US tyre boss mocks ‘crazy’ French unions

US tyre boss mocks ‘crazy’ French unions - FRANCE - FRANCE 24
"The head of US tyre manufacturer Titan International told the French government Wednesday that his firm will not take over a loss-making Goodyear factory because the unions there are “crazy” and its employees “only work three hours a day”.

“How stupid do you think we are?” Titan Chief Executive Maurice Taylor asked French Minister for Industrial Renewal Arnaud Montebourg in a letter published by French business daily Les Echos [in French and English].

“I have visited that factory a couple of times. T

he French workforce gets paid high wages but only works for three hours.

EMILY MILLER ON OBAMA AND GUN CONTROL

Instapundit » Blog Archive » EMILY MILLER ON OBAMA AND GUN CONTROL

Chicago is a dangerous town, but gun control hasn’t made it better. The city forbids the law-abiding from having guns, leaving the bad guys to rule the streets. The result is one of the highest murder rates in the country. President Obama’s plan isn’t to reverse from a failed course, but to apply federal gun registration and confiscation of certain weapons nationwide.
Addressing students at Hyde Park Academy last week, Mr. Obama recalled the recent murder of Hadiya Pendleton, a teenager. “It’s not unique to Chicago,” he said. “It’s not unique to this country. Too many of our children are being taken away from us.”
The rising homicide rate actually is unique to the president’s hometown. The 506 murders last year reflected a 16 percent increase over the previous year. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, this happened while the rest of the country saw a 2 percent decrease in homicides; the national rate is at its lowest point since 1963.

Doubling down on failure while pointing fingers at others has become a hallmark. Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 8:47 am

Al Sharpton's National Action Network to rally over no-black-nurses lawsuit claims at Hurley Medical Center today

Al Sharpton's National Action Network to rally over no-black-nurses lawsuit claims at Hurley Medical Center today | MLive.com:
"FLINT, MI -- The state director of the Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network plans to speak outside Hurley Medical Center today, Feb. 19, demanding hospital officials answer charges that they granted a father's request that only white nurses care for his infant child."

Fraternity suspends University of Michigan chapter over semi-nude photos

Fraternity suspends University of Michigan chapter over semi-nude photos:
"The national Pi Kappa Alpha office has indefinitely suspended its University of Michigan chapter after semi-nude photos of fraternity members were leaked online, gaining national attention."

Government admits misplacing more money than the sequester will cut

Ken Braun: Government admits misplacing more money than the sequester will cut | MLive.com:
"But perhaps the best comparison is against the pile of cash that the Federal government ADMITS to squandering every year.
According to the Office of Management and Budget’s “Payment Accuracy” website, more than $100 billion in “improper payments” are now being misdirected EVERY YEAR.
How does this happen, you might ask the “Payment Accuracy” people?"

Michigan farmers may face migrant worker shortage after last year's devastating weather

Michigan farmers may face migrant worker shortage after last year's devastating weather | MLive.com
"Even with thousands of Michiganders looking for work, Clover Adams doesn't see them taking the jobs.
"That's an issue.
It's why we have migrant labor to begin with," she said.
"They're not willing to take the work and I don't know that anything's changed."

Pot tourism in Colo.? Marijuana regulators OK idea

The Associated Press: Pot tourism in Colo.? Marijuana regulators OK idea
"Marijuana purchased in Colorado must stay in Colorado," Pabon warned.
"We could attract greater federal scrutiny and displeasure of our neighbors," if marijuana flows across state lines, he said."

World Day of Social Justice, 20 February

World Day of Social Justice, 20 February
"For the United Nations, the pursuit of social justice for all is at the core of our global mission to promote development and human dignity.
The adoption by the International Labour Organization of the Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization is just one recent example of the UN system’s commitment to social justice.
The Declaration focuses on guaranteeing fair outcomes for all through employment, social protection, social dialogue, and fundamental principles and rights at work."

Ohio Officials: Poll Worker May Have Voted Six Times

Ohio Officials: Poll Worker May Have Voted Six Times - By Eliana Johnson - The Corner - National Review Online
"Richardson is currently facing charges of voter fraud but maintains her innocence.
“I can’t understand these charges against me of voter fraud,” she told Cincinnati’s Channel 9 News.
“Have they never heard of . . . overlooking mailing in a ballot or registering to vote at a precinct after you’ve forgotten that you’ve mailed in a ballot or you’ve been told that the ballot may be too late?”"

ANOTHER EPA OFFICIAL RESIGNS over use of improper “secret” email accounts.

Instapundit » Blog Archive » ANOTHER EPA OFFICIAL RESIGNS over use of improper “secret” email accounts.

“EPA Region 8 administrator James Martin is resigning this week, according to a press release from Sen. David Vitter (R., La.). Martin faces a congressional probe for allegedly using a private email account to circumvent disclosure requirements.
Bob Perciasepe, the current acting EPA administrator, also used a private account to send emails to other EPA officials, Vitter said his office has discovered.”
Transparency!
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 3:55 pm"

House Rep Wants To Force Homeschool Parents to Report Attendance to The State

House Rep Wants To Force Homeschool Parents to Report Attendance to The State [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"With no evidence of a problem, Rep. Woodrow Stanley,D-Flint, wants to track homeschooled students for truancy"

Gedney Foods agrees to drop 'midget' from small pickle label

Gedney Foods agrees to drop 'midget' from small pickle label - UPI.com:
"Little People of America, which represents people who are under 4 feet, 10 inches, in height, considers the word midget offensive."