Half of all modified mortgages redefault within a year - Yahoo! Finance
"More than half of all homeowners with modified mortgages fell at least two months behind in their payments a year after the adjustment was made, according to a federal report released Wednesday."
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Spring Lake's Christ Community Church removes cross, changes name to C3Exchange
Spring Lake's Christ Community Church removes cross, changes name to C3Exchange MLive.com
"Lawton gave a sermon March 21 likening using the cross as a symbol of Christ’s life to using a bullet to remember Martin Luther King Jr. He said that opinion is his and not the church’s."
"Lawton gave a sermon March 21 likening using the cross as a symbol of Christ’s life to using a bullet to remember Martin Luther King Jr. He said that opinion is his and not the church’s."
Maywood to lay off all city employees, dismantle Police Department
Maywood to lay off all city employees, dismantle Police Department L.A. NOW Los Angeles Times
"The city of Maywood will lay off all city employees and begin contracting police services with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department effective July 1, officials said.
In addition to contracting with the Sheriff's Department, the Maywood City Council voted unanimously Monday night to lay off an estimated 100 employees and contract with neighboring Bell, which will handle other city services such as finance, records management, parks and recreation, street maintenance and others.
Maywood will be billed about $50,833 monthly, which officials said will save $164,375 annually.
'We will become 100% a contracted city,' said Angela Spaccia, Maywood's interim city manager."
"The city of Maywood will lay off all city employees and begin contracting police services with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department effective July 1, officials said.
In addition to contracting with the Sheriff's Department, the Maywood City Council voted unanimously Monday night to lay off an estimated 100 employees and contract with neighboring Bell, which will handle other city services such as finance, records management, parks and recreation, street maintenance and others.
Maywood will be billed about $50,833 monthly, which officials said will save $164,375 annually.
'We will become 100% a contracted city,' said Angela Spaccia, Maywood's interim city manager."
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
EDITORIAL: The Golfer in Chief - Washington Times
EDITORIAL: The Golfer in Chief - Washington Times
"Marathon golf sessions often with high-roller partners are only one aspect of Mr. Obama's growing image problem.
While America suffers, Mr. Obama is hosting gala events at the White House, hanging out with rock stars, making pro-forma photo ops and then returning to Washington to 'clear his mind.'
We're surprised to hear that his mind is cluttered with anything, but he does have a busy travel schedule.
Last week, for example, Mr. Obama spent between $500,000 and $1 million of taxpayer money to fly to Ohio to deliver a 10-minute speech touting his purported achievements.
Because of the presidential presence, the work site Mr. Obama visited was closed for the day, taking work hours away from the working man.
'That's $200 we are missing out on,' said construction worker George Harrison.
'Everybody needs to eat, right?'
Eat cake, George."
"Marathon golf sessions often with high-roller partners are only one aspect of Mr. Obama's growing image problem.
While America suffers, Mr. Obama is hosting gala events at the White House, hanging out with rock stars, making pro-forma photo ops and then returning to Washington to 'clear his mind.'
We're surprised to hear that his mind is cluttered with anything, but he does have a busy travel schedule.
Last week, for example, Mr. Obama spent between $500,000 and $1 million of taxpayer money to fly to Ohio to deliver a 10-minute speech touting his purported achievements.
Because of the presidential presence, the work site Mr. Obama visited was closed for the day, taking work hours away from the working man.
'That's $200 we are missing out on,' said construction worker George Harrison.
'Everybody needs to eat, right?'
Eat cake, George."
Following a state trend, Muskegon pulls lifeguards to save money
Following a state trend, Muskegon pulls lifeguards to save money MLive.com
"Brubaker-Clarke said cutting the lifeguards will save the city about $26,000.
The city might decide to reinstate the lifeguard program in the future, she said, but probably won’t have the funds to do so anytime soon.
“Given the fact that we need to make significant cuts and have done so over previous years ... some of the extras that are important, but not as important, we’ve had to cut,” she said."
"Brubaker-Clarke said cutting the lifeguards will save the city about $26,000.
The city might decide to reinstate the lifeguard program in the future, she said, but probably won’t have the funds to do so anytime soon.
“Given the fact that we need to make significant cuts and have done so over previous years ... some of the extras that are important, but not as important, we’ve had to cut,” she said."
Finance Bill's Devilish Details
Finance Bill's Devilish Details - IBD - Investors.com
"Subprime Scandal: Much of the 2,000-page draft of the Democrats' finance reform bill could have been written by Acorn, and probably was."
"Subprime Scandal: Much of the 2,000-page draft of the Democrats' finance reform bill could have been written by Acorn, and probably was."
Public sector staff spend 9 fewer years at work and earn 30% more than private employees
Public sector staff spend 9 fewer years at work and earn 30% more than private employees Mail Online: "Great jobs apartheid:
Public sector staff spend nine fewer years at work over lifetime than private employees AND earn 30% more"
And they tell the Brits there is no "fat" to cut?
Public sector staff spend nine fewer years at work over lifetime than private employees AND earn 30% more"
And they tell the Brits there is no "fat" to cut?
Now they tell us: Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis was a D-student in high school, went to college in a program for the academically unqualified, now resigned in disgrace after habitually masturbating in front of School Superintendent
theblogprof: Now they tell us: Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis was a D-student in high school, went to college in a program for the academically unqualified, now resigned in disgrace after habitually masturbating in front of School Superintendent:
"Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis was a D-student in high school, went to Wayne State University in a program for the academically unqualified, sued for his degree because he couldn't pass a basic English test, became a community organizer, eventually was unanimously elected President of the School Board despite his being unqualified (just like our Community Organizer-In-Chief)."
Ain't affirmative action great?
"Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis was a D-student in high school, went to Wayne State University in a program for the academically unqualified, sued for his degree because he couldn't pass a basic English test, became a community organizer, eventually was unanimously elected President of the School Board despite his being unqualified (just like our Community Organizer-In-Chief)."
Ain't affirmative action great?
The Runaway General | Rolling Stone Politics
The Runaway General Rolling Stone Politics
"'How'd I get screwed into going to this dinner?' demands Gen. Stanley McChrystal."
Here's the article
"'How'd I get screwed into going to this dinner?' demands Gen. Stanley McChrystal."
Here's the article
29-year-old Mayfield Heights man admits killing infant daughter with boiling water
29-year-old Mayfield Heights man admits killing infant daughter with boiling water cleveland.com
"A 29-year-old father pleaded guilty today to killing his 9-month-old daughter with boiling water.
The plea meant Joseph Nemitz avoided the death penalty.
He was sentenced for aggravated murder to 30 years to life in prison."
This monster "avoided the death penalty"?!!!!
"A 29-year-old father pleaded guilty today to killing his 9-month-old daughter with boiling water.
The plea meant Joseph Nemitz avoided the death penalty.
He was sentenced for aggravated murder to 30 years to life in prison."
This monster "avoided the death penalty"?!!!!
Another Marylander Arrested for Recording the Police
Another Marylander Arrested for Recording the Police - Reason Magazine
"Sheriff's Cpl. Patrick Handy's report explained that Shaw was standing about 12 feet from him, and that Shaw 'did admit to recording our encounter on her cell phone for the purpose of trying to show the police are harassing people.'"
"Sheriff's Cpl. Patrick Handy's report explained that Shaw was standing about 12 feet from him, and that Shaw 'did admit to recording our encounter on her cell phone for the purpose of trying to show the police are harassing people.'"
TALKING ABOUT WHAT TO DO WITH MCCHRYSTAL, over at The Hill. Plus, a reader emails: “Is it just me,…
Instapundit TALKING ABOUT WHAT TO DO WITH MCCHRYSTAL,
Plus, a reader emails: “Is it just me, or is Michael Yon on the cusp of total, absolute vindication regarding his harsh criticism of McChrystal?” Well, this suggests his concerns had some basis, doesn’t it?
UPDATE: Flashback: Media Promoted Military Criticism Of President Bush. Well, sure.
Under a Republican President, it’s listen to the generals.
Under a Democratic President, it’s all about civilian control of the military.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 2:01 pm"
Plus, a reader emails: “Is it just me, or is Michael Yon on the cusp of total, absolute vindication regarding his harsh criticism of McChrystal?” Well, this suggests his concerns had some basis, doesn’t it?
UPDATE: Flashback: Media Promoted Military Criticism Of President Bush. Well, sure.
Under a Republican President, it’s listen to the generals.
Under a Democratic President, it’s all about civilian control of the military.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 2:01 pm"
Hoyer: Permanent middle class tax cuts too costly
Hoyer: Permanent middle class tax cuts too costly
"House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Tuesday that tax increases will eventually be necessary to address the nation's mounting debt, raising a difficult election-year issue as Democrats fight retain control of Congress."
"House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Tuesday that tax increases will eventually be necessary to address the nation's mounting debt, raising a difficult election-year issue as Democrats fight retain control of Congress."
Prosecutors Make Use of Broader Vision on Hate Crimes - NYTimes.com
Prosecutors Make Use of Broader Vision on Hate Crimes - NYTimes.com
"The legal thinking behind the novel method is that New York’s hate crimes statute does not require prosecutors to prove defendants “hate” the group the victim belongs to, merely that they commit the crime because of some belief, correct or not, they hold about the group."
"The legal thinking behind the novel method is that New York’s hate crimes statute does not require prosecutors to prove defendants “hate” the group the victim belongs to, merely that they commit the crime because of some belief, correct or not, they hold about the group."
State Rep. Dave Agema hopes to outlaw marriages for illegal immigrants
State Rep. Dave Agema hopes to outlaw marriages for illegal immigrants MLive.com
"State Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville, said today he would introduce legislation to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining marriage licenses.
The move comes after lawsuits were filed against clerks in Kent and Ottawa counties over a requirement that applicants possess a Social Security number -- a requirement that essentially denied marriage licenses to illegal immigrants."
Sounds OK to me.
"State Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville, said today he would introduce legislation to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining marriage licenses.
The move comes after lawsuits were filed against clerks in Kent and Ottawa counties over a requirement that applicants possess a Social Security number -- a requirement that essentially denied marriage licenses to illegal immigrants."
Sounds OK to me.
Monday, June 21, 2010
From the comments: Is Michigan not cool because workers are unqualified?
From the comments: Is Michigan not cool because workers are unqualified? MLive.com
"Michigan needs young professionals to be cool, but it needs to be cool to attract young professionals."
Idiocy!
Michigan needs JOBS to be cool and feel-good spend-a-thons like the Cool Cities debacle hemorrhage tax money out the door.
And high taxes to support these moronic boondoggles sends employers out of our state.
"Michigan needs young professionals to be cool, but it needs to be cool to attract young professionals."
Idiocy!
Michigan needs JOBS to be cool and feel-good spend-a-thons like the Cool Cities debacle hemorrhage tax money out the door.
And high taxes to support these moronic boondoggles sends employers out of our state.
Kimble in favor of ‘shoot to wound’ bill
Kimble in favor of ‘shoot to wound’ bill : Niagara County : The Buffalo News
"When the Niagara County Legislature took up a resolution last week opposing a bill in the State Assembly that would require police officers who shoot suspects to death to be arrested for manslaughter, most members viewed it as an easy “yes” vote.
And indeed, the resolution condemning the so-called “shoot to wound” bill passed 18-1.
The one member in favor of the bill was Legislator Renae Kimble, D-Niagara Falls.
“My legislative colleagues live in a different world than I live in,” said Kimble, the Legislature’s only black member, who represents inner-city Niagara Falls."
If you don't think democrats live in a different planet, think again!
"When the Niagara County Legislature took up a resolution last week opposing a bill in the State Assembly that would require police officers who shoot suspects to death to be arrested for manslaughter, most members viewed it as an easy “yes” vote.
And indeed, the resolution condemning the so-called “shoot to wound” bill passed 18-1.
The one member in favor of the bill was Legislator Renae Kimble, D-Niagara Falls.
“My legislative colleagues live in a different world than I live in,” said Kimble, the Legislature’s only black member, who represents inner-city Niagara Falls."
If you don't think democrats live in a different planet, think again!
US manufacturing crown slips
"The US remained the world’s biggest manufacturing nation by output last year, but is poised to relinquish this slot in 2011 to China – thus ending a 110-year run as the number one country in factory production."
president Barry must be SO proud!
Senator: Obama Told Me He's Not Securing Border on Purpose
Senator: Obama Told Me He's Not Securing Border on Purpose The FOX Nation
"On June 18, 2010, Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl told the audience at a North Tempe Tea Party town hall meeting that during a private, one-on-one meeting with President Obama in the Oval Office, the President told him, regarding securing the southern border with Mexico,
“The problem is, . . . if we secure the border, then you all won’t have any reason to support ‘comprehensive immigration reform.’” [Audible gasps were heard throughout the audience.]
Sen. Kyl continued, “In other words, they’re holding it hostage.
They don’t want to secure the border unless and until it is combined with ‘comprehensive immigration reform.’”"
Let's call president scumbama on this one!
Is defending our borders dependent on AMNESTY to millions of democrat voting illegals?
"On June 18, 2010, Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl told the audience at a North Tempe Tea Party town hall meeting that during a private, one-on-one meeting with President Obama in the Oval Office, the President told him, regarding securing the southern border with Mexico,
“The problem is, . . . if we secure the border, then you all won’t have any reason to support ‘comprehensive immigration reform.’” [Audible gasps were heard throughout the audience.]
Sen. Kyl continued, “In other words, they’re holding it hostage.
They don’t want to secure the border unless and until it is combined with ‘comprehensive immigration reform.’”"
Let's call president scumbama on this one!
Is defending our borders dependent on AMNESTY to millions of democrat voting illegals?
Build a water plant, engineers advise Norton Shores and Fruitport Township
Build a water plant, engineers advise Norton Shores and Fruitport Township MLive.com
"A study conducted by an engineering firm has concluded the best alternative, based on rate costs and long-term investment, is for Fruitport Township and Norton Shores to build their own water filtration plant."
This is what "consolidation" brings.
Out damned spot!
Let's dump the crooks who are holding us hostage!
"A study conducted by an engineering firm has concluded the best alternative, based on rate costs and long-term investment, is for Fruitport Township and Norton Shores to build their own water filtration plant."
This is what "consolidation" brings.
Out damned spot!
Let's dump the crooks who are holding us hostage!
Ohio State recruit shot, in critical condition
Ohio State recruit shot, in critical condition
"Ohio State recruit Jamel Turner was shot this morning around 1 AM when he was with another girl, the girls ex-boyfriend broke into the house and shot them both.
The girl was killed instantly, while Jamel was able to call 911.
They arrested the man, but Jamel was rushed to the hospital were he was in critical condition for most of the day and then passed away not to long ago."
Doubly weird from April 2010:
http://www.spartantailgate.com/forums/big-ten-news-headlines/442210-espn-big-ten-blog-ohio-state-recruit-wounded-shooting.html
"Ohio State recruit Jamel Turner was shot this morning around 1 AM when he was with another girl, the girls ex-boyfriend broke into the house and shot them both.
The girl was killed instantly, while Jamel was able to call 911.
They arrested the man, but Jamel was rushed to the hospital were he was in critical condition for most of the day and then passed away not to long ago."
Doubly weird from April 2010:
http://www.spartantailgate.com/forums/big-ten-news-headlines/442210-espn-big-ten-blog-ohio-state-recruit-wounded-shooting.html
DUMBEST BUREAUCRATIC MOVE EVER
DUMBEST BUREAUCRATIC MOVE EVER
Charlie Sykes: "DUMBEST BUREAUCRATIC MOVE EVER"
Charlie Sykes: "DUMBEST BUREAUCRATIC MOVE EVER"
OK, DETROIT IS MORE DYSFUNCTIONAL
OK, DETROIT IS MORE DYSFUNCTIONAL Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Charlie Sykes:
"As messed up at MPS is, Detroit still has us beat.
You might remember Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis as the one with a severe problem with literacy (see: Detroyt Skool Bored Prezzident cant reed, rite or spel goode), but it never occurred to me to think that the reason Mathis’ emails were misspelled so badly might have been because he was typing with one hand:
DPS police were investigating allegations by schools Superintendent Teresa Gueyser that during a meeting at about 5 p.m. Wednesday, Mathis touched himself for 20 minutes, then unzipped his pants.
Gueyser, in a memorandum to the board, said she ended the meeting.
“I told him that there was no reason for us to continue the meeting with that behavior,” she said."
Charlie Sykes:
"As messed up at MPS is, Detroit still has us beat.
You might remember Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis as the one with a severe problem with literacy (see: Detroyt Skool Bored Prezzident cant reed, rite or spel goode), but it never occurred to me to think that the reason Mathis’ emails were misspelled so badly might have been because he was typing with one hand:
DPS police were investigating allegations by schools Superintendent Teresa Gueyser that during a meeting at about 5 p.m. Wednesday, Mathis touched himself for 20 minutes, then unzipped his pants.
Gueyser, in a memorandum to the board, said she ended the meeting.
“I told him that there was no reason for us to continue the meeting with that behavior,” she said."
More on The Jones Act
CARPE DIEM: More on The Jones Act
"Michael Barone -- And what about the decision not to waive the Jones Act, which bars foreign-flag vessels from coming to the aid of the gulf cleanup?
The Bush administration promptly waived it after Katrina in 2005.
The Obama administration hasn't and claims unconvincingly that, gee, there aren't really any foreign vessels that could help.
The more plausible explanation is that this is a sop to the maritime unions, part of the union movement that gave Obama and other Democrats $400 million in the 2008 campaign cycle.
It's the Chicago way: dance with the girl that brung ya."
"Michael Barone -- And what about the decision not to waive the Jones Act, which bars foreign-flag vessels from coming to the aid of the gulf cleanup?
The Bush administration promptly waived it after Katrina in 2005.
The Obama administration hasn't and claims unconvincingly that, gee, there aren't really any foreign vessels that could help.
The more plausible explanation is that this is a sop to the maritime unions, part of the union movement that gave Obama and other Democrats $400 million in the 2008 campaign cycle.
It's the Chicago way: dance with the girl that brung ya."
Napolitano: Internet Monitoring Needed to Fight Homegrown Terrorism
FOXNews.com - Napolitano: Internet Monitoring Needed to Fight Homegrown Terrorism
Not much protest from Obama's MSM......
Not much protest from Obama's MSM......
8 dead among 52 shot across city over weekend
8 dead among 52 shot across city over weekend :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
How's that handgun ban working out, Chicago?
How's that handgun ban working out, Chicago?
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