Link Dump for March 5th, 2009 through March 17th, 2009

Link dump for March 5th, 2009 through March 17th, 2009:

• Pawlenty's budget forecast assumes property tax hikes – "[Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL-Dilworth] said the public understands the link between Pawlenty's budget and property taxes.
  'And they know that it's state action that's causing that. Whether it's not funding schools properly, or outright cuts to local government aid or county program aid, they know the connection,' said Marquart. 'When people talk about no new taxes, that's not accurate because property taxes have gone up $3.1 billion in this state.' "
• Pawlenty admits budget will hike property taxes $600 million – "Gov. Tim Pawlenty's budget assumes $626 million in local property tax hikes over the next three years stemming from his local government aid cuts… Pawlenty troops say he's not to blame because locals do the hiking."
• xkcd titlts at wind turbines –
• Michelle Obama’s Message – Eat Fresh Food –
• Eating Well on a Downsized Food Budget – "Researchers at the State University of New York at Buffalo … found that basing the family diet on low-calorie, high-nutrient foods not only improved the health of the entire family but also reduced the amount spent on food."