Thursday, May 27, 2010

Is Europe heading for a meltdown?

Is Europe heading for a meltdown? - Telegraph
"This financial crisis is worse than the sub-prime crash of 2008 because the sums are so much bigger and it is governments that are in dire straits."

NJ Teacher who complained to Gov. Chris Christie she deserved $83k actually makes $86k

NJ Teacher who complained to Gov. Chris Christie she deserved $83k actually makes $86k Washington Examiner

Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had a little dust-up with teacher Rita Wilson. Upset over Christie’s education budget, Wilson complained that she wasn’t paid enough and got sharp rebuke from the governor:
But borough teacher Rita Wilson, a Kearny resident, argued that if she were paid $3 an hour for the 30 children in her class, she’d be earning $83,000, and she makes nothing near that.
“You’re getting more than that if you include the cost of your benefits,” Christie interrupted.
When Wilson, who has a master’s degree, said she was not being compensated for her education and experience, Christie said:
“Well, you know then that you don’t have to do it.” Some in the audience applauded.Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/nj-teacher-who-complained-to-gov-chris-christie-that-she-wasnt-paid-83k-she-deserved-actually-makes-86k-94951164.html#ixzz0p9EcNciF

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

CARPE DIEM: Worker Shortage in Washington with a Jobless Rate > 9%? Orchard Brings 1,000 Workers from Jamaica?

CARPE DIEM: Worker Shortage in Washington with a Jobless Rate > 9%? Orchard Brings 1,000 Workers from Jamaica?

Ground Zero mosque plan has backers and detractors as community board votes to support plan

Ground Zero mosque plan has backers and detractors as community board votes to support plan - NYPOST.com
"Angry relatives of 9/11 victims last night clashed with supporters of a planned mosque near Ground Zero at a raucous community-board hearing in Manhattan.

After four hours of public debate, members of Community Board 1 finally voted 29-1 in support of the project."

This is an outrage from an ALL DEMOCRAT board!

Humming_Puppies

Lucianne.com News Forum - Humming_Puppies

You must click on this short puppy video.....or you will forever be puppy deprived!

Rare Michigan law may help waitress win weight discrimination lawsuit against Hooters

Rare Michigan law may help waitress win weight discrimination lawsuit against Hooters
"A former Hooters worker in Roseville stands a chance of winning her weight discrimination lawsuit based on a law written by a retired Grand Rapids legislator -- a law not found in most states.

Cassandra Smith, 20, alleges a Hooters restaurant -- known for its scantily-clad waitresses -- placed her on 30-day 'weight probation' earlier this month."

This state law may well be the reason our chicks are so fat!

Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes

Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes - wcbstv.com
"Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes
New Jersey Governor Says He Has Residents Covered Through Fiscal Year 2011 Despite $800 Million Hole

How Did He Do This?

Remember The Budget Freeze?

Looks Like It Worked"

more:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2010/05/26/the_reform_agenda_changing_course_in_new_jersey_105729.html

More Cities on Brink of Bankrupty

More Cities on Brink of Bankrupty - CNBC
"The possibility of a bankruptcy filing by the city of Harrisburg, Pa., the state capital, looms large these days—and it could be the first in a series, say some Wall Street traders."

Sestak White House scandal called 'impeachable offense'

Sestak White House scandal called 'impeachable offense'
"If a Democratic member of Congress is to be believed, there's someone in the Obama administration who has committed a crime – and if the president knew about it, analysts say it could be grounds for impeachment."

And Mr workaholic is just beginning his 79th vacation since the inauguration.

Muskegon Township official David Fisher appointed county drain commissioner

Muskegon Township official David Fisher appointed county drain commissioner
"David Fisher was appointed as Muskegon County’s interim drain commissioner Tuesday afternoon and, two hours later, he was being asked a question about a drain project by a county commissioner."

Great choice!

A380 Hard Landing at Oshkosh

YouTube - A380 Hard Landing at Oshkosh

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

David Brandon supports Rich Rodriguez, focuses on U-M's future

David Brandon supports Rich Rodriguez, focuses on U-M's future The Detroit News
"Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon reiterated Tuesday what he made clear in February after the university received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA alleging five major violations in the football program:

Rich Rodriguez will be the Wolverines' coach this fall."

I'm thinking this public affirmation of support is the traditional kiss of coaching death.....