michigan: Dodged the Bullet....weather, that is
- 02/11/10 11:58 AM
We Dodged the Bullet, here in Macomb Twp., Macomb Co. Michigan.We did have snow: it did start Tuesday: it did come down ALL day & night; it did look bad for us in Macomb County; but it was only 7" in Macomb Twp, Macomb Co. MI.it was cold; it was windy; we had Wednesday as Shoveling day; we added Thursday as Remove the Blow-over day.But---We truly dodged that Bullet, once again, On this scale below, the listing of totals for years past'07-'08 / 75.5" = RED Zone'08- '09 / 65.6 " =ORANGE Zone'10 - '11 / to date/ varies between 28" - 30" - … (6 comments)
michigan: As Cream Rises to the top...so do the 4,300 Volunteer Tutors of HOPE
- 02/08/10 12:07 PM
When the call went out, it was Hoped that at least 2,500 Metro-area Tutors would be willing to step up and help our failing Detroit Public Schools. To Date---4,300 Tutors have signed up to join the Detroit Reading Corps. Do see: www.FREEP.com /News & Views / Sunday Feb 7,2010 / 21 A , 23 --27A / by Paul Anger--Free Press Editor & Publisher "4,300 Reasons to Hope" On these pages, you can read all the names of these great citizens.Congratulations to the Detroit Free Press, and The DPS [Detroit Public Schools] initiated this 'call to action'.No one knew just what would happen. We had the usual … (0 comments)
michigan: February 03...Michigan's Governor presents SOS
- 02/03/10 10:03 AM
The State of the State! our SOS??? Michigan is not too well:Michigan is having job related problemsMichigan is seeing manufacturing simply 'leaving'Michigan is offering 'tax-credits' to woe & win business from around the planetMichigan is filled with enterprising residentsMichigan is looking for ways to control the emigration of residents But, what does Michigan read in the local paper just last week:'Granholm backs Mich. constitution overhaul' / The Detroit News / Mark Hornbeck / Lansing Bureau...November's ballot Proposal 1 - establish a Constitutional Convention to launch a two-year [2 YEAR] process that is slated to overhaul the version of 1961-'62 / voted into law in 1963 ...a Constitutional Convention that " … (0 comments)
michigan: Moving Forward in Macomb Co.,& other Areas in Michigan Part II
- 02/01/10 04:47 AM
ROADS & REPAIRS; The Lack of funds = the transportation agency to cut projects:Michigan State Transportation Commission has cut 243 road projects for the 2010-2014 Budget...in Macomb County--CUT: = resurfacing 11 Miles of I-94 = reconstruction of Groesbeck from Hayes to 14 Mile Rd.,,,Oakland County--CUT: = widening of Auburn Rd from Adams to Dequindre = resurfacing Dixie Highway from Telegraph to I-75...Wayne County--CUT = reconstruction of I-96 from Newburgh to Middle Belt = reconstruction of Fort from Sibley to Goddard Can you sing: "Detour"...Detour, there's a muddy road ahead.. Detour, paid no attention to what it said..well, at Car Wash businesses should find more clients come Spring time. lolDECONSTRUCTION … (0 comments)
michigan: January's 30 yr Fixed rates in MI, Macomb:2009 Housing stats / 2010 Property Assemssment / Jobs / Root of the Problem ?
- 01/31/10 07:08 AM
Macomb County, Michigan's Rebound in 2010 can be weighed by the interpretation of the County's Stats in vital areas; The future of this County, Here & Now, is predicated upon clear & determined actions by the elected Officials, Business Leaders, & all ResidentsJANUARY'S--last Week 30 YEAR FIXED INTEREST RATES:...27 & 28 January - 4.87 % = the Low for the week...25 & 29 January - 5.00 %-5,09 % = the High for week Total Rates for the Month of January were very good, dropping from the 1 January High of 5.16 %The entire month was below the 6.00 % rate considered as a good 30 yr fixed rate.IF you are … (0 comments)
michigan: Is HE a MOTIVATOR....or WHAT!
- 01/28/10 11:21 AM
As the story is related:He was a Coach in Collegiate BasketballHe was known for his attentive, calm, & quiet stanceHe was a successful Coach with a winning TeamAt the start of Every Season, for the first week or soHe would stand along the sideline, Periodically changing his position around the perimeterThe returning team members were aware of this behavior, and accepted it as part of the programThey knew what was happening; they played their best; they wanted this silent observationThe new team members, if they were aware, were grateful not to hear their name shouted aloudThey concentrated on their moves, their play, & their … (3 comments)
michigan: " Flurries Are Your Friends"....thanks Chuck Gaidica..
- 01/26/10 12:35 PM
OK...you are right... ...this .gif does NOT look like snow flurries.... ...BUT, this is an Animation of light snow falling... ...since animations don't work in the blog...JUST Imagine more snow lightly falling.NEVER MIND--on to the reason behind the title.You see, on Local 4--WDIV Detroit--Chuck Gaidica is the evening weatherman..not person...MAN/..he is funny..he is very good--if you like to listen to possible reasons that your day, or next few days will be NOT ..he also stood at the board tonight, with his goofy smile, and actually stated the above. The others on the news show, just groaned, out loud, & I think that I … (0 comments)
michigan: "The Decline of Civilization is directly attributed to ROUND-ABOUTS" Mark Stein
- 01/25/10 06:26 AM
When Mark Stein-a radio and group Talk Host-made this statement today, it WAS ...a really Laugh Out Loud type of situation;...a "Oh, Mark, really?" type of situation"...a 'wait a moment' he could be right situation...a I have driven those 'things' here in our part of Michigan situationSo, therefore, if we are honest about many of the drivers who use the RA traffic circle design on any regular basis, we CAN understand his statement.When was the last time that you actually willingly entered one of those circles, minding your own business, following the arrows PAINTED UPON the pavement, only to find that the driver entering … (4 comments)
michigan: Michigan UPDATES...UPDATES & Notices HERE and THERE
- 01/20/10 11:02 AM
Just some insights and updates of items of interest--WITHIN & OUTSIDE ofthe State of MICHIGAN: HERE: WITHIN our State:...Angels of the desert or Desert Angels founder - Louise Dooks/ Metamoraand 200 Volunteers packed "Miracle Boxes" for our Military overseas.The warehouse in Harrison Township--owned by Bill & Sheryl Jarvis--Jarvis Building Restoration Company, was the donated epicenter for the packages--named for Joseph Miracle, a soldier from Ortonville, who was killed while serving in the U.S. Military. Thank you to all who donated items and / or offered of personal time on Saturday Jan 15, 2010.[FYI--we have personally utilized the Jarvis Co. for work … (0 comments)
michigan: What are you doing JANUARY 30,2010,,,& Other Michigan Items
- 01/19/10 06:03 AM
On Saturday, 30 January 2010 Hillsdale College is sponsoring an on-line townhall:...the Title is "Reviving the Constitution"...website to register [ on0line only ] www.constitutiontownhall.com ...hours of program: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m....download of agenda to print / save ...MUST pre-register at the .com above...program will be archived for later on-demand viewing...must return to website to log-in or on-demand archived program...FREEIsn't celebrating the principles of the Constitution of America much more profound than:...cleaning the bathrooms...doing shopping...going to the office [ well, maybe NOT this one--you can archive it ]...washing everything that needs washing...baking [move your computer to the kitchen & multi-task ]Plan your time accordingly remembering … (0 comments)
michigan: Michigan BRIGHTNESS...BRIGHT LIGHTS in Michigan
- 01/18/10 01:26 PM
LIGHTS:...in the Village of Lambs, in Wales Township, in St Clair County, 15 miles West of Port Huron, Michigan, stands a Church Bell Tower that graces the left side of the 140 Year Old Lambs United Methodist Church.As the rest of the small town of Lambs continues its slide toward the ending begun 40 years past-the Church and the Bell Tower still stands as an active congregation.Once is was a vibrant village that had a car dealership, several party stores, a gas station and this church and its Bell Tower. This Church and its Bell Tower has a cheerleader in the person of Ross Fitz, 80. Mr Ross … (0 comments)
michigan: Michigan Shirks.......Michigan SHINES in Detroit.
- 01/17/10 01:34 PM
Today, Sunday --January 17, 2010 found the local papers full of the excitement of the NAIAS that opened to the public on Saturday. If the photos tell even one-half of the story;It is a success.
The Detroit Free Press has an entire section 1D to 10D that is Nothing BUT Cars that is appropriately titled "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CARS" SEE: WWW.FREEP.COM section D / Sunday January 17,2010; In actuality, the entire paper & local news has been primarily about the Auto Show;...the Free Press business section was dominated by the show and the impact on our Detroit companies;...2B is … (0 comments)
michigan: Oxymoron--oxy-moronic--oxus + moros --sharp + foolish
- 01/15/10 04:42 AM
Webster defines oxymoron:a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms are combined to produce an epigrammatic effect...oxus = sharp & mo~ros = foolishA figure of speech ! An epigrammatic effect !A combination of contradictory [apparently] termsHow else would you define, therefore, a poll that states the following:...the Center for Deliberative Democracy at Stanford calls this poll "an unprecedented experiment"...a "Deliberative poll" that brought a cross-section of 314 people..Lansing..for a weekend in Nov.2009"...where James Fishkin stated..."we put the entire state in one room under conditions where it could think" about the economic crisis. [Mr Fishkin is the director for the CDD ] How, … (0 comments)
michigan: The INTERNATIONAL PART of the North American International Auto Show / 2010 / Detroit
- 01/13/10 06:12 AM
Today's Macomb Daily quotes Doug Fox, chairman for the 2010 show, "...the recent instability in the American auto industry had added a certain level of importance to the 2010 show." He continued:" Our show [in Detroit] is recognized as the most important auto show in North America, from a press standpoint".The North American International Auto Show has been in existence for over 100 years , this show is considered more important than ever before. Mr. Fox notes the show will be bigger and fuller than last years show; manufacturers will display new products and concept cars, it will also be showing … (0 comments)
michigan: MICHIGAN...Promote it...& they WILL Come..2010 AUTO SHOW / Detroit
- 01/12/10 05:14 AM
ACTUAL 2010 MODELS.....NO...But YOU SHOULD see SOME at this year's Auto Show:Can you get to Cobo Hall from Saturday January 16 --Saturday, January 23, 2010 ?Hours open to the public:...9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 16 - 23 January...9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday January 24Handicapped Individuals at 8:00 a.m. ; use the Oakland Hall entranceThese early days are for the Press; Politicians, including Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, Caroline C. Kilpatrick; Local & national news channels.The 'GIFT' to all citizens is: 'Automakers talking jobs.' www.macombdaily.com Tues. Jan. 12, 2010 / pg 1 AStaff and Wire Reports.This part of the story is the … (2 comments)
michigan: MICHIGAN...the HEADLEE Amendment of 1978..unfunded Mandates
- 01/11/10 05:41 AM
For those unfamiliar with the Headlee Amendment: here it is in a Nutshell: NO, not that kind of nutshell...1978, Richard Headlee, tax advocate & Insurance Co. EXEC....amended Article IX of the Michigan Constitution; in the following manner...From all of its taxes, fees and other sources, the state's total revenue cannot exceed 9.49 % of personal income in Michigan...If the state mandates that local governments provide any new or expanded programs, the state must provide full funding....Local governments cannot add new taxes or increase existing ones,or increase certain bonded indebtedness, without securing approval of voters...The state cannot reduce the portion of … (2 comments)
....this photo was taken today, after the 2-4" snow fall; the snow is what we usually receive here in Macomb County, Michigan--thus not the reason for the picture [s].....what is the purpose here is to show all our special, strange, snow-covered pine tree / trees.....this is, of course, one view that was edited using picnik.com ....below are two additional photos that are not framed or edited beyond exposure, crop,or sharpenproof that this is truly only ONE tree........front view showing that tree on left was the same as one on Rt.....I transplanted … (0 comments)
michigan: a Thursday in Michigan...Tidbits & Snippets
- 01/07/10 11:58 AM
Thursday TIDBITS:....finally snow; for us 3-5"; drivers already unprepared; ever thus here in MI.....tomorrow, at the Federal Court Building / Detroit, MI / 2 min. + / Christmas bomb attempt suspect / heavy Police presence / ,,,,spelling of MOU = Memoranda of Understanding / earlier reports stated Memorandum; does NOT change the definition; just wanted to clear up any questions ....as the deadline for applications approaches; State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mike Flanagan has moved to delay the formal support of reforms by local school officials until they can review a plan that outlines HOW items will be implemented; this review will be available … (0 comments)
michigan: I AM JANI....WHO AM I....JANI I AM..
- 01/05/10 02:00 PM
Jani. a 7 yr old child named January; a full year into the realm of child-onset schizophrenia a year into as life turned upside down a life that is frightening, fun, frantic, & fantasy a year into a life that should not be lived by a child.Jani's story reached out and would not let go; tenaciously weaving into my very soul.A story where two young parents are driven by love of this fragile child to do the impossible; they live in two small apartments-one parent with Jani & the other with little brother Bodhi 2; this is a way to keep the scary side of Jani's haunted world from … (3 comments)
michigan: Aw-w-w...Michigan...Really ? !!!
- 12/31/09 03:51 AM
On the day of New Year's Eve:...is this really the message you want to send to MI. Seniors, Is IT?[ Earlier this month {Dec. 6, 2009 / Sunday Free Press / 1 A]...it was noted that MI is "..a haven for seniors"...in referencing the fact that many pensions for seniors in this State are not taxed...this cash-strapped state could see $700 M per year...among 43 states with income taxes, MI exempts more retiree income than any other....noted that most of the exemptions are for retired public sector seniors ...which leaves us out]Now, the plot-so-tospeak THICKENS The Macomb Daily / Thursday Dec.31, 2009 / 'Snowbirds' … (4 comments)
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We Dodged the Bullet, here in Macomb Twp., Macomb Co. Michigan.We did have snow: it did start Tuesday: it did come down ALL day & night; it did look bad for us in Macomb County; but it was only 7" in Macomb Twp, Macomb Co. MI.it was cold; it was windy; we had Wednesday as Shoveling day; we added Thursday as Remove the Blow-over day.But---We truly dodged that Bullet, once again, On this scale below, the listing of totals for years past'07-'08 / 75.5" = RED Zone'08- '09 / 65.6 " =ORANGE Zone'10 - '11 / to date/ varies between 28" - 30" - … (6 comments)
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