February 2012
“Romney won Mackinac County by 1 vote. 667 votes to Santorum’s, wait for it, 666...”
– @chucktodd (via brooklynmutt)
University of Virginia Football Player Goes On... →
cognitivedissonance:
Joseph Williams moved more than 30 times as a child, living in homeless shelters, church basements, and the homes of family friends. Now Williams, a junior safety on the University of Virginia football team, is taking up a cause supporting university workers who are barely making enough to get by.
Williams is one of 18 Virginia students participating in a hunger strike —...
Watching the "What's the Matter with Kansas"...
It’s on Hulu Plus, if you’re interested.
"No American should be forced to violate their...
shorterexcerpts:
That’s what it actually says on Rep. Issa’s Facebook page right now. That’s what he’s leading with. I’ll be waiting for when they schedule a hearing for how my conscience isn’t cool with taxpayer dollars going to drone attacks that kill thousands of innocent civilians, or no-bid contracts to companies that can’t even supply adequate body armor for troops, or how taxpayer dollars...
Why Dave Ramsey is the Problem →
My problem with Dave Ramsey is not with his straight-forward, old-fashioned financial advice applied within a specific context which makes perfect sense to me. Don’t spend beyond your means. Take manageable baby steps to get out of debt once you’re in it. It’s common sense. There’s nothing to oppose about it, but there’s nothing really earth-shattering or “Biblical” about it either, despite the...
“To me, it’s like the church is setting people up for failure. How feasible...”
– Me
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U.S. Constitution not being copied anymore. Crazy... →
jasencomstock:
Some stupid conservatives on twitter were crying last week that Justice Ginsberg was advising jurists from Egypt to, like, not copy the Constitution. This came as a surprise to absolutely no one except for conservatives with eagle and flag tattoos, and Dave Weigel shot them down with, “yeah and we didn’t advise Iraq or Afghanistan to copy us either.”
Anyway, the NYT’s, published...
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So What’s A Teacher to Do? →
Imagine you’re a middle-school science teacher, and you get to the section of the course where you’re to talk about climate change. You mention the “C” words, and two students walk out of the class.
Or you mention global warming and a hand shoots up.
“Mrs. Brown! My dad says global warming is a hoax!”
Or you come to school one morning and the principal wants to see you because a parent of one...
“Why don’t they have a WHITE history month?? Why don’t they have NON-handicapped...”
– twitter user woodmuffin (via jesuswasacommunist)
Ogemaw Hills Bike Week →
A week long Motorcycle Rally! Sunday, July 15, 2012 - Sunday, July 22, 2012 Bike Shows, Races, Live Entertainment, Field Events, Vendors and more. All Motorcycles Welcome Whatever type of motorcycle you ride, come and join us for some of the best riding, racing, and entertainment in the Midwest! Camping available.
River Town Bike Week →
The Rivertown Bike Week Expo will be a six day biker entertainment event for all motorcycle riders, to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, that will be held at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids, Michigan from Tuesday, July 10, 2012 through Sunday, July 15, 2012, during the following hours:
Tuesday : 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday & Thursday : 10am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday : 10am -...
Oscoda Biker Days →
June 8-10 2012 Oscoda Michigan. This is a 3 day event featuring motorcycle parts & accessory vendors form across the nation, food & drink vendors, music, stunt shows, bike giveaways, contests, bike show, organized rides through the local area, activities for the kids, antique motorcycle show, swap meet & more. Visit Michigan’s only Motorcycle Museum & enjoy the fun.
Bikes on the Bricks →
- Flint September 21-22, 2012 downtown Flint
Frankenmuth Bike Fest →
- Frankenmuth August 17-18, 2012 Heritage Park
Classic Car & Bike Show - Freeland →
April 2012 TBA Freeland Elementary School
Gilmore Vintage Motorcycle Show, June 10th, 2012 →
What Teachers Want to Tell Parents →
