Thursday, November 29, 2012
Shatner expected to attend Enterprise inactivation
Shatner expected to attend Enterprise inactivation | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
Some 12,000 people are expected to attend Saturday's inactivation ceremony in Norfolk.
We saw her in Florence Italy last month.
Majestic!
Some 12,000 people are expected to attend Saturday's inactivation ceremony in Norfolk.
We saw her in Florence Italy last month.
Majestic!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Cincinnati teachers demand use of school equipment for politics
Cincinnati teachers demand use of school equipment for politics - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
The Cincinnati Federation of Teachers filed a motion last week in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court to be exempted from a 2002 agreement between the school district and a local anti-tax group that says the district shall not use property or personnel for political purposes, according to a story published by the Cincinnati.com.
The union says the agreement violates employees’ First Amendment right to free speech.
The Cincinnati Federation of Teachers filed a motion last week in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court to be exempted from a 2002 agreement between the school district and a local anti-tax group that says the district shall not use property or personnel for political purposes, according to a story published by the Cincinnati.com.
The union says the agreement violates employees’ First Amendment right to free speech.
State Senator (and Gov agrees....sorta)Proposes Dissolving City Of Detroit
State Senator Proposes Dissolving City Of Detroit « CBS Detroit
In a live interview on WWJ Newsradio 950 Wednesday morning, Gov. Rick Snyder said he wouldn’t count anything out.
In a live interview on WWJ Newsradio 950 Wednesday morning, Gov. Rick Snyder said he wouldn’t count anything out.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Bankrupt San Bernardino cuts $26 million, tries to stay afloat
Bankrupt San Bernardino cuts $26 million, tries to stay afloat - latimes.com
At Monday’s hearing, Councilman Chas Kelley blasted the budget-cutting plan for being shortsighted and not addressing San Bernardino’s long-term financial health, which he said depends on attracting business and expanding the middle class.
At Monday’s hearing, Councilman Chas Kelley blasted the budget-cutting plan for being shortsighted and not addressing San Bernardino’s long-term financial health, which he said depends on attracting business and expanding the middle class.
Benghazi explained: Interview with an “Intelligence Insider”
Benghazi explained: Interview with an “Intelligence Insider”
There was absolutely no diplomatic consulate in Benghazi.
None.
Words are important here.
They can create a wrong image, an incorrect picture of what was really going on.
The property where our Ambassador and other Americans were murdered was a rented villa consisting of a primary residence with a couple of outbuildings behind the actual house.
The reason they’re still calling it a consulate is to subtly divert any questions about our activities there.
There was absolutely no diplomatic consulate in Benghazi.
None.
Words are important here.
They can create a wrong image, an incorrect picture of what was really going on.
The property where our Ambassador and other Americans were murdered was a rented villa consisting of a primary residence with a couple of outbuildings behind the actual house.
The reason they’re still calling it a consulate is to subtly divert any questions about our activities there.
Where Americans Are Moving
Where Americans Are Moving | Newgeography.com
How about the biggest losers?
From 2000-09, the metropolitan areas that suffered the biggest net domestic migration losses resemble something of an urbanist dream team: New York, which saw a net outflow of a whopping 1.9 million citizens, followed by the Los Angeles metro area (-1,337,522), Chicago, Detroit, and, despite recent improvements, San Francisco-Oakland.
The raw numbers make it clear that California has lost its appeal for migrants from other parts of the U.S., and has become an exporter of people and talent (and income).
How about the biggest losers?
From 2000-09, the metropolitan areas that suffered the biggest net domestic migration losses resemble something of an urbanist dream team: New York, which saw a net outflow of a whopping 1.9 million citizens, followed by the Los Angeles metro area (-1,337,522), Chicago, Detroit, and, despite recent improvements, San Francisco-Oakland.
The raw numbers make it clear that California has lost its appeal for migrants from other parts of the U.S., and has become an exporter of people and talent (and income).
'New Normal' Of The U.S. Economy Dumbs Down Excellence And Isn't Normal
'New Normal' Of The U.S. Economy Dumbs Down Excellence And Isn't Normal - Investors.com
As the table below shows, the four-year average (2010-13) of 2% real GDP growth would be the lowest of any four years following a negative growth period (of at least one year), since the Crash of 1929.
And it would not be the lowest by just a little, but by a lot.
As the table below shows, the four-year average (2010-13) of 2% real GDP growth would be the lowest of any four years following a negative growth period (of at least one year), since the Crash of 1929.
And it would not be the lowest by just a little, but by a lot.
Cox and Archer: Why $16 Trillion Only Hints at the True U.S. Debt - WSJ.com
Cox and Archer: Why $16 Trillion Only Hints at the True U.S. Debt - WSJ.com
We most often hear about the alarming $15.96 trillion national debt (more than 100% of GDP), and the 2012 budget deficit of $1.1 trillion (6.97% of GDP).
As dangerous as those numbers are, they do not begin to tell the story of the federal government's true liabilities.
The actual liabilities of the federal government—including Social Security, Medicare, and federal employees' future retirement benefits—already exceed $86.8 trillion, or 550% of GDP.
For the year ending Dec. 31, 2011, the annual accrued expense of Medicare and Social Security was $7 trillion.
Nothing like that figure is used in calculating the deficit. In reality, the reported budget deficit is less than one-fifth of the more accurate figure.
Why haven't Americans heard about the titanic $86.8 trillion liability from these programs?
We most often hear about the alarming $15.96 trillion national debt (more than 100% of GDP), and the 2012 budget deficit of $1.1 trillion (6.97% of GDP).
As dangerous as those numbers are, they do not begin to tell the story of the federal government's true liabilities.
The actual liabilities of the federal government—including Social Security, Medicare, and federal employees' future retirement benefits—already exceed $86.8 trillion, or 550% of GDP.
For the year ending Dec. 31, 2011, the annual accrued expense of Medicare and Social Security was $7 trillion.
Nothing like that figure is used in calculating the deficit. In reality, the reported budget deficit is less than one-fifth of the more accurate figure.
Why haven't Americans heard about the titanic $86.8 trillion liability from these programs?
Vague University Policies Can Get Students In Trouble For Jokes, 'Obnoxious' Comments, 'Insulting' ...
Vague University Policies Can Get Students In Trouble For Jokes, 'Obnoxious' Comments, 'Insulting' ...
CMU has a "Bias Incident Response Team" to look into vaguely-defined problems.
"Anytime anyone in the CMU community feels belittled, disrespected, threatened, or unsafe because of who they are, the entire university community is diminished," says the university website.
"That's why it's important to report all bias incidents — even those intended as jokes.
If you have observed or experienced a bias incident, it should be reported as soon as possible."
CMU has a "Bias Incident Response Team" to look into vaguely-defined problems.
"Anytime anyone in the CMU community feels belittled, disrespected, threatened, or unsafe because of who they are, the entire university community is diminished," says the university website.
"That's why it's important to report all bias incidents — even those intended as jokes.
If you have observed or experienced a bias incident, it should be reported as soon as possible."
Monday, November 26, 2012
November is expected to be the best month for new car sales in almost 5 years, since January 2008
November is expected to be the best month for new car sales in almost 5 years, since January 2008 | AEIdeas
Update: Ward’s Auto is even a little bit more optimistic and is projecting November sales to come in at 15.2 million vehicles, partly due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
Update: Ward’s Auto is even a little bit more optimistic and is projecting November sales to come in at 15.2 million vehicles, partly due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
Couple swept to sea in effort to save son, dog
Couple swept to sea in effort to save son, dog - Yahoo! News
The dog got out of the water on its own, Jones said.
The dog got out of the water on its own, Jones said.
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