Letters: Public bashing doesn't help create change we need | MLive.com
"Over the last few years, I have seen more and more public criticism of our political leaders.....
.....Well, I am sick of it!
What happened to the days of respecting our local leaders for the tough decisions that they have to make and work together for a common goal of doing good for our communities and local governments.
To bark out the accusations that I listed above in the local newspapers and on the local radio airwaves erodes us all, much like a form of cancer.
To take those kinds of potshots is completely unfair, irresponsible, and immature."
Interesting.
Democrat candidate for county commission wants no public criticism of the democrat controlled county commission.
Who'd of guessed!
Important stuff you won't get from the liberal media! We do the surfing so you can be informed AND have a life!
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Grand Valley State University student sues, says guinea pig is 'emotional support'
Grand Valley State University student sues, says guinea pig is 'emotional support' | MLive.com
Battling a heart condition and severe depression, Grand Valley State University student Kendra Velzen takes such comfort from her pet guinea pig that her therapist formally prescribed an “emotional support animal.”
This story is so depressing it's gonna give me a heart condition.......gimme a break!
Battling a heart condition and severe depression, Grand Valley State University student Kendra Velzen takes such comfort from her pet guinea pig that her therapist formally prescribed an “emotional support animal.”
This story is so depressing it's gonna give me a heart condition.......gimme a break!
Mona Shores, North Muskegon reduce schools-of-choice openings
Mona Shores, North Muskegon reduce schools-of-choice openings | MLive.com
Some have complained that Mona Shores is restricting schools-of-choice openings to keep out students from Muskegon Heights, which is undergoing a financial crisis, faces the likelihood of an emergency manager and may even face closure next year.
Some have complained that Mona Shores is restricting schools-of-choice openings to keep out students from Muskegon Heights, which is undergoing a financial crisis, faces the likelihood of an emergency manager and may even face closure next year.
Gov. Snyder signs dues collection bill; teachers union leaders call move 'blatant political retribution'
Gov. Snyder signs dues collection bill; teachers union leaders call move 'blatant political retribution' | MLive.com
School districts are no longer allowed to deduct union dues and fees from employee paychecks, a move teachers union leaders call “blatant political retribution.
.....Pratt said union leaders have not determined how they will collect dues.
He also said the union’s legal team is investigating how lawmakers can single out teachers unions.”
School districts are no longer allowed to deduct union dues and fees from employee paychecks, a move teachers union leaders call “blatant political retribution.
.....Pratt said union leaders have not determined how they will collect dues.
He also said the union’s legal team is investigating how lawmakers can single out teachers unions.”
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Muslims angry at alleged vodka blasphemy
Muslims angry at alleged vodka blasphemy | News24
Muslims in the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan are up in arms at a vodka producer for including the word "Allah" on its liquor bottles.
Muslims in the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan are up in arms at a vodka producer for including the word "Allah" on its liquor bottles.
No. 1 in corporate taxes
No. 1 in corporate taxes | TBO.com
As of Sunday, the United States has the highest corporate tax rate of any country in the world. Given the shaky state of our economy, it's not worth celebrating.
We got here because politicians have exploited voters' false belief that corporations pay taxes.
As of Sunday, the United States has the highest corporate tax rate of any country in the world. Given the shaky state of our economy, it's not worth celebrating.
We got here because politicians have exploited voters' false belief that corporations pay taxes.
Coke caves in face of Democratic boycott threat
Coke caves in face of Democratic boycott threat | Washington Examiner
Democratic officials Wednesday launched a two-pronged attack on states with new laws requiring identification before voting, the highlight being a call to boycott Coke, Walmart and others that back a leading organization pushing for voter ID laws.
Coke was quick to react to the political boycott threat, pulling support from the targeted group just five hours after it was called.
Walmart said that support for a group does not mean it backs every decision by those groups
Democratic officials Wednesday launched a two-pronged attack on states with new laws requiring identification before voting, the highlight being a call to boycott Coke, Walmart and others that back a leading organization pushing for voter ID laws.
Coke was quick to react to the political boycott threat, pulling support from the targeted group just five hours after it was called.
Walmart said that support for a group does not mean it backs every decision by those groups
County board needs to ask more questions about how tax dollars are spent
Letters: County board needs to ask more questions about how tax dollars are spent | MLive.com
This is increasingly how business is done here in Muskegon County.
This same scam was successfully utilized to ram through seven union contracts last year.
No committee meeting.
No public vetting of a vote that essentially locks in 70-80 percent of county spending for the next three years.
Read it all and call your county commissioner!
Now!
This is increasingly how business is done here in Muskegon County.
This same scam was successfully utilized to ram through seven union contracts last year.
No committee meeting.
No public vetting of a vote that essentially locks in 70-80 percent of county spending for the next three years.
Read it all and call your county commissioner!
Now!
Musings of a College Instructor
Articles: Musings of a College Instructor
A few years back, a student told me that she was "proud to be black, but not proud to be American."
Far too many black students harbor resentment and anger about America even though they have never experienced segregation.
There is much more here.
Read it all.
It won't make you feel good.....
A few years back, a student told me that she was "proud to be black, but not proud to be American."
Far too many black students harbor resentment and anger about America even though they have never experienced segregation.
There is much more here.
Read it all.
It won't make you feel good.....
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Are earmarks returning?
NetRight Daily » Are earmarks returning?
Bill Wilson, President of Americans for Limited Government, said, “This is an open acknowledgement that earmarks are nothing more than legislative bribery to buy votes.
But what it represents is a further repudiation by leadership of the principles that got them in power in the first place.
In 2010, Republicans pledged to ‘put us on a path to balance the budget and pay down the debt.’”
Rogers says he has a lot of support amongst House Republicans to get the earmark ban lifted, an issue which he brought up at a recent meeting of Republican members of the House.
As Rogers put it, “There was a lot of applause when I made my comments.
I had a few freshman boo me, but that’s okay.
By and large it was very well embraced.”
RINO ALERT!
Bill Wilson, President of Americans for Limited Government, said, “This is an open acknowledgement that earmarks are nothing more than legislative bribery to buy votes.
But what it represents is a further repudiation by leadership of the principles that got them in power in the first place.
In 2010, Republicans pledged to ‘put us on a path to balance the budget and pay down the debt.’”
Rogers says he has a lot of support amongst House Republicans to get the earmark ban lifted, an issue which he brought up at a recent meeting of Republican members of the House.
As Rogers put it, “There was a lot of applause when I made my comments.
I had a few freshman boo me, but that’s okay.
By and large it was very well embraced.”
RINO ALERT!
Monday, April 02, 2012
'Massive Wealth Destruction' Is About to Hit Investors: Faber
'Massive Wealth Destruction' Is About to Hit Investors: Faber - US Business News - CNBC
Runaway government debts have triggered uncontrolled money printing that in turn will lead to inflation that will decimate portfolios, according to the latest forecast from "Dr. Doom" Marc Faber.
Runaway government debts have triggered uncontrolled money printing that in turn will lead to inflation that will decimate portfolios, according to the latest forecast from "Dr. Doom" Marc Faber.
Obama’s unsettling attack on the Supreme Court
Obama’s unsettling attack on the Supreme Court - PostPartisan - The Washington Post
Obama’s assault on “an unelected group of people” stopped me cold.
Obama’s assault on “an unelected group of people” stopped me cold.
Solar Trust seeks bankruptcy protection in Del.
Solar Trust seeks bankruptcy protection in Del. - Yahoo! News
: Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and California Gov. Jerry Brown were on hand last June when Solar Trust broke ground on a 1,000-megawatt project in California.
The project was touted as the world's largest solar power plant and a keystone of the Obama administration's efforts to promote solar energy.
: Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and California Gov. Jerry Brown were on hand last June when Solar Trust broke ground on a 1,000-megawatt project in California.
The project was touted as the world's largest solar power plant and a keystone of the Obama administration's efforts to promote solar energy.
Four charged in connection with fake petitions
Four charged in connection with fake petitions - southbendtribune.com
SOUTH BEND – Four people have been charged in connection with an investigation into fake petitions to place Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton on the Indiana primary ballot in 2008.
Butch Morgan, former head of the county Democratic Party,
SOUTH BEND – Four people have been charged in connection with an investigation into fake petitions to place Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton on the Indiana primary ballot in 2008.
Butch Morgan, former head of the county Democratic Party,
Clinton Avoids Criticizing Decision of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood to Run for Presidency
Clinton Avoids Criticizing Decision of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood to Run for Presidency | CNSNews.com
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sidestepped an opportunity Sunday to question the Muslim Brotherhood’s decision to abandon its pledge not to run for the Egyptian presidency in upcoming elections.
This is the latest move by the veteran Islamist organization to consolidate its hold on the country
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sidestepped an opportunity Sunday to question the Muslim Brotherhood’s decision to abandon its pledge not to run for the Egyptian presidency in upcoming elections.
This is the latest move by the veteran Islamist organization to consolidate its hold on the country
Could more school districts eliminate superintendents like Muskegon Heights?
Could more school districts eliminate superintendents like Muskegon Heights? | MLive.com
The district ended last year with an $8 million deficit and has $4 million in overdue bills to vendors.
The district ended last year with an $8 million deficit and has $4 million in overdue bills to vendors.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Sweden mulls shaving products ban for minors
Sweden mulls shaving products ban for minors - The Local
Sweden wants to draw up legislation that would bar anyone under 18 from purchasing shaving products, after a spate of bullying towards women who are "pro-hair" highlighted public health concerns.
Sweden wants to draw up legislation that would bar anyone under 18 from purchasing shaving products, after a spate of bullying towards women who are "pro-hair" highlighted public health concerns.
'If you don't believe in climate change you must be sick': Oregon professor likens skepticism to racism
'If you don't believe in climate change you must be sick': Oregon professor likens skepticism to racism | Mail Online
The scientists behind the event recently put out a statement calling for humans to be packed into denser cities so that the rest of the planet can be surrendered to mother nature.
And fellow attendee Yale University professor Karen Seto told MSNBC: ‘We certainly don’t want them (humans) strolling about the entire countryside.
We want them to save land for nature by living closely [together].
The scientists behind the event recently put out a statement calling for humans to be packed into denser cities so that the rest of the planet can be surrendered to mother nature.
And fellow attendee Yale University professor Karen Seto told MSNBC: ‘We certainly don’t want them (humans) strolling about the entire countryside.
We want them to save land for nature by living closely [together].
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Trayvon Martin | George Zimmerman | Public Opinion | Arrest | The Daily Caller
The earlier poll, from CNN and ORC International, found that 73 percent of Americans were in favor of police arresting Zimmerman, the self-appointed neighborhood watch leader who killed Martin after what he has said was an altercation initiated by the unarmed teen.
But just two days later, a national poll from Wilson Perkins Allen (WPA) Opinion Research determined that just 48 percent of Americans said police should arrest Zimmerman — a decrease of 25 percent
The earlier poll, from CNN and ORC International, found that 73 percent of Americans were in favor of police arresting Zimmerman, the self-appointed neighborhood watch leader who killed Martin after what he has said was an altercation initiated by the unarmed teen.
But just two days later, a national poll from Wilson Perkins Allen (WPA) Opinion Research determined that just 48 percent of Americans said police should arrest Zimmerman — a decrease of 25 percent
NBC News Accused of Editing 911 Call in Trayvon Martin Controversy
NBC News Accused of Editing 911 Call in Trayvon Martin Controversy (Video) - The Hollywood Reporter
In the NBC segment, Zimmerman says: “This guy looks like he’s up to no good. He looks black.”
The full version, though, unfolds like this:
Zimmerman: “This guy looks like he’s up to no good, or he’s on drugs or something. It’s raining and he’s just walking around, looking about.”
911 operator: “Okay. And this guy, is he white black or Hispanic?”
Zimmerman: “He looks black.”
In the NBC segment, Zimmerman says: “This guy looks like he’s up to no good. He looks black.”
The full version, though, unfolds like this:
Zimmerman: “This guy looks like he’s up to no good, or he’s on drugs or something. It’s raining and he’s just walking around, looking about.”
911 operator: “Okay. And this guy, is he white black or Hispanic?”
Zimmerman: “He looks black.”
Fuel Strike Threat Explained
Fuel Strike Threat Explained: Q And A On Risk Of Petrol Shortages And Why Drivers Could Walk Out | Politics | Sky News
What should drivers do?
According to the Prime Minister's spokesman, there is no fuel shortage in the UK.
The AA said people should do nothing they would not usually do.
Any shortages are "self-inflicted" as drivers top-up their tanks unnecessarily due to panic.
What should drivers do?
According to the Prime Minister's spokesman, there is no fuel shortage in the UK.
The AA said people should do nothing they would not usually do.
Any shortages are "self-inflicted" as drivers top-up their tanks unnecessarily due to panic.
Teachers would have to pay to keep their pensions
Teachers would have to pay to keep their pensions | MLive.com
Most teachers and other public school employees could see more than 10 percent of their paychecks go to retirement costs next school year under legislation that would take some of the burden for retiree benefits off school districts' shoulders and hand the cost to workers.
Teachers unions and public retiree groups say it's just one more attempt by Republican lawmakers to shift the cost for retiree benefits to current and former teachers.
They argue the state stopped prefunding retiree health care in the 1990s and now is taking money from individuals to make up for its mistake.
Retiree health care benefits make up the bulk of the $45 million hole Michigan finds itself in for unfunded school employee liabilities.
Asking so much from teachers "is not very fair," Michigan Education Association spokesman Doug Pratt said Friday.
Most teachers and other public school employees could see more than 10 percent of their paychecks go to retirement costs next school year under legislation that would take some of the burden for retiree benefits off school districts' shoulders and hand the cost to workers.
Teachers unions and public retiree groups say it's just one more attempt by Republican lawmakers to shift the cost for retiree benefits to current and former teachers.
They argue the state stopped prefunding retiree health care in the 1990s and now is taking money from individuals to make up for its mistake.
Retiree health care benefits make up the bulk of the $45 million hole Michigan finds itself in for unfunded school employee liabilities.
Asking so much from teachers "is not very fair," Michigan Education Association spokesman Doug Pratt said Friday.
3 unpaid parking tickets could stop drivers
3 unpaid parking tickets could stop drivers | MLive.com
Here's another reason to pay your parking tickets: Your driver's license could be blocked.
A Michigan law kicking in on May 16 says three unpaid parking tickets can prevent renewal of a license. The current threshold is six.
Here's another reason to pay your parking tickets: Your driver's license could be blocked.
A Michigan law kicking in on May 16 says three unpaid parking tickets can prevent renewal of a license. The current threshold is six.
Is sugar toxic?
Is sugar toxic? - CBS News
Americans are now consuming nearly 130 pounds of added sugars per person, per year.
Those include both sugar and high fructose corn syrup.
And while many vilify high fructose corn syrup and believe it is worse than sugar, Dr. Lustig says metabolically there is no difference.
"They are basically equivalent.
The problem is they're both bad.
They're both equally toxic," he says.
Americans are now consuming nearly 130 pounds of added sugars per person, per year.
Those include both sugar and high fructose corn syrup.
And while many vilify high fructose corn syrup and believe it is worse than sugar, Dr. Lustig says metabolically there is no difference.
"They are basically equivalent.
The problem is they're both bad.
They're both equally toxic," he says.
2012 Senate Bill 918: Increase state fuel taxes
2012 Senate Bill 918: Increase state fuel taxes - Michigan Votes
2012 Senate Bill 918: Increase state fuel taxes
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Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R) on January 26, 2012, to replace the current 19-cent per gallon gas tax and 15-cent diesel tax with a 10.1 percent wholesale fuel tax (subject to various adjustments), which would initially be levied at an effective rate of 28.3 cents per gallon.
This would extract an additional $541 million from motorists each year, or more if the price of fuel increases (up to 40-cents per gallon would be allowed, and a minimum of 28.3 cents per gallon).
This would be phased in gradually at an annual rate of increase of 1-cent per gallon.
This is part of Gov. Rick Snyder’s road and transit tax proposal. Referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee on January 26, 2012.
Michigan currently has the 5th highest total state taxes on gasoline at 39.4 cents/gal:
http://taxfoundation.org/taxdata/show/26079.html
The new tax offers the possibility of more than double our current rate.
Is our problem that we don't pay enough in taxes...or is it that our state government spending and growth is out of control?
2012 Senate Bill 918: Increase state fuel taxes
Comments on this legislation Post new comment Text and Analysis Add to Watch List
Previous Next
Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R) on January 26, 2012, to replace the current 19-cent per gallon gas tax and 15-cent diesel tax with a 10.1 percent wholesale fuel tax (subject to various adjustments), which would initially be levied at an effective rate of 28.3 cents per gallon.
This would extract an additional $541 million from motorists each year, or more if the price of fuel increases (up to 40-cents per gallon would be allowed, and a minimum of 28.3 cents per gallon).
This would be phased in gradually at an annual rate of increase of 1-cent per gallon.
This is part of Gov. Rick Snyder’s road and transit tax proposal. Referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee on January 26, 2012.
Michigan currently has the 5th highest total state taxes on gasoline at 39.4 cents/gal:
http://taxfoundation.org/taxdata/show/26079.html
The new tax offers the possibility of more than double our current rate.
Is our problem that we don't pay enough in taxes...or is it that our state government spending and growth is out of control?
Federal government, 5 states put wind farms on fast track
Federal government, 5 states put wind farms on fast track | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
Critics say the giant turbines would ruin spectacular vistas, lower shoreline property values and harm birds and fish.
......Supporters describe the lakes' winds as a vast, untapped source of clean energy and economic growth.
"The goal ... is to cut through red tape so we can efficiently and responsibly evaluate offshore wind projects that have the potential to create American jobs and reduce pollution in our communities," said Nancy Sutley, chairwoman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Administration officials said the region's offshore winds could generate more than 700 gigawatts of electricity -- a fifth of all potential wind energy nationwide.
.....Yet harnessing only a small portion of the Great Lakes' offshore wind could generate thousands of jobs, officials said.
......Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said developing offshore wind energy would "promote economic development and create jobs, while reducing our dependence on foreign energy sources."
The deal "should lower yield costs and improve processing of permit applications, as each government unit learns from others' experiences," said Tim Rylan, president of Apex Offshore Wind, a Charlottesville, Va., company that is considering a Lake Erie project.
Critics say the giant turbines would ruin spectacular vistas, lower shoreline property values and harm birds and fish.
......Supporters describe the lakes' winds as a vast, untapped source of clean energy and economic growth.
"The goal ... is to cut through red tape so we can efficiently and responsibly evaluate offshore wind projects that have the potential to create American jobs and reduce pollution in our communities," said Nancy Sutley, chairwoman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Administration officials said the region's offshore winds could generate more than 700 gigawatts of electricity -- a fifth of all potential wind energy nationwide.
.....Yet harnessing only a small portion of the Great Lakes' offshore wind could generate thousands of jobs, officials said.
......Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said developing offshore wind energy would "promote economic development and create jobs, while reducing our dependence on foreign energy sources."
The deal "should lower yield costs and improve processing of permit applications, as each government unit learns from others' experiences," said Tim Rylan, president of Apex Offshore Wind, a Charlottesville, Va., company that is considering a Lake Erie project.
Trayvon Martin rally organizer: Muskegon Heights event generates potential group
Trayvon Martin rally organizer: Muskegon Heights event generates potential group | MLive.com: Among those issues, especially involving young men, are black-on-black crime and other crime, Covington said.
He pointed out that the rally can help bring people together to talk about those issues.
He pointed out that the rally can help bring people together to talk about those issues.
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