from the Granholm gangsters.
I wonder what the pension is for our disgraced, departed, doyenne of drama disbursements?
How'd you like a six-figure pension? Work for the government
How'd you like a six-figure pension? Work for the government
"'In Yonkers, more than 100 retired police officers and firefighters are collecting pensions greater than their pay when they were working.
One of the youngest, Hugo Tassone, retired at 44 with a base pay of about $74,000 a year.
His pension is now $101,333 a year...."
"'In Yonkers, more than 100 retired police officers and firefighters are collecting pensions greater than their pay when they were working.
One of the youngest, Hugo Tassone, retired at 44 with a base pay of about $74,000 a year.
His pension is now $101,333 a year...."
Oxford Schools: Saving Money and Improving Service
Oxford Schools: Saving Money and Improving Service [Mackinac Center]
"In the Oxford Community Schools this year, the classrooms were cleaned every other day due to attrition in the unionized ranks of the custodial staff.
Starting next year, the classrooms will be cleaned every day, they will have nine extra custodians, and the school district will save $5 million over the next five years, according to school officials."
Saving money and improving service.
It can be done.
It ain't rocket sturgery.
"In the Oxford Community Schools this year, the classrooms were cleaned every other day due to attrition in the unionized ranks of the custodial staff.
Starting next year, the classrooms will be cleaned every day, they will have nine extra custodians, and the school district will save $5 million over the next five years, according to school officials."
Saving money and improving service.
It can be done.
It ain't rocket sturgery.
Gangster sports!
My Way - Sports News: "Masoli's trouble comes in an offseason littered with player transgressions."
Look at the list of thuggery!
Look at the list of thuggery!
Hollywood Aid-Elite Conspicuously Absent from Gulf Disaster
Hollywood Aid-Elite Conspicuously Absent from Gulf Disaster at Deceiver.com
"In case you hadn’t noticed, your much-beloved Gulf Coast is awash in oil. An entire ecosystem is decimated, people are out of work, beaches are oozing thick, black gunk . . . seriously people, it’s a frickin’ disaster down there."
"In case you hadn’t noticed, your much-beloved Gulf Coast is awash in oil. An entire ecosystem is decimated, people are out of work, beaches are oozing thick, black gunk . . . seriously people, it’s a frickin’ disaster down there."
College conference realignment the talk of the sports world
College conference realignment the talk of the sports world khou.com Houston Sports News and Scores KHOU.com:
"The Big Ten started it off by exploring plans to expand, an effort it hoped would add more eyes to its successful cable network"
It's all about money and money only.
And every cable TV viewer will pay.
Especially those who NEVER watch the Big 10 network.
"The Big Ten started it off by exploring plans to expand, an effort it hoped would add more eyes to its successful cable network"
It's all about money and money only.
And every cable TV viewer will pay.
Especially those who NEVER watch the Big 10 network.
Pelosi: We'll stop blaming Bush when problems go away
Pelosi: We'll stop blaming Bush when problems go away - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"Democrats will keep blaming George W. Bush until the problems from his administration end, according to Speaker Nancy Pelosi."
"Democrats will keep blaming George W. Bush until the problems from his administration end, according to Speaker Nancy Pelosi."
Obama Orders Dance Classes, Movie Nights, and Bingo for Illegal Detainees
American Thinker Blog: Obama Orders Dance Classes, Movie Nights, and Bingo for Illegal Detainees
"Some of the changes the White House is ordering include:
§ dance classes
§ movie nights
§ art classes
§ cooking classes
§ tutoring and computer training
§ free and unmonitored phone service
§ free email access
§ bingo
§ arts and crafts
§ more variety in dining options
§ self-serve beverage stations
§ fresh vegetable bars
§ fresh carrot sticks
§ hanging plants
§ recreation in natural setting
§ robust aerobic exercise"
"Some of the changes the White House is ordering include:
§ dance classes
§ movie nights
§ art classes
§ cooking classes
§ tutoring and computer training
§ free and unmonitored phone service
§ free email access
§ bingo
§ arts and crafts
§ more variety in dining options
§ self-serve beverage stations
§ fresh vegetable bars
§ fresh carrot sticks
§ hanging plants
§ recreation in natural setting
§ robust aerobic exercise"
The Neomarxist who is helping to influence Obama’s media policy
The Neomarxist who is helping to influence Obama’s media policy The Daily Caller
“Only government can implement policies and subsidies to provide an institutional framework for quality journalism.” Does that statement give you chills?
How about this one: “The news is not a commercial product. It is a public good, necessary for a self-governing society. Once we accept this, we can talk about the kind of media policies and subsidies we want.”
Or this one? “In the end, there is no real answer but to remove brick-by-brick the capitalist system itself, rebuilding the entire society on socialist principles.”"
“Only government can implement policies and subsidies to provide an institutional framework for quality journalism.” Does that statement give you chills?
How about this one: “The news is not a commercial product. It is a public good, necessary for a self-governing society. Once we accept this, we can talk about the kind of media policies and subsidies we want.”
Or this one? “In the end, there is no real answer but to remove brick-by-brick the capitalist system itself, rebuilding the entire society on socialist principles.”"
National Debt Now Tops American Fears
National Debt Now Tops American Fears The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
"Americans judge the national debt on par with terrorism as the top threat facing the nation."
"Americans judge the national debt on par with terrorism as the top threat facing the nation."
Detroit Book
Detroit Book : MITCH COPE
"7 CONTEMPORARY DETROIT PHOTOGRAPHERS
Detroit is one of the most visually interesting cities in the world however it is also one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented cities.
This group of photographs illustrates what contemporary Detroit artists have been doing in regards to developing an understanding and appreciation for this complex and diverse city from street portraits of the “survivors” to the landscapes of wild new growth to the industrial"
"7 CONTEMPORARY DETROIT PHOTOGRAPHERS
Detroit is one of the most visually interesting cities in the world however it is also one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented cities.
This group of photographs illustrates what contemporary Detroit artists have been doing in regards to developing an understanding and appreciation for this complex and diverse city from street portraits of the “survivors” to the landscapes of wild new growth to the industrial"
Conversation with Campaign Volunteer
Hello Michigan: Conversation with Campaign Volunteer
"Last night I had the most delightful conversation with a young man who was out going door to door campaigning for Mary Valentine, Candidate for Michigan State Senate, 34th District.
That would be my district."
I wonder if this volunteer will ultimately vote for Valentine after talking to Rose.....I suspect not.
"Last night I had the most delightful conversation with a young man who was out going door to door campaigning for Mary Valentine, Candidate for Michigan State Senate, 34th District.
That would be my district."
I wonder if this volunteer will ultimately vote for Valentine after talking to Rose.....I suspect not.
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