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Biden pledges US commitment to Israeli security - Los Angeles Times - 3/9/2010 4:00pm - Telegraph.co.ukBiden pledges US commitment to Israeli securityLos Angeles TimesBut the vice president also condemns Israel's announcement of new construction in East Jerusalem, saying it 'undermines the trust we need right now' as peace talks are set to begin. By Paul Richter Reporting from Jerusalem - Vice President Joe Biden on ...When Israelis degrade Israel by humiliating Joe BidenHa'aretzBiden Condemns Israel Housing Plan as Impediment to Peace TalksBloombergUS veep spurs Mideast peace process amid settlement flare-upXinhuaYnetnews -Christian Science Monitor -The Associated Pressall 2,606 news articles »

Massa on Beck: 'You can take anything out of context' - Washington Post - 3/9/2010 5:14pm - Washington PostMassa on Beck: 'You can take anything out of context'Washington PostFormer Rep. Eric Massa (DN.Y.) said Tuesday evening that he groped a congressional staffer while he was in office, but he denied that it was a sexual incident. "I tickled him until he couldn't breathe, ...Massa: 'I Forced Myself Out' of CongressFOXNewsEric Massa Says he Groped Staffer -- Non SexuallyCBS NewsHouse accepts Massa resignation; congressman has $600 K in contributionsUSA TodayBuffalo News -NECN -Wall Street Journalall 1,207 news articles »

LaRose Charged With Using The Internet to Help Terrorists Overseas - ABC News - 3/9/2010 5:14pm - France24LaRose Charged With Using The Internet to Help Terrorists OverseasABC NewsA suburban Pennsylvania woman known by the alias "Jihad Jane" has been arrested and charged with trying to recruit Islamic fighters and for plotting to assassinate a Swedish cartoonist who made fun of the Prophet ...Pa. woman accused of recruiting jihadistsmsnbc.comUS: Pennsylvania woman tried to recruit terroristsCNNPa. woman charged with recruiting jihadists onlineThe Associated PressBBC News -Wall Street Journal -AFPall 422 news articles »

Republicans work to split Democrats, block health-care bill - Washington Post - 3/9/2010 5:22pm - ReutersRepublicans work to split Democrats, block health-care billWashington PostAs Republicans work to prevent a health-care bill from reaching President Obama, they are scrambling to exploit divisions between Democrats in the House and Senate. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch ...Industry Leaders: Obama's Plan Will Not Control Health CostsWall Street JournalHealth bill draws protests on both sides as pressure growsMiamiHerald.comAP Poll: Public wants elusive accord on healthThe Associated PressChristian Science Monitor -USA Today -BusinessWeekall 4,317 news articles »

Huda School and Montessori in Franklin, Detroit Hit By Car - Newsolio (blog) - 3/9/2010 11:00am - Kansas City StarHuda School and Montessori in Franklin, Detroit Hit By CarNewsolio (blog)By Newsolio Editor Detroit, Michigan- At least six students were injured at a school in Franklin, Detroit after an SUV reversed into a building at the ...Teacher backs SUV into Mich. preschool classroomThe Associated PressPre-schoolers injured by runaway carUPI.comVehicle Crashes into Detroit School, Four Children InjuredFOX 9 NewsTransWorldNews (press release) -The Detroit News -WWJall 306 news articles »

Ex-Detroit mayor arraigned on probation violation - The Associated Press - 3/9/2010 2:29pm - AOL NewsEx-Detroit mayor arraigned on probation violationThe Associated PressThe judge ordered Kilpatrick to stay in Michigan until Thursday's hearing, when he rules on a defense motion to remove another judge from the case. ...Chief judge arraigns ex-Mayor Kilpatrick in probation caseThe Detroit NewsGreene 911 transcripts are due in 2 weeksDetroit Free PressKilpatrick Arraigned, Bond SetWXYZMichigan Radio -WHTC -UPI.comall 159 news articles »

Michigan State suspends Chris Allen for Big Ten opener, maybe longer - USA Today - 3/9/2010 1:42pm - MLive.comMichigan State suspends Chris Allen for Big Ten opener, maybe longerUSA Today"Chris Allen is not going to be playing in the game Friday," Izzo said this morning, according to the Detroit Free Press. "Somebody's got to grow up, ...Spartans' Allen to miss Big Ten tourney openerCBS42Allen Suspended For Tournament OpenerSpartanInsider.com (subscription)MSU toys with UM, hangs another bannerDetroit Free PressBoston Heraldall 180 news articles »

Michigan lost 80000 manufacturing jobs last year - MLive.com - 3/9/2010 9:56am - MLive.comMichigan lost 80000 manufacturing jobs last yearMLive.comIndustrial employment was down 8 percent in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 21.1 percent in Detroit, Michigan, 2 percent in Auburn Hills, Michigan, 6.8 percent in ...Michigan Lost 80000 Manufacturing Jobs Over Past YearPR Newswire (press release)all 11 news articles »

Bio

I was born near Detroit, MI in 1976.

Until I was about 5 years old, we lived in Warren, MI, one street from 8 Mile Rd.  I attended Max Thompson Elementary School.  We moved around 1982 due to my Father's death.

My mother and I ended up moving in with my "Uncle", in St. Clair Shores, MI where I attended Princeton Elementary School.  While in 2nd grade, in 1984, the Detroit Tigers won the World Series.

From there my Mother and Uncle decided to move to Florida.  We lived in Seminole, FL which is near Tampa.  There I attended Madeira Beach Elementary School and also Wellington Elementary School.

Somewhere in this time period, we lived with my sister for a brief time in Detroit, MI.  I can't quite recall when.

After Florida did not work out so "hot", my Mother and I moved back to Warren, MI.  During this period, I attended Carter Middle School for 6th and 7th grades.

After that short stint, we moved to Center Line, MI with my Uncle again.  Here we stayed a while.  I attended Wolfe Middle School for 8th grade and then Center Line High School for grades 9-12.  Somewhere in the time-period, my Uncle decided to go back to Florida.  It may be due to my neighbor Chad and myself terrorizing the poor guy with the garage door opener.  We'll never know, I guess.

Also somewhere around this period we live with my sister in Detroit again.  Don't recall the exact timing.

Around age 19, I was introduced to the automotive safety testing business, which in my opinion, is one of the leading causes of vehicles' high cost.  You wouldn't believe what testing labs charge automotive companies for testing of components, just because they can.  I was even offered money once to make a certain component pass a test.  I did not accept it nor did the component pass.  In my "Automotive Testing" years, I worked at MGA Research Corporation, Faurecia Automotive Seating, ACT Laboratories, ArvinMeritor and Primetime Testing Lab.  I did this for about 10 years and was actually quite good at it.

During a layoff.  A friend of mine showed me an online Scrabble site.  Geeky, yes I know, whatever.  On this site is where I met my beautiful wife, Jackie.  She lived in Wisconsin and I in Michigan.  With no job, some other problems and nothing really holding me back, I moved.  

Which brings us to current times.  Right now, I'm a welder, at Walker Group Holdings or Brenner Tank as it's more commonly known.

I've met three famous people in my life, which is sad.  Hulk Hogan in Florida, Brett Michaels in Wisconsin and Dennis Rodman in Michigan.

I've been to Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin, New York, Arizona and California.

The only other country I've visited is Canada.  I don't really count that as it was about 20 minutes to get to.  I've probably visited about 50 times, was stopped and searched about 5 times and kicked out once.  I can say that I have the honor of being told to leave a country.