Make parks accessible to people with disabilities first, North Muskegon recreation plan says MLive.com
If the city tackled all projects, the cost would be about $2.3 million, according to the plan.
If only the top three objectives were attempted, the cost would be at least $41,000, though some costs have yet to be determined.
Setting spending priorities based on importance and available funds.
What a concept!
Important stuff you won't get from the liberal media! We do the surfing so you can be informed AND have a life!
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Distracted-driving crashes, Day 5: From the police files
Distracted-driving crashes, Day 5: From the police files MLive.com
The attack on your ability to communicate continues.
Who do you think will pay?
The attack on your ability to communicate continues.
Who do you think will pay?
Letters: Ludington mayor responds to Badger debate -- it's about jobs
Letters: Ludington mayor responds to Badger debate -- it's about jobs MLive.com
This topic should not be about one business over another; it should be about how we can help keep 700 good paying American jobs in West Michigan.
This topic should not be about one business over another; it should be about how we can help keep 700 good paying American jobs in West Michigan.
Poll: How should we address Muskegon County jail issues?
Poll: How should we address Muskegon County jail issues? MLive.com
The county has saved about $8 million for the project, but would have to seek additional funding.
The county has saved about $8 million for the project, but would have to seek additional funding.
Lansing Police Department unveils new online reporting system for non-emergency crimes
Lansing Police Department unveils new online reporting system for non-emergency crimes MLive.com
“Online crime reporting is designed to fit the busy lifestyles of our citizens by making it more convenient to file a police report in cases where there is not an immediate need for a police officer to respond to the scene,”
“Online crime reporting is designed to fit the busy lifestyles of our citizens by making it more convenient to file a police report in cases where there is not an immediate need for a police officer to respond to the scene,”
New Yorkers back Andrew Cuomo pension fix
New Yorkers back Andrew Cuomo pension fix—Editorial - NYPOST.com
The unions may be dead set against it, but New Yorkers overwhelmingly support a new pension system for future government employees.
The unions may be dead set against it, but New Yorkers overwhelmingly support a new pension system for future government employees.
Clint Eastwood defends Chrysler ad in wake of political scrutiny on 'O'Reilly Factor'
Clint Eastwood defends Chrysler ad in wake of political scrutiny on 'O'Reilly Factor' (video) MLive.com
To date, the Obama administration has completely exited Chrysler and has recovered $11.2 billion of its $12.5 billion bailout, but still holds a 26.5 percent stake in GM as part of its $49.5 billion bailout.
To date, the Obama administration has completely exited Chrysler and has recovered $11.2 billion of its $12.5 billion bailout, but still holds a 26.5 percent stake in GM as part of its $49.5 billion bailout.
Mayor Dave Bing nears union deals, guarantees Detroit will have enough cash for fiscal year
Mayor Dave Bing nears union deals, guarantees Detroit will have enough cash for fiscal year MLive.com
"This is something that's almost unheard of," Bing told radio host Paul W. Smith. "
To get a union -- or several unions -- to sit down, open up their contracts, to take reductions.
I don't know that's ever happened here."
"This is something that's almost unheard of," Bing told radio host Paul W. Smith. "
To get a union -- or several unions -- to sit down, open up their contracts, to take reductions.
I don't know that's ever happened here."
More Muskegon and Ottawa county law enforcement agencies using Nixle to notify public
More Muskegon and Ottawa county law enforcement agencies using Nixle to notify public MLive.com
Several police agencies in both Ottawa and Muskegon counties are offering a new public notification system to instantly inform the public on accidents, road closings and emergencies.
Several police agencies in both Ottawa and Muskegon counties are offering a new public notification system to instantly inform the public on accidents, road closings and emergencies.
Monday, February 06, 2012
SEIU Sent Key GOP Senator $5K on Day Bill to End 'Forced Unionization' Arrived in Senate
SEIU Sent Key GOP Senator $5K on Day Bill to End 'Forced Unionization' Arrived in Senate [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Roger Khan, R-Saginaw, received $5,000 from the Service Employees International Union on June, 9, 2011.
That was the day House Bill 4003 was sent to the Senate, one day after its passage in the House.
Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Roger Khan, R-Saginaw, received $5,000 from the Service Employees International Union on June, 9, 2011.
That was the day House Bill 4003 was sent to the Senate, one day after its passage in the House.
L.A. Teacher Accused of Molesting 23 Children to Keep Lifetime Health Benefits; Not His First Investigation
» L.A. Teacher Accused of Molesting 23 Children to Keep Lifetime Health Benefits; Not His First Investigation - Big Government
A teacher charged with 23 counts of lewd conduct for allegedly molesting and abusing children in his classroom evaded actual termination from the Los Angeles Unified School District enabling him to retain his lifetime health benefits.
A teacher charged with 23 counts of lewd conduct for allegedly molesting and abusing children in his classroom evaded actual termination from the Los Angeles Unified School District enabling him to retain his lifetime health benefits.
Obama's made-up jobless numbers
CURL: Obama's made-up jobless numbers - Washington Times
No one in the mainstream media, busy rewriting the government’s press release on Friday, will bother to question the newest number, or explore what trimtabs.com CEO Charles Biderman said that very day:
“Actual jobs outstanding, not seasonally adjusted, are down 2.9 million over the past two months.
It is only after seasonal adjustments — made at the sole discretion of the Bureau of Labor Statistics economists — that 2.9 million less jobs gets translated into 446,000 new seasonally adjusted jobs for January and December.
No one in the mainstream media, busy rewriting the government’s press release on Friday, will bother to question the newest number, or explore what trimtabs.com CEO Charles Biderman said that very day:
“Actual jobs outstanding, not seasonally adjusted, are down 2.9 million over the past two months.
It is only after seasonal adjustments — made at the sole discretion of the Bureau of Labor Statistics economists — that 2.9 million less jobs gets translated into 446,000 new seasonally adjusted jobs for January and December.
Pensioner with aneurysm that could kill her any minute told NHS won't fund £15k op
Pensioner with aneurysm that could kill her any minute told NHS won't fund £15k op Mail Online
But 10 days ago, the 72-year-old received a letter which said her local NHS trust would not pay for the treatment.
But 10 days ago, the 72-year-old received a letter which said her local NHS trust would not pay for the treatment.
Food Gestapo Seek A Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Sugar
Researchers Seek To Tax And Regulate Sugar Like Alcohol And Tobacco - Investors.com
"researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (where else?) said worldwide consumption of sugar has tripled over the last 50 years and is now contributing to 35 million annual deaths"
"researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (where else?) said worldwide consumption of sugar has tripled over the last 50 years and is now contributing to 35 million annual deaths"
Cops use stun gun on woman blocking McDonald's drive-thru
Cops use stun gun on woman blocking McDonald's drive-thru - NYPOST.com
Authorities say 37-year-old Evangeline Lucca bypassed the order screen and line and pulled directly up to the pick-up window Friday afternoon at the restaurant
Authorities say 37-year-old Evangeline Lucca bypassed the order screen and line and pulled directly up to the pick-up window Friday afternoon at the restaurant
'The Mahdi does not negotiate. Neither should we'
'The Mahdi does not negotiate. Neither should we' TBO.com
The asset interrupted me. "You really don't have any idea who you are dealing with, do you?" he asked.
The asset interrupted me. "You really don't have any idea who you are dealing with, do you?" he asked.
UCSF scientists declare war on sugar in food
UCSF scientists declare war on sugar in food
Like alcohol and tobacco, sugar is a toxic, addictive substance that should be highly regulated with taxes, laws on where and to whom it can be advertised, and even age-restricted sales, says a team of UCSF scientists.
Like alcohol and tobacco, sugar is a toxic, addictive substance that should be highly regulated with taxes, laws on where and to whom it can be advertised, and even age-restricted sales, says a team of UCSF scientists.
"Hidden" mortgage fee paying for payroll tax cut
"Hidden" mortgage fee paying for payroll tax cut - CBS News
But there's something the politicians weren't bragging about - the fact that they're paying for the two-month tax cut with what has turned into a brand new fee on home buyers.
The new fee is a minimum of one-tenth of 1 percent on Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed loans, and is likely to go much higher.
It will be imposed for the next 10 years on most mortgages and refinancings and it lasts for the life of the loan.
But there's something the politicians weren't bragging about - the fact that they're paying for the two-month tax cut with what has turned into a brand new fee on home buyers.
The new fee is a minimum of one-tenth of 1 percent on Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed loans, and is likely to go much higher.
It will be imposed for the next 10 years on most mortgages and refinancings and it lasts for the life of the loan.
Ford to GM: Pull '2012' Chevy Silverado Super Bowl ad
Ford to GM: Pull '2012' Chevy Silverado Super Bowl ad MLive.com
Officials from the Dearborn-based automaker asked crosstown rival General Motors Co. to stop showing its Super Bowl commercial for the Silverado, which hints that if the world is coming to an end and your driving a Ford, you will die (or not make it to your destination for Twinkies, see video).
Officials from the Dearborn-based automaker asked crosstown rival General Motors Co. to stop showing its Super Bowl commercial for the Silverado, which hints that if the world is coming to an end and your driving a Ford, you will die (or not make it to your destination for Twinkies, see video).
Homeland Security Lexicon: You’re All ‘Militia Extremists’ Now
PJ Media » Homeland Security Lexicon: You’re All ‘Militia Extremists’ Now
So what drives militia extremism according to DHS now is “belief that the government deliberately is stripping Americans of their freedoms.”
It is demonstrated by opposing “many federal and state authorities’ laws and regulations, (particularly those related to firearms ownership).”
Even more scary is the MSM totally on board with this attitude.
So what drives militia extremism according to DHS now is “belief that the government deliberately is stripping Americans of their freedoms.”
It is demonstrated by opposing “many federal and state authorities’ laws and regulations, (particularly those related to firearms ownership).”
Even more scary is the MSM totally on board with this attitude.
Red-light cameras boost coffers, rile drivers
Red-light cameras boost coffers, rile drivers
California has the most expensive red-light camera tickets in the world - the fine is so steep that one camera in Oakland generates more than $3 million a year
Government at war with the people.
California has the most expensive red-light camera tickets in the world - the fine is so steep that one camera in Oakland generates more than $3 million a year
Government at war with the people.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
It's takers versus makers and these days the takers are winning
It's takers versus makers and these days the takers are winning Glenn Harlan Reynolds Columnists Washington Examiner
If you tried to hold a series of potluck dinners where a majority brought nothing to the table, but felt entitled to eat their fill, it would probably work out badly.
Yet that’s essentially what we’re doing.
If you tried to hold a series of potluck dinners where a majority brought nothing to the table, but felt entitled to eat their fill, it would probably work out badly.
Yet that’s essentially what we’re doing.
Uphill battle
Uphill battle Aspen Daily News Online
I find fault with your articles recently misinforming the public about uphill skiing at our local ski hills.
Uphill travel on all public land is very much a right and not a privilege.
I find fault with your articles recently misinforming the public about uphill skiing at our local ski hills.
Uphill travel on all public land is very much a right and not a privilege.
Michigan's 'right to work' debate intensifies
Michigan's 'right to work' debate intensifies - chicagotribune.com
Right-to-work laws prohibit labor contracts that require workers to pay union representation fees.
Right-to-work laws prohibit labor contracts that require workers to pay union representation fees.
11 injured in massive crowd for band LMFAO
My Way News - 11 injured in massive crowd for band LMFAO
Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.
Eleven people were injured Friday night as an estimated 50,000 people flooded downtown streets for a free outdoor concert by the band LMFAO.
Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.
Eleven people were injured Friday night as an estimated 50,000 people flooded downtown streets for a free outdoor concert by the band LMFAO.
New BS BLS Report Shows Obama Costs US $20 Trillion
New BS BLS Report Shows Obama Costs US $20 Trillion - John Ransom - Townhall Finance
Hey folks, good news!
Another 1.2 million people dropped out the workforce, which means that Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) economists can say that unemployment has moved down to 8.3 percent without that messy job-creation thing getting in the way.
Hey folks, good news!
Another 1.2 million people dropped out the workforce, which means that Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) economists can say that unemployment has moved down to 8.3 percent without that messy job-creation thing getting in the way.
Muskegon County election season begins with focus on new districts
Muskegon County election season begins with focus on new districts MLive.com
One challenger has made his intentions known regarding the upcoming election.
Jim Riley, an outspoken fiscal conservative from Norton Shores, said he plans on running against Scolnik for that county board seat.
Riley regularly attends the county board meetings and is sometimes critical of the board’s actions.
One challenger has made his intentions known regarding the upcoming election.
Jim Riley, an outspoken fiscal conservative from Norton Shores, said he plans on running against Scolnik for that county board seat.
Riley regularly attends the county board meetings and is sometimes critical of the board’s actions.
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