Friday December 6, 2013

Posted on December 5, 2013 by devt6799
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 Big Upgrades for M-14 & US 23

$50 million to be spent on highways Click Here for Details

MEA Says Union Members Should Have Known About Limited Window to Leave

Union officials complain about members who opt out, but still want to represent them; ‘sanctity of contracts’ claim questioned during Senate testimony

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Teachers should have easily known about the one-month window to leave the union because it is posted on the MEA’s website, a union official testified before a Senate committee hearing Wednesday. But that same official was unaware of information posted on the same website about supporting illegal teacher strikes. … more

Legislators Worried About Beer Logos

Why are these illegal?

By Jarrett Skorup |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

When politicians are voting on a bill that would forbid bars and restaurants from receiving products with brand logos on them to serve alcohol, it is easy to understand the cynicism of politics. How many people in the state really care whether pint glasses and napkins have promotional items printed on them? … more

Hiding the Lies?

Watchdog groups criticize Obama for withholding names of alleged benefactors from Obamcare Click Here for Details

What America’s Kids Should Be

  An 11 year old told to beg for help with her braces after being told she couldn’t sell mistletoe instead stands by her work ethics Click Here for Story

Can’t Be Sold

  Young adults needed to fund Obamacare aren’t interested Click Here for Details and Video

Losing the Young

  Obama policies are leaving youth and young adults disenfranchised Click Here for Story

Another American Dies in Benghazi

   Chemistry teacher shot Click Here for Details

From the Science Side…

   New bone analysis shows ancient humans had more diversity than thought Click Here for Story

Unions Pushing for Unsustainable Wages in Fast Food

  Having ruined manufacturing unions look to destroy fast food industry Click Here for Story

Hatemonger Leaves MSNBC

Martin Bashir resigns finally after disgusting comments about Sarah Palin Click Here for Details

The Price of Freedom Payed in Blood

   Protestors in Ukraine get beaten Click Here for Details

Americans Want Their Guns

  Distrust of government? Click Here for Story

 

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Thursday December 5, 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by devt6799
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Happy Birthday Rachel!

Boil Water Advisory

Some Brighton Twp residents should be boiling water for 48 hours Click Here for Details

Simple Crime or Something Sinister?

   Truck with radioactive cargo stolen Click Here for Story

Almost 220,000 Michigan Public School Students Rely On School Choice

Charter public schools blamed for problems with traditional public schools, but parents choose charters and other alternatives for their kids

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

About one out of every six students in the state of Michigan is enrolled in either a charter public school or school of choice. Charter schools are the chosen villain in the media but they account for only a portion of students who have left traditional public schools.  … more

Commentary: Michigan Land Bank Demolishes Eminem’s Home

More than 100 bids, yet house torn down

By Audrey Spalding | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Two months after news coverage spurred a bidding war on Eminem’s childhood home, a Michigan government agency demolished it. … more

Smoke and Mirrors

   Who were the people standing behind Obama as he continued his campaign to sell Obamacare snakeoil Click Here for Details

Surprise!

   Even if you signed up with Healthcare.gov you may not have insurance? Click Here for Story

You Drove How Much?

  Democrats want to tax the number of miles you drive Click Here for Details

Obama’s Worst Slippery Slope

Ignoring laws and selectively enforcing them could lead to an end of US  as we know it Click Here for Story and Video

Some Congressional Staff Exempt from Obamacare

   Democratic Senator Harry Reid exempts his staff from the rules he made you live under Click Here for Details

Study Says….

   More legal gun owners makes crime plummet Click Here for Story

Not SO Welcome

  China rebukes VP Biden on visit Click Here for Details

Breaking the Non-Transparency

  Judicial Watch sues Obama Admin over Obamacare enrollment figures Click Here for Story

 

 

 

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Wednesday December 4, 2013

Posted on December 3, 2013 by devt6799
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Big Tips

  Some lucky servers are getting enormous tips from a benefactor Click Here for Story

Hamburg Says No to Watercraft Ordinance

Parties on area lakes won’t cause ordinance at this time Click Here for Details

Land Banks Profit By Cutting In Front of People Wanting To Buy Property

A video report

By Jarrett Skorup and Anne Schieber | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Land banks are supposed to help eliminate blight, revitalize neighborhoods and contribute tax dollars to local economies. But in Michigan, land banks have scooped up property at times for merely the price of back taxes owed, and resold it for the benefit of the land banks themselves. And they’re doing it by cutting deals before the public has a chance to buy property at public auction. … more

Land Bank Reform Bills In Holding Pattern

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Legislation that provides a way to contest deals in which land banks acquire property before public auctions take place will remain in the House Local Government Committee over the holidays. … more

Detroit Cleared for Bankruptcy

  Legal hurdle passed for City of Detroit Click Here for Story

Singing the Same Old Tune

   VP Biden keeps talking about gun control Click Here for Details

Discussing Progressives and Conservatives

  Beck and Hannity talk GOP and solutions Click Here for Video

Stopping Printable Guns

   House has a bill and the Dems want more Click Here for Story

No Security in Healthcare.gov

Hackers saying that there was no security built into the Obamacare website Click Here for Details and Video

Money is Not the Answer for Education

  US is way behind other countries in Education despite massive spending Click Here for Details

Another Soft Interview

   Obama to  get interviewed by his big fan Chris Matthews Click Here for Story

Schooling Them

   Megyn Kelly schools the Obama Admin on lack of accountability Click Here for Video

 More People in US on Disability than Populate Greece

  Almost 11 million Americans are now getting disability benefits Click Here for Details

 

 

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Tuesday December 3, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by devt6799
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 Livingston Sheriff Wants More Deputies

Livingston County Commission says no despite hiring more of their own support staff Click Here for Details

The Cross Walk Debate

A2 debate over pedestrian law continues Click Here for Story

And So It Begins

Cancer patient who speaks out against Obamacare gets audited Click Here for Details

Despite Fewer Students, Michigan School Funding Going Up, Up, Up

Schools will receive more than half a billion dollars more from the state and federal government alone this year

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of MIch Cap Con

“They are actually getting more money and there are fewer kids in the program,” said James Hohman, assistant director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. “You can argue they are not getting as much as they want, but you cannot say that taxpayers are spending fewer dollars on K-12 education.” … more

Results — Not Dollars Spent — Matter For Parents Choosing Schools For Their Students

Battle Creek newspaper blames charter public schools for failure of some traditional public schools

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

In Battle Creek, parents are very likely leaving a poorer-performing, better-funded district for other conventional school districts that receive far fewer dollars per student but in many instances have better performing schools. … more

Fact or Fiction?

  Admin says Obacare registration (sign up not payed) was 100,000 last month Click Here for Details

Overdue Admission by the Feds

They need Private Sector to make things work right Click Here for Story

Christie Can Beat Clinton?

   Iowa poll shows Governor leading former first lady Click Here for Details

Bad Deal Gets Worse

  Obama released Iranian scientist as part of nuke deal Click Here for Story

Rail Subsidies Cost You

  But private companies are making out on your dime Click

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Obama Logic

  Food stamps boost economy? Click Here for Story

Christie’s Problems

NJ Governor has some problems on path to Presidential run Click Here for Story

The Sell Out?

   Obama planning a visit to Iran next year? Click Here for Details

Death of Ambassador Stevens Unneccessary

   Blackwater security contractor says Obama Admin and Clinton’s State Dept turned its back on on Benghazi consulate Click Here for Story 

Freedom Protests?

Ukrainians voice their opinions with protests Click Here for Details

 

 

 

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Monday December 2, 2013

Posted on December 1, 2013 by devt6799
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MSU Makes Top Ten

  Could the Rose Bowl be reached? Click Here for Details

Bills Would Limit House Inspections

Tax assessors have been entering personal residences in some communities

By Anne Schieber |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Complaints surfaced when a group of homeowners in Davison Township contacted the Mackinac Center for Public Policy about letters from the local tax assessor requesting to come inside personal residences. Homeowners who declined saw their assessments go up based on improvements neighbors made to their houses, which resulted in higher property taxes. Other homeowners agreed to the inspections because they thought they were legally required to do so. … more

Healthcare.Gov Not Fixed?

Despite claims Obamacare website not fixed? Click Here for Details

The Coming Crisis of Obamacare

  George Will says “All Hell will Break Loose” Click Here for Video and Story

Year End Business for the House

2 weeks in December could be busy Click Here for Details

On the Hunt

  Israeli Intel ordered to look for Iranian cheats on nuke deal Click Here for Story

Unions Want You to Pay More for Fast Food

  Protests/Strikes for higher fast food wages would put thousands out of work an raise prices Click Here for Details

The End of OPEC Control?

Gas flare in the countryside of Bradford County. Pennsylvania  Higher North American production and possible increase in Iranian production would hurt OPEC Click Here for Story

Immigration Can’t be Solved Trough Conference

Senate version not worth discussing? Click Here for Details

Ukrainians Choose the West

  Thousands protest against the Ukranian rejection of EU pact Click Here for Story

Americans Going Jihad?

American Muslims joining Syrian civil war Click Here for Details

Problem?

  Saudi students in US doubles in last 24 months Click Here for Story

Clinton Machine Attacks Scott Walker

AP photo  Are they worried about a true conservative? Click Here for Details

Blasting Karzai

  Senator Feinstein has harsh words for Karzai Click Here for Story

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Sunday December 1, 2013

Posted on December 1, 2013 by devt6799
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1st Meteorological Day of Winter!

Another Big Loss for Wolverines

   2 Point conversion is a fail Click Here for Details

State Ignores Car Pool Lot Request

Livingston C0unty Commission wants car pool for new Latson Rd interchange Click Here for Story

Legislator: Improving State’s Grading System for Schools A Priority

New system would put more focus on student growth

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Legislation to change the way the State of Michigan grades the performance of schools could emerge from the House Education Committee in December. Changes would include creating an A-F grading system for schools and placing greater emphasis on student academic growth.  … more

4 Dead in Train Derailment

  NY commuter train derails Click Here for Story

Another Obamacare Delay

Insurer payments will be delayed Click Here for Details

Stealing Babies from The Womb?

   UK forcibly sedates Italian woman and then performs C-Section Click Here for Story

Fixed or Another Lie?

  Healthcare .gov team says the Obamacare website is fixed Click Here f0r Details

Obama Meets with Fasters

  The President showed support for illegal immigrants by meeting with those fasting in protest for immigration reform Click Here for Story

Iran/Saudi Nuclear Race

  If Iran gets nukes the Saudi will buy one from Pakistan Click Here for Details

Sucking Up

  Clintons court African American vote in prep for 2016 Click Here for Story

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show November 30, 3013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show November 30, 2013

Join Gary Wellings as he discusses problems with healthcare policy cancellation, US Senate races, Obama’s lack of support for the US Constitution, GOP problems and foreign policy failures. Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday November 30, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by devt6799
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Don’t forget to Catch The Drift Radio Show this afternoon at 2 on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com Call in with your opinions and stories of the week 734-822-1600

WALLY Waste

  AATA still pushing for a subsidized commuter rail from Howell to Ann Arbor Click Here for Story

Light Up The Night

Holiday display in Howell Click Here for Story

Wrong Priorities

McConnell fights conservatives instead of Democrats Click Here for Details

Michigan Insurance Companies: It’s Too Late To Reinstate Old Health Care Plans

President forced to admit his promise couldn’t be kept, but insurance companies had already adjusted

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

“It’s just ridiculous to ask them to quickly undo the three years of work they did to put the Obamacare changes in place,” said Michael Harp of Michigan Group Benefits. “Now they’d have to look back at those terminated policies, pull claims, get the actuarials (statistical calculations), submit them and roll them out. … They’d have to do it all in a few weeks — and just for a temporary situation. It just doesn’t make sense.” … more

Deadline

  Healthcare.Gove deadline is here  Click Here for Story

A Feel Good Story You’ll Want to See

Puppy with two legs gets along just fine…Play Video Below

Saudi Arabia Know How to Treat Illegals

  Ships 50,000 illegal workers out of country Click Here for Details

The Price of Presidential Weakness

  A weak Obama leaves the US with the reputation of Appeaser Click Here for Analysis

Non-Believer in Constitution

   The President doesn’t follow the Constitution very well at all Click Here for Story and Video

Obama Admin Bows to the Chinese?

   US tell commercial airlines to heed China’s new air defense zone Click Here for Details

Iran Won’t End Enrichment

Deal doesn’t stop Iran’s program no matter what the US says Click Here for Story

Yea, About That Global Warming Thing…

Thousands of Record cold temperatures set Click Here for Details

Ending Presidential Term Limits?

Some Progressives would love to see the worst Presidents continue Click Here for Details

Health Moment

7 Signs that may indicate heart problems Click Here for Story

Over 3000 Warheads Seized in Jamaica?

  Weapons seizure unusual Click Here for Details

Are We In Another Financial Bubble?

   Expert says prices are high and going higher but the values aren’t real Click Here for Story and Video

Sending the Wrong Message

   US Extends Iran oil sanction waivers Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

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Friday November 11, 2013

Posted on November 29, 2013 by devt6799
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Black Friday

Be safe shopping

Public Housing Upgrade

  A2 awarded MSHDA funds to improve housing units Click Here for Details

Mt. Brighton Open After Improvements

Good weather, snow and a new look Click Here for Story

Union Fighting For $10K Severance For Teacher Who Pleaded Guilty to Molesting a Student

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The teachers union in the West Branch Rose City Area Schools district filed a grievance on behalf of Neal Erickson, who was sentenced in July to 15-30 years in prison for molesting an eighth-grade student. The union claims he was unjustly denied the $10,000 severance package that was offered to all teachers, according to the school district. … more

How to Save Cities Millions

By Michael D. LaFaive |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

In the United States, taxes from such sources as state and local income taxes, sales and gross receipts taxes, motor fuel taxes, vehicle taxes, and alcohol taxes all hit record peaks in the second quarter of 2013. In other words, not since 1962 — when the Census Bureau first started tracking such revenues — has government’s take been this large in each category.  … more

 Another Charter School Success Story

Detroit Success: Cesar Chavez Charter School Play Video Below

Thanksgiving Propaganda

  Obama uses tax money and wants you to sell Obamacare over your Holiday tables Click Here for Analysis

War Drums?

   China pushing the envelope in newly added air defense zone Click Here for Details

Key Senate Races in 2014

  Pundits already giving Michigan to Democrats again? Click Here for Story

Regulator in Chief

  Change in Senate rules means more regulations for you Click Here of Details

Sleeping With the Enemy?

Is the US in secret talks with Hezbollah militants? Click Here for Story

Script Re-Write

Putin looks to re-write Russian History, has that already happened in the US? Click Here for Details

Another Obamacare Horror Story

Young boy with cancer loses coverage because of Obamacare Click Here for Story

One Step Forward

  Afghanistan decides not to being back stoning Click Here for Details

Bunkers of the Rich and Famous

The wealthiest are putting in more than safe rooms Click Here for Story

Off the Terror List

Evangelicals won’t be called terrorists anymore in Army training Click Here for Details

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Wednesday November 27, 2013

Posted on November 26, 2013 by devt6799
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 A2 Area Thanksgiving Guide

Things to do this Holiday Click Here for Story

Why Are We Ending Land Lines?

Should the State have any say in ending land (phone) line availability Click Here for Details

 Conservative Budgeting Helps Some Teachers Get Cash Back

Milan, Lansing school districts balance budgets, enroll more students than expected

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Like many districts in Michigan, Milan Area Schools suffered a reduction in student enrollment. But unlike other districts, many of the district’s employees will be getting more money this year than originally planned even with the drop in enrollment. … more

Higher Minimum Wage Hurts Low-Skill Workers

Schauer proposal would mean increased costs

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Increasing the minimum wage to $9.25 per hour is a 25 percent increase over the current minimum of $7.40 per hour. That means the price to hire some low-skilled workers will cost businesses 25 percent more. If you don’t believe this increase will lead to changes in behavior, consider what you would do if a local restaurant, grocery store or gas station hiked their prices 25 percent.  … more

 What Air Defense?

   US flies B-52s through China’s self declared new air zone Click Here for Details

Now They Ask?

After finishing nuclear negotiations Obama asks for return of ex FBI agent from Iran? Click Here for Details

Why Sebelius Hasn’t Been Fired?

  Calamitous powers will fall on the HHS Secretary Click Here for Story

White House Wants to Control Obamacare Message

With so much bad news Obama want’s to write the script for Obamacare groups Click Here for Details

Waste of Time

  10 years of effort, thousands of US lives lost and Afghanistan wants to go back to the stoneage with lashings and stonings for adultery Click Here for Story

The End of Private Health Care?

  80 million may lose Employer Healthcare Coverage Click Here for Details

Iran Deal the Worst

Another Epic Fail from Obama Click Here for Story

Amnesty? For These People?

  Illegals attack Border Patrol Click Here for Details and Video

The Death Panels Are Here

  Obamacare controls costs through rationing Click Here for Story and Video

The Facts on Iran Deal

  Forget the myths here is what’s relevant Click Here for Details

Afghan Pull Out

   Will US pull troops with no deal signed by Karzai? Click Here for Story

Gross Incompetence

Feds Spent $900 million on what for the TSA? Click Here for Details

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