Archive for February, 2007

Shiawassee Dems Meeting Tonight

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

Shiawassee Democratic Party Tuesday, February 27,2007 Corunna City Hall Meeting Room NOTE: The business meeting will be moved up to 6:30 pm with the doors opening at 6:00 pm so we can adjourn by 7:30 pm. Speaker from the Michigan Democratic Party, Mary Ellen Gurewitz will speak at 7:30 pm. For further information contact ...

Charges Against Drain Commissioner Dropped

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

The state Attorney General has dropped all charges against Bernie Butcher, and refused to charge Gary Holzhausen. Shiawassee Prosecutor Randy Colbry said that he may proceed with a civil suit against Bernie. Maybe this is what Colbry wanted to talk about in the closed session ... More later.

County Meeting Today … Legal or not?

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

I attempted to live post the county board meeting today ... my pocket pc is a little disappointing in this regard ... anyway check out the discussion over at the Shiawassee forums.

Doom and Gloom on MichLib

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

I haven't had much blogging time lately, so I'm just catching up on Eric's great series of articles on MichLib. Doom and Gloom is the one that's got me worked up now. The next person who tells me that we need to make cuts to teachers' compensation (health ...

Americans Prefer A Black President To An Athiest

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Only 94% are ok with a black President, and I think that number should be higher, but it's still more than twice as many who would be ok with an atheist. That number should be higher too ... According to a Gallup Poll ... Asked if they'd be willing to vote ...

Disappointing DKos Diary

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

I check DKos on a regular basis because there are some pretty good diaries over there ... but this one really disturbs me ... the title is 'Cheney Lies' ... and here's the basis of the post:Standing aboard the USS Kitty Hawk in Yokosuka harbor, Cheney said, "I want you ...

Image Is Everything

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Military amputee uninvited from Bush event because the press would see him with no legs I have nothing to say.

Breathing Earth

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Breathing Earth is a website designed by David Bleja to show you the impact each country has on climate change. It's very interesting, and the stats running at the bottom are somewhat disturbing. If you'd like to see your personal impact on the Earth, take the ...

Mrs. Wordpress

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Anyone who has started a Wordpress blog should be familiar with Mr. Wordpress. He's the guy who leaves the first comment ... "Hi, This is a comment. To delete a comment, just log in and view the post's comments. There you will find the option to edit or delete them." Well apparently ...

Will The Religious Right Prevent Settlement On The Moon?

Monday, February 19th, 2007

According to this article, NASA plans to return to the moon by 2020 to begin planning for a settlement there. Settlement on the moon would be used for several purposes, including learning how to live on Mars, and begin studying the moon's surface "for clues about the history of ...

Gregg Geutschow Talk In The Shiawassee Forums

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

Lots of talk in the Shiawassee forums about the resignation of Gregg Geutschow: Manager / Council meeting - legal or not? Just wondering about the City Manager ... Owosso Independent: Ouster costs city $61,000 Geutschow is gone!

Open Meetings Act

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

There's been some talk in the forums about possible violations of the Open Meetings Act in regards to the resignation of Gregg Geutschow. There has also been speculation that some of the County Commissioners are illegally using the Open Meetings Act to gag the few commissioners who are willing ...

More On The Lebowski Fire

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

The Owosso City Fire Department has provided some details about the fire -- http://www.shiawasseecounty.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=275 Thanks guys!

Lebowski Fire Pictures

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

I've added my Lebowski pictures to the Coppermine Gallery here. They're not very good ... just a few shots I took on Friday. (Lebowski burned last Tuesday night) For some high quality pictures, visit http://www.dlpphoto.com/ and select 'portfolio'.

So Bad I Can’t Not Watch

Friday, February 16th, 2007

I tried to look away but I couldn't not look. Then I got into an internet fight with a couple of stooges named Logan and Kendrick, and I've never bothered to comment on a youtube video before this. Half Hour News Hour has already brought me to a whole new ...

MC Celtic Update

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

A couple weeks ago I highlighted Foreign Lands, which I am certain I heard on the Randy Rhodes. MC Celtic was cool enough to contact me and thank me for the post. He also let me know about his new album, Riot In Dublin, which is available for ...

Now Playing - Proper Education

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

     Now Playing - Proper Education A friend sent me this cool clip ... a little weird, but intriguing ... Thanks KB! Eric Prydz takes on Pink Floyd ... ... you don't need an education to save the planet ...

American Outsourcing Has Put Indian Values At Risk

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

I'll admit, I had a little laugh at this one: India Sees Cultural Backlash Against Outsourcing The outsourcing of tech and business work to India by U.S. multinationals has added billions to India's national income, but some in the country are now suggesting that this apparent windfall carries too high a price. Of ...

Now Playing - The National Anthem

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

     Now Playing - The National Anthem This is the best version of the National Anthem that I have ever heard. Performed by Faith Hill, at Superbowl 2000. I also enjoyed watching the ASL interpreters, who are visible through most of the video.

Hearts Break As Lebowski Burns

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

The historical Joseph Lebowsky Theater in Owosso caught fire last night. You can get some details here and join the conversation on the Shiawassee forums here. I haven't been to Lebowski since it was Capitol Theater, and my friends & I went to see Christine. That was back when ...