Arctic Sea Ice Area Back To Normal! Dramatic Record Refreeze Wipes Out “Dramatic” Melt Of August!: "That return to normal only means one thing.
The “dramatic melt” of August 2012 had to have been reversed completely by an equally dramatic refreeze this winter.
Unfortunately we’re not going to find any news stories about that in the media, are we?
Ice and many other climate developments are only one-way dramatic for the warmists, i.e. only when it melts, and not when it refreezes."
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Radical teachers push children’s books on ‘Palestine’
Radical teachers push children’s books on ‘Palestine’ - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
"There’s nothing wrong with teaching students about the centuries-old conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians.
But how about a balanced lesson that also shows photos of Palestinians rigging themselves with bombs and detonating them in crowded areas in Israel?
The violence goes both ways, but these radical teachers don’t want kids to know that."
"There’s nothing wrong with teaching students about the centuries-old conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians.
But how about a balanced lesson that also shows photos of Palestinians rigging themselves with bombs and detonating them in crowded areas in Israel?
The violence goes both ways, but these radical teachers don’t want kids to know that."
WayPoint Academy board president defends decision to hire controversial superintendent
WayPoint Academy board president defends decision to hire controversial superintendent | MLive.com
Koeze had been superintendent of West Ottawa Public Schools, where she resigned in 2011.
A few days after her departure, Koeze was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic violence involving her husband.
The case was later dismissed.
Koeze then worked as a consultant for Portage Public Schools, where she eventually was hired as human resources director.
For a time, Koeze simultaneously collected a paycheck from Portage as human resources director and another check from Portage for her consulting work, an investigation by MLive revealed.
Portage Acting Superintendent Rob Olsen said Koeze hadn't been in the Portage administration building for nearly two weeks.
Initially, Koeze asked for several days off to attend to a family illness, Olsen said, but he had been trying unsuccessfully since last week to reach her and "get her to report back to work."
Koeze had been superintendent of West Ottawa Public Schools, where she resigned in 2011.
A few days after her departure, Koeze was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic violence involving her husband.
The case was later dismissed.
Koeze then worked as a consultant for Portage Public Schools, where she eventually was hired as human resources director.
For a time, Koeze simultaneously collected a paycheck from Portage as human resources director and another check from Portage for her consulting work, an investigation by MLive revealed.
Portage Acting Superintendent Rob Olsen said Koeze hadn't been in the Portage administration building for nearly two weeks.
Initially, Koeze asked for several days off to attend to a family illness, Olsen said, but he had been trying unsuccessfully since last week to reach her and "get her to report back to work."
How Did We Get to This Point?
How Did We Get to This Point? | michiganstopsmartmeters: "Why are smart meters now being forced upon us? The easy answer would be because it is profitable for the utility industry to do so. It is not hard to conjure up a bogeyman in the big bad corporation. But Detroit Edison had an enviable reputation, built over many decades, as a reliable provider of electric service, and as a business that treated its customers fairly. In a free market, corporations, in pursuing their own best interests, tend to realize their own goals by doing the things that best meet the needs of their customers."
McDonald's settles Mich. suit over Islamic diet
McDonald's settles Mich. suit over Islamic diet | Grand Haven Tribune
"McDonald's and one of its franchise owners agreed to pay $700,000 to members of the Muslim community to settle allegations a Detroit-area restaurant falsely advertised its food as being prepared according to Islamic dietary law."
"McDonald's and one of its franchise owners agreed to pay $700,000 to members of the Muslim community to settle allegations a Detroit-area restaurant falsely advertised its food as being prepared according to Islamic dietary law."
Michigan homeowners facing foreclosure can get up to $30,000 forgivable loan from state
Michigan homeowners facing foreclosure can get up to $30,000 forgivable loan from state | MLive.com
"The loan will be given at a 0 percent interest rate, and requires no monthly payments.
Each year, the loan will be forgiven 20 percent "as long as the property remains the homeowner’s primary residence."
"The loan will be given at a 0 percent interest rate, and requires no monthly payments.
Each year, the loan will be forgiven 20 percent "as long as the property remains the homeowner’s primary residence."
Guest view of Stacy Swimp: Right to work works for Black Americans
Guest view of Stacy Swimp: Right to work works for Black Americans | MLive.com:
"Unfortunately for union propagandists, U.S. Census Bureau data indicate that Americans of all races are “voting with their feet” in vast numbers against compulsory unionism.
This is actually true to an even greater degree of black Americans."
"Unfortunately for union propagandists, U.S. Census Bureau data indicate that Americans of all races are “voting with their feet” in vast numbers against compulsory unionism.
This is actually true to an even greater degree of black Americans."
Pricking the academic bloat
FIELDS: Pricking the academic bloat - Washington Times
"“Bubbles form when too many people expect values to go up forever,” Mr. Reynolds says.
“Bubbles burst when there are no longer enough excessively optimistic and ignorant folks to fuel them.
And there are signs that this is beginning to happen already where education is concerned.” "
"“Bubbles form when too many people expect values to go up forever,” Mr. Reynolds says.
“Bubbles burst when there are no longer enough excessively optimistic and ignorant folks to fuel them.
And there are signs that this is beginning to happen already where education is concerned.” "
Muskegon City Commission: Two recreation program contracts on Tuesday's meeting agenda
Muskegon City Commission: Two recreation program contracts on Tuesday's meeting agenda | MLive.com
"Commissioners have a staff recommendation to terminate a cooperative program and facilities agreement with the Muskegon Public Schools, while at the same time considering a management contract with the Muskegon Recreation Center Inc. for the management of Smith Ryerson Community Center and the adjacent park facilities."
"Commissioners have a staff recommendation to terminate a cooperative program and facilities agreement with the Muskegon Public Schools, while at the same time considering a management contract with the Muskegon Recreation Center Inc. for the management of Smith Ryerson Community Center and the adjacent park facilities."
Aspirin 'triples chance of blindness disease'
Aspirin 'triples chance of blindness disease' - Telegraph
Scientists have found those who take aspirin on a regular basis are much more likely to develop ‘wet’ age-related macular degeneration (‘wet AMD’) than those who do not.
Scientists have found those who take aspirin on a regular basis are much more likely to develop ‘wet’ age-related macular degeneration (‘wet AMD’) than those who do not.
Michigan to launch anti-obesity campaign
Michigan to launch anti-obesity campaign | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
The Michigan Department of Community Health
plans to lay out a new educational campaign to combat obesity in the nation's fifth heaviest state.
The Michigan Department of Community Health
plans to lay out a new educational campaign to combat obesity in the nation's fifth heaviest state.
The stale claim that 40 percent of gun sales lack background checks
The stale claim that 40 percent of gun sales lack background checks - The Washington Post
The letter includes an interesting figure, comparing how many National Institute of Health awards have been given for firearms research versus infectious diseases.
Major NIH research awards and cumulative morbidity for select conditions in the US, 1973–2012
Condition Total cases NIH research awards
Cholera 400 212
Diphtheria 1337 56
Polio 266 129
Rabies 65 89
Total of four diseases 2068 486
Firearm injuries >4,000,000 3
One of the executive orders signed by Obama on Jan. 16 directed the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes and prevention of gun violence, based on a legal analysis that congressional restrictions on spending money to advocate for gun control does not apply to such inquiries.
There is a bit of irony here.
While the 40-percent figure appears overstated and out of date, it remains the most cited statistic on the secondary market because foes of gun control have thwarted extensive research on guns. Advocates of gun controls thus continue to rely on a flawed statistic nearly two decades old.
The letter includes an interesting figure, comparing how many National Institute of Health awards have been given for firearms research versus infectious diseases.
Major NIH research awards and cumulative morbidity for select conditions in the US, 1973–2012
Condition Total cases NIH research awards
Cholera 400 212
Diphtheria 1337 56
Polio 266 129
Rabies 65 89
Total of four diseases 2068 486
Firearm injuries >4,000,000 3
One of the executive orders signed by Obama on Jan. 16 directed the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes and prevention of gun violence, based on a legal analysis that congressional restrictions on spending money to advocate for gun control does not apply to such inquiries.
There is a bit of irony here.
While the 40-percent figure appears overstated and out of date, it remains the most cited statistic on the secondary market because foes of gun control have thwarted extensive research on guns. Advocates of gun controls thus continue to rely on a flawed statistic nearly two decades old.
Government Workers Average Twice As Many Sick Days Per Year As Private-Sector Employees
Government Workers Average Twice As Many Sick Days Per Year As Private-Sector Employees [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
State employees can get as many as 12 sick days a year, said Matt Fedorchuk, acting deputy director for the Michigan Civil Service Commission. Fedorchuk said sick days can't be cashed out at severance for employees hired after 1980.
Government union representatives did not respond to a request for comment.
State employees can get as many as 12 sick days a year, said Matt Fedorchuk, acting deputy director for the Michigan Civil Service Commission. Fedorchuk said sick days can't be cashed out at severance for employees hired after 1980.
Government union representatives did not respond to a request for comment.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Attention Oakridge parents: Now's the time to stand up and be heard
Attention Oakridge parents: Now's the time to stand up and be heard | MLive.com
"The plan and the process of developing it bring several benefits, including allowing stakeholders’ voices to be heard, developing an understanding of how the district is perceived and defining the roles of the board and the superintendent, according to district officials."
"The plan and the process of developing it bring several benefits, including allowing stakeholders’ voices to be heard, developing an understanding of how the district is perceived and defining the roles of the board and the superintendent, according to district officials."
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: How to Avoid Huge Ships
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: How to Avoid Huge Ships
Customer Reviews
How to Avoid Huge Ships
MUST READ!
Customer Reviews
How to Avoid Huge Ships
MUST READ!
Russia moves to enact anti-gay law nationwide
News From AP | TBO.com:
"But if a bill that comes up for a first vote later this month becomes law, such a public kiss could be defined as illegal "homosexual propaganda" and bring a fine of up to $16,000."
"But if a bill that comes up for a first vote later this month becomes law, such a public kiss could be defined as illegal "homosexual propaganda" and bring a fine of up to $16,000."
Two-thirds of U.S. weapons owners would 'defy' a federal gun ban
Two-thirds of U.S. weapons owners would 'defy' a federal gun ban - Washington Times
"The response: 65 percent reported they would "defy the law."
That incudes 70 percent of Republicans, 68 percent of conservatives, 52 percent of Democrats and 59 percent of liberals."
"The response: 65 percent reported they would "defy the law."
That incudes 70 percent of Republicans, 68 percent of conservatives, 52 percent of Democrats and 59 percent of liberals."
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Community must grab hold of bootstraps in aftermath of Grand Blanc Weld Tool Center closing
Editorial: Community must grab hold of bootstraps in aftermath of Grand Blanc Weld Tool Center closing | MLive.com
"In all, GM paid $365,440 in local property taxes on the plant in 2012.
That money helped fund a lot of local programs and services, including the Genesee District Library, Genesee Parks, the Metropolitan Transit Authority, the Grand Blanc School District and Mott Community College."
"In all, GM paid $365,440 in local property taxes on the plant in 2012.
That money helped fund a lot of local programs and services, including the Genesee District Library, Genesee Parks, the Metropolitan Transit Authority, the Grand Blanc School District and Mott Community College."
Six opinions about the new Coast West Music Fest
Flash Views: Six opinions about the new Coast West Music Fest | MLive.com
"Jim Riley of Norton Shores thinks country fans will be a boost for the festival, but he isn't sure about the festival name:
"Coast West"?
Some folks seem to be put off by the noun "Muskegon."
"Muskegon Summer Celebration" might not have had the alliteration or "branding" so hip today, but millions of satisfied concertgoers knew where it was, what it was and how great our water view was.
Branding your location is essential.
Think, Boston Marathon.
Indy 500.
Milwaukee SummerFest.
Taste of Chicago.
Heck, Woodstock!
I like the name "Muskegon".
Plus I know where it is."
"Jim Riley of Norton Shores thinks country fans will be a boost for the festival, but he isn't sure about the festival name:
"Coast West"?
Some folks seem to be put off by the noun "Muskegon."
"Muskegon Summer Celebration" might not have had the alliteration or "branding" so hip today, but millions of satisfied concertgoers knew where it was, what it was and how great our water view was.
Branding your location is essential.
Think, Boston Marathon.
Indy 500.
Milwaukee SummerFest.
Taste of Chicago.
Heck, Woodstock!
I like the name "Muskegon".
Plus I know where it is."
Republicans declare war on their own
Commentary: Republicans declare war on their own | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
"That makes sense to those whose sole goal is winning a majority in Congress rather than changing the course of government policy.
Seen from the outside, though, it sounds like the professional politicians are saying that the only way to win is to pick more candidates like the insiders.
Hearing that message, the reaction of many Republican and conservative voters is, "Why bother?"
That's why more than two-thirds of Republican voters believe GOP officials in Washington have lost touch with the party's base.
The Republican establishment can act as mature party leaders of a national political party, or they can protect their own self-interest."
"That makes sense to those whose sole goal is winning a majority in Congress rather than changing the course of government policy.
Seen from the outside, though, it sounds like the professional politicians are saying that the only way to win is to pick more candidates like the insiders.
Hearing that message, the reaction of many Republican and conservative voters is, "Why bother?"
That's why more than two-thirds of Republican voters believe GOP officials in Washington have lost touch with the party's base.
The Republican establishment can act as mature party leaders of a national political party, or they can protect their own self-interest."
A Liberal History of Union Thuggery and Civil Rights Perversion
A Liberal History of Union Thuggery and Civil Rights Perversion
Just as is almost exclusively true with all public union activity, many of the protestors gathered in this assembly spewed insults and foul language and carried out violence against not only their outspoken detractors, but even against reserved individuals who they perceived might be in disagreement with their cause.
Just as is almost exclusively true with all public union activity, many of the protestors gathered in this assembly spewed insults and foul language and carried out violence against not only their outspoken detractors, but even against reserved individuals who they perceived might be in disagreement with their cause.
The End of the University as We Know It
The End of the University as We Know It - Nathan Harden - The American Interest Magazine
"The figures are alarming, the anecdotes downright depressing.
But the real story of the American higher-education bubble has little to do with individual students and their debts or employment problems.
The most important part of the college bubble story—the one we will soon be hearing much more about—concerns the impending financial collapse of numerous private colleges and universities and the likely shrinkage of many public ones.
And when that bubble bursts, it will end a system of higher education that, for all of its history, has been steeped in a culture of exclusivity.
Then we’ll see the birth of something entirely new as we accept one central and unavoidable fact: The college classroom is about to go virtual."
"The figures are alarming, the anecdotes downright depressing.
But the real story of the American higher-education bubble has little to do with individual students and their debts or employment problems.
The most important part of the college bubble story—the one we will soon be hearing much more about—concerns the impending financial collapse of numerous private colleges and universities and the likely shrinkage of many public ones.
And when that bubble bursts, it will end a system of higher education that, for all of its history, has been steeped in a culture of exclusivity.
Then we’ll see the birth of something entirely new as we accept one central and unavoidable fact: The college classroom is about to go virtual."
Muskegon Community College will return to voters this year with bond proposal
Muskegon Community College will return to voters this year with bond proposal | MLive.com
In the next six weeks, the college will convene focus groups of college faculty, staff and students, as well as the community at large, who will be asked what went wrong in November and for ideas on how the proposal can be restructured.
As it did before the last proposal, the college will conduct a phone survey of several hundred to 1,000 voters.
The board of trustees is planning a retreat in late February to consider the feedback and develop a tentative proposal.
That proposal will be presented to tens of thousands of voters in a survey mailed to homes – a survey similar to one sent to 47,000 homes last year.
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In the next six weeks, the college will convene focus groups of college faculty, staff and students, as well as the community at large, who will be asked what went wrong in November and for ideas on how the proposal can be restructured.
As it did before the last proposal, the college will conduct a phone survey of several hundred to 1,000 voters.
The board of trustees is planning a retreat in late February to consider the feedback and develop a tentative proposal.
That proposal will be presented to tens of thousands of voters in a survey mailed to homes – a survey similar to one sent to 47,000 homes last year.
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As Harden puts it:
(T)hose middle-tier universities that have spent the past few decades spending tens or even hundreds of millions to offer students the Disneyland for Geeks experience are going to find themselves in real trouble. Along with luxury dorms and dining halls, vast athletic facilities, state of the art game rooms, theaters and student centers have come layers of staff and non-teaching administrators, all of which drives up the cost of the college degree without enhancing student learning. The biggest mistake a non-ultra-elite university could make today is to spend lavishly to expand its physical space. Buying large swaths of land and erecting vast new buildings is an investment in the past, not the future.(Emphasis added)
http://the-american-interest.com/article.cfm?piece=1352
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