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Friday, March 09, 2012
Muskegon County buys iPads for commissioners, projects savings with going paperless
Muskegon County buys iPads for commissioners, projects savings with going paperless | MLive.com
The proposal to purchase laptops or tablets for county commissioners became controversial since it was first brought up last year.
The County Board of Commissioners originally defeated the proposed plan on a 6-5 vote, then reconsidered the concept and approved it by an 8-3 vote.
The proposal to purchase laptops or tablets for county commissioners became controversial since it was first brought up last year.
The County Board of Commissioners originally defeated the proposed plan on a 6-5 vote, then reconsidered the concept and approved it by an 8-3 vote.
Muskegon County sheriff says he took golf trips with bail bondsman
Muskegon County sheriff says he took golf trips with bail bondsman | MLive.com
Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler says his office is the other county department involved in a Las Vegas golf trip paid for by a Muskegon bail bondsman – the gift now the subject of an internal investigation by the Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office because two assistant prosecutors also went along.
Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler says his office is the other county department involved in a Las Vegas golf trip paid for by a Muskegon bail bondsman – the gift now the subject of an internal investigation by the Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office because two assistant prosecutors also went along.
UNESCO panel does not remove Syria from human rights committee
UNESCO panel does not remove Syria from human rights committee - latimes.com
The U.S. "is profoundly disappointed that this resolution does not call for outright removal" of Syria from the committee, Ambassador David Killion said, according to the Associated Press.
The U.S. "is profoundly disappointed that this resolution does not call for outright removal" of Syria from the committee, Ambassador David Killion said, according to the Associated Press.
Government-subsidized green light bulb carries costly price tag
Government-subsidized green light bulb carries costly price tag - The Washington Post
The U.S. government last year announced a $10 million award, dubbed the “L Prize,” for any manufacturer that could create a “green” but affordable light bulb.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu said the prize would spur industry to offer the costly bulbs, known as LEDs, at prices “affordable for American families.”
There was also a “Buy America” component. Portions of the bulb would have to be made in the United States.
The price is $50.
The U.S. government last year announced a $10 million award, dubbed the “L Prize,” for any manufacturer that could create a “green” but affordable light bulb.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu said the prize would spur industry to offer the costly bulbs, known as LEDs, at prices “affordable for American families.”
There was also a “Buy America” component. Portions of the bulb would have to be made in the United States.
- DOJ threatens to sue Apple, publishers over e-book prices
- No change expected in February jobless rate
- Former Coca-Cola bottling executive charged with insider trading
- GD promotes Novakovic to president
- Greece wraps up debt swap
- No change expected in February jobless rate
- Boehner tries to keep budget from becoming an election year issue
- Jeffrey Sachs, campaigning to run the World Bank
Kony 2012: what's the real story?
Kony 2012: what's the real story? | Politics | guardian.co.uk
Too slick.
And it's gotta Hollywood stink.
Too slick.
And it's gotta Hollywood stink.
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Racial incident mars high school game
Racial incident mars high school game | Defenders - Home
But it was just after the trophy presentation when the coach was not proud of the chant coming from Alamo Heights fans.
"USA, USA, USA," they chanted
Imagine the pain felt by those children......USA, USA........
But it was just after the trophy presentation when the coach was not proud of the chant coming from Alamo Heights fans.
"USA, USA, USA," they chanted
Imagine the pain felt by those children......USA, USA........
Baby Boomers' Investment Returns Will Be Constrained
Baby Boomers' Investment Returns Will Be Constrained, This Researcher Warns - WSJ.com
The problem in a nutshell: The ratio of retirees to active workers in the U.S. will balloon.
As retirees sell stocks and then bonds to support themselves, there will be fewer younger investors to buy those securities, keeping a lid on prices.
The problem in a nutshell: The ratio of retirees to active workers in the U.S. will balloon.
As retirees sell stocks and then bonds to support themselves, there will be fewer younger investors to buy those securities, keeping a lid on prices.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Upset in Ohio: Rep. Jean Schmidt (R) loses primary to Brad Wenstrup
Upset in Ohio: Rep. Jean Schmidt (R) loses primary to Brad Wenstrup - The Washington Post
In the first upset of 2012, Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) lost a primary to Army Reserves Major Brad Wenstrup, a political newbie.
In the first upset of 2012, Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) lost a primary to Army Reserves Major Brad Wenstrup, a political newbie.
Ohio's 'Joe the Plumber' gets GOP nod for Congress - Houston Chronicle
Ohio's 'Joe the Plumber' gets GOP nod for Congress - Houston Chronicle
Samuel Wurzelbacher gained the nickname "Joe the Plumber" for expressing working-class concerns about taxes to then-candidate Barack Obama during a stop to the region.
Samuel Wurzelbacher gained the nickname "Joe the Plumber" for expressing working-class concerns about taxes to then-candidate Barack Obama during a stop to the region.
Obama loses Dem primary in 15 Oklahoma counties
The Associated Press: Obama loses Dem primary in 15 Oklahoma counties
President Barack Obama collected the most votes in the Oklahoma Democratic primary, but lost in 15 counties
President Barack Obama collected the most votes in the Oklahoma Democratic primary, but lost in 15 counties
UAW-backed push to amend state Constitution 'political chicanery,' Chamber says
UAW-backed push to amend state Constitution 'political chicanery,' Chamber says MLive.com
"I can tell you that many people are seeing this as what itis: a partisan, political power grab," Holcomb said.
"It's funny that the samegroup that says it's too divisive to even talk about Right to Work legislationnow comes forward with this."
"I can tell you that many people are seeing this as what itis: a partisan, political power grab," Holcomb said.
"It's funny that the samegroup that says it's too divisive to even talk about Right to Work legislationnow comes forward with this."
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Sandra Fluke, Gender Reassignment, and Health Insurance
Sandra Fluke, Gender Reassignment, and Health Insurance MRCTV
As many have already uncovered Sandra Fluke she is, in reality, a 30 year old long time liberal activist who enrolled at Georgetown with the express purpose of fighting for the school to pay for students' birth control.
She has been pushing for mandated coverage of contraceptives at Georgetown for at least three years according to the Washington Post.
As many have already uncovered Sandra Fluke she is, in reality, a 30 year old long time liberal activist who enrolled at Georgetown with the express purpose of fighting for the school to pay for students' birth control.
She has been pushing for mandated coverage of contraceptives at Georgetown for at least three years according to the Washington Post.
Have an opinion on liquor in Norton Shores? Have your say tonight
Have an opinion on liquor in Norton Shores? Have your say tonight MLive.com
Norton Shores City Council will hold a public hearing about renewing its liquor licenses at its regularly scheduled meeting tonight.
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Norton Shores Branch Library, 705 Seminole.
The council also is expected to discuss modifying the city’s cost recovery ordinance, Mayor Gary Nelund said.
Norton Shores City Council will hold a public hearing about renewing its liquor licenses at its regularly scheduled meeting tonight.
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Norton Shores Branch Library, 705 Seminole.
The council also is expected to discuss modifying the city’s cost recovery ordinance, Mayor Gary Nelund said.
Do We Let Unions Bankrupt Governments?
Do We Let Unions Bankrupt Governments? [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Government unions remain as a permanent, taxpayer-funded lobby for big government.
And with the fight to retain PA 4 looming, it is not clear that Gov. Snyder's nuanced approach has allowed him to avoid the acrimony.
Government unions remain as a permanent, taxpayer-funded lobby for big government.
And with the fight to retain PA 4 looming, it is not clear that Gov. Snyder's nuanced approach has allowed him to avoid the acrimony.
The Case Against Law School
Instapundit » Blog Archive » LEGAL EDUCATION UPDATE: New York Magazine
LEGAL EDUCATION UPDATE: New York Magazine: The Case Against Law School.
“The hardest part about becoming a lawyer in a city like New York, if your path runs through a top-tier school such as Columbia or NYU, might be getting your application accepted.
After that, it’s mostly a matter of keeping your grades up and waiting for the jobs to come to you:
On-campus recruiting interviews lead to summer associateships, which often lead to jobs at the same firm after graduation.
Attending a less prestigious law school, though, has always been something of a gamble, and as the recession has squeezed the profession, the math has become dicey indeed.
Nationwide, there are two aspiring lawyers with passing bar-exam scores for every one open job; in New York State, the ratio is even more lopsided, with 9,787 passing the bar in 2009, then competing for roughly 2,100 new positions.”
LEGAL EDUCATION UPDATE: New York Magazine: The Case Against Law School.
“The hardest part about becoming a lawyer in a city like New York, if your path runs through a top-tier school such as Columbia or NYU, might be getting your application accepted.
After that, it’s mostly a matter of keeping your grades up and waiting for the jobs to come to you:
On-campus recruiting interviews lead to summer associateships, which often lead to jobs at the same firm after graduation.
Attending a less prestigious law school, though, has always been something of a gamble, and as the recession has squeezed the profession, the math has become dicey indeed.
Nationwide, there are two aspiring lawyers with passing bar-exam scores for every one open job; in New York State, the ratio is even more lopsided, with 9,787 passing the bar in 2009, then competing for roughly 2,100 new positions.”
Rally for Rush
The American Spectator : Rally for Rush
So.
Did you hear about Carbonite and Rush Limbaugh?
No, you didn't.
Not the way you will in a minute.
But first?
It's time to turn the tables.
It's time to stand up to the bullies.
It's time to Rally for Rush.
...And get a load of this.
Take a look right here at Ed "Laura Ingraham is a slut" Schultz's site for his radio show.
Who is listed as a Schultz sponsor?
That's right: Carbonite.
Like Rush Limbaugh, Ed Schultz apologized.
The difference?
If Rush uses the word "slut" to illustrate the absurdity of the left-wing Sandra Fluke's views --David Friend is outraged.
But when Ed Schultz refers in hostile fashion out of the blue to conservative and Catholic Laura Ingraham as a "slut" -- hey, no big deal for Carbonite.
In other words, to put it politely, Mr. Friend's woe-is-me I'm-withdrawing-my-company's sponsorship-from-Rush Limbaugh-because of-my-lovely-daughters is as close to certifiable BS as one can imagine.
Mr. Friend, one can only suspect, placed Carbonite's ads with Rush Limbaugh because he knew it would make him money -- which he obviously then funneled to MoveOn and the rest.
Meanwhile, he keeps advertising on the Ed Slut Show… sorry… Ed Schultz Show.
His daughters?
His daughters?
What a deeply cynical man.
Read all of this.
Very interesting.
Very important!
So.
Did you hear about Carbonite and Rush Limbaugh?
No, you didn't.
Not the way you will in a minute.
But first?
It's time to turn the tables.
It's time to stand up to the bullies.
It's time to Rally for Rush.
...And get a load of this.
Take a look right here at Ed "Laura Ingraham is a slut" Schultz's site for his radio show.
Who is listed as a Schultz sponsor?
That's right: Carbonite.
Like Rush Limbaugh, Ed Schultz apologized.
The difference?
If Rush uses the word "slut" to illustrate the absurdity of the left-wing Sandra Fluke's views --David Friend is outraged.
But when Ed Schultz refers in hostile fashion out of the blue to conservative and Catholic Laura Ingraham as a "slut" -- hey, no big deal for Carbonite.
In other words, to put it politely, Mr. Friend's woe-is-me I'm-withdrawing-my-company's sponsorship-from-Rush Limbaugh-because of-my-lovely-daughters is as close to certifiable BS as one can imagine.
Mr. Friend, one can only suspect, placed Carbonite's ads with Rush Limbaugh because he knew it would make him money -- which he obviously then funneled to MoveOn and the rest.
Meanwhile, he keeps advertising on the Ed Slut Show… sorry… Ed Schultz Show.
His daughters?
His daughters?
What a deeply cynical man.
Read all of this.
Very interesting.
Very important!
Muskegon Heights' school leadership missed the boat
Viewpoint: Muskegon Heights' school leadership missed the boat MLive.com
By Kyle Olson
It is heartbreaking to witness the unfolding scenario at Muskegon Heights Public Schools.
The breathtaking mismanagement has inflicted long-term damage on students, the community and the staff of the school system.
By Kyle Olson
It is heartbreaking to witness the unfolding scenario at Muskegon Heights Public Schools.
The breathtaking mismanagement has inflicted long-term damage on students, the community and the staff of the school system.
Muskegon chamber survey targets worker training as top business concern
Muskegon chamber survey targets worker training as top business concern MLive.com
One sign of the recovering economy is that business owners have jobs available but the troubling issue is that they are not finding enough qualified, skilled workers in the Muskegon area
One sign of the recovering economy is that business owners have jobs available but the troubling issue is that they are not finding enough qualified, skilled workers in the Muskegon area
UAW troops will man class war
Column: UAW troops will man class war The Detroit News detroitnews.com
Now we know how United Auto Workers President Bob King will repay Barack Obama for holding the union harmless from the Detroit automakers' bankruptcy:
He'll provide the ground troops for the president's class war.
Now we know how United Auto Workers President Bob King will repay Barack Obama for holding the union harmless from the Detroit automakers' bankruptcy:
He'll provide the ground troops for the president's class war.
Monday, March 05, 2012
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Flint police policy gives preferential treatment to elected officials, administrators
Flint police policy gives preferential treatment to elected officials, administrators MLive.com
The system -- known as service requests -- is used primarily by city administrators, council members and police administrators and is separate from the 911 dispatch center, according to the study by a team from Michigan State University
The system -- known as service requests -- is used primarily by city administrators, council members and police administrators and is separate from the 911 dispatch center, according to the study by a team from Michigan State University
Muskegon County Jail committee formed to make replacement recommendations
Muskegon County Jail committee formed to make replacement recommendations MLive.com
Muskegon County officials began their full-fledged push Thursday to determine a possible location and funding mechanism for a replacement jail facility.
Muskegon County officials began their full-fledged push Thursday to determine a possible location and funding mechanism for a replacement jail facility.
Emergency manager review team told Muskegon Heights school deficit plan unrealistic
Emergency manager review team told Muskegon Heights school deficit plan unrealistic MLive.com
When asked by a team member if Muskegon Heights is one of the worst financially-troubled districts in the state, Rader replied that it is.
When asked by a team member if Muskegon Heights is one of the worst financially-troubled districts in the state, Rader replied that it is.
Man sent child porn of ex-girlfriend to her dad, police say
Man sent child porn of ex-girlfriend to her dad, police say MLive.com
Michael James English faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly taking sexually explicit pictures of his underage girlfriend, saving them for years on his cell phone, then angrily sending them to the phone of someone he thought was her new boyfriend – but was actually her father in Muskegon Township.
Michael James English faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly taking sexually explicit pictures of his underage girlfriend, saving them for years on his cell phone, then angrily sending them to the phone of someone he thought was her new boyfriend – but was actually her father in Muskegon Township.
Troops: Number of attacks by Afghan allies on U.S. soldiers underreported
Troops: Number of attacks by Afghan allies on U.S. soldiers underreported Washington Examiner
Since 2007, roughly 70 American troops have been killed by Afghan Security Forces in what is described by the U.S. military as ‘Green on Blue attacks.
Since 2007, roughly 70 American troops have been killed by Afghan Security Forces in what is described by the U.S. military as ‘Green on Blue attacks.
A123 Systems expected to report largest quarterly loss in company history: $85M
A123 Systems expected to report largest quarterly loss in company history: $85M MLive.com
It just isn’t a good week for Michigan and the electric vehicle industry
It just isn’t a good week for Michigan and the electric vehicle industry
Saturday, March 03, 2012
America’s Atlas Generation – The Forgotten 33% « Union Watch
America’s Atlas Generation – The Forgotten 33% « Union Watch: The chart below depicts the American electorate divided not into two groups – the 1% vs. the 99%, but four groups – the 1% super-rich, then 20% representing government workers, 46% representing citizens who either pay zero taxes or negative taxes (ala the “earned income credit”), and the remaining 33% who are neither super-rich, government employees, or not paying taxes. One might term this group the forgotten 33%, because no special interest will speak for them. They have neither the numbers nor the financial wherewithal to decisively influence elections.
Sorry, Fluke
Blog: Sorry, Fluke
Ms Fluke, Americans do not care how many out-of-wedlock sexual encounters you may have.
But, when you go before Congress in an attempt to demonize us for not subsidizing your activities, you are infringing on our freedom; forcing your values down our throats.
Ms Fluke, Americans do not care how many out-of-wedlock sexual encounters you may have.
But, when you go before Congress in an attempt to demonize us for not subsidizing your activities, you are infringing on our freedom; forcing your values down our throats.
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