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That's OK. The kids support higher minimum wage. Right?-------University to decrease jobs after state increases minimum wage
University to decrease jobs after state increases minimum wage:
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Michigan's new minimum wage will cost Saginaw Valley State University $760,000 annually by 2018.
Central Michigan University is prepping for roughly $691,000 in increased wages for student hires.
The Workforce Opportunity Wage Act will expand the state's minimum wage to $9.25 an hour.
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In Honor Of July 4th: Top 9 Things Americans Have Perfected
In Honor Of July 4th: Top 9 Things Americans Have Perfected [PHOTOS] | The Daily Caller:
"Lawn mowers: Mowing grass is such a drag, and Americans know that. Lawn mowers were meant to do so much more. There was a need for speed. Before, it wasn’t possible, but now you can mow the lawn at lightning speeds, or if you’re chicken, watch lawn mower races on T.V."
"Lawn mowers: Mowing grass is such a drag, and Americans know that. Lawn mowers were meant to do so much more. There was a need for speed. Before, it wasn’t possible, but now you can mow the lawn at lightning speeds, or if you’re chicken, watch lawn mower races on T.V."
Teacher: July 4th fireworks are bad because they simulate ‘pretend war’
Teacher: July 4th fireworks are bad because they simulate ‘pretend war’ - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.:
Bill Bigelow of the radical teacher organization Rethinking Schools, wrote that we need to “rethink” the 4th of July.
This “progressive” teacher has declared war on fireworks.
The Fourth of July “…provides cover for people to blow off fireworks that terrify young children and animals, and that turn the air thick with smoke and errant projectiles.
Last year, the fire department here [Portland, OR] reported 172 fires sparked by toy missiles, defective firecrackers, and other items of explosive revelry.”
So Bigelow is concerned about public safety.
Fair enough.
But there’s more:
“Apart from the noise pollution, air pollution, and flying debris pollution, there is something profoundly inappropriate about blowing off fireworks at a time when the United States is waging war with real fireworks around the world.
To cite just one example, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism in London found recently that U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan alone have killed more than 200 people, including at least 60 children.
And, of course, the U.S. war in Afghanistan drags on and on.
The pretend war of celebratory fireworks thus becomes part of a propaganda campaign that inures us—especially the children among us—to the real wars half a world away.”
Yes, to this ingenious teacher, fireworks promote war. In fact, he says fireworks are “pretend war!”
Bill Bigelow of the radical teacher organization Rethinking Schools, wrote that we need to “rethink” the 4th of July.This “progressive” teacher has declared war on fireworks.
The Fourth of July “…provides cover for people to blow off fireworks that terrify young children and animals, and that turn the air thick with smoke and errant projectiles.
Last year, the fire department here [Portland, OR] reported 172 fires sparked by toy missiles, defective firecrackers, and other items of explosive revelry.”
So Bigelow is concerned about public safety.
Fair enough.
But there’s more:
“Apart from the noise pollution, air pollution, and flying debris pollution, there is something profoundly inappropriate about blowing off fireworks at a time when the United States is waging war with real fireworks around the world.
To cite just one example, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism in London found recently that U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan alone have killed more than 200 people, including at least 60 children.
And, of course, the U.S. war in Afghanistan drags on and on.
The pretend war of celebratory fireworks thus becomes part of a propaganda campaign that inures us—especially the children among us—to the real wars half a world away.”
Yes, to this ingenious teacher, fireworks promote war. In fact, he says fireworks are “pretend war!”
Jay Carney Takes a Swipe at the Press | TheBlaze.com
Jay Carney Takes a Swipe at the Press | TheBlaze.com:
"Former White House press secretary Jay Carney in a new interview criticized reporters for being “shallow” in their coverage of the Obama administration.
Carney told the New York Times Magazine that the White House press corps mindset of “chasing the same soccer ball down the field” results in a “shallow approach.”
"Former White House press secretary Jay Carney in a new interview criticized reporters for being “shallow” in their coverage of the Obama administration.Carney told the New York Times Magazine that the White House press corps mindset of “chasing the same soccer ball down the field” results in a “shallow approach.”
History for July 5
History for July 5 - On-This-Day.com
International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship, Eau Claire, MI. 41st annual.
France: Tour de France--101st Edition--begins (July 5-27). The Grand Dèpart takes place at Yorkshire, England, for three stages before moving into France. See www.letour.fr
International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship, Eau Claire, MI. 41st annual.
Birth anniversary of Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891).
Happy birthday! Edie Falco, Shirley Knight, Huey Lewis
1811 - Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain.
1865 - William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London.
1935 - U.S. President Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act into law. The act authorized labor to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining.
1940 - During World War II, Britain and the Vichy government in France broke diplomatic relations.
1946 - The bikini bathing suit, created by Louis Reard, made its debut during a fashion show at the Molitor Pool in Paris. Micheline Bernardini wore the two-piece outfit.
1948 - Britain's National Health Service Act went into effect, providing government-financed medical and dental care.
1951 - Dr. William Shockley announced that he had invented the junction transistor.
1975 - Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win a Wimbledon singles title when he defeated Jimmy Connors.
1865 - William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London.
1935 - U.S. President Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act into law. The act authorized labor to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining.
1940 - During World War II, Britain and the Vichy government in France broke diplomatic relations.
1946 - The bikini bathing suit, created by Louis Reard, made its debut during a fashion show at the Molitor Pool in Paris. Micheline Bernardini wore the two-piece outfit.
1948 - Britain's National Health Service Act went into effect, providing government-financed medical and dental care.
1951 - Dr. William Shockley announced that he had invented the junction transistor.
1975 - Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win a Wimbledon singles title when he defeated Jimmy Connors.
Friday, July 04, 2014
Rare Benjamin Franklin-Owned Newspaper Unearthed at Auction Reveals Stunningly Simple Text of Historic Moment | TheBlaze.com
Rare Benjamin Franklin-Owned Newspaper Unearthed at Auction Reveals Stunningly Simple Text of Historic Moment | TheBlaze.com:
"While July 4, 1776, gets all the glory for being the day the Declaration of Independence was signed, just 12 words in a newspaper owned by Benjamin Franklin announced the historic move that came first in the form of a vote on July 2."
"While July 4, 1776, gets all the glory for being the day the Declaration of Independence was signed, just 12 words in a newspaper owned by Benjamin Franklin announced the historic move that came first in the form of a vote on July 2."Study: Feeling ugly makes you more likely to donate to the Occupy movement
Study: Feeling ugly makes you more likely to donate to the Occupy movement:
- Researchers had participants write about their attractiveness and ability to empathize before asking them if they'd like to donate to Occupy.
- Those who were primed to think of themselves as unattractive were nearly twice as likely to donate to Occupy.
Mississippi Burning: 3300! Cochran to Resign? True The Vote Sues, Barbour Investigated, and More!
Mississippi Burning: 3300! Cochran to Resign? True The Vote Sues, Barbour Investigated, and More! | A Time For Choosing:"I lot has happened in the last 24 hours, more than I can keep up with, even after pulling an all-nighter!
****For starters, the McDaniel campaign has now identified 3300 illegal votes with only half of the counties canvased.
It seems highly likely they may find enough invalidated votes to overturn the results of the election, especially if what has been said about absentee votes is true.
Of course, McDaniel doesn’t actually need to find enough illegal votes to overturn the election, to prevail here.
You see, as backwards as Mississippi’s voting system seems to be, they actually have very strong laws against vote fraud, laws with teeth!"
June Full-Time Jobs Plunge By Over Half A Million, Part-Time Jobs Surge By 800K, Most Since 1993
June Full-Time Jobs Plunge By Over Half A Million, Part-Time Jobs Surge By 800K, Most Since 1993 | Zero Hedge:
"Is this the reason for the blowout, on the surface, payroll number?
In June the BLS reports that the number of full-time jobs tumbled by 523K to 118.2 million while part-time jobs soared by 799K to over 28 million!"
Something tells us that the fact that the BLS just reported June part-time jobs rose by just shy of 800,000 the biggest monthly jump since 1993, will hardly get much airplay today.
Because remember: when it comes to jobs, it is only the quantity that matters, never the quality.
"Is this the reason for the blowout, on the surface, payroll number?
In June the BLS reports that the number of full-time jobs tumbled by 523K to 118.2 million while part-time jobs soared by 799K to over 28 million!"Something tells us that the fact that the BLS just reported June part-time jobs rose by just shy of 800,000 the biggest monthly jump since 1993, will hardly get much airplay today.
Because remember: when it comes to jobs, it is only the quantity that matters, never the quality.
Obama’s Children May Not Want To Be Seen With Their Dad After They See His Latest Award
Obama’s Children May Not Want To Be Seen With Their Dad After They See His Latest Award: "Quinnipiac Poll Assistant Director Tim Malloy noted the significance of such a result.“Over the span of 69 years of American history and 12 presidencies, President Barack Obama finds himself with President George W. Bush at the bottom of the popularity barrel,” he asserted.
A full third of all respondents picked Obama as the worst post-WWII president, while a significantly smaller number – 28 percent – opted to give the title to Bush."
No Waitlist at the VA for Vets Seeking Sex Changes
No Waitlist at the VA for Vets Seeking Sex Changes:
"No Waitlist At The VA For Vets Seeking Sex Changes
Dr. Gina interviewed Kori Peterson, a woman whose father is getting rhinoplasty (nose job) and vocal cord surgery compliments of the Veterans Administration.
She goes on to note that the rest of the sex change is covered by the government, too!
Disabled Army Scout Sniper SSGT Shawn Lee joins in the discussion, too.
He is so frustrated with the care he and his colleagues received from the Veterans Administration that he is pursuing a law degree so he may one day seek legal recourse for himself and other veterans who have been mistreated."
"No Waitlist At The VA For Vets Seeking Sex ChangesDr. Gina interviewed Kori Peterson, a woman whose father is getting rhinoplasty (nose job) and vocal cord surgery compliments of the Veterans Administration.
She goes on to note that the rest of the sex change is covered by the government, too!
Disabled Army Scout Sniper SSGT Shawn Lee joins in the discussion, too.
He is so frustrated with the care he and his colleagues received from the Veterans Administration that he is pursuing a law degree so he may one day seek legal recourse for himself and other veterans who have been mistreated."
Holi crapoli!-----CFPB's Building Costs vs. 3 World-Famous Landmarks
CFPB's Building Costs vs. 3 World-Famous Landmarks:
3 World-Famous Landmarks That Cost Less Per Square Foot Than This Government Building
3 World-Famous Landmarks That Cost Less Per Square Foot Than This Government Building
What They’re Not Telling You: Democrats Pushing Constitutional Amendment to Change Bill of Rights
What They’re Not Telling You: Democrats Pushing Constitutional Amendment to Change Bill of Rights:
"While the nation, quite understandably, focuses their collective attention on the continual stream of scandals that spill out of the White House, too many remain unaware of the assault occurring on our Bill of Rights in the Senate.
Senate Resolution 19, a resolution that calls for fundamentally changing the First Amendment, is being hailed by Democrats as a necessary measure to limit political influence in elections.
It sounds dire- and it is. The proposed constitutional amendment is designed to give Congress the authority to limit fundraising and spending on elections as well as independent political activity. "
"While the nation, quite understandably, focuses their collective attention on the continual stream of scandals that spill out of the White House, too many remain unaware of the assault occurring on our Bill of Rights in the Senate.
Senate Resolution 19, a resolution that calls for fundamentally changing the First Amendment, is being hailed by Democrats as a necessary measure to limit political influence in elections.It sounds dire- and it is. The proposed constitutional amendment is designed to give Congress the authority to limit fundraising and spending on elections as well as independent political activity. "
Welcome to the End of Doctor-Patient Confidentiality
Articles: Welcome to the End of Doctor-Patient Confidentiality:
When the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” passed, the end of doctor-patient confidentiality was predictable -- but we could not have expected it to happen this soon.
ObamaCare, with the aid of hospitals, insurers, banks, and private data managers, is initiating a program to track store and credit card purchases to see if people are telling the truth about their lifestyle choices.
Some troubling realities have been revealed in a recent Bloomberg article.
First, the idea that the hospitals, at government direction, are doing it for our own good so it’s okay.
It reminds me of Reagan’s most terrifying nine words in the English language, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”
There was a time when responsible journalists would not accept this so blindly.
Second, that the information retrieved without our knowledge or approval is subject to doctor-patient confidentiality.
With ObamaCare it’s easy to assume that there is no such thing anymore.
Now we have doctor-patient-government confidentiality -- and yes, “government confidentiality” is an oxymoron.
So let’s get one thing straight:
With the federal government takeover of the health care industry under ObamaCare, today Doctor=Hospital=Insurance Company=Government.
By virtue of controlling the purse strings, the first three are beholden to the fourth.
When the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” passed, the end of doctor-patient confidentiality was predictable -- but we could not have expected it to happen this soon.
ObamaCare, with the aid of hospitals, insurers, banks, and private data managers, is initiating a program to track store and credit card purchases to see if people are telling the truth about their lifestyle choices.
Some troubling realities have been revealed in a recent Bloomberg article.
First, the idea that the hospitals, at government direction, are doing it for our own good so it’s okay.
It reminds me of Reagan’s most terrifying nine words in the English language, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” There was a time when responsible journalists would not accept this so blindly.
Second, that the information retrieved without our knowledge or approval is subject to doctor-patient confidentiality.
With ObamaCare it’s easy to assume that there is no such thing anymore.
Now we have doctor-patient-government confidentiality -- and yes, “government confidentiality” is an oxymoron.
So let’s get one thing straight:
With the federal government takeover of the health care industry under ObamaCare, today Doctor=Hospital=Insurance Company=Government.
By virtue of controlling the purse strings, the first three are beholden to the fourth.
And you thought Canada might be a final refuge-------Vancouver Schools' New LGBTTQ+ Policy Includes Gender-Free Pronouns Xe, Xem and Xyr
Vancouver Schools' New LGBTTQ+ Policy Includes Gender-Free Pronouns Xe, Xem and Xyr | CNS News:
The Vancouver (British Columbia) Board of Education has approved a sweeping new policy for accommodating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer, questioning and “all sexual and gender identities,” including the creation of three pronouns, replacing masculine and feminine with xe, xem and xyr (pronounced ze, zem and zur).
Two spirit is an Aboriginal term which means having both feminine and masculine spirits. It's not limited to gender expression or sexuality, but encompasses them both while incorporating a spiritual element. It's a standalone identity, not an Aboriginal term for gay lesbian.
The Vancouver Board of Education's policy also includes making restroom and sports activities accessible to all transgender students, regardless of their biological sex.
Wonder drug to be FREE!!!!-------------Berkeley Requires Marijuana Dispensaries To Provide Free Weed For Low-Income Patients
Berkeley Requires Marijuana Dispensaries To Provide Free Weed For Low-Income Patients « CBS San Francisco:"BERKELEY (CBS SF) — The city of Berkeley will require medical marijuana dispensaries to give away two percent of the amount of cannabis they sell each year free to low-income patients.
The City Council voted unanimously at Tuesday’s meeting to amend the city’s medical pot rules, which would also allow for a fourth dispensary in Berkeley.
“Basically, the city council wants to make sure that low-income, homeless, indigent folks have access to their medical marijuana, their medicine,” said Berkeley City Councilmember Darryl Moore."
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Issa Gives Obama IRS Commish Chance to Correct Conflicting Testimony
Issa Gives Obama IRS Commish Chance to Correct Conflicting Testimony:"Darrell Issa, the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has generously given Obama IRS Commissioner John Koskinen the opportunity to correct testimony given before the committee on June 23, which conflicts with statements given to the media by Lois Lerner’s own attorney. "
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence - Text Transcript:
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
There is much more to the Declaration. Click link to read it all
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
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.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.
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