Muskegon school district, art museum divorcing MLive.com
"When Julia Hackley gave instructions for her trust fund “to be used and expended forever by the board of education ... for school and educational purposes,” would that have included turning the money over to an independent group to operate an art museum?"
Sunday, October 31, 2010
San Diego State hoops #25
My Way - Sports News
"'I didn't know San Diego State had never been ranked until someone mentioned it to me earlier this week,' said Aztecs coach Steve Fisher, who led Michigan to one national championship and two other title game appearances."
"'I didn't know San Diego State had never been ranked until someone mentioned it to me earlier this week,' said Aztecs coach Steve Fisher, who led Michigan to one national championship and two other title game appearances."
Billboard comparing head San Diego city librarian's pension with the 4-star general Commandant of the United States Marine Corps
Billboard comparing head San Diego city librarian's pension with the 4-star general Commandant of the United States Marine Corps Fox & Hounds Daily
"You will want to watch this video! Our retired head San Diego city librarian made $139,000 salary as an employee.
She now receives $227,000 in pensions, PLUS has another major pension we can't quantify.
Contrast that with a Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps -- a FOUR STAR general position.
That general's pension for 30 years often arduous and dangerous service is about $149,000 a year."
"You will want to watch this video! Our retired head San Diego city librarian made $139,000 salary as an employee.
She now receives $227,000 in pensions, PLUS has another major pension we can't quantify.
Contrast that with a Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps -- a FOUR STAR general position.
That general's pension for 30 years often arduous and dangerous service is about $149,000 a year."
Why Tax Day won't be April 15 in 2011
Why Tax Day won't be April 15 in 2011
"So what's the deal? In 2011, Washington, D.C., will celebrate Emancipation Day on April 15, a day earlier than normal, since April 16 falls on a Saturday.
Emancipation Day marks the anniversary of the day that President Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act.
The Act, which was 'for the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the District of Columbia,' freed 3,100 slaves in the District, making DC residents the 'first freed' by the federal government.
In 2005, Emancipation Day was made an official public holiday in the District of Columbia."
"So what's the deal? In 2011, Washington, D.C., will celebrate Emancipation Day on April 15, a day earlier than normal, since April 16 falls on a Saturday.
Emancipation Day marks the anniversary of the day that President Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act.
The Act, which was 'for the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the District of Columbia,' freed 3,100 slaves in the District, making DC residents the 'first freed' by the federal government.
In 2005, Emancipation Day was made an official public holiday in the District of Columbia."
Browser: 2010 Daylight Saving Time confuses Web searchers
Browser: 2010 Daylight Saving Time confuses Web searchers freep.com Detroit Free Press
"And you may also notice that searchers are looking for Daylight Savings Time, while this post refers to Daylight Saving Time.
The plural form is a phonetic anachronism and isn't actually the name of the observance."
"And you may also notice that searchers are looking for Daylight Savings Time, while this post refers to Daylight Saving Time.
The plural form is a phonetic anachronism and isn't actually the name of the observance."
Totenberg's 'Very Afraid' of These Elections; Thomas Thinks They're 'A Joke...Political System's a Mess'
Totenberg's 'Very Afraid' of These Elections; Thomas Thinks They're 'A Joke...Political System's a Mess' NewsBusters.org
"Isn't it amazing how these same people that were thrilled by the idea of America electing as president a junior senator from Illinois with little qualifications for the most important office in the land are now scared to death about who may be going to Congress next January?"
"Isn't it amazing how these same people that were thrilled by the idea of America electing as president a junior senator from Illinois with little qualifications for the most important office in the land are now scared to death about who may be going to Congress next January?"
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Higher Education Bubble Update; New York Daily News Calls It a "Government-Sanctioned Racket"
CARPE DIEM: Higher Education Bubble Update; New York Daily News Calls It a "Government-Sanctioned Racket"
"Public university tuition has increased faster than private tuition in each of the last four years, and in eight out of the last nine years, by an average of 3% per year.
As the chart above shows, the trajectory of college tuition in the U.S. is on a path that makes the recent housing bubble seem like a minor historical footnote by comparison"
"Public university tuition has increased faster than private tuition in each of the last four years, and in eight out of the last nine years, by an average of 3% per year.
As the chart above shows, the trajectory of college tuition in the U.S. is on a path that makes the recent housing bubble seem like a minor historical footnote by comparison"
Armor: Designed In Israel, Built In America
Armor: Designed In Israel, Built In America
"Israel is having a U.S. firm (General Dynamics) manufacture 600 of the new Nemer IFV (infantry fighting vehicle) over the next eight years.
The first hundred or so were built in Israel, but the rest can be built more cheaply in the United States."
"Israel is having a U.S. firm (General Dynamics) manufacture 600 of the new Nemer IFV (infantry fighting vehicle) over the next eight years.
The first hundred or so were built in Israel, but the rest can be built more cheaply in the United States."
Heat in Supreme Court attack ads dialed up to scorching levels
Heat in Supreme Court attack ads dialed up to scorching levels freep.com Detroit Free Press
"The most concentrated -- and potentially controversial -- fire has been directed by Democrats at Justice Bob Young, the only African American on the court, who is accused, among other things, of racial animosity toward blacks."
"The most concentrated -- and potentially controversial -- fire has been directed by Democrats at Justice Bob Young, the only African American on the court, who is accused, among other things, of racial animosity toward blacks."
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