Walter Zimmerman Warns Of Financial Crisis - Business Insider
""The next leg down will not be a partial correction of the advance since the 2009 lows.
It will be another major financial crisis.
The worst is yet to come.""
Friday, March 01, 2013
ITALY BEHIND RISE IN EUROZONE JOBLESS TO RECORD
News from The Associated Press:
The rise in the Italian rate, which comes as the country is stuck in an 18-month recession and after a wave of economic reforms and tight budgetary controls introduced to control the country's debt, was also the main reason why unemployment across the 17 European Union countries that use the euro rose to a record 11.9 percent during January
The rise in the Italian rate, which comes as the country is stuck in an 18-month recession and after a wave of economic reforms and tight budgetary controls introduced to control the country's debt, was also the main reason why unemployment across the 17 European Union countries that use the euro rose to a record 11.9 percent during January
SEIU 'Skim Tracker' Stops Ticking
SEIU 'Skim Tracker' Stops Ticking [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The SEIU "skim tracker" has finally stopped.
The scrolling money ticker had been calculating the amount of money the Service Employees International Union was taking from home-based caregivers because of a forced unionization scheme that was orchestrated in 2005 when Jennifer Granholm was governor.
As of today, March 1, Michigan's home-based caregivers no longer are unionized. The contract between the union and the dummy employer used for the scheme officially ended Feb. 28."
"The SEIU "skim tracker" has finally stopped.
The scrolling money ticker had been calculating the amount of money the Service Employees International Union was taking from home-based caregivers because of a forced unionization scheme that was orchestrated in 2005 when Jennifer Granholm was governor.
As of today, March 1, Michigan's home-based caregivers no longer are unionized. The contract between the union and the dummy employer used for the scheme officially ended Feb. 28."
Ten good reasons not to worry about polar bears
Ten good reasons not to worry about polar bears | polarbearscience:
"1) Polar bears are a conservation success story.
Their numbers have rebounded remarkably since 1973 and we can say for sure that there are more polar bears now than there were 40 years ago. "
"1) Polar bears are a conservation success story.
Their numbers have rebounded remarkably since 1973 and we can say for sure that there are more polar bears now than there were 40 years ago. "
Will: 'I will not take seriously [Jay] Carney'
Will: 'I will not take seriously [Jay] Carney' [AUDIO] | The Daily Caller:
" the basic position of liberalism is this — whatever the size of the government is at any moment, it’s the bare minimum standing between us and chaos and misery, "
" the basic position of liberalism is this — whatever the size of the government is at any moment, it’s the bare minimum standing between us and chaos and misery, "
Obama donor in process of buying up and 'destroying' America’s top pro-gun media outlets
Obama donor in process of buying up and 'destroying' America’s top pro-gun media outlets | The Daily Caller
"Employees of Obama donor Leo Hindery Jr.’s media conglomerate Intermedia Partners, which now owns most of the top gun-culture media outlets in the country, believe that Hindery plans to gut and destroy all of them as part of a business plan that has already led to numerous layoffs and the virtual shuttering of prominent television production facilities in Minnesota and Montana."
"Employees of Obama donor Leo Hindery Jr.’s media conglomerate Intermedia Partners, which now owns most of the top gun-culture media outlets in the country, believe that Hindery plans to gut and destroy all of them as part of a business plan that has already led to numerous layoffs and the virtual shuttering of prominent television production facilities in Minnesota and Montana."
Mayor Bloomberg: Don’t Panic About the Sequester
Mayor Bloomberg: Don’t Panic About the Sequester | Politicker
"“We are spending money we don’t have,” Mr. Bloomberg explained.
“It’s not like your household. In your household, people are saying, ‘Oh, you can’t spend money you don’t have.’
That is true for your household because nobody is going to lend you an infinite amount of money.
When it comes to the United States federal government, people do seem willing to lend us an infinite amount of money. …
Our debt is so big and so many people own it that it’s preposterous to think that they would stop selling us more. It’s the old story: If you owe the bank $50,000, you got a problem.
If you owe the bank $50 million, they got a problem.
And that’s a problem for the lenders.
They can’t stop lending us more money.”"
"“We are spending money we don’t have,” Mr. Bloomberg explained.
“It’s not like your household. In your household, people are saying, ‘Oh, you can’t spend money you don’t have.’
That is true for your household because nobody is going to lend you an infinite amount of money.
When it comes to the United States federal government, people do seem willing to lend us an infinite amount of money. …
Our debt is so big and so many people own it that it’s preposterous to think that they would stop selling us more. It’s the old story: If you owe the bank $50,000, you got a problem.
If you owe the bank $50 million, they got a problem.
And that’s a problem for the lenders.
They can’t stop lending us more money.”"
Muskegon, Ravenna get total of $156,500 to demolish blight buildings
Muskegon, Ravenna get total of $156,500 to demolish blight buildings | MLive.com
"Muskegon will demolish the empty Bluffton School building at 1875 Waterworks Road and the burnt-out General Plumbing Supply, Inc. building at 510 Ottawa St., neither of which the city owns."
"Muskegon will demolish the empty Bluffton School building at 1875 Waterworks Road and the burnt-out General Plumbing Supply, Inc. building at 510 Ottawa St., neither of which the city owns."
No Privacy with Smart Meters | Big Brother Watch
No Privacy with Smart Meters | Big Brother Watch - Liberty Crier
"Abby Martin takes a look at Smart Meters, how they work, and the threat they pose to personal privacy when energy corporations can record, monitor, and even control your daily activities in your private residence."
"Abby Martin takes a look at Smart Meters, how they work, and the threat they pose to personal privacy when energy corporations can record, monitor, and even control your daily activities in your private residence."
Unique defense doesn't help Muskegon County man found guilty of resisting and obstructing police
Unique defense doesn't help Muskegon County man found guilty of resisting and obstructing police | MLive.com
"Hannett, who acted as his own attorney at the trial but had a legal adviser present, argued he was not guilty because he was an "original man of the land" and had a "God-given right to travel."
"Hannett, who acted as his own attorney at the trial but had a legal adviser present, argued he was not guilty because he was an "original man of the land" and had a "God-given right to travel."
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Illinois teachers go on strike because district won’t fund a 30 percent raise
Illinois teachers go on strike because district won’t fund a 30 percent raise - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
"DIXON, Ill. – The education of nearly 3,000 Illinois students came to an abrupt halt Thursday morning when Dixon teachers went on strike to protest the school board’s refusal to meet their demands for a 30 percent pay raise over a five-year span.
The strike could last awhile, as the district and union remain far apart on the issue of a pay raise, along with a host of other matters."
"DIXON, Ill. – The education of nearly 3,000 Illinois students came to an abrupt halt Thursday morning when Dixon teachers went on strike to protest the school board’s refusal to meet their demands for a 30 percent pay raise over a five-year span.
The strike could last awhile, as the district and union remain far apart on the issue of a pay raise, along with a host of other matters."
Secret money funds gun ads
The Durango Herald 02/27/2013 | Secret money funds gun ads
"Experienced Republican campaigners have entered the fight against Rep. Mike McLachlan, D-Durango, although it remains to be seen how much they will assist in an effort to recall him.
A new nonprofit group called Colorado Citizens Protecting Our Constitution took out Web ads and a full-page print ad in the Feb. 17 Durango Herald to criticize McLachlan’s votes on four gun bills.
The Web ads link to a one-page website that duplicates the print advertisement, attempting to link McLachlan to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a gun-control advocate.
Three other Democrats were targeted with nearly identical full-page ads in their hometown newspapers.
....The group’s funding and leadership remains a mystery."
"Experienced Republican campaigners have entered the fight against Rep. Mike McLachlan, D-Durango, although it remains to be seen how much they will assist in an effort to recall him.
A new nonprofit group called Colorado Citizens Protecting Our Constitution took out Web ads and a full-page print ad in the Feb. 17 Durango Herald to criticize McLachlan’s votes on four gun bills.
The Web ads link to a one-page website that duplicates the print advertisement, attempting to link McLachlan to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a gun-control advocate.
Three other Democrats were targeted with nearly identical full-page ads in their hometown newspapers.
....The group’s funding and leadership remains a mystery."
What Housework Has to Do With Waistlines
What Housework Has to Do With Waistlines - NYTimes.com:
"One reason so many American women are overweight may be that we are vacuuming and doing laundry less often, according to a new study that, while scrupulously even-handed, is likely to stir controversy and emotions."
"One reason so many American women are overweight may be that we are vacuuming and doing laundry less often, according to a new study that, while scrupulously even-handed, is likely to stir controversy and emotions."
Muskegon County Port Advisory Committee starts development work while region watches
Muskegon County Port Advisory Committee starts development work while region watches | MLive.com
"Muskegon County Administrator Bonnie Hammersley will bring in a facilitator to collect ideas and help distill them down to a few goals at a March 26 meeting, the group recently decided."
"Muskegon County Administrator Bonnie Hammersley will bring in a facilitator to collect ideas and help distill them down to a few goals at a March 26 meeting, the group recently decided."
Philadelphia-area businesses fight back against union intimidation
Philadelphia-area businesses fight back against union intimidation | Washington Free Beacon
"Several Philadelphia labor groups allegedly used feces, urine, spit, and fire to persuade businesses to hire union labor and area businesses are fighting back.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Monday ordered members of the International Board of Teamsters Local 107, Pennsylvania’s self-described “most powerful labor organization,” to stop assaulting and spitting on employees, vandalizing vehicles, and obstructing business operations at the Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc."
"Several Philadelphia labor groups allegedly used feces, urine, spit, and fire to persuade businesses to hire union labor and area businesses are fighting back.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Monday ordered members of the International Board of Teamsters Local 107, Pennsylvania’s self-described “most powerful labor organization,” to stop assaulting and spitting on employees, vandalizing vehicles, and obstructing business operations at the Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc."
Defying Courts And Congress, EPA Ups Mandate For Nonexistent Fuels
Defying Courts And Congress, EPA Ups Mandate For Nonexistent Fuels - Investors.com
"As Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner points out in Politico, 2010, the first year of the mandate, the EPA projected 5 million gallons of cellulosic biofuels would be available.
In fact, there were none.
In 2011, the EPA increased the mandate to 6.5 million gallons.
Again, the actual amount available was zero.
Undeterred, in 2012, the EPA increased the required amount to 8.5 million gallons.
The actual available amount was 25,000 gallons."
"As Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner points out in Politico, 2010, the first year of the mandate, the EPA projected 5 million gallons of cellulosic biofuels would be available.
In fact, there were none.
In 2011, the EPA increased the mandate to 6.5 million gallons.
Again, the actual amount available was zero.
Undeterred, in 2012, the EPA increased the required amount to 8.5 million gallons.
The actual available amount was 25,000 gallons."
5 frugal habits of the rich
5 frugal habits of the rich- MSN Money:
"Michelle Obama often opts to shop at Target or H&M rather than high-end department stores."
Seriously!
Gimme a break!
"Michelle Obama often opts to shop at Target or H&M rather than high-end department stores."
Seriously!
Gimme a break!
Only 6% Rate News Media As Very Trustworthy
Only 6% Rate News Media As Very Trustworthy - Rasmussen Reports™
"Most voters still get their news from television and consider the news reported by the media generally trustworthy.
Fifty-six percent (56%) of Likely U.S. Voters say they get most of their news from TV, including 32% who get it from cable news networks and 24% who get it from traditional network news.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that another 25% use the Internet as their main source of news, while only 10% still rely on print newspapers.
Seven percent (7%) get most of their news from radio. "
"Most voters still get their news from television and consider the news reported by the media generally trustworthy.
Fifty-six percent (56%) of Likely U.S. Voters say they get most of their news from TV, including 32% who get it from cable news networks and 24% who get it from traditional network news.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that another 25% use the Internet as their main source of news, while only 10% still rely on print newspapers.
Seven percent (7%) get most of their news from radio. "
Michigan lawmaker proposes smart meter opt out
Michigan lawmaker proposes smart meter opt out | wzzm13.com
"A Republican lawmaker wants Michigan residents to be able to opt out of so-called smart meter installations.
Rep. Tom McMillin of Rochester Hills introduced a bill Tuesday that would prohibit utilities from giving discounts to customers who install the meters.
It would also limit the number of times the utility can read data from the smart meter each month.
Smart meters allow utilities to monitor electricity use without sending a reader to each house. Proponents say smart meters can alert utilities of outages and cut costs.
But McMillin says some residents have "legitimate" privacy and health concerns and should not have to pay fees for opting out.
Some have raised concerns that electric signals used in smart meters may contribute to health problems."
"A Republican lawmaker wants Michigan residents to be able to opt out of so-called smart meter installations.
Rep. Tom McMillin of Rochester Hills introduced a bill Tuesday that would prohibit utilities from giving discounts to customers who install the meters.
It would also limit the number of times the utility can read data from the smart meter each month.
Smart meters allow utilities to monitor electricity use without sending a reader to each house. Proponents say smart meters can alert utilities of outages and cut costs.
But McMillin says some residents have "legitimate" privacy and health concerns and should not have to pay fees for opting out.
Some have raised concerns that electric signals used in smart meters may contribute to health problems."
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