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WH Climate Adviser: ‘A War on Coal Is Exactly What’s Needed.’
UPDATE: A snarky reader emails: “Given the success of the War on Poverty and the War on Drugs, if I’m Big Coal, I’m praying for a War on Coal.”
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Proposed facility-share arrangement involving Muskegon Farmers Market and Bike Time stalls
Proposed facility-share arrangement involving Muskegon Farmers Market and Bike Time stalls | MLive.com:
"Vice Mayor Larry Spataro moved to postpone the vote and Mayor Gawron was the only commission member to vote no.
"I just want to make sure we don't create any hardships for the farmers," Spataro said.
"Every single person that has approached me on this issue who lives in the city of Muskegon has indicated that their preference is to support the market.
It's the commitment that we made and I want to make sure that this agreement is in that spirit."
"Vice Mayor Larry Spataro moved to postpone the vote and Mayor Gawron was the only commission member to vote no.
"I just want to make sure we don't create any hardships for the farmers," Spataro said.
"Every single person that has approached me on this issue who lives in the city of Muskegon has indicated that their preference is to support the market.
It's the commitment that we made and I want to make sure that this agreement is in that spirit."
Wayne State board to vote Wednesday on tuition hike; reports put increase at about 9%
Wayne State board to vote Wednesday on tuition hike; reports put increase at about 9% | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour will ask for a tuition increase well above last year's 3.88 percent hike – and by some estimates about 9 percent -- when he proposes his budget and tuition rates to the Board of Governors on Wednesday."
"Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour will ask for a tuition increase well above last year's 3.88 percent hike – and by some estimates about 9 percent -- when he proposes his budget and tuition rates to the Board of Governors on Wednesday."
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Ready for Hillary PAC opens online shop
Ready for Hillary PAC opens online shop - The Hill's Ballot Box:"Ready for Hillary, the unofficial super-PAC working to draft Hillary Clinton to run for president in 2016, has launched an online store offering shirts and buttons for supporters."
Be afwade,vewy afwade.....
New Immigration Bill Has Taxpayer Subsidized ObamaCars for Youths
New Immigration Bill Has Taxpayer Subsidized ObamaCars for Youths - ALIPAC:
"Breitbart News has learned there is a provision included in the immigration bill that could be used to give free cars, motorcycles, scooters or other vehicles to young people around the country over a period of 15 months after the bill passes.
The new provision is a result of the latest addition to the Corker-Hoeven amendment, which is essentially an entirely new version of the bill."
"Breitbart News has learned there is a provision included in the immigration bill that could be used to give free cars, motorcycles, scooters or other vehicles to young people around the country over a period of 15 months after the bill passes.
The new provision is a result of the latest addition to the Corker-Hoeven amendment, which is essentially an entirely new version of the bill."
Flying history: B-17 bomber lands in Muskegon for tours, flights (video)
Flying history: B-17 bomber lands in Muskegon for tours, flights (video) | MLive.com:
"The crew operating the plane will offer $5 ground tours and flights starting at $425 apiece 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Thursday, June 27, at the Muskegon County Airport, 99 Sinclair Drive.
The group operating the plane, the Mesa, Ariz.-base of the non-profit Commemorative Air Force, plans to fly it from Muskegon for Toronto first thing Friday morning."
"The crew operating the plane will offer $5 ground tours and flights starting at $425 apiece 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Thursday, June 27, at the Muskegon County Airport, 99 Sinclair Drive.
The group operating the plane, the Mesa, Ariz.-base of the non-profit Commemorative Air Force, plans to fly it from Muskegon for Toronto first thing Friday morning."
Monday, June 24, 2013
B-17 Bomber from WWII now at Muskegon Airport thru Thursday!
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B-17 Bomber from WWII coming to Muskegon Airport | wzzm13.com:
"The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was the primary bomber used by the U.S. Air Force against Nazi Germany. Of the 12,731 B-17s originally built, less than ten remain in flying condition and only a very few fly regularly.
Nose art of the Sentimental Journey features Betty Grable, the number-one pin-up girl of the World War II era.
The aircraft is named after a song made popular by Doris Day in 1945."
To Book a B-17 Flight
Call our Ride Coordinator
(602) 448-9415
or email b17rc@azcaf.org
$5 tours of the Legend.
Or take the flight of your lifetime!
B-17 Bomber from WWII coming to Muskegon Airport | wzzm13.com:"The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was the primary bomber used by the U.S. Air Force against Nazi Germany. Of the 12,731 B-17s originally built, less than ten remain in flying condition and only a very few fly regularly.
Nose art of the Sentimental Journey features Betty Grable, the number-one pin-up girl of the World War II era.
The aircraft is named after a song made popular by Doris Day in 1945."
To Book a B-17 Flight
Call our Ride Coordinator
(602) 448-9415
or email b17rc@azcaf.org
$5 tours of the Legend.
Or take the flight of your lifetime!
Where Are We Now? - A World View
Where Are We Now? - A World View | Zero Hedge:
"Wondering why the money world got its knickers in a twist last week?
The answer is simple: the global economy is breaking apart and its constituent major players are doing face-plants on the downhill slope of a no-longer-cheap-oil way of life.
Let’s look at them case by case."
"Wondering why the money world got its knickers in a twist last week?
The answer is simple: the global economy is breaking apart and its constituent major players are doing face-plants on the downhill slope of a no-longer-cheap-oil way of life.
Let’s look at them case by case."
Bolton Plans a Tour of Early-Primary States
Bolton Plans a Tour of Early-Primary States | National Review Online:
"Enter John Bolton. Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is being encouraged by several leading conservative power brokers to consider a presidential bid."
"Enter John Bolton. Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is being encouraged by several leading conservative power brokers to consider a presidential bid."
Shirt Focus of Free-Speech Fight
Shirt Focus of Free-Speech Fight | RealClearPolitics:
"Today, if a West Virginia schoolboy were to wear a T-shirt sporting that slogan and accompanied by those rifles, he'd risk suspension, arrest and prosecution.
That's happening currently to 14-year-old Jared Marcum in Logan County, W.Va."
"Today, if a West Virginia schoolboy were to wear a T-shirt sporting that slogan and accompanied by those rifles, he'd risk suspension, arrest and prosecution.
That's happening currently to 14-year-old Jared Marcum in Logan County, W.Va."
Why Is Congress Rushing To Pass A Bad Immigration Bill?
Why Is Congress Rushing To Pass A Bad Immigration Bill? - Investors.com
Among other things, the bill:
• Adds $1.5 billion to President Obama's failed jobs stimulus, a gift to socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
• Turns the Travel Promotion Act, which was supposed to end in 2015, into a permanent program at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars. Prime beneficiaries? Las Vegas casino interests, a gift to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada.
• Makes a range of serious crimes for which U.S. citizens can be arrested and imprisoned — including assault and battery, drunk driving and tax fraud — "waivable" for illegal immigrants when it comes to their amnesty status.
• Gives Alaskan "Seafood processing" jobs special status as "shortage occupations," letting those industries hire low-skilled illegal immigrants to fill "temporary" jobs, a bipartisan favor to Alaska Sens. Mark Begich (Democrat) and Lisa Murkowski (Republican).
That, no doubt, isn't a comprehensive list. But since no one has read the bill — the latest version of immigration reform was issued less than 75 hours before Monday's vote — it's impossible even to say how much pork is in the bill the Senate is voting on.
Dearborn McDonald's drop halal food after lawsuit
Dearborn McDonald's drop halal food after lawsuit | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The only two McDonald's restaurants in the United States that serve food prepared according to Islamic law have stopped doing so.
The fast food giant and a Michigan franchise owner agreed to a $700,000 legal settlement in April after a customer sued.
The fast-food giant said in a statement Monday that the locations in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, which has a large Muslim population, no longer offer a halal McChicken sandwich or Chicken McNuggets "to focus on our national core menu."
"The only two McDonald's restaurants in the United States that serve food prepared according to Islamic law have stopped doing so.
The fast food giant and a Michigan franchise owner agreed to a $700,000 legal settlement in April after a customer sued.
The fast-food giant said in a statement Monday that the locations in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, which has a large Muslim population, no longer offer a halal McChicken sandwich or Chicken McNuggets "to focus on our national core menu."
Man Has 140 lb Testicles Removed...Considered Selling on Ebay
Man Has 140 lb Testicles Removed...Considered Selling on Ebay:
"A Las Vegas man, Wesley Warren, 49, has undergone a 13-hour procedure to remove his 114 lb testicles after they became swollen after a bizarre incident by which he squashed them while sleeping. "
"A Las Vegas man, Wesley Warren, 49, has undergone a 13-hour procedure to remove his 114 lb testicles after they became swollen after a bizarre incident by which he squashed them while sleeping. "
Dissension and fiscal woes beset the Girl Scouts
Dissension and fiscal woes beset the Girl Scouts - New York News | NYC Breaking News:
"I am worried that America's Girl Scouts are now selling cookies to fund pension plans instead of camping," wrote Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa"
"I am worried that America's Girl Scouts are now selling cookies to fund pension plans instead of camping," wrote Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa"
See how Muskegon-area high school students performed on statewide tests (Chart)
See how Muskegon-area high school students performed on statewide tests (Chart) | MLive.com:
| High school | ACT | Math | Reading |
| Coopersville | 20.6 | 30% | 62% |
| Fruitport | 18.6 | 21% | 44% |
| Grand Haven | 21.6 | 43% | 72% |
| Holton | 18 | 19% | 37% |
| Mona Shores | 20.7 | 29% | 56% |
| Montague | 18.2 | 26% | 52% |
| Muskegon | 16.9 | 9% | 31% |
| Muskegon Heights | 13.5 | 0% | 8% |
| North Muskegon | 21.7 | 35% | 71% |
| Oakridge | 18.5 | 18% | 47% |
| Orchard View | 18.4 | 12% | 48% |
| Ravenna | 19.4 | 24% | 51% |
| Reeths-Puffer | 18.8 | 19% | 56% |
| Spring Lake | 22.3 | 43% | 75% |
| WayPoint | 15.3 | 3% | 20% |
| Whitehall | 19.5 | 20% | 52% |
| Musk. Catholic Central | 22.7 | 50% | 64% |
| West. Mich. Christian | 20.8 | 59% | 60% |
B-17 in Muskegon! June 24
Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force:
B17 CALENDAR (602) 448-9415
(602) 448-9415
or email b17rc@azcaf.org
B17 CALENDAR (602) 448-9415
To Book a B-17 Flight
Call our Ride Coordinator(602) 448-9415
or email b17rc@azcaf.org
Best And Worst Majors For Earning Money
Best And Worst Majors For Earning Money - Business Insider:
"Engineering majors in particular have the highest median earnings out of college, while arts, humanities and liberal arts, psychology and social work, and life/physical science majors tie for the lowest earnings."
"Engineering majors in particular have the highest median earnings out of college, while arts, humanities and liberal arts, psychology and social work, and life/physical science majors tie for the lowest earnings."
Community Classes | The Culinary Institute of Michigan
Community Classes | The Culinary Institute of Michigan:
"Join us this summer as we explore a variety of culinary trends. Classes begin in July and continue through the month of August. Pick the perfect class that you’ve been waiting to learn more about, or attend all five classes and end your summer a culinary somebody!"
"Join us this summer as we explore a variety of culinary trends. Classes begin in July and continue through the month of August. Pick the perfect class that you’ve been waiting to learn more about, or attend all five classes and end your summer a culinary somebody!"
Get Shafted America!
The American Spectator : Get Shafted America!
New propaganda campaign exposes a central lie behind the push for Obamacare.
Late last week, while perusing the press releases that flooded my inbox announcing a nationwide public relations effort called “Get Covered America,” I was reminded of a Woody Allen gag: “There are worse things than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?” With gleeful subject lines like, “New Video Introduces ‘Get Covered America’ Campaign,” the emails suggestthat many Americans are about to experience the grim fate that Allen described. They will be relentlessly hectored until they contact an Obamacare exchange to learn about insurance — and other opportunities.
Get Covered America is the long-anticipated propaganda campaign launched by Enroll America, a “nonpartisan” organization whose ostensible mission is to help the uninsured navigate the exchanges. In reality, Enroll America is an Obama administration front group funded with money extorted from the insurance industry. The story is by now familiar. Congress declined to fund an advertising campaign for Obamacare, so HHS Commissar Sebelius initiated“stakeholder conversations about the… health care law.” In other words, she contacted the insurers she regulates and suggested that the exchanges would be pay-to-play operations.
Thus, Enroll America is typical of the day-to-day skullduggery that defines the Obama regime. It’s not exactly shocking to find that Sebelius or any of her accomplices in this most corrupt of presidential administrations has behaved unethically.
Democrats to Shut Off Debate On a Bill No One Has Read
Democrats to Shut Off Debate On a Bill No One Has Read | Power Line:
"Tomorrow, Harry Reid will call for cloture on the Gang of Eight’s immigration bill as amended by Corker-Hoeven, a 1,200-page bill that no one–literally no one, given the fact that it was drafted by committee–has read. It is a remarkable moment in American history. "
"Tomorrow, Harry Reid will call for cloture on the Gang of Eight’s immigration bill as amended by Corker-Hoeven, a 1,200-page bill that no one–literally no one, given the fact that it was drafted by committee–has read. It is a remarkable moment in American history. "
'Welfare State' Doesn't Adequately Describe How Much America's Poor Control Your Wallet
'Welfare State' Doesn't Adequately Describe How Much America's Poor Control Your Wallet - Forbes:
"....“no matter how large the welfare state, liberal politicians and writers have accused it of being shamefully small” and “contemptibly austere.”
Barbara Ehrenreich expressed the same attitude in her book, Nickled and Dimed: “guilt doesn’t go anywhere near far enough; the appropriate emotion is shame” regarding the stingy miserliness of America’s welfare state.
Once such a decision is made, habits are formed, and many continue to vote reflexively Democrat, regardless of facts on the ground. "
"....“no matter how large the welfare state, liberal politicians and writers have accused it of being shamefully small” and “contemptibly austere.”
Barbara Ehrenreich expressed the same attitude in her book, Nickled and Dimed: “guilt doesn’t go anywhere near far enough; the appropriate emotion is shame” regarding the stingy miserliness of America’s welfare state.
Once such a decision is made, habits are formed, and many continue to vote reflexively Democrat, regardless of facts on the ground. "
Milton Friedman on the difference between being: a) pro-free enterprise and b) being pro-business
Milton Friedman on the difference between being: a) pro-free enterprise and b) being pro-business | AEIdeas:
"You must separate out being “pro free-enterprise” from being “pro-business.”
The two greatest enemies of the free enterprise system in my opinion have been on one hand my fellow intellectuals, and on the other hand, the big businessmen – for opposite reasons.
Almost every businessman is in favor of free enterprise for everybody else, but special privilege and special government protection for himself.
As a result, they have been a major force in undermining the free enterprise system.
Stop kidding yourself into thinking you can use the business community as a way to promote free enterprise.
Unfortunately, most of them are not our friends in that respect."
"You must separate out being “pro free-enterprise” from being “pro-business.”
The two greatest enemies of the free enterprise system in my opinion have been on one hand my fellow intellectuals, and on the other hand, the big businessmen – for opposite reasons.
Almost every businessman is in favor of free enterprise for everybody else, but special privilege and special government protection for himself.
As a result, they have been a major force in undermining the free enterprise system.
Stop kidding yourself into thinking you can use the business community as a way to promote free enterprise.
Unfortunately, most of them are not our friends in that respect."
Transgender 6-year-old wins civil rights case to use girls' bathroom at Colorado school
Transgender 6-year-old wins civil rights case to use girls' bathroom at Colorado school | Fox News:
"The Colorado Civil Rights Division has ruled an elementary school discriminated against a transgender 6-year-old child by barring her from using the girls' bathroom.
KDVR reports the New York-based Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund announced the ruling Sunday, and said they would hold a news conference Monday to explain the decision in the case of Coy Mathis, who was born a boy but identifies as a girl."
"The Colorado Civil Rights Division has ruled an elementary school discriminated against a transgender 6-year-old child by barring her from using the girls' bathroom.
KDVR reports the New York-based Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund announced the ruling Sunday, and said they would hold a news conference Monday to explain the decision in the case of Coy Mathis, who was born a boy but identifies as a girl."
Woman found lying in Flint street after beaten, dragged; 15-year-old girl among suspects
Woman found lying in Flint street after beaten, dragged; 15-year-old girl among suspects | MLive.com:
"FLINT, MI -- Police are searching for three suspects, including a teenage girl and two males, after they allegedly beat and dragged a 58-year-old woman down Iowa Avenue.
..Several witnesses in the area said a 15-year-old girl and two men were seen assaulting the woman, dragging and striking her several times, before they fled from the scene in an unknown direction."
"FLINT, MI -- Police are searching for three suspects, including a teenage girl and two males, after they allegedly beat and dragged a 58-year-old woman down Iowa Avenue.
..Several witnesses in the area said a 15-year-old girl and two men were seen assaulting the woman, dragging and striking her several times, before they fled from the scene in an unknown direction."
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Public cost of arena tied to biz taxpayers
Public cost of arena tied to biz taxpayers | Crain's Detroit Business: "
"General Motors Co. and other downtown corporations will be the chief funders via their property taxes of the public portion of the $650 million Detroit Red Wings arena and entertainment district under a plan announced last week.
Detroit's Downtown Development Authority intends to use $284.5 million in property taxes captured within its 615-acre downtown district to pay off bonds issued by the state to build the 18,000-seat arena at Woodward Avenue and I-75.
GM has the largest taxable value within that district, and it and other corporations, along with small- and medium-sized property owners, will foot some of the arena's bill through property taxes.
.....What's different here is that Detroit doesn't have the ability to issue bonds, and the state is doing that," he said.
Zimbalist also said he's surprised at the public-private ratio of the project costs.
"It seems like they could have leaned on Ilitch a little bit more here. He's done pretty well with that franchise and he's got deep pockets," he said. "
"General Motors Co. and other downtown corporations will be the chief funders via their property taxes of the public portion of the $650 million Detroit Red Wings arena and entertainment district under a plan announced last week.
Detroit's Downtown Development Authority intends to use $284.5 million in property taxes captured within its 615-acre downtown district to pay off bonds issued by the state to build the 18,000-seat arena at Woodward Avenue and I-75.
GM has the largest taxable value within that district, and it and other corporations, along with small- and medium-sized property owners, will foot some of the arena's bill through property taxes.
.....What's different here is that Detroit doesn't have the ability to issue bonds, and the state is doing that," he said.
Zimbalist also said he's surprised at the public-private ratio of the project costs.
"It seems like they could have leaned on Ilitch a little bit more here. He's done pretty well with that franchise and he's got deep pockets," he said. "
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