Salazar: 28% of ‘Recoverable Oil ‘ Now Off-Limits in National Petroleum Reserve | CNS News
"Outgoing Interior Secretary Ken Salazar signed a directive that places 28 percent of the “estimated economically recoverable oil” in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska off-limits.
The 22.8-million acre reserve in Alaska’s North Slope has been protected as an oil resource for the United States since 1923."
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Privacy bill would ban police from getting email and location data without a warrant
Privacy bill would ban police from getting email and location data without a warrant | The Verge
"Privacy advocates in Congress have introduced another bi-partisan bill attempting to amend decades-old legislation that has allowed police and government to search private data without a warrant.
The bill, called the Online Communications and Geolocation Privacy Act, looks to fix the severely outdated Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 so that email and location data stored by third parties like Google or AT&T receive the same warrant protections as data stored on a personal computer."
The government can get this info TODAY WITHOUT A WARRANT!
"Privacy advocates in Congress have introduced another bi-partisan bill attempting to amend decades-old legislation that has allowed police and government to search private data without a warrant.
The bill, called the Online Communications and Geolocation Privacy Act, looks to fix the severely outdated Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 so that email and location data stored by third parties like Google or AT&T receive the same warrant protections as data stored on a personal computer."
The government can get this info TODAY WITHOUT A WARRANT!
Rep. Paul Ryan’s new Medicare cutoff: 56
Rep. Paul Ryan’s new Medicare cutoff: 56 - The Hill
"Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) is pressing GOP centrists to accept a budget that would cut Medicare benefits for recipients who are now 56 years old.
The House Budget Committee chairman and 2012 GOP vice presidential candidate argues the change is necessary to help him produce a budget next week that balances within 10 years. "
"Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) is pressing GOP centrists to accept a budget that would cut Medicare benefits for recipients who are now 56 years old.
The House Budget Committee chairman and 2012 GOP vice presidential candidate argues the change is necessary to help him produce a budget next week that balances within 10 years. "
Big Hollywood Bailout: Taxpayers Spent Nearly $40 Million To Subsidize Disney's 'Oz'
Big Hollywood Bailout: Taxpayers Spent Nearly $40 Million To Subsidize Disney's 'Oz' [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"In 2010, Michigan had an annual unemployment rate of 12.5 percent.
Then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm told lawmakers to expect a $1.58 billion deficit in the following year and to expect a $263 per pupil cut for K-12 education.
Yet, the state played a part in allowing one of the most lucrative companies in the world to post a record $4.8 billion in profits by handing it nearly $40 million in film tax credits."
"In 2010, Michigan had an annual unemployment rate of 12.5 percent.
Then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm told lawmakers to expect a $1.58 billion deficit in the following year and to expect a $263 per pupil cut for K-12 education.
Yet, the state played a part in allowing one of the most lucrative companies in the world to post a record $4.8 billion in profits by handing it nearly $40 million in film tax credits."
White House Visitors Office director received $30,000 raise in 4 years
White House Visitors Office director received $30,000 raise in 4 years | The Daily Caller
"The White House said on Tuesday that it is canceling all White House public tours due to the automatic spending cuts passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama as part of the Budget Control Act of 2011."
"The White House said on Tuesday that it is canceling all White House public tours due to the automatic spending cuts passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama as part of the Budget Control Act of 2011."
Thrown Off United Flight For Taking Photo
3 On Your Side: Thrown Off United Flight For Taking Photo « CBS Philly
"As Klint recalls, “The flight attendant runs over and says, ‘You can’t take a picture.’
"As Klint recalls, “The flight attendant runs over and says, ‘You can’t take a picture.’
Once Again, Obama Suggests That Laws Don’t Apply to Him
Once Again, Obama Suggests That Laws Don’t Apply to Him | The Weekly Standard:\
"According to the House Budget Committee, in the 88 years from 1921 through 2008 (the year that President George W. Bush submitted his final budget), the president was a full week late submitting his budget only four times.
Obama has now single-handedly matched that mark. "
"According to the House Budget Committee, in the 88 years from 1921 through 2008 (the year that President George W. Bush submitted his final budget), the president was a full week late submitting his budget only four times.
Obama has now single-handedly matched that mark. "
GOP questions rush pre-RTW contracts
GOP questions rush pre-RTW contracts | Michigan | onPolitix
The legislation will go into effect March 28, and many unions are trying to renew or extend their contracts -- some by as much as a decade -- before then. "
The legislation will go into effect March 28, and many unions are trying to renew or extend their contracts -- some by as much as a decade -- before then. "
Credit Boom Warning Sign? Buybacks Hit $1 Trillion
Credit Boom Warning Sign? Buybacks Hit $1 Trillion
"Buybacks have been the main driver of higher equity prices during the current credit boom, which began in 2009, as all other major stock market participants combined have been net sellers.""
"Buybacks have been the main driver of higher equity prices during the current credit boom, which began in 2009, as all other major stock market participants combined have been net sellers.""
Timing is everything, and now is not the time for an Olympics bid for Detroit
Timing is everything, and now is not the time for an Olympics bid for Detroit | Crain's Detroit Business
"Timing is everything.
When the call came in from the U.S. Olympic Committee last month for Detroit to consider bidding on the 2024 Olympic games, the timing certainly seemed off.
But the invitation was interpreted as a long-term vote of confidence in Detroit's future."
"Timing is everything.
When the call came in from the U.S. Olympic Committee last month for Detroit to consider bidding on the 2024 Olympic games, the timing certainly seemed off.
But the invitation was interpreted as a long-term vote of confidence in Detroit's future."
Kidney disease and its causes are prevalent in Muskegon County
Kidney disease and its causes are prevalent in Muskegon County | MLive.com
"In 2010, kidney disease made up 19.7 percent of the leading causes of death in Muskegon County while diabetes made up 33.1 percent of the leading causes of the death in the county compared to 27.3 percent statewide."
"In 2010, kidney disease made up 19.7 percent of the leading causes of death in Muskegon County while diabetes made up 33.1 percent of the leading causes of the death in the county compared to 27.3 percent statewide."
Indefinite detention: Michigan Senate approves bill prohibiting cooperation with federal government
Indefinite detention: Michigan Senate approves bill prohibiting cooperation with federal government | MLive.com
"The Michigan Senate today unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit state and local law enforcement officials from assisting the federal government in the indefinite detention of citizens of the United States."
"The Michigan Senate today unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit state and local law enforcement officials from assisting the federal government in the indefinite detention of citizens of the United States."
State: Michigan's Boy Scout summer camp tents won't be required to have smoke detectors
State: Michigan's Boy Scout summer camp tents won't be required to have smoke detectors | MLive.com: "Akerly said the issue relates to a rule that has been on the books since 2009. He said it was being interpreted differently by a bureau that oversees children's camps."
‘Christ’ banned from Longview council invocations
‘Christ’ banned from Longview council invocations | The Today File | Seattle Times:
"LONGVIEW (AP) — Ministers should refrain from invoking Jesus Christ in invocations for City Council meetings, Longview Mayor Don Jensen said.
Jensen told the Kelso-Longview Ministerial Association last month that such prayers were not acceptable because they could expose the city to a lawsuit"
"LONGVIEW (AP) — Ministers should refrain from invoking Jesus Christ in invocations for City Council meetings, Longview Mayor Don Jensen said.
Jensen told the Kelso-Longview Ministerial Association last month that such prayers were not acceptable because they could expose the city to a lawsuit"
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Ex-DEA heads, UN panel urge US to nullify pot laws
"Eight former U.S. drug chiefs warned the federal government Tuesday that time is running out to nullify Colorado and Washington's new laws legalizing recreational marijuana use, and a United Nations agency also urged challenges to the measures it says violate international treaties...."
BIG news here in "jail-free maryjane" Frisco!
BIG news here in "jail-free maryjane" Frisco!
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
I-70 re-opened both directions after 2 giant pileups - The Denver Post
I-70 re-opened both directions after 2 giant pileups - The Denver Post: "
Crashed cars are visible along Eastbound on I-70 near Copper Mountain. (Holly Davis, Special to the Post)
Accidents involving more than 50 cars closed all lanes of I-70 in the mountains for much of Monday afternoon.
Westbound lanes of the interstate reopened about 4:45 p.m., with eastbound lanes re-opening about 5:15 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation reported.
Lake Dillon Fire Rescue reported one accident involving 25 vehicles and 27 people on I-70 in Silverthorne near the Blue River Parkway exit.
Another pileup, about three miles east, involved 29 vehicles, according to the Colorado State Patrol, but no injuries were reported there."
Crashed cars are visible along Eastbound on I-70 near Copper Mountain. (Holly Davis, Special to the Post)
Accidents involving more than 50 cars closed all lanes of I-70 in the mountains for much of Monday afternoon.
Westbound lanes of the interstate reopened about 4:45 p.m., with eastbound lanes re-opening about 5:15 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation reported.
Lake Dillon Fire Rescue reported one accident involving 25 vehicles and 27 people on I-70 in Silverthorne near the Blue River Parkway exit.
Another pileup, about three miles east, involved 29 vehicles, according to the Colorado State Patrol, but no injuries were reported there."
Muskegon County Jail addition, juvenile center plan one step closer to reality
Muskegon County Jail addition, juvenile center plan one step closer to reality | MLive.com
"Muskegon County Commissioners meeting as the Courts and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, March 5, voted unanimously to move the project forward, paving the way to formally approve the proposal at their March 12 meeting."
"Muskegon County Commissioners meeting as the Courts and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, March 5, voted unanimously to move the project forward, paving the way to formally approve the proposal at their March 12 meeting."
Critics of Terrace Point Landing want more public access to Muskegon Lake shoreline
Critics of Terrace Point Landing want more public access to Muskegon Lake shoreline | MLive.com
"“With a slight change of the design, a well thought out walking path would create a waterfront pedestrian path,” Mullally told city commissioners last week after they already had approved the Terrace Point Landing plans."
"“With a slight change of the design, a well thought out walking path would create a waterfront pedestrian path,” Mullally told city commissioners last week after they already had approved the Terrace Point Landing plans."
TSA uniform perks more expensive than Marine Corps
TSA uniform perks more expensive than Marine Corps | WashingtonExaminer.com
"Under their new collective bargaining agreement, Transportation Security Administration officers get to spend more taxpayer money on their uniforms every year than a United States Marine Corps lieutenant can spend in a lifetime."
"Under their new collective bargaining agreement, Transportation Security Administration officers get to spend more taxpayer money on their uniforms every year than a United States Marine Corps lieutenant can spend in a lifetime."
Gas up 5 cents in West Michigan, but price tracking website shows wide gap among stations
Gas up 5 cents in West Michigan, but price tracking website shows wide gap among stations | MLive.com
It must still be Bush's fault.... right?
Gas is $3.45 here in far off Frisco, CO.
It must still be Bush's fault.... right?
Gas is $3.45 here in far off Frisco, CO.
Interstate 70 open after multi-car pileups
Interstate 70 open after multi-car pileups | SummitDaily.com
"Twenty-five vehicles crashed in the first accident just after 1 p.m. near the Silverthorne exit as heavy snowfall collected on the roads and limited visibility.
The second accident occurred just hours later, when 29 vehicles piled up on the eastbound lanes of I-70 between the two Frisco exits. "
We were smack dab in the middle of the 2nd group of crashes.
Only about an hour of stoppage and our exit was next so we ere lucky.
Our Holiday Inn is next to a big open area where they are dumping the crashed vehicles........ cool!
"Twenty-five vehicles crashed in the first accident just after 1 p.m. near the Silverthorne exit as heavy snowfall collected on the roads and limited visibility.
The second accident occurred just hours later, when 29 vehicles piled up on the eastbound lanes of I-70 between the two Frisco exits. "
We were smack dab in the middle of the 2nd group of crashes.
Only about an hour of stoppage and our exit was next so we ere lucky.
Our Holiday Inn is next to a big open area where they are dumping the crashed vehicles........ cool!
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Why Teens Are Tiring of Facebook
HARDOCP - Why Teens Are Tiring of Facebook
"Why Teens Are Tiring of Facebook
Nothing lasts forever and so it goes for Facebook.
Not that Facebook is suffering from a mass exodus of its teen-centric audience, but the signs are there that teens are turning from Facebook to smaller, simpler and less regulated sites.
Once a site becomes mainstream, teens will be the first to look for alternative sites to meet with their friends."
"Why Teens Are Tiring of Facebook
Nothing lasts forever and so it goes for Facebook.
Not that Facebook is suffering from a mass exodus of its teen-centric audience, but the signs are there that teens are turning from Facebook to smaller, simpler and less regulated sites.
Once a site becomes mainstream, teens will be the first to look for alternative sites to meet with their friends."
High School Student Disarms Gunman…Gets Suspended?
High School Student Disarms Gunman…Gets Suspended? | TheBlaze.com:
The school’s referral slip said he was given an “emergency suspension” for being involved in an “incident” with a weapon.
Lee County School District spokesman Alberto Rodriguez said in a statement that “If there is a potentially dangerous situation, Florida law allows the principal to suspend a student immediately pending a hearing.”
The school’s referral slip said he was given an “emergency suspension” for being involved in an “incident” with a weapon.
Lee County School District spokesman Alberto Rodriguez said in a statement that “If there is a potentially dangerous situation, Florida law allows the principal to suspend a student immediately pending a hearing.”
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Are You Living in a Fourth Amendment Exclusion Zone?
Are You Living in a Fourth Amendment Exclusion Zone?
"It all started in 2008, when the DHS declared that certain ‘border control agents’ could search the electronic belongings of individuals without suspicion — let alone a warrant.
Bypassing the rights provided by the Constitutional to every citizen of the United States, the DHS immediately came under fire for the policy.
The response?
The DHS promised to have the policy reviewed within 120 days.
The catch?
The review was done two years late and by their own review panel known as the Civil Liberties Impact division.
Absent of any independent input in their secretive review, the DHS published a brief document stating that the suspicionless search policy was perfectly reasonable.
Laptops, cell phones, camcorders, and all other gadgets were open game for the DHS within the ‘borders’ of the country."
"It all started in 2008, when the DHS declared that certain ‘border control agents’ could search the electronic belongings of individuals without suspicion — let alone a warrant.
Bypassing the rights provided by the Constitutional to every citizen of the United States, the DHS immediately came under fire for the policy.
The response?
The DHS promised to have the policy reviewed within 120 days.
The catch?
The review was done two years late and by their own review panel known as the Civil Liberties Impact division.
Absent of any independent input in their secretive review, the DHS published a brief document stating that the suspicionless search policy was perfectly reasonable.
Laptops, cell phones, camcorders, and all other gadgets were open game for the DHS within the ‘borders’ of the country."
Ammo Shortage Solutions: One Box Workout™
Ammo Shortage Solutions: One Box Workout™ - Officer.com:
"One Box Workout™
Dry-practice is extremely beneficial from the aspect of body mechanics and training neuromuscular pathways. However, as every fifteen year old boy knows, there is no actual substitute for the real thing.
When you hit the range to practice, you should first have a plan.
If your plan is simply to shoot up a hundred rounds, that’s little more than noise-generation and empty brass creation.
A couple of years ago I developed a simple base-line training or practice drill that I call the One Box Workout™."
"One Box Workout™
Dry-practice is extremely beneficial from the aspect of body mechanics and training neuromuscular pathways. However, as every fifteen year old boy knows, there is no actual substitute for the real thing.
When you hit the range to practice, you should first have a plan.
If your plan is simply to shoot up a hundred rounds, that’s little more than noise-generation and empty brass creation.
A couple of years ago I developed a simple base-line training or practice drill that I call the One Box Workout™."
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