Unemployment rates down in Muskegon County, West Michigan MLive.com
Muskegon County's labor force dropped by 1.4 percent, or 1,170 workers.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Why have 165 people gone missing from cruise ships in recent years?
Why have 165 people gone missing from cruise ships in recent years? Mail Online
According to the U.S.-based International Cruise Victims Association, 165 people have gone missing at sea since 1995, with at least 13 this year alone
According to the U.S.-based International Cruise Victims Association, 165 people have gone missing at sea since 1995, with at least 13 this year alone
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Republicans Grill Officials Over 'Offensive' Definition Of Green Jobs
Republicans Grill Officials Over 'Offensive' Definition Of Green Jobs Fox News
In a series of tense exchanges, Republicans on a House oversight panel sharply questioned whether the Obama administration was looking to inflate the number of "green" jobs by using a broad definition -- which, as it turns out, counts virtually anybody working in mass transit.
In a series of tense exchanges, Republicans on a House oversight panel sharply questioned whether the Obama administration was looking to inflate the number of "green" jobs by using a broad definition -- which, as it turns out, counts virtually anybody working in mass transit.
Recession's second act would be worse than the first
Bottom Line - Recession's second act would be worse than the first
Fresh evidence of a global economic slowdown has raised fears that governments around the world may be powerless to reverse it.
If the world does fall into back into recession, it could be much harder to escape than the contraction that ended in 2009.
Fresh evidence of a global economic slowdown has raised fears that governments around the world may be powerless to reverse it.
If the world does fall into back into recession, it could be much harder to escape than the contraction that ended in 2009.
Fact-Checking Buffett: His Math Doesn't Add Up
CARPE DIEM: Fact-Checking Buffett: His Math Doesn't Add Up
This year, households making more than $1 million will pay an average of 29.1 percent of their income in federal taxes, including income taxes, payroll taxes and other taxes, according to the Tax Policy Center, a Washington think tank.
Households making between $50,000 and $75,000 will pay an average of 15 percent of their income in federal taxes.
Lower-income households will pay less.
For example, households making between $40,000 and $50,000 will pay an average of 12.5 percent of their income in federal taxes. Households making between $20,000 and $30,000 will pay 5.7 percent."
This year, households making more than $1 million will pay an average of 29.1 percent of their income in federal taxes, including income taxes, payroll taxes and other taxes, according to the Tax Policy Center, a Washington think tank.
Households making between $50,000 and $75,000 will pay an average of 15 percent of their income in federal taxes.
Lower-income households will pay less.
For example, households making between $40,000 and $50,000 will pay an average of 12.5 percent of their income in federal taxes. Households making between $20,000 and $30,000 will pay 5.7 percent."
Poll: Fox News Is the “Best” TV News Network
Poll: Fox News Is the “Best” TV News Network
A new poll released by Poll Position, a nonpartisan polling firm run by former CNN chief news executive Eason Jordan, shows that a plurality of Americans surveyed think that Fox News is the “best TV news network,” beating rivals CNN and MSNBC.
A new poll released by Poll Position, a nonpartisan polling firm run by former CNN chief news executive Eason Jordan, shows that a plurality of Americans surveyed think that Fox News is the “best TV news network,” beating rivals CNN and MSNBC.
Obama might pull out
Obama might pull out - TheHill.com
As bad news piles up for the Democrats, I asked a top Democratic strategist if it were possible that President Obama might “pull a Lyndon Johnson” and soberly face the cameras, telling America that he has decided that the demands of partisan politics are interfering with his efforts to right our economy and that he has decided to withdraw to devote full time to our recovery.
His answer: “Yes. It’s possible.
If things continue as they are and have not turned around by January, it is certainly possible.”
Just looking at Michelle Obama’s unsmiling face during her husband’s recent speech to Congress triggered an insight:
These folks aren’t having fun anymore.
As bad news piles up for the Democrats, I asked a top Democratic strategist if it were possible that President Obama might “pull a Lyndon Johnson” and soberly face the cameras, telling America that he has decided that the demands of partisan politics are interfering with his efforts to right our economy and that he has decided to withdraw to devote full time to our recovery.
His answer: “Yes. It’s possible.
If things continue as they are and have not turned around by January, it is certainly possible.”
Just looking at Michelle Obama’s unsmiling face during her husband’s recent speech to Congress triggered an insight:
These folks aren’t having fun anymore.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Hudson city manager acquitted of indecent exposure charge
Hudson city manager acquitted of indecent exposure charge - Adrian, MI - The Daily Telegram
“She knows the difference between red onions on a sandwich and a penis,” Castleberry said.
“She knows the difference between red onions on a sandwich and a penis,” Castleberry said.
Weird Vintage Ads (Outrageous!)
You are a bigoted, chauvinist pig!.. oh wait, this ad is from 1950
The Shame of College Sports
The Shame of College Sports - Magazine - The Atlantic
The Shame of College Sports
A litany of scandals in recent years have made the corruption of college sports constant front-page news.
We profess outrage each time we learn that yet another student-athlete has been taking money under the table.
But the real scandal is the very structure of college sports, wherein student-athletes generate billions of dollars for universities and private companies while earning nothing for themselves.
Here, a leading civil-rights historian makes the case for paying college athletes—and reveals how a spate of lawsuits working their way through the courts could destroy the NCAA
The Shame of College Sports
A litany of scandals in recent years have made the corruption of college sports constant front-page news.
We profess outrage each time we learn that yet another student-athlete has been taking money under the table.
But the real scandal is the very structure of college sports, wherein student-athletes generate billions of dollars for universities and private companies while earning nothing for themselves.
Here, a leading civil-rights historian makes the case for paying college athletes—and reveals how a spate of lawsuits working their way through the courts could destroy the NCAA
Gary Shapiro | Obama Administration | Anti-Business
Gary Shapiro Obama Administration Anti-Business The Daily Caller
“You have investigations and breakdowns of companies like Gibson.
You have monopoly investigations of great American companies like Google. You have an attack on American business which is unprecedented by this administration at different levels.
This is the most anti-business administration in my lifetime,” he said.
“You have investigations and breakdowns of companies like Gibson.
You have monopoly investigations of great American companies like Google. You have an attack on American business which is unprecedented by this administration at different levels.
This is the most anti-business administration in my lifetime,” he said.
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