Friday, May 28, 2010

French Minister Says Bailout Alters EU Treaty

French Minister Says Bailout Alters EU Treaty - CNBC
"It is expressly forbidden in the treaties by the famous no bail-out clause.

De facto, we have changed the treaty,” he added"

The end is near for the EURO.

NJ Teacher who complained of low pay to Gov. Chris Christie makes >$100,000 with benefits

theblogprof: NJ Teacher who complained of low pay to Gov. Chris Christie makes >$100,000 with benefits
Well, it turns out that that very teacher that claimed to be unfairly compensated, and that she would love to make $83,000, actually gets a salary of $86,389.

Plus healthcare. plus pension. In totality, it amounts to well over $100,000 per year.

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public”

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public” FedUpUSA
"Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public”"

Bankruptcy talk spreads among Calif. muni officials

Bankruptcy talk spreads among Calif. muni officials Reuters
"Street expects more talk of municipal bankruptcy across California because local government finances are in such dire shape -- a situation underscored on Wednesday when a top finance officer for Sacramento County projected a worse-than-expected shortfall for the county of $181 million, which could force more than 1,000 layoffs from the county's payroll."

Some airports much cheaper than others

Some airports much cheaper than others
"a list of the 100 most expensive U.S. airports recently released by the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

In second place, with an average domestic airfare of $423.76, was Savannah, Ga.'s international airport, followed by Grand Rapids, Mich. in third at $412.40, Knoxville"

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Obama punts on Birnbaum exit

Obama punts on Birnbaum exit - Eamon Javers and Carol E. Lee - POLITICO.com
"That explanation flummoxed reporters in the room, who seemed surprised to learn that the president wouldn’t know exactly what had happened to one of the key figures in an ongoing federal emergency – the one he was holding a news conference on at that very moment."

YouTube - A Teachers' Strike in Paradise

YouTube - A Teachers' Strike in Paradise

Up to 14 hurricanes predicted for Atlantic storm season - Yahoo! News

Up to 14 hurricanes predicted for Atlantic storm season
"The Atlantic storm season could produce as many as 14 hurricanes this year, the U.S. government's top climate agency predicted on Thursday, setting the scene for potentially the most intense season since 2005."

These guys are NEVER right.
Why do we taxpayers continue to pay for their idiocy?

French unions strike to keep right to retire at 60

French unions strike to keep right to retire at 60
"PARIS (AP) - Strikes across France delayed flights, closed schools and frustrated commuters Thursday as hundreds of thousands of workers protested government plans to raise the retirement age past 60—one of the lowest even in Europe."

New Drugs for Macular Degeneration

Technology Review: New Drugs for Macular Degeneration
"Scientists have since identified variants in several related genes that also boost risk, and which collectively account for about 50 to 60 percent of the heritability of the disorder."

I sure hope the Obama jihad against medical research won't kill the future of these breathtaking new drugs and procedures.

Is Europe heading for a meltdown?

Is Europe heading for a meltdown? - Telegraph
"This financial crisis is worse than the sub-prime crash of 2008 because the sums are so much bigger and it is governments that are in dire straits."

NJ Teacher who complained to Gov. Chris Christie she deserved $83k actually makes $86k

NJ Teacher who complained to Gov. Chris Christie she deserved $83k actually makes $86k Washington Examiner

Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had a little dust-up with teacher Rita Wilson. Upset over Christie’s education budget, Wilson complained that she wasn’t paid enough and got sharp rebuke from the governor:
But borough teacher Rita Wilson, a Kearny resident, argued that if she were paid $3 an hour for the 30 children in her class, she’d be earning $83,000, and she makes nothing near that.
“You’re getting more than that if you include the cost of your benefits,” Christie interrupted.
When Wilson, who has a master’s degree, said she was not being compensated for her education and experience, Christie said:
“Well, you know then that you don’t have to do it.” Some in the audience applauded.Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/nj-teacher-who-complained-to-gov-chris-christie-that-she-wasnt-paid-83k-she-deserved-actually-makes-86k-94951164.html#ixzz0p9EcNciF

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

CARPE DIEM: Worker Shortage in Washington with a Jobless Rate > 9%? Orchard Brings 1,000 Workers from Jamaica?

CARPE DIEM: Worker Shortage in Washington with a Jobless Rate > 9%? Orchard Brings 1,000 Workers from Jamaica?

Ground Zero mosque plan has backers and detractors as community board votes to support plan

Ground Zero mosque plan has backers and detractors as community board votes to support plan - NYPOST.com
"Angry relatives of 9/11 victims last night clashed with supporters of a planned mosque near Ground Zero at a raucous community-board hearing in Manhattan.

After four hours of public debate, members of Community Board 1 finally voted 29-1 in support of the project."

This is an outrage from an ALL DEMOCRAT board!

Humming_Puppies

Lucianne.com News Forum - Humming_Puppies

You must click on this short puppy video.....or you will forever be puppy deprived!

Rare Michigan law may help waitress win weight discrimination lawsuit against Hooters

Rare Michigan law may help waitress win weight discrimination lawsuit against Hooters
"A former Hooters worker in Roseville stands a chance of winning her weight discrimination lawsuit based on a law written by a retired Grand Rapids legislator -- a law not found in most states.

Cassandra Smith, 20, alleges a Hooters restaurant -- known for its scantily-clad waitresses -- placed her on 30-day 'weight probation' earlier this month."

This state law may well be the reason our chicks are so fat!

Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes

Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes - wcbstv.com
"Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes
New Jersey Governor Says He Has Residents Covered Through Fiscal Year 2011 Despite $800 Million Hole

How Did He Do This?

Remember The Budget Freeze?

Looks Like It Worked"

more:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2010/05/26/the_reform_agenda_changing_course_in_new_jersey_105729.html

More Cities on Brink of Bankrupty

More Cities on Brink of Bankrupty - CNBC
"The possibility of a bankruptcy filing by the city of Harrisburg, Pa., the state capital, looms large these days—and it could be the first in a series, say some Wall Street traders."

Sestak White House scandal called 'impeachable offense'

Sestak White House scandal called 'impeachable offense'
"If a Democratic member of Congress is to be believed, there's someone in the Obama administration who has committed a crime – and if the president knew about it, analysts say it could be grounds for impeachment."

And Mr workaholic is just beginning his 79th vacation since the inauguration.

Muskegon Township official David Fisher appointed county drain commissioner

Muskegon Township official David Fisher appointed county drain commissioner
"David Fisher was appointed as Muskegon County’s interim drain commissioner Tuesday afternoon and, two hours later, he was being asked a question about a drain project by a county commissioner."

Great choice!