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The Culture of Life
“The veto was Bush’s second on the stem-cell issue and only the third of his presidency…” Which really shows you where his priorities are, doesn’t it? Look, I’m down with a veto on any form of federal spending – as long as it’s a veto on federal spending, and not a thinly veiled attempt to legislate morality. “The legislation would have eased limits on federally funded human stem-cell research by allowing spending on studies using embryos that were created for fertility treatments and would otherwise be discarded.” In the right sidebar of the article, there is a picture of George – embracing a girl born with spina bifida, and it looks like he’s benevolently kissing her forehead. I wonder what he was whispering to her? … Read entire article »
Filed under: Democracy is Great!
Selling the Farm
Just an update to today’s earlier post: Kroger Co. reached an agreement to buy 20 Metro-Detroit area Farmer Jack stores. This includes the location, the closing of which I was earlier lamenting. I was hoping another large chain would buy them out, and give Meijer some competition – but more importantly, give me a choice of where to shop. Unfortunately, Kroger does not intend to buy any of the locations in Detroit proper. I can’t say I blame them. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Michigan
The Fate of the Farmer (Jack)
Many Farmer Jack brand grocery stores in Southeastern Michigan have either closed their doors, or are in the process of closing, discounting all their non-perishables heavily, and no longer selling perishables. It’s a pity, because Farmer Jack and mega-store, Meijer are equidistant for me – but the parking lot at Meijer is a nightmare, and so are the long lines at checkout. I honestly don’t know if the prices there are any better, but it didn’t matter. I preferred the smaller grocery store, sans toy aisle, car audio, tires, furnishings, etc. And I could always park near the door, which, in retrospect is probably why they’re closing a bunch of stores. I’ll still avoid Meijer. Hollywood Markets is a small local chain with locations … Read entire article »
Filed under: Michigan