Commentary: Michigan Stands Out on High Cost of Car Insurance [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
When looking at the median price of an annual car insurance policy, the result is the same.
Michigan is No. 1 at $4,490, and by far the most expensive state for car insurance.
Only one other state has a median price above $2,500, and that is New Jersey at $2,556. The District of Columbia has the second highest rate at $2,570.
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Sunday, September 02, 2012
Saturday, September 01, 2012
Moore’s Law versus the Law of More
Moore’s Law versus the Law of More | The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
....the average tuition inflicted upon students at American colleges has shot up from 23.2 percent of median annual household earnings in 2001 to 37.7 percent in 2010.
That rate of increase is 6½ times the rate of inflation (i.e., the rise in the Consumer Price Index).
Colleges have pushed more students to take out loans, while the federal government—in a classic case of moral hazard—has encouraged students to pile up record debt.
Collective student loan debt has now surpassed $1 trillion—more than the collective national credit card debt.
So, despite their large tuition increases, many colleges and universities are running in the red and piling up debts.
....the average tuition inflicted upon students at American colleges has shot up from 23.2 percent of median annual household earnings in 2001 to 37.7 percent in 2010.
That rate of increase is 6½ times the rate of inflation (i.e., the rise in the Consumer Price Index).
Colleges have pushed more students to take out loans, while the federal government—in a classic case of moral hazard—has encouraged students to pile up record debt.
Collective student loan debt has now surpassed $1 trillion—more than the collective national credit card debt.
So, despite their large tuition increases, many colleges and universities are running in the red and piling up debts.
Major summer music festival in Muskegon for 2013 still in the planning stages
Major summer music festival in Muskegon for 2013 still in the planning stages | MLive.com
The foundation provided $200,000 to make the last Summer Celebration event a reality in 2011.
Now foundation officials want to find a replacement for what was the community’s premiere festival and create a vehicle for paying back the foundation’s 2011 investment, McGuigan said.
The foundation provided $200,000 to make the last Summer Celebration event a reality in 2011.
Now foundation officials want to find a replacement for what was the community’s premiere festival and create a vehicle for paying back the foundation’s 2011 investment, McGuigan said.
Play Clinty For Me - By Mark Steyn
Play Clinty For Me - By Mark Steyn - The Corner - National Review Online
Like William F. Gavin, I hugely enjoyed Clint Eastwood’s turn last night, but I’m not sure I agree that it was “unintentionally hilarious” and that “he forgot his lines, lost his way.”
Clint is a brilliant actor, and a superb director of other actors (and I don’t just mean a quarter-century ago: In the last five years, he’s directed eight films).
He’s also, as Mr. Gavin observed, a terrific jazz improviser at the piano — and, in film and music documentaries, an extremely articulate interviewee.
So I wouldn’t assume that the general tenor of his performance wasn’t exactly as he intended.
The hair was a clue: No Hollywood icon goes out on stage like that unless he means to.
Like William F. Gavin, I hugely enjoyed Clint Eastwood’s turn last night, but I’m not sure I agree that it was “unintentionally hilarious” and that “he forgot his lines, lost his way.”
Clint is a brilliant actor, and a superb director of other actors (and I don’t just mean a quarter-century ago: In the last five years, he’s directed eight films).
He’s also, as Mr. Gavin observed, a terrific jazz improviser at the piano — and, in film and music documentaries, an extremely articulate interviewee.
So I wouldn’t assume that the general tenor of his performance wasn’t exactly as he intended.
The hair was a clue: No Hollywood icon goes out on stage like that unless he means to.
Obama's Incuriosity and 'Confident Ignorance' Make Him Dangerous As A President
Obama's Incuriosity and 'Confident Ignorance' Make Him Dangerous As A President - Investors.com
Barack Obama is one of those people who is often wrong but never in doubt.
Barack Obama is one of those people who is often wrong but never in doubt.
Letters: Many questions need to be answered about jail
Letters: Many questions need to be answered about jail | MLive.com
In other words, county leaders don't believe they have public support for a new jail but they want one anyway.
So they'll just do it quietly and deprive the citizens of Muskegon county of a vote on the millions necessary for the new facility.
I think that those who must make the final decision, our county commissioners, need to answer some questions if they decide to ignore taxpayer input on this most expensive issue.
In other words, county leaders don't believe they have public support for a new jail but they want one anyway.
So they'll just do it quietly and deprive the citizens of Muskegon county of a vote on the millions necessary for the new facility.
I think that those who must make the final decision, our county commissioners, need to answer some questions if they decide to ignore taxpayer input on this most expensive issue.
Obama Plans to Keep Campaigning Even After He Wins
Obama Plans to Keep Campaigning Even After He Wins
The Wall Street Journal says President Obama "has fundamentally shifted his view of modern presidential power" and "is now convinced the most essential part of his job, given politically divided Washington, is rallying public opinion to his side.
As a result, if he wins a second term, Mr. Obama plans to remain in campaign mode."
"The president views a second term in some ways as a second chance, an opportunity to approach the office differently... He would like to tackle issues such as climate change, immigration, education and filibuster reform.
He has told some aides that a sizable mistake at the start of his administration was his naiveté in thinking he could work with Republicans on weighty issues."
The Wall Street Journal says President Obama "has fundamentally shifted his view of modern presidential power" and "is now convinced the most essential part of his job, given politically divided Washington, is rallying public opinion to his side.
As a result, if he wins a second term, Mr. Obama plans to remain in campaign mode."
"The president views a second term in some ways as a second chance, an opportunity to approach the office differently... He would like to tackle issues such as climate change, immigration, education and filibuster reform.
He has told some aides that a sizable mistake at the start of his administration was his naiveté in thinking he could work with Republicans on weighty issues."
Which Muskegon County precincts didn't understand primary voting? Muskegon Chronicle analyzes 'crossover' ballots
Which Muskegon County precincts didn't understand primary voting? Muskegon Chronicle analyzes 'crossover' ballots | MLive.com
Fuller said she heard of three voters in Norton Shores who got angry when they were told they had to choose one party.
When she was explaining the voting procedure to one person asking for an absentee ballot, he asked her where he could get a ballot that would let him vote for both parties.
“I said, ‘In November,’” she said.
Fuller said she heard of three voters in Norton Shores who got angry when they were told they had to choose one party.
When she was explaining the voting procedure to one person asking for an absentee ballot, he asked her where he could get a ballot that would let him vote for both parties.
“I said, ‘In November,’” she said.
The Unseen Class War That Could Decide The Presidential Election
The Unseen Class War That Could Decide The Presidential Election | Newgeography.com
“Labor” increasingly means not guys with overalls and lunch pails, but people whose paychecks are signed by taxpayers.
“Labor” increasingly means not guys with overalls and lunch pails, but people whose paychecks are signed by taxpayers.
Muskegon County jail, juvenile center planning event generates much input, concern about size
Muskegon County jail, juvenile center planning event generates much input, concern about size | MLive.com
Joseph Mrak, vice president of RQAW, said the design team will go over the information Tuesday night and “make some reasonable planning assumption” for the number of beds for the proposed jail, an amount that could be adjusted later by county officials.
Much of the criticism centered on the overall justice system and requested more efforts to implement additional jail-diversion programs to reduce those incarcerated.
The consultant team members pointed out that they can’t use speculative items for their projections, but Mrak said the concerns would be passed on the county officials.
Joseph Mrak, vice president of RQAW, said the design team will go over the information Tuesday night and “make some reasonable planning assumption” for the number of beds for the proposed jail, an amount that could be adjusted later by county officials.
Much of the criticism centered on the overall justice system and requested more efforts to implement additional jail-diversion programs to reduce those incarcerated.
The consultant team members pointed out that they can’t use speculative items for their projections, but Mrak said the concerns would be passed on the county officials.
S&P lowers Illinois credit rating over pensions
S&P lowers Illinois credit rating over pensions - chicagotribune.com
Standard & Poor's downgraded the credit of the state of Illinois on Wednesday because of its weak funding levels for pensions, a move that could make it more expensive for the state to borrow money.
S&P lowered its rating on Illinois to A from A-plus and said its outlook is "negative."
Standard & Poor's downgraded the credit of the state of Illinois on Wednesday because of its weak funding levels for pensions, a move that could make it more expensive for the state to borrow money.
S&P lowered its rating on Illinois to A from A-plus and said its outlook is "negative."
Wisconsin AFL-CIO leader busted in prostitution sting
Wisconsin AFL-CIO leader busted in prostitution sting - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
Bill Brockmiller sought to “express extreme sorrow” in admitting to being busted in a prostitution sting in western Wisconsin.
Brockmiller, president of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, said he’s been dealing with “extreme personal baggage,” according to the La Crosse Tribune.
Bill Brockmiller sought to “express extreme sorrow” in admitting to being busted in a prostitution sting in western Wisconsin.
Brockmiller, president of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, said he’s been dealing with “extreme personal baggage,” according to the La Crosse Tribune.
Arbitrator: Mullin's Detroit airport contract valid
Arbitrator: Mullin's Detroit airport contract valid | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
She began work Sept. 2 and was fired Oct. 31 for undisclosed reasons, two weeks after the FBI served subpoenas on Ficano's administration for Mullin's severance and deals she and other officials helped broker since 2007.
Her three-year airport contract called for her to receive the balance of her salary if she was let go without just cause.
She began work Sept. 2 and was fired Oct. 31 for undisclosed reasons, two weeks after the FBI served subpoenas on Ficano's administration for Mullin's severance and deals she and other officials helped broker since 2007.
Her three-year airport contract called for her to receive the balance of her salary if she was let go without just cause.
Michigan group to protest report urging circumcision
Michigan group to protest report urging circumcision | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
Royal Oak — Protesters outraged over a recent medical report blessing circumcision plan to demonstrate today outside Beaumont Hospital.
Royal Oak — Protesters outraged over a recent medical report blessing circumcision plan to demonstrate today outside Beaumont Hospital.
The Greatest Piece of Performance Art in American Political History
Blog: The Greatest Piece of Performance Art in American Political History
However, something uniquely American happened during the Republican convention -- a new, never seen before play was run.
An iconic and extremely successful artist created an original, entirely unique moments in our political history.
Clint Eastwood gave one of the greatest pieces of performance art ever seen.
Clint Eastwood knew exactly what he was doing -- as both an actor AND director he knows full well how to deliver a message that resonates.
As a simple, practical matter his speech will be discussed for a very very long time and that will bring positive focus back to a very successful GOP convention again and again.
However, something uniquely American happened during the Republican convention -- a new, never seen before play was run.
An iconic and extremely successful artist created an original, entirely unique moments in our political history.
Clint Eastwood gave one of the greatest pieces of performance art ever seen.
Clint Eastwood knew exactly what he was doing -- as both an actor AND director he knows full well how to deliver a message that resonates.
As a simple, practical matter his speech will be discussed for a very very long time and that will bring positive focus back to a very successful GOP convention again and again.
DOJ Targeted Public Library for Lending E-Books 'Inaccessible' to the Blind
DOJ Targeted Public Library for Lending E-Books 'Inaccessible' to the Blind | cnsnews.com
DOJ and the National Federation of the Blind objected to the program on grounds that blind people could not use the NOOK e-readers for technological reasons.
DOJ and the National Federation of the Blind objected to the program on grounds that blind people could not use the NOOK e-readers for technological reasons.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Stanford Cooling Glove More Dope than Steroids (video)
Stanford Cooling Glove More Dope than Steroids (video)
“Then in the next six weeks he went from doing 180 pull-ups total to over 620,” said Heller.
“That was a rate of physical performance improvement that was just unprecedented.”
“Then in the next six weeks he went from doing 180 pull-ups total to over 620,” said Heller.
“That was a rate of physical performance improvement that was just unprecedented.”
NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE
Instapundit » Blog Archive » NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE
Caesareans and pain relief for mothers giving birth ‘should be cut to save the NHS money.’
“Family doctors are being told to try to talk women out of having Caesareans and very strong painkillers during birth to save the NHS money.
New guidelines drawn up for GPs urge them to encourage women to have natural labours with as little medical help as possible.
They also remind doctors to tell women to consider having their babies outside hospital in midwife-run units or in their own homes.”
I don’t remember this from the dancing NHS tribute at the Olympics.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 2:39 am
Caesareans and pain relief for mothers giving birth ‘should be cut to save the NHS money.’
“Family doctors are being told to try to talk women out of having Caesareans and very strong painkillers during birth to save the NHS money.
New guidelines drawn up for GPs urge them to encourage women to have natural labours with as little medical help as possible.
They also remind doctors to tell women to consider having their babies outside hospital in midwife-run units or in their own homes.”
I don’t remember this from the dancing NHS tribute at the Olympics.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 2:39 am
Thursday, August 30, 2012
When It Comes to ‘Brazen Lies,’ Nobody Excels Joan Walsh
When It Comes to ‘Brazen Lies,’ Nobody Excels Joan Walsh : The Other McCain
UPDATE: Remember when CNN’s Soledad O’Brien was caught reciting liberal blog Talking Points Memo on air?
This is even worse: People who are claim to be professional journalists accused Paul Ryan of lying, based on talking points issued directly from the Democratic National Committee and the Obama campaign, which the journalists themselves didn’t bother to verify, and which are provably false.
UPDATE: Remember when CNN’s Soledad O’Brien was caught reciting liberal blog Talking Points Memo on air?
This is even worse: People who are claim to be professional journalists accused Paul Ryan of lying, based on talking points issued directly from the Democratic National Committee and the Obama campaign, which the journalists themselves didn’t bother to verify, and which are provably false.
FACT CHECK: Obama promised and failed to keep Janesville GM plant open
FACT CHECK: Obama promised and failed to keep Janesville GM plant open | WashingtonExaminer.com
The Washington Post, and a host of other liberal media outlets, are calling this passage “misleading” because the Janesville plant “closed before the president was inaugurated.”
The Post is dead wrong.
Here are the facts:
The Washington Post, and a host of other liberal media outlets, are calling this passage “misleading” because the Janesville plant “closed before the president was inaugurated.”
The Post is dead wrong.
Here are the facts:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
HighPoint Flats: Muskegon officials can't wait until downtown apartments are available
HighPoint Flats: Muskegon officials can't wait until downtown apartments are available | MLive.com
With expected approval of a state financial loan and grant package from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. in September, a development agreement with the city calls for construction to begin in the next three months. The HighPoint Flats apartments would take 18 months to construct, developer Jon Rooks has said......The city is assisting HighPoint Flats with a “brownfield” redevelopment incentive, allowing future increases in property taxes on the property to be used to help pay off Parkland’s state loans up to $750,000.
“The sooner we can get those apartments available the better,” said Cindy Larsen, president of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce......
“There is a huge market for young professionals looking for upscale residential, but they are not ready to buy a house yet.
They are looking for urban apartments like these.”
And just who will be paying off those "loans", grant packages and "brownfield incentives"?
With expected approval of a state financial loan and grant package from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. in September, a development agreement with the city calls for construction to begin in the next three months. The HighPoint Flats apartments would take 18 months to construct, developer Jon Rooks has said......The city is assisting HighPoint Flats with a “brownfield” redevelopment incentive, allowing future increases in property taxes on the property to be used to help pay off Parkland’s state loans up to $750,000.
“The sooner we can get those apartments available the better,” said Cindy Larsen, president of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce......
“There is a huge market for young professionals looking for upscale residential, but they are not ready to buy a house yet.
They are looking for urban apartments like these.”
And just who will be paying off those "loans", grant packages and "brownfield incentives"?
Burlington, Vermont, restaurants automatically adds tip onto foreigners' bills
Burlington, Vermont, restaurants automatically adds tip onto foreigners' bills | Mail Online
Restaurant owners say it's their solution to an influx of French-speaking Canadians from Quebec who are extraordinarily bad tippers -- sometimes leaving just $1 or a few cents tip on $50 or $100 tabs.
Restaurant owners say it's their solution to an influx of French-speaking Canadians from Quebec who are extraordinarily bad tippers -- sometimes leaving just $1 or a few cents tip on $50 or $100 tabs.
"2016: Obama's America" expanding into 1,800 theaters
"2016: Obama's America" expanding into 1,800 theaters - Yahoo! News Canada
That's up from the 1,091 theaters it played in over the weekend, when it took in $6.2 million between Friday and Sunday for a per-screen average of $5,940 - the best of any film in wide release.
It added another $1.2 million at the box office Monday.
That's up from the 1,091 theaters it played in over the weekend, when it took in $6.2 million between Friday and Sunday for a per-screen average of $5,940 - the best of any film in wide release.
It added another $1.2 million at the box office Monday.
Wayne Co. jail costs run $65M over budget
Wayne Co. jail costs run $65M over budget | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
Wayne County officials say a controversial new jail, which has been awash with complaints about favoritism for a year, could cost another $65 million.
Aides to Executive Robert Ficano made the rounds to commissioners in the past week breaking the news: The $300 million jail now could cost about $365 million and grow to 2,300 beds from 2,200.
Wayne County officials say a controversial new jail, which has been awash with complaints about favoritism for a year, could cost another $65 million.
Aides to Executive Robert Ficano made the rounds to commissioners in the past week breaking the news: The $300 million jail now could cost about $365 million and grow to 2,300 beds from 2,200.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
TONIGHT! Tea party forum on Islam - Holland, MI
TO DO NEXT WEEK: Tea party forum on Islam - Holland, MI - The Holland Sentinel: 2. This presentation may be seen as controversial, according to Ottawa County Patriots President Jim Chiodo. “Two Islam programs were held last year at Hope College, with a politically correct view of Islam,” he said. “This same presentation, countering
HighPoint Flats project to become a downtown Muskegon apartment development with city, state assistance
HighPoint Flats project to become a downtown Muskegon apartment development with city, state assistance | MLive.com
HighPoint Flats remains in a state low-tax Renaissance Zone, which for the Parkland property has been extended until 2023 with special legislation adopted earlier this year.
Residents in the apartments will not pay state or city income taxes until 2023 and the developer will not pay property taxes until the same date.
HighPoint Flats remains in a state low-tax Renaissance Zone, which for the Parkland property has been extended until 2023 with special legislation adopted earlier this year.
Residents in the apartments will not pay state or city income taxes until 2023 and the developer will not pay property taxes until the same date.
Calcium Scan Best Heart Risk Diagnosis Tool: Study
Calcium Scan Best Heart Risk Diagnosis Tool: Study
A new study of six methods of determining a patient's risk for heart disease has shown a CT scan of calcium build-up in the arteries around the heart might be the most accurate test.
A new study of six methods of determining a patient's risk for heart disease has shown a CT scan of calcium build-up in the arteries around the heart might be the most accurate test.
Monday, August 27, 2012
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