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Welcome Back, Corey!

Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

As a news junkie, I subscribe to two newspapers.  One is the Daily Sun News of Sunnyside.  I enjoy the local coverage it provides to our small town.  In addition, opinion pieces provide entertainment as well.
Last fall, during the election cycle, Corey Russell wrote some glowing things about Barack Obama, now PresBO.  While I disagreed with [...]

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FAA Memo: Feds Knew NYC Flyover Would Cause Panic

Posted in President Obama, tagged , , on April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The FAA knew that a low atlitude flyover in New York City would cause a panic, so they decided to keep the Air Force One flyover a secret.  Why is there such a large disconnect between government staffers and the American public?
See New York (CBS) story here.

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Air Force One Backup Plane Buzzes New York

Posted in President Obama, tagged , , , , , on April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Maverick: Tower, this is Ghost Rider requesting a flyby.
Air Boss Johnson: That’s a negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.
From the movie: TOP GUN (1986)
Now, it’s the Obama administration that is buzzing New Yorkers with its Air Force One backup plane!  On a CLASSIFIED mission to update file photos, the 747 used to carry the [...]

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Can Sunnyside Save Money On Cell Phones?

Posted in Sunnyside Budget Issues, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A review of recent claims vouchers for the City of Sunnyside shows that the City is paying for cell phones from multiple carriers.  AT&T Mobility, Nextel Westcorp, and Verizon are all providing cell phones to the City.
Most citizens are familiar with cell phones for personal use, and are aware that “family plans” are available with [...]

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Today Is National Debt Day!

Posted in Economy, tagged , , , , on April 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »

If the U.S. Government actually ran on the money it collects in taxes and other revenues, then today would be the day we run out of money.  The entire rest of the year is run on borrowed and/or printed money.
Your current individual share of the debt is $35,000.
Happy National Debt Day everyone!

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Transportation Secretary Overrules FAA’s Attempt To Keep Records Secret

Posted in Constitutional Issues, Freedom Issues, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , on April 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has overruled the FAA’s attempt to keep records on bird strikes secret.  The issue came up when a U.S. Airways jet was forced to crash land in the Hudson River following a bird strike that knocked out the plane’s engines.  The incident occurred this past January.
In the aftermath, the media requested [...]

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Question Authority!

Posted in Constitutional Issues, Freedom Issues, Traditional Values, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on April 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Are we raising mindless robots to be subjugated and compliant no matter what demands are made by those in positions of authority?
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case now involving a girl, 13 at the time, being strip searched at school.  This is getting to be insane.  School administrators should not have students go [...]

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Laynee Has A New Kidney!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Jim Restucci has been spreading the news on Twitter and also on his blog, about Laynee, a girl in Sunnyside, receiving a kidney donation from her mother.  What a great blessing this is!
The surgery took place yesterday, April 22, and both patients are recovering well.
Residents of Sunnyside may recall news coverage about Laynee’s search for [...]

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Mexican Flag vs. American Flag

Posted in Traditional Values, Uncategorized, tagged , , on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

This picture comes from a high school in California from 2006.  Despite this “arrangement” of the flags taking place three years ago, it represents sentiments that have not gone away.

 
 
 
 
 
Reportedly, the student that did this received some kind of disciplinary action.  I guess that is appropriate, but I am not so sure about it as [...]

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Sunnyside Airport Development (Or Lack Of It) Topic of Hearing At Planning Commission

Posted in Sunnyside Planning Commission, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Sunnyside Planning Commission held a hearing last night to discuss new restrictions on growth around the airport.  No decisions were made, but public comments were taken.  Commissioners asked some questions, and City staff will do some research on these topics before the Planning Commission meets again.
The proposed restrictions would negatively impact CAN-AM, one of [...]

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