Walter Breuning, world's oldest man, nears 114 greatfallstribune.com Great Falls Tribune
"Five-year certificates of deposit were being offered at a special rate,"
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Hotel ousts couple after accusing them of writing negative TripAdvisor review
Hotel ousts couple after accusing them of writing negative TripAdvisor review - USATODAY.com
"A British couple says they were kicked out of their hotel after the hotel manager accused them of writing a negative review on TripAdvisor and called the police."
"A British couple says they were kicked out of their hotel after the hotel manager accused them of writing a negative review on TripAdvisor and called the police."
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Jackson: I did nothing wrong
Jackson: I did nothing wrong :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) said Tuesday he is “deeply sorry” for having “disappointed some supporters” regarding his relationship with a female “social acquaintance.”"
"U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) said Tuesday he is “deeply sorry” for having “disappointed some supporters” regarding his relationship with a female “social acquaintance.”"
Tensions In The Democratic Party
National Review: Tensions In The Democratic Party : NPR
"In each there was a split between the public-employee unions that do so much to finance Democratic campaigns and the gentry liberals who provide Democratic votes in places like Manhattan, the Montgomery County suburbs of Maryland, and northwest Washington, D.C. And in each case, the public-employee unions won."
"In each there was a split between the public-employee unions that do so much to finance Democratic campaigns and the gentry liberals who provide Democratic votes in places like Manhattan, the Montgomery County suburbs of Maryland, and northwest Washington, D.C. And in each case, the public-employee unions won."
Monday, September 20, 2010
Digging For Oil On The Gulf Islands National Seashore
WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories - Digging For Oil On The Gulf Islands National Seashore
"The fed says B-P workers can't dig more than 6 inches in the sand to look for oil.... and as Channel 3's Dan Thomas found out... You can't dig at all."
"The fed says B-P workers can't dig more than 6 inches in the sand to look for oil.... and as Channel 3's Dan Thomas found out... You can't dig at all."
Mona Shores meeting could talk Ponzi
Mona Shores meeting could talk Ponzi WOOD TV8
"24 Hour News 8 will be at the Mona Shores meeting beginning at 7 p.m."
"24 Hour News 8 will be at the Mona Shores meeting beginning at 7 p.m."
Forced Government Recycling is Garbage; It Wastes Scare, Valuable Resources and Lowers Out Wealth
CARPE DIEM: Forced Government Recycling is Garbage; It Wastes Scare, Valuable Resources and Lowers Out Wealth
“There is not a community curbside recycling program in the United States that covers its cost,’’ says Jay Lehr, science director at the Heartland Institute and author of a handbook on environmental science.
They exist primarily to make people “feel warm and fuzzy about what they are doing for the environment.’’"
“There is not a community curbside recycling program in the United States that covers its cost,’’ says Jay Lehr, science director at the Heartland Institute and author of a handbook on environmental science.
They exist primarily to make people “feel warm and fuzzy about what they are doing for the environment.’’"
Does President Obama Think Our Rights Come from Our Creator?
Does President Obama Think Our Rights Come from Our Creator? The Weekly Standard
The most famous words in the Declaration of Independence — and almost surely the most famous words ever written by an American — read, “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
On Friday evening, when President Obama addressed the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, he quoted that passage as follows (on the clip at 22:30): “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal [pause], endowed with certain unalienable rights: life and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
In Obama’s version, there is no “Creator.”
Only two plausible explanations spring to mind.
One is that President Obama isn’t very familiar with the most famous passage in the document that founded this nation; that even when plainly reading from a teleprompter, he wasn’t able to quote it correctly.
The other is that President Obama doesn’t subscribe to the Declaration’s rather central claim that our rights come from our “Creator” (also referred to in the Declaration as “Nature’s God” and “the Supreme Judge of the World”).
Only the president likely knows for certain which of these two explanations is true, or whether perhaps there is another.
His nearly 4-second pause before he omits reference to our Creator, however, is peculiar.
He stares at the teleprompter, purses his lips, blinks several times — as if confused, disturbed, and/or in the process of making a decision — and then proceeds to use his alternate wording.
The most famous words in the Declaration of Independence — and almost surely the most famous words ever written by an American — read, “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
On Friday evening, when President Obama addressed the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, he quoted that passage as follows (on the clip at 22:30): “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal [pause], endowed with certain unalienable rights: life and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
In Obama’s version, there is no “Creator.”
Only two plausible explanations spring to mind.
One is that President Obama isn’t very familiar with the most famous passage in the document that founded this nation; that even when plainly reading from a teleprompter, he wasn’t able to quote it correctly.
The other is that President Obama doesn’t subscribe to the Declaration’s rather central claim that our rights come from our “Creator” (also referred to in the Declaration as “Nature’s God” and “the Supreme Judge of the World”).
Only the president likely knows for certain which of these two explanations is true, or whether perhaps there is another.
His nearly 4-second pause before he omits reference to our Creator, however, is peculiar.
He stares at the teleprompter, purses his lips, blinks several times — as if confused, disturbed, and/or in the process of making a decision — and then proceeds to use his alternate wording.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Graph of the Day for September 14, 2010
"The current six rate brackets of 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33% and 35% will be replaced by five new brackets with the higher rates of 15%, 28%, 31%, 36% and 39.6%.'"
Energy Department Says It Has ‘Mandate’ to Force ‘Market Transformation’ for Household Appliances
Energy Department Says It Has ‘Mandate’ to Force ‘Market Transformation’ for Household Appliances CNSnews.com
"Zoi pointed to four tactics the Obama administration intended use to advance the “deployment of clean energy.”
The first three were government subsidies for private-sector green energy projects, special tax incentives for green energy projects and low-interest government-backed loans for green energy projects.
“The fourth one, which the secretary and I love,” said Zoi, “is where we have a mandate.
Where we can actually just issue regulations and do market transformation.”"
"Zoi pointed to four tactics the Obama administration intended use to advance the “deployment of clean energy.”
The first three were government subsidies for private-sector green energy projects, special tax incentives for green energy projects and low-interest government-backed loans for green energy projects.
“The fourth one, which the secretary and I love,” said Zoi, “is where we have a mandate.
Where we can actually just issue regulations and do market transformation.”"
Friday, September 17, 2010
St. Maarten holds historic election as Dutch territory prepares to become country
FOXNews.com - St. Maarten holds historic election as Dutch territory prepares to become country
"PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) —
St. Maarten's two major parties expected to dominate the election Friday of 15 parliamentary representatives who will lead the Dutch territory when it becomes an autonomous country next month.
The race was expected to be close between the Democratic Party and the ruling National Alliance Party.
Some voters, however, favored one of two new parties: United People and Concordia People's Alliance.
St. Maarten and Curacao will become countries within the Dutch kingdom when the Netherlands Antilles are dissolved Oct. 10.
The islands of Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire will become special Dutch municipalities and respond directly to the Dutch government.
Details of the new governments for St. Maarten and Curacao have not been decided, however, even as the deadline approaches.
It is unclear what kind of tax system will be adopted or which currency will replace the Netherlands Antillean guilder.
So far, government officials have confirmed that St. Maarten and Curacao will have a common Court of Appeal and a shared central bank.
St. Maarten, which has nearly 20,000 registered voters, shares an island with the French territory of St. Martin."
"PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) —
St. Maarten's two major parties expected to dominate the election Friday of 15 parliamentary representatives who will lead the Dutch territory when it becomes an autonomous country next month.
The race was expected to be close between the Democratic Party and the ruling National Alliance Party.
Some voters, however, favored one of two new parties: United People and Concordia People's Alliance.
St. Maarten and Curacao will become countries within the Dutch kingdom when the Netherlands Antilles are dissolved Oct. 10.
The islands of Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire will become special Dutch municipalities and respond directly to the Dutch government.
Details of the new governments for St. Maarten and Curacao have not been decided, however, even as the deadline approaches.
It is unclear what kind of tax system will be adopted or which currency will replace the Netherlands Antillean guilder.
So far, government officials have confirmed that St. Maarten and Curacao will have a common Court of Appeal and a shared central bank.
St. Maarten, which has nearly 20,000 registered voters, shares an island with the French territory of St. Martin."
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Young to be Tea Party guest speaker
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Young to be Tea Party guest speaker MLive.com
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Young will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Muskegon Tea Party 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 28 at Whitlow's Forerunner Restaurant, 6410 Airline in Fruitport Township."
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Young will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Muskegon Tea Party 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 28 at Whitlow's Forerunner Restaurant, 6410 Airline in Fruitport Township."
I'm Now Insanely Pumped For This Game: SpartanRocky's Michigan State vs. Notre Dame Preview!
I'm Now Insanely Pumped For This Game: SpartanRocky's Michigan State vs. Notre Dame Preview!
"After two games it’s very hard to get a read on either Notre Dame or Michigan State."
Good stats and analysis.
"After two games it’s very hard to get a read on either Notre Dame or Michigan State."
Good stats and analysis.
My New Spartan Media Room!
My New Spartan Media Room!
"My New Spartan Media Room!
I just finished the logo murals on the walls of our media room!"
Wow!
This is pretty cool!
(except the dog ought to be green)
"My New Spartan Media Room!
I just finished the logo murals on the walls of our media room!"
Wow!
This is pretty cool!
(except the dog ought to be green)
FBI complaint says Mona Shores schools victim of Ponzi scheme
FBI complaint says Mona Shores schools victim of Ponzi scheme MLive.com
"“DeMiro routinely faxed or e-mailed his clients computer ‘screen shots’ or investment summary reports that purported to detail the clients’ investments in CDs at various banks.”"
Morons!
"“DeMiro routinely faxed or e-mailed his clients computer ‘screen shots’ or investment summary reports that purported to detail the clients’ investments in CDs at various banks.”"
Morons!
Good Intentions Gone Haywire - Forbes.com
Good Intentions Gone Haywire - Forbes.com
"Dodd-Frank requires at least 29 federal bureaus to open Offices of Minority & Women Inclusion, involving ten branches of the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and its 12 regional banks, the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
The new diversity offices will implement rules to ensure 'the fair inclusion and utilization' of minorities and women in all firms doing business with each agency.
The offices will terminate contracts with any service provider that fails to meet these as yet undetermined standards.
Just running these offices is estimated to cost over $58 million annually,"
"Dodd-Frank requires at least 29 federal bureaus to open Offices of Minority & Women Inclusion, involving ten branches of the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and its 12 regional banks, the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
The new diversity offices will implement rules to ensure 'the fair inclusion and utilization' of minorities and women in all firms doing business with each agency.
The offices will terminate contracts with any service provider that fails to meet these as yet undetermined standards.
Just running these offices is estimated to cost over $58 million annually,"
Economic Treason Not To Hire?
Economic Treason Not To Hire? - Rich Karlgaard - Digital Rules - Forbes
"When U.S., corporations sit on more than $800 billion without creating jobs, when banks hoard more than $1 trillion in profits without lending to small businesses and consumers and when health insurance companies with tens of billions in profits demand huge premium increases, there are only two words to describe such greed says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:
“Economic treason!”"
"When U.S., corporations sit on more than $800 billion without creating jobs, when banks hoard more than $1 trillion in profits without lending to small businesses and consumers and when health insurance companies with tens of billions in profits demand huge premium increases, there are only two words to describe such greed says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:
“Economic treason!”"
Your Stimulus Dollars at Work: $2 Million Per Job
Patterico's Pontifications » Your Stimulus Dollars at Work: $2 Million Per Job
"$111 Million in ARRA Funds Has Only Created 55 Jobs So Far"
"$111 Million in ARRA Funds Has Only Created 55 Jobs So Far"
Congressmen Weiner and Waxman Set Gold Hearing
Congressmen Weiner and Waxman Set Gold Hearing -- Seeking Alpha
"From the press release: 'Under Rep. Weiner's bill, companies like Goldline would be required to disclose the reasonable resale value of items being sold.'
That's great.
Are Mr. Weiner and Chairman Bernanke also going to agree to print on every dollar the reasonable expectation that its value will be eroded by inflation?
Gold investors (or speculators) are already punished by the federal government by having their investment, even in a gold exchange-traded-fund, taxed at the higher rates that apply to collectibles rather than long term capital gains.
Not to mention the fact that Mr. Weiner's regulatory push seems as much aimed at conservative journalists as at the gold-dealers.
The press release says, 'Goldline employs several conservative pundits to act as shills for its' [sic] precious metal business, including Glenn Beck, Mike Huckabee, Laura Ingraham, and Fred Thompson.
By drumming up public fears during financially uncertain times, conservative pundits are able to drive a false narrative.
Glenn Beck for example has dedicated entire segments of his program to explaining why the U.S. money supply is destined for hyperinflation with Barack Obama as president.'
Imagine the uproar if a Republican-majority Congress started investigating and having a regulatory crackdown on big advertisers in liberal outlets such as the New York Times.
The First Amendment freedom-of-the-press crowd would be marching in the streets."
"From the press release: 'Under Rep. Weiner's bill, companies like Goldline would be required to disclose the reasonable resale value of items being sold.'
That's great.
Are Mr. Weiner and Chairman Bernanke also going to agree to print on every dollar the reasonable expectation that its value will be eroded by inflation?
Gold investors (or speculators) are already punished by the federal government by having their investment, even in a gold exchange-traded-fund, taxed at the higher rates that apply to collectibles rather than long term capital gains.
Not to mention the fact that Mr. Weiner's regulatory push seems as much aimed at conservative journalists as at the gold-dealers.
The press release says, 'Goldline employs several conservative pundits to act as shills for its' [sic] precious metal business, including Glenn Beck, Mike Huckabee, Laura Ingraham, and Fred Thompson.
By drumming up public fears during financially uncertain times, conservative pundits are able to drive a false narrative.
Glenn Beck for example has dedicated entire segments of his program to explaining why the U.S. money supply is destined for hyperinflation with Barack Obama as president.'
Imagine the uproar if a Republican-majority Congress started investigating and having a regulatory crackdown on big advertisers in liberal outlets such as the New York Times.
The First Amendment freedom-of-the-press crowd would be marching in the streets."
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Critics of child-care union get favorable ruling
Petoskey News-Review - Critics of child-care union get favorable ruling
"The Michigan Supreme Court ordered a lower court on Thursday to explain why it dismissed a lawsuit challenging the unionization of 40,000 child-care providers who work at home......
The union gets 1.15 percent of the millions in state subsidies paid to providers who watch kids from low-income families....
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy sued on behalf of the women, who say the union is illegal under Michigan law because the child-care providers are independent business owners not public employees."
"The Michigan Supreme Court ordered a lower court on Thursday to explain why it dismissed a lawsuit challenging the unionization of 40,000 child-care providers who work at home......
The union gets 1.15 percent of the millions in state subsidies paid to providers who watch kids from low-income families....
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy sued on behalf of the women, who say the union is illegal under Michigan law because the child-care providers are independent business owners not public employees."
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Michigan jobs subsidized at more than $100,000 each
Michigan jobs subsidized at more than $100,000 each [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"But Gov. Granholm didn't mention one fact:
It was the $374 million price tag in federal and state subsidies it took to get A123 Systems to put its plant in Livonia.
Granholm stated the plan would account for 3,300 jobs, meaning the taxpayers paid about $113,000 per job"
"But Gov. Granholm didn't mention one fact:
It was the $374 million price tag in federal and state subsidies it took to get A123 Systems to put its plant in Livonia.
Granholm stated the plan would account for 3,300 jobs, meaning the taxpayers paid about $113,000 per job"
Hello Michigan
Hello Michigan: "How does Washington spend YOUR MONEY??? $800,000 of Economic Stimulus on African Genital-Washing Program"
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)