Patients 'more likely to die' if EU rules on 48-hour week go ahead, doctors warn
"Patients will be at risk if the Government implements plans to stop doctors working more than 48 hours a week, the president of the Royal College of Surgeons warned today.'Patient safety will be reduced, so it follows that patients are more likely to die,' said John Black, a former general surgeon at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
The vast majority of doctors think the European Working Time Directive, due to be introduced on August 1, is dangerous"
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Think Progress Contradicts Itself On Obama's Gun Control Position
Think Progress Contradicts Itself On Obama's Gun Control Position
"One such outlet, the George Soros-funded Clinton front group Think Progress, offered the following hysterical headline hours after the shootings:
Right-wing’s false claims that Obama will take away guns ‘has helped fuel the panic buying of firearms.’
Yet, five days later, TP expressed concern the President is going back on campaign promises to -- wait for it! -- reinstate the assault weapons ban:"
"One such outlet, the George Soros-funded Clinton front group Think Progress, offered the following hysterical headline hours after the shootings:
Right-wing’s false claims that Obama will take away guns ‘has helped fuel the panic buying of firearms.’
Yet, five days later, TP expressed concern the President is going back on campaign promises to -- wait for it! -- reinstate the assault weapons ban:"
Tax Facts to Make Your Head Explode. …
Tax Facts to Make Your Head Explode. …: "REASON TV: Tax Facts to Make Your Head Explode."
Ethanol raises cost of nutrition programs
Ethanol raises cost of nutrition programs
"Food stamps and child nutrition programs are expected to cost up to $900 million more this year because of increased ethanol use."
can't wait til carbon credits click in.......
"Food stamps and child nutrition programs are expected to cost up to $900 million more this year because of increased ethanol use."
can't wait til carbon credits click in.......
Friday, April 10, 2009
Dead Man Eating...Last Meals on Death Row
Dead Man Eating...Last Meals on Death Row
calvin shuler
south carolina
june 22, 2007
t-bone steak, well done with A-1 Steak sauce, baked potato, french fries, grape drink and chocolate cake.
Ordering a well done T-bone steak deserves the death penality, in my book.
calvin shuler
south carolina
june 22, 2007
t-bone steak, well done with A-1 Steak sauce, baked potato, french fries, grape drink and chocolate cake.
Ordering a well done T-bone steak deserves the death penality, in my book.
Where did our money go?
Congress-needs-Google-to-find-out-where-stimulus-money-went
"During the stimulus debate, the bill's supporters stressed that it included strong oversight safeguards. But audits and reports are months, if not years, away. Oversight will be after the fact; right now, with the money actually beginning to flow, members of Congress have little or no idea where it is going. What, for example, is the Department of Housing and Urban Development doing with the $1.5 billion Congress approved for a new program called the Homeless Prevention Fund? Lawmakers don't know."
"During the stimulus debate, the bill's supporters stressed that it included strong oversight safeguards. But audits and reports are months, if not years, away. Oversight will be after the fact; right now, with the money actually beginning to flow, members of Congress have little or no idea where it is going. What, for example, is the Department of Housing and Urban Development doing with the $1.5 billion Congress approved for a new program called the Homeless Prevention Fund? Lawmakers don't know."
CELEBRATING OUR DECLINE
CELEBRATING OUR DECLINE
"Our president came bearing a basketful of mea culpas. With varying degrees of directness or obliqueness, Obama indicted his own people for arrogance, for dismissiveness and derisiveness, for genocide, for torture, for Hiroshima, for Guantanamo and for insufficient respect for the Muslim world.
And what did he get for this obsessive denigration of his own country? He wanted more NATO combat troops in Afghanistan to match the surge of 17,000 Americans. He was rudely rebuffed.
He wanted more stimulus spending from Europe. He got nothing.
From Russia, he got no help on Iran. From China, he got the blocking of any action on North Korea.
And what did he get for Guantanamo? France, pop. 64 million, will take one prisoner. One! (Sadly, he'll have to leave his swim buddy behind.) The Austrians said they would take none. As Interior Minister Maria Fekter explained with impeccable Germanic logic, if they're not dangerous, why not just keep them in America?
When Austria is mocking you, you're having a bad week."
"Our president came bearing a basketful of mea culpas. With varying degrees of directness or obliqueness, Obama indicted his own people for arrogance, for dismissiveness and derisiveness, for genocide, for torture, for Hiroshima, for Guantanamo and for insufficient respect for the Muslim world.
And what did he get for this obsessive denigration of his own country? He wanted more NATO combat troops in Afghanistan to match the surge of 17,000 Americans. He was rudely rebuffed.
He wanted more stimulus spending from Europe. He got nothing.
From Russia, he got no help on Iran. From China, he got the blocking of any action on North Korea.
And what did he get for Guantanamo? France, pop. 64 million, will take one prisoner. One! (Sadly, he'll have to leave his swim buddy behind.) The Austrians said they would take none. As Interior Minister Maria Fekter explained with impeccable Germanic logic, if they're not dangerous, why not just keep them in America?
When Austria is mocking you, you're having a bad week."
Social Security's Surplus Disappearing Fast in Downturn
Social Security's Surplus Disappearing Fast in Downturn
"Federal budget worrywarts (myself included) have been fretting for years about the arrival of the Dread Fiscal Year 2017, when Social Security was projected to start becoming a drag on federal finances.
Well, no need to worry about 2017 any more. Thanks to the worst economic downturn since the 1930s, the moment of reckoning is already almost here: According to both the budget proposed by the White House in February and projections issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in March, Social Security benefits ($659 billion, according to the CBO) will exceed payroll taxes ($653 billion) in fiscal 2009 for the first time since 1984."
"Federal budget worrywarts (myself included) have been fretting for years about the arrival of the Dread Fiscal Year 2017, when Social Security was projected to start becoming a drag on federal finances.
Well, no need to worry about 2017 any more. Thanks to the worst economic downturn since the 1930s, the moment of reckoning is already almost here: According to both the budget proposed by the White House in February and projections issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in March, Social Security benefits ($659 billion, according to the CBO) will exceed payroll taxes ($653 billion) in fiscal 2009 for the first time since 1984."
The Futility of Hybrid Cars
The Futility of Hybrid Cars
"The prospects for biofuels are worse. The CRS report cites sources that say a significant increase in biofuel production “would require harvesting various energy crops at a scale that vastly exceeds current practice.” A 2007 study from MIT estimated that as much as 500 million acres of land would be required, which would displace so much cropland that the U.S. would have to become a “substantial agricultural importer.”
Heavy use of biofuels, it seems, would simply move us from depending on foreign oil to depending on foreign food."
Obama's plan will result in national suicide.
"The prospects for biofuels are worse. The CRS report cites sources that say a significant increase in biofuel production “would require harvesting various energy crops at a scale that vastly exceeds current practice.” A 2007 study from MIT estimated that as much as 500 million acres of land would be required, which would displace so much cropland that the U.S. would have to become a “substantial agricultural importer.”
Heavy use of biofuels, it seems, would simply move us from depending on foreign oil to depending on foreign food."
Obama's plan will result in national suicide.
Obama the Pitchfork Operator: A Remake of the Soviet Classic
Obama the Pitchfork Operator: A Remake of the Soviet Classic
"While some of today’s comparisons between Obama and communist dictators may go over the top, the general direction of such thinking is not without merit: since they share a utopian goal of forced equality, it’s logical to expect that their methods may also converge at some point. To wit, recent actions from Obama reminded me of a ploy Stalin used on Western entrepreneurs, which in itself is an illustrative morality play contrasting the differences between socialism and capitalism.
“My administration is the only thing between you and the pitchforks,” Barack Obama told the CEOs of the world’s most powerful financial institutions"
"While some of today’s comparisons between Obama and communist dictators may go over the top, the general direction of such thinking is not without merit: since they share a utopian goal of forced equality, it’s logical to expect that their methods may also converge at some point. To wit, recent actions from Obama reminded me of a ploy Stalin used on Western entrepreneurs, which in itself is an illustrative morality play contrasting the differences between socialism and capitalism.
“My administration is the only thing between you and the pitchforks,” Barack Obama told the CEOs of the world’s most powerful financial institutions"
Benefits widen public, private workers' pay gap
Benefits widen public, private workers' pay gap
"Overall, total compensation for state and local workers was $39.25 an hour — $11.90 more than in private business. In 2007, the gap in wages and benefits was $11.31.
The gap has been expanding because of the increasing value of public employee benefits. Last year, government benefits rose three times more than those in the private sector: up 69 cents an hour for civil servants, 23 cents for private workers."
We work harder, longer at lower pay to support those who work less, retire earlier and make more money in retirement than most of us earn while working.
"Overall, total compensation for state and local workers was $39.25 an hour — $11.90 more than in private business. In 2007, the gap in wages and benefits was $11.31.
The gap has been expanding because of the increasing value of public employee benefits. Last year, government benefits rose three times more than those in the private sector: up 69 cents an hour for civil servants, 23 cents for private workers."
We work harder, longer at lower pay to support those who work less, retire earlier and make more money in retirement than most of us earn while working.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Haire of the Dog | DeMint, Paul rated lower by U.S. Chamber than Obama, Biden, Clinton
DeMint, Paul rated lower by U.S. Chamber than Obama, Biden, Clinton
"And to further prove that the Chamber is a bastion of liberalism and that big business favors the policies of the Democrats over those of the GOP, the Examiner notes that not only did that exemplar of conservatism DeMint fail to receive SoE Award, he fared worse on the Chamber's rankings than did President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. John Kerry, and Sen. Hillary Clinton. And it's all true. Go here to see the rankings."
"And to further prove that the Chamber is a bastion of liberalism and that big business favors the policies of the Democrats over those of the GOP, the Examiner notes that not only did that exemplar of conservatism DeMint fail to receive SoE Award, he fared worse on the Chamber's rankings than did President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. John Kerry, and Sen. Hillary Clinton. And it's all true. Go here to see the rankings."
Supply of cartridges a shell of former self in Lee County, other areas
Supply of cartridges a shell of former self in Lee County, other areas
"Ammunition is very hard to find because everybody is stockpiling. It's like the paranoia before Y2K.'"
"Ammunition is very hard to find because everybody is stockpiling. It's like the paranoia before Y2K.'"
The curious case of 200 nearly identical MSM headlines
The curious case of 200 nearly identical MSM headlines
Read this post!
And remember who supports these lies!
Be afraid because you will be in the tiny minority who reads this.
Read this post!
And remember who supports these lies!
Be afraid because you will be in the tiny minority who reads this.
HILLARY GETS THE GIGGLES
HILLARY GETS THE GIGGLES
"I welcome your input.
Why does the Secretary of State of the United States of America bizarrely break into laughter while discussing the 'scourge of piracy.'
I will admit that I have myself occasionally chuckled over the resurgence of piracy.. but, thank God, I am not the chief foreign policy official of a nation which had just had 21 of its citizens seized...
Some sort of private historic joke with the Moroccan guy?
Had they just had a long lunch?
What?"
Watch this video and be very, very frightened!
"I welcome your input.
Why does the Secretary of State of the United States of America bizarrely break into laughter while discussing the 'scourge of piracy.'
I will admit that I have myself occasionally chuckled over the resurgence of piracy.. but, thank God, I am not the chief foreign policy official of a nation which had just had 21 of its citizens seized...
Some sort of private historic joke with the Moroccan guy?
Had they just had a long lunch?
What?"
Watch this video and be very, very frightened!
CARPE DIEM: And You Thought Gas Prices Were High?
CARPE DIEM: And You Thought Gas Prices Were High?
"Report Card has found no direct correlation between conventional measures ofeducation inputs, such as expenditures per pupil and teacher salaries, and educational outputs, such as average scores on standardized tests. For instance, class sizes today are 15% smaller than they were 20 years ago, yet of the 10 states that experienced the greatest decreases, only one (Vermont) is found among the highest performing states in the rankings."
An oldie but goodie.
Read it!
"Report Card has found no direct correlation between conventional measures ofeducation inputs, such as expenditures per pupil and teacher salaries, and educational outputs, such as average scores on standardized tests. For instance, class sizes today are 15% smaller than they were 20 years ago, yet of the 10 states that experienced the greatest decreases, only one (Vermont) is found among the highest performing states in the rankings."
An oldie but goodie.
Read it!
Report Envisions Teacher Shortage Looming
Report Envisions Teacher Shortage Looming
“The traditional teaching career is collapsing at both ends,” the report says. “Beginners are being driven away” by low pay and frustrating working conditions, and “accomplished veterans who still have much to contribute are being separated from their schools by obsolete retirement systems” that encourage teachers to move from paycheck to pension when they are still in their mid-50s, the report says."
The NYT tortures the English language and insults our intelligence with this "accomplished veterans.... BEING SEPARATED FROM THEIR SCHOOLS" drivel.
They're leaving in their mid-50 because the corrupt, bankrupt pension system pays them more NOT to work than TO work!
And it's broke.... so we workers have to work longer to pay the teachers who don't work cuz they don't need to cuz we're payin' 'em not to work.....
“The traditional teaching career is collapsing at both ends,” the report says. “Beginners are being driven away” by low pay and frustrating working conditions, and “accomplished veterans who still have much to contribute are being separated from their schools by obsolete retirement systems” that encourage teachers to move from paycheck to pension when they are still in their mid-50s, the report says."
The NYT tortures the English language and insults our intelligence with this "accomplished veterans.... BEING SEPARATED FROM THEIR SCHOOLS" drivel.
They're leaving in their mid-50 because the corrupt, bankrupt pension system pays them more NOT to work than TO work!
And it's broke.... so we workers have to work longer to pay the teachers who don't work cuz they don't need to cuz we're payin' 'em not to work.....
Plan would boost income tax to pay Mich. tuition Michigan
Plan would boost income tax to pay Mich. tuition
"Two Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday proposed raising Michigan’s income tax rate to pay university tuition for students and fund preschool programs for 4-year-olds."
"Two Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday proposed raising Michigan’s income tax rate to pay university tuition for students and fund preschool programs for 4-year-olds."
The plan would raise about $2 billion through a higher state income tax, with the rate increasing from the current 4.35 percent to 5.5 percent.
So they want to raise your income tax by 21%. Yes, that's right, A TWENTY-ONE PERCENT INCREASE IN YOUR INCOME TAXES!
State considers ban on big screen TVs
State considers ban on big screen TVs
"In their continuing quest to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, state regulators have uncovered a new villain in the war on global warming : your big screen TV"
"In their continuing quest to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, state regulators have uncovered a new villain in the war on global warming : your big screen TV"
This is simply a first step to control EVERY facet of our lives under the guise of "saving the earth".
Grants for 1,300 jobs coming
Grants for 1,300 jobs coming
"More than $47 million in job-creation grants are to be announced today by Lt. Gov. John Cherry.
Projects are expected to create more than 1,300 jobs, and they represent improvements to road, bridges and trail ways in 67 communities.
The funding comes from the state and the federal stimulus program.
Cherry is to travel to Flint, Detroit, Jackson and Grand Rapids today for announcements."
That's $36,153/job.
Does that mean that 1 year from now we will have 1300 newly unemployed workers collecting unemployment?
Or will Jenny simply "blow them away"?
"More than $47 million in job-creation grants are to be announced today by Lt. Gov. John Cherry.
Projects are expected to create more than 1,300 jobs, and they represent improvements to road, bridges and trail ways in 67 communities.
The funding comes from the state and the federal stimulus program.
Cherry is to travel to Flint, Detroit, Jackson and Grand Rapids today for announcements."
That's $36,153/job.
Does that mean that 1 year from now we will have 1300 newly unemployed workers collecting unemployment?
Or will Jenny simply "blow them away"?
Raise Michigan's beer tax to fight child abuse
Task force: Raise Michigan's beer tax to fight child abuse
"Michigan should increase its beer tax by a nickel a bottle to combat child abuse and neglect and decrease the number of children who end up in foster care, the co-chair of a state-appointed task force said this week.
'It's worth the investment,' said C. Patrick Babcock, whose 85-member Child Welfare Insurance Task Force will present its findings next week."
"Michigan should increase its beer tax by a nickel a bottle to combat child abuse and neglect and decrease the number of children who end up in foster care, the co-chair of a state-appointed task force said this week.
'It's worth the investment,' said C. Patrick Babcock, whose 85-member Child Welfare Insurance Task Force will present its findings next week."
So now I'm drinking beer "for the children"?
Muslim Girl Gets $400G From Nevada School District in Head Scarf Bully Case
Muslim Girl Gets $400G From Nevada School District in Head Scarf Bully Case
"the teen was unable to give any description of her tormenter — including his or her gender, size and tone of voice."
"the teen was unable to give any description of her tormenter — including his or her gender, size and tone of voice."
What a great legal team!
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Tea Party role reversal: how to deal with potential agents provocateurs from the left
Tea Party role reversal: how to deal with potential agents provocateurs from the left: "According to Newsbusters derived from the Cavuto Show and other sources, in a startling role reversal, ACORN and the Huffington Post are planning to infiltrate the Tea Parties.
On Fox News Channel’s April 7 “Your World,” host Neil Cavuto reported that the Tax Day tea party protests on April 15 will be “infiltrated” by their political opponents and led by left-wing activist organizations. He specifically named Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
“Only eight days before a nationwide tea party, some over-caffeinated crashers aiming to lay waste to it,” Cavuto said. “Reports of very well-organized infiltrators trying to mix in and rain on this parade. Talk about taxing.”
Of course, in the parlance of a more centrist liberal, this all depends on what your definition of infiltrate is. The HuffPo is planning, like PJTV and Pajamas Media, to send citizen reporters. If that’s true, more power to them. Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom, I always say. But if they intend to participate and shape events while hiding their identities, well, that’s another matter. The same is true of ACORN. I would say to them welcome. Demonstrate, counter demonstrate, do your thing. This is America. But if someone’s out to play the agents provocateurs game, trying to make the Tea Party movement seem to be what it’s not, painting libertarians as racists or similar nonsense, well, that deserves to be exposed and countered vigorously.
So my recommendation to Tea Party demonstrators as a former leftie is to tear a leaf from my old book. Keep your eye out"
On Fox News Channel’s April 7 “Your World,” host Neil Cavuto reported that the Tax Day tea party protests on April 15 will be “infiltrated” by their political opponents and led by left-wing activist organizations. He specifically named Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
“Only eight days before a nationwide tea party, some over-caffeinated crashers aiming to lay waste to it,” Cavuto said. “Reports of very well-organized infiltrators trying to mix in and rain on this parade. Talk about taxing.”
Of course, in the parlance of a more centrist liberal, this all depends on what your definition of infiltrate is. The HuffPo is planning, like PJTV and Pajamas Media, to send citizen reporters. If that’s true, more power to them. Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom, I always say. But if they intend to participate and shape events while hiding their identities, well, that’s another matter. The same is true of ACORN. I would say to them welcome. Demonstrate, counter demonstrate, do your thing. This is America. But if someone’s out to play the agents provocateurs game, trying to make the Tea Party movement seem to be what it’s not, painting libertarians as racists or similar nonsense, well, that deserves to be exposed and countered vigorously.
So my recommendation to Tea Party demonstrators as a former leftie is to tear a leaf from my old book. Keep your eye out"
Nonprofits feeling effects of today's weak economy
Nonprofits feeling effects of today's weak economy
"It's a routine Arvia has gotten to know well in her 21 years at the YMCA. And unfortunately, with the economy in the tank, Thursday's session was one of her last.
Arvia, along with two other YMCA employees, is out of a job this week. The YMCA, like many West Michigan nonprofits, is suffering from a lack of financing and can no longer afford her.......
As Michigan's economy continues to suffer, many nonprofits are struggling. From cutting staff to scaling back services, area nonprofits are working hard to weather the economic storm.
For nonprofits, the changes can be difficult."
How can this happen when President Barack Hussein Obama is promising $$trillions to his friends?
Meebeee the non-profs might reconsider their anti-company jihad?
yeah right......
"It's a routine Arvia has gotten to know well in her 21 years at the YMCA. And unfortunately, with the economy in the tank, Thursday's session was one of her last.
Arvia, along with two other YMCA employees, is out of a job this week. The YMCA, like many West Michigan nonprofits, is suffering from a lack of financing and can no longer afford her.......
As Michigan's economy continues to suffer, many nonprofits are struggling. From cutting staff to scaling back services, area nonprofits are working hard to weather the economic storm.
For nonprofits, the changes can be difficult."
How can this happen when President Barack Hussein Obama is promising $$trillions to his friends?
Meebeee the non-profs might reconsider their anti-company jihad?
yeah right......
State pumps millions into tourism promotion
State pumps millions into tourism promotion
Let's see... the formula is:
1. Raise taxes
2. High taxes send businesses and citizens out of our state
3. Raise taxes even more for new TV ads to attract those who left us to return for vacations.
4. Admit that we need more TV commercials but don't have enough money so we will re gravel all our roads to save money for more commercials......
Let's see... the formula is:
1. Raise taxes
2. High taxes send businesses and citizens out of our state
3. Raise taxes even more for new TV ads to attract those who left us to return for vacations.
4. Admit that we need more TV commercials but don't have enough money so we will re gravel all our roads to save money for more commercials......
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
GM, Segway to Make Vehicle
GM, Segway to Make Vehicle
"General Motors Corp. is teaming with Segway Inc., maker of the upright, self-balancing scooters, to build a new type of two-wheeled vehicle designed to move easily through congested urban streets.
The machine, which GM says it aims to develop by 2012, would run on batteries and use wireless technology to avoid traffic backups and navigate cities"
Chairman B Hussein has gotta love this!
"General Motors Corp. is teaming with Segway Inc., maker of the upright, self-balancing scooters, to build a new type of two-wheeled vehicle designed to move easily through congested urban streets.
The machine, which GM says it aims to develop by 2012, would run on batteries and use wireless technology to avoid traffic backups and navigate cities"
Chairman B Hussein has gotta love this!
Rural Casnovia Township to get traffic circle
Rural Casnovia Township to get traffic circle
"Federal stimulus money has fast-tracked a project to construct a roundabout at the rural intersection of M-37 and M-46, which now will be completed this year.
The $4 million project had been on the Michigan Department of Transportation's list for next year, but the federal money has allowed the work to begin in July"
Wow!
The township, county, state and national governments are bankrupt but there is still enough for a "roundabout"!
Those liberal, roundabout lovers must be SO proud!
What a country!
"Federal stimulus money has fast-tracked a project to construct a roundabout at the rural intersection of M-37 and M-46, which now will be completed this year.
The $4 million project had been on the Michigan Department of Transportation's list for next year, but the federal money has allowed the work to begin in July"
Wow!
The township, county, state and national governments are bankrupt but there is still enough for a "roundabout"!
Those liberal, roundabout lovers must be SO proud!
What a country!
Almost half of French approve of locking up bosses
Almost half of French approve of locking up bosses
"Almost half of French people believe it is acceptable for workers facing layoffs to lock up their bosses, according to an opinion poll published on Tuesday."
And the "opinion poll" asking if government bosses ought to be tarred and feathered........?
"Almost half of French people believe it is acceptable for workers facing layoffs to lock up their bosses, according to an opinion poll published on Tuesday."
And the "opinion poll" asking if government bosses ought to be tarred and feathered........?
Public-employee pension are unsustainable
Public-employee pension are unsustainable
"IF YOU WANT an example of public employee pensions mushrooming out of control, consider the case of Berkeley City Manager Phil Kamlarz.
His story shows how a state plan a decade ago to boost retirement packages for firefighters and police officers actually affected most government jobs across California, not just public safety workers. In Kamlarz' case, he is now set up to earn more each year in retirement than the governor of California is entitled to annually while on the job."
"IF YOU WANT an example of public employee pensions mushrooming out of control, consider the case of Berkeley City Manager Phil Kamlarz.
His story shows how a state plan a decade ago to boost retirement packages for firefighters and police officers actually affected most government jobs across California, not just public safety workers. In Kamlarz' case, he is now set up to earn more each year in retirement than the governor of California is entitled to annually while on the job."
US official says wind could replace coal for power
US official says wind could replace coal for power
"Jason Hayes, a spokesman for the American Coal Council, said he was puzzled by Salazar's projections. He said wind power plants face roadblocks including local opposition, concerns about their impact on wildlife, and problems in efficiently transmitting power from far offshore.
'It really is a stretch,' he said of Salazar's estimate. 'How you put that many new (wind) plants up, especially in deep water, is confusing. Even if you could do what he said, you still need to deal with the fact that the best wind plants generate power about 30 percent of the time. There's got to be something to back that up.'"
These "wind-is-the-answer" people are delusional!
And imagine how our enemies would love to have all of our power generation sitting just off shore....... yes, they can.
Scary.
"Jason Hayes, a spokesman for the American Coal Council, said he was puzzled by Salazar's projections. He said wind power plants face roadblocks including local opposition, concerns about their impact on wildlife, and problems in efficiently transmitting power from far offshore.
'It really is a stretch,' he said of Salazar's estimate. 'How you put that many new (wind) plants up, especially in deep water, is confusing. Even if you could do what he said, you still need to deal with the fact that the best wind plants generate power about 30 percent of the time. There's got to be something to back that up.'"
These "wind-is-the-answer" people are delusional!
And imagine how our enemies would love to have all of our power generation sitting just off shore....... yes, they can.
Scary.
Program helps kids find their carbon impact
Program helps kids find their carbon impact
"But a new pilot project in San Francisco is incorporating GPS-equipped cell phones and Facebook to help students learn about their impact on the environment.
The Go Green Foundation of San Francisco, with support from Nokia, UCLA and AT&T,"
The new color of "brown shirts" is green.
"But a new pilot project in San Francisco is incorporating GPS-equipped cell phones and Facebook to help students learn about their impact on the environment.
The Go Green Foundation of San Francisco, with support from Nokia, UCLA and AT&T,"
The new color of "brown shirts" is green.
Arctic sea ice thinnest ever going into spring
Arctic sea ice thinnest ever going into spring
"'more than 90 percent of the sea ice in the Arctic is only one or two years old.'
That means that ice coverage has improved the last 2 years. This means 2 years ago there was 90% less ice, so this means things are improving.
Some nice backwards thinking here."
Exactly!
The last two years has shown an enormous increase in Arctic ice.
No mention of that inconvenient fact.
The "global warming" fraud depends on a compliant media to spread lies, hide the truth.
Disgusting!
"'more than 90 percent of the sea ice in the Arctic is only one or two years old.'
That means that ice coverage has improved the last 2 years. This means 2 years ago there was 90% less ice, so this means things are improving.
Some nice backwards thinking here."
Exactly!
The last two years has shown an enormous increase in Arctic ice.
No mention of that inconvenient fact.
The "global warming" fraud depends on a compliant media to spread lies, hide the truth.
Disgusting!
Government May Stop Cost Of Living Adjustments For Social Security For Three Years
Government May Stop Cost Of Living Adjustments For Social Security For Three Years
"This is all very preliminary -- and nothing is final until next October -- but a report just out from the Congressional Budget Office is predicting that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security checks may disappear next year"
"This is all very preliminary -- and nothing is final until next October -- but a report just out from the Congressional Budget Office is predicting that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security checks may disappear next year"
Government fixes leave us broke
Government fixes leave us broke
"The Congressional Budget Office, the economic forecasting arm of the Congress, now reports that the Social Security trust fund is almost in the red. They project that the fund's surplus next year will be a scant $3 billion.
For perspective, CBO just 12 months ago projected that this same surplus would be $86 billion – almost 30 times larger. Plus, the CBO estimated then that the fund would not be in the red for another 10 years. Now it looks like it may be next year."
"The Congressional Budget Office, the economic forecasting arm of the Congress, now reports that the Social Security trust fund is almost in the red. They project that the fund's surplus next year will be a scant $3 billion.
For perspective, CBO just 12 months ago projected that this same surplus would be $86 billion – almost 30 times larger. Plus, the CBO estimated then that the fund would not be in the red for another 10 years. Now it looks like it may be next year."
Monday, April 06, 2009
A corrupt Washington is paying us hush money
A corrupt Washington is paying us hush money
Meanwhile, with the power to give out our money as they wish, congressmen take campaign money from lobbyists and industries they regulate.
Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., is only the latest poster boy for that, but boy is he a good one.
There may be no one who better represents all that is wrong with Washington.
The powerful Senate Banking Committee chairman got a sweetheart mortgage from Countrywide; he has received $280,000 in campaign contributions from troubled insurer AIG; and he made sure that AIG executive bonuses were untouched by Congress -- then claimed for 24 hours that he knew nothing about it, before reporters forced him to admit the truth.
Polls show Dodd is in re-election trouble. But don't hold your breath: Despite record-low approval ratings for Congress last year, we continued sending our congressmen back at about a 90 percent retention rate
Meanwhile, with the power to give out our money as they wish, congressmen take campaign money from lobbyists and industries they regulate.
Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., is only the latest poster boy for that, but boy is he a good one.
There may be no one who better represents all that is wrong with Washington.
The powerful Senate Banking Committee chairman got a sweetheart mortgage from Countrywide; he has received $280,000 in campaign contributions from troubled insurer AIG; and he made sure that AIG executive bonuses were untouched by Congress -- then claimed for 24 hours that he knew nothing about it, before reporters forced him to admit the truth.
Polls show Dodd is in re-election trouble. But don't hold your breath: Despite record-low approval ratings for Congress last year, we continued sending our congressmen back at about a 90 percent retention rate
Sunday, April 05, 2009
R&B singers thrive even without mainstream media support
R&B singers thrive even without mainstream media support
"Despite their enormous influence on most 'American' music genres, African American performers continue to be largely ignored by mainstream media."
huh?
"Despite their enormous influence on most 'American' music genres, African American performers continue to be largely ignored by mainstream media."
huh?
The Five Dumbest Tariffs: As the global recession deepens, countries go to extreme lengths to prop up their ailing industries.
The Five Dumbest Tariffs: As the global recession deepens, countries go to extreme lengths to prop up their ailing industries.
"Mexico: The Sunflower Seeds Must Pay
On March 11, when Obama signed the 2009 appropriations bill, he also ended a pilot program that had let a number of Mexican trucking companies carry their cargo into the United States. One week later, Mexico retaliated, leveling tariffs on 89 different American imports, including a tariff on Christmas trees (20 percent), dog food (10 percent), dental floss (15 percent), deodorant (15 percent), and toilet paper (10 percent).
"Mexico: The Sunflower Seeds Must Pay
(The blog Mexico Trucker Online posted this translated list of the Mexican tariffs.)
The Wall Street Journal reported that Mexican officials chose the specific tariffs by targeting businesses in the districts of influential U.S. legislators. For example, one of the items targeted is sunflower seeds-which grow in North Dakota. North Dakota happens to be the home state of Byron Dorgan, the Democratic senator who spearheaded the move to exclude Mexican truckers.
The Journal reported that Sen. Dorgan was "outraged" at the move. His office did not return a call from The Big Money.
"Mexico: The Sunflower Seeds Must Pay
On March 11, when Obama signed the 2009 appropriations bill, he also ended a pilot program that had let a number of Mexican trucking companies carry their cargo into the United States. One week later, Mexico retaliated, leveling tariffs on 89 different American imports, including a tariff on Christmas trees (20 percent), dog food (10 percent), dental floss (15 percent), deodorant (15 percent), and toilet paper (10 percent).
"Mexico: The Sunflower Seeds Must Pay
(The blog Mexico Trucker Online posted this translated list of the Mexican tariffs.)
The Wall Street Journal reported that Mexican officials chose the specific tariffs by targeting businesses in the districts of influential U.S. legislators. For example, one of the items targeted is sunflower seeds-which grow in North Dakota. North Dakota happens to be the home state of Byron Dorgan, the Democratic senator who spearheaded the move to exclude Mexican truckers.
The Journal reported that Sen. Dorgan was "outraged" at the move. His office did not return a call from The Big Money.
On the edge of the pension pit
On the edge of the pension pit
"Years of putting off budgetary responsibilities have left state and local governments staring into an abyss of pension liabilities. The facts reported in Barry Horstman's story, 'Generous pensions in deep hole,' make it clear the system is no longer sustainable. To continue funding these current plans at their current levels, taxpayers would have to give up many of the public services the public workers were hired to provide."
"Years of putting off budgetary responsibilities have left state and local governments staring into an abyss of pension liabilities. The facts reported in Barry Horstman's story, 'Generous pensions in deep hole,' make it clear the system is no longer sustainable. To continue funding these current plans at their current levels, taxpayers would have to give up many of the public services the public workers were hired to provide."
Cuba boosts retirement age as many go gray
Cuba boosts retirement age as many go gray
"HAVANA - Like much of Cuba's work force, Alfredo Congas is going gray. The chain-smoking 61-year-old retired last March after 42 years as a hotel doorman and rum company driver. Now he's working 12-hour shifts as a security guard to supplement his pension.
Congas' new job brings his total income - pension plus paycheck - to the equivalent of $23.45 a month, about $4 more than the average state wage.
Poverty forces most of Cuba's 2.2 million retirees to get jobs to supplement their pensions. Many scrape by, selling peanuts and newspapers or guarding cars for tourist change.
Now, even that is harder to do. Faced with an aging population and a life expectancy of 77.3 years, nearly the same as in the United States, Cuba has raised the retirement threshold by five years, to 60 for women and 65 for men, delaying the second jobs many have counted on to make ends meet.
About 90 percent of Cubans have government jobs, and both sexes must now work at least 30 years, not 25, to get a full pension."
"HAVANA - Like much of Cuba's work force, Alfredo Congas is going gray. The chain-smoking 61-year-old retired last March after 42 years as a hotel doorman and rum company driver. Now he's working 12-hour shifts as a security guard to supplement his pension.
Congas' new job brings his total income - pension plus paycheck - to the equivalent of $23.45 a month, about $4 more than the average state wage.
Poverty forces most of Cuba's 2.2 million retirees to get jobs to supplement their pensions. Many scrape by, selling peanuts and newspapers or guarding cars for tourist change.
Now, even that is harder to do. Faced with an aging population and a life expectancy of 77.3 years, nearly the same as in the United States, Cuba has raised the retirement threshold by five years, to 60 for women and 65 for men, delaying the second jobs many have counted on to make ends meet.
About 90 percent of Cubans have government jobs, and both sexes must now work at least 30 years, not 25, to get a full pension."
Which party will attract the Busted Boomers?
Which party will attract the Busted Boomers?: "Whichever political party can develop a message to address the anxieties of the Busted Boomers will have a distinct advantage in next year's midterm congressional contests and the 2012 presidential race."
Michigan State University "White Out"?
Michigan State University Official Athletic Site
This is weird.
MSU is GREEN and the MSU administration wants us to wear white?
This is weird.
MSU is GREEN and the MSU administration wants us to wear white?
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Bring it home Sparty!
Nice video about how our Sparties are Michigan's Team and how the folks in Detroit support MSU
Friday, April 03, 2009
The question that flummoxed the great orator
The question that flummoxed the great orator
"Barack Obama, the World's Greatest Orator (™all news organisations), didn't exactly cover himself in glory when the BBC's political editor Nick Robinson asked him a question about who was to blame for the financial crisis. Normally word perfect, Obama ummed, ahed and waffled for the best part of two and a half minutes."
"Barack Obama, the World's Greatest Orator (™all news organisations), didn't exactly cover himself in glory when the BBC's political editor Nick Robinson asked him a question about who was to blame for the financial crisis. Normally word perfect, Obama ummed, ahed and waffled for the best part of two and a half minutes."
Jobless rate bolts to 8.5 percent, 663K jobs lost
Jobless rate bolts to 8.5 percent, 663K jobs lost
"The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 8.5 percent in March, the highest since late 1983,"
Let me get this straight.
Bush has been a powerless, lame duck since 2005.
The democrats have had total control of the US House and Senate since Nov. 2006.
That's 2 1/2 years of democrat party (Pelosi/Reid) control of our government.
Obama has been the presumptive President and President for 8 months (jeepers, sorta like Bush's 8 months till 9-11).
And our national malaise is Bush's fault?
When does Prez Barry take responsibility?
"The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 8.5 percent in March, the highest since late 1983,"
Let me get this straight.
Bush has been a powerless, lame duck since 2005.
The democrats have had total control of the US House and Senate since Nov. 2006.
That's 2 1/2 years of democrat party (Pelosi/Reid) control of our government.
Obama has been the presumptive President and President for 8 months (jeepers, sorta like Bush's 8 months till 9-11).
And our national malaise is Bush's fault?
When does Prez Barry take responsibility?
Energy costs being bumped $2,000 per household
Energy costs being bumped $2,000 per household
"The vice president for an energy research center says the administration of President Barack Obama is working now on what could end up being the biggest levy ever in the history of the United States, a tax that is expected to cost $2,000 per household.
'The cost of all energy will go up, consumers and businesses and everyone who drives a car, heats their home, goes to a job that uses energy, will pay more, either through the loss of their job or the actual cost of electricity by almost $2,000 a year,' said Dan Kish, the senior vice president for policy at the Institute for Energy Research."
This is all driven by the fraud of GlobalWarming.
"The vice president for an energy research center says the administration of President Barack Obama is working now on what could end up being the biggest levy ever in the history of the United States, a tax that is expected to cost $2,000 per household.
'The cost of all energy will go up, consumers and businesses and everyone who drives a car, heats their home, goes to a job that uses energy, will pay more, either through the loss of their job or the actual cost of electricity by almost $2,000 a year,' said Dan Kish, the senior vice president for policy at the Institute for Energy Research."
This is all driven by the fraud of GlobalWarming.
Facebook, YouTube at work make better employees: study
Facebook, YouTube at work make better employees: study
"The University of Melbourne study showed that people who use the Internet for personal reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive that those who do not."
Aren't "studies" great!
I'm sure glad Prez Barry is gonna shower these fine folks with more of our tax dollars.
It's for the children ya know!
"The University of Melbourne study showed that people who use the Internet for personal reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive that those who do not."
Aren't "studies" great!
I'm sure glad Prez Barry is gonna shower these fine folks with more of our tax dollars.
It's for the children ya know!
Bill would give Obama power to shut down Internet, networks during cyber attacks
Bill would give Obama power to shut down Internet, networks during cyber attacks
"Federal legislation introduced in the Senate this week would give President Obama the power to declare a cybersecurity emergency and then shut down both public and private networks including Internet traffic coming to and from compromised systems."
BigBrother is working overtime!
"Federal legislation introduced in the Senate this week would give President Obama the power to declare a cybersecurity emergency and then shut down both public and private networks including Internet traffic coming to and from compromised systems."
BigBrother is working overtime!
Barack Obama's Trillion-Dollar Deficit Budget Will Impede Economic Growth
Barack Obama's Trillion-Dollar Deficit
"What does $6.5 trillion of additional debt imply for the typical family? If spread evenly over all those paying income taxes (which under Mr. Obama's plan would shrink to a little over 50% of the population), every income-tax paying family would get a tax bill for $163,000. (In 10 years, interest would bring the total to well over a quarter million dollars, if paid all at once. If paid annually over the succeeding 10 years, the tax hike every year would average almost $34,000.)"
"What does $6.5 trillion of additional debt imply for the typical family? If spread evenly over all those paying income taxes (which under Mr. Obama's plan would shrink to a little over 50% of the population), every income-tax paying family would get a tax bill for $163,000. (In 10 years, interest would bring the total to well over a quarter million dollars, if paid all at once. If paid annually over the succeeding 10 years, the tax hike every year would average almost $34,000.)"
More might go -- if they could
More might go -- if they could
"As bad as Michigan's exodus has become, it could be even worse if thousands of frustrated homeowners like Owens could leave. Residents trying to escape Michigan's hard times today are finding their path to the border more difficult than those who left in recent years. Jobs in other states, plentiful through much of Michigan's recession, are drying up. And those who find jobs elsewhere often struggle to sell their Michigan homes.
About 109,000 more people left Michigan in 2008 than moved in, quadruple the number from the beginning of the decade. Dana Johnson, senior vice president and chief economist for Comerica Bank, says that number represents only a portion of the people who want to leave."
"As bad as Michigan's exodus has become, it could be even worse if thousands of frustrated homeowners like Owens could leave. Residents trying to escape Michigan's hard times today are finding their path to the border more difficult than those who left in recent years. Jobs in other states, plentiful through much of Michigan's recession, are drying up. And those who find jobs elsewhere often struggle to sell their Michigan homes.
About 109,000 more people left Michigan in 2008 than moved in, quadruple the number from the beginning of the decade. Dana Johnson, senior vice president and chief economist for Comerica Bank, says that number represents only a portion of the people who want to leave."
Granholm to host town hall meeting in Muskegon Heights
Granholm to host town hall meeting in Muskegon Heights
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm will visit Muskegon Heights Friday to discuss funding options with area government leaders, then hold a town hall meeting on the same topic with the public.
A spokeswoman for the governor confirmed the closed-door meeting with area government officials will start at 2 p.m. at Muskegon Heights City Hall, 2724 Peck.
The town hall meeting, which is open to the public, begins at 2:30 p.m. in the city council chambers, also at city hall. The governor will give a presentation on federal stimulus funding opportunities and answer questions, said Granholm spokeswoman Tiffany Brown."
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm will visit Muskegon Heights Friday to discuss funding options with area government leaders, then hold a town hall meeting on the same topic with the public.
A spokeswoman for the governor confirmed the closed-door meeting with area government officials will start at 2 p.m. at Muskegon Heights City Hall, 2724 Peck.
The town hall meeting, which is open to the public, begins at 2:30 p.m. in the city council chambers, also at city hall. The governor will give a presentation on federal stimulus funding opportunities and answer questions, said Granholm spokeswoman Tiffany Brown."
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Daniel Hannan MEP: The devalued Prime Minister of a devalued Government
Why do we never hear this eloquence from our GOPer leaders?
Taxpayers make up the losses in public pension funds' portfolios
Taxpayers make up the losses in public pension funds' portfolios: "There is one guarantee, though: the market swoon has decimated public pension funds, and those losses will be covered by taxpayers."
We tighten our belts so we can pay for their pay increases and pension guarantees.
Isn't ANYONE thinking this ain't right?
We tighten our belts so we can pay for their pay increases and pension guarantees.
Isn't ANYONE thinking this ain't right?
PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama tax pledge up in smoke
PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama tax pledge up in smoke
"One of President Barack Obama's campaign pledges on taxes went up in puffs of smoke Wednesday.
The largest increase in tobacco taxes took effect despite Obama's promise not to raise taxes of any kind on families earning under $250,000 or individuals under $200,000.
This is one tax that disproportionately affects the poor, who are more likely to smoke than the rich.
To be sure, Obama's tax promises in last year's campaign were most often made in the context of income taxes. Not always.
'I can make a firm pledge,' he said in Dover, N.H., on Sept. 12. 'Under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any form of tax increase. Not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital gains taxes, not any of your taxes.'"
"One of President Barack Obama's campaign pledges on taxes went up in puffs of smoke Wednesday.
The largest increase in tobacco taxes took effect despite Obama's promise not to raise taxes of any kind on families earning under $250,000 or individuals under $200,000.
This is one tax that disproportionately affects the poor, who are more likely to smoke than the rich.
To be sure, Obama's tax promises in last year's campaign were most often made in the context of income taxes. Not always.
'I can make a firm pledge,' he said in Dover, N.H., on Sept. 12. 'Under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any form of tax increase. Not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital gains taxes, not any of your taxes.'"
Basketball fans beware: Sheriff's Department gets report of scam from Craigslist ticket sale
Basketball fans beware: Sheriff's Department gets report of scam from Craigslist ticket sale "A local fan complained to the sheriff's department Wednesday after he realized he was suckered out of $800 for four seats to Saturday night's NCAA Final Four game between Michigan State University and the University of Connecticut.
The man shared the news of his Craigslist purchase on a Spartan basketball fan Web site, only to find that another fan reported he bought the same seats for the same price......The address where the men sent their money is in a California town near the Mexican border and is likely a phony drop spot where scammers pick up the cash"
What's "Doh!" in Spanish?
The man shared the news of his Craigslist purchase on a Spartan basketball fan Web site, only to find that another fan reported he bought the same seats for the same price......The address where the men sent their money is in a California town near the Mexican border and is likely a phony drop spot where scammers pick up the cash"
What's "Doh!" in Spanish?
Finding a Doctor Who Accepts Medicare Isn’t Easy
Finding a Doctor Who Accepts Medicare Isn’t Easy
"EARLY this year, Barbara Plumb, a freelance editor and writer in New York who is on Medicare, received a disturbing letter. Her gynecologist informed her that she was opting out of Medicare. When Ms. Plumb asked her primary-care doctor to recommend another gynecologist who took Medicare, the doctor responded that she didn’t know any — and that if Ms. Plumb found one she liked, could she call and tell her the name?
Many people, just as they become eligible for Medicare, discover that the insurance rug has been pulled out from under them. Some doctors — often internists but also gastroenterologists, gynecologists, psychiatrists and other specialists — are no longer accepting Medicare, either because they have opted out of the insurance system or they are not accepting new patients with Medicare coverage. The doctors’ reasons: reimbursement rates are too low and paperwork too much of a hassle."
This is reality in EVERY country that has adopted socialized medicine.
Why would ANYONE be surprised it's happening to us now?
President Barry has promised more to come!
"EARLY this year, Barbara Plumb, a freelance editor and writer in New York who is on Medicare, received a disturbing letter. Her gynecologist informed her that she was opting out of Medicare. When Ms. Plumb asked her primary-care doctor to recommend another gynecologist who took Medicare, the doctor responded that she didn’t know any — and that if Ms. Plumb found one she liked, could she call and tell her the name?
Many people, just as they become eligible for Medicare, discover that the insurance rug has been pulled out from under them. Some doctors — often internists but also gastroenterologists, gynecologists, psychiatrists and other specialists — are no longer accepting Medicare, either because they have opted out of the insurance system or they are not accepting new patients with Medicare coverage. The doctors’ reasons: reimbursement rates are too low and paperwork too much of a hassle."
This is reality in EVERY country that has adopted socialized medicine.
Why would ANYONE be surprised it's happening to us now?
President Barry has promised more to come!
Kent County commissioners say 2009, 2010 budget deficits will be larger than expected
Kent County commissioners say 2009, 2010 budget deficits will be larger than expected
"Kent County leaders say the economic storm has left them a larger-than-expected budget deficit for this year and next.
A projected $2 million gap for 2009 has been revised to more than $5 million, forcing officials to dig deeper into the county savings or make budget cuts. The fundamental problem is that county expenses are expected to dramatically outpace revenues beginning this year.
Forecasts now call for about $1 million less in property tax revenues because of the housing slump and less interest income on county investments...
So, a $1 million shortfall in property tax revenue results in a $5 million budget deficit and it's the fault of "the economic storm"?
No mention of out of control spending, waaay over market pay and compensation to county employees.
Simply "not our fault!"
gimme a break....
"Kent County leaders say the economic storm has left them a larger-than-expected budget deficit for this year and next.
A projected $2 million gap for 2009 has been revised to more than $5 million, forcing officials to dig deeper into the county savings or make budget cuts. The fundamental problem is that county expenses are expected to dramatically outpace revenues beginning this year.
Forecasts now call for about $1 million less in property tax revenues because of the housing slump and less interest income on county investments...
So, a $1 million shortfall in property tax revenue results in a $5 million budget deficit and it's the fault of "the economic storm"?
No mention of out of control spending, waaay over market pay and compensation to county employees.
Simply "not our fault!"
gimme a break....
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Michigan smoking ban backed by public - Michigan Political Report
Michigan smoking ban backed by public - Michigan Political Report: "An indoor workplace smoking ban in Michigan was supported by two-thirds of those questioned in a fresh survey of the issue sponsored by smoking opponents.http://www.epicmra.com/
Sixty six percent of those polled by the Lansing firm EPIC-MRA supported a blanket smoking ban that would include bars and restaurants with 52 percent 'strongly' in favor. Sixty four percent supporting banning smoking in the three commercial casinos in Detroit as well."
Sixty six percent of those polled by the Lansing firm EPIC-MRA supported a blanket smoking ban that would include bars and restaurants with 52 percent 'strongly' in favor. Sixty four percent supporting banning smoking in the three commercial casinos in Detroit as well."
Cops Bust Stool Fool
Cops Bust Stool Fool
"In a law enforcement first, Ohio cops this month arrested a man for drunk driving on a motorized bar stool."
THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!
"In a law enforcement first, Ohio cops this month arrested a man for drunk driving on a motorized bar stool."
THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!
The Carmen's invite
And, no!
You are not invited.
Bummer...
President Obama now has promised an extended warrantee for our Cadillacs so why not for our omelets?
If we don't like our Carmen-cuisine we gotta a brotha in the White House who feels our indigestion and demands retribution!
Heck, we might even get Carmen's owner fired!
How cool would that be!
And why don't we, "the people" have any say in the Carmen's menu!
Coffee is nice but why do we have to wait for our coffee when we WANT OUR COFFEE NOW?
Isn't it time for our President Obama to bring the efficiency of our USPS to small towns in America!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2009/03/us-postal-service-seeks-25-billion.html
Isn't it time to harness the efficiency those who administer our border fence to make our local dining emporiums.... more efficient!
Isn't it time that the promise of congressional oversight and expertise that so well served us mope American taxpayers during the S&L scandal and the recent world wide financial decomposition be expanded to Indian Toast and poached eggs!
How lucky we are to have our betters making those tough decision for us mere taxpayers!
See ya Thursday!
You are not invited.
Bummer...
President Obama now has promised an extended warrantee for our Cadillacs so why not for our omelets?
If we don't like our Carmen-cuisine we gotta a brotha in the White House who feels our indigestion and demands retribution!
Heck, we might even get Carmen's owner fired!
How cool would that be!
And why don't we, "the people" have any say in the Carmen's menu!
Coffee is nice but why do we have to wait for our coffee when we WANT OUR COFFEE NOW?
Isn't it time for our President Obama to bring the efficiency of our USPS to small towns in America!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2009/03/us-postal-service-seeks-25-billion.html
Isn't it time to harness the efficiency those who administer our border fence to make our local dining emporiums.... more efficient!
Isn't it time that the promise of congressional oversight and expertise that so well served us mope American taxpayers during the S&L scandal and the recent world wide financial decomposition be expanded to Indian Toast and poached eggs!
How lucky we are to have our betters making those tough decision for us mere taxpayers!
See ya Thursday!
Lansing to reimburse $550K in parking overcharges
Lansing to reimburse $550K in parking overcharges
"Lansing plans to reimburse drivers up to $550,000 for overcharged parking fines and monthly parking permits, dating back to 2006 in some cases.
The city said it has identified more than 112,000 cases where parking fines were overcharged since July 1, 2006. Three quarters of the fines were issued for a single parking violation. Drivers were overcharged by $2 or $5. It was not immediately clear how or why drivers were overcharged.
Great news reporting!
No one knows what happened!
No one asked!
No worries cuz Jenny is gonna send us $550,000!
It don't get better than this!
I can't wait til they take over Toyota of America......
"Lansing plans to reimburse drivers up to $550,000 for overcharged parking fines and monthly parking permits, dating back to 2006 in some cases.
The city said it has identified more than 112,000 cases where parking fines were overcharged since July 1, 2006. Three quarters of the fines were issued for a single parking violation. Drivers were overcharged by $2 or $5. It was not immediately clear how or why drivers were overcharged.
Great news reporting!
No one knows what happened!
No one asked!
No worries cuz Jenny is gonna send us $550,000!
It don't get better than this!
I can't wait til they take over Toyota of America......
Longtime county official retires
Longtime county official retires
"But he doesn't plan on staying that way long. He's searching for his next opportunity to serve the community.
Elwell, 60, has completed a stint as Muskegon County's interim administrator. He will remain at the county building this week to help his replacement get acquainted with employees and the issues.
Wisconsin's Bonnie Hammersley becomes the county's first female top administrator on Monday.
Elwell, the county's former director of mental health, retired in 2007. A year later, county commissioners tapped him to serve as interim administrator.
Is there a possible triple-dip on our state pension system about to happen?
"But he doesn't plan on staying that way long. He's searching for his next opportunity to serve the community.
Elwell, 60, has completed a stint as Muskegon County's interim administrator. He will remain at the county building this week to help his replacement get acquainted with employees and the issues.
Wisconsin's Bonnie Hammersley becomes the county's first female top administrator on Monday.
Elwell, the county's former director of mental health, retired in 2007. A year later, county commissioners tapped him to serve as interim administrator.
Is there a possible triple-dip on our state pension system about to happen?
Longtime Montague Principal Gary Beaudoin retiring
Longtime Montague Principal Gary Beaudoin retiring
"After retiring last summer but continuing to serve as Montague's middle school principal this year, Gary Beaudoin will end his 22-year tenure with the district in late June.
The Montague school board approved his retirement last July and reaccepted it at a meeting this week. Beaudoin, an educator for 37 years, started in June 1987 as principal of Nellie B. Chisholm Middle School.
Beaudoin worked this year on a one-year contract through a private educational consulting business owned by Beaudoin and his wife, Jane. The couple is now ready to 'change the pace of life a little' and are moving to East Lansing to be closer to family, he said.
'It's been a wonderful ride,' he said. 'It's been a wonderful place to work, and I will miss the kids, but I'm looking forward to the change.'
The contract with Key Points Consulting paid Beaudoin $79,050, similar to his annual salary, this year. The arrangement was designed to provide a financial savings to the district and allow Beaudoin to reduce his workload and draw from his retirement while continuing to work.
Superintendent Dave Sipka has said the change would save the district about $36,000 in money it would have spent on health insurance benefits, FICA and annual retirement contributions."
This is disgusting!
The Montague fools paid him full time wages for part-time work!
So, if they need a part timer, why EVER pay $115,050 for a middle school principal, plus our state funded mega retirement?
"After retiring last summer but continuing to serve as Montague's middle school principal this year, Gary Beaudoin will end his 22-year tenure with the district in late June.
The Montague school board approved his retirement last July and reaccepted it at a meeting this week. Beaudoin, an educator for 37 years, started in June 1987 as principal of Nellie B. Chisholm Middle School.
Beaudoin worked this year on a one-year contract through a private educational consulting business owned by Beaudoin and his wife, Jane. The couple is now ready to 'change the pace of life a little' and are moving to East Lansing to be closer to family, he said.
'It's been a wonderful ride,' he said. 'It's been a wonderful place to work, and I will miss the kids, but I'm looking forward to the change.'
The contract with Key Points Consulting paid Beaudoin $79,050, similar to his annual salary, this year. The arrangement was designed to provide a financial savings to the district and allow Beaudoin to reduce his workload and draw from his retirement while continuing to work.
Superintendent Dave Sipka has said the change would save the district about $36,000 in money it would have spent on health insurance benefits, FICA and annual retirement contributions."
This is disgusting!
The Montague fools paid him full time wages for part-time work!
So, if they need a part timer, why EVER pay $115,050 for a middle school principal, plus our state funded mega retirement?
Michigan auto insurance rates going up
Michigan auto insurance rates going up
"Michigan motorists will pay $20 more per vehicle for unlimited medical coverage in their auto policies, $104.58 to $124.89 effective July 1, the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association decided Monday."
I thought Obambi promised tax cuts for ALL Americans!
"Michigan motorists will pay $20 more per vehicle for unlimited medical coverage in their auto policies, $104.58 to $124.89 effective July 1, the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association decided Monday."
I thought Obambi promised tax cuts for ALL Americans!
Michigan smoking ban backed by public
Michigan smoking ban backed by public
"Posted by generalsn on 03/30/09 at 7:10PM
After over a year of experience here in Chicago, now that the fanfare has worn off and the lobbyists have moved on to other states, it's clearly obvious that trying to ban smoking in small neighborhood 'shot and beer' bars is pretty useless. Many small bars in my area ignore the ban to keep their customers, neighbors, and local police (many are patrons when off duty) satisfied. In areas where real crime is an issue, the problem of undesirables being attracted by groups of people outside the bars and causing disturbances on the PUBLIC street, property that the owner has no control over, far outweighs the issue of people peacefully smoking inside a bar, bothering absolutly no one, All of the complaints are from neighbors of bars that comply. It's fading into history in many small neighborhood bars. The only places it becomes an issue seems to be in rural areas where local police have little to do except visit local bars and monitor their parking lots."
Interesting!
Another law that will be used to selectively exert power over the opposition.
"Posted by generalsn on 03/30/09 at 7:10PM
After over a year of experience here in Chicago, now that the fanfare has worn off and the lobbyists have moved on to other states, it's clearly obvious that trying to ban smoking in small neighborhood 'shot and beer' bars is pretty useless. Many small bars in my area ignore the ban to keep their customers, neighbors, and local police (many are patrons when off duty) satisfied. In areas where real crime is an issue, the problem of undesirables being attracted by groups of people outside the bars and causing disturbances on the PUBLIC street, property that the owner has no control over, far outweighs the issue of people peacefully smoking inside a bar, bothering absolutly no one, All of the complaints are from neighbors of bars that comply. It's fading into history in many small neighborhood bars. The only places it becomes an issue seems to be in rural areas where local police have little to do except visit local bars and monitor their parking lots."
Interesting!
Another law that will be used to selectively exert power over the opposition.
Tonight 7:00 PM!
View a Live Simulcast at 7 p.m. of Economist David Littmann at MSU
“Littmannomics: Crisis and the Road to Recovery”
To view and listen, click:http://www.michiganliveevents.com/MPPI-3.html
DATE: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Wonders Hall, Room C100Michigan State University
Live Webcast Q&A Session to Follow
Mackinac Center Senior Economist David Littmann will explain how the economy reached such a low point and will highlight what Michigan and the nation must do to regain a stable footing. He will also discuss how the natural forces of recovery are working overtime and will right the economy if permitted. The interference of policymakers in the market is delaying the recovery, which Littmann fears may lead to a depression. He points to Michigan’s economy as proof of what happens when government intervention is unchecked.
The event is sponsored by the Mackinac Center’s Students for a Free Economy and the MSU chapter of Young Americans for Liberty. It is open to the public and free of charge.
“Littmannomics: Crisis and the Road to Recovery”
To view and listen, click:http://www.michiganliveevents.com/MPPI-3.html
DATE: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Wonders Hall, Room C100Michigan State University
Live Webcast Q&A Session to Follow
Mackinac Center Senior Economist David Littmann will explain how the economy reached such a low point and will highlight what Michigan and the nation must do to regain a stable footing. He will also discuss how the natural forces of recovery are working overtime and will right the economy if permitted. The interference of policymakers in the market is delaying the recovery, which Littmann fears may lead to a depression. He points to Michigan’s economy as proof of what happens when government intervention is unchecked.
The event is sponsored by the Mackinac Center’s Students for a Free Economy and the MSU chapter of Young Americans for Liberty. It is open to the public and free of charge.
Two Wheels on my Wagoner - Mark Steyn - The Corner on National Review Online
Two Wheels on my Wagoner - Mark Steyn - The Corner on National Review Online: "Two Wheels on my Wagoner [Mark Steyn]
Incidentally, the government 'overhaul' of GM is a useful shorthand for where we're heading:
The first quid pro quo for the government giving you money (or 'investing', as President Obama and David Brooks say) is that it gets to regulate your behavior. Not just who sits on your board or (see Sarkozy last week) where your factory has to be. When the government 'pays' for your health care, it reserves the right to deny (as in parts of Britain) heart disease treatment for smokers or hip replacement for the obese. Why be surprised? When the state's 'paying' for your health, your lifestyle directly impacts its 'investment.'
The next stage is that, having gotten you used to having your behavior regulated, the state advances to approving not just what you do but what you're allowed to read, see, hear, think: See the 'Canadian Content' regulations up north, and the enforcers of the 'human rights' commissions. Or Britain's recent criminalization of 'homophobic jokes.'
You'd be surprised how painlessly and smoothly once-free peoples slip from government 'investing' to government control.
03/30 09:41 AMShare"
Incidentally, the government 'overhaul' of GM is a useful shorthand for where we're heading:
The first quid pro quo for the government giving you money (or 'investing', as President Obama and David Brooks say) is that it gets to regulate your behavior. Not just who sits on your board or (see Sarkozy last week) where your factory has to be. When the government 'pays' for your health care, it reserves the right to deny (as in parts of Britain) heart disease treatment for smokers or hip replacement for the obese. Why be surprised? When the state's 'paying' for your health, your lifestyle directly impacts its 'investment.'
The next stage is that, having gotten you used to having your behavior regulated, the state advances to approving not just what you do but what you're allowed to read, see, hear, think: See the 'Canadian Content' regulations up north, and the enforcers of the 'human rights' commissions. Or Britain's recent criminalization of 'homophobic jokes.'
You'd be surprised how painlessly and smoothly once-free peoples slip from government 'investing' to government control.
03/30 09:41 AMShare"
Officer, dog square off against Modesto mob of 60
Officer, dog square off against Modesto mob of 60
"Some members of the crowd told the officer that 'he was not going to leave the scene alive,' according to police.
The crowd of as many as 60 people included some known gang members, Findlen said. Police believe the group was gathered for a party in the 1700 block of Pelton Avenue. The officer happened upon the group when he was responding to another call in the area."
Is our entire country going to descend back to the days of Mayor Dinkins' NYC?
"Some members of the crowd told the officer that 'he was not going to leave the scene alive,' according to police.
The crowd of as many as 60 people included some known gang members, Findlen said. Police believe the group was gathered for a party in the 1700 block of Pelton Avenue. The officer happened upon the group when he was responding to another call in the area."
Is our entire country going to descend back to the days of Mayor Dinkins' NYC?
U.S. Postal Service seeks $25 billion federal bailout
U.S. Postal Service seeks $25 billion federal bailout
"The U.S. Postal Service — known in the tech world as “snail mail” — is in the midst of a financial meltdown of its own."
Wow! I can't wait for these wizards to work their magic on our financial and auto industries!
"The U.S. Postal Service — known in the tech world as “snail mail” — is in the midst of a financial meltdown of its own."
Wow! I can't wait for these wizards to work their magic on our financial and auto industries!
Whither GM?
Whither GM?
"The more I read about these plans, the more I wonder what the end game is supposed to be. The administration is acting serious: firing Wagoner, and threatening to cut off funds if Chrysler doesn't make a deal with Fiat. Then you read the report, and the government's statements seem . . . kinda silly."
"The more I read about these plans, the more I wonder what the end game is supposed to be. The administration is acting serious: firing Wagoner, and threatening to cut off funds if Chrysler doesn't make a deal with Fiat. Then you read the report, and the government's statements seem . . . kinda silly."
Friday, March 27, 2009
Editorial: Pensions add to Detroit budget problems
Editorial: Pensions add to Detroit budget problems
"City and pension fund officials aren't saying with any precision the amount of the damage the market's current decline has wrought on the investment assets of the city's pension funds.
But they acknowledge it is serious. And it will put added pressure on the next few city budgets."
"City and pension fund officials aren't saying with any precision the amount of the damage the market's current decline has wrought on the investment assets of the city's pension funds.
But they acknowledge it is serious. And it will put added pressure on the next few city budgets."
Why should teachers be a protected class?
Why should teachers be a protected class?
"Their unions are whipping up hysteria about possible layoffs, but they don't seem to care about getting rid of bad educators."
"Their unions are whipping up hysteria about possible layoffs, but they don't seem to care about getting rid of bad educators."
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Reading Eagle Newspaper
Reading Eagle Newspaper: "Birdnapper snatches Gordon the skateboarding parrot from his front-porch cage in California"
Senate reviewing how college football picks No. 1
Senate reviewing how college football picks No. 1
"Behind the push for the hearings is the subcommittee's top Republican, Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. People there were furious that Utah was bypassed for the national championship despite going undefeated in the regular season.
The title game pitted No. 1 Florida (12-1) against No. 2 Oklahoma (12-1); Florida won 24-14 and claimed the title.
The subcommittee's statement said Hatch would introduce legislation 'to rectify this situation.' No details were offered and Hatch's office declined to provide any.
Hatch said in a statement that the BCS system 'has proven itself to be inadequate, not only for those of us who are fans of college football, but for anyone who believes that competition and fair play should have a role in collegiate sports.'
In the House, Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, the top Republican on the Energy and Commerce Committee, has sponsored legislation that would prevent the NCAA from calling a football game a 'national championship' unless the game culminates from a playoff system."
"Behind the push for the hearings is the subcommittee's top Republican, Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. People there were furious that Utah was bypassed for the national championship despite going undefeated in the regular season.
The title game pitted No. 1 Florida (12-1) against No. 2 Oklahoma (12-1); Florida won 24-14 and claimed the title.
The subcommittee's statement said Hatch would introduce legislation 'to rectify this situation.' No details were offered and Hatch's office declined to provide any.
Hatch said in a statement that the BCS system 'has proven itself to be inadequate, not only for those of us who are fans of college football, but for anyone who believes that competition and fair play should have a role in collegiate sports.'
In the House, Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, the top Republican on the Energy and Commerce Committee, has sponsored legislation that would prevent the NCAA from calling a football game a 'national championship' unless the game culminates from a playoff system."
Hoekstra to announce Monday!
West Michigan News
"U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra is expected to make an announcement Monday in three locations across Michigan concerning his possible candidacy for governor"
This early announcement and apparent organization bodes well for Pete's campaign.
Let's see how the campaign communicates with the SE counties of Michigan.
"U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra is expected to make an announcement Monday in three locations across Michigan concerning his possible candidacy for governor"
This early announcement and apparent organization bodes well for Pete's campaign.
Let's see how the campaign communicates with the SE counties of Michigan.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Angry workers take boss hostage
Angry workers take boss hostage
"Angry French workers were on Wednesday holding the boss of their factory hostage to try to make their US employers improve their redundancy package,"
The French version of "card check"?
"Angry French workers were on Wednesday holding the boss of their factory hostage to try to make their US employers improve their redundancy package,"
The French version of "card check"?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Dodd's Wife a Former Director of Bermuda-Based IPC Holdings, an AIG Controlled Company
Dodd's Wife a Former Director of Bermuda-Based IPC Holdings, an AIG Controlled Company
"But it turns out that Senator Dodd's wife has also benefited from past connections to AIG as well.
From 2001-2004, Jackie Clegg Dodd served as an 'outside' director of IPC Holdings, Ltd., a Bermuda-based company controlled by AIG."
"But it turns out that Senator Dodd's wife has also benefited from past connections to AIG as well.
From 2001-2004, Jackie Clegg Dodd served as an 'outside' director of IPC Holdings, Ltd., a Bermuda-based company controlled by AIG."
1 dead, one injured in Miami Burger King shooting
1 dead, one injured in Miami Burger King shooting
"Police said a man wearing a ski mask walked into the store at Biscayne Boulevard and 54th Street and demanded money from a clerk.
A customer, who has a concealed weapons permit, pulled a gun, said Officer Jeff Giordano, a Miami police spokesman.
The customer and robber exchanged fire.
The robber was shot dead at the scene."
YES!
"Police said a man wearing a ski mask walked into the store at Biscayne Boulevard and 54th Street and demanded money from a clerk.
A customer, who has a concealed weapons permit, pulled a gun, said Officer Jeff Giordano, a Miami police spokesman.
The customer and robber exchanged fire.
The robber was shot dead at the scene."
YES!
Romania Weighs Decriminalizing Incest - CBS News
Romania Weighs Decriminalizing Incest
"incest is not always a crime in Europe.
Three European Union nations - France, Spain and Portugal - do not prosecute consenting adults for incest, and Romania is considering following suit."
Those sophisticated Euros!
"incest is not always a crime in Europe.
Three European Union nations - France, Spain and Portugal - do not prosecute consenting adults for incest, and Romania is considering following suit."
Those sophisticated Euros!
Granholm not apologizing for Palin joke
Granholm not apologizing for Palin joke
"Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm said she won't apologize to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for her crack at last weekend's Gridiron Dinner that the former Republican vice presidential candidate 'really set back the cause of hot governors.'"
What a classless fool Gov. Lumpy (Clinton-Obama) Granholm is!
"Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm said she won't apologize to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for her crack at last weekend's Gridiron Dinner that the former Republican vice presidential candidate 'really set back the cause of hot governors.'"
What a classless fool Gov. Lumpy (Clinton-Obama) Granholm is!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Ann Arbor News to close in July
Ann Arbor News to close in July
"The Ann Arbor News will close in July and be replaced by a new online-only news organization, according the newspaper’s Web site.
Laurel Champion, publisher of the News told employees this morning at a 9 a.m. meeting the newspaper had “steep losses” in 2008.
Also today, three more Michigan newspapers announced they will cut production to three days a week.
The Bay City Times, Saginaw News and Flint Journal will soon only publish print editions on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
All the newspapers are part of the Booth newspaper chain in Michigan that also comprises the Grand Rapids Press, Muskegon Chronicle, Kalamazoo Gazette and Jackson Citizen Patriot. "
It seems the people have spoken.
"Ye cannot live on liberals alone"
"The Ann Arbor News will close in July and be replaced by a new online-only news organization, according the newspaper’s Web site.
Laurel Champion, publisher of the News told employees this morning at a 9 a.m. meeting the newspaper had “steep losses” in 2008.
Also today, three more Michigan newspapers announced they will cut production to three days a week.
The Bay City Times, Saginaw News and Flint Journal will soon only publish print editions on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
All the newspapers are part of the Booth newspaper chain in Michigan that also comprises the Grand Rapids Press, Muskegon Chronicle, Kalamazoo Gazette and Jackson Citizen Patriot. "
It seems the people have spoken.
"Ye cannot live on liberals alone"
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Dan Dakich's two hours of fame have lasted 25 years
Dan Dakich's two hours of fame have lasted 25 years
"'I remember it like it was yesterday, and I'm standing there and I can't figure out why I'm there,' Dakich said.
'I know why Alford is there because he scored 27.
I know why coach Knight is there.
Then all of a sudden Billy Packer says, 'So Dan, how did you stop Michael Jordan?'"
Nice bit of history for this super weekend.
"'I remember it like it was yesterday, and I'm standing there and I can't figure out why I'm there,' Dakich said.
'I know why Alford is there because he scored 27.
I know why coach Knight is there.
Then all of a sudden Billy Packer says, 'So Dan, how did you stop Michael Jordan?'"
Nice bit of history for this super weekend.
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag - Watch the full feature film now.
Hulu - Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag - Watch the full feature film now.
This is fabulous!
Grab the family.
Watch the entire movie. (it's 48 minutes long)
You'll feel prouder to be an American!
This is fabulous!
Grab the family.
Watch the entire movie. (it's 48 minutes long)
You'll feel prouder to be an American!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Educating Michelle
Educating Michelle
"Thousands of crosses sprout from the rolling green hills above the beaches and disappear into the horizon. Beneath the sea of white markers lay the thousands of American men who charged head on that day into a nightmare of flying German lead. It's hard to describe the effect all of this has on an American tourist: a quickening breath, a weak and unsteady stride, a certain flush of grief, and then the tears."
"Thousands of crosses sprout from the rolling green hills above the beaches and disappear into the horizon. Beneath the sea of white markers lay the thousands of American men who charged head on that day into a nightmare of flying German lead. It's hard to describe the effect all of this has on an American tourist: a quickening breath, a weak and unsteady stride, a certain flush of grief, and then the tears."
Doctor: Lack of medical helicopter cost actress
Doctor: Lack of medical helicopter cost actress
"As a steady stream of celebrities pay their last respects to Natasha Richardson, questions are arising over whether a medical helicopter might have been able to save the ailing actress.
The province of Quebec lacks a medical helicopter system, common in the United States and other parts of Canada, to airlift stricken patients to major trauma centers. Montreal's top head trauma doctor said Friday that may have played a role in Richardson's death."
"As a steady stream of celebrities pay their last respects to Natasha Richardson, questions are arising over whether a medical helicopter might have been able to save the ailing actress.
The province of Quebec lacks a medical helicopter system, common in the United States and other parts of Canada, to airlift stricken patients to major trauma centers. Montreal's top head trauma doctor said Friday that may have played a role in Richardson's death."
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