Amazon Selects Their Favorite Fake Customer Reviews - Slashdot:
"An anonymous reader writes
"Amazon's just created a new web page where they're officially acknowledging fake reviews posted by their customers — and they've even selected their own favorites . ('I was very disappointed to have my uranium confiscated at the airport.
It was a gift for my son for his birthday.
Also, I'm in prison now, so that's not good either...')
On the front page of Amazon, in big orange letters, Amazon posted 'You guys are really funny.'And then — next to a funny picture of a rubber horse head mask — Amazon's linked to a list of some of the very best satirical reviews their customers have submitted over the years, noting fondly that 'occasionally customer creativity goes off the charts in the best possible way...'""
These are hilarious!
Friday, August 16, 2013
10 Michigan farmers markets receive grants for improvements, amenities
10 Michigan farmers markets receive grants for improvements, amenities | MLive.com:
"The 10 winners were chosen from 24 applications that requested $677,904 in funds."
Muskegon, a loser again....
"The 10 winners were chosen from 24 applications that requested $677,904 in funds."
Muskegon, a loser again....
Muskegon County Airport to add bathroom beyond checkpoint
Muskegon County Airport to add bathroom beyond checkpoint | MLive.com:
Muskegon County commissioners, meeting as the board's Transportation Committee, approved a $80,000 Michigan Department of Transportation grant contract for the airport.
The airport will come up with the required 10 percent match.
About $60,000 of the grant will go toward adding a bathroom beyond the checkpoint, said Marty Piette, the airport manager.
He said there haven’t been complaints, but comments on the lack of a bathroom.
“It’s an inconvenience because people have to be screened again if they leave the area to use the bathroom,” Piette said.
The other $20,000 will be used to refurbish the de-ice truck, he said.
Piette said there are no plans in place yet for the bathroom, but he expects the $60,000 will get him through the planning stages.
Gun Control: A Real War on Women
Gun Control: A Real War on Women:
".....gun control is a real war on women. In denying women the right to keep and bear arms, governments at all levels force them into an attic like Mrs. Herman crawled into, but without the benefit of a gun. Instead of shooting their would-be killer or attacker, they must sit behind a locked door and hope the hinges hold until the police arrive. "
".....gun control is a real war on women. In denying women the right to keep and bear arms, governments at all levels force them into an attic like Mrs. Herman crawled into, but without the benefit of a gun. Instead of shooting their would-be killer or attacker, they must sit behind a locked door and hope the hinges hold until the police arrive. "
Wayne County's woes keep widening
Wayne County's woes keep widening | The Detroit News:
"Worse, Ficano’s county is hurtling toward the beginnings of a state takeover, evidently the only kind of reckoning understood by clueless politicians south of Eight Mile.
Anything less is license to practice business as usual — development boondoggles (county jail, Pinnacle Race Track), expensive early retirement packages, local and federal investigations.
We’ve seen this movie before in southeast Michigan:
Wayne County’s credit ratings are tanking.
Its budget deficits are widening.
Its pension fund for county retirees is woefully underfunded.
And what passes for financial management has the attention of the Treasury Department in Lansing."
"Worse, Ficano’s county is hurtling toward the beginnings of a state takeover, evidently the only kind of reckoning understood by clueless politicians south of Eight Mile.
Anything less is license to practice business as usual — development boondoggles (county jail, Pinnacle Race Track), expensive early retirement packages, local and federal investigations.
We’ve seen this movie before in southeast Michigan:
Wayne County’s credit ratings are tanking.
Its budget deficits are widening.
Its pension fund for county retirees is woefully underfunded.
And what passes for financial management has the attention of the Treasury Department in Lansing."
4 Michigan groups get $2.5 million to help sign up uninsured
4 Michigan groups get $2.5 million to help sign up uninsured | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The group getting just more than half of the $2.5 million is Michigan Consumers for Healthcare, whose network is expected to reach low-income uninsured residents in every region across the state.
Others receiving money — about $600,000 more than expected earlier — are Community Bridges Management Inc., the Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services and American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan."
...The U.S. government previously awarded $3.8 million to roughly 30 low-income community health clinics in Michigan to hire about 70 workers to help sign people up for insurance.
"The group getting just more than half of the $2.5 million is Michigan Consumers for Healthcare, whose network is expected to reach low-income uninsured residents in every region across the state.
Others receiving money — about $600,000 more than expected earlier — are Community Bridges Management Inc., the Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services and American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan."
...The U.S. government previously awarded $3.8 million to roughly 30 low-income community health clinics in Michigan to hire about 70 workers to help sign people up for insurance.
Wayne County board ends contract with jail construction company
Wayne County board ends contract with jail construction company | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The five-member Wayne County Building Authority board unanimously voted Thursday to terminate a contract with the construction company building the Wayne County jail in downtown Detroit, which is millions of dollars over budget. "
"The five-member Wayne County Building Authority board unanimously voted Thursday to terminate a contract with the construction company building the Wayne County jail in downtown Detroit, which is millions of dollars over budget. "
Muskegon County schools preparing for Pledge of Allegiance mandate
Muskegon County schools preparing for Pledge of Allegiance mandate | MLive.com:
"Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent Jon Felske recently ordered 400 flags to put in classrooms throughout the district. The task will keep maintenance workers busy leading up to the first day of school Sept. 3."
"Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent Jon Felske recently ordered 400 flags to put in classrooms throughout the district. The task will keep maintenance workers busy leading up to the first day of school Sept. 3."
"When we're having billion-dollar issues about public education, does this ... make a difference in the quality of education for our students?" Felske said. "I have no problem doing it, but is that the biggest educational thing we were able to achieve last year? I'm not non-patriotic, but ...."
Mona Shores Public Schools Superintendent Dave Peden said he believes most classrooms in his district already have flags, and that the elementary students already recite the pledge. Mona Shores High School put flags in all classrooms a couple of years ago, though reciting the Pledge will be new for students there, Peden said.
Peden didn't think forcing schools to provide the Pledge was necessarily appropriate, suggesting that instead "maybe every family should say it before they leave in the morning."
"If it increases student achievement, I'm all for it. I've not been able to make that connection yet," Peden said. "If we felt it was important, we would have already been doing it. Now that we're forced to, we'll be doing it.
"But in the big scheme of things, what difference does it make?" he said. "We have so many other things to worry about.
California Legislators Propose $11 Billion In Higher Taxes and Fees
California Legislators Propose $11 Billion In Higher Taxes and Fees | Heartlander Magazine:
"While refusing to take responsibility for over $100 billion in unfunded pension and retiree health care obligations, California legislators spent the current legislative session coming up with new ways to extract money from their constituents.
According to recent research by the California Taxpayers Association (CalTax), California legislators have introduced approximately $11 billion in tax increases and new or higher fees."
"While refusing to take responsibility for over $100 billion in unfunded pension and retiree health care obligations, California legislators spent the current legislative session coming up with new ways to extract money from their constituents.
According to recent research by the California Taxpayers Association (CalTax), California legislators have introduced approximately $11 billion in tax increases and new or higher fees."
Why Did a Tennessee Grade School Ban Pork?
Why Did a Tennessee Grade School Ban Pork? | FOX News & Commentary: Todd Starnes:
"Third grade teachers at Sunset Elementary School in Brentwood, Tenn. sent home an “Approved Snack List” for the school year and it specifically banned anything that comes from a pig.
“No meats containing pork,” read the memorandum.
“Starting Monday, August 12, 2013 your child must provide their own snack from the above approved snack list.”
Kids could nosh on raw vegetables without dips or sauces, fresh fruit, crackers, pretzels, and popcorn – but no ribs or pork rinds.
“Only choose a food from the following list to bring into school for snack,” the memorandum stated in bold-face type.
“No other food items are permitted.”"
"Third grade teachers at Sunset Elementary School in Brentwood, Tenn. sent home an “Approved Snack List” for the school year and it specifically banned anything that comes from a pig.
“No meats containing pork,” read the memorandum.
“Starting Monday, August 12, 2013 your child must provide their own snack from the above approved snack list.”
Kids could nosh on raw vegetables without dips or sauces, fresh fruit, crackers, pretzels, and popcorn – but no ribs or pork rinds.
“Only choose a food from the following list to bring into school for snack,” the memorandum stated in bold-face type.
“No other food items are permitted.”"
Grassroots Opposition Pushes Sales Tax Hike Vote to Next May, August Ballot
Grassroots Opposition Pushes Sales Tax Hike Vote to Next May, August Ballot | Americans for Prosperity: Michigan:
"According to MIRS News, the vote to increase the sales tax by one percentage point and place this decision before voters has been pushed back until next May or August’s ballot."
"According to MIRS News, the vote to increase the sales tax by one percentage point and place this decision before voters has been pushed back until next May or August’s ballot."
173 cases of alleged interstate voter fraud in Florida & Maryland
173 cases of alleged interstate voter fraud in Florida & Maryland | WatchdogWire – Florida:
"Florida and Maryland state election authorities and the U.S. Department of Justice were formally notified of 173 cases of voters casting ballots simultaneously in both states during federal elections."
"Florida and Maryland state election authorities and the U.S. Department of Justice were formally notified of 173 cases of voters casting ballots simultaneously in both states during federal elections."
Thursday, August 15, 2013
NHS waiting lists are longest in five years
NHS waiting lists are longest in five years - Telegraph:
"Almost 2.9 million people are on a waiting list for treatment at NHS hospitals – the highest level in five years, according to official figures."
"Almost 2.9 million people are on a waiting list for treatment at NHS hospitals – the highest level in five years, according to official figures."
The Obamassiah
thenationalpatriot.com » Blog Archive » The Obamassiah – More Demon Than Deity:"Watch and listen to this poor, misguided, indoctrinated young lad.
Yes, he actually prayed…TO…Obama…Thanking him for everything he has done for “us.”
Perhaps the boy is thanking the holy Obama for the Obama phone or the 2 largest tax hikes in American history."
THE RULING CLASS TAKES CARE OF ITS OWN
Instapundit » Blog Archive » THE RULING CLASS TAKES CARE OF ITS OWN: Corrupt former mayor right at home teaching at Harvard.
THE RULING CLASS TAKES CARE OF ITS OWN: Corrupt former mayor right at home teaching at Harvard. “Antonio Villaraigosa, a former mayor of Los Angeles who racked up countless ethics violations and used taxpayers money to refurbish his yacht, will lecture at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in the fall.”
A key role of the academic sector is to provide landing pads for retired/disgraced politicians, as well as holding areas for those waiting out an election cycle. Related: Politico: Hillary Clinton considering academic options. “Hillary Clinton is fielding offers from colleges and universities — including Harvard and her law school alma mater, Yale — to give her a formal academic role, a move that would give her a platform outside her family’s foundation. . . . The advantage to Clinton of an academic platform, beyond the scope of her policy interests, could be huge for someone considering a presidential run. It would provide her with a credible backdrop for speeches and events that would take her outside of a hotel ballroom or something sponsored by her family’s foundation or another outside group.”
If elected President, she’ll no doubt find a way to return the favor.
A key role of the academic sector is to provide landing pads for retired/disgraced politicians, as well as holding areas for those waiting out an election cycle. Related: Politico: Hillary Clinton considering academic options. “Hillary Clinton is fielding offers from colleges and universities — including Harvard and her law school alma mater, Yale — to give her a formal academic role, a move that would give her a platform outside her family’s foundation. . . . The advantage to Clinton of an academic platform, beyond the scope of her policy interests, could be huge for someone considering a presidential run. It would provide her with a credible backdrop for speeches and events that would take her outside of a hotel ballroom or something sponsored by her family’s foundation or another outside group.”
If elected President, she’ll no doubt find a way to return the favor.
DOJ, FBI admit they inflated claims about mortgage fraud crackdown last year
DOJ, FBI admit they inflated claims about mortgage fraud crackdown last year | Fox News:
"According to a memo circulated by the FBI and a correction posted online by the Justice Department, the number of defendants, the number of victims and the size of the losses are, in reality, a fraction of what officials claimed last October. "
....The DOJ and FBI had long been dogged by claims that their numbers were inflated. Bloomberg has been reporting since October that the cases cited by Holder included charges filed during the George W. Bush administration.
"According to a memo circulated by the FBI and a correction posted online by the Justice Department, the number of defendants, the number of victims and the size of the losses are, in reality, a fraction of what officials claimed last October. "
....The DOJ and FBI had long been dogged by claims that their numbers were inflated. Bloomberg has been reporting since October that the cases cited by Holder included charges filed during the George W. Bush administration.
China Zoo Under Fire for Disguising Dog as Lion
China Zoo Under Fire for Disguising Dog as Lion:
"A Chinese zoo's supposed "African lion" was exposed as a fraud when the dog used as a substitute started barking."
"A Chinese zoo's supposed "African lion" was exposed as a fraud when the dog used as a substitute started barking."
Michigan bill would treat Bridge Card, concealed pistol permit as voter ID on election day
Michigan bill would treat Bridge Card, concealed pistol permit as voter ID on election day | MLive.com:
"LANSING, MI -- Michigan Democrats looking to make elections more accessible want to allow residents to vote with various forms of identification, including Bridge Cards and concealed pistol permits."
"LANSING, MI -- Michigan Democrats looking to make elections more accessible want to allow residents to vote with various forms of identification, including Bridge Cards and concealed pistol permits."
Michigan appeals court says right-to-work law applies to state employees
Michigan appeals court says right-to-work law applies to state employees | MLive.com:
"LANSING -- Unions and the civil service commission took a hit today when the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the legislature within its authority when it passed a right-to-work law that prevents civil service employees from being required to pay "agency fees."
Under the ruling, non-union employees no longer need to pay fees that are essentially union dues and the civil service commission's authority over more than 35,000 state employees may have been diminished."
A victory for the little people!
YES!
"LANSING -- Unions and the civil service commission took a hit today when the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the legislature within its authority when it passed a right-to-work law that prevents civil service employees from being required to pay "agency fees."
Under the ruling, non-union employees no longer need to pay fees that are essentially union dues and the civil service commission's authority over more than 35,000 state employees may have been diminished."
A victory for the little people!
YES!
Governor Snyder: Pontiac Schools in financial emergency
Governor Snyder: Pontiac Schools in financial emergency | Crain's Detroit Business:
"PONTIAC – Gov. Rick Snyder confirmed Wednesday that Pontiac's public schools are in a financial emergency, leaving district officials seven days to choose one of four government options to correct the problems."
"PONTIAC – Gov. Rick Snyder confirmed Wednesday that Pontiac's public schools are in a financial emergency, leaving district officials seven days to choose one of four government options to correct the problems."
Wayne County narrows plan for half-built jail site to 3 proposals
Wayne County narrows plan for half-built jail site to 3 proposals | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The Wayne County Executive Office told the County Commission that it would take another 30 to 60 days to "fully vet" three of the five proposals to redevelop the half-built jail site on Gratiot Avenue near I-375 downtown and its other four county justice operations. "
"The Wayne County Executive Office told the County Commission that it would take another 30 to 60 days to "fully vet" three of the five proposals to redevelop the half-built jail site on Gratiot Avenue near I-375 downtown and its other four county justice operations. "
World Gone Mad - Bill Whittle
PJTV - World Gone Mad - Bill Whittle:
"President Obama took yet another vacation.
This time, Obama used combat aircraft to fly his dog to his luxurious Martha's Vineyard holiday rental, all while his government, including Attorney General Eric Holder, continues to flout the law.
While Obama plays golf, the NSA continues to abuse power.
Will Obama's world gone mad collapse?
Bill Whittle gives you the answers."
"President Obama took yet another vacation.
This time, Obama used combat aircraft to fly his dog to his luxurious Martha's Vineyard holiday rental, all while his government, including Attorney General Eric Holder, continues to flout the law.
While Obama plays golf, the NSA continues to abuse power.
Will Obama's world gone mad collapse?
Bill Whittle gives you the answers."
Cops dealing Doritos at post-legalization Hempfest
My Way News - Cops dealing Doritos at post-legalization Hempfest:
"Oh, and the Seattle police - who have long turned a lenient eye on Hempfest tokers - don't plan to be writing tickets or making arrests.
They'll be busy handing out Doritos.
"I think it's going to be a lot of fun," said Sgt. Sean Whitcomb, department spokesman and junk-food-dispenser-in-chief. "
"Oh, and the Seattle police - who have long turned a lenient eye on Hempfest tokers - don't plan to be writing tickets or making arrests.
They'll be busy handing out Doritos.
"I think it's going to be a lot of fun," said Sgt. Sean Whitcomb, department spokesman and junk-food-dispenser-in-chief. "
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