DPS says teacher tried to pawn school laptop freep.com Detroit Free Press
"Store staff refused to pay the teacher for the netbook –- which is engraved with the DPS “I’m In” logo on its cover -– instead confiscating it and contacting DPS officials.
Drysdale-Oriucci was suspended Thursday with pay, pending a disciplinary hearing."
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Illinois Has Days to Plug $13 Billion Deficit That Took Years to Produce
Illinois Has Days to Plug $13 Billion Deficit That Took Years to Produce - Bloomberg
"The legislative session that began today as the House convened will take aim at a budget deficit of at least $13 billion, including a backlog of more than $6 billion in unpaid bills and almost $4 billion in missed payments to underfunded state pensions."
"The legislative session that began today as the House convened will take aim at a budget deficit of at least $13 billion, including a backlog of more than $6 billion in unpaid bills and almost $4 billion in missed payments to underfunded state pensions."
Europe starts confiscating private pension funds
Europe starts confiscating private pension funds Washington Examiner
"If fiscal austerity becomes a real issue in the U.S. the way that it's been reaching critical mass in Europe -- don't think that U.S. lawmakers regard your either your personal wealth or money they might owe you as sacrosanct. Government has a habit of looking out for itself."
"If fiscal austerity becomes a real issue in the U.S. the way that it's been reaching critical mass in Europe -- don't think that U.S. lawmakers regard your either your personal wealth or money they might owe you as sacrosanct. Government has a habit of looking out for itself."
Detroit Public Schools: 40,000 kids to get laptops from stimulus funds
Detroit Public Schools: 40,000 kids to get laptops from stimulus funds freep.com Detroit Free Press
"Detroit Public Schools will spend $49 million in federal money to push technology in the district, including distributing 40,000 new laptop computers to students in grades 6-12 for use in class, as well as more than 5,000 new desktop computers."
"Detroit Public Schools will spend $49 million in federal money to push technology in the district, including distributing 40,000 new laptop computers to students in grades 6-12 for use in class, as well as more than 5,000 new desktop computers."
Monday, January 03, 2011
New Jersey Wants to Seize Your Unused Gift Cards
New Jersey Wants to Seize Your Unused Gift Cards - CNBC
"Lawmakers voted last year to allow the seizure of cards after two to three years as a way to raise about $80 million and help balance the state's budget.
But in November, a federal judge temporarily struck down the law.
The Record of Bergen County reports the state isn't giving up though.
State treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff has told a judge that the state will appeal the earlier ruling."
"Lawmakers voted last year to allow the seizure of cards after two to three years as a way to raise about $80 million and help balance the state's budget.
But in November, a federal judge temporarily struck down the law.
The Record of Bergen County reports the state isn't giving up though.
State treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff has told a judge that the state will appeal the earlier ruling."
Eco-bulb cost to treble: Makers cash in as the ban on old-style bulbs kicks in
Eco-bulb cost to treble: Makers cash in as the ban on old-style bulbs kicks in Mail Online
"The price of energy-saving light bulbs will treble as the final supplies of traditional bulbs dry up, industry experts have warned.
The Government has ordered energy companies to scrap the subsidies that have kept the price of eco-bulbs artificially low for the last few years.
At the same time, manufacturers are increasing wholesale prices to take advantage of the European ban on ‘energy guzzling’ old-style bulbs."
"The price of energy-saving light bulbs will treble as the final supplies of traditional bulbs dry up, industry experts have warned.
The Government has ordered energy companies to scrap the subsidies that have kept the price of eco-bulbs artificially low for the last few years.
At the same time, manufacturers are increasing wholesale prices to take advantage of the European ban on ‘energy guzzling’ old-style bulbs."
Is Barack Obama Intentionally Trying to Damage Our Economy and Security?
Is Barack Obama Intentionally Trying to Damage Our Economy and Security?
"Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal recounts an exchange with President Obama during the Gulf oil drilling moratorium. (Full disclosure: I co-wrote the book with Jindal.)
After telling Obama that the moratorium would potentially cost tens of thousands of jobs, ”The president went on to assure me that anyone who lost their job would get a check from BP.
When I explained that BP might not write them checks because it was the federal government that imposed the moratorium the president said, ‘Well, if BP won’t pay the claim, they can file for unemployment.’
I was amazed by the level of disconnect.
The people of Louisiana want to work, not collect unemployment or BP checks.”"
"Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal recounts an exchange with President Obama during the Gulf oil drilling moratorium. (Full disclosure: I co-wrote the book with Jindal.)
After telling Obama that the moratorium would potentially cost tens of thousands of jobs, ”The president went on to assure me that anyone who lost their job would get a check from BP.
When I explained that BP might not write them checks because it was the federal government that imposed the moratorium the president said, ‘Well, if BP won’t pay the claim, they can file for unemployment.’
I was amazed by the level of disconnect.
The people of Louisiana want to work, not collect unemployment or BP checks.”"
Saturday, January 01, 2011
'Redundant' Mercury comes to end of the line
'Redundant' Mercury comes to end of the line detnews.com The Detroit News
As of today, the Mercury name disappears from dealerships, marking the end of a once-heralded brand that was a step up from Ford, the everyday people's car."
As of today, the Mercury name disappears from dealerships, marking the end of a once-heralded brand that was a step up from Ford, the everyday people's car."
Top Republican prepares to leave Obama's big tent
Top Republican prepares to leave Obama's big tent The Spectator
"Huntsman is now indicating that he may resign as ambassador to China soon and run for the Republican nomination"
"Huntsman is now indicating that he may resign as ambassador to China soon and run for the Republican nomination"
Bowl game glut ruins proud football ritual
Editorial: Bowl game glut ruins proud football ritual - Sacramento Bee
"Today, too many bowls reward mediocrity.
This season is particularly putrid – 14 participating teams (at 6-6) didn't even post a winning record during the regular season."
"Today, too many bowls reward mediocrity.
This season is particularly putrid – 14 participating teams (at 6-6) didn't even post a winning record during the regular season."
Charge NYC Union Leaders with Negligent Homicide
Charge NYC Union Leaders with Negligent Homicide - Big Government
"For too long, Big Labor has been allowed to hold taxpayers hostage in order to get their way at the bargaining table.
And this time, their utter selfishness may have contributed to the deaths of two innocent people."
"For too long, Big Labor has been allowed to hold taxpayers hostage in order to get their way at the bargaining table.
And this time, their utter selfishness may have contributed to the deaths of two innocent people."
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