Will Congress Kill Volunteer Fire Departments? - HUMAN EVENTS
"House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D.-S.C.) wants to include the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act as part of the war supplemental coming before the House this week.
The bill forces state and local governments to collectively bargain with police, firefighters and emergency workers.
Its critics say it would compel volunteer firefighters to join unions, threatening the survival of America's nearly 26,000 volunteer fire departments."
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Fannie-Freddie Bailout Could Cost Taxpayers $1 Trillion
Fannie-Freddie Bailout Could Cost Taxpayers $1 Trillion - CNBC
"For American taxpayers, now on the hook for some $145 billion in housing losses connected to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans, that amount could be just the tip of the iceberg.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the losses could balloon to $400 billion.
And if housing prices fall further, the cost to the taxpayer could hit as much as $1 trillion."
"For American taxpayers, now on the hook for some $145 billion in housing losses connected to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans, that amount could be just the tip of the iceberg.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the losses could balloon to $400 billion.
And if housing prices fall further, the cost to the taxpayer could hit as much as $1 trillion."
Monday, June 28, 2010
BYRON YORK: Sex complaint against Gore is detailed, credible
BYRON YORK: Sex complaint against Gore is detailed, credible; Could this be Gore’s real ‘Inconvenie…
BYRON YORK: Sex complaint against Gore is detailed, credible; Could this be Gore’s real ‘Inconvenient Truth’?
Anybody else notice that this came out right after Gore started criticizing the White House over the oil spill?
Plus, condoms in the hotel “treat box?”
Was that an “intimacy kit?”
What kind of hotel was this? . . . .
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 4:53 pm"
BYRON YORK: Sex complaint against Gore is detailed, credible; Could this be Gore’s real ‘Inconvenient Truth’?
Anybody else notice that this came out right after Gore started criticizing the White House over the oil spill?
Plus, condoms in the hotel “treat box?”
Was that an “intimacy kit?”
What kind of hotel was this? . . . .
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 4:53 pm"
CARPE DIEM: MCAT Scores for Medical Students by Gender
CARPE DIEM: MCAT Scores for Medical Students by Gender
"In the most recent year of 2009, men scored higher on average by 1.50 points (31.6 men vs. 30.1 women), which is a statistically significant difference"
"In the most recent year of 2009, men scored higher on average by 1.50 points (31.6 men vs. 30.1 women), which is a statistically significant difference"
The Jones Act: Lost at sea
The Jones Act: Lost at sea - Juneau Empire
"Who would have thought the Gulf oil spill would make a 90-year-old law newsworthy?
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act, was meant to save the merchant marine industry by requiring ships that plied American waters be built in the United States and manned by American crews.
After the oil started gushing, lawmakers started demanding that the government waive the law to speed international assistance for the cleanup.
What the White House can't waive, however, is the ongoing damage caused by the Jones Act.
The policies it embodies are a remnant of a worldview that contributed to economic collapse and the Great Depression."
"Who would have thought the Gulf oil spill would make a 90-year-old law newsworthy?
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act, was meant to save the merchant marine industry by requiring ships that plied American waters be built in the United States and manned by American crews.
After the oil started gushing, lawmakers started demanding that the government waive the law to speed international assistance for the cleanup.
What the White House can't waive, however, is the ongoing damage caused by the Jones Act.
The policies it embodies are a remnant of a worldview that contributed to economic collapse and the Great Depression."
CARPE DIEM: Quote of the Day
CARPE DIEM: Quote of the Day
"'Hillsdale College is one of the last true meritocracies.
There's no place on its application for racial identity, and it doesn't know the racial make-up of its student body until it shows up on campus in the fall.
'The purpose of education is not diversity,' Hillsdale President Larry Arnn says.
'It's truth.''
~Detroit News"
"'Hillsdale College is one of the last true meritocracies.
There's no place on its application for racial identity, and it doesn't know the racial make-up of its student body until it shows up on campus in the fall.
'The purpose of education is not diversity,' Hillsdale President Larry Arnn says.
'It's truth.''
~Detroit News"
12% pure hope
Wolf Files: 12% pure hope
"DRUDGE: President Obama: 'Very difficult choices ahead' on deficits. Translation: increase taxes.
Flashback: Most Americans view the Deficit Commission as cover to raise taxes.
The only thing transparent about this administration is their undisciplined explosive spending and their willing to raise destructive taxes to cover it."
"DRUDGE: President Obama: 'Very difficult choices ahead' on deficits. Translation: increase taxes.
Flashback: Most Americans view the Deficit Commission as cover to raise taxes.
The only thing transparent about this administration is their undisciplined explosive spending and their willing to raise destructive taxes to cover it."
Sen. Robert Byrd not only was a KKK member but led his local Klan chapter
Sen. Robert Byrd not only was a KKK member but led his local Klan chapter The Daily Caller
"Byrd joined the Klan at the ripe young age of 24 — hardly a young’un by today’s standards, much less those of 1944, when Byrd refused to join the military because he might have to serve alongside “race mongrels, a throwback to the blackest specimen from the wilds,” according to a letter Byrd wrote to Sen. Theodore Bilbo at the height of World War II."
"Byrd joined the Klan at the ripe young age of 24 — hardly a young’un by today’s standards, much less those of 1944, when Byrd refused to join the military because he might have to serve alongside “race mongrels, a throwback to the blackest specimen from the wilds,” according to a letter Byrd wrote to Sen. Theodore Bilbo at the height of World War II."
Texas Store Sells American Flag With 61 Stars
FOXNews.com - Texas Store Sells American Flag With 61 Stars
"The Dollar Tree's assistant store manager told WFAA.com that the flag is sold as a 'patriotic banner' and not as an American flag."
"The Dollar Tree's assistant store manager told WFAA.com that the flag is sold as a 'patriotic banner' and not as an American flag."
RBS tells clients to prepare for 'monster' money-printing by the Federal Reserve
RBS tells clients to prepare for 'monster' money-printing by the Federal Reserve - Telegraph
"Andrew Roberts, credit chief at RBS, is advising clients to read the Bernanke text very closely because the Fed is soon going to have to the pull the lever on 'monster' quantitative easing (QE)'.
'We cannot stress enough how strongly we believe that a cliff-edge may be around the corner, for the global banking system (particularly in Europe) and for the global economy.
Think the unthinkable,' he said in a note to investors."
"Andrew Roberts, credit chief at RBS, is advising clients to read the Bernanke text very closely because the Fed is soon going to have to the pull the lever on 'monster' quantitative easing (QE)'.
'We cannot stress enough how strongly we believe that a cliff-edge may be around the corner, for the global banking system (particularly in Europe) and for the global economy.
Think the unthinkable,' he said in a note to investors."
States of Crisis for 46 Governments Facing Greek-Style Deficits
States of Crisis for 46 Governments Facing Greek-Style Deficits - Bloomberg
"Still, California isn’t Greece.
It’s home to Silicon Valley, Hollywood and a $27 billion agriculture industry.
“It’s unbelievable,” says Bob Nichols, CEO of Windward Capital Management Co. in Los Angeles.
“How do you screw up a place with the growth capability of California?
It’s so dysfunctional.”"
"Still, California isn’t Greece.
It’s home to Silicon Valley, Hollywood and a $27 billion agriculture industry.
“It’s unbelievable,” says Bob Nichols, CEO of Windward Capital Management Co. in Los Angeles.
“How do you screw up a place with the growth capability of California?
It’s so dysfunctional.”"
Styx, Foreigner time slots changed for Tuesday concert
Styx, Foreigner time slots changed for Tuesday concert MLive.com
"In that spirit, contrary to what had previously been reported, Summer Celebration officials today were notified that Styx will be the headliner of Tuesday evenings concert at Heritage Landing.
Foreigner will go on at 7 p.m., Styx will follow at 8:50."
"In that spirit, contrary to what had previously been reported, Summer Celebration officials today were notified that Styx will be the headliner of Tuesday evenings concert at Heritage Landing.
Foreigner will go on at 7 p.m., Styx will follow at 8:50."
unrestrained spending debt and taxes
The Free Enterprise Nation - unrestrained spending debt and taxes
"The federal government says that national debt is $13.5 TRILLION, yet they plan to borrow another $1.5 trillion this year, and another $7 trillion over the next decade.
Meanwhile, experts say that there is ANOTHER $106 trillion of HIDDEN debt for Social Security and Medicare, and the government’s own pension plan for civilian and military pensions is completely unfunded.
Congress has just guaranteed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac debt, and these two “financial black holes” have guaranteed $8 trillion of unworthy mortgages!"
"The federal government says that national debt is $13.5 TRILLION, yet they plan to borrow another $1.5 trillion this year, and another $7 trillion over the next decade.
Meanwhile, experts say that there is ANOTHER $106 trillion of HIDDEN debt for Social Security and Medicare, and the government’s own pension plan for civilian and military pensions is completely unfunded.
Congress has just guaranteed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac debt, and these two “financial black holes” have guaranteed $8 trillion of unworthy mortgages!"
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Why I'm going to be VERY careful where I put my money this summer | Mail Online
Why I'm going to be VERY careful where I put my money this summer Mail Online: "Here are two essential pieces of advice. Anyone planning to travel to Eurozone countries during the summer should consider what has previously been unthinkable - the fate of euro notes and coins if the single currency falls apart.
I believe it is inevitable that Greece and Portugal will pull out of the euro at some stage, and when that happens there will be little or no warning.
In these extreme circumstances, the euros issued by these two countries might be converted back to drachmas and escudos - leaving the value of them in jeopardy.
Of course, under European Central Bank rules the value of this money ought to be fully protected, but who knows what will happen if there was a major crisis.
Certainly, on my travels, I'm going to be wary of accepting euro notes with serial numbers that are prefixed with the letters Y (coming from Greece) or M (from Portugal).
I shall also strongly steer clear of notes with the serial numbers starting G (Cyprus), S (Italy), V ( Spain), T ( Ireland) and F (Malta).
This might sound as if I'm being ridiculously alarmist, but you cannot be too careful.
However, other euro notes should be reasonably safe."
I believe it is inevitable that Greece and Portugal will pull out of the euro at some stage, and when that happens there will be little or no warning.
In these extreme circumstances, the euros issued by these two countries might be converted back to drachmas and escudos - leaving the value of them in jeopardy.
Of course, under European Central Bank rules the value of this money ought to be fully protected, but who knows what will happen if there was a major crisis.
Certainly, on my travels, I'm going to be wary of accepting euro notes with serial numbers that are prefixed with the letters Y (coming from Greece) or M (from Portugal).
I shall also strongly steer clear of notes with the serial numbers starting G (Cyprus), S (Italy), V ( Spain), T ( Ireland) and F (Malta).
This might sound as if I'm being ridiculously alarmist, but you cannot be too careful.
However, other euro notes should be reasonably safe."
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Decision to use on-duty officers for funeral procession of David Brown Jr. spurs outrage
Decision to use on-duty officers for funeral procession of David Brown Jr. spurs outrage CRIME Blog dallasnews.com
"A cop-killer who is the son of the Dallas police chief continued to stir deep emotions Friday as he headed to his grave.
An apparent last-minute decision by a deputy police chief to provide assistance during part of David Brown Jr.'s funeral procession angered some police associations. The city manager quickly issued a written statement distancing herself and Chief David Brown from the decision.
'This was not a planned event nor a full honor escort,' according to the statement issued late Friday afternoon evening by Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm. 'The action will be fully investigated and may lead to disciplinary action.'
Officers said the assistance included 10 to 12 motorcycles and at least one squad car.
David Brown Jr., who killed Lancaster police Officer Craig Shaw and an innocent bystander June 20 before being shot by other officers, was buried in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Dallas."
READ THIS!
"A cop-killer who is the son of the Dallas police chief continued to stir deep emotions Friday as he headed to his grave.
An apparent last-minute decision by a deputy police chief to provide assistance during part of David Brown Jr.'s funeral procession angered some police associations. The city manager quickly issued a written statement distancing herself and Chief David Brown from the decision.
'This was not a planned event nor a full honor escort,' according to the statement issued late Friday afternoon evening by Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm. 'The action will be fully investigated and may lead to disciplinary action.'
Officers said the assistance included 10 to 12 motorcycles and at least one squad car.
David Brown Jr., who killed Lancaster police Officer Craig Shaw and an innocent bystander June 20 before being shot by other officers, was buried in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Dallas."
READ THIS!
Retro Thing: MS 760 Paris Jet: The ultimate way to fly, 1950s style
Retro Thing: MS 760 Paris Jet: The ultimate way to fly, 1950s style
Also at the airshow today and tomorrow!
Also at the airshow today and tomorrow!
The Real Top Gun
The Real Top Gun Military Aviation Air & Space Magazine
"As the F-14 tomcat rounded the fantail on the aircraft carrier’s port side, Dale Snodgrass whipped it into an 85-degree banked turn. With its right wingtip below the flight deck, the jet sliced past the spectators, rolled wings level and pulled up into the vertical S of a double Immelman, then shot back down into a high-G aerobatic performance that flung mist off the wings like fur in a catfight."
He flys at the MSC airshow today and tomorrow!
"As the F-14 tomcat rounded the fantail on the aircraft carrier’s port side, Dale Snodgrass whipped it into an 85-degree banked turn. With its right wingtip below the flight deck, the jet sliced past the spectators, rolled wings level and pulled up into the vertical S of a double Immelman, then shot back down into a high-G aerobatic performance that flung mist off the wings like fur in a catfight."
He flys at the MSC airshow today and tomorrow!
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