Tuesday, February 05, 2013
North Korea video shows US city in flames after missile attack
North Korea video shows US city in flames after missile attack | World news | guardian.co.uk
""Somewhere in the United States, black clouds of smoke are billowing," the Korean-language caption says. "It seems that the nest of wickedness is ablaze."
""Somewhere in the United States, black clouds of smoke are billowing," the Korean-language caption says. "It seems that the nest of wickedness is ablaze."
Chicago Police Changing Response Plan For Some 911 Calls
Chicago Police Changing Response Plan For Some 911 Calls « CBS Chicago
"Starting this week, Chicago police are changing their responses to 911 calls.
They’ll no longer come right away to reports of things like criminal damage to property, vehicle thefts, garage burglaries, or other crimes in which the suspect is no longer on the scene, and the victim isn’t in immediate danger."
"Starting this week, Chicago police are changing their responses to 911 calls.
They’ll no longer come right away to reports of things like criminal damage to property, vehicle thefts, garage burglaries, or other crimes in which the suspect is no longer on the scene, and the victim isn’t in immediate danger."
UAW urges members get into politics
UAW urges members get into politics | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
"United Auto Workers President Bob King and former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday urged union members to get more active in politics — and consider running for political office."
"United Auto Workers President Bob King and former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday urged union members to get more active in politics — and consider running for political office."
Snyder to enter brewing Medicaid battle
Snyder to enter brewing Medicaid battle | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
"Gov. Rick Snyder will fire the first shot in the next health care skirmish Thursday when he recommends in his budget presentation to the Legislature whether Michigan should open Medicaid to as many as half a million more residents.
Under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the federal government has promised to pay all costs for three years for residents added to the federal health insurance program for low-income people in states that raise income eligibility.
Federal payments would decline to 90 percent from 2017 to 2020 and would never go lower, according to the law.
The long-term addition of 400,000 to 500,000 Medicaid recipients would result in an additional $1.5 billion to $2 billion a year in federal health spending in Michigan. "
"Gov. Rick Snyder will fire the first shot in the next health care skirmish Thursday when he recommends in his budget presentation to the Legislature whether Michigan should open Medicaid to as many as half a million more residents.
Under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the federal government has promised to pay all costs for three years for residents added to the federal health insurance program for low-income people in states that raise income eligibility.
Federal payments would decline to 90 percent from 2017 to 2020 and would never go lower, according to the law.
The long-term addition of 400,000 to 500,000 Medicaid recipients would result in an additional $1.5 billion to $2 billion a year in federal health spending in Michigan. "
Beware the union-hijacked parent groups
Beware the union-hijacked parent groups - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
"Leading the city contingent to Washington was “parent” activist Zakiyah Ansari, who’s become the leading face of the union’s job-protection drive.
Ansari represents two organizations — the Alliance for Quality Education (or AQE), where she is advocacy director, and New Yorkers for Great Public Schools, for whom she is a spokesperson.
Her role becomes more clear when you learn that both outfits are teacher-union-backed groups posing as organizations speaking on behalf of parents.
(Some of the money comes from the city United Federation of Teachers, some from its parent, the New York State United Teachers.)
A third group, Journey 4 Justice, organized and financed the DC trip.
It’s yet another union-backed entity using black and brown faces to front the unions’ jobs-protection agenda."
"Leading the city contingent to Washington was “parent” activist Zakiyah Ansari, who’s become the leading face of the union’s job-protection drive.
Ansari represents two organizations — the Alliance for Quality Education (or AQE), where she is advocacy director, and New Yorkers for Great Public Schools, for whom she is a spokesperson.
Her role becomes more clear when you learn that both outfits are teacher-union-backed groups posing as organizations speaking on behalf of parents.
(Some of the money comes from the city United Federation of Teachers, some from its parent, the New York State United Teachers.)
A third group, Journey 4 Justice, organized and financed the DC trip.
It’s yet another union-backed entity using black and brown faces to front the unions’ jobs-protection agenda."
Sharing transportation, food service and all other support services mulled by Muskegon County's school districts
Sharing transportation, food service and all other support services mulled by Muskegon County's school districts | MLive.com
"The county’s 12 school districts and the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District have agreed to split the costs for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the benefits of and create a plan for countywide consolidation of all support services."
"The county’s 12 school districts and the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District have agreed to split the costs for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the benefits of and create a plan for countywide consolidation of all support services."
Monday, February 04, 2013
A revolution in the works?
A revolution in the works? Column
"But if there's an upside to the increasing unhappiness that most Americans feel toward the political class, it's that maybe it means people are paying closer attention."
"But if there's an upside to the increasing unhappiness that most Americans feel toward the political class, it's that maybe it means people are paying closer attention."
Detroit group asks Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action bans across nation
"“Proposal 2 and Proposition 209 have turned black, Latina/o and Native American residents into second-class citizens," said George B. Washington, a second attorney for BAMN.
"Racial minorities are now the only groups who cannot ask the universities to adopt admissions programs that will make it possible for their children to attend their state universities.
"These laws have driven down minority admissions by one third or more at the University of Michigan and at the University of California at the very moment the country is becoming majority minority.”
Developer interest in downtown Muskegon grows as community looks to reorganize promotional agency
Developer interest in downtown Muskegon grows as community looks to reorganize promotional agency | MLive.com
“For Muskegon, I think the sky is the limit,” Haan said.
“Downtown is definitely getting more interest than two or three years ago. I see it growing.”
“For Muskegon, I think the sky is the limit,” Haan said.
“Downtown is definitely getting more interest than two or three years ago. I see it growing.”
Driving up fees: Muskegon court officials bemoan Michigan's driver responsibility fees' effects on poor
Driving up fees: Muskegon court officials bemoan Michigan's driver responsibility fees' effects on poor | MLive.com
"Only about 50 percent of the fees imposed get collected, according to Fred Woodhams, spokesman for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.
That leaves a lot of Michigan motorists without valid licenses."
"Only about 50 percent of the fees imposed get collected, according to Fred Woodhams, spokesman for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.
That leaves a lot of Michigan motorists without valid licenses."
Sounding the Alarm about Smart Meters Smart Grid
Sounding the Alarm about Smart Meters Smart Grid with Curtis Bennett and David Chalk AxXiom For Liberty Live! | AxXiom for Liberty
What is a “smart” meter?
“Smart” Meters are digital utility meters that send customers’ detailed usage information to the utility using a radio-frequency transmitter (or over the power lines in the case of Powerline Carrier (PLC) systems. The meter also contains other capabilities, such as remote shut-off. They are part of a larger plan to change the electricity grid to a “smart” grid–though there is controversy about whether the customer meter is actually crucial to that change. Electric smart meters are replacing older analog style meters. . .
Viewpoint: Muskegon Heights mayor speaks out on water: Consolidation or hostile takeover?
Viewpoint: Muskegon Heights mayor speaks out on water: Consolidation or hostile takeover? | MLive.com
"We have asked ourselves: Is this consolidation or a hostile takeover?
It is interesting to note that the Heights owns 20 acres of land on Lake Michigan in the City of Norton Shores.
If additional service capacity is needed; we have a greater ability to accommodate an expanded facility than Muskegon's plant, which is land-locked.
"We have asked ourselves: Is this consolidation or a hostile takeover?
It is interesting to note that the Heights owns 20 acres of land on Lake Michigan in the City of Norton Shores.
If additional service capacity is needed; we have a greater ability to accommodate an expanded facility than Muskegon's plant, which is land-locked.
“Burkas for babies”: Saudi cleric’s new fatwa causes controversy
“Burkas for babies”: Saudi cleric’s new fatwa causes controversy
"A Saudi cleric has called for all female babies to be fully covered by wearing the face veil, commonly known as the burka, citing reports of little girls being sexually molested. "
"A Saudi cleric has called for all female babies to be fully covered by wearing the face veil, commonly known as the burka, citing reports of little girls being sexually molested. "
Three Cheers for Michigan House Democrats
Three Cheers for Michigan House Democrats [Mackinac Center]
"The great news here is that House Democrats have Republican colleagues in Lansing who are also troubled by the MEDC’s lack of transparency and accountability.
State Rep. Bob Genetski, State Rep. Mike Shirkey and State Rep. Tom McMillin have all taken issue with the MEDC’s lack of transparency."
Sen. Hansen, are you out there.......
"The great news here is that House Democrats have Republican colleagues in Lansing who are also troubled by the MEDC’s lack of transparency and accountability.
State Rep. Bob Genetski, State Rep. Mike Shirkey and State Rep. Tom McMillin have all taken issue with the MEDC’s lack of transparency."
Sen. Hansen, are you out there.......
Sunday, February 03, 2013
Can Robert Menendez survive?
Can Robert Menendez survive? - Ginger Gibson and John Bresnahan - POLITICO.com
"In a state with a colorful history, it takes a lot for a New Jersey politician to cross the line into political toxicity.
Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez has found himself at the center of a growing controversy, with accusations swirling of a questionable friendship with a Florida eye surgeon being investigated for Medicare fraud, improper flights to the Dominican Republic and alleged patronizing of prostitutes — including underage girls — while in the Caribbean nation.
In some states, these allegations — and the fact the Senate Ethics Committee has joined federal investigators in looking into the explosive claims — would be enough to sink Menendez.
But in New Jersey, that may not be enough to topple the Hudson County political boss, who runs the political machine for a part of Jersey known for being rough and tumble and who easily won reelection last year."
"In a state with a colorful history, it takes a lot for a New Jersey politician to cross the line into political toxicity.
Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez has found himself at the center of a growing controversy, with accusations swirling of a questionable friendship with a Florida eye surgeon being investigated for Medicare fraud, improper flights to the Dominican Republic and alleged patronizing of prostitutes — including underage girls — while in the Caribbean nation.
In some states, these allegations — and the fact the Senate Ethics Committee has joined federal investigators in looking into the explosive claims — would be enough to sink Menendez.
But in New Jersey, that may not be enough to topple the Hudson County political boss, who runs the political machine for a part of Jersey known for being rough and tumble and who easily won reelection last year."
LIBERTY REVIEW
LIBERTY REVIEW:
"The dictator in chief has never hidden his agenda.
He played on the hopes and fears of the people of this nation to achieve his goals.
He took advantage of the poor.
By promising them benefit after benefit he effectively told them they weren’t capable of taking care of themselves. "
"The dictator in chief has never hidden his agenda.
He played on the hopes and fears of the people of this nation to achieve his goals.
He took advantage of the poor.
By promising them benefit after benefit he effectively told them they weren’t capable of taking care of themselves. "
SayUncle » You’re sub-human
SayUncle » You’re sub-human
"You’re sub-human
Jim Carrey: Any1 who would run out to buy an assault rifle after the Newtown massacre has very little left in their body or soul worth protecting.
My assault rifles have killed less children than your ex-girlfriend’s anti-vaccination advocacy.
Posted in uncategorized on February 3rd, 2013 by SayUncle | RSS 2.0 |"
"You’re sub-human
Jim Carrey: Any1 who would run out to buy an assault rifle after the Newtown massacre has very little left in their body or soul worth protecting.
My assault rifles have killed less children than your ex-girlfriend’s anti-vaccination advocacy.
Posted in uncategorized on February 3rd, 2013 by SayUncle | RSS 2.0 |"
Casual Sex on Facebook. It's a thing.
Casual Sex on Facebook. It's a thing. | Love + Sex - Yahoo! Shine
"Three unidentified California college buddies have developed a Facebook app called Bang With Friends to connect people who want to have sex with each other.
Here's how it works: People anonymously select those on their friend list who they'd like to sleep with, then the app notifies the two people if they've selected each other.
The app only launched last week but it's already racked up over 20,000 users and facilitated 1,000 hookups, according to The Daily Beast.
The goal is to take the rejection out of asking a totally random person on your friend list for sex (because a request like that is always a tad awkward) and to "cut to the chase" (because who has time to date anymore?)
“[Sex] should be something you’re expressive about, that you’re comfortable with, and if there’s a beautiful woman or a handsome man that you’re interested in, you shouldn’t hold back,” said one of the app’s creators. “We’re just giving you closer access to knowing the truth."
"Three unidentified California college buddies have developed a Facebook app called Bang With Friends to connect people who want to have sex with each other.
Here's how it works: People anonymously select those on their friend list who they'd like to sleep with, then the app notifies the two people if they've selected each other.
The app only launched last week but it's already racked up over 20,000 users and facilitated 1,000 hookups, according to The Daily Beast.
The goal is to take the rejection out of asking a totally random person on your friend list for sex (because a request like that is always a tad awkward) and to "cut to the chase" (because who has time to date anymore?)
“[Sex] should be something you’re expressive about, that you’re comfortable with, and if there’s a beautiful woman or a handsome man that you’re interested in, you shouldn’t hold back,” said one of the app’s creators. “We’re just giving you closer access to knowing the truth."
Quirky News Article
Quirky News Article | Orange UK
"Peng said: "I am a lucky woman.
Not only did I get to see how many people care for me, but I also woke up before they took me to the crematorium.""
"Peng said: "I am a lucky woman.
Not only did I get to see how many people care for me, but I also woke up before they took me to the crematorium.""
Rove Declares War on Tea Party
Rove Declares War on Tea Party
"The Times reports that this new group will dedicate itself to “recruit seasoned candidates and protect Senate incumbents from challenges by far-right conservatives and Tea Party enthusiasts who Republican leaders worry could complicate the party’s effort to win control of the Senate.”"
"The Times reports that this new group will dedicate itself to “recruit seasoned candidates and protect Senate incumbents from challenges by far-right conservatives and Tea Party enthusiasts who Republican leaders worry could complicate the party’s effort to win control of the Senate.”"
Obama follows in the footsteps of previous presidents by finally posing with a gun as White House goads the doubters to claim skeet shooting picture is a fake
Obama follows in the footsteps of previous presidents by finally posing with a gun as White House goads the doubters to claim skeet shooting picture is a fake | Mail Online
You gotta read the comments at the end of this article!
You gotta read the comments at the end of this article!
Muskegon County free food truck sites for February 2013
Muskegon County free food truck sites for February 2013 | MLive.com
"The local truck program provides people in need with "fresh produce and often dairy products, which are not usually available from a church pantry."
The program is supported by various community groups and companies."
Kinda creepy this is reported as "good" news........
Doncha think?
"The local truck program provides people in need with "fresh produce and often dairy products, which are not usually available from a church pantry."
The program is supported by various community groups and companies."
Kinda creepy this is reported as "good" news........
Doncha think?
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