Michigan sets dynamic ticket prices based on supply - ESPN:
"Michigan set its expected end zone initial dynamic prices to range anywhere from $65 (Akron) to $195 (Notre Dame) per seat. Michigan-Ohio State is estimated at $175 per seat at this point."
Friday, June 28, 2013
Bumblebee memorial scheduled for Sunday at Wilsonville Target
Bumblebee memorial scheduled for Sunday at Wilsonville Target | OregonLive.com:
"Fifty thousand bumblebees will be honored in a memorial this weekend at the Wilsonville Target where a majority of the insects died.
State officials directly linked the die-off to trees that had been sprayed with the insecticide Safari. "
"Fifty thousand bumblebees will be honored in a memorial this weekend at the Wilsonville Target where a majority of the insects died.
State officials directly linked the die-off to trees that had been sprayed with the insecticide Safari. "
HowStuffWorks "How to Unlock a Cell Phone or Smartphone"
HowStuffWorks "How to Unlock a Cell Phone or Smartphone":
"If you've ever wondered what the difference between a locked and an unlocked cell phone is, or if you've ever wondered if your phone can be unlocked, or how you can do it, we'll explain it to you in this article.
Plus, we'll tell you why having an unlocked phone can be a good thing, and whether or not it's legal."
"If you've ever wondered what the difference between a locked and an unlocked cell phone is, or if you've ever wondered if your phone can be unlocked, or how you can do it, we'll explain it to you in this article.
Plus, we'll tell you why having an unlocked phone can be a good thing, and whether or not it's legal."
Still catering to the 2%, Toledo opens city pools today
Still catering to the 2%, Toledo opens city pools today - WatchdogWire - Ohio:
"I did an analysis of pool usage in 2008 and found that Toledo pools really don’t have that high of attendance with maybe about 2% of the city’s population actually utilizing this ‘service.’
Based upon census data and cost at the time, I found it was costing the city about $120 per person served.
As I wrote at the time:
It would be cheaper to buy every kid in the city a membership to the Boys and Girls Club ($5 per year for 16-18 year olds, but only $3 for 7-15 year olds) which would give them access to ALL activities, not just the pools."
"I did an analysis of pool usage in 2008 and found that Toledo pools really don’t have that high of attendance with maybe about 2% of the city’s population actually utilizing this ‘service.’
Based upon census data and cost at the time, I found it was costing the city about $120 per person served.
As I wrote at the time:
It would be cheaper to buy every kid in the city a membership to the Boys and Girls Club ($5 per year for 16-18 year olds, but only $3 for 7-15 year olds) which would give them access to ALL activities, not just the pools."
Walker’s reforms allowed Wisconsin district to make bold changes to an unsustainable retirement program
Walker’s reforms allowed Wisconsin district to make bold changes to an unsustainable retirement program - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.:
"Relief finally came in the form of Act 10, Gov. Scott Walker’s landmark legislation, which allowed school districts to manage their labor budgets without union consent."
"Relief finally came in the form of Act 10, Gov. Scott Walker’s landmark legislation, which allowed school districts to manage their labor budgets without union consent."
Climate Alarmism’s 10,000 Commandments
Climate Alarmism’s 10,000 Commandments | Somewhat Reasonable:
"However, the manmade global warming “disasters” exist only in computer models and assertions by scientists who are addicted to billions in government Climate Armageddon grants. Moreover, the “preventative measures” are far worse than the disasters EPA claims to be preventing."
"However, the manmade global warming “disasters” exist only in computer models and assertions by scientists who are addicted to billions in government Climate Armageddon grants. Moreover, the “preventative measures” are far worse than the disasters EPA claims to be preventing."
AVOID THE NEED FOR SPYING USING ONE NOT-SO-WEIRD TRICK
Ann Coulter - June 19, 2013 - AVOID THE NEED FOR SPYING USING ONE NOT-SO-WEIRD TRICK
"Not only do our post-1965 immigration policies create an unemployment problem, not only have they massively increased the crime rate, but now all Americans are being asked to give up their civil liberties to fulfill Teddy Kennedy's dream of bringing the entire Third World to live right here in America. (And vote Democrat!)
When we're referring to "American citizen Anwar al-Awlaki" -- provoking Rand Paul to carry on for 13 hours about Obama killing an "American citizen" with a drone -- the phrase "American citizen" has lost its essential meaning.
We don't have a drone problem.
We don't have a spying problem.
We have an immigration problem. "
"Not only do our post-1965 immigration policies create an unemployment problem, not only have they massively increased the crime rate, but now all Americans are being asked to give up their civil liberties to fulfill Teddy Kennedy's dream of bringing the entire Third World to live right here in America. (And vote Democrat!)
When we're referring to "American citizen Anwar al-Awlaki" -- provoking Rand Paul to carry on for 13 hours about Obama killing an "American citizen" with a drone -- the phrase "American citizen" has lost its essential meaning.
We don't have a drone problem.
We don't have a spying problem.
We have an immigration problem. "
Why both employment and unemployment rate for Muskegon County grew in May
Why both employment and unemployment rate for Muskegon County grew in May | MLive.com:
"The unemployment rate in May edged up from 8.1 percent to 8.7 percent for the Muskegon-Norton Shores metro area, which encompasses the county.
At the same time, the total number of non-farm jobs jumped to 63,400, up from 62,000 in April, according to statistics released Thursday, June 27 by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget."
"The unemployment rate in May edged up from 8.1 percent to 8.7 percent for the Muskegon-Norton Shores metro area, which encompasses the county.
At the same time, the total number of non-farm jobs jumped to 63,400, up from 62,000 in April, according to statistics released Thursday, June 27 by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget."
Inspector General Finds Park Police Lost Track of Weapons
Inspector General Finds Park Police Lost Track of Weapons | NBC4 Washington:
"The U.S. Park Police, the law enforcement agency responsible for safeguarding the National Mall and critical American landmarks, has lost track of a large supply of handguns, rifles and shotguns, according to a harshly critical report issued Thursday."
"The U.S. Park Police, the law enforcement agency responsible for safeguarding the National Mall and critical American landmarks, has lost track of a large supply of handguns, rifles and shotguns, according to a harshly critical report issued Thursday."
Washington Post defends study that bashes U.S. teacher training colleges
Washington Post defends study that bashes U.S. teacher training colleges - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.:
"The National Council on Teacher Quality’s report concludes that the “mediocrity” of teacher training programs in U.S. colleges and universities – perpetuated by low admissions standards and inadequate student teaching experiences – is resulting in poorly prepared and ineffective educators in the classroom."
"The National Council on Teacher Quality’s report concludes that the “mediocrity” of teacher training programs in U.S. colleges and universities – perpetuated by low admissions standards and inadequate student teaching experiences – is resulting in poorly prepared and ineffective educators in the classroom."
Global Warming And Climate Change: There's Nothing To Fight Against
Global Warming And Climate Change: There's Nothing To Fight Against - Investors.com:
"The feared warming predicted by models simply hasn't materialized. The flaw is so obvious that even the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is having to acknowledge that maybe there's nothing to this global warming after all.
"If things continue as they have been, in five years, at the latest, we will need to acknowledge that something is fundamentally wrong with our climate models," Hans Van Storch, the IPCC report's lead author has admitted to Spiegel, the German magazine.
"But even today, we are finding it very difficult to reconcile actual temperature trends with our expectations."
"The feared warming predicted by models simply hasn't materialized. The flaw is so obvious that even the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is having to acknowledge that maybe there's nothing to this global warming after all.
"If things continue as they have been, in five years, at the latest, we will need to acknowledge that something is fundamentally wrong with our climate models," Hans Van Storch, the IPCC report's lead author has admitted to Spiegel, the German magazine.
"But even today, we are finding it very difficult to reconcile actual temperature trends with our expectations."
Buena Vista clerk who made racial slur hears more calls for resignation, says 'we need to heal'
Buena Vista clerk who made racial slur hears more calls for resignation, says 'we need to heal' | MLive.com
Paula Dean gone but democrat clerk still on the public dole.
Paula Dean gone but democrat clerk still on the public dole.
How to curb obesity: Tax calories, study says
How to curb obesity: Tax calories, study says - The Washington Post:
"There may be an economic cure for the nation’s obesity: Hike the price of food.
Raising the price of a calorie for home consumption by 10 percent might lower the percentage of body fat in youths about 8 or 9 percent, according to new research from the National Bureau of Economic Research."
"There may be an economic cure for the nation’s obesity: Hike the price of food.
Raising the price of a calorie for home consumption by 10 percent might lower the percentage of body fat in youths about 8 or 9 percent, according to new research from the National Bureau of Economic Research."
Grand Rapids man arrested for selling catfish caught in Kalamazoo River
Grand Rapids man arrested for selling catfish caught in Kalamazoo River | MLive.com:
"A Grand Rapids man has been arrested after allegedly selling sport-caught catfish to undercover wildlife officers who arranged the purchase on a social media website.
The man is accused of selling 14 catfish taken from the Kalamazoo River in Allegan County by placing an advertisement on a social media website, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Buying and selling game fish or their parts is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment and a fine between $250 and $1,000."
"A Grand Rapids man has been arrested after allegedly selling sport-caught catfish to undercover wildlife officers who arranged the purchase on a social media website.
The man is accused of selling 14 catfish taken from the Kalamazoo River in Allegan County by placing an advertisement on a social media website, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Buying and selling game fish or their parts is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment and a fine between $250 and $1,000."
Kent County rejects $2.5 million offer for downtown property from Secchia-controlled real estate firm
Kent County rejects $2.5 million offer for downtown property from Secchia-controlled real estate firm | MLive.com:
"GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kent County has rejected an offer to buy property along the east side of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids from a company partly owned and managed by former Ambassador to Italy Peter Secchia.
Secchia’s SIBSCO LLC's proposal to buy property at 511, 519 and 525 Monroe Ave. NW for $2.5 million and build a mixed-use development was the sole offer for land, which was being offered for sale by the county.
The bid on the property, behind the downtown U.S. Postal Service facility and the DeVos family's RDV Corp.-owned Olds Manor, also included the county's parcel across the street at 520 Monroe Ave. NW.
The county paid $2.8 million for the land in 2004 as a possible new location for its offices amid discussions for a hotel on Calder Plaza - where the county building and Grand Rapids City Hall are located - that never materialized."
"GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kent County has rejected an offer to buy property along the east side of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids from a company partly owned and managed by former Ambassador to Italy Peter Secchia.
Secchia’s SIBSCO LLC's proposal to buy property at 511, 519 and 525 Monroe Ave. NW for $2.5 million and build a mixed-use development was the sole offer for land, which was being offered for sale by the county.
The bid on the property, behind the downtown U.S. Postal Service facility and the DeVos family's RDV Corp.-owned Olds Manor, also included the county's parcel across the street at 520 Monroe Ave. NW.
The county paid $2.8 million for the land in 2004 as a possible new location for its offices amid discussions for a hotel on Calder Plaza - where the county building and Grand Rapids City Hall are located - that never materialized."
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Police Departments Caught Selling Guns They Get Through Gun Guybacks
Police Departments Caught Selling Guns They Get Through Gun Guybacks // Mr. Conservative:
"What do police do with all those guns they take in at those so-called gun buy-back programs?
Apparently they sell them for a profit!
This is what UPI news found from a police department outside Chicago.
The St. Charles Police hosted one of these gun buy-back things to “get guns off the streets.”
But what did the police do?
They turned around and sold many of the guns to make a profit and put those guns right back “on the streets.”
How did the police justify this?
Why, it’s a “budget friendly” move, chief James Lamkin said"
"What do police do with all those guns they take in at those so-called gun buy-back programs?
Apparently they sell them for a profit!
This is what UPI news found from a police department outside Chicago.
The St. Charles Police hosted one of these gun buy-back things to “get guns off the streets.”
But what did the police do?
They turned around and sold many of the guns to make a profit and put those guns right back “on the streets.”
How did the police justify this?
Why, it’s a “budget friendly” move, chief James Lamkin said"
Despite Media Claims, Michigan Among Highest Job Growth States
Despite Media Claims, Michigan Among Highest Job Growth States [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"Michigan Radio, a division of NPR, recently highlighted Gov. Rick Snyder’s policies such as right-to-work and cutting business taxes and then described the state’s job growth as "anemic."
"There has been some growth in jobs, but it's been kind of anemic," said Michigan Radio Host Lester Graham in audio posted on the station's website.
However, since the recession ended in June 2009, Michigan has had the sixth-highest job growth in the nation at 6.4 percent,"
"Michigan Radio, a division of NPR, recently highlighted Gov. Rick Snyder’s policies such as right-to-work and cutting business taxes and then described the state’s job growth as "anemic."
"There has been some growth in jobs, but it's been kind of anemic," said Michigan Radio Host Lester Graham in audio posted on the station's website.
However, since the recession ended in June 2009, Michigan has had the sixth-highest job growth in the nation at 6.4 percent,"
Michigan Senate workgroup to study Medicaid proposal: 'Debate and discussion … is not over'
Michigan Senate workgroup to study Medicaid proposal: 'Debate and discussion … is not over' | MLive.com:
"Richardville said last week that his caucus needed more time to consider the measure, which the House spent weeks developing and debating in committee.
He did not expect to reconvene until late August.
A Senate session is technically scheduled for July 3, and Democrats have said they will be there and will be ready to vote."
"Richardville said last week that his caucus needed more time to consider the measure, which the House spent weeks developing and debating in committee.
He did not expect to reconvene until late August.
A Senate session is technically scheduled for July 3, and Democrats have said they will be there and will be ready to vote."
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Collapse Is Happening, Cities Can't Sell Their Muni Bonds.
Collapse Is Happening, Cities Can't Sell Their Muni Bonds. | Economy:
"With yields on the U.S. municipal bond market rising, local issuers on Monday postponed another six bond sales, totaling $331 million, that were originally scheduled to price later this week.
Since mid-June, on the prospect that the Federal Reserve could change course on its easy monetary policy as the economy improves, the municipal bond market has seen a total of $2.6 billion in sales either canceled or delayed.
Last week a total of nine deals for $2.3 billion were postponed."
"With yields on the U.S. municipal bond market rising, local issuers on Monday postponed another six bond sales, totaling $331 million, that were originally scheduled to price later this week.
Since mid-June, on the prospect that the Federal Reserve could change course on its easy monetary policy as the economy improves, the municipal bond market has seen a total of $2.6 billion in sales either canceled or delayed.
Last week a total of nine deals for $2.3 billion were postponed."
Prosecution Attempts Gag Order in Jared Marcum NRA T-Shirt Case
Prosecution Attempts Gag Order in Jared Marcum NRA T-Shirt Case - WOWK 13 Charleston, Huntington WV News, Weather, Sports:
"Prosecutors were hoping to bar Jared, his father and his lawyer from sharing their story with the press, under the guise that their request would serve Jared's better interest, something Jared's father Allen Lardieri sees as ironic."
"Prosecutors were hoping to bar Jared, his father and his lawyer from sharing their story with the press, under the guise that their request would serve Jared's better interest, something Jared's father Allen Lardieri sees as ironic."
US First-Quarter GDP Gets a Haircut, Rises 1.8%
US First-Quarter GDP Gets a Haircut, Rises 1.8%:
"Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.8 percent annual rate, the Commerce Department said in its final estimate on Wednesday.
Output was previously reported to have risen at a 2.4 percent pace after a 0.4 percent stall speed in the fourth quarter."
"Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.8 percent annual rate, the Commerce Department said in its final estimate on Wednesday.
Output was previously reported to have risen at a 2.4 percent pace after a 0.4 percent stall speed in the fourth quarter."
Amtrak Food Costs are Off the Rails, Congressman Says
Amtrak Food Costs are Off the Rails, Congressman Says | Heartlander Magazine:
"Amtrak trains featuring gourmet menus in their café cars are losing more than $400 per passenger ticket, and a leading House Republican wants an investigation."
"Amtrak trains featuring gourmet menus in their café cars are losing more than $400 per passenger ticket, and a leading House Republican wants an investigation."
Can We Actually Even Tell if Humans Are Affecting the Climate?
PJ Lifestyle » Can We Actually Even Tell if Humans Are Affecting the Climate?:
"We know, with great certainty, that the overall average temperature of the Earth has warmed by several degreees in the last 400 years, since the end of the Little Ice Age.
Before that was a period called the Medieval Warm Period; before that was another cold period; and back at the time of the Romans there was a long period that was significantly warmer — Southern Britain was a wine-growing region.
What we’re a lot less certain about is “why?”
"We know, with great certainty, that the overall average temperature of the Earth has warmed by several degreees in the last 400 years, since the end of the Little Ice Age.
Before that was a period called the Medieval Warm Period; before that was another cold period; and back at the time of the Romans there was a long period that was significantly warmer — Southern Britain was a wine-growing region.
What we’re a lot less certain about is “why?”
Barack Obama to cut emissions in vow to save planet
Barack Obama to cut emissions in vow to save planet - Telegraph:
"The president also surprised environmentalists by signalling he would reject a controversial oil pipeline if it was found to “significantly exacerbate” the problem of carbon pollution."
"The president also surprised environmentalists by signalling he would reject a controversial oil pipeline if it was found to “significantly exacerbate” the problem of carbon pollution."
Obama mocks skeptics of climate change as ‘flat-Earth society’
Obama mocks skeptics of climate change as ‘flat-Earth society’ - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room:
"President Obama angrily blasted climate change skeptics during his energy policy speech Tuesday at Georgetown University, saying he lacked "patience for anyone who denies that this problem is real."
"We don't have time for a meeting of the flat-Earth society," Obama said.
"Sticking your head in the sand might make you feel safer, but it's not going to protect you from the coming storm."
Earlier in his remarks, Obama said the "overwhelming judgement of science, of chemistry, of physics, and millions of measurements" put "to rest" questions about pollution affecting the environment.
"The planet is warming. Human activity is contributing to it," Obama said."
"President Obama angrily blasted climate change skeptics during his energy policy speech Tuesday at Georgetown University, saying he lacked "patience for anyone who denies that this problem is real."
"We don't have time for a meeting of the flat-Earth society," Obama said.
"Sticking your head in the sand might make you feel safer, but it's not going to protect you from the coming storm."
Earlier in his remarks, Obama said the "overwhelming judgement of science, of chemistry, of physics, and millions of measurements" put "to rest" questions about pollution affecting the environment.
"The planet is warming. Human activity is contributing to it," Obama said."
My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Today
My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Today:
"9. TEXAS TO MAKE HISTORY
The nation's busiest death penalty state plans to execute its 500th inmate tonight - a woman convicted of killing her neighbor with a candelabra in the 1990s."
"9. TEXAS TO MAKE HISTORY
The nation's busiest death penalty state plans to execute its 500th inmate tonight - a woman convicted of killing her neighbor with a candelabra in the 1990s."
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