$2,001,093,000,000: Fed’s Ownership of U.S. Debt Breaks $2T for First Time | CNS News:
"The Federal Reserve’s holdings of publicly traded U.S. Treasury securities—federal government debt—pushed above $2 trillion for the first time last week, hitting approximately $2,001,093,000,000 as of Aug. 14, according to the Fed’s latest weekly accounting."
Monday, August 19, 2013
Unemployment rates rise in most US states in July
Unemployment rates rise in most US states in July - Business news - Boston.com:
"The Labor Department said Monday that unemployment rates increased in 28 states.
They were unchanged in 14 and fell in eight states — the fewest to show a decline since January."
"The Labor Department said Monday that unemployment rates increased in 28 states.
They were unchanged in 14 and fell in eight states — the fewest to show a decline since January."
The terrifying moment an innocent motorist is caught in crossfire of a broad daylight gang shooting as 15 bullets are fired across his windshield
The terrifying moment an innocent motorist is caught in crossfire of a broad daylight gang shooting as 15 bullets are fired across his windshield | Mail Online:
"In a sign gun crime has become an everyday occurrence on the streets of Oakland, he turns his back again and - not bothering to dive for cover, or to even run away - carries on walking.
The shocking incident filmed in the working class area of West Oakland, California on Wednesday is the latest in a series of gun-related crimes that paint a picture of an increasingly lawless city."
"In a sign gun crime has become an everyday occurrence on the streets of Oakland, he turns his back again and - not bothering to dive for cover, or to even run away - carries on walking.
The shocking incident filmed in the working class area of West Oakland, California on Wednesday is the latest in a series of gun-related crimes that paint a picture of an increasingly lawless city."
Smart Meters would control thermostats and appliances
Smart Meters would control thermostats and appliances - WatchdogWire - Pennsylvania:
"Connecticut’s Attorney General agrees, saying Smart Meters “ showed no beneficial impact on total energy usage,” Jepsen said.
“And, the savings that were seen were limited to certain types of customers (very large users) and would be far outweighed by the cost of installing the new meter systems,” he said."
"Connecticut’s Attorney General agrees, saying Smart Meters “ showed no beneficial impact on total energy usage,” Jepsen said.
“And, the savings that were seen were limited to certain types of customers (very large users) and would be far outweighed by the cost of installing the new meter systems,” he said."
How to Fight Medicaid Expansion, and Free Hot Air Balloon Rides, Thursday
How to Fight Medicaid Expansion, and Free Hot Air Balloon Rides, Thursday
Register for Caledonia/Grand Rapids event.
Registration: 5:30 PM Event Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Caledonia Lakeside Park (at the pavilion) 370 North Lake Drive Caledonia, MI 49316 *Dinner provided
Greetings!
Governor Snyder, health insurance industry lobbyists, and the Obama Administration are pushing to fully implement ObamaCare and expand Medicaid in Michigan.
Join AFP-Michigan on Thursday, August 22nd, in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo area to learn how you can fight back. Come for free food, tethered hot air balloon rides (no charge) and learn from informative speakers why Obamacare's Medicaid expansion is the wrong direction for Michigan.
Thursday, AUGUST 22
Registration: 7:30 AM Event Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Flesher Field Park (at the pavilion) 3664 South 9th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009
*Coffee, bagels, and donuts provided
Registration: 5:30 PM Event Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Caledonia Lakeside Park (at the pavilion) 370 North Lake Drive Caledonia, MI 49316 *Dinner provided
Currently, twenty-one states are not moving forward with expansion because they know Medicaid is a broken, unaffordable system that has "Had No Significant Effect" on health outcomes versus being uninsured.
Michigan should join these 21 states and oppose expansion. To prevent this incredible expansion of government, activists like you need to be armed with the facts so that the message of health care freedom can resonate across this great state. Join AFP and get the facts to share with others in your community.
Don't forget to bring the family!
This event is sponsored by Americans for Prosperity of Michigan.
252 Documented Examples of Barack Obama’s Lying, Lawbreaking, Corruption, Cronyism, etc. |
252 Documented Examples of Barack Obama’s Lying, Lawbreaking, Corruption, Cronyism, etc.
"The following is a contribution from Dan from Squirrel Hill.
The original title of the article is “Obama supporters will go hysterical over this well sourced list of 252 examples of his lying, lawbreaking, corruption, cronyism, etc.” it’s lengthy, but is a ‘one-stop shop’ for all the dirty details on the Obama presidency."
"The following is a contribution from Dan from Squirrel Hill.
The original title of the article is “Obama supporters will go hysterical over this well sourced list of 252 examples of his lying, lawbreaking, corruption, cronyism, etc.” it’s lengthy, but is a ‘one-stop shop’ for all the dirty details on the Obama presidency."
Smokers can light up on some outdoor restaurant patios, new ruling says
Smokers can light up on some outdoor restaurant patios, new ruling says | MLive.com:
"LANSING — Patrons of Michigan bars and restaurants can smoke on outdoor patios and rooftops as long as no food or beverages are served, according to a new interpretation of the law."
"LANSING — Patrons of Michigan bars and restaurants can smoke on outdoor patios and rooftops as long as no food or beverages are served, according to a new interpretation of the law."
"We're building a domestic army"
"We're building a domestic army": "This amazing video out of Maine was called to my attention in the comments last week. With too many outrages concerning the police state (see, "Frisk, Stop and...") and the surveillance state to keep up with, the comments of this Iraq War veteran turned whistleblower are a must-see":
Obamacare Strikes, and Forever 21 Cuts Employees' Hours
Obamacare Strikes, and Forever 21 Cuts Employees' Hours:
"Popular clothing company Forever 21 is the first of what might be many companies to limit its non-management workers’ hours to 29.5 a week, just below the 30-hour minimum that the ACA deems full-time work."
"Popular clothing company Forever 21 is the first of what might be many companies to limit its non-management workers’ hours to 29.5 a week, just below the 30-hour minimum that the ACA deems full-time work."
Deputy treasurer: Wayne County 'worst off' in country for tax foreclosures
Deputy treasurer: Wayne County 'worst off' in country for tax foreclosures | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Cuyahoga County, which encompasses Cleveland, probably runs a distant second, he said. Cuyahoga sent 7,500 delinquency notices in the first half of this year, according to its treasurer's office."
"Cuyahoga County, which encompasses Cleveland, probably runs a distant second, he said. Cuyahoga sent 7,500 delinquency notices in the first half of this year, according to its treasurer's office."
Union Rewards Teachers With Days Off For Giving Money To Union PAC
Union Rewards Teachers With Days Off For Giving Money To Union PAC [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"The Rockford Education Association union says it rewards teachers who give money to support political candidates with "personal days off,"
"The Rockford Education Association union says it rewards teachers who give money to support political candidates with "personal days off,"
Creditors face deadline in Detroit bankruptcy case
Creditors face deadline in Detroit bankruptcy case | MLive.com:
"DETROIT (AP) — Banks, bond insurers, employee pension systems and others who believe they are owed money by Detroit are up against the clock to legally voice opposition to the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.
A federal judge set Monday as the eligibility objection deadline in the bankruptcy petition by Detroit's state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr."
"DETROIT (AP) — Banks, bond insurers, employee pension systems and others who believe they are owed money by Detroit are up against the clock to legally voice opposition to the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.
A federal judge set Monday as the eligibility objection deadline in the bankruptcy petition by Detroit's state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr."
DNR arrests two unlicensed charter boat captains, has warrant for third
DNR arrests two unlicensed charter boat captains, has warrant for third | MLive.com:
"Boaters who take passengers for hire need to hold Coast Guard captain’s licenses and submit their watercraft to regular boat inspections.
People who fall afoul of the charter boat laws risk fines up to $1,000, jail terms of up to a year and the seizure of their boats."
“Our legal charter boats out there … we’re probably running about 1,600 in the state,” Jurcich said. When an unlicensed competitor undercuts market prices, “we start getting calls from the legitimate operators.”
"Boaters who take passengers for hire need to hold Coast Guard captain’s licenses and submit their watercraft to regular boat inspections.
People who fall afoul of the charter boat laws risk fines up to $1,000, jail terms of up to a year and the seizure of their boats."
“Our legal charter boats out there … we’re probably running about 1,600 in the state,” Jurcich said. When an unlicensed competitor undercuts market prices, “we start getting calls from the legitimate operators.”
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Sunday night links | AEIdeas
Sunday night links | AEIdeas:
"9. List of the 50 Highest Grossing North American Concert Tours from 2000 to 2009."
http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/TopTourOfTheDecade.pdf
"9. List of the 50 Highest Grossing North American Concert Tours from 2000 to 2009."
http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/TopTourOfTheDecade.pdf
Fed's taper signal revives a Wall Street memory
Fed's taper signal revives a Wall Street memory - Economics - AEI:
"A seasoned, albeit cynical, Salomon Brothers bond trader taught me that "when the winds are strong even turkeys fly."
By this he meant that when global liquidity conditions are strong even countries with the weakest of economic fundamentals are able to place government bonds at very favorable interest rates.
By the same token, when global liquidity dries up, those very same countries with weak fundamentals get truly punished by the market."
"A seasoned, albeit cynical, Salomon Brothers bond trader taught me that "when the winds are strong even turkeys fly."
By this he meant that when global liquidity conditions are strong even countries with the weakest of economic fundamentals are able to place government bonds at very favorable interest rates.
By the same token, when global liquidity dries up, those very same countries with weak fundamentals get truly punished by the market."
Michigan Freedom Fund lists 6 embarrassing Democrats
Tim Skubick: Michigan Freedom Fund lists 6 embarrassing Democrats | MLive.com
At the top of the list, he dragged out a 2006 campaign spending violation by Mark Schauer. Maybe you’ve heard of him, although 70% of the voters have not. He’s the likely D running against Gov. Snyder.
The Schauer campaign was fined $200,000 for allegedly “ disregarding campaign finance laws.” Hit number one.
Hit number two.
Rep. Brian Banks (D-Detroit) has had his problems with the law and Mr. McNeilly is aggrieved that the House Democrats have done nothing about it other than to appoint Mr. Banks to the Criminal Justice committee. (Snicker, snicker.)
Hit number three.
A former state supreme court justice, Democrat Diane Hathaway, has traded in her black robe for a prison uniform. She’s in the slammer for shady business dealings.
Hit number four.
Where or where has Charles Pugh gone? The former president of the embattled Detroit City Council has been AWOL “after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a teen boy” surfaced. Maybe Mr. Pugh is with Carman Santiago?
Hit number five.
Former Detroit Council woman Monica Conyers recently finished a prison term for bribery.
And hit number six: Kwame Kilpatrick is currently in the slammer but not with Ms. Hathaway.
Well there you have it, six hits or as the Freedom Fund sums it up, “One Michigan Democrat after another is either in prison, just got out of prison or is on their way there soon.”
Beach officer fired over Trayvon Martin comments
Beach officer fired over Trayvon Martin comments | www.palmbeachpost.com:
"The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported (http://bit.ly/15XKSpo ) Todd Snipes was fired Friday for unprofessional conduct.
County officials say Snipes showed "horrible judgment made worse during a racially charged atmosphere."
Snipes is accused of writing a post on Facebook after George Zimmerman's acquittal in the 17-year-old's death that read:
"Another thug gone.
Pull up your pants and be respectful.
Bye bye thug r.i.p."
Snipes was a Volusia lifeguard for 24 years and a law enforcement officer for 15.
An official said Snipes apologized but that his remorse was "not in any way proportionate to this damage."
"The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported (http://bit.ly/15XKSpo ) Todd Snipes was fired Friday for unprofessional conduct.
County officials say Snipes showed "horrible judgment made worse during a racially charged atmosphere."
Snipes is accused of writing a post on Facebook after George Zimmerman's acquittal in the 17-year-old's death that read:
"Another thug gone.
Pull up your pants and be respectful.
Bye bye thug r.i.p."
Snipes was a Volusia lifeguard for 24 years and a law enforcement officer for 15.
An official said Snipes apologized but that his remorse was "not in any way proportionate to this damage."
Attorneys general raise privacy concerns over ObamaCare navigators (video) - The Hill's Healthwatch
Attorneys general raise privacy concerns over ObamaCare navigators (video) - The Hill's Healthwatch: "Bondi said that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is making it easier for someone to be hired as a so-called navigator, cutting back on background checks and eliminating a fingerprinting requirement, which could make it easier for a person’s private information to fall into the wrong hands.
“Because of time constraints, HHS [is] cutting back on the requirement to become a navigator, meaning they're not going to be doing background checks.
They're not going to be fingerprinting these people,” said Bondi in an interview with Fox.
“And it's more than navigators. It's people that assist the navigators.
Now, these navigators will have our consumers throughout the country's most personal and private information — tax return information, Social Security information.
And our biggest fear, of course, is identity theft.”
“Because of time constraints, HHS [is] cutting back on the requirement to become a navigator, meaning they're not going to be doing background checks.
They're not going to be fingerprinting these people,” said Bondi in an interview with Fox.
“And it's more than navigators. It's people that assist the navigators.
Now, these navigators will have our consumers throughout the country's most personal and private information — tax return information, Social Security information.
And our biggest fear, of course, is identity theft.”
Another Day, Another 100 Million Down the Rat Hole |
Another Day, Another 100 Million Down the Rat Hole |:
"In keeping with their practice of throwing money at nearly bankrupt green energy companies, the Obama administration dumped 100 million dollars into a nearly bankrupt company named Ecotality.
At the time the grant was given to Ecotality, they were nearly bankrupt, but the executives were offered 1 million dollars by their Chinese partners if they could secure free government money.
It turned out to be a slam dunk."
"In keeping with their practice of throwing money at nearly bankrupt green energy companies, the Obama administration dumped 100 million dollars into a nearly bankrupt company named Ecotality.
At the time the grant was given to Ecotality, they were nearly bankrupt, but the executives were offered 1 million dollars by their Chinese partners if they could secure free government money.
It turned out to be a slam dunk."
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