Friday September 12, 2014

Posted on September 11, 2014 by devt6799
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Northern Lights or Clouds?

    Weather may prevent any spectacular views from solar storm Click Here for Details

Road Rage or Stand Your Ground?

Defense in road rage killing could try to use Stand Your Ground Click Here for Story

Dropping Union Health Insurance Saves District $737K

MESSA revenue drops $190 million

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

In the three years since Dansville Schools dropped MESSA insurance for a different high-deductible plan, it has saved $736,873.87 and its employees hadn’t had to pay for any health insurance premiums in that time. … more

House Committee Sitting on Bill That Would Let Qualified Nurses Write Prescriptions

Proposed law would help deal with potential shortages

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan’s medical community is split over legislation that would give nurses with advanced training the authority to prescribe some medications. Essentially, physician groups don’t want nurses gaining responsibilities that are currently reserved only for doctors.  … more

Does Obama Have House Support?

       Obama strategy is not enough for Boehner but he voices support for action Click Here for Details

White House End Game in Question

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Not Getting It?

             Secretary Kerry says ISIS problem is not a war? Click Here for Story

Overreach

  Feds want to fine Yahoo for not turning over data Click Here for Details

Border Infiltration Plans Confirmed

ISIS has plans to attack in the US Click Here for Details

 

From the Science Side …

This shift is so significant, says Mr Last, that it is comparable to the change from apes into humans. 'Your 80 or 100 is going to be so radically different than your grandparents,' he claims   Are we evolving into a new species? Click Here for Story

 

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Thursday September 11, 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by devt6799
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 9/11 Anniversary    Never Forget

Man Up?

Obama says we will Destroy ISIL in national address Click Here for Details

Respiratory Illnesses Increase

But no Enterovirus confirmed yet Click Here for Details

2014 Has Been Good to Livingston

Development has returned to Livingston County Click Here for Story

Ann Arbor Schools Bargains Over ‘Prohibited Subject’

Law gives school boards sole authority to set teacher merit pay

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Ann Arbor Public Schools three months ago negotiated a tentative agreement with its teachers union to provide “merit pay” of just $150 annually to educators who receive a “highly effective” rating. Under a law passed in 2011, however, merit pay is considered a “prohibited subject” for collective bargaining purposes. … more

Grand Rapids Transit Agency Defends New Bus Line

Michigan’s first ‘bus rapid transit’ forced to give away rides

By Anne Schieber | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

“If they are so secure about future business than why does it need public support?” LaFaive asked. “A good litmus test of this idea is whether or not anyone would want to finance it privately. If you build it, they won’t necessarily come. We’ve seen that time and again.” … more

Losing Issue

   Dems backing off immigration as they worry about elections Click Here for Details

Red Handed

Attorney General Eric Holder, center, flanked by Deputy Attorney General James Cole, left, and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara, right, speaks about a deal between the U.S. government and French bank BNP Paribas at the Justice Department in Washington, Monday, June 30, 2014. The U.S. government and French bank BNP Paribas have agreed to a settlement over alleged sanctions violations that would require the bank to plead guilty, pay almost $9 billion in penalties and face other sanctions. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) AP Photo/Susan Walsh   Dept of Justice shows its political side as it gets caught red handed conspiring with Dems to leak info on investigation Click Here for Story

A Convenient Lie?

   Liberian newspaper says the US manufactured Ebola and AIDS? Click Here for Story

Hillary Spin

   Hillary Clinton supporters try to find a way to make her look good despite record on foreign policy Click Here for Details

Why We Should Not Support Saudi Arabia?

   Christians rounded up and arrested in Suaid Arabia Click Here for Story

IRS Targets Breibart

   More politically motivated investigations by the IRS? Click Here for Details

IRS Scandal Gets Uglier

   New emails uncovered show intentional targeting and misuse of data Click Here for Story

Teen Jihadists

Teens caught trying to join ISIS Click Here for Details

Democrat Rep Says Obamacare Doubled His Premiums

Bad PR for the “Affordable Care Act” Click Here for Story

 

 

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Wednesday September 10, 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by devt6799
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 TOP Ten Charter

Washtenaw Charter school ranks in top ten in the nation Click Here for Story

Just Let It Go

Best way to deal with road ragers is not to confront them Click Here for Details

Interesting: Gap Between Teacher Salaries and Private-Sector Workers Increasing

Since 1999, public school teacher pay has risen from 10 percent to 23 percent higher than average worker

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

In 2013, the latest data available, the average private-sector worker’s annual pay in Michigan was $46,659 – about $15,000 a year less than the average teacher’s salary. … more

Don’t Fall for Gary Peter’s Commercials

Petcoke: Unsuitable for the Detroit River, but good enough for Gary Peters' investment portfolio?   Hypocrite: Peters invests in Oil sands and thus petcoke? Click Here for Story

MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call

By Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Legislators voted on bills dealing with wolf hunts, golf carts and adding on more licensing rules. … more

Unreliable Ally?

            Getting support from Turkey on the ISIS crisis is tough Click Here for Details

Take Caution

            Homeland Security issues warning bulletin Click Here for Story

GOP Makes Play for the Center

   Fractional GOP playing risky games Click Here for Details

Mystery Disease

    Children in 10 states being stricken with unusual respiratory illness Click Here for Story

Ebola Becoming Ucontrollable?

           Africa having huge problems with containment Click Here for Details

Air Marshal Attacked with Needle in Nigeria

Unknown substance injected into Air Marshal in attack Click Here for Story

The Obama Economy

Bureau of Labor Statistics has bad info for us Click Here for Details

Failure in Chief

 Poll shows a majority of Americans don’t think highly of Obama Click Here for Story

The Ultimate Child Abuse

A child cries in a military helicopter after being evacuated by Iraqi forces from Amerli, north of Baghdad August 29, 2014 (Reuters / Stringer)   Over 700 Iraqi children killed maimed or used as suicide bombers Click Here for Details

Hundreds Tested for TB

Is the influx of illegals spreading disease? Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday September 9, 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by devt6799
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Seriously?

Devil worshipers in Detroit? Click Here for Story 

‘Worst Fears’ of MEA Realized as Teachers Leave

Union president’s greatest fear was losing ‘thousands’ of members — another 5K left in August

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The MEA has 110,000 active members, but only 60,000 teachers were eligible to leave the union since many districts rushed to extend their already-existing contracts by years so employees couldn’t opt out under right-to-work. … more

Democrat Mark Schauer Receiving the Big Donations In Gubernatorial Race

But despite appearances, political race contributions reflect typical pattern

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Though Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates differ on issues like right-to-work, the SEIU dues skim and government regulations, the apparent contrast between their campaign finance reports could come as a surprise to many. … more

Terrorists Are Stonger Than Ever

Being prepared hasn’t stopped growth of Islamic terrorists Click Here for Story

Egypt Makes Unusual Suggestion for Palestine

Offers land in Egypt? Click Here for Details

Spinning the Exec Actions on Immigration

Secretary Johnson will be Obama’s point man for his Amnesty giveaway Click Here for Story

Time to Profile?

Boston bombers’ mosque tied to ISIS  8 violent jihadists came from same US mosque Click Here for Details

Showing Weakness is Trouble

In this photo released by the U.S. Navy, an F/A-18 Hornet from aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, escorts a Russian Tupolev 95 Bear long rang bomber aircraft on Feb. 9, 2008   Russian bombers stalk west coast because of Obama’s weakness on Foreign policy Click Here for Details

Head in the Sand

Obama says ISIS problem is not like the Iraq War Click Here for Story

Poor Baby

Obama says he needs a vacation without the press Click Here for Details

 

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Monday September 8, 2014

Posted on September 7, 2014 by devt6799
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No More Taxes?

One Hamburg resident is against Hamburg road tax Click Here for Details

Superintendent Doing Something About Illegal Contract Provision

Head of Northport Public Schools making sure teachers are informed of their rights

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

“We will be asking the association to send out a letter to staff explaining that the language is unenforceable. If they are not willing to send this letter, I will.” … more

Striking? Against Your Family?

  You won’t believe who SEIU wants home health care workers to strike against Click Here for Details

Jockeying on ISIS

Cruz and Rubio have differing strategies to deal with terrorists Click Here for Story

Mr. Obama Goes to War

by Michael Goodell

And so it came to pass that the president was forced to pause in his nation-building at home to reflect on a world coming apart at the seams, or as he preferred to describe it, a world no messier than before, but a mess more visible thanks to 140 character descriptions. Indeed, if it weren’t for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the latest social media outlet, Whathaveyou, no one would Click Here for More

Germany Vows to Stop Sharia Police

Real police will crack down on Muslims trying to enforce Sharia rules Click Here for Details

 Yea, Its True

   Romney says he would have done better than Obama Click Here for Story

 Video of Payback to ISIS

28 Aug Strike on ISIL Play Video

ISIS Sets Sights on Egypt

A fighter of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) holds an ISIL flag and a weapon on a street in the city of Mosul, June 23, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer  Secular Military government in Egypt will be target of ISIS Click Here for Details

The End of the United Kingdom?

Scotland looking likely to go independent Click Here for Story

The Dark Side

   Islamic Rape gangs have been part of Muslim-Euro culture for many years now and nothing has been done Click Here for Details

Homeland Targeted

        Ft. Bliss Texas targeted by Islamic militants? Click Here for Story

The Stupidity of the Left

  Liberal Bob Beckel says climate change is more important than ISIS? Click Here for Details and Video

Ring of Steel

A cyclist uses a gate in the security fencing, erected in preparation for the NATO Summit, in the centre of Cardiff, Wales August 28, 2014.(Reuters / Rebecca Naden)  UK sending fencing to France to help deter immigrants Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

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Sunday September 7, 2014

Posted on September 7, 2014 by devt6799
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 Catch Yesterday’s Drift Radio Show now on podcast

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Local Governments Fixing Roads

   States inability to fund road repairs leave municipalities on their own Click Here for Details

Disdain for Politics Gov. Snyder’s Undoing?

An analysis of the gubernatorial race

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

When asked if leaders should allow political factors to influence policy, most voters would reply with a resounding “no.” But in reality their assessment of leaders who pay no attention to politics depends on whether they agree or disagree with the result. … more

Spinner in Chief

Obama says delay in exec actions on immigration are not due to the election Click Here for Details

Volcano Video

  Watch this video of volcano exploding in New Guinea Click Here for Video

Immigration Activists Feel Betrayed

  Obama is using them as pawns in election Click Here for Story

ISIS Already Successfully Targeted Brussels?

      Jewish Museum murderer belonged to ISIS Click Here for Details

1/3 of Kids in California are Illegals or Don’t Speak English

  This is how a culture collapses  Click Here for Story

US Air Offensive in Iraq Increases

   Protecting a vital dam in Iraq Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show September 6, 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show September 6, 2014

Join hosts Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss teacher unions opt out windows being illegal, the present role of unions in society, the Dept of Justice blocking Congress from interviewing witnesses in the IRS scandal, new information from survivors of the Benghazi attack, the conflicted messages coming from the Obama Admin on ISIS and where does NATO and Europe stand in Russian aggression and ISIS terrorism Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday September 6, 2014

Posted on September 5, 2014 by devt6799
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Talk about the news of the week on The Drift Radio Show Saturday afternoon at 2 on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com call in line 734-822-1600, your opinion matters!

Another Obama Record

More Americans not working than ever? Click Here for Story

No Justice from DOJ

     Justice Dept blocks Congress from contacting former IRS attorney Click Here for Details

Benghazi Survivors Speak

Will this get to the bottom of the story? Click Here for Story

Will We Double Dip?

 August job growth not good Click Here for Details

US Troops Frustrated

    Mixed messages from the the White House Admin and the Commander in Chief Click Here for Story and Video

Bingo!

Al Shabaab soldiers sit outside a building during patrol  US airstrike killed Al Shabaab terror leader Click Here for Story

Healthcare.gov Gets Hacked

   Security problems for Obamacare website Click Here for Details

Romney’s Take on World Problems

   Mitt Romney writes Op- Ed Click Here for Story

Joining ISIS Should Cost Your US Citizenship

If you wage war against the US and its citizens you should have not protection or benefits Click Here for Details

Hollywood Knows Why Doesn’t the Federal Government

       Warnings about our vulnerable electric grid go unheeded by the Feds Click Here for Story

$15 Minimum Wage Will Hurt Your Pocketbook

    Watch how fast food will be expensive food Click Here for Details

No Wonder We Don’t Trust Liberal Professors

Cuba recruiting liberal academics Click Here for Story

No! Please No!

Image: Jeb Bush's Team Signals 2016 White House Bid   Jeb Bush will runin 2016? Click Here for Story

 

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Friday September 5, 2014

Posted on September 4, 2014 by devt6799
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Much Ado About Nothing

Protests were moot as exploratory oil well in Scio Township is dry anyway Click Here for Details

Road Rage Shooter Arraigned

Charges filed against man who killed another driver in road rage incident Click Here for Story

MEA’s August Window Declared Illegal

Judge finds union guilty of unfair labor practices

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Administrative Law Judge Julia C. Stern has ruled that under Michigan’s right-to-work law, public employees can resign from a union at any time of the year. … more

School Districts Across the State Violating Michigan Right-to-Work Law

Thousands of teachers misled into believing they have to pay the union

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Twenty-three public school districts that signed their union contracts after right-to-work became law kept language in that told employees they had to financially support a union as a condition of employment … more

Union Bummer

71% of Americans support Right to Work Laws Click Here for Story

Dems Stumping on Class Warfare

Pushing minimum wage even though it hurts the economy Click Here for Details

Doing the President’s Job?

   Montel Williams tries to get US Marine out of Mexican prison Click Here for Story

Working…On the Golf Course?

Obama meets with Europeans over Ukraine and ISIS Click Here for Details

Unions Push Fast Food Wages

    Looking for membership by ruining another industry Click Here for Story

Where Did They Go?

  Obama Admin pulls vanishing act as they hide illegal immigrants across the country Click Here for Details

Joan River Dies

  End of a stellar career in comedy Click Here for Story

NATO Sends Ships to Black Sea

The guided-missile destroyer USS Ross.(Reuters / Tamekia L. Perdue)  Sending message to Russia? Click Here for Details

Attorney General and Race Baiter?

   AG Holder launches investigation into Ferguson Police Dept Click Here for Details

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Thursday September 4, 2014

Posted on September 3, 2014 by devt6799
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Hamburg Board Supports Fire Chief

No investigation into allegations by firefighter Click Here for Details

$40 Million ‘Rapid’ Silver Line Bus Takes Twice as Long as a Car

New Grand Rapids bus line only beats the old line by one minute

By Anne Schieber | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

“$40 million for a special line to go up and down Division (Street) where we already have a bus line? It’s just a gross waste of money,” said Bill Mills of the Kent County Taxpayer Alliance. … more

Number of Michigan Residents on Food Stamps Finally Declining

Food assistance has skyrocketed since 2000

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

After 11 consecutive years of increases, Michigan has had the number of people on food stamps decrease the past two years, according to the state’s annual reports. … more

EPA Wants More Natural Gas Piplines?

  EPA Chief says its needed Click Here for Story

Stolen Jetliners

  Airline planes missing ahead of 9/11 anniversary Click Here for Details

Constitutional Convention

   More support for amending the Constitution Click Here for Story

ISIS Cells in US?

Former CIA operative says yes Click Here for Details

Illegals Will Cost Big in Schools

Photo - Central American immigrants released from Border Patrol detention wait at a Greyhound bus station in McAllen, Texas on July 25. They will continue on to various cities across the U.S. (Getty images/John Moore)  Over $760 million pricetag Click Here for Story

ICE Releasing Murderers?

169 illegals with homocide related crimes are released Click Here for Details

Four Pinnochios for Obama and White House

  Trying to back track on terrorist JV statement Click Here for Story

Soft Jihad

        Muslim activists try to twist training of law enforcement in US Click Here for Details

Naive

   Secretary Kerry says violence of terrorists isn’t the face of Islam? Click Here for Story

Fake Cell Phone Towers

Cellphone tower Who owns and runs cell towers that are intercepting your calls? Click Here for Details

Show of Force?

US and Allies will stage wargames in Western Ukraine while real battle heats up in the east Click Here for Story

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