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."
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Michigan Strategic Fund provides $1.95 million loan for HighPoint Flats, Muskegon apartment construction to begin
Michigan Strategic Fund provides $1.95 million loan for HighPoint Flats, Muskegon apartment construction to begin | MLive.com
"The redevelopment district allows for new property taxes for the apartment building to be captured in support of the project. Rooks’ Parkland Muskegon Inc. would receive up to $750,000 from the brownfield tax increment fund by 2030 to pay back the state loan, city officials have said.
“My hope is that this will spur additional development in downtown Muskegon,” Rooks said after the state approval. “And I hope that we are able to show demand for market-rate housing that we know exists in downtown Muskegon.”
The Parkland state loan for HighPoint Flats was part of a $6 million outlay approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board on Wednesday afternoon in Lansing. The HighPoint Flats loan came from the Michigan Community Revitalization program.
The $6 million in state assistance went to HighPoint Flats and seven other business expansions totaling $95.8 million in new capital investments that will create an estimated 789 new jobs. The Parkland development is expected to create two new jobs beyond the construction employment it will generate."
"The redevelopment district allows for new property taxes for the apartment building to be captured in support of the project. Rooks’ Parkland Muskegon Inc. would receive up to $750,000 from the brownfield tax increment fund by 2030 to pay back the state loan, city officials have said.
“My hope is that this will spur additional development in downtown Muskegon,” Rooks said after the state approval. “And I hope that we are able to show demand for market-rate housing that we know exists in downtown Muskegon.”
The Parkland state loan for HighPoint Flats was part of a $6 million outlay approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board on Wednesday afternoon in Lansing. The HighPoint Flats loan came from the Michigan Community Revitalization program.
The $6 million in state assistance went to HighPoint Flats and seven other business expansions totaling $95.8 million in new capital investments that will create an estimated 789 new jobs. The Parkland development is expected to create two new jobs beyond the construction employment it will generate."
The Michigan Legislature will vote TODAY on HB4111,a $30.6 million supplemental appropriation for federal funds to help implement a state-federal partnership health exchange.
Dear James,
The Michigan
Legislature will vote TODAY on HB4111,a $30.6
million supplemental appropriation for federal funds to help implement a
state-federal partnership health exchange.
Representative
Forlini (R-Harrison Township) said this morning that implementation of
exchanges is inevitable.
“The bottom line is, it’s
coming,” he stated “This at least brings some funding in, so we have some
control. This car is going down the road, so we’re either in the car driving it
(or not).”
Representative
Forlini is wrong: Implementation of this law is not inevitable and considering
more than half of the American people oppose the law, it is improbable. You and
I don’t want to be in the car when it goes off of the cliff, and that is exactly
where Obamacare is going to take us.
Health care
exchanges were created by the president’s flawed health care law and serve to
pile thousands of pages of rules and regulations while transferring control to
health care bureaucrats in Washington.These bloated bureaucracies drive up
the cost of insurance on hardworking families and raise taxes on
businesses.
Hypocrisy
on this issue in the Michigan Legislature is led by Governor Snyder who on one
hand says the feds need to get their budget under control, but then on the
other hand seizes every last dollar of federal money possible. Even worse,
the implementation of Obamacare in Michigan will hurt hardworking families.
Join us in
resisting a centralized government approach to health care reform and instead
focus on solutions that make health care more affordable and accessible for
every American.
Let’s work
to create a health care system of, for, and by the people, not government or
special interests.
In Liberty,
Scott
Hagerstrom
State
Director
AFP-Michigan
Subway 'Wouldn't Exist' If Started Today Due to Regulations: Founder Deluca
Subway 'Wouldn't Exist' If Started Today Due to Regulations: Founder Deluca
"Deluca said the environment for entrepreneurs in the U.S. has "continuously gotten worse because there are more and more regulations.
It's tough for people to get into business, especially a small business."
"Deluca said the environment for entrepreneurs in the U.S. has "continuously gotten worse because there are more and more regulations.
It's tough for people to get into business, especially a small business."
Earlie Johnson's Stolen Porn Collection Replenished By Porn Companies
Earlie Johnson's Stolen Porn Collection Replenished By Porn Companies
""He's the ultimate porn fan," Kulich told HuffPost.
"He seemed distraught by the theft.
This is a guy who bought porn DVDs a couple times a week.
He's a collector who put aside money from each paycheck to meet his financial obligation.""
""He's the ultimate porn fan," Kulich told HuffPost.
"He seemed distraught by the theft.
This is a guy who bought porn DVDs a couple times a week.
He's a collector who put aside money from each paycheck to meet his financial obligation.""
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