Unemployment rates down in Muskegon County, West Michigan MLive.com
Muskegon County's labor force dropped by 1.4 percent, or 1,170 workers.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Why have 165 people gone missing from cruise ships in recent years?
Why have 165 people gone missing from cruise ships in recent years? Mail Online
According to the U.S.-based International Cruise Victims Association, 165 people have gone missing at sea since 1995, with at least 13 this year alone
According to the U.S.-based International Cruise Victims Association, 165 people have gone missing at sea since 1995, with at least 13 this year alone
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Republicans Grill Officials Over 'Offensive' Definition Of Green Jobs
Republicans Grill Officials Over 'Offensive' Definition Of Green Jobs Fox News
In a series of tense exchanges, Republicans on a House oversight panel sharply questioned whether the Obama administration was looking to inflate the number of "green" jobs by using a broad definition -- which, as it turns out, counts virtually anybody working in mass transit.
In a series of tense exchanges, Republicans on a House oversight panel sharply questioned whether the Obama administration was looking to inflate the number of "green" jobs by using a broad definition -- which, as it turns out, counts virtually anybody working in mass transit.
Recession's second act would be worse than the first
Bottom Line - Recession's second act would be worse than the first
Fresh evidence of a global economic slowdown has raised fears that governments around the world may be powerless to reverse it.
If the world does fall into back into recession, it could be much harder to escape than the contraction that ended in 2009.
Fresh evidence of a global economic slowdown has raised fears that governments around the world may be powerless to reverse it.
If the world does fall into back into recession, it could be much harder to escape than the contraction that ended in 2009.
Fact-Checking Buffett: His Math Doesn't Add Up
CARPE DIEM: Fact-Checking Buffett: His Math Doesn't Add Up
This year, households making more than $1 million will pay an average of 29.1 percent of their income in federal taxes, including income taxes, payroll taxes and other taxes, according to the Tax Policy Center, a Washington think tank.
Households making between $50,000 and $75,000 will pay an average of 15 percent of their income in federal taxes.
Lower-income households will pay less.
For example, households making between $40,000 and $50,000 will pay an average of 12.5 percent of their income in federal taxes. Households making between $20,000 and $30,000 will pay 5.7 percent."
This year, households making more than $1 million will pay an average of 29.1 percent of their income in federal taxes, including income taxes, payroll taxes and other taxes, according to the Tax Policy Center, a Washington think tank.
Households making between $50,000 and $75,000 will pay an average of 15 percent of their income in federal taxes.
Lower-income households will pay less.
For example, households making between $40,000 and $50,000 will pay an average of 12.5 percent of their income in federal taxes. Households making between $20,000 and $30,000 will pay 5.7 percent."
Poll: Fox News Is the “Best” TV News Network
Poll: Fox News Is the “Best” TV News Network
A new poll released by Poll Position, a nonpartisan polling firm run by former CNN chief news executive Eason Jordan, shows that a plurality of Americans surveyed think that Fox News is the “best TV news network,” beating rivals CNN and MSNBC.
A new poll released by Poll Position, a nonpartisan polling firm run by former CNN chief news executive Eason Jordan, shows that a plurality of Americans surveyed think that Fox News is the “best TV news network,” beating rivals CNN and MSNBC.
Obama might pull out
Obama might pull out - TheHill.com
As bad news piles up for the Democrats, I asked a top Democratic strategist if it were possible that President Obama might “pull a Lyndon Johnson” and soberly face the cameras, telling America that he has decided that the demands of partisan politics are interfering with his efforts to right our economy and that he has decided to withdraw to devote full time to our recovery.
His answer: “Yes. It’s possible.
If things continue as they are and have not turned around by January, it is certainly possible.”
Just looking at Michelle Obama’s unsmiling face during her husband’s recent speech to Congress triggered an insight:
These folks aren’t having fun anymore.
As bad news piles up for the Democrats, I asked a top Democratic strategist if it were possible that President Obama might “pull a Lyndon Johnson” and soberly face the cameras, telling America that he has decided that the demands of partisan politics are interfering with his efforts to right our economy and that he has decided to withdraw to devote full time to our recovery.
His answer: “Yes. It’s possible.
If things continue as they are and have not turned around by January, it is certainly possible.”
Just looking at Michelle Obama’s unsmiling face during her husband’s recent speech to Congress triggered an insight:
These folks aren’t having fun anymore.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Hudson city manager acquitted of indecent exposure charge
Hudson city manager acquitted of indecent exposure charge - Adrian, MI - The Daily Telegram
“She knows the difference between red onions on a sandwich and a penis,” Castleberry said.
“She knows the difference between red onions on a sandwich and a penis,” Castleberry said.
Weird Vintage Ads (Outrageous!)
You are a bigoted, chauvinist pig!.. oh wait, this ad is from 1950
The Shame of College Sports
The Shame of College Sports - Magazine - The Atlantic
The Shame of College Sports
A litany of scandals in recent years have made the corruption of college sports constant front-page news.
We profess outrage each time we learn that yet another student-athlete has been taking money under the table.
But the real scandal is the very structure of college sports, wherein student-athletes generate billions of dollars for universities and private companies while earning nothing for themselves.
Here, a leading civil-rights historian makes the case for paying college athletes—and reveals how a spate of lawsuits working their way through the courts could destroy the NCAA
The Shame of College Sports
A litany of scandals in recent years have made the corruption of college sports constant front-page news.
We profess outrage each time we learn that yet another student-athlete has been taking money under the table.
But the real scandal is the very structure of college sports, wherein student-athletes generate billions of dollars for universities and private companies while earning nothing for themselves.
Here, a leading civil-rights historian makes the case for paying college athletes—and reveals how a spate of lawsuits working their way through the courts could destroy the NCAA
Gary Shapiro | Obama Administration | Anti-Business
Gary Shapiro Obama Administration Anti-Business The Daily Caller
“You have investigations and breakdowns of companies like Gibson.
You have monopoly investigations of great American companies like Google. You have an attack on American business which is unprecedented by this administration at different levels.
This is the most anti-business administration in my lifetime,” he said.
“You have investigations and breakdowns of companies like Gibson.
You have monopoly investigations of great American companies like Google. You have an attack on American business which is unprecedented by this administration at different levels.
This is the most anti-business administration in my lifetime,” he said.
Safety Unions Exempt Their Members from San Francisco’s Pension Reform Proposals
Safety Unions Exempt Their Members from San Francisco’s Pension Reform Proposals « Union Watch:
The same thing is happening here in Muskegon.
The same thing is happening here in Muskegon.
Public Employee Unions Losing Pension Battle
GoLocalProv Politics Rob Horowitz: Public Employee Unions Losing Pension Battle
Publicly threatening Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee (I) with a loss of union support is the kind of move that the astute and politically sophisticated Walsh would not make if he thought the public employee unions were playing a winning hand.
Public employee unions OWN Muskegon.
Will we wake up?
Before it is too late?
Publicly threatening Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee (I) with a loss of union support is the kind of move that the astute and politically sophisticated Walsh would not make if he thought the public employee unions were playing a winning hand.
Public employee unions OWN Muskegon.
Will we wake up?
Before it is too late?
Create a website in a snap
Create a website in a snap - Cool Sites from The Kim Komando Radio Show® & Web site
Fortunately, there are plenty of website creation services available.
These do all the heavy lifting.
All you have to do is sign up and make your site.
Fortunately, there are plenty of website creation services available.
These do all the heavy lifting.
All you have to do is sign up and make your site.
MEA, Recalls and the ‘Grassroots’: Who is the Tail and Who is the Dog?
MEA, Recalls and the ‘Grassroots’: Who is the Tail and Who is the Dog? [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Union boss claims limited involvement in recalls, but union magazine tells another story
Union boss claims limited involvement in recalls, but union magazine tells another story
CEO to Congress: I Was Fined Because I Hired Too Many People
CEO to Congress: I Was Fined Because I Hired Too Many People MRCTV
During his recent testimony before congress Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, revealed that he has been fined by regulators for hiring too many people.
He also said that the regulators have required him to stop hiring all together.
During his recent testimony before congress Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, revealed that he has been fined by regulators for hiring too many people.
He also said that the regulators have required him to stop hiring all together.
Should the Reno Races Continue?
AVwebBiz Complete Issue#205391#205391
AVweb Insider Blog: Should the Reno Races Continue?
For as much as we, aviation enthusiasts, might hope so, it's not up to us.
It's up to the community of Reno.
AVweb Insider Blog: Should the Reno Races Continue?
For as much as we, aviation enthusiasts, might hope so, it's not up to us.
It's up to the community of Reno.
U.S. 31 corridor project construction to begin in 'about a month', M-DOT tells local residents
U.S. 31 corridor project construction to begin in 'about a month', M-DOT tells local residents MLive.com
The $70 million project, in the official making for nearly two decades - and in discussion for years before that - received environmental approval from the Federal Highway Administration last year and is on its way to reality.
Another one of BarryO's "shovel ready" jobs...........if you're patient.
And enviro-sensitive.
The $70 million project, in the official making for nearly two decades - and in discussion for years before that - received environmental approval from the Federal Highway Administration last year and is on its way to reality.
Another one of BarryO's "shovel ready" jobs...........if you're patient.
And enviro-sensitive.
We Are The People set to host two Muskegon meetings
MUSKEGON — A self-described group of seniors, students and working people, called We Are The People, is set to host a pitch meeting and workshop over the next two weeks.
Based on its website, the group is opposed to the actions taken by Gov. Rick Snyder and the Republican-led legislature.
The pitch meeting, designed to explain the upcoming workshop's focus and intention, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Muskegon Community College's Stevenson Center, Room 1218.
The workshop is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Stevenson Center.
Very interesting that this "self-described" group is really a front for big unionism.
Why do they need to hide that fact?
And why is The Chronicle complicit in the coverup?
https://contribute.saveworkers.org/o/8689/donate_page/donate?track=watpm
What I Learned At Dartmouth
Gonzalo Lira: What I Learned At Dartmouth
What I didn’t realize at the time—because I was too young—and which I would slowly come to realize over the years, was what the episode taught me, about America’s elite.
About the cowardice of the American elite.
A moral cowardice that, I understand now, is far more significant than practically anything else that I learned at Dartmouth College
What I didn’t realize at the time—because I was too young—and which I would slowly come to realize over the years, was what the episode taught me, about America’s elite.
About the cowardice of the American elite.
A moral cowardice that, I understand now, is far more significant than practically anything else that I learned at Dartmouth College
Unsustainable UC tuition
As We See It: Unsustainable UC tuition - Santa Cruz Sentinel
UC President Mark Yudof spoke about "reality" -- a $650 million budget cut this year that could grow -- and asked for yet another tuition increase, from 8-16 percent annually to cover an anticipated $2.5 billion shortfall over the next four years because of rising pension, health care and other costs.
UC President Mark Yudof spoke about "reality" -- a $650 million budget cut this year that could grow -- and asked for yet another tuition increase, from 8-16 percent annually to cover an anticipated $2.5 billion shortfall over the next four years because of rising pension, health care and other costs.
Bombardier Cuts CRJ Line, Appoints Travolta
AVwebBizBombardier Cuts CRJ Line, Appoints TravoltaComplete Issue#205401#205401
said John Travolta. "On top of that, I'm a pilot -- I love to fly.
Bombardier designs aircraft as much for the person flying them as for the passenger.
I'm proud to represent their aircraft."
said John Travolta. "On top of that, I'm a pilot -- I love to fly.
Bombardier designs aircraft as much for the person flying them as for the passenger.
I'm proud to represent their aircraft."
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Right-to-work correspondence rebuffed again by Muskegon County board
Right-to-work correspondence rebuffed again by Muskegon County board MLive.com
Plummer called the other county's resolution “garbage” and asked when the board would quit receiving some items?
What especially drew Plummer's ire was the resolution's mention of words attributed to President John F. Kennedy.
Both resolutions state, “Whereas, we agree with President John F. Kennedy's executive order regarding federal employees, that all persons 'should have the right, freely and without fear of penalty, to form, join, or assist a labor organization,' and of equal importance, 'or to refrain from any such activity.'”
Plummer said the resolutions twisted JFK's words and the remainder of the resolutions were “a pack of lies” in order to support that cause.
Plummer called the other county's resolution “garbage” and asked when the board would quit receiving some items?
What especially drew Plummer's ire was the resolution's mention of words attributed to President John F. Kennedy.
Both resolutions state, “Whereas, we agree with President John F. Kennedy's executive order regarding federal employees, that all persons 'should have the right, freely and without fear of penalty, to form, join, or assist a labor organization,' and of equal importance, 'or to refrain from any such activity.'”
Plummer said the resolutions twisted JFK's words and the remainder of the resolutions were “a pack of lies” in order to support that cause.
West Michigan senators' partial-birth abortion ban bills set for vote Wednesday
West Michigan senators' partial-birth abortion ban bills set for vote Wednesday MLive.com
A state partial-birth abortion ban, based on two companion pieces of legislation sponsored by two West Michigan state senators, is expected to be put to a vote this week by the state Senate.
State Sens. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, and Arlan Meekhof, R-West Olive, introduced their bills earlier this year that essentially would outlaw physicians from performing partial-birth abortions in Michigan, except to save the mother's life, and establish sentencing guidelines making it a two-year felony.
A state partial-birth abortion ban, based on two companion pieces of legislation sponsored by two West Michigan state senators, is expected to be put to a vote this week by the state Senate.
State Sens. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, and Arlan Meekhof, R-West Olive, introduced their bills earlier this year that essentially would outlaw physicians from performing partial-birth abortions in Michigan, except to save the mother's life, and establish sentencing guidelines making it a two-year felony.
Michigan proposal expected to target Internet sales
Michigan proposal expected to target Internet sales - theoaklandpress.com
The Michigan Retailers Association is making a renewed push to require more businesses selling items over the Internet to collect the state’s 6 percent sales tax.
The Michigan Retailers Association is making a renewed push to require more businesses selling items over the Internet to collect the state’s 6 percent sales tax.
Lt. Gen. Kelly On The Two That Stood Their Ground
BLACKFIVE: Lt. Gen. Kelly On The Two That Stood Their Ground
On Nov 13, 2010 Lt General John Kelly, USMC, gave a speech to the Semper Fi Society of St. Louis, MO.
This was only 4 days after his son, Lt Robert Kelly, USMC was killed by an IED while on his 3rd Combat tour.
During his speech, General Kelly spoke about the dedication and valor of the young men and women who step forward each and every day to protect us.
During the speech, he never mentioned the loss of his own son.
He closed the speech with the moving account of the last 6 seconds in the lives of 2 young Marines who died with rifles blazing to protect their brother Marines.
Read it all.
On Nov 13, 2010 Lt General John Kelly, USMC, gave a speech to the Semper Fi Society of St. Louis, MO.
This was only 4 days after his son, Lt Robert Kelly, USMC was killed by an IED while on his 3rd Combat tour.
During his speech, General Kelly spoke about the dedication and valor of the young men and women who step forward each and every day to protect us.
During the speech, he never mentioned the loss of his own son.
He closed the speech with the moving account of the last 6 seconds in the lives of 2 young Marines who died with rifles blazing to protect their brother Marines.
Read it all.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Heinz Creates New Ketchup Packet, 'Dip and Squeeze'
Heinz Creates New Ketchup Packet, 'Dip and Squeeze' - WSJ.com
As the name promises, "Dip and Squeeze" ketchup can be squeezed out through one end or the lid can be peeled back for dipping.
The red, bottle-shaped packets hold three times the ketchup as traditional packets.
The new containers are more expensive than the old sleeves, but Heinz hopes customers learn not to grab more than one or two.
As the name promises, "Dip and Squeeze" ketchup can be squeezed out through one end or the lid can be peeled back for dipping.
The red, bottle-shaped packets hold three times the ketchup as traditional packets.
The new containers are more expensive than the old sleeves, but Heinz hopes customers learn not to grab more than one or two.
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