Sunday, July 14, 2013
Today is anniversary of Michigan's hottest temperature, but not from where you would expect it
Today is anniversary of Michigan's hottest temperature, but not from where you would expect it | MLive.com:
"The hottest temperature recorded in Michigan was 112°, and it happened in Mio, in far northern Michigan.
In fact, as you head south in Michigan, the highest temperature ever recorded at a location seems to go down. Saginaw had an all-time record high of 111° and Flint had a record high of 108° on the same day, July 13, 1936.
Grand Rapids also hit 108°, but that was a week earlier in 1936."
"The hottest temperature recorded in Michigan was 112°, and it happened in Mio, in far northern Michigan.
In fact, as you head south in Michigan, the highest temperature ever recorded at a location seems to go down. Saginaw had an all-time record high of 111° and Flint had a record high of 108° on the same day, July 13, 1936.
Grand Rapids also hit 108°, but that was a week earlier in 1936."
Done deal: Muskegon planners approve final farmers market plans, construction continues at site
Done deal: Muskegon planners approve final farmers market plans, construction continues at site
"A regional real estate official for the U.S. Post Office raised the parking issue in a new light. The new market adjacent to the historic post office will cause postal customers parking issues on the days the market is operating, according to Marla Larsen-Williams of the regional postal headquarters in Bloomingdale, Ill.
“We are not in support of the new farmers market plans,” Larsen-Williams told planning commissioners at their Thursday, July 11 meeting. “We have issues and do have concerns.”
The first issue is availability of parking around the immediate area of the post office and new market location. The second issue is introducing large crowds in that area of downtown creates a security issue for postal vehicles and property."
"A regional real estate official for the U.S. Post Office raised the parking issue in a new light. The new market adjacent to the historic post office will cause postal customers parking issues on the days the market is operating, according to Marla Larsen-Williams of the regional postal headquarters in Bloomingdale, Ill.
“We are not in support of the new farmers market plans,” Larsen-Williams told planning commissioners at their Thursday, July 11 meeting. “We have issues and do have concerns.”
The first issue is availability of parking around the immediate area of the post office and new market location. The second issue is introducing large crowds in that area of downtown creates a security issue for postal vehicles and property."
State Attorneys General v. Novelty Coffee Mugs
State Attorneys General v. Novelty Coffee Mugs | Cato @ Liberty:
"Following a letter from 22 state attorneys general, Urban Outfitters has agreed to stop selling a humorous mug with a “Prescription: Coffee” design.
The AGs argued that prescription drug abuse is a very serious matter and not something to be joked about. "
"Following a letter from 22 state attorneys general, Urban Outfitters has agreed to stop selling a humorous mug with a “Prescription: Coffee” design.
The AGs argued that prescription drug abuse is a very serious matter and not something to be joked about. "
Saturday, July 13, 2013
ZIMMEMAN VERDICT REACHED: Not Guilty.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » ZIMMEMAN VERDICT REACHED: Not Guilty.
This is a prosecution that never should have been brought — as, indeed, the responsible authorities had already concluded before the case was turned into a political circus.
But count on Obama, Sharpton, et al., to use this to promote racial division.
UPDATE: “So a Hispanic shoots a black and is acquitted by women, but it’s still white men’s fault.”
This is a prosecution that never should have been brought — as, indeed, the responsible authorities had already concluded before the case was turned into a political circus.
But count on Obama, Sharpton, et al., to use this to promote racial division.
UPDATE: “So a Hispanic shoots a black and is acquitted by women, but it’s still white men’s fault.”
Police: Mableton fatal assault not racially motivated
Police: Mableton fatal assault not racially motivated | www.ajc.com:
"But not everyone is convinced. A Google search on Chellew’s name produces about 31,200 results, most of which focus on race and an alleged cover-up by local media outlets.
“If the races had been reversed, this would be the biggest news story in the United States,” writes a blogger on The Daily Caller, founded by conservative pundit Tucker Carlson and a former aide to Vice President Dick Cheney. “It would have knocked the (George) Zimmerman trial out of the news.”
World Net Daily, meanwhile, references Chellew’s killing in a story titled, “Race Violence Alarms, Before Zimmerman Verdict.”
Blogger Urbanbaby goes one step further, asserting Chellew was killed “because he was a white man. It’s that simple.”
"But not everyone is convinced. A Google search on Chellew’s name produces about 31,200 results, most of which focus on race and an alleged cover-up by local media outlets.
“If the races had been reversed, this would be the biggest news story in the United States,” writes a blogger on The Daily Caller, founded by conservative pundit Tucker Carlson and a former aide to Vice President Dick Cheney. “It would have knocked the (George) Zimmerman trial out of the news.”
World Net Daily, meanwhile, references Chellew’s killing in a story titled, “Race Violence Alarms, Before Zimmerman Verdict.”
Blogger Urbanbaby goes one step further, asserting Chellew was killed “because he was a white man. It’s that simple.”
Trayvon Martin wrongful death suit settled
Blog: Trayvon Martin wrongful death suit settled:
"The policy had a $1 million limit so it's pretty certain the settlement didn't go much beyond that."
"The policy had a $1 million limit so it's pretty certain the settlement didn't go much beyond that."
Friday, July 12, 2013
Military spending millions to protect gophers, while workers go on furlough
Military spending millions to protect gophers, while workers go on furlough | Fox News:
"A total of 650,000 civilian employees are now being furloughed at U.S. military bases in response to sequester cuts -- but the Department of Defense is still spending millions to protect fuzzy critters.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state just received a $3.5 million department grant to purchase land around the base in an effort to protect the Mazama pocket gopher, a species that has not even been listed as endangered or threatened."
"A total of 650,000 civilian employees are now being furloughed at U.S. military bases in response to sequester cuts -- but the Department of Defense is still spending millions to protect fuzzy critters.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state just received a $3.5 million department grant to purchase land around the base in an effort to protect the Mazama pocket gopher, a species that has not even been listed as endangered or threatened."
Video: Local News Names Asiana Airlines Pilots "Ho Lee Fuk," Other Racist Names
Video: Local News Names Asiana Airlines Pilots "Ho Lee Fuk," Other Racist Names [Update]: SFist: "
Bay Area FOX affiliate KTVU 2 might want to check their NTSB sources a little more closely.
The station's news team just aired the (alleged) names of the pilots involved in the Asiana Airlines flight 214 crash, which include Captain Sum Ting Wong and Ho Lee Fuk.
Further, the anchors actually read the names on the air. Behold:"
Bay Area FOX affiliate KTVU 2 might want to check their NTSB sources a little more closely.
The station's news team just aired the (alleged) names of the pilots involved in the Asiana Airlines flight 214 crash, which include Captain Sum Ting Wong and Ho Lee Fuk.
Further, the anchors actually read the names on the air. Behold:"
State Sen. Goeff Hansen explains his position on Medicaid expansion
State Sen. Goeff Hansen explains his position on Medicaid expansion | MLive.com:
"This week, the Muskegon County Republicans issued a resolution against Medicaid expansion, hoping to exercise whatever pull they have have with the area’s elected officials.
Asked for a response, Hansen didn’t take a side for or against Medicaid. He sent a lengthy written statement to MLive/Muskegon Chronicle.
Here’s the whole thing:"
"This week, the Muskegon County Republicans issued a resolution against Medicaid expansion, hoping to exercise whatever pull they have have with the area’s elected officials.
Asked for a response, Hansen didn’t take a side for or against Medicaid. He sent a lengthy written statement to MLive/Muskegon Chronicle.
Here’s the whole thing:"
Occupy Site Organizing Trayvon Martin Post-Verdict ‘Actions’
The PJ Tatler » Occupy Site Organizing Trayvon Martin Post-Verdict ‘Actions’:
"Below are some planned actions. If you don’t see yours here please email us at info@interoccupy.net AND contact the Stop Mass Incarceration Network through any of the following avenues:
Email weralltrayvon@live.com
Stop Mass Incarceration Website
SMI Facebook Page
RevCom
We Are All Trayvon Twitter
Go to our website to find materials to use in spreading the message: “We Are All Trayvon; The Whole Damned System Is Guilty!” Send your plans to SMIN at stopmassincarceration@gmail.com. Take pictures of what you do and send the pictures and reports to SMIN as well.
This is the place to post your plans for action when the jury goes to the Jury. Actions are being planned around the country from Sanford to Harlem! Whether it is you and a few friends on at a busy intersection or thousands in the streets–DO SOMETHING and plan it NOW!"
"Below are some planned actions. If you don’t see yours here please email us at info@interoccupy.net AND contact the Stop Mass Incarceration Network through any of the following avenues:
Email weralltrayvon@live.com
Stop Mass Incarceration Website
SMI Facebook Page
RevCom
We Are All Trayvon Twitter
Go to our website to find materials to use in spreading the message: “We Are All Trayvon; The Whole Damned System Is Guilty!” Send your plans to SMIN at stopmassincarceration@gmail.com. Take pictures of what you do and send the pictures and reports to SMIN as well.
This is the place to post your plans for action when the jury goes to the Jury. Actions are being planned around the country from Sanford to Harlem! Whether it is you and a few friends on at a busy intersection or thousands in the streets–DO SOMETHING and plan it NOW!"
The Ford Foundation-Shaping America’s laws by re-making her law schools
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The Ford Foundation-Shaping America’s laws by re-making her law schools
Summary: For over half a century, the Ford Foundation has quietly worked to turn the nation’s law schools into agents of Sixtiesstyle “social change.”
Other donors like Carnegie, Soros, and MacArthur have followed Ford’s path, and the result can be seen in landmark Supreme Court decisions, the plethora of politicized “legal clinics” on campus, and the courts’ growing willingness to defer to “international law.”
The Ford Foundation-Shaping America’s laws by re-making her law schools
Summary: For over half a century, the Ford Foundation has quietly worked to turn the nation’s law schools into agents of Sixtiesstyle “social change.”
Other donors like Carnegie, Soros, and MacArthur have followed Ford’s path, and the result can be seen in landmark Supreme Court decisions, the plethora of politicized “legal clinics” on campus, and the courts’ growing willingness to defer to “international law.”
SEIU threatening San Francisco Bay Area Greenies
Blog: SEIU threatening San Francisco Bay Area Greenies:
The unions are intent on scoring big for their members, demanding more than 5% increases in wages each year for the next 4 years.
At a time when riders and taxpayers are not experiencing guaranteed growth in their incomes, the unions want to get ahead of the inflation rate and live larger.
They can make life very unpleasant for the public, and the deal they in essence offer the public is basically blackmail.
Pay up or face endless traffic jams on the bridges and freeways and the resulting air pollution that will follow.
"We will be prepared for the war that you all have launched on your workforce," Roxanne Sanchez, president of the local Service Employees International Union, told the board. Unless the agency changes its stance at the negotiation table, she said, "We will be prepared for the bloodiest, longest strike since the 1970s," when a labor dispute shut down BART for three months in 1979.During the tense 3½-hour meeting in Oakland, other workers cursed, accused BART management of "not giving a crap" about them, charged the directors with "acting like children" and demanded that the agency fire its chief negotiator.
Rhetoric like "bloodiest, longest strike" certainly signals hardball.
The unions are intent on scoring big for their members, demanding more than 5% increases in wages each year for the next 4 years.
At a time when riders and taxpayers are not experiencing guaranteed growth in their incomes, the unions want to get ahead of the inflation rate and live larger.
They can make life very unpleasant for the public, and the deal they in essence offer the public is basically blackmail.
Pay up or face endless traffic jams on the bridges and freeways and the resulting air pollution that will follow.
Eye-popping billboard zings famous Republican
Eye-popping billboard zings famous Republican:
"A brand-new Georgia billboard proclaiming South Carolina’s alleged affinity for illegal aliens is raising eyebrows this week.
The sign, posted in Canton, Ga., declares:
“South Carolina welcomes the undocumented. Sen. Lindsey Graham says his state has a labor shortage and wants more immigrants. For job tips, call his office at (864) 646-4090. Located in Pendleton, S.C. Only 2 hours from Atlanta!”"
"A brand-new Georgia billboard proclaiming South Carolina’s alleged affinity for illegal aliens is raising eyebrows this week.
The sign, posted in Canton, Ga., declares:
“South Carolina welcomes the undocumented. Sen. Lindsey Graham says his state has a labor shortage and wants more immigrants. For job tips, call his office at (864) 646-4090. Located in Pendleton, S.C. Only 2 hours from Atlanta!”"
Judicial Watch sues National Archives over sealed Robert Kennedy records at JFK Library
Judicial Watch sues National Archives over sealed Robert Kennedy records at JFK Library - Boston.com:
"But under an unusual agreement reached between the Kennedy family and the National Archives after RFK’s assassination in 1968, his heirs maintain some authority in deciding when the files can be opened.
According to that agreement, the Kennedy family must first deed the records to the National Archives.
The Kennedy family has been accused of thwarting efforts to make them public, something it has denied."
"But under an unusual agreement reached between the Kennedy family and the National Archives after RFK’s assassination in 1968, his heirs maintain some authority in deciding when the files can be opened.
According to that agreement, the Kennedy family must first deed the records to the National Archives.
The Kennedy family has been accused of thwarting efforts to make them public, something it has denied."
Ex- Army Corps official sentenced in contracting scheme of ‘historic proportions’
Ex- Army Corps official sentenced in contracting scheme of ‘historic proportions’ - The Washington Post:
"The case revealed deep flaws in the oversight of federal contracts and prompted a review at the Army Corps of Engineers. "'
"The case revealed deep flaws in the oversight of federal contracts and prompted a review at the Army Corps of Engineers. "'
Chinatown building roach-bombed into collapse, source says, injuring nine
Chinatown building roach-bombed into collapse, source says, injuring nine - NY Daily News:
"A police source tells the Daily News that bug bombs were being 'improperly used' at the hair salon where the explosion happened.
FDNY officials said the blast caused part of the building to collapse."
"A police source tells the Daily News that bug bombs were being 'improperly used' at the hair salon where the explosion happened.
FDNY officials said the blast caused part of the building to collapse."
Cobb County man slaughtered in random hate crime mob attack
Cobb County man slaughtered in random hate crime mob attack:
"On July 1st a group of black gang members brutally attacked and beat a random white pedestrian in Cobb County, Georgia.
He was then knocked onto the road where he was hit by oncoming traffic.
This story received minor coverage in the local news.
If the races had been reversed this would be the biggest news story in the United States.
It would have knocked the Zimmerman trial out of the news."
"On July 1st a group of black gang members brutally attacked and beat a random white pedestrian in Cobb County, Georgia.
He was then knocked onto the road where he was hit by oncoming traffic.
This story received minor coverage in the local news.
If the races had been reversed this would be the biggest news story in the United States.
It would have knocked the Zimmerman trial out of the news."
Muskegon County gives go-ahead for jail project bond sale, up to $40M
Muskegon County gives go-ahead for jail project bond sale, up to $40M | MLive.com:
"The county could sell up to $40 million in bonds, with up to $34 million being spent in the construction fund.
Nonconstruction funds could go toward paying capitalized interest on the bonds and other financing costs."
"The county could sell up to $40 million in bonds, with up to $34 million being spent in the construction fund.
Nonconstruction funds could go toward paying capitalized interest on the bonds and other financing costs."
'ER Visits Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious
'ER Visits Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"The fight over Obamacare and health care reform in general has centered around health care coverage and for many there's a fixation and assumption that simply providing coverage automatically translates into improved health care and greater access to it."
"The fight over Obamacare and health care reform in general has centered around health care coverage and for many there's a fixation and assumption that simply providing coverage automatically translates into improved health care and greater access to it."
Muskegon balks at new Comcast cable agreement, hopes for better deal
Muskegon balks at new Comcast cable agreement, hopes for better deal | MLive.com:
"City commissioners on Tuesday, July 9 unanimously approved a resolution rejecting the initial Comcast offer and requesting negotiations with the cable company with regional offices in Lansing.
The city is seeking free cable connections to city facilities and an extension of the cable system to the city’s Hartshorn Marina, according to a letter Mazade is sending Comcast officials."
"City commissioners on Tuesday, July 9 unanimously approved a resolution rejecting the initial Comcast offer and requesting negotiations with the cable company with regional offices in Lansing.
The city is seeking free cable connections to city facilities and an extension of the cable system to the city’s Hartshorn Marina, according to a letter Mazade is sending Comcast officials."
Thursday, July 11, 2013
China’s great economic leap forward hits the wall
China’s great economic leap forward hits the wall - Telegraph:
"So here’s how it looks.
Years of unsustainable, credit-fuelled growth are brought to a halt by a crushing financial crisis which exposes deep structural flaws at the heart of the economy.
Rarely has the assumption of ever-rising living standards looked so vulnerable, with younger generations forced to pay not just for the crippling legacy of debt their parents leave behind, but for the mounting costs of an ageing population and the consequences of decades-long environmental degradation.
Economic decline, austerity and inter-generational recrimination seem to beckon as populations adjust to the true mediocrity of their circumstances."
"So here’s how it looks.
Years of unsustainable, credit-fuelled growth are brought to a halt by a crushing financial crisis which exposes deep structural flaws at the heart of the economy.
Rarely has the assumption of ever-rising living standards looked so vulnerable, with younger generations forced to pay not just for the crippling legacy of debt their parents leave behind, but for the mounting costs of an ageing population and the consequences of decades-long environmental degradation.
Economic decline, austerity and inter-generational recrimination seem to beckon as populations adjust to the true mediocrity of their circumstances."
Indiana school district loses $300K because students refuse to buy first lady's healthy meals
Indiana school district loses $300K because students refuse to buy first lady's healthy meals - Washington Times:
"School officials in Carmel Clay, Ind., said they lost $300,000 last school year because students are rejecting the healthy menu changes brought on by First Lady Michelle Obama’s federal lunch regulations.
“I’ve had a lot of complaints, especially with the little guys,” Linda Wireman, a food service director for North White School Corp., told JCOnline.
“They get a three-quarters cup of vegetables, but if it’s something they don’t like, it goes down the garbage disposal.
So there are a lot of complaints they’re going home hungry.”"
"School officials in Carmel Clay, Ind., said they lost $300,000 last school year because students are rejecting the healthy menu changes brought on by First Lady Michelle Obama’s federal lunch regulations.
“I’ve had a lot of complaints, especially with the little guys,” Linda Wireman, a food service director for North White School Corp., told JCOnline.
“They get a three-quarters cup of vegetables, but if it’s something they don’t like, it goes down the garbage disposal.
So there are a lot of complaints they’re going home hungry.”"
WAIT, I THOUGHT THE SCIENCE WAS SETTLED: CDC admits long-standing error, there is no benefit in red…
WAIT, I THOUGHT THE SCIENCE WAS SETTLED:
CDC admits long-standing error, there is no benefit in reducing salt.
“It may be that we’re better off with more salt than less, up to 2 or even 3 tsp per day.
How did it happen that such standard medical advice drifted astray, then went un-corrected for so long?”
CDC admits long-standing error, there is no benefit in reducing salt.
“It may be that we’re better off with more salt than less, up to 2 or even 3 tsp per day.
How did it happen that such standard medical advice drifted astray, then went un-corrected for so long?”
The Government Scandal (You Haven’t Heard Of)
The Government Scandal (You Haven’t Heard Of) | Hoover Institution:
"By now it is well-known that public employee contracts with generous wage and benefits are bankrupting state and local governments across the country and encircling the necks of future generations with an anvil of debt. What is almost completely unknown is that the hard-nosed union officials who negotiate lavish contracts for government workers are often paid to do so with taxpayer dollars.
That is part of a widespread practice called “release time,” in which public employees are paid full-time wages and benefits by taxpayers, yet they report and answer not to government officials (or taxpayers) but to their unions.
In turn, release time can be used for lobbying, campaigning, soliciting grievances, union recruiting, and negotiating for higher wages and benefits—all at taxpayer expense."
"By now it is well-known that public employee contracts with generous wage and benefits are bankrupting state and local governments across the country and encircling the necks of future generations with an anvil of debt. What is almost completely unknown is that the hard-nosed union officials who negotiate lavish contracts for government workers are often paid to do so with taxpayer dollars.
That is part of a widespread practice called “release time,” in which public employees are paid full-time wages and benefits by taxpayers, yet they report and answer not to government officials (or taxpayers) but to their unions.
In turn, release time can be used for lobbying, campaigning, soliciting grievances, union recruiting, and negotiating for higher wages and benefits—all at taxpayer expense."
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