White House Considers Funding for Cops in Schools
"In what seems like a surprise move, the White House working group on gun control is considering expanding federal funding for cops in schools."
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Saturday, January 12, 2013
Report: Americans Die Younger, Contract More STDs Than Any Other High-Income Country Worldwide
Report: Americans Die Younger, Contract More STDs Than Any Other High-Income Country Worldwide « CBS DC
“Research is important, but we should not wait for more data before taking action, because we already know what to do,” Woolf said.
“If we fail to act, the disadvantage will continue to worsen and our children will face shorter lives and greater rates of illness than their peers in other rich nations.”
“Research is important, but we should not wait for more data before taking action, because we already know what to do,” Woolf said.
“If we fail to act, the disadvantage will continue to worsen and our children will face shorter lives and greater rates of illness than their peers in other rich nations.”
State, Melrose mayor target violent video games
State, Melrose mayor target violent video games - Metro - The Boston Globe
Mayor Robert Dolan of Melrose said Thursday that the city is launching an initiative aimed at persuading families to get rid of their violent video games, movies, and toys by offering coupons to residents who turn in those items at the city yard.
“If a family has this discussion and maybe tries to get rid of some of this stuff, they are going to get one of these coupons,” Dolan said.
“The child may be getting rid of something they like, but they are getting some value for it.”
Mayor Robert Dolan of Melrose said Thursday that the city is launching an initiative aimed at persuading families to get rid of their violent video games, movies, and toys by offering coupons to residents who turn in those items at the city yard.
“If a family has this discussion and maybe tries to get rid of some of this stuff, they are going to get one of these coupons,” Dolan said.
“The child may be getting rid of something they like, but they are getting some value for it.”
Third candidate for Muskegon mayor Demario Phillips withdraws hours after entering the race
Third candidate for Muskegon mayor Demario Phillips withdraws hours after entering the race | MLive.com
"Demario Phillips, 23, of 1394 Ransom publicly declared his candidacy for mayor of Muskegon at the end of Tuesday’s city commission meeting.
But early Thursday morning, he called MLive and The Muskegon Chronicle to withdraw from the race.
“I will be back again to run for mayor in following years,” Phillips said, adding that his decision was partially “financial.”
He said he will support Gawron’s candidacy because the current mayor is someone he knows and likes.
Phillips said he has never met Abiade.
“Steve Gawron is a cool person and a friend,” Phillips said. “He deserves my blessing.”
"Demario Phillips, 23, of 1394 Ransom publicly declared his candidacy for mayor of Muskegon at the end of Tuesday’s city commission meeting.
But early Thursday morning, he called MLive and The Muskegon Chronicle to withdraw from the race.
“I will be back again to run for mayor in following years,” Phillips said, adding that his decision was partially “financial.”
He said he will support Gawron’s candidacy because the current mayor is someone he knows and likes.
Phillips said he has never met Abiade.
“Steve Gawron is a cool person and a friend,” Phillips said. “He deserves my blessing.”
Phillips is a 2009 Muskegon High School graduate.
He was recently employed in December by Kandu Inc. in Holland working in production of bandages, mirrors and home supplies.
Kandu is a non-profit agency that teaches life-skills and job training to people with barriers to employment, according to its website.
Besides mayor, city voters also will select two at-large city commissioners in seats now held by Commissioners Sue Wierengo and Lea Markowski.
...Wierengo and Markowski said they are both considering running again for the city commission but have not made a final decision.
The candidate filing deadline is in May.
He was recently employed in December by Kandu Inc. in Holland working in production of bandages, mirrors and home supplies.
Kandu is a non-profit agency that teaches life-skills and job training to people with barriers to employment, according to its website.
Besides mayor, city voters also will select two at-large city commissioners in seats now held by Commissioners Sue Wierengo and Lea Markowski.
...Wierengo and Markowski said they are both considering running again for the city commission but have not made a final decision.
The candidate filing deadline is in May.
Obama Opposed Gun Ban Exception to Defend One’s Home
Obama Opposed Gun Ban Exception to Defend One’s Home | The Blog on Obama: White House Dossier
As a state senator in Illinois, President Obama opposed legislation providing an exception to handgun restrictions if the weapon was used in the defense of one’s home.
As a state senator in Illinois, President Obama opposed legislation providing an exception to handgun restrictions if the weapon was used in the defense of one’s home.
Drought Still Plagues US: Food Prices 'Going Up'
Drought Still Plagues US: Food Prices 'Going Up'
"Forecasts are for a four percent (price) increase in food this year, but I think that's on the low side if the drought continues," Gross said. "Food prices will likely be going up much more than the forecast."
Lack of rain and extremely warm temperatures—thought to be from global warming as well as natural climate changes— are blamed for the drought.
......And some 40 percent of the nation's corn crop goes to ethanol producers—and into the gas tanks of the nation's automobiles—putting more strain on food supplies."
"Forecasts are for a four percent (price) increase in food this year, but I think that's on the low side if the drought continues," Gross said. "Food prices will likely be going up much more than the forecast."
Lack of rain and extremely warm temperatures—thought to be from global warming as well as natural climate changes— are blamed for the drought.
......And some 40 percent of the nation's corn crop goes to ethanol producers—and into the gas tanks of the nation's automobiles—putting more strain on food supplies."
Friday, January 11, 2013
Commentary: It's Time to Repeal Prevailing Wage Law
Commentary: It's Time to Repeal Prevailing Wage Law [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
This "prevailing" wage is actually a premium wage that applies only to about a fifth of Michigan's construction workforce, according to the Union Membership and Coverage Database.
We conservatively estimate that the prevailing wage law adds $200 million annually to the cost of government construction projects in Michigan.
This "prevailing" wage is actually a premium wage that applies only to about a fifth of Michigan's construction workforce, according to the Union Membership and Coverage Database.
We conservatively estimate that the prevailing wage law adds $200 million annually to the cost of government construction projects in Michigan.
Bay City Repeals Prevailing Wage Ordinance
Bay City Repeals Prevailing Wage Ordinance [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Late last night on a 5-4 vote, Bay City commissioners chose to repeal that city’s prevailing wage ordinance, something no city in Michigan may have ever done, to our knowledge.
A prevailing wage law mandates union scale wages on government funded construction projects, regardless of who wins the bid.
Late last night on a 5-4 vote, Bay City commissioners chose to repeal that city’s prevailing wage ordinance, something no city in Michigan may have ever done, to our knowledge.
A prevailing wage law mandates union scale wages on government funded construction projects, regardless of who wins the bid.
Davison woman wins national Sallie Mae sweepstakes to pay off student loans
Davison woman wins national Sallie Mae sweepstakes to pay off student loans | MLive.com
This was the first time Sallie Mae has done a sweepstakes to reward customers for paying loans on time.
The sweepstakes, which more than 7,000 people entered, was created to reward customers who have been making continued payments and are in good standing, with a six-month history of making on-time payments.
"We launched the contest to celebrate customers who make on time student loan payments," Sallie Mae spokesperson Nikki Lavoie said. "We really wanted to bring attention to our millions of customers who make on-time student loan payments."
This was the first time Sallie Mae has done a sweepstakes to reward customers for paying loans on time.
The sweepstakes, which more than 7,000 people entered, was created to reward customers who have been making continued payments and are in good standing, with a six-month history of making on-time payments.
"We launched the contest to celebrate customers who make on time student loan payments," Sallie Mae spokesperson Nikki Lavoie said. "We really wanted to bring attention to our millions of customers who make on-time student loan payments."
Michigan a Cigarette Smuggling Haven
Michigan a Cigarette Smuggling Haven [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"According to the Mackinac Center’s latest estimate of cigarette smuggling rates, Michigan is No. 10 nationally in the proportion of cigarettes being smoked here that are illegally smuggled in. "
"According to the Mackinac Center’s latest estimate of cigarette smuggling rates, Michigan is No. 10 nationally in the proportion of cigarettes being smoked here that are illegally smuggled in. "
Bloomberg Slaps Down Criticism of Painkiller Restriction Plan
Bloomberg Slaps Down Criticism of Painkiller Restriction Plan | Politicker: "Yesterday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and city officials unveiled a new initiative to limit supplies of prescription painkillers in the city’s emergency rooms as a way to combat what they described as a growing addiction problem in the region. "
Obama Signs Bill Giving Him Armed Protection For Life
» Obama Signs Bill Giving Him Armed Protection For Life Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
"The irony of Obama seeking to surround himself with armed men for the rest of his life while simultaneously working to disarm the American people via a gun control agenda that is likely to be enforced via executive decree represents the height of hypocrisy.
But it’s not the first time that Obama has lauded the notion of responsible Americans using firearms to protect himself and his family while concurrently eviscerating that very same right for the American people.
During an ABC Nightline interview broadcast on December 26 yet recorded before the Sandy Hook shooting, Obama said one of the benefits of his re-election was the ability “to have men with guns around at all times,” in order to protect his daughters."
"The irony of Obama seeking to surround himself with armed men for the rest of his life while simultaneously working to disarm the American people via a gun control agenda that is likely to be enforced via executive decree represents the height of hypocrisy.
But it’s not the first time that Obama has lauded the notion of responsible Americans using firearms to protect himself and his family while concurrently eviscerating that very same right for the American people.
During an ABC Nightline interview broadcast on December 26 yet recorded before the Sandy Hook shooting, Obama said one of the benefits of his re-election was the ability “to have men with guns around at all times,” in order to protect his daughters."
Muskegon city planners unwilling to close Pine Street for new county jail; ask for meetings to resolve dispute
Muskegon city planners unwilling to close Pine Street for new county jail; ask for meetings to resolve dispute | MLive.com#incart_river
Planning commissioners Thursday afternoon unanimously voted to table a county request of the city to close off Pine Street from Myrtle Avenue to Walton Avenue.
The street closure would allow the county to build a jail extension on to the current facility stretching across Pine Street and into an adjacent county parking lot, county officials said.
The county’s jail consultant said the street closure would allow for the cheapest construction alternative and provide the safest and most efficient operation of the new jail.
Planning commissioners Thursday afternoon unanimously voted to table a county request of the city to close off Pine Street from Myrtle Avenue to Walton Avenue.
The street closure would allow the county to build a jail extension on to the current facility stretching across Pine Street and into an adjacent county parking lot, county officials said.
The county’s jail consultant said the street closure would allow for the cheapest construction alternative and provide the safest and most efficient operation of the new jail.
Muskegon County courthouse $3 million renovation of first, second floors nearly done
Muskegon County courthouse $3 million renovation of first, second floors nearly done | MLive.com
More than three years and roughly $3 million later, a renovation of the first and second floors of Muskegon County’s Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice is nearly complete.
More than three years and roughly $3 million later, a renovation of the first and second floors of Muskegon County’s Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice is nearly complete.
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Zawdie Abiade launches mayoral campaign unlike any seen in the city of Muskegon
Zawdie Abiade launches mayoral campaign unlike any seen in the city of Muskegon | MLive.com
"There is no doubt that Abiade’s campaign is going to shake up the political landscape in the city and throughout the county.
But it will be the city voters in November who will decide whether the 59-year-old Muskegon political newcomer will, in the candidate’s words, “make history” and “change” Michigan."
"There is no doubt that Abiade’s campaign is going to shake up the political landscape in the city and throughout the county.
But it will be the city voters in November who will decide whether the 59-year-old Muskegon political newcomer will, in the candidate’s words, “make history” and “change” Michigan."
ELIMINATIONIST RHETORIC: Teachers union leader jokes about killing the rich.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » ELIMINATIONIST RHETORIC: Teachers union leader jokes about killing the rich.
"JANUARY 9, 2013
ELIMINATIONIST RHETORIC: Teachers union leader jokes about killing the rich.
But this is my favorite part:
“The thing is, [the rich] think nothing about killing us,” she said. “They think nothing about putting our people in harm’s way. They think nothing about lethal working conditions.”
She cited the fact that not all Chicago schools have air conditioning as evidence that the union’s opponents want teachers to work in dangerous conditions.
Well, that is dangerous when you’re morbidly obese, I guess. (See photo).
Plus this:
Lewis is no stranger to controversial comments. In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, she charged Teach for America with helping to “kill and disenfranchise children from schools across the nation.”
Nice to know that someone like this is playing a major role in America’s public education system."
"JANUARY 9, 2013
ELIMINATIONIST RHETORIC: Teachers union leader jokes about killing the rich.
But this is my favorite part:
“The thing is, [the rich] think nothing about killing us,” she said. “They think nothing about putting our people in harm’s way. They think nothing about lethal working conditions.”
She cited the fact that not all Chicago schools have air conditioning as evidence that the union’s opponents want teachers to work in dangerous conditions.
Well, that is dangerous when you’re morbidly obese, I guess. (See photo).
Plus this:
Lewis is no stranger to controversial comments. In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, she charged Teach for America with helping to “kill and disenfranchise children from schools across the nation.”
Nice to know that someone like this is playing a major role in America’s public education system."
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Breast Cancer Screenings Cost Medicare $1 Billion Annually
Breast Cancer Screenings Cost Medicare $1 Billion Annually - ABC News
"Medicare spends almost as much money screening for breast cancer as it does treating it, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Breast cancer screenings cost Medicare $1.08 billion annually, lead researcher Dr. Cary Gross and his team at the Yale School of Medicine found.
Given that Medicare spends $1.36 billion a year on breast cancer treatment, Gross said he expected the screenings costs to be much lower."
"Medicare spends almost as much money screening for breast cancer as it does treating it, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Breast cancer screenings cost Medicare $1.08 billion annually, lead researcher Dr. Cary Gross and his team at the Yale School of Medicine found.
Given that Medicare spends $1.36 billion a year on breast cancer treatment, Gross said he expected the screenings costs to be much lower."
Monday, January 07, 2013
Fiscal Cliffhanger Ends Likes Always: Spending Goes Up, Revenue Gap Grows
Fiscal Cliffhanger Ends Likes Always: Spending Goes Up, Revenue Gap Grows - Investors.com
"The prevailing political realities of the United States do not allow for any meaningful course correction. And, without meaningful course correction, America is doomed."
Washington keeps proving the point.
The political class has just spent two months on a down-to-the-wire nail-biting white-knuckle thrill-ride negotiation the result of which is more business as usual
"The prevailing political realities of the United States do not allow for any meaningful course correction. And, without meaningful course correction, America is doomed."
Washington keeps proving the point.
The political class has just spent two months on a down-to-the-wire nail-biting white-knuckle thrill-ride negotiation the result of which is more business as usual
Sunday, January 06, 2013
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