Qanta A. Ahmed: Fulfilling Our Duty as Muslim-Americans - WSJ.com
"According to Islamic law, Muslims are obligated to three entities: the self, God and society.
This last has been overlooked too often by Muslims and their adopted societies."
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Balance from a bracelet? All in your head
Balance from a bracelet? All in your head The Australian
"SHAQUILLE O'Neal swears by them.
The Power Balance bracelet, he says, gives him a competitive edge on the court.
It's no gimmick, he says.
It's for real.
It may be for him, but Australian authorities say the California-based company behind the wildly popular wristbands and pendants has no business claiming that they improve balance, strength and flexibility.
And they even got Power Balance to admit it.
The company wrote: 'We admit that there is no credible scientific evidence that supports our claims.'
It also agreed to give refunds to customers who believe they were cheated."
"SHAQUILLE O'Neal swears by them.
The Power Balance bracelet, he says, gives him a competitive edge on the court.
It's no gimmick, he says.
It's for real.
It may be for him, but Australian authorities say the California-based company behind the wildly popular wristbands and pendants has no business claiming that they improve balance, strength and flexibility.
And they even got Power Balance to admit it.
The company wrote: 'We admit that there is no credible scientific evidence that supports our claims.'
It also agreed to give refunds to customers who believe they were cheated."
YWCA drops the word Christian from its historic name to call itself Platform 51
YWCA drops the word Christian from its historic name to call itself Platform 51 Mail Online
"One of the country’s best-known charities has changed its name, losing the clearest link to its Christian roots.
The Young Women’s Christian Association has dropped its historic title after 156 years because ‘it no longer stands for who we are’.
Instead the organisation – which is mainly funded by legacies left by Christian supporters over 15 decades – will be known as ‘Platform 51’."
"One of the country’s best-known charities has changed its name, losing the clearest link to its Christian roots.
The Young Women’s Christian Association has dropped its historic title after 156 years because ‘it no longer stands for who we are’.
Instead the organisation – which is mainly funded by legacies left by Christian supporters over 15 decades – will be known as ‘Platform 51’."
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Electric Cars May Accelerate Global Warming
Electric Cars May Accelerate Global Warming - William Pentland - Clean Beta - Forbes
"The results, which appeared in a paper published in Energy Policy last Fall, found that for countries with dirty power supplies – like India and China – widespread adoption of electric vehicles could lead to more – not less – CO2 emissions compared to widespread adoption of gasoline based vehicles, unless dramatically less CO2 intensive."
"The results, which appeared in a paper published in Energy Policy last Fall, found that for countries with dirty power supplies – like India and China – widespread adoption of electric vehicles could lead to more – not less – CO2 emissions compared to widespread adoption of gasoline based vehicles, unless dramatically less CO2 intensive."
Monday, January 10, 2011
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Another Day, Another Misleading Think Progress Headline
Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion: Another Day, Another Misleading Think Progress Headline
"Here is the quote from The Financial Times article as reprinted by Think Progress (bold in TP original, italics mine):
The excitement started even before the show when David H. Koch, the co-owner of Koch Industries, the largest privately-own industrial conglomerate in the US, came out on stage to talk about his $2.5m sponsorship of the production. Most people applauded but there were also boos from near where I sat in the balcony, followed by an angry debate in the row in front of me, with one of the booers declaring “he’s an evil man” and a couple next to her telling her to “shut up” and to leave the theatre. [...] Once Mr Koch had left the stage, the booing stopped and the ballet started.
So an event at which most people applauded Koch, but a small number of classless people booed, gets the headline 'Theater audience boos ....'"
"Here is the quote from The Financial Times article as reprinted by Think Progress (bold in TP original, italics mine):
The excitement started even before the show when David H. Koch, the co-owner of Koch Industries, the largest privately-own industrial conglomerate in the US, came out on stage to talk about his $2.5m sponsorship of the production. Most people applauded but there were also boos from near where I sat in the balcony, followed by an angry debate in the row in front of me, with one of the booers declaring “he’s an evil man” and a couple next to her telling her to “shut up” and to leave the theatre. [...] Once Mr Koch had left the stage, the booing stopped and the ballet started.
So an event at which most people applauded Koch, but a small number of classless people booed, gets the headline 'Theater audience boos ....'"
Media Slow To Show WikiLeaks Justified Iraq War
Media Slow To Show WikiLeaks Justified Iraq War - HUMAN EVENTS
"The 2003 Iraq invasion by U.S. forces also launched a massive effort to find WMDs.
By late 2003, as determined in a review by a Wired Magazine editor of WikiLeaks documents on the issue, the Administration was losing faith WMDs would be found.
But, as Wired reports, the WikiLeaks documents clearly show 'for years afterward, U.S. troops continued to find chemical weapons labs, encounter insurgent specialists in toxins and uncover weapons of mass destruction. . . . Chemical weapons, especially, did not vanish from the Iraqi battlefield.
Remnants of Saddam's toxic arsenal, largely destroyed after the Gulf War, remained. Jihadists, insurgents and foreign (possibly Iranian) agitators turned to these stockpiles during the Iraq conflict — and may have brewed up their own deadly agents.'"
"The 2003 Iraq invasion by U.S. forces also launched a massive effort to find WMDs.
By late 2003, as determined in a review by a Wired Magazine editor of WikiLeaks documents on the issue, the Administration was losing faith WMDs would be found.
But, as Wired reports, the WikiLeaks documents clearly show 'for years afterward, U.S. troops continued to find chemical weapons labs, encounter insurgent specialists in toxins and uncover weapons of mass destruction. . . . Chemical weapons, especially, did not vanish from the Iraqi battlefield.
Remnants of Saddam's toxic arsenal, largely destroyed after the Gulf War, remained. Jihadists, insurgents and foreign (possibly Iranian) agitators turned to these stockpiles during the Iraq conflict — and may have brewed up their own deadly agents.'"
The Unveiling Of China's Raptor
The Unveiling Of China's Raptor - Investors.com
"While America has stopped production of its stealth fighter, China prepares to challenge U.S. air supremacy in the Western Pacific with its own."
"While America has stopped production of its stealth fighter, China prepares to challenge U.S. air supremacy in the Western Pacific with its own."
Michigan Teacher Pay and Benefits
Michigan Teacher Pay and Benefits [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Of all the funds spent on “instruction” in Michigan public schools in 2008, 28 percent went to employee fringe benefits.
Only five states devoted more of their resources to benefits; the national average was 22 percent."
"Of all the funds spent on “instruction” in Michigan public schools in 2008, 28 percent went to employee fringe benefits.
Only five states devoted more of their resources to benefits; the national average was 22 percent."
Friday, January 07, 2011
As governments go broke, public employee unions must share the pain
As governments go broke, public employee unions must share the pain Washington Examiner
"Their situation could be quickly and dramatically improved 'with the stroke of a pen.'
But that stroke likely won't be taken for the state's school districts for the same reason it won't for Michigan's desperate localities -- public employee unions reflexively oppose cuts in their tax-funded compensation programs, including salaries, retirement and health benefits.
White estimates that as much as $300 million could be saved merely by requiring public school employees to pay for 20 percent of their health benefits -- they currently pay nothing.
By contrast, private-sector employees with company health plans pay a nationwide average of 26 percent, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
And Cooper says Hamtramck's police and firefighter unions have steadfastly refused to renegotiate pay and benefits contracts that eat up 60 percent of the city's annual budget.
'They kind of have the Cadillac plan, and we'd kind of like the Chevy,' he told the Times."
"Their situation could be quickly and dramatically improved 'with the stroke of a pen.'
But that stroke likely won't be taken for the state's school districts for the same reason it won't for Michigan's desperate localities -- public employee unions reflexively oppose cuts in their tax-funded compensation programs, including salaries, retirement and health benefits.
White estimates that as much as $300 million could be saved merely by requiring public school employees to pay for 20 percent of their health benefits -- they currently pay nothing.
By contrast, private-sector employees with company health plans pay a nationwide average of 26 percent, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
And Cooper says Hamtramck's police and firefighter unions have steadfastly refused to renegotiate pay and benefits contracts that eat up 60 percent of the city's annual budget.
'They kind of have the Cadillac plan, and we'd kind of like the Chevy,' he told the Times."
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance: "law labels interns 'highly qualified teachers' - FoxNews.com
'Civil rights advocates are blasting new federal legislation that allows states to classify teaching interns as 'highly qualified'"
'Civil rights advocates are blasting new federal legislation that allows states to classify teaching interns as 'highly qualified'"
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Storm Warning
Storm Warning - By Andrew Stuttaford - The Corner - National Review Online
"The Swiss stopped accepting Greek bonds for repo on April 26 last year.
The changes were spotted last night by Irish researcher Lorcan Roche Kelly.
The change in relation to Irish government bonds had been made in December 2010 after ratings agencies cut Ireland’s rating to below ‘A’ status.
Very wise.
Best guess is that it’s only a matter of time before Ireland (and Greece) default, er, “restructure” their debt.
The trick will be to do this without creating a fresh crisis within a European banking system heavily exposed to those countries and, for that matter, to other heavily indebted countries now beginning to pay a real price for Brussels’ funny money"
"The Swiss stopped accepting Greek bonds for repo on April 26 last year.
The changes were spotted last night by Irish researcher Lorcan Roche Kelly.
The change in relation to Irish government bonds had been made in December 2010 after ratings agencies cut Ireland’s rating to below ‘A’ status.
Very wise.
Best guess is that it’s only a matter of time before Ireland (and Greece) default, er, “restructure” their debt.
The trick will be to do this without creating a fresh crisis within a European banking system heavily exposed to those countries and, for that matter, to other heavily indebted countries now beginning to pay a real price for Brussels’ funny money"
John Edwards engaged to Rielle Hunter
Reports: John Edwards engaged to Rielle Hunter - Jennifer Epstein - POLITICO.com
"Former presidential candidate John Edwards is engaged to longtime mistress Rielle Hunter, according to a report."
Democrat ethics....right?
"Former presidential candidate John Edwards is engaged to longtime mistress Rielle Hunter, according to a report."
Democrat ethics....right?
FACT CHECK: Mass bird, fish deaths occur regularly
My Way News - FACT CHECK: Mass bird, fish deaths occur regularly
"The reality, say biologists, is that these mass die-offs happen all the time and usually are unrelated.
Federal records show they happen on average every other day somewhere in North America.
Usually, we don't notice them and don't try to link them to each other."
"The reality, say biologists, is that these mass die-offs happen all the time and usually are unrelated.
Federal records show they happen on average every other day somewhere in North America.
Usually, we don't notice them and don't try to link them to each other."
Autism-vaccine study was 'fraud,' journal says
Autism-vaccine study was 'fraud,' journal says
"Wakefield had been confidentially paid hundreds of thousands of pounds (US dollars, euros) through a law firm under plans to launch 'class action' litigation against the vaccine."
Off with his head!
"Wakefield had been confidentially paid hundreds of thousands of pounds (US dollars, euros) through a law firm under plans to launch 'class action' litigation against the vaccine."
Off with his head!
Retracted autism study an 'elaborate fraud,' British journal finds
Retracted autism study an 'elaborate fraud,' British journal finds - CNN.com
"A now-retracted British study that linked autism to childhood vaccines was an 'elaborate fraud' that has done long-lasting damage to public health, a leading medical publication reported Wednesday."
"A now-retracted British study that linked autism to childhood vaccines was an 'elaborate fraud' that has done long-lasting damage to public health, a leading medical publication reported Wednesday."
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
19 Democrats vote against Nancy Pelosi
19 Democrats vote against Nancy Pelosi - John Bresnahan and Jonathan Allen - POLITICO.com
"The first anti-Pelosi vote during the alphabetical roll call came from Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.).
He rose to answer the call of his name and declared loudly and clearly “Heath Shuler!”
Shuler, who voted for himself, told POLITICO that Democrats will have to follow a more moderate path “if we’re going to go back out and win a majority.”"
Heath is in deep trouble with both parties.
How cool is that?
"The first anti-Pelosi vote during the alphabetical roll call came from Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.).
He rose to answer the call of his name and declared loudly and clearly “Heath Shuler!”
Shuler, who voted for himself, told POLITICO that Democrats will have to follow a more moderate path “if we’re going to go back out and win a majority.”"
Heath is in deep trouble with both parties.
How cool is that?
How to Defeat Obama
How to Defeat Obama - Dick Morris and Eileen McGann - Townhall Conservative
"The only way to break the deadlock and proceed with the urgent task of rolling back the Obama agenda is to use three key confrontations to do so:
-- The debt-limit extension.
-- The demands of states for more bailouts.
-- The 2012 budget."
"The only way to break the deadlock and proceed with the urgent task of rolling back the Obama agenda is to use three key confrontations to do so:
-- The debt-limit extension.
-- The demands of states for more bailouts.
-- The 2012 budget."
Plagiarism Double Standards at Michigan State
Plagiarism Double Standards at Michigan State [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The Mackinac Center for Public Policy claimed that Sharif Shakrani, senior scholar at the Education Policy Center at MSU and a professor of measurement and quantitative methods, plagiarized more than 800 words in a study titled “School District Consolidation Study in 10 Michigan Counties.”
Shakrani's report received widespread media attention last summer."
"The Mackinac Center for Public Policy claimed that Sharif Shakrani, senior scholar at the Education Policy Center at MSU and a professor of measurement and quantitative methods, plagiarized more than 800 words in a study titled “School District Consolidation Study in 10 Michigan Counties.”
Shakrani's report received widespread media attention last summer."
'One-man crimewave': Bag thief faces deportation for a FIFTH time - after we gave him £3,000 to go back to Algeria
'One-man crimewave': Bag thief faces deportation for a FIFTH time - after we gave him £3,000 to go back to Algeria Mail Online
"He has been branded a one-man crimewave. And despite all attempts at deportation, including being given £3,000 by the Government, he is still here.
Hakim Benmakhlouf, 29, a prolific thief is facing deportation for the fifth time after being arrested for stealing at Heathrow Airport."
European "public safety".
Do we want it here?
"He has been branded a one-man crimewave. And despite all attempts at deportation, including being given £3,000 by the Government, he is still here.
Hakim Benmakhlouf, 29, a prolific thief is facing deportation for the fifth time after being arrested for stealing at Heathrow Airport."
European "public safety".
Do we want it here?
Good drivers in Michigan can avoid points for minor offenses
Good drivers in Michigan can avoid points for minor offenses MLive.com
"The Secretary of State will mail a letter to those who qualify telling them they are eligible to take the driver-improvement course, either in a classroom, or online, to wipe out points."
No mention of any cost for this "service".
"The Secretary of State will mail a letter to those who qualify telling them they are eligible to take the driver-improvement course, either in a classroom, or online, to wipe out points."
No mention of any cost for this "service".
Mascot Politics
Mascot Politics - Investors.com
"In Hanson's own words: 'Many of the rural trailer-house compounds I saw appear to the naked eye no different from what I have seen in the Third World.
There is a Caribbean look to the junked cars, electric wires crossing between various outbuildings, plastic tarps substituting for replacement shingles, lean-tos cobbled together as auxiliary housing, pit bulls unleashed, and geese, goats and chickens roaming around the yards.'
This is a Third World culture, transplanted from Mexico, and living largely outside the scope of American law, state or federal."
"In Hanson's own words: 'Many of the rural trailer-house compounds I saw appear to the naked eye no different from what I have seen in the Third World.
There is a Caribbean look to the junked cars, electric wires crossing between various outbuildings, plastic tarps substituting for replacement shingles, lean-tos cobbled together as auxiliary housing, pit bulls unleashed, and geese, goats and chickens roaming around the yards.'
This is a Third World culture, transplanted from Mexico, and living largely outside the scope of American law, state or federal."
As we count the cost of the freeze, Government prepares for global warming
As we count the cost of the freeze, Government prepares for global warming - Telegraph
"The authorities continue to prepare for 'rising temperatures' despite a succession of unprecedentedly cold winters, says Christopher Booker"
"The authorities continue to prepare for 'rising temperatures' despite a succession of unprecedentedly cold winters, says Christopher Booker"
Raging Against “Them”
Works and Days » Raging Against “Them”
"California Got What It Wanted
The same is true of California.
Our elites liked the idea of stopping new gas and oil extraction, shutting down the nuclear power industry, freezing state east-west freeways, strangling the mining and timber industries, cutting off water to agriculture in the Central Valley, diverting revenues from fixing roads and bridges to redistributive entitlements, and praising the new multicultural state that would welcome in half the nation’s 11-15 million illegal aliens."
"California Got What It Wanted
The same is true of California.
Our elites liked the idea of stopping new gas and oil extraction, shutting down the nuclear power industry, freezing state east-west freeways, strangling the mining and timber industries, cutting off water to agriculture in the Central Valley, diverting revenues from fixing roads and bridges to redistributive entitlements, and praising the new multicultural state that would welcome in half the nation’s 11-15 million illegal aliens."
The UAW & Clubbing Baby Harp Seals
The UAW & Clubbing Baby Harp Seals RedState
"The UAW’s “Principles for Fair Union Elections” [view PDF here] is a series of 11 mostly one-sided and seemingly innocuous guidelines, a few of which are harmless, a few that are superfluous, and several which strike at the heart of an employer’s property and free speech rights."
"The UAW’s “Principles for Fair Union Elections” [view PDF here] is a series of 11 mostly one-sided and seemingly innocuous guidelines, a few of which are harmless, a few that are superfluous, and several which strike at the heart of an employer’s property and free speech rights."
The 10 Most Underreported Stories for 2010
The 10 Most Underreported Stories for 2010 - Big Journalism:
"1. The Pigford Case
You have a finite number of black farmers discriminated against by the USDA.
They are awarded a settlement.
You have over 73,000 more applicants, more than the number of actual farmers or people related to farming, all claiming a piece of the settlement.
The settlement is billions of dollars of taxpayer money.
Over 36% of the claims were already rejected due to fraud.
Instead of vetting the claims and awarding to those who were truly wronged, elected officials decide to increase the size of the settlement so everyone can get a check.
People who farmed their whole lives got the same size check as someone who never farmed."
"1. The Pigford Case
You have a finite number of black farmers discriminated against by the USDA.
They are awarded a settlement.
You have over 73,000 more applicants, more than the number of actual farmers or people related to farming, all claiming a piece of the settlement.
The settlement is billions of dollars of taxpayer money.
Over 36% of the claims were already rejected due to fraud.
Instead of vetting the claims and awarding to those who were truly wronged, elected officials decide to increase the size of the settlement so everyone can get a check.
People who farmed their whole lives got the same size check as someone who never farmed."
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
The States Can Stop Obama – Nullify Now!
The States Can Stop Obama – Nullify Now!
"The truth of the matter is all the slogans of “Don’t Tread On Me” or “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” or “We’re Mad As Hell And We’re Not Taking It Anymore,” don’t mean a thing when compared to reality; the real and actual answer to all the protests, marches, and outrage.
The answer is in our own backyards!
The States can stop every bit of it!
That’s right, the individual States can stop “Obamacare” and all other forms of out-of-control federal government mandates and “big brother” tactics.
If Arizona, Hawaii, New Hamshire, Texas, etc. want nothing to do with National Healthcare as proposed by Barack Obama or Congress, then all they have to do is say “No!”
"The truth of the matter is all the slogans of “Don’t Tread On Me” or “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” or “We’re Mad As Hell And We’re Not Taking It Anymore,” don’t mean a thing when compared to reality; the real and actual answer to all the protests, marches, and outrage.
The answer is in our own backyards!
The States can stop every bit of it!
That’s right, the individual States can stop “Obamacare” and all other forms of out-of-control federal government mandates and “big brother” tactics.
If Arizona, Hawaii, New Hamshire, Texas, etc. want nothing to do with National Healthcare as proposed by Barack Obama or Congress, then all they have to do is say “No!”
As governments go broke, public employee unions must share the pain
As governments go broke, public employee unions must share the pain Washington Examiner
"Their situation could be quickly and dramatically improved 'with the stroke of a pen.'
But that stroke likely won't be taken for the state's school districts for the same reason it won't for Michigan's desperate localities -- public employee unions reflexively oppose cuts in their tax-funded compensation programs, including salaries, retirement and health benefits.
White estimates that as much as $300 million could be saved merely by requiring public school employees to pay for 20 percent of their health benefits -- they currently pay nothing.
By contrast, private-sector employees with company health plans pay a nationwide average of 26 percent, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
And Cooper says Hamtramck's police and firefighter unions have steadfastly refused to renegotiate pay and benefits contracts that eat up 60 percent of the city's annual budget.
'They kind of have the Cadillac plan, and we'd kind of like the Chevy,' he told the Times."
"Their situation could be quickly and dramatically improved 'with the stroke of a pen.'
But that stroke likely won't be taken for the state's school districts for the same reason it won't for Michigan's desperate localities -- public employee unions reflexively oppose cuts in their tax-funded compensation programs, including salaries, retirement and health benefits.
White estimates that as much as $300 million could be saved merely by requiring public school employees to pay for 20 percent of their health benefits -- they currently pay nothing.
By contrast, private-sector employees with company health plans pay a nationwide average of 26 percent, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
And Cooper says Hamtramck's police and firefighter unions have steadfastly refused to renegotiate pay and benefits contracts that eat up 60 percent of the city's annual budget.
'They kind of have the Cadillac plan, and we'd kind of like the Chevy,' he told the Times."
DPS says teacher tried to pawn school laptop | freep.com
DPS says teacher tried to pawn school laptop freep.com Detroit Free Press
"Store staff refused to pay the teacher for the netbook –- which is engraved with the DPS “I’m In” logo on its cover -– instead confiscating it and contacting DPS officials.
Drysdale-Oriucci was suspended Thursday with pay, pending a disciplinary hearing."
"Store staff refused to pay the teacher for the netbook –- which is engraved with the DPS “I’m In” logo on its cover -– instead confiscating it and contacting DPS officials.
Drysdale-Oriucci was suspended Thursday with pay, pending a disciplinary hearing."
Illinois Has Days to Plug $13 Billion Deficit That Took Years to Produce
Illinois Has Days to Plug $13 Billion Deficit That Took Years to Produce - Bloomberg
"The legislative session that began today as the House convened will take aim at a budget deficit of at least $13 billion, including a backlog of more than $6 billion in unpaid bills and almost $4 billion in missed payments to underfunded state pensions."
"The legislative session that began today as the House convened will take aim at a budget deficit of at least $13 billion, including a backlog of more than $6 billion in unpaid bills and almost $4 billion in missed payments to underfunded state pensions."
Europe starts confiscating private pension funds
Europe starts confiscating private pension funds Washington Examiner
"If fiscal austerity becomes a real issue in the U.S. the way that it's been reaching critical mass in Europe -- don't think that U.S. lawmakers regard your either your personal wealth or money they might owe you as sacrosanct. Government has a habit of looking out for itself."
"If fiscal austerity becomes a real issue in the U.S. the way that it's been reaching critical mass in Europe -- don't think that U.S. lawmakers regard your either your personal wealth or money they might owe you as sacrosanct. Government has a habit of looking out for itself."
Detroit Public Schools: 40,000 kids to get laptops from stimulus funds
Detroit Public Schools: 40,000 kids to get laptops from stimulus funds freep.com Detroit Free Press
"Detroit Public Schools will spend $49 million in federal money to push technology in the district, including distributing 40,000 new laptop computers to students in grades 6-12 for use in class, as well as more than 5,000 new desktop computers."
"Detroit Public Schools will spend $49 million in federal money to push technology in the district, including distributing 40,000 new laptop computers to students in grades 6-12 for use in class, as well as more than 5,000 new desktop computers."
Monday, January 03, 2011
New Jersey Wants to Seize Your Unused Gift Cards
New Jersey Wants to Seize Your Unused Gift Cards - CNBC
"Lawmakers voted last year to allow the seizure of cards after two to three years as a way to raise about $80 million and help balance the state's budget.
But in November, a federal judge temporarily struck down the law.
The Record of Bergen County reports the state isn't giving up though.
State treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff has told a judge that the state will appeal the earlier ruling."
"Lawmakers voted last year to allow the seizure of cards after two to three years as a way to raise about $80 million and help balance the state's budget.
But in November, a federal judge temporarily struck down the law.
The Record of Bergen County reports the state isn't giving up though.
State treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff has told a judge that the state will appeal the earlier ruling."
Eco-bulb cost to treble: Makers cash in as the ban on old-style bulbs kicks in
Eco-bulb cost to treble: Makers cash in as the ban on old-style bulbs kicks in Mail Online
"The price of energy-saving light bulbs will treble as the final supplies of traditional bulbs dry up, industry experts have warned.
The Government has ordered energy companies to scrap the subsidies that have kept the price of eco-bulbs artificially low for the last few years.
At the same time, manufacturers are increasing wholesale prices to take advantage of the European ban on ‘energy guzzling’ old-style bulbs."
"The price of energy-saving light bulbs will treble as the final supplies of traditional bulbs dry up, industry experts have warned.
The Government has ordered energy companies to scrap the subsidies that have kept the price of eco-bulbs artificially low for the last few years.
At the same time, manufacturers are increasing wholesale prices to take advantage of the European ban on ‘energy guzzling’ old-style bulbs."
Is Barack Obama Intentionally Trying to Damage Our Economy and Security?
Is Barack Obama Intentionally Trying to Damage Our Economy and Security?
"Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal recounts an exchange with President Obama during the Gulf oil drilling moratorium. (Full disclosure: I co-wrote the book with Jindal.)
After telling Obama that the moratorium would potentially cost tens of thousands of jobs, ”The president went on to assure me that anyone who lost their job would get a check from BP.
When I explained that BP might not write them checks because it was the federal government that imposed the moratorium the president said, ‘Well, if BP won’t pay the claim, they can file for unemployment.’
I was amazed by the level of disconnect.
The people of Louisiana want to work, not collect unemployment or BP checks.”"
"Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal recounts an exchange with President Obama during the Gulf oil drilling moratorium. (Full disclosure: I co-wrote the book with Jindal.)
After telling Obama that the moratorium would potentially cost tens of thousands of jobs, ”The president went on to assure me that anyone who lost their job would get a check from BP.
When I explained that BP might not write them checks because it was the federal government that imposed the moratorium the president said, ‘Well, if BP won’t pay the claim, they can file for unemployment.’
I was amazed by the level of disconnect.
The people of Louisiana want to work, not collect unemployment or BP checks.”"
Saturday, January 01, 2011
'Redundant' Mercury comes to end of the line
'Redundant' Mercury comes to end of the line detnews.com The Detroit News
As of today, the Mercury name disappears from dealerships, marking the end of a once-heralded brand that was a step up from Ford, the everyday people's car."
As of today, the Mercury name disappears from dealerships, marking the end of a once-heralded brand that was a step up from Ford, the everyday people's car."
Top Republican prepares to leave Obama's big tent
Top Republican prepares to leave Obama's big tent The Spectator
"Huntsman is now indicating that he may resign as ambassador to China soon and run for the Republican nomination"
"Huntsman is now indicating that he may resign as ambassador to China soon and run for the Republican nomination"
Bowl game glut ruins proud football ritual
Editorial: Bowl game glut ruins proud football ritual - Sacramento Bee
"Today, too many bowls reward mediocrity.
This season is particularly putrid – 14 participating teams (at 6-6) didn't even post a winning record during the regular season."
"Today, too many bowls reward mediocrity.
This season is particularly putrid – 14 participating teams (at 6-6) didn't even post a winning record during the regular season."
Charge NYC Union Leaders with Negligent Homicide
Charge NYC Union Leaders with Negligent Homicide - Big Government
"For too long, Big Labor has been allowed to hold taxpayers hostage in order to get their way at the bargaining table.
And this time, their utter selfishness may have contributed to the deaths of two innocent people."
"For too long, Big Labor has been allowed to hold taxpayers hostage in order to get their way at the bargaining table.
And this time, their utter selfishness may have contributed to the deaths of two innocent people."
Friday, December 31, 2010
Union bailout coming!
Lee Bellinger's Executive Bulletin
"Enter Congressman John Mica (R-FL) to the rescue of overpaid, under-worked government employees!
The incoming chairman of the House Transportation Committee, Mica is a powerful backer of continuing the Obama Administration's backdoor bailout of bankrupt state governments.
This state debt nationalization scam is officially known as Build America Bonds (BABs).
Its insidious effect is to enable financially reckless states to borrow even more from bond markets rather than be forced to address their bloated budgets."
"Enter Congressman John Mica (R-FL) to the rescue of overpaid, under-worked government employees!
The incoming chairman of the House Transportation Committee, Mica is a powerful backer of continuing the Obama Administration's backdoor bailout of bankrupt state governments.
This state debt nationalization scam is officially known as Build America Bonds (BABs).
Its insidious effect is to enable financially reckless states to borrow even more from bond markets rather than be forced to address their bloated budgets."
Top Ten Charts of 2010
Top Ten Charts of 2010 The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
"The Top Ten Heritage Charts are below"
"The Top Ten Heritage Charts are below"
New York City streets unplowed, but at least sanitation workers retire well
New York City streets unplowed, but at least sanitation workers retire well Washington Examiner
"nearly 180 retired employees make over $66,000 year -- in other words, over and above the maximum salary of currently working employees.
In fact, 20 retirees make upwards of $90,000 in retirement, up to $132,360.
Couple this with how notoriously difficult it is to fire a public employee, and you'll see why a public employee crashing a snow plow into a car doesn't rattle city officials."
"nearly 180 retired employees make over $66,000 year -- in other words, over and above the maximum salary of currently working employees.
In fact, 20 retirees make upwards of $90,000 in retirement, up to $132,360.
Couple this with how notoriously difficult it is to fire a public employee, and you'll see why a public employee crashing a snow plow into a car doesn't rattle city officials."
Illegal aliens are illegal and alien
EDITORIAL: Illegal aliens are illegal and alien - Washington Times
"Are 'illegal aliens' simply misunderstood 'undocumented immigrants?'
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Diversity Committee believes so, and it's engaged in a campaign to 'inform and sensitize journalists as to the best language to use when writing and reporting' on the issue.
That may sound nice, but there is nothing insensitive about calling a crime a crime."
"Are 'illegal aliens' simply misunderstood 'undocumented immigrants?'
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Diversity Committee believes so, and it's engaged in a campaign to 'inform and sensitize journalists as to the best language to use when writing and reporting' on the issue.
That may sound nice, but there is nothing insensitive about calling a crime a crime."
Dyson uninvents the vacuum cleaner
Dyson uninvents the vacuum cleaner - Telegraph
"Dyson’s latest vacuum cleaner does away with the bag, the cable and most of the appliance as well"
"Dyson’s latest vacuum cleaner does away with the bag, the cable and most of the appliance as well"
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Oops! Mich. repeals penalties for some drug crimes
Oops! Mich. repeals penalties for some drug crimes - FoxNews.com
"in December, lawmakers engrossed in a busy and lengthy lame-duck session failed to include those penalties in a drug sentencing bill.
When Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed that bill last week, the penalties for synthetic marijuana and BZP were repealed."
"in December, lawmakers engrossed in a busy and lengthy lame-duck session failed to include those penalties in a drug sentencing bill.
When Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed that bill last week, the penalties for synthetic marijuana and BZP were repealed."
Coming Soon: Higher Business Payroll Taxes [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Coming Soon: Higher Business Payroll Taxes [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The state of Michigan owes the federal government $3.8 billion in unemployment insurance loans and will have to start making $150 million a year on interest payments if Congress doesn’t extend a waiver by Friday"
"The state of Michigan owes the federal government $3.8 billion in unemployment insurance loans and will have to start making $150 million a year on interest payments if Congress doesn’t extend a waiver by Friday"
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The Midwest Wind Surtax - WSJ.com
Review & Outlook: The Midwest Wind Surtax - WSJ.com
"You'd think poor Michigan has enough economic troubles without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission placing a $300 million to $500 million annual surtax on the state's electric utility bills.
But on December 16 FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff announced new rules that would essentially socialize the cost of transmission lines across 13 states in the Midwest.
That region-wide pricing scheme, according to a study commissioned by utility companies, will force Michigan to pay about 20% of as much as $20 billion in new high-voltage transmission lines—though Michigan businesses and homeowners will get little benefit.
Thanks to FERC's new tariff, nearly everything ..."
"You'd think poor Michigan has enough economic troubles without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission placing a $300 million to $500 million annual surtax on the state's electric utility bills.
But on December 16 FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff announced new rules that would essentially socialize the cost of transmission lines across 13 states in the Midwest.
That region-wide pricing scheme, according to a study commissioned by utility companies, will force Michigan to pay about 20% of as much as $20 billion in new high-voltage transmission lines—though Michigan businesses and homeowners will get little benefit.
Thanks to FERC's new tariff, nearly everything ..."
--Editorial - NYPOST.com
--Editorial - NYPOST.com
"As long as Mayor Mike is in the dock, let us also note that when it comes to building a mosque near Ground Zero, he has from the start stood behind the First Amendment -- sort of.
That is, he likes the part that gives Muslims the right to build a house of worship just about anywhere they want.
But the part guaranteeing a separation between religion and government?
Not so much.
That much became obvious last week with the release of e-mails demonstrating that City Hall did much more than offer the mosque's organizers routine help.
In fact, it turns out that Team Bloomberg was heavily involved in operating the political machinery needed to ensure that various regulatory agencies approved the controversial project -- which has rightly drawn the ire of many 9/11 survivors and victims' families.
Even to the point of pressing Community Board 1 to cast an approving vote -- so that the chairman of the Landmarks Preservation Commission could be given the 'political cover' he so urgently sought before his agency denied landmark status to the existing building."
"As long as Mayor Mike is in the dock, let us also note that when it comes to building a mosque near Ground Zero, he has from the start stood behind the First Amendment -- sort of.
That is, he likes the part that gives Muslims the right to build a house of worship just about anywhere they want.
But the part guaranteeing a separation between religion and government?
Not so much.
That much became obvious last week with the release of e-mails demonstrating that City Hall did much more than offer the mosque's organizers routine help.
In fact, it turns out that Team Bloomberg was heavily involved in operating the political machinery needed to ensure that various regulatory agencies approved the controversial project -- which has rightly drawn the ire of many 9/11 survivors and victims' families.
Even to the point of pressing Community Board 1 to cast an approving vote -- so that the chairman of the Landmarks Preservation Commission could be given the 'political cover' he so urgently sought before his agency denied landmark status to the existing building."
Japan and the Limits of Keynesianism
Japan and the Limits of Keynesianism - Megan McArdle - Business - The Atlantic
"Japan and the Limits of Keynesianism
Japan's budget is in a truly terrifying state.
Reading about the government's behavior reminds me of the worst accounts of compulsive spenders on the verge of personal bankruptcy--a sort of 'What the hell, we're screwed anyway, so let's not think about it and maybe go to Cabo for the weekend.'
The budget's structural position is what is known technically to economists as 'completely hosed'; borrowing now exceeds tax revenue, and debt service costs now eat up almost half of the tax revenue the government collects.
'Unsustainable' is too weak to describe the situation; I don't know how they're doing it now."
Japan is simply America, Michigan, Muskegon, Norton Shores ...a few years down the road.
Will we ever wise up?
"Japan and the Limits of Keynesianism
Japan's budget is in a truly terrifying state.
Reading about the government's behavior reminds me of the worst accounts of compulsive spenders on the verge of personal bankruptcy--a sort of 'What the hell, we're screwed anyway, so let's not think about it and maybe go to Cabo for the weekend.'
The budget's structural position is what is known technically to economists as 'completely hosed'; borrowing now exceeds tax revenue, and debt service costs now eat up almost half of the tax revenue the government collects.
'Unsustainable' is too weak to describe the situation; I don't know how they're doing it now."
Japan is simply America, Michigan, Muskegon, Norton Shores ...a few years down the road.
Will we ever wise up?
Texas pastor found with valuables says she's not a thief, she was protecting parishoners' belongings
Texas pastor found with valuables says she's not a thief, she was protecting parishoners' belongings Mail Online
"A Texas pastor caught with more than $10,000 worth of fur coats, designer purses and electronics insists she was protecting a parishioner's valuables from thieves, not stealing them.
Sandy McGriff, co-founder of the Church of the Living God, was caught by police loading Serita Agnew's goods into her car.
The 52-year-old claims she was picking up a peach cobbler from a friend when she detoured past church member Agnew's home."
"A Texas pastor caught with more than $10,000 worth of fur coats, designer purses and electronics insists she was protecting a parishioner's valuables from thieves, not stealing them.
Sandy McGriff, co-founder of the Church of the Living God, was caught by police loading Serita Agnew's goods into her car.
The 52-year-old claims she was picking up a peach cobbler from a friend when she detoured past church member Agnew's home."
The Four Questions Every Liberal Must Be Asked
American Thinker: The Four Questions Every Liberal Must Be Asked
"Ever notice how liberals like to spend money...particularly other people's money?"
"Ever notice how liberals like to spend money...particularly other people's money?"
The Unions Liable
The Unions Liable - Investors.com
"New York City's lethal non-response to this week's blizzard will deflate Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plans for a vanity presidential candidacy, as it should.
But in casting blame, look for the union label."
"New York City's lethal non-response to this week's blizzard will deflate Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plans for a vanity presidential candidacy, as it should.
But in casting blame, look for the union label."
U.S. House members will keep a few perks, including cars
U.S. House members will keep a few perks, including cars lansingstatejournal.com Lansing State Journal
"Republicans taking control of the U.S. House in January say they'll trim members' office budgets by 5%, but Congress members will keep a few perks, including taxpayer-paid leases for vehicles -- ranging from compacts to SUVs to offices on wheels -- for their personal use."
Well DUH!
They are our betters!
Get over it... or get them OUT!
"Republicans taking control of the U.S. House in January say they'll trim members' office budgets by 5%, but Congress members will keep a few perks, including taxpayer-paid leases for vehicles -- ranging from compacts to SUVs to offices on wheels -- for their personal use."
Well DUH!
They are our betters!
Get over it... or get them OUT!
Ordained minister Sarah Samuelson arraigned on charges of hosting underage drinking party in North Muskegon
Ordained minister Sarah Samuelson arraigned on charges of hosting underage drinking party in North Muskegon MLive.com
"When police were called to the home about 11 p.m., the guests ran, many jumping out of windows, most of them without shoes or coats, Korabik said.
The approximately 15 people caught by police allegedly admitted drinking and received minor in possession of alcohol citations."
Heh...
All of them were likely to go to heaven anyway......right?
Or heck....
"When police were called to the home about 11 p.m., the guests ran, many jumping out of windows, most of them without shoes or coats, Korabik said.
The approximately 15 people caught by police allegedly admitted drinking and received minor in possession of alcohol citations."
Heh...
All of them were likely to go to heaven anyway......right?
Or heck....
Sanitation Union Fires Back At Accusations Of Slow-Down
Sanitation Union Fires Back At Accusations Of Slow-Down
"The chairman of the Municipal Labor Committee, Local 831, which represents men and women of the New York City Sanitation Department says there is no truth behind a rumor that his members worked slower during the blizzard of 2010"
OK.
So, if this is their BEST......meebee we ought to explore an alternative to the monopoly?
"The chairman of the Municipal Labor Committee, Local 831, which represents men and women of the New York City Sanitation Department says there is no truth behind a rumor that his members worked slower during the blizzard of 2010"
OK.
So, if this is their BEST......meebee we ought to explore an alternative to the monopoly?
Ford brings stop/start system to U.S.
Ford brings stop/start system to U.S. - AutoWeek Magazine
"Ford will equip many of its U.S. cars and SUVs with stop/start technology, beginning in 2012, which automatically shuts down the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop, cutting down on fuel use and emissions."
"Ford will equip many of its U.S. cars and SUVs with stop/start technology, beginning in 2012, which automatically shuts down the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop, cutting down on fuel use and emissions."
Vroom Vroom: Silent electric cars need noises
Vroom Vroom: Silent electric cars need noises - Yahoo! News
"Figures compiled by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show pedestrians and cyclists are twice as likely to be hit by a hybrid electric vehicle running silently at low speed than by a car with a normal engine."
The bike lobby rules!
"Figures compiled by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show pedestrians and cyclists are twice as likely to be hit by a hybrid electric vehicle running silently at low speed than by a car with a normal engine."
The bike lobby rules!
Good News: 9-year-old Spring Lake Township girl empties her piggy bank for worthy cause
Good News: 9-year-old Spring Lake Township girl empties her piggy bank for worthy cause MLive.com
"Instead, she donated the money to an agency that helps prisoners."
Another feel goody tale that celebrates "giving" by the private sector to those who suck the marrow out of our society.
$43 is worth an entire column?
Maybe we'll see another feel goody that announces local public unions are reducing their pay and benefits to that of us local workers.
Yeah, right.
"Instead, she donated the money to an agency that helps prisoners."
Another feel goody tale that celebrates "giving" by the private sector to those who suck the marrow out of our society.
$43 is worth an entire column?
Maybe we'll see another feel goody that announces local public unions are reducing their pay and benefits to that of us local workers.
Yeah, right.
Lil Mama Booed During New York Performance
Lil Mama Booed During New York Performance - The Boombox
"Lil Mama acted as the special guest during Chris Brown's 'All Black Christmas Extravaganza,' at Webster Hall on Thursday (Dec. 23)."
Imagine if an "artist" promoted "an all white Christmas".
Yes, there are two Americas.
And it's getting worse.
"Lil Mama acted as the special guest during Chris Brown's 'All Black Christmas Extravaganza,' at Webster Hall on Thursday (Dec. 23)."
Imagine if an "artist" promoted "an all white Christmas".
Yes, there are two Americas.
And it's getting worse.
Is the Republican Party Finished?
American Thinker: Is the Republican Party Finished?
"The lame-duck session of the 111th Congress proved one thing beyond a doubt: the Republican Party does not represent the interests of conservatives."
That's why we Tea Partiers are polishing our pitch forks!
"The lame-duck session of the 111th Congress proved one thing beyond a doubt: the Republican Party does not represent the interests of conservatives."
That's why we Tea Partiers are polishing our pitch forks!
Notre Dame's Fr. Jenkins Pins Delays in Lizzy Seeberg Case on 'Discrepancies'
Notre Dame's Fr. Jenkins Pins Delays in Lizzy Seeberg Case on 'Discrepancies'
"He did not explain how, if he still does not know the details of the case, he could be so sure that the investigation had been handled well. Or if he does now know the facts of the case despite his best efforts to steer clear, why has he still not picked up the phone and called the Seebergs"
Do NOT trust university bosses to protect your children!
They care only about protecting their never ending money machine for their own benefit.
"He did not explain how, if he still does not know the details of the case, he could be so sure that the investigation had been handled well. Or if he does now know the facts of the case despite his best efforts to steer clear, why has he still not picked up the phone and called the Seebergs"
Do NOT trust university bosses to protect your children!
They care only about protecting their never ending money machine for their own benefit.
The Real "Party of No"
CARPE DIEM: Economists: The Real "Party of No"
'Economists are the real 'Party of No.'
They keep saying that there is no such thing as a free lunch — and politicians keep on getting elected by promising free lunches.
Nothing is easier for politicians than to play Santa Claus by promising benefits without mentioning the costs — or lying about the costs and leaving it to future governments to figure out what to do when the money runs out.'
~Thomas Sowell"
'Economists are the real 'Party of No.'
They keep saying that there is no such thing as a free lunch — and politicians keep on getting elected by promising free lunches.
Nothing is easier for politicians than to play Santa Claus by promising benefits without mentioning the costs — or lying about the costs and leaving it to future governments to figure out what to do when the money runs out.'
~Thomas Sowell"
111th Congress Added More Debt Than First 100 Congresses Combined: $10,429 Per Person in U.S.
111th Congress Added More Debt Than First 100 Congresses Combined: $10,429 Per Person in U.S. CNSnews.com
"The federal government has accumulated more new debt--$3.22 trillion ($3,220,103,625,307.29)—during the tenure of the 111th Congress than it did during the first 100 Congresses combined, according to official debt figures published by the U.S. Treasury."
"The federal government has accumulated more new debt--$3.22 trillion ($3,220,103,625,307.29)—during the tenure of the 111th Congress than it did during the first 100 Congresses combined, according to official debt figures published by the U.S. Treasury."
Belgian activist priest admits sexual abuse
Belgian activist priest admits sexual abuse Top AP Stories Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
"A Belgian priest has confessed to a child sex-abuse accusation that came to light during a campaign to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work fighting globalization's impact on developing countries."
A little diddle shouldn't bother the GorebalWarmists.
"A Belgian priest has confessed to a child sex-abuse accusation that came to light during a campaign to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work fighting globalization's impact on developing countries."
A little diddle shouldn't bother the GorebalWarmists.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
The NEXT 10 City Pensions That Will Run Out Of Money
The NEXT 10 City Pensions That Will Run Out Of Money
"The first total municipal pension default happened last week: Prichard, Ala. ran out of money stopped mailing pension checks.
Hundreds of cities could be right behind."
"The first total municipal pension default happened last week: Prichard, Ala. ran out of money stopped mailing pension checks.
Hundreds of cities could be right behind."
Privatization at Ford Airport is painful but should create savings for fliers
Editorial: Privatization at Ford Airport is painful but should create savings for fliers MLive.com
"Ford airport is among the last in the state to privatize this service. Union-scale parking attendant jobs pay considerably more than the current market rate,"
"Ford airport is among the last in the state to privatize this service. Union-scale parking attendant jobs pay considerably more than the current market rate,"
Carpenters union hires pickets to protest downtown Grand Rapids construction sites
Carpenters union hires pickets to protest downtown Grand Rapids construction sites MLive.com
“We're just being paid to hold up the sign,” said one of the pickets"
“We're just being paid to hold up the sign,” said one of the pickets"
Bridgewater Place in downtown Grand Rapids faces foreclosure sale
Bridgewater Place in downtown Grand Rapids faces foreclosure sale MLive.com
"Bridgewater Place, downtown's largest office building, is scheduled for a foreclosure sale in January after its owners apparently defaulted on $36 million in debt."
"Bridgewater Place, downtown's largest office building, is scheduled for a foreclosure sale in January after its owners apparently defaulted on $36 million in debt."
New first-class stamps are 'forever'
My Way News - APNewsBreak: New first-class stamps are 'forever'
"The Postal Service lost $8.5 billion in the year ending Sept. 30, even after trimming more than 100,000 jobs in recent years, and estimates it will lose $6 billion to $7 billion in the next year."
"The Postal Service lost $8.5 billion in the year ending Sept. 30, even after trimming more than 100,000 jobs in recent years, and estimates it will lose $6 billion to $7 billion in the next year."
Do other lines always move faster?
TVKim- Watching: Kim's Picks- Do other lines always move faster?
"Do other lines always move faster?
There's an old saying, 'The other line always moves faster.'
When you're tired and stuck in a busy store, it feels true.
Your line seems to take forever to move.
But is that actually what's happening?
This engineer discusses how checkout lines work."
"Do other lines always move faster?
There's an old saying, 'The other line always moves faster.'
When you're tired and stuck in a busy store, it feels true.
Your line seems to take forever to move.
But is that actually what's happening?
This engineer discusses how checkout lines work."
Monday, December 27, 2010
In Michigan, Hamtramck Pleads for a Bankruptcy Option
In Michigan, Hamtramck Pleads for a Bankruptcy Option - NYTimes.com
“We can make it until March 1 — maybe,”"
“We can make it until March 1 — maybe,”"
Illegal Steroid Use Among Police Officers 'a Big Problem'
Illegal Steroid Use Among Police Officers 'a Big Problem'
"'I think overall, it's kind of like alcohol,' Conte said.
'If you're a jerk when you're sober, you're going to be more of a jerk when you're using.'"
"'I think overall, it's kind of like alcohol,' Conte said.
'If you're a jerk when you're sober, you're going to be more of a jerk when you're using.'"
KWHS grad died in snowboarding accident
KWHS grad died in snowboarding accident
"Craig Shirley, 23, died after a colliding with a mother and her 5-year-old daughter who were stopped in the middle of the difficult, black diamond-rated Dreadnaught run, which was covered in glare ice, David Shirley said."
"Craig Shirley, 23, died after a colliding with a mother and her 5-year-old daughter who were stopped in the middle of the difficult, black diamond-rated Dreadnaught run, which was covered in glare ice, David Shirley said."
Friday, December 24, 2010
Saved by Christmas
American Thinker: Saved by Christmas
"When the boy awoke, he was in a military hospital, being treated for a gunshot wound and malnutrition.
For the first time he could remember, he slept in a bed and was fed three meals a day.
After recuperating, he was placed on a train and taken on a long journey to an orphanage near Bremen, Germany."
READ THIS!
"When the boy awoke, he was in a military hospital, being treated for a gunshot wound and malnutrition.
For the first time he could remember, he slept in a bed and was fed three meals a day.
After recuperating, he was placed on a train and taken on a long journey to an orphanage near Bremen, Germany."
READ THIS!
US hopes cheer markets
FT.com / Equities - US hopes cheer markets
"I’ve been doing this job long enough to recognise when the markets are entering a new phase of madness that leaves me scratching my head with bemusement,” said Albert Edwards, global strategist at Société Générale, in a recent note.
“The notion that we are in a sustainable economic recovery is as ludicrous as it was in 2005-07"
"I’ve been doing this job long enough to recognise when the markets are entering a new phase of madness that leaves me scratching my head with bemusement,” said Albert Edwards, global strategist at Société Générale, in a recent note.
“The notion that we are in a sustainable economic recovery is as ludicrous as it was in 2005-07"
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Navy Uses Railgun To Launch Fighter Jet
Navy Uses Railgun To Launch Fighter Jet - Slashdot
"'The Navy developed its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System as a replacement for the steam catapults currently used on aircraft carriers."
"'The Navy developed its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System as a replacement for the steam catapults currently used on aircraft carriers."
Which Republicans Sold Out?
GOPUSA » Commentary » Morris: Which Republicans Sold Out?
"So who sold out?
Thad Cochran, Mississippi
Bob Corker, Tennessee
Mike Crapo, Idaho
Tom Coburn, Oklahoma
Lamar Alexander, Tennessee
Johnny Isakson, Georgia
Let's remember."
"So who sold out?
Thad Cochran, Mississippi
Bob Corker, Tennessee
Mike Crapo, Idaho
Tom Coburn, Oklahoma
Lamar Alexander, Tennessee
Johnny Isakson, Georgia
Let's remember."
In St. Paul schools, the not-so-sweet life
In St. Paul schools, the not-so-sweet life StarTribune.com
"Reminders have been sent to teachers, students and parents that 'sweet, sticky, fat-laden [and] salty treats' aren't allowed during the school day"
"Reminders have been sent to teachers, students and parents that 'sweet, sticky, fat-laden [and] salty treats' aren't allowed during the school day"
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
In St. Paul schools, the not-so-sweet life
In St. Paul schools, the not-so-sweet life StarTribune.com
"Jill Gebeke made it a habit to reward herself with a small piece of chocolate after lunch every day.
It's hard work being a school principal, after all.
But the chocolate rewards ended last month when some first- and second-graders caught her.
'I thought you said this was a sweet-free zone,' they reminded her."
"Jill Gebeke made it a habit to reward herself with a small piece of chocolate after lunch every day.
It's hard work being a school principal, after all.
But the chocolate rewards ended last month when some first- and second-graders caught her.
'I thought you said this was a sweet-free zone,' they reminded her."
John Galt Tells Oregon Politicians to Screw Off
John Galt Tells Oregon Politicians to Screw Off « International Liberty
"The most noteworthy result is that about one-fourth of rich taxpayers have disappeared"
"The most noteworthy result is that about one-fourth of rich taxpayers have disappeared"
Gulf oil spill voted the top news story of 2010
Gulf oil spill voted the top news story of 2010 - The Hill's E2-Wire
"The Gulf oil spill was the top news story of 2010, according to a poll of news editors conducted by The Associated Press"
um, according to a poll of liberal news editors.
Right?
"The Gulf oil spill was the top news story of 2010, according to a poll of news editors conducted by The Associated Press"
um, according to a poll of liberal news editors.
Right?
Labor department fails to release union corruption tracking report
Labor department fails to release union corruption tracking report The Daily Caller
"The Office of Labor Management Statistics (OLMS) was supposed to release an annual report tracking labor unions and evidence of corruption in union leadership in January 2010 but still hasn’t released the document.
OLMS, which falls under the Department of Labor, has released no such tracking report since George W. Bush’s administration"
"The Office of Labor Management Statistics (OLMS) was supposed to release an annual report tracking labor unions and evidence of corruption in union leadership in January 2010 but still hasn’t released the document.
OLMS, which falls under the Department of Labor, has released no such tracking report since George W. Bush’s administration"
Suspect package holds up airport
Suspect package holds up airport theadvertiser.com The Advertiser
"The airport was briefly shut down as authorities investigated a suspicious package that turned out to contain a frozen chicken and a head lamp"
"The airport was briefly shut down as authorities investigated a suspicious package that turned out to contain a frozen chicken and a head lamp"
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Detroit Is Halting Garbage Pickup, Police Patrols In 20% Of City: Expect Bankruptcy In 2011
Detroit Is Halting Garbage Pickup, Police Patrols In 20% Of City: Expect Bankruptcy In 2011
"Of course the Mayor's office did not say they would abandon sections of the city to gangs.
But how the hell can repurposing as described above possibly mean anything else?"
"Of course the Mayor's office did not say they would abandon sections of the city to gangs.
But how the hell can repurposing as described above possibly mean anything else?"
There's a mini ice age coming
There's a mini ice age coming, says man who beats weather experts
"Piers Corbyn not only predicted the current weather, but he believes things are going to get much worse"
"Piers Corbyn not only predicted the current weather, but he believes things are going to get much worse"
U.S. to have Highest Corporate Tax Rate in the World
U.S. to have Highest Corporate Tax Rate in the World The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
Japan’s reduction will leave the U.S. in the uncomfortable position of having the highest corporate income tax rate in the industrialized world
Japan’s reduction will leave the U.S. in the uncomfortable position of having the highest corporate income tax rate in the industrialized world
U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hit Record Low in 2009: CDC
U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hit Record Low in 2009: CDC
"The decline in teen pregnancy is largely because of a drop in vaginal intercourse, said Dr. Lawrence B. Friedman, a professor of pediatrics and director of the division of adolescent medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
'That doesn't mean decreases in sexual activity, but just alternate intimacies that teenagers are discovering or rediscovering,'"
I'm thinking we can credit President "squirter" Clinton for this?
"The decline in teen pregnancy is largely because of a drop in vaginal intercourse, said Dr. Lawrence B. Friedman, a professor of pediatrics and director of the division of adolescent medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
'That doesn't mean decreases in sexual activity, but just alternate intimacies that teenagers are discovering or rediscovering,'"
I'm thinking we can credit President "squirter" Clinton for this?
Feds save millions after undocumented immigrants lose benefits
Feds save millions after undocumented immigrants lose benefits The Salt Lake Tribune
“It’s saving our children from additional debt,”"
YES!!!
“It’s saving our children from additional debt,”"
YES!!!
Back up your blogger.com blog
confessions of a freeware junkie: Back up your blogger.com blog: Blogger Backup Utility 1.0.9.23
"If you run a Blogger.com blog (like CFJ – come on, it’s a freeware site!), then you might be interested in this app."
"If you run a Blogger.com blog (like CFJ – come on, it’s a freeware site!), then you might be interested in this app."
Do you think teens know the difference between Madison and Marx?
Do you think teens know the difference between Madison and Marx? A More Perfect Blog
"a new national poll reveals that 42 percent of Americans wrongly attribute Marx’s famous communist slogan, “from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs,” to one of the country’s Founding documents."
"a new national poll reveals that 42 percent of Americans wrongly attribute Marx’s famous communist slogan, “from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs,” to one of the country’s Founding documents."
Monday, December 20, 2010
CBS ‘60 Minutes’ shines spotlight on the states’ budget and pension crises
CFFR » CBS ‘60 Minutes’ shines spotlight on the states’ budget and pension crises
"Steve Kroft reports on the precarious financial conditions many states are facing — including California — and what they’re doing about it"
"Steve Kroft reports on the precarious financial conditions many states are facing — including California — and what they’re doing about it"
Paid to Leave: Generous Teacher Buyouts at East Lansing Public Schools
Paid to Leave: Generous Teacher Buyouts at East Lansing Public Schools [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
“If the goal is to save money by incentivizing teachers to retire, the incentive for teachers is to hang around until you are the top three,” Van Beek said.
“Can you hang around for $35,000, $40,000?
Buy a boat when you retire?
Yeah.”"
“If the goal is to save money by incentivizing teachers to retire, the incentive for teachers is to hang around until you are the top three,” Van Beek said.
“Can you hang around for $35,000, $40,000?
Buy a boat when you retire?
Yeah.”"
YOUR SECOND AMENDMENT AT WORK.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » YOUR SECOND AMENDMENT AT WORK. “Intent on killing his ex-girlfriend, Sharp picked up a knife,
"When seconds count, the police are only minutes away. That’s not their fault — it’s just physics."
"When seconds count, the police are only minutes away. That’s not their fault — it’s just physics."
Sunday, December 19, 2010
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