Tennessee state workers to ask for 7 percent raise tennessean.com The Tennessean
"The Tennessee State Employees Association said Tuesday that it will ask lawmakers for a 7 percent pay increase next year to make up for a wage freeze and the cancellation of a bonus tied to state revenues."
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Woman charged with stabbing, biting security guard during alleged shoplifting incident at Kmart
Woman charged with stabbing, biting security guard during alleged shoplifting incident at Kmart MLive.com
"According to a Muskegon Township Police Department report, Robertson was stealing four cans of air freshener and seven twin packs of deodorant"
This thugette either had serious stink problems or this shoplifting was just her regular daily "shopping".
It's the culture, stupid
"According to a Muskegon Township Police Department report, Robertson was stealing four cans of air freshener and seven twin packs of deodorant"
This thugette either had serious stink problems or this shoplifting was just her regular daily "shopping".
It's the culture, stupid
Coldest winter in 1,000 years on its way
Coldest winter in 1,000 years on its way - RT
"The change is reportedly connected with the speed of the Gulf Stream, which has shrunk in half in just the last couple of years.
Polish scientists say that it means the stream will not be able to compensate for the cold from the Arctic winds.
According to them, when the stream is completely stopped, a new Ice Age will begin in Europe."
Well, at least they're scientists, not fat, massage parlor molesters.
"The change is reportedly connected with the speed of the Gulf Stream, which has shrunk in half in just the last couple of years.
Polish scientists say that it means the stream will not be able to compensate for the cold from the Arctic winds.
According to them, when the stream is completely stopped, a new Ice Age will begin in Europe."
Well, at least they're scientists, not fat, massage parlor molesters.
Woman, 81, jailed in vote-fraud case
Woman, 81, jailed in vote-fraud case
"After investigating the complaint for more than a year, Attorney General Greg Abbott's office sought a warrant for Comparin's arrest Sept. 30.
“Investigations take time, and we're very thorough,” said Tom Kelley, a spokesman for Abbott."
Yeah, right.
"After investigating the complaint for more than a year, Attorney General Greg Abbott's office sought a warrant for Comparin's arrest Sept. 30.
“Investigations take time, and we're very thorough,” said Tom Kelley, a spokesman for Abbott."
Yeah, right.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
License Plate Recognition System To Be Installed At Mackinac Bridge
9&10 News - License Plate Recognition System To Be Installed At Mackinac Bridge
"The Mackinac County Sheriff says the only time the system would capture any data is if it has a reason to."
Oooh K...so the system makes the decision?
"The Mackinac County Sheriff says the only time the system would capture any data is if it has a reason to."
Oooh K...so the system makes the decision?
Is Quebec the Future of the U.S.?
Pajamas Media » Is Quebec the Future of the U.S.?
"But even if Quebec remains in the Canadian family, its future looks problematic.
It is the highest taxed jurisdiction on the North American continent, and taxes in general, value added or GST surtaxes, and user fees are waistlining out by the year.
Indeed, a new user fee will shortly be piled onto our single-payer medicare system, which is already prohibitively costly and seems almost totally dysfunctional.
Patients wait inordinately long before being treated, are often released prematurely, and some die on corridor gurneys.
For these undoubted benefits Quebec has earmarked approximately 40% of its program spending, which is, admittedly, a Canadian problem as well. (Americans, take heed, and remember, Michael Moore is a sicko liar.)"
"But even if Quebec remains in the Canadian family, its future looks problematic.
It is the highest taxed jurisdiction on the North American continent, and taxes in general, value added or GST surtaxes, and user fees are waistlining out by the year.
Indeed, a new user fee will shortly be piled onto our single-payer medicare system, which is already prohibitively costly and seems almost totally dysfunctional.
Patients wait inordinately long before being treated, are often released prematurely, and some die on corridor gurneys.
For these undoubted benefits Quebec has earmarked approximately 40% of its program spending, which is, admittedly, a Canadian problem as well. (Americans, take heed, and remember, Michael Moore is a sicko liar.)"
IRS Answered Only 8.8% of 352,758 Telephone Calls From Deaf Taxpayers
TaxProf Blog: IRS Answered Only 8.8% of 352,758 Telephone Calls From Deaf Taxpayers
"The Level of Service for the TTY/TDD toll-free telephone line for the 2010 Filing Season was 8.8%, the lowest Level of Service since the 2003 Filing Season when it was 6.2%.
The TTY/TDD product line Level of Service has consistently provided the lowest Level of Service among all of the Customer Account Services Enterprise product lines."
"The Level of Service for the TTY/TDD toll-free telephone line for the 2010 Filing Season was 8.8%, the lowest Level of Service since the 2003 Filing Season when it was 6.2%.
The TTY/TDD product line Level of Service has consistently provided the lowest Level of Service among all of the Customer Account Services Enterprise product lines."
Illinois Pays More Than Mexico as Cash-Strapped States Sell Bonds Overseas
Illinois Pays More Than Mexico as Cash-Strapped States Sell Bonds Overseas - Bloomberg
"The state sold one-fifth of the federally subsidized securities abroad the next month, tapping investors who are the fastest-growing source of borrowed cash for U.S. municipalities.
Illinois, with the lowest credit rating of any state from Moody’s Investors Service, dangled yields higher than Mexico, which defaulted on debt in 1982, and Portugal, which costs more to insure against missed payments."
"The state sold one-fifth of the federally subsidized securities abroad the next month, tapping investors who are the fastest-growing source of borrowed cash for U.S. municipalities.
Illinois, with the lowest credit rating of any state from Moody’s Investors Service, dangled yields higher than Mexico, which defaulted on debt in 1982, and Portugal, which costs more to insure against missed payments."
Monday, October 04, 2010
American Thinker: How to Win the Trade War with the Democrats
American Thinker: How to Win the Trade War with the Democrats: "There are three positions on trade when a country is being punched out by mercantilists:
1. Unilateral Free Trade. This is the Republican establishment's pacifist strategy of just taking the punches to afford an example to the rest of the world. This has been U.S. policy for three decades.
2. Protectionism. This is liberal Democrats' 'industrial policy' strategy of protecting government-preferred industries with tariffs and subsidies. President GW Bush did it with respect to steel and was forced by the WTO to back down. President Obama did it with respect to tires produced in China and succeeded in enforcing it.
3. Balanced Trade. This is the conservative pro-free-market strategy of balancing exports with imports in order to defeat the mercantilist strategy of maximizing exports and minimizing imports. It takes advantage of a special WTO rule that lets trade deficit countries impose import duties or limitations in order to bring trade into reasonable balance."
1. Unilateral Free Trade. This is the Republican establishment's pacifist strategy of just taking the punches to afford an example to the rest of the world. This has been U.S. policy for three decades.
2. Protectionism. This is liberal Democrats' 'industrial policy' strategy of protecting government-preferred industries with tariffs and subsidies. President GW Bush did it with respect to steel and was forced by the WTO to back down. President Obama did it with respect to tires produced in China and succeeded in enforcing it.
3. Balanced Trade. This is the conservative pro-free-market strategy of balancing exports with imports in order to defeat the mercantilist strategy of maximizing exports and minimizing imports. It takes advantage of a special WTO rule that lets trade deficit countries impose import duties or limitations in order to bring trade into reasonable balance."
Witnesses in Defense Dept. Report Suggest Cover-Up of 9/11 Findings
FOXNews.com - EXCLUSIVE: Witnesses in Defense Dept. Report Suggest Cover-Up of 9/11 Findings
"A document obtained and witnesses interviewed by Fox News raise new questions over whether there was an effort by the Defense Department to cover up a pre-9/11 military intelligence program known as 'Able Danger.'"
"A document obtained and witnesses interviewed by Fox News raise new questions over whether there was an effort by the Defense Department to cover up a pre-9/11 military intelligence program known as 'Able Danger.'"
10 former San Diego city employees will split $61 million in pensions
CALIFORNIA PENSION REFORM » 10 former San Diego city employees will split $61 million in pensions
"Ten former San Diego city employees will split $61 million dollars for the rest of their lives.
Did they win the lottery?
No – they will receive it in payouts from the City of San Diego pension system"
"Ten former San Diego city employees will split $61 million dollars for the rest of their lives.
Did they win the lottery?
No – they will receive it in payouts from the City of San Diego pension system"
Illinois Leads Underfunded U.S. Pensions
Illinois Leads Underfunded U.S. Pensions - BusinessWeek
"To rank the municipal pension funding levels for the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., the Bloomberg Municipal Data Team and the Municipal Fundamentals Team collected and supplemented data from The Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, a set of government financial statements.
Data is for states' respective fiscal year ends, current as of August 20, 2010."
Interactive chart
"To rank the municipal pension funding levels for the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., the Bloomberg Municipal Data Team and the Municipal Fundamentals Team collected and supplemented data from The Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, a set of government financial statements.
Data is for states' respective fiscal year ends, current as of August 20, 2010."
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How Are the Benefits? For Members of Congress, Not Too Shabby
FOXNews.com - How Are the Benefits? For Members of Congress, Not Too Shabby
"A little-known benefit drew some attention Wednesday after it was reported that the family of the late West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd will be paid his $193,000 salary next year.
That's just the tip of the benefits iceberg that comes with being a venerable member of Congress."
"A little-known benefit drew some attention Wednesday after it was reported that the family of the late West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd will be paid his $193,000 salary next year.
That's just the tip of the benefits iceberg that comes with being a venerable member of Congress."
Conyers lost driver's license after renewal check bounced
Conyers lost driver's license after renewal check bounced - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) lost his driver’s license temporarily this summer because he bounced the check used to pay the renewal fee"
"Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) lost his driver’s license temporarily this summer because he bounced the check used to pay the renewal fee"
Livonia mulling 1% fee on taxes
Livonia mulling 1% fee on taxes freep.com Detroit Free Press
"Livonia might charge its residents a 1% administrative fee to collect their property taxes, beginning with the December tax bill."
If they can, they will tax.
"Livonia might charge its residents a 1% administrative fee to collect their property taxes, beginning with the December tax bill."
If they can, they will tax.
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Manhattan couple booted from cruise over 'Jew slur' fight
Manhattan couple booted from cruise over 'Jew slur' fight - NYPOST.com
"Broadway producer Gloria Sher, 82, and her husband, Frederick Evans, 91, said they were ordered off the luxury liner after their obscenity-filled argument with someone they claim had made an anti-Semitic remark during a stately black-tie dinner."
Not news at all but nice to see some rich big mouths kicked off cuz of their shear obnoxiousness!
And landing in Quebec no less!
Precious....
"Broadway producer Gloria Sher, 82, and her husband, Frederick Evans, 91, said they were ordered off the luxury liner after their obscenity-filled argument with someone they claim had made an anti-Semitic remark during a stately black-tie dinner."
Not news at all but nice to see some rich big mouths kicked off cuz of their shear obnoxiousness!
And landing in Quebec no less!
Precious....
Big Ten Blog - ESPN
Big Ten Blog - ESPN
"Robinson set a Michigan single-game total offense record (383 yards) in the opener against Connecticut and has since broken his own mark twice.
He has 905 rushing yards and 1,008 passing yards with more than a half-season to play.
Robinson has eclipsed 100 rushing yards in each of his first five games."
I HATE UM but this guy is a dream to watch.
Next Saturday, MSU v UM baby!
"Robinson set a Michigan single-game total offense record (383 yards) in the opener against Connecticut and has since broken his own mark twice.
He has 905 rushing yards and 1,008 passing yards with more than a half-season to play.
Robinson has eclipsed 100 rushing yards in each of his first five games."
I HATE UM but this guy is a dream to watch.
Next Saturday, MSU v UM baby!
"One Nation" (Of Commies, Unions, & Other Leftist Extremists)...Trashing The Mall
Marooned In Marin: "One Nation" (Of Commies, Unions, & Other Leftist Extremists)...Trashing The Mall
"Today was the day that an assortment of Left-wing groups, labor unions, Democrats and the NAACCP rallied on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to 'counter' the genuine grassroots Tea Party movement."
"Today was the day that an assortment of Left-wing groups, labor unions, Democrats and the NAACCP rallied on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to 'counter' the genuine grassroots Tea Party movement."
Saturday, October 02, 2010
THE NEW TEA PARTY CHALLENGE:
Instapundit » Blog Archive » THE NEW TEA PARTY CHALLENGE
THE NEW TEA PARTY CHALLENGE: Staying On Message.
Yes, don’t get distracted.
As this NPR story suggests, the powers-that-be would like nothing better than to see the Tea Party morph into a social-conservative movement instead of a small-government movement.
They can handle the former, but not the latter.
THE NEW TEA PARTY CHALLENGE: Staying On Message.
Yes, don’t get distracted.
As this NPR story suggests, the powers-that-be would like nothing better than to see the Tea Party morph into a social-conservative movement instead of a small-government movement.
They can handle the former, but not the latter.
Friday, October 01, 2010
US apologizes for '40s syphilis study in Guatemala
My Way News - US apologizes for '40s syphilis study in Guatemala
"The NIH-funded experiment, which ran from 1946 to 1948, was uncovered by a Wellesley College medical historian.
It apparently was conducted to test if penicillin, then relatively new, could prevent some sexually transmitted infections.
The study came up with no useful information and was hidden for decades."
Umm...democrat president, congress....liberal college.......no news here folks.....just go home....
"The NIH-funded experiment, which ran from 1946 to 1948, was uncovered by a Wellesley College medical historian.
It apparently was conducted to test if penicillin, then relatively new, could prevent some sexually transmitted infections.
The study came up with no useful information and was hidden for decades."
Umm...democrat president, congress....liberal college.......no news here folks.....just go home....
“We figured out a surefire way around the First Amendment”
“We figured out a surefire way around the First Amendment” - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine
“We figured out a surefire way around the First Amendment”"
“We figured out a surefire way around the First Amendment”"
An insider look at City Hall
CityWatch - An insider look at City Hall
"The real reason the Mayor for Life is pulling the plug is that Chicago is broke, running out of cash, with no attractive alternatives."
"The real reason the Mayor for Life is pulling the plug is that Chicago is broke, running out of cash, with no attractive alternatives."
Meredith Whitney's new target: The states - Fortune Finance
Meredith Whitney's new target: The states - Fortune Finance
"The full rankings:
Worst states
1. California
2. New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio (tie)
3. Michigan
4. Georgia
5. New York
6. Florida"
This is not new news.
When will we recognise the tsunami of debt that is already on its way to our states?
"The full rankings:
Worst states
1. California
2. New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio (tie)
3. Michigan
4. Georgia
5. New York
6. Florida"
This is not new news.
When will we recognise the tsunami of debt that is already on its way to our states?
The Is What a Radical Republican Looks Like
"The Is What a Radical Republican Looks Like
October 1, 2010 12:12 P.M. By Kevin D. Williamson
Being a former member of the Republican party, I don’t often indulge my occasional desire to offer the GOP messaging advice.
But every time I hear Barack Obama say something like this . . .
It took time to free the slaves. It took time for women to get the vote.
. . . I wish the Republicans would response with an ad that says: “Yes, it took time to free the slaves.
Time and a Republican president.
One who had the courage of his convictions.”
As for women’s suffrage, the debate about the relative timing and importance of enfranchising women versus enfranchising blacks took place almost entirely within the Republican party.
You know the famous episode in which Susan B. Anthony was arrested for illegally voting?
The evidence against her was a note she sent to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, informing her that she had “positively voted the Republican ticket — straight.”
Take that, Rahm.
Frederick Douglass should be as much the face of the Republican party as Reagan and Goldwater.
If the GOP had any brains (I know, I know!) it would spend a fair amount of money reminding the world: This is what a radical Republican looks like:"
When will our republican party leaders own up to the courage of the republicans of old?
Employers face equality law nightmare as Coalition pushes ahead with Harriet Harman's Act
Employers face equality law nightmare as Coalition pushes ahead with Harriet Harman's Act Mail Online
"New equality laws masterminded by Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman have come into force today, threatening to create a political correctness minefield for recession-hit businesses.
Under the Act, vegans, teetotallers and atheists are to be given the same protection against discrimination as religious groups while gipsies and travellers will get special favours because of the 'many socio-economic disadvantages' they face.
There is also a provision which extends protection from third party harassment, meaning employers have a responsibility to shield their staff, where possible, from abuse by customers.
This has led to fears that bosses could be sued for jokes or comments that staff overhear and find offensive - even if it is not directed at or about them.
The Act, which ministers claim will help stamp out pay discrimination, have been slammed by employer groups who claim it will cost £189million to implement."
I might imagine that "jokes" about conservatives or rich people are not covered.....right
"New equality laws masterminded by Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman have come into force today, threatening to create a political correctness minefield for recession-hit businesses.
Under the Act, vegans, teetotallers and atheists are to be given the same protection against discrimination as religious groups while gipsies and travellers will get special favours because of the 'many socio-economic disadvantages' they face.
There is also a provision which extends protection from third party harassment, meaning employers have a responsibility to shield their staff, where possible, from abuse by customers.
This has led to fears that bosses could be sued for jokes or comments that staff overhear and find offensive - even if it is not directed at or about them.
The Act, which ministers claim will help stamp out pay discrimination, have been slammed by employer groups who claim it will cost £189million to implement."
I might imagine that "jokes" about conservatives or rich people are not covered.....right
Nearly One in 10 Americans Depressed, Study Reveals
Nearly One in 10 Americans Depressed, Study Reveals
"Women were more susceptible to depression than men, young people were more likely than those over 65 years old to suffer from depression, and blacks and Hispanics were more likely than whites to be depressed, it said."
Ummm, this sorta coincides with democrat voters......
Is liberalism gonna be officially diagnosed as a disease?
Soon...we all hope?
"Women were more susceptible to depression than men, young people were more likely than those over 65 years old to suffer from depression, and blacks and Hispanics were more likely than whites to be depressed, it said."
Ummm, this sorta coincides with democrat voters......
Is liberalism gonna be officially diagnosed as a disease?
Soon...we all hope?
'Go green or we'll kill your kids' says Richard Curtis eco-propaganda shocker
'Go green or we'll kill your kids' says Richard Curtis eco-propaganda shocker – Telegraph Blogs
"Here’s what the Guardian had to say, excitedly, when it previewed the video yesterday:
Had a look?
Well, I’m certain you’ll agree that detonating school kids, footballers and movie stars into gory pulp for ignoring their carbon footprints is attention-grabbing."
Watch this "green" produced video and be verry afraid.
If they win....what do you think they will really do?
"Here’s what the Guardian had to say, excitedly, when it previewed the video yesterday:
Had a look?
Well, I’m certain you’ll agree that detonating school kids, footballers and movie stars into gory pulp for ignoring their carbon footprints is attention-grabbing."
Watch this "green" produced video and be verry afraid.
If they win....what do you think they will really do?
flu shot at Walmart!
Wow!
I got my first flu shot ever at Walmart today!
A very professional RN and about 5 minutes.
$25.
Anyone else think Walmart would be better at running our USA healthcare system than BarryO'Carter and his political pals?
I got my first flu shot ever at Walmart today!
A very professional RN and about 5 minutes.
$25.
Anyone else think Walmart would be better at running our USA healthcare system than BarryO'Carter and his political pals?
Pain Treatment Is the Best Yet
Technology Review: Pain Treatment Is the Best Yet
"A new class of pain relievers that targets musculoskeletal pain receptors, instead of more general pain pathways, could alleviate osteoarthritis pain better than any drug now on the market"
"A new class of pain relievers that targets musculoskeletal pain receptors, instead of more general pain pathways, could alleviate osteoarthritis pain better than any drug now on the market"
Pentagon Loses Control of Bombs to China Metal Monopoly
Pentagon Loses Control of Bombs to China Metal Monopoly - Bloomberg
"“There are plenty of early warning signs that China will use its leverage over these materials as a weapon.”"
"“There are plenty of early warning signs that China will use its leverage over these materials as a weapon.”"
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Irish Woes Get Worse
Irish Woes Get Worse - Megan McArdle - Business - The Atlantic
"It's hard to know what to say about Ireland's revelation that it expects the cost of cleaning up Anglo Irish Bank to come to a staggering 21% of GDP.
Profanity is too weak, really.
The total cost of the bank bailouts looks as if it will be well over a quarter of GDP."
"It's hard to know what to say about Ireland's revelation that it expects the cost of cleaning up Anglo Irish Bank to come to a staggering 21% of GDP.
Profanity is too weak, really.
The total cost of the bank bailouts looks as if it will be well over a quarter of GDP."
Senate votes to turn down volume on TV commercials
My Way News - Senate votes to turn down volume on TV commercials
"The Senate unanimously passed a bill late Wednesday to require television stations and cable companies to keep commercials at the same volume as the programs they interrupt."
Such a triumph for our democrat dominated senate!
"The Senate unanimously passed a bill late Wednesday to require television stations and cable companies to keep commercials at the same volume as the programs they interrupt."
Such a triumph for our democrat dominated senate!
$27.5m Because The Feds Don't Like the Font.....
CARPE DIEM: $27.5m Because The Feds Don't Like the Font.....
"New York City will change the lettering on every single street sign - at an estimated cost of about $27.5 million - because the feds don't like the font.
Street names will change from all capital letters to a combination of upper and lower case on roads across the country thanks to the pricey federal regulation"
The artsy-fartsy idiots are in charge!
Do you care?
"New York City will change the lettering on every single street sign - at an estimated cost of about $27.5 million - because the feds don't like the font.
Street names will change from all capital letters to a combination of upper and lower case on roads across the country thanks to the pricey federal regulation"
The artsy-fartsy idiots are in charge!
Do you care?
Medal of Honor recipient's family turned away at White House
Medal of Honor recipient's family turned away at White House KTVB.COM KTVB.COM Boise, Idaho news
"Vernon Baker, of St. Maries, Idaho, was the last living black World War II Medal of Honor winner."
Well, it is change.....maybe hope comes later.....like on November 2nd?
"Vernon Baker, of St. Maries, Idaho, was the last living black World War II Medal of Honor winner."
Well, it is change.....maybe hope comes later.....like on November 2nd?
Gloria Allred and the Democrats
Falling off the Floor: Gloria Allred and the Democrats - Hugh Hewitt - Townhall Conservative
"Turns out that Whitman had hired a housekeeper a few years back, after being provided all the necessary documents.
Whitman was very serious about complying with the law as any CEO of a major public company ought to be, if only to protect the thousands and thousands of shareholders who cannot afford to have corporate leadership turn out to be law breakers.
Whitman was defrauded.
The housekeeper lied.
Many years later the housekeeper admitted her lies to Whitman, and Whitman dismissed her."
Just in case Perky Katie and her comrades in the MSM sorta forget to report this tonight.
"Turns out that Whitman had hired a housekeeper a few years back, after being provided all the necessary documents.
Whitman was very serious about complying with the law as any CEO of a major public company ought to be, if only to protect the thousands and thousands of shareholders who cannot afford to have corporate leadership turn out to be law breakers.
Whitman was defrauded.
The housekeeper lied.
Many years later the housekeeper admitted her lies to Whitman, and Whitman dismissed her."
Just in case Perky Katie and her comrades in the MSM sorta forget to report this tonight.
One third of 'extinct' animals turn up again
One third of 'extinct' animals turn up again Mail Online
They're baaack.......
Maybe cuz global warming is over?
They're baaack.......
Maybe cuz global warming is over?
Muskegon County commissioners OK new budget to start Friday, plan some layoffs
Muskegon County commissioners OK new budget to start Friday, plan some layoffs MLive.com
"The new spending plan for Muskegon County, effective Friday, received final approval this week, ending months of planning to eliminate a projected $6.3 million deficit.
County commissioners approved the budget for fiscal year 2011, featuring a general-fund budget of $43.4 million and all-funds budgets totaling $255 million."
$6.3 million deficit from a $43 million budget?
THAT'S A BIG DEAL!
"The new spending plan for Muskegon County, effective Friday, received final approval this week, ending months of planning to eliminate a projected $6.3 million deficit.
County commissioners approved the budget for fiscal year 2011, featuring a general-fund budget of $43.4 million and all-funds budgets totaling $255 million."
$6.3 million deficit from a $43 million budget?
THAT'S A BIG DEAL!
Bailout for States and More Real Estate Trouble Coming,Whitney says
Bailout for States and More Real Estate Trouble Coming,Whitney says Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog
"Yesterday, as I sat and listened in my car, Whitney predicted tough times coming for state governments.
I wrote in February (America Has Its Own Pigs) that many states are basically bankrupt and, in an election year, will probably get a bailout.
Fast forward to today.
Whitney says underwater states will need a trillion dollar bailout.
That is another thousand billion added to the taxpayer tab!
Whitney said, “You have to look at the states and the risk that the states pose, because the crisis with the states will result in an attempt at least for the third near-trillion-dollar bailout.
That has consequences on the dollar that has consequences on just about everything.
It certainly has consequences on the US recovery.”
Whitney also predicts 80,000 financial sector layoffs coming for Wall Street."
"Yesterday, as I sat and listened in my car, Whitney predicted tough times coming for state governments.
I wrote in February (America Has Its Own Pigs) that many states are basically bankrupt and, in an election year, will probably get a bailout.
Fast forward to today.
Whitney says underwater states will need a trillion dollar bailout.
That is another thousand billion added to the taxpayer tab!
Whitney said, “You have to look at the states and the risk that the states pose, because the crisis with the states will result in an attempt at least for the third near-trillion-dollar bailout.
That has consequences on the dollar that has consequences on just about everything.
It certainly has consequences on the US recovery.”
Whitney also predicts 80,000 financial sector layoffs coming for Wall Street."
McDonald's Says It May Drop Health Plan
McDonald's Says It May Drop Health Plan - WSJ.com
"Last week, a senior McDonald's official informed the Department of Health and Human Services that the restaurant chain's insurer won't meet a 2011 requirement to spend at least 80% to 85% of its premium revenue on medical care."
"Last week, a senior McDonald's official informed the Department of Health and Human Services that the restaurant chain's insurer won't meet a 2011 requirement to spend at least 80% to 85% of its premium revenue on medical care."
Where EPA Is Public Enemy #1
The American Spectator : Where EPA Is Public Enemy #1
"'Trial lawyers joined forces with environmental activists and sought to regulate through the courts what science could not support within the EPA regulatory process,'"
"'Trial lawyers joined forces with environmental activists and sought to regulate through the courts what science could not support within the EPA regulatory process,'"
Public Employees vs. the Public Will
Public Employees vs. the Public Will - Reason Magazine
"The word is out.
It is now mainstream opinion that public employee salaries, benefits, and pensions are crippling state governments from coast to coast."
"The word is out.
It is now mainstream opinion that public employee salaries, benefits, and pensions are crippling state governments from coast to coast."
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Whitman’s Ex-Housekeeper To Reportedly File ‘Explosive’ Claim
Whitman’s Ex-Housekeeper To Reportedly File ‘Explosive’ Claim « CBS Los Angeles
Well, it is almost October.....SURPRISE!
Well, it is almost October.....SURPRISE!
Water Heaters, the Green Jobs Myth, and the CARE Act
Water Heaters, the Green Jobs Myth, and the CARE Act Competitive Enterprise Institute
"The EPA recommends setting your water heater temperature to 120 degrees, but OSHA recommends 140 degrees.
Warren Brookes Fellow Ryan Young explains that the EPA is trying to encourage people to use less energy by setting a lower temperature; however, 120 degrees is not hot enough to kill Legionella pneumophila bacteria."
"The EPA recommends setting your water heater temperature to 120 degrees, but OSHA recommends 140 degrees.
Warren Brookes Fellow Ryan Young explains that the EPA is trying to encourage people to use less energy by setting a lower temperature; however, 120 degrees is not hot enough to kill Legionella pneumophila bacteria."
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Lucious has knee surgery
Lucious has knee surgery - LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe
"An offseason of injury continues for MSU basketball, with Korie Lucious undergoing successful arthroscopic surgery Tuesday for a small meniscus tear in his left knee.
His timetable for a return is set at two to six weeks.
Midnight Madness is two weeks from Friday and the season opener is six weeks from Friday, Nov. 12 vs. Eastern Michigan."
Dang!
"An offseason of injury continues for MSU basketball, with Korie Lucious undergoing successful arthroscopic surgery Tuesday for a small meniscus tear in his left knee.
His timetable for a return is set at two to six weeks.
Midnight Madness is two weeks from Friday and the season opener is six weeks from Friday, Nov. 12 vs. Eastern Michigan."
Dang!
Union rejects concessions at GM plant in Indianapolis
Union rejects concessions at GM plant in Indianapolis detnews.com The Detroit News
"Addison, Ill.-based JD Norman Industries said it is dropping its effort to buy the factory after an announcement late Monday that United Auto Workers members had voted 457-96 against accepting the concessions."
"Addison, Ill.-based JD Norman Industries said it is dropping its effort to buy the factory after an announcement late Monday that United Auto Workers members had voted 457-96 against accepting the concessions."
NEWS YOU CAN USE: How To Dial A Rotary Phone.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » NEWS YOU CAN USE: How To Dial A Rotary Phone.
Show it to your kids, so they’ll know what to do if they encounter one!"
Show it to your kids, so they’ll know what to do if they encounter one!"
Mark Dantonio is back!
Mark Dantonio is back - LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe
"On the way back, anyway.
As detailed here, Dantonio came to MSU's presser today and expects to be in the coaching box for Saturday's game against Wisconsin."
"On the way back, anyway.
As detailed here, Dantonio came to MSU's presser today and expects to be in the coaching box for Saturday's game against Wisconsin."
Michigan Film Office, refundable tax credits
Michigan Film Office, refundable tax credits [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"A new issue paper from the non-partisan Senate Fiscal Agency estimates that Michigan film production tax breaks and subsidies generated the equivalent of approximately 355 full time jobs in 2009, or 1,542 if 'indirect' jobs are also counted.
During that year the film incentives' net cost to taxpayers was $37.5 million.
When the agency figures in other factors the cost comes to $193,333 per job created by the incentives, or $44,561 per job if one includes the estimate of 'indirect jobs' created."
"A new issue paper from the non-partisan Senate Fiscal Agency estimates that Michigan film production tax breaks and subsidies generated the equivalent of approximately 355 full time jobs in 2009, or 1,542 if 'indirect' jobs are also counted.
During that year the film incentives' net cost to taxpayers was $37.5 million.
When the agency figures in other factors the cost comes to $193,333 per job created by the incentives, or $44,561 per job if one includes the estimate of 'indirect jobs' created."
ACORN Is Very Much Alive; Funding Ban Dies This Week
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : ACORN Is Very Much Alive; Funding Ban Dies This Week
They're baaack.... and guess which political party is bringing them back?
They're baaack.... and guess which political party is bringing them back?
Politics Versus Gold
RealClearPolitics - Politics Versus Gold
"One of the many slick tricks of the Obama administration was to insert a provision in the massive Obamacare legislation regulating people who sell gold.
This had nothing to do with medical care but everything to do with sneaking in an extension of the government's power over gold, in a bill too big for most people to read."
...The desire to restrain or control the buying and selling of gold is just one of the many signs of the inherent conflict between the freedom of the individual and the left's attempts to control our lives.
Sneaking a provision on gold purchases and sales into massive legislation that is supposedly about medical care is just one of the many cynical tricks used to circumvent the public's right to know how they are being governed.
"One of the many slick tricks of the Obama administration was to insert a provision in the massive Obamacare legislation regulating people who sell gold.
This had nothing to do with medical care but everything to do with sneaking in an extension of the government's power over gold, in a bill too big for most people to read."
...The desire to restrain or control the buying and selling of gold is just one of the many signs of the inherent conflict between the freedom of the individual and the left's attempts to control our lives.
Sneaking a provision on gold purchases and sales into massive legislation that is supposedly about medical care is just one of the many cynical tricks used to circumvent the public's right to know how they are being governed.
Opinion: Let's reform state government
Opinion: Let's reform state government - Frank J. Donatelli - POLITICO.com
"Here are some major reforms these state policymakers could pass immediately:
Public pension reform.
State liabilities for pension funds have reached an astounding $5.2 trillion, with an additional $3 trillion shortfall.
Many states provide inflation-protected, guaranteed benefits to government workers who retire as early as age 55.
However, private-sector workers, who pay for this, have not done so well.
Millions have lost jobs, and virtually all have seen their 401(k)’s shrink.
We need some tough reforms to control public pension costs, including changing the defined-benefit plans into defined-contribution plans, barring part-time government workers from receiving full benefits and ensuring that all enrollees contribute to their own retirement and health care plans.
Republicans should follow the courageous example of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is seeking to bring these soaring costs under control."
"Here are some major reforms these state policymakers could pass immediately:
Public pension reform.
State liabilities for pension funds have reached an astounding $5.2 trillion, with an additional $3 trillion shortfall.
Many states provide inflation-protected, guaranteed benefits to government workers who retire as early as age 55.
However, private-sector workers, who pay for this, have not done so well.
Millions have lost jobs, and virtually all have seen their 401(k)’s shrink.
We need some tough reforms to control public pension costs, including changing the defined-benefit plans into defined-contribution plans, barring part-time government workers from receiving full benefits and ensuring that all enrollees contribute to their own retirement and health care plans.
Republicans should follow the courageous example of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is seeking to bring these soaring costs under control."
Overseas Stimulus Operations
Overseas Stimulus Operations NetRight Daily
"According to the U.S. Treasury, about $4.065 trillion of the national debt is held overseas, 30 percent of the total $13.4 trillion debt.
That means almost a third of all interest paid on the debt goes overseas."
This can't be good.
"According to the U.S. Treasury, about $4.065 trillion of the national debt is held overseas, 30 percent of the total $13.4 trillion debt.
That means almost a third of all interest paid on the debt goes overseas."
This can't be good.
The Big Picture
The Big Picture
"We now live in an era defined by increasing Corporate influence and authority over the individual."
"We now live in an era defined by increasing Corporate influence and authority over the individual."
Mayor: Arrested Christians 'attacked' Michigan city
Mayor: Arrested Christians 'attacked' Michigan city
"Officers arrested the Christian missionaries and illegally confiscated their video cameras, which were being used to record the events, according to the Thomas More Law Center of Ann Arbor, Mich., which is representing the defendants.
The Dearborn city attorney said the confiscated videos and cameras will be returned this week."
"Officers arrested the Christian missionaries and illegally confiscated their video cameras, which were being used to record the events, according to the Thomas More Law Center of Ann Arbor, Mich., which is representing the defendants.
The Dearborn city attorney said the confiscated videos and cameras will be returned this week."
Meme of the Week: Reductio Ad Somalia
Meme of the Week: Reductio Ad Somalia - Megan McArdle - Business - The Atlantic
"Short version of the first lesson: what's yours is what's left after you pay for what you use up, which means after taxes.
Shorter version: don't like government?
Try Somalia (and let us know how that works out for you)."
Inside the mind of madness.....
"Short version of the first lesson: what's yours is what's left after you pay for what you use up, which means after taxes.
Shorter version: don't like government?
Try Somalia (and let us know how that works out for you)."
Inside the mind of madness.....
Monday, September 27, 2010
Dem Whip: GOP majority will issue birther subpoenas
Dem Whip: GOP majority will issue birther subpoenas - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) warned Republicans will investigate President Obama's birthplace if they take over Congress."
And if Barry O'Carter had proof it wouldn't be a big deal...right....?
"House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) warned Republicans will investigate President Obama's birthplace if they take over Congress."
And if Barry O'Carter had proof it wouldn't be a big deal...right....?
Segway owner Jimi Heselden dies after riding one of his machines off cliff
Segway owner Jimi Heselden dies after riding one of his machines off cliff Mail Online
"The multi-millionaire owner of the Segway company died in a freak accident yesterday when he rode one of the high-tech two-wheel machines off a cliff and into a river."
"The multi-millionaire owner of the Segway company died in a freak accident yesterday when he rode one of the high-tech two-wheel machines off a cliff and into a river."
Local Tea Party group may have uncovered massive vote fraud in Texas | Washington Examiner
Local Tea Party group may have uncovered massive vote fraud in Texas Washington Examiner
"“What we saw shocked us,” she said.
“There was no one checking IDs, judges would vote for people that asked for help.
It was fraud, and we watched like deer in the headlights.”"
"“What we saw shocked us,” she said.
“There was no one checking IDs, judges would vote for people that asked for help.
It was fraud, and we watched like deer in the headlights.”"
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Reynolds’ Law
Reynolds’ Law « The View from Alexandria
"The government decides to try to increase the middle class by subsidizing things that middle class people have:
If middle-class people go to college and own homes, then surely if more people go to college and own homes, we’ll have more middle-class people.
But homeownership and college aren’t causes of middle-class status, they’re markers for possessing the kinds of traits — self-discipline, the ability to defer gratification, etc. — that let you enter, and stay, in the middle class.
Subsidizing the markers doesn’t produce the traits; if anything, it undermines them."
"The government decides to try to increase the middle class by subsidizing things that middle class people have:
If middle-class people go to college and own homes, then surely if more people go to college and own homes, we’ll have more middle-class people.
But homeownership and college aren’t causes of middle-class status, they’re markers for possessing the kinds of traits — self-discipline, the ability to defer gratification, etc. — that let you enter, and stay, in the middle class.
Subsidizing the markers doesn’t produce the traits; if anything, it undermines them."
Hoyer: Ethics cleaned up because Dems trying Dems still have their posts
Hoyer: Ethics cleaned up because Dems trying Dems still have their posts - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"'The fact of the matter is the ethics process is working,' Hoyer said.
'The fact of the matter is, unlike under Republicans, we haven't fired the chairman of the Ethics Committee because they went after somebody in the Democratic Party, and we haven't removed any members from the Ethics Committee.
The ethics process is working.'
When asked about holding trials before voters commit to Rangel and Waters again in November, Hoyer responded, 'I think that needs to be resolved as quickly as possible."
"'The fact of the matter is the ethics process is working,' Hoyer said.
'The fact of the matter is, unlike under Republicans, we haven't fired the chairman of the Ethics Committee because they went after somebody in the Democratic Party, and we haven't removed any members from the Ethics Committee.
The ethics process is working.'
When asked about holding trials before voters commit to Rangel and Waters again in November, Hoyer responded, 'I think that needs to be resolved as quickly as possible."
Your Insane U.S. Energy Department
Your Insane U.S. Energy Department
"In mid-September, Cathy Zoi, an Assistant Secretary of Energy, said that the U.S. Department of Energy has a “mandate” to issue regulations about what household appliances should be available to Americans in the future."
"In mid-September, Cathy Zoi, an Assistant Secretary of Energy, said that the U.S. Department of Energy has a “mandate” to issue regulations about what household appliances should be available to Americans in the future."
Worm hits computers of staff at Iran nuclear plant
The Associated Press: Worm hits computers of staff at Iran nuclear plant
"A complex computer worm capable of seizing control of industrial plants has affected the personal computers of staff working at Iran's first nuclear power station weeks before the facility is to go online, the official news agency reported Sunday."
Are worms the new nukes?
"A complex computer worm capable of seizing control of industrial plants has affected the personal computers of staff working at Iran's first nuclear power station weeks before the facility is to go online, the official news agency reported Sunday."
Are worms the new nukes?
U.S. Gift for Iraqis Offers a Primer on Corruption
U.S. Gift for Iraqis Offers a Primer on Corruption - NYTimes.com
"The laptops arrived in two shipments, on Feb. 20 and Feb. 23.
The original shipping documents mistakenly listed the computers’ destination as Umm Qasr, not Babil, which caused confusion.
By April, though, the American military had tracked them down and repeatedly tried to clear them through customs and truck them to Babil.
Then, in August, Iraqis auctioned off 4,200 of the computers — for $45,700.
The whereabouts of the rest are unknown."
"The laptops arrived in two shipments, on Feb. 20 and Feb. 23.
The original shipping documents mistakenly listed the computers’ destination as Umm Qasr, not Babil, which caused confusion.
By April, though, the American military had tracked them down and repeatedly tried to clear them through customs and truck them to Babil.
Then, in August, Iraqis auctioned off 4,200 of the computers — for $45,700.
The whereabouts of the rest are unknown."
Is Sharia Law Creeping Into American Lives?
Is Sharia Law Creeping Into American Lives?
"“Every major Muslim organization is controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood, a former FBI Agent John Guandolo said, which he said was formed to overthrow America and establish Islamic law.
“They’re having great success of implementing Shariah law, I could give you a thousand examples,’’ Guandolo said."
"“Every major Muslim organization is controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood, a former FBI Agent John Guandolo said, which he said was formed to overthrow America and establish Islamic law.
“They’re having great success of implementing Shariah law, I could give you a thousand examples,’’ Guandolo said."
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Flat-screen prices to tumble ahead of holiday season
Flat-screen prices to tumble ahead of holiday season - Sep. 23, 2010
"An historically large oversupply of LCD TV panels is causing television prices to fall right in time for the holiday shopping season."
And some said Obama's economics would be bad for Americans......geh...
"An historically large oversupply of LCD TV panels is causing television prices to fall right in time for the holiday shopping season."
And some said Obama's economics would be bad for Americans......geh...
Former Monterey Park police chief cashed out $372,559 in leave time the year he retired
Former Monterey Park police chief cashed out $372,559 in leave time the year he retired - SGVTribune.com
"The city's former police chief cashed in $372,559 in unused sick, vacation and holiday pay before he retired last year, according to city documents.
In addition, former Monterey Park Police Chief Jones Moy filed for workers' compensation benefits in the months before he left the post in September 2009."
"The city's former police chief cashed in $372,559 in unused sick, vacation and holiday pay before he retired last year, according to city documents.
In addition, former Monterey Park Police Chief Jones Moy filed for workers' compensation benefits in the months before he left the post in September 2009."
Can a bigger booze tax reduce disease, crime?
Can a bigger booze tax reduce disease, crime? - CNN.com
"Doubling the current state taxes on alcohol -- which would tack on as much as 50 cents to the price of the average six-pack or bottle of wine -- could be expected to reduce alcohol-related deaths by 35 percent, fatal car crashes by 11 percent, and the rates of sexually transmitted disease by 6 percent, according to the study."
Why not just ban alcohol?
Or just too much alcohol...or waaay too much alcohol....
Oh, it's really about more taxes....I get it.....
"Doubling the current state taxes on alcohol -- which would tack on as much as 50 cents to the price of the average six-pack or bottle of wine -- could be expected to reduce alcohol-related deaths by 35 percent, fatal car crashes by 11 percent, and the rates of sexually transmitted disease by 6 percent, according to the study."
Why not just ban alcohol?
Or just too much alcohol...or waaay too much alcohol....
Oh, it's really about more taxes....I get it.....
Coach Dantonio Makes First Public Appearance Since Heart Attack
Coach Dantonio Makes First Public Appearance Since Heart Attack
Nice video...and their daughter was Homecoming Queen!
Nice video...and their daughter was Homecoming Queen!
Top 12 Chris Christie ‘Greatest Hits’ Clips | The Blaze
Blaze Mix Video: Top 12 Chris Christie ‘Greatest Hits’ Clips The Blaze
Wow!
Send this to EVERY polititian and candidate you know!
Wow!
Send this to EVERY polititian and candidate you know!
Race maps of America
Race maps of America Mail Online
"The resulting maps may not represent what many might expect Barack Obama’s integrated rainbow nation to look like, as many cities have clear racial dividing lines."
Duh...
"The resulting maps may not represent what many might expect Barack Obama’s integrated rainbow nation to look like, as many cities have clear racial dividing lines."
Duh...
MOLLIFYING MUSLIMS, AND MUSLIFYING MOLLIES
SteynOnline - MOLLIFYING MUSLIMS, AND MUSLIFYING MOLLIES
"It’s a problem that Muslims think we’re unclean.
It’s a far worse problem that we go along with it."
"It’s a problem that Muslims think we’re unclean.
It’s a far worse problem that we go along with it."
True the Vote » Resources for Activists
True the Vote » Resources for Activists
"The Road to Rigged Elections"
"The Road to Rigged Elections"
More Guns, Less Crime Again
NRA-ILA :: More Guns, Less Crime Again
"Gun Ownership Rises to All-Time High,
Violent Crime Falls to 35-Year Low"
"Gun Ownership Rises to All-Time High,
Violent Crime Falls to 35-Year Low"
No raises for Muskegon County commissioners
No raises for Muskegon County commissioners: Small savings for an overwhelmed budget, possible morale booster MLive.com
"The chairperson will continue to make $18,584 and the 10 other commissioners will make $16,359 each."
"The chairperson will continue to make $18,584 and the 10 other commissioners will make $16,359 each."
Obama team uses flimflammery to inflate job numbers
Obama team uses flimflammery to inflate job numbers Washington Examiner
"Are you a financial adviser? You may not know it, but you've got a green job.
Are you a wholesale buyer?
You've got a green job, too.
Or maybe you're a newspaper reporter.
You, too, have a green job -- at least according to the Obama administration."
"Are you a financial adviser? You may not know it, but you've got a green job.
Are you a wholesale buyer?
You've got a green job, too.
Or maybe you're a newspaper reporter.
You, too, have a green job -- at least according to the Obama administration."
Dreams Of The President's Aunt Zeituni: Social Justice And The American Heart
Dreams Of The President's Aunt Zeituni: Social Justice And The American Heart - IBD - Investors.com
"Interestingly, the president has not shown any private charity toward his aunt, and has not relieved the taxpayer's burden of supporting her."
"Interestingly, the president has not shown any private charity toward his aunt, and has not relieved the taxpayer's burden of supporting her."
Liberal outlets try to nab John Boehner for infidelity before midterm elections
Liberal outlets try to nab John Boehner for infidelity before midterm elections - NYPOST.com
"A blogger from liberal Web site The Daily Kos pierced through Boehner's security detail at yesterday's unveiling of his leadership policy 'Pledge to America' to ask if he was sleeping with a lobbyist from the Printing Industries of America."
"A blogger from liberal Web site The Daily Kos pierced through Boehner's security detail at yesterday's unveiling of his leadership policy 'Pledge to America' to ask if he was sleeping with a lobbyist from the Printing Industries of America."
Waiting for "Superman" Released Yesterday
CARPE DIEM: Waiting for "Superman" Released Yesterday
"What 'Waiting for Superman' drives home is to improve our education system requires improving our teachers.
Requires demanding our teachers get deep in the trenches, be allowed to be flexible and innovative, persist, and to be held accountable.
This the teacher unions and the Democratic Party will not accept, even for the sake of our children.'"
"What 'Waiting for Superman' drives home is to improve our education system requires improving our teachers.
Requires demanding our teachers get deep in the trenches, be allowed to be flexible and innovative, persist, and to be held accountable.
This the teacher unions and the Democratic Party will not accept, even for the sake of our children.'"
True the Vote
True the Vote
"Vote fraud attacks the heart of our political system and threatens our rights as citizens.
When True the Vote began monitoring elections last fall in Houston, we were shocked at the fraud we discovered.
Precinct judges often failed to check voters IDs, and some even filled out ballots to “help” people vote.
These violations are just the tip of a very large and ugly iceberg.
If you are one of the millions of Americans outraged by corruption at the highest levels of our nation’s government, then you can help us stop fraud where it begins – at the polling place, in the precinct where you live, in the streets of your city.
If you care enough to help, contact us today to become part of our action plan.
A commitment of just a few hours is all it takes to help restore truth and integrity to our elections."
"Vote fraud attacks the heart of our political system and threatens our rights as citizens.
When True the Vote began monitoring elections last fall in Houston, we were shocked at the fraud we discovered.
Precinct judges often failed to check voters IDs, and some even filled out ballots to “help” people vote.
These violations are just the tip of a very large and ugly iceberg.
If you are one of the millions of Americans outraged by corruption at the highest levels of our nation’s government, then you can help us stop fraud where it begins – at the polling place, in the precinct where you live, in the streets of your city.
If you care enough to help, contact us today to become part of our action plan.
A commitment of just a few hours is all it takes to help restore truth and integrity to our elections."
Parents outraged at teachers unions after seeing documentary "Waiting for 'Superman' " - NYPOST.com
Parents outraged at teachers unions after seeing documentary "Waiting for 'Superman' "
"It's class warfare!
Fed-up parents and teachers who saw the explosive education documentary 'Waiting for 'Superman' ' yesterday were left either seething or in tears -- and calling for revolutionary change after the film's Big Apple debut.
'The passing along of children through the system is just disgusting,' said Barbara Levinson, 63, who was crying by the film's end. 'Every child should be treated as an individual.'
Viewers were also rocked by the work's portrayal of the teachers unions' protection of subpar educators.
'The laws as they stand can protect ineffective teachers who are bad -- I'm disappointed in what the union's become,' said Patricia Jordan, who won state teacher of the year in 1993.
'Effective and wonderful teachers are stifled by the ones who are problematic and hard to get rid of,' she fumed."
"It's class warfare!
Fed-up parents and teachers who saw the explosive education documentary 'Waiting for 'Superman' ' yesterday were left either seething or in tears -- and calling for revolutionary change after the film's Big Apple debut.
'The passing along of children through the system is just disgusting,' said Barbara Levinson, 63, who was crying by the film's end. 'Every child should be treated as an individual.'
Viewers were also rocked by the work's portrayal of the teachers unions' protection of subpar educators.
'The laws as they stand can protect ineffective teachers who are bad -- I'm disappointed in what the union's become,' said Patricia Jordan, who won state teacher of the year in 1993.
'Effective and wonderful teachers are stifled by the ones who are problematic and hard to get rid of,' she fumed."
Citizens' Group Helps Uncover Alleged Rampant Voter Fraud in Houston
FOXNews.com - Citizens' Group Helps Uncover Alleged Rampant Voter Fraud in Houston
"“What we saw shocked us,” she said.
“There was no one checking IDs, judges would vote for people that asked for help.
It was fraud, and we watched like deer in the headlights.”"
"“What we saw shocked us,” she said.
“There was no one checking IDs, judges would vote for people that asked for help.
It was fraud, and we watched like deer in the headlights.”"
Friday, September 24, 2010
Craig Robinson (basketball)
Craig Robinson (basketball) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"He is the older brother of First Lady Michelle Obama and the brother-in-law of U.S. President Barack Obama."
You check out his record....just like his bro-in-law.......sad
"He is the older brother of First Lady Michelle Obama and the brother-in-law of U.S. President Barack Obama."
You check out his record....just like his bro-in-law.......sad
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Mont. woman fends off bear attack with zucchini
Mont. woman fends off bear attack with zucchini - Yahoo! News
"FRENCHTOWN, Mont. – Police say a Montana woman fended off a bear attack with an unlikely weapon — a zucchini."
Is that a zucchini in your pocket or are you a bear......
"FRENCHTOWN, Mont. – Police say a Montana woman fended off a bear attack with an unlikely weapon — a zucchini."
Is that a zucchini in your pocket or are you a bear......
CARPE DIEM: If You Tax Something, You Get Less of It....
CARPE DIEM: If You Tax Something, You Get Less of It....
"MP: This is Econ 101.
Couldn't they have predicted this would happen? See previous, related CD post here."
"MP: This is Econ 101.
Couldn't they have predicted this would happen? See previous, related CD post here."
VC scoops the security pros — by two months!
The Volokh Conspiracy » VC scoops the security pros — by two months!
"For those worried about a future cyber attack that takes control of critical computerized infrastructure – in a nuclear power plant, for instance – Stuxnet is a big, loud warning shot across the bow, especially for the utility industry and government overseers of the US power grid.
Of course, VC readers heard that warning shot two months early.
And the target of DEADF007?
Uninformed speculation claims that it’s Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility — and that the facility is already toast.
If so, we’re likely to find out pretty soon."
"For those worried about a future cyber attack that takes control of critical computerized infrastructure – in a nuclear power plant, for instance – Stuxnet is a big, loud warning shot across the bow, especially for the utility industry and government overseers of the US power grid.
Of course, VC readers heard that warning shot two months early.
And the target of DEADF007?
Uninformed speculation claims that it’s Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility — and that the facility is already toast.
If so, we’re likely to find out pretty soon."
Does anyone know what the US owes?
Does anyone know what the US owes? - NYPOST.com
"How bad is the nation's debt problem?
While the official number -- $13.4 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office -- is frightening enough, some analysts say the actual figure is much, much higher.
Like a shopaholic who hides their credit card bills, the government pretends certain obligations and expenditures don't exist.
Uncle Sam really owes closer to $60 trillion, or more, and the country is close to bankrupcy."
"How bad is the nation's debt problem?
While the official number -- $13.4 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office -- is frightening enough, some analysts say the actual figure is much, much higher.
Like a shopaholic who hides their credit card bills, the government pretends certain obligations and expenditures don't exist.
Uncle Sam really owes closer to $60 trillion, or more, and the country is close to bankrupcy."
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