Pjamas Media » Even FDR Understood: No Collective Bargaining for Public Servants
"These are the reasons why even an ultimate liberal like Franklin Delano Roosevelt agreed with me that there should be no collective bargaining for public servants.
As quoted by Michael Walsh in yesterday’s New York Post, Roosevelt said:
All government employees should realize that the process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into public service.
It has its distinct and insurmountable limitations when applied to public-personnel management.
The very nature and purposes of government make it impossible for administrative officials to represent fully or to bind the employer in mutual discussions with government employee organizations.
The employer is the whole people."
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Does Obama Want $8 Gasoline?
Does Obama Want $8 Gasoline? - Investors.com
"A virtual regulatory ban continues today.
At least 103 drilling permits await approval by a federal government that has not approved a single new permit since the moratorium was allegedly lifted last October.
The administration has announced that the eastern Gulf and the Atlantic and Pacific coasts will be off-limits for the next seven years.
The Interior Department has canceled four pending lease sales in Alaska."
"A virtual regulatory ban continues today.
At least 103 drilling permits await approval by a federal government that has not approved a single new permit since the moratorium was allegedly lifted last October.
The administration has announced that the eastern Gulf and the Atlantic and Pacific coasts will be off-limits for the next seven years.
The Interior Department has canceled four pending lease sales in Alaska."
We're being lied to: GDP economic growth revised sharply lower
theblogprof: We're being lied to: GDP economic growth revised sharply lower
"...Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic activity, was revised lower to an annual growth rate of 2.8% in the three months ending in December. The initial reading had been for a 3.2% growth rate in the period.
That's a surprising dip, given that economists were expecting the rate to be revised upward to 3.3%."
"...Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic activity, was revised lower to an annual growth rate of 2.8% in the three months ending in December. The initial reading had been for a 3.2% growth rate in the period.
That's a surprising dip, given that economists were expecting the rate to be revised upward to 3.3%."
While you were watching Wisconsin
While you were watching Wisconsin Michigan Taxes Too Much
"Americans for Limited Government (ALG) President Bill Wilson today issued the following statement praising committee passage of HR 1593 in Oklahoma that would bring an end to a state mandate that municipalities that have more than a 35,000 population must engage in collective bargaining with public employees:"
"Americans for Limited Government (ALG) President Bill Wilson today issued the following statement praising committee passage of HR 1593 in Oklahoma that would bring an end to a state mandate that municipalities that have more than a 35,000 population must engage in collective bargaining with public employees:"
Michigan retirees: Raise your hands if you want your pensions taxed
Daily Grit by Wes Thorp: Michigan retirees: Raise your hands if you want your pensions taxed
"For the record, I consider myself to be a conservative of the Barry Goldwater variety.
My ties to the Republican party are becoming a memory."
"For the record, I consider myself to be a conservative of the Barry Goldwater variety.
My ties to the Republican party are becoming a memory."
Better Pay Your Parking Tickets!
CORE PRINCIPLES: Better Pay Your Parking Tickets!
"Legislation has been introduced in the House and the Senate to prohibit the Secretary of State from renewing your driver's license if you have three or more unpaind parking tickets."
"Legislation has been introduced in the House and the Senate to prohibit the Secretary of State from renewing your driver's license if you have three or more unpaind parking tickets."
U.S. Manufacturing: More Output, Fewer Workers
CARPE DIEM: U.S. Manufacturing: More Output, Fewer Workers
"I have featured the graphs above before on CD, and they were the basis for this op-ed in today's WSJ, 'The Truth About U.S. Manufacturing' (also available here)."
"I have featured the graphs above before on CD, and they were the basis for this op-ed in today's WSJ, 'The Truth About U.S. Manufacturing' (also available here)."
Top 10 Labor Union Outrages
Top 10 Labor Union Outrages - HUMAN EVENTS
"Here are the Top 10 Labor Union Outrages."
"Here are the Top 10 Labor Union Outrages."
Prosecutor discusses recall threats
Prosecutor discusses recall threats wzzm13.com
"A group on Facebook is calling for prosecutor Tony Tague's ouster.
The group formed after Tague charged Evan Emory with manufacturing child abusive material, which is a 20 year felony."
"A group on Facebook is calling for prosecutor Tony Tague's ouster.
The group formed after Tague charged Evan Emory with manufacturing child abusive material, which is a 20 year felony."
Bogus statistic from Wisconsin union backers spreads in media despite being debunked
Bogus statistic from Wisconsin union backers spreads in media despite being debunked Hans Bader Opinion Zone Washington Examiner
"On Wednesday, PolitiFact debunked the claim by Wisconsin union supporters that Virginia, which bans collective bargaining in state agencies, ranks 44th in the nation in ACT/SAT scores, compared to Wisconsin ranking 2nd.
For example, it noted that in 2009, Virginia ranked 22nd in ACT scores, while Wisconsin ranked 13th. As PolitiFact notes, this claim was originally disseminated by the Wisconsin Democratic Party, which has now retracted it."
"On Wednesday, PolitiFact debunked the claim by Wisconsin union supporters that Virginia, which bans collective bargaining in state agencies, ranks 44th in the nation in ACT/SAT scores, compared to Wisconsin ranking 2nd.
For example, it noted that in 2009, Virginia ranked 22nd in ACT scores, while Wisconsin ranked 13th. As PolitiFact notes, this claim was originally disseminated by the Wisconsin Democratic Party, which has now retracted it."
US ambassador goes AWOL at UN
US ambassador goes AWOL at UN --Editorial - NYPOST.com
"The UN Security Council convened an emergency session yesterday to draft sanctions against Libyan mad- dog Moammar Khadafy.
But as the UN struggled to put out the fires in the Mideast, America's top UN rep was nowhere to be found.
In fact, US Ambassador Susan Rice was 8,000 miles away from UN headquarters, taking tea in South Africa with fellow diplonuts.
South Africa?
What the hell?
Rice flew to sunny Cape Town this week for a 'global sustainability' conference to discuss carbon emissions and green economies in the Third World."
"The UN Security Council convened an emergency session yesterday to draft sanctions against Libyan mad- dog Moammar Khadafy.
But as the UN struggled to put out the fires in the Mideast, America's top UN rep was nowhere to be found.
In fact, US Ambassador Susan Rice was 8,000 miles away from UN headquarters, taking tea in South Africa with fellow diplonuts.
South Africa?
What the hell?
Rice flew to sunny Cape Town this week for a 'global sustainability' conference to discuss carbon emissions and green economies in the Third World."
FUN FACT
Instapundit » Blog Archive »
"FUN FACT:
Rep. Michael Capuano, recently seen calling for union protesters to “get a little bloody,” has a wife whose maiden name is “Teebagy.”"
"FUN FACT:
Rep. Michael Capuano, recently seen calling for union protesters to “get a little bloody,” has a wife whose maiden name is “Teebagy.”"
Friday, February 25, 2011
Old Coca Cola sign causes flap in San Francisco
My Way News - Old Coca Cola sign causes flap in San Francisco
"It's been this way for 20 years, so I guess it is part of the neighborhood,' the 64-year-old Modolo told the San Francisco Chronicle.
But city planners came out to inspect the sign after receiving a complaint last month and deemed it illegal. Modolo was told he could face a daily fine of $100 until it was removed.
The identity of the person who filed the complaint has been redacted from city records."
The tyranny of the minority!
"It's been this way for 20 years, so I guess it is part of the neighborhood,' the 64-year-old Modolo told the San Francisco Chronicle.
But city planners came out to inspect the sign after receiving a complaint last month and deemed it illegal. Modolo was told he could face a daily fine of $100 until it was removed.
The identity of the person who filed the complaint has been redacted from city records."
The tyranny of the minority!
Elephant has sex with a car
Elephant has sex with a car The Sun News:
"THIS horny Dumbo mounted a car he mistook for a mate leaving the passengers inside with a jumbo-sized problem."
"THIS horny Dumbo mounted a car he mistook for a mate leaving the passengers inside with a jumbo-sized problem."
Michigan Taxpayers Alliance
Michigan Taxpayers Alliance
"But one group is actually becoming richer in Michigan: government employees.
State and local government employee compensation increased by 5.5% during the same period, and federal employee compensation is up by 7.5%.
And the good times will keep rolling for state government bureaucrats who are scheduled to receive a nice 3% pay increase this year unless two-thirds of state lawmakers vote to halt the pay hike."
"But one group is actually becoming richer in Michigan: government employees.
State and local government employee compensation increased by 5.5% during the same period, and federal employee compensation is up by 7.5%.
And the good times will keep rolling for state government bureaucrats who are scheduled to receive a nice 3% pay increase this year unless two-thirds of state lawmakers vote to halt the pay hike."
Texas demographer: 'It's basically over for Anglos'
Texas demographer: 'It's basically over for Anglos' Texas Politics Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
"The state's future looks bleak assuming the current trend line does not change because education and income levels for Hispanics lag considerably behind Anglos, he said.
Unless the trend line changes, 30 percent of the state's labor force will not have even a high school diploma by 2040, he said.
And the average household income will be about $6,500 lower than it was in 2000.
That figure is not inflation adjusted so it will be worse than what it sounds.
'It's a terrible situation that you are in. I am worried,' Murdock said"
"The state's future looks bleak assuming the current trend line does not change because education and income levels for Hispanics lag considerably behind Anglos, he said.
Unless the trend line changes, 30 percent of the state's labor force will not have even a high school diploma by 2040, he said.
And the average household income will be about $6,500 lower than it was in 2000.
That figure is not inflation adjusted so it will be worse than what it sounds.
'It's a terrible situation that you are in. I am worried,' Murdock said"
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Evan Emory case sparks anonymous group to 'consider' recall campaign against Tony Tague
Evan Emory case sparks anonymous group to 'consider' recall campaign against Tony Tague MLive.com
"The anonymous news release said the group “may be on the verge of moving forward with a campaign” based on positive response to its Facebook page and “some e-mails sent out.”"
"The anonymous news release said the group “may be on the verge of moving forward with a campaign” based on positive response to its Facebook page and “some e-mails sent out.”"
Fleebaggers – The New Cut-and-Run Democrats Commentary
Malkin: Fleebaggers – The New Cut-and-Run Democrats Commentary
"Scores of Fleebagger Democrats are now in hiding in neighboring Illinois, the nation's sanctuary for political crooks and corruptocrats."
"Scores of Fleebagger Democrats are now in hiding in neighboring Illinois, the nation's sanctuary for political crooks and corruptocrats."
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Mitch Daniels | declines support GOP right-to-work bill
Mitch Daniels declines support GOP right-to-work bill Wisconsin protests The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
"Indiana Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels declined Tuesday to support a GOP-pushed right-to-work bill that had led House Democrats to flee the state to avoid a possible vote on the bill.
“I don’t attempt to dictate the agenda.
I’m not in position to, really, of a separate and free-standing superior branch of government,”
Daniels told reporters in an afternoon press conference.
“For reasons I’ve explained more than once, I think there was a better time and place to have this very important and legitimate issue raised.”"
END OF PRESIDENTIAL HOPES!
"Indiana Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels declined Tuesday to support a GOP-pushed right-to-work bill that had led House Democrats to flee the state to avoid a possible vote on the bill.
“I don’t attempt to dictate the agenda.
I’m not in position to, really, of a separate and free-standing superior branch of government,”
Daniels told reporters in an afternoon press conference.
“For reasons I’ve explained more than once, I think there was a better time and place to have this very important and legitimate issue raised.”"
END OF PRESIDENTIAL HOPES!
We don't need fewer Muskegon County commissioners
Letters: We don't need fewer Muskegon County commissioners MLive.com
Redistricting, reapportionment, gerrymandering.
Whatever you call it, in Muskegon County, it really means that the Muskegon Democratic Party controls which county commission district you will live in for the next 10 years.
The commission consists of Democratic Treasurer Tony Moulatsiotis (chairman), County Clerk Nancy Waters, Prosecutor Tony Tague and Democratic Party boss Steve Keglovitz.
The lone Republican, GOP chair Christina Achterhoff makes it 4 to 1 Democrats over Republicans on the board.
The voters gave the Democrats the votes and the power to redraw district lines in any manner they choose.
But this commission isn’t only about gerrymandering your district for purely partisan purposes.
They will also consider reducing the number of commissioners from the current 11 down to 9 or even 7.
You might ask the Democrats why 7 or 9 is a better number than 11.
So far they haven’t offered a reason.
Although there is talk that the reduced number of commissioners would quietly split the current group’s total pay by the new, smaller number, thereby giving themselves a stealth pay increase.
I think that the reduction is a terrible idea for additional reasons. The most obvious reason is it would effectively disenfranchise every voter in the county. With fewer representatives, your vote and voice is worth less.
And their power increases.
County regions will lose a voice concerning issues specific to their areas.
Some commissioners currently have as many as five municipalities within their districts.
Fewer commissioners will mean an increase in the different cities and townships they must represent. It will make connecting with their residents more difficult.
And it will surely make it harder for those residents to communicate and connect with their commissioner.
Fewer commissioners will require increased workloads for the remaining commissioners. The increased workload of this part-time job would make it less attractive to new candidates.
Or the work would simply not get done.
It likely could eliminate full-time workers from the candidate pool with only the lazy, independently wealthy or retired able to find the time to adequately do what would become a far more challenging job.
Do we really want to put in place a policy that restricts the pool of possible candidates and effectively eliminates the citizen legislator?
Finally, as a friend in the restaurant business told me, “If I reduce the number of servers in my restaurant, my customers will have worse service.”
Well, duh!
We the people of Muskegon will suffer the same reduction in service if we allow the Democrat controlled board to shrink our representation.
Call your county commissioner and the redistricting board members and tell them we need greater representation, not less.
Before it’s too late!
Redistricting, reapportionment, gerrymandering.
Whatever you call it, in Muskegon County, it really means that the Muskegon Democratic Party controls which county commission district you will live in for the next 10 years.
The commission consists of Democratic Treasurer Tony Moulatsiotis (chairman), County Clerk Nancy Waters, Prosecutor Tony Tague and Democratic Party boss Steve Keglovitz.
The lone Republican, GOP chair Christina Achterhoff makes it 4 to 1 Democrats over Republicans on the board.
The voters gave the Democrats the votes and the power to redraw district lines in any manner they choose.
But this commission isn’t only about gerrymandering your district for purely partisan purposes.
They will also consider reducing the number of commissioners from the current 11 down to 9 or even 7.
You might ask the Democrats why 7 or 9 is a better number than 11.
So far they haven’t offered a reason.
Although there is talk that the reduced number of commissioners would quietly split the current group’s total pay by the new, smaller number, thereby giving themselves a stealth pay increase.
I think that the reduction is a terrible idea for additional reasons. The most obvious reason is it would effectively disenfranchise every voter in the county. With fewer representatives, your vote and voice is worth less.
And their power increases.
County regions will lose a voice concerning issues specific to their areas.
Some commissioners currently have as many as five municipalities within their districts.
Fewer commissioners will mean an increase in the different cities and townships they must represent. It will make connecting with their residents more difficult.
And it will surely make it harder for those residents to communicate and connect with their commissioner.
Fewer commissioners will require increased workloads for the remaining commissioners. The increased workload of this part-time job would make it less attractive to new candidates.
Or the work would simply not get done.
It likely could eliminate full-time workers from the candidate pool with only the lazy, independently wealthy or retired able to find the time to adequately do what would become a far more challenging job.
Do we really want to put in place a policy that restricts the pool of possible candidates and effectively eliminates the citizen legislator?
Finally, as a friend in the restaurant business told me, “If I reduce the number of servers in my restaurant, my customers will have worse service.”
Well, duh!
We the people of Muskegon will suffer the same reduction in service if we allow the Democrat controlled board to shrink our representation.
Call your county commissioner and the redistricting board members and tell them we need greater representation, not less.
Before it’s too late!
We don't need fewer Muskegon County commissioners | MLive.com
Letters: We don't need fewer Muskegon County commissioners
Finally, as a friend in the restaurant business told me, “If I reduce the number of servers in my restaurant, my customers will have worse service.”"
Finally, as a friend in the restaurant business told me, “If I reduce the number of servers in my restaurant, my customers will have worse service.”"
Shakeup in First Lady's fashion shop
American Thinker Blog: Shakeup in First Lady's fashion shop
"Nancy Reagan had a relationship with designers similar to Michele Obama's friendship with Goldman.
The payoff for the designer was not in getting a taxpayer funded paycheck, but in seeing their designs worn by a highly visible celebrity."
"Nancy Reagan had a relationship with designers similar to Michele Obama's friendship with Goldman.
The payoff for the designer was not in getting a taxpayer funded paycheck, but in seeing their designs worn by a highly visible celebrity."
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Federal Improper Payments Continue to Increase
Federal Improper Payments Continue to Increase Mercatus
"According to the 2010 Financial Report of the United States Government, $ 2.3 billion in outlays were reviewed by federal executive branch entities for improper payments last year; 5.5% of these payments, or $125.4 billion were found to be improper.
This represents an increase of $16.2 billion from the fiscal year 2009 estimate of $109.2 billion."
"According to the 2010 Financial Report of the United States Government, $ 2.3 billion in outlays were reviewed by federal executive branch entities for improper payments last year; 5.5% of these payments, or $125.4 billion were found to be improper.
This represents an increase of $16.2 billion from the fiscal year 2009 estimate of $109.2 billion."
Chris Christie trimming down for 2012?
Chris Christie trimming down for 2012? - NATASHA LENNARD POLITICO CLICK
"'Slowly but surely I'm taking the weight off,' Christie told the AP late last week, explaining that in the past 10 months he has been working out with a trainer and watching what he eats."
"'Slowly but surely I'm taking the weight off,' Christie told the AP late last week, explaining that in the past 10 months he has been working out with a trainer and watching what he eats."
Arvada Police arrest 11-year-old over 'inappropriate' stick figure drawing
Arvada Police arrest 11-year-old over 'inappropriate' stick figure drawing - KDVR
"An 11-year-old Arvada boy was arrested and hauled away in handcuffs for drawing stick figures in school, something his therapist told him to do."
"An 11-year-old Arvada boy was arrested and hauled away in handcuffs for drawing stick figures in school, something his therapist told him to do."
Eleven cities hit new lows in home prices in December
Eleven cities hit new lows in home prices in December Money & Company Los Angeles Times
"Those cities were Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Detroit; Las Vegas; Miami; New York; Phoenix; Portland, Ore.; Seattle and Tampa, Fla.
Nine of those cities had posted lows with November's report as well -- New York and Phoenix are the new members of this group."
"Those cities were Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Detroit; Las Vegas; Miami; New York; Phoenix; Portland, Ore.; Seattle and Tampa, Fla.
Nine of those cities had posted lows with November's report as well -- New York and Phoenix are the new members of this group."
Two-Thirds of Wisconsin Public-School 8th Graders Can’t Read Proficiently—Despite Highest Per Pupil Spending in Midwest | CNSnews.com
Two-Thirds of Wisconsin Public-School 8th Graders Can’t Read Proficiently—Despite Highest Per Pupil Spending in Midwest
"only 32 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned a “proficient” rating while another 2 percent earned an “advanced” rating.
The other 66 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned ratings below “proficient,” including 44 percent who earned a rating of “basic” and 22 percent who earned a rating of “below basic"
"only 32 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned a “proficient” rating while another 2 percent earned an “advanced” rating.
The other 66 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned ratings below “proficient,” including 44 percent who earned a rating of “basic” and 22 percent who earned a rating of “below basic"
No Line Item: Obama's Budget Obscures Funding for Health Care Implementation
No Line Item: Obama's Budget Obscures Funding for Health Care Implementation CNSnews.com
"Republicans suspect a dodge to make it harder for them to track the money as they strategize over how to block the law by shutting off the spigot of federal funds."
"Republicans suspect a dodge to make it harder for them to track the money as they strategize over how to block the law by shutting off the spigot of federal funds."
4 Americans on hijacked yacht dead off Somalia
4 Americans on hijacked yacht dead off Somalia - CBS News
"Scott and Jane Adam documented their maritime missionary work on their website, S/V Quest Adventure Log." http://www.svquest.com/
"Scott and Jane Adam documented their maritime missionary work on their website, S/V Quest Adventure Log." http://www.svquest.com/
Michigan orders DPS to make huge cuts
Michigan orders DPS to make huge cuts detnews.com The Detroit News
"State education officials have ordered Robert Bobb to immediately implement a financial restructuring plan that balances the district's books by closing half of its schools, swelling high school class sizes to 60 students and consolidating operations"
"State education officials have ordered Robert Bobb to immediately implement a financial restructuring plan that balances the district's books by closing half of its schools, swelling high school class sizes to 60 students and consolidating operations"
Monday, February 21, 2011
Lake Shore Drive - Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah
Another Chicago anthem of old...enjoy!
(watch this one to the end)
Owner of car damaged in U.S. 131 pileup doesn't like towing bill, smashes up wrecker business with bat
Owner of car damaged in U.S. 131 pileup doesn't like towing bill, smashes up wrecker business with bat MLive.com
"She then grabbed a baseball bat mounted on a wall and started smashing items, including three windows, a computer, fax machine, coffee pot, and a video surveillance monitor, he said.
She threw a 30-pound auto part at an employee and twice knocked a phone from his hand as he tried to call 911, Weeks said.
'She went off on a nut,' said Weeks.
'After she got done smashing everything, they took off.'"
For us old Chicago parkers, the Lincoln Park Pirates:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=389Rk1jzPMk
"She then grabbed a baseball bat mounted on a wall and started smashing items, including three windows, a computer, fax machine, coffee pot, and a video surveillance monitor, he said.
She threw a 30-pound auto part at an employee and twice knocked a phone from his hand as he tried to call 911, Weeks said.
'She went off on a nut,' said Weeks.
'After she got done smashing everything, they took off.'"
For us old Chicago parkers, the Lincoln Park Pirates:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=389Rk1jzPMk
Compass shift means changes for pilots, boaters, campers
Compass shift means changes for pilots, boaters, campers - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
"Magnetic north, the point at the top of the Earth that determines compass headings, is shifting its position at a rate of about 40 miles per year.
In geologic terms, it's racing from the Arctic Ocean near Canada toward Russia."
More "proof" of global warming.......heh.....
"Magnetic north, the point at the top of the Earth that determines compass headings, is shifting its position at a rate of about 40 miles per year.
In geologic terms, it's racing from the Arctic Ocean near Canada toward Russia."
More "proof" of global warming.......heh.....
Binding arbitration means budget maladministration
NT TAKE — Binding arbitration means budget maladministration - Holland, MI - The Holland Sentinel
"Binding arbitration gives the arbitrator the power to restructure an entire city’s priorities or agenda.
The fund marked for a city park expansion?
Now that money will pay firefighter pensions.
The dollars the city was saving to add a children’s literacy program to the library?
Now that funds increased police vacation time.
If there isn’t a fund that can be reallocated or a budget item that can be redirected to pay for an arbitrator’s binding decision, city officials are left with only one decision to make:
Either lay off police and fire or raise taxes.
According to the State Fire Marshall, there are 2,315 fewer police officers and 2,000 fewer firefighters in Michigan than there were in 2001.
Yet costs to municipalities have risen significantly."
"Binding arbitration gives the arbitrator the power to restructure an entire city’s priorities or agenda.
The fund marked for a city park expansion?
Now that money will pay firefighter pensions.
The dollars the city was saving to add a children’s literacy program to the library?
Now that funds increased police vacation time.
If there isn’t a fund that can be reallocated or a budget item that can be redirected to pay for an arbitrator’s binding decision, city officials are left with only one decision to make:
Either lay off police and fire or raise taxes.
According to the State Fire Marshall, there are 2,315 fewer police officers and 2,000 fewer firefighters in Michigan than there were in 2001.
Yet costs to municipalities have risen significantly."
Government Worker Unions: The Long Good-bye
American Thinker: Government Worker Unions: The Long Good-bye
"The 'Madison Uprising' is the beginning of the end of the incestuous relationship between government and the unions."
"The 'Madison Uprising' is the beginning of the end of the incestuous relationship between government and the unions."
Decentralizing the Internet So Big Brother Can’t Find You
Eben Moglen Is Reshaping Internet With a Freedom Box - NYTimes.com
"putting together a shopping list to rebuild the Internet — this time, without governments and big companies able to watch every twitch of our fingers.
The list begins with “cheap, small, low-power plug servers,” Mr. Moglen said.
“A small device the size of a cellphone charger, running on a low-power chip.
You plug it into the wall and forget about it.”"
"putting together a shopping list to rebuild the Internet — this time, without governments and big companies able to watch every twitch of our fingers.
The list begins with “cheap, small, low-power plug servers,” Mr. Moglen said.
“A small device the size of a cellphone charger, running on a low-power chip.
You plug it into the wall and forget about it.”"
It's Time to Do the Big Things
AEI - It's Time to Do the Big Things
"It's Time to Do the Big Things
An Address by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie"
"It's Time to Do the Big Things
An Address by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie"
Sunday, February 20, 2011
MADISON CITY WORKERS supporting anti-Governor protests while on the job
Instapundit » Blog Archive » MADISON CITY WORKERS supporting anti-Governor protests while on the job
MADISON CITY WORKERS supporting anti-Governor protests while on the job:
“Obviously, we taxpayers pay for the salt trucks and the employees who drive them and we expect those trucks to be used to make the streets all over town safe, not to circle the Capitol Square for other purposes.”
Well, that’s what you think.
Actually, they take your money — to which they’re just entitled — and then they do whatever they want with it, and you’re not supposed to ask any stinkin’ questions.
This is D-Day.
Omaha Beach with the rangers climbing the cliffs.
We win or lose the war with this battle.
God speed Governor Walker!
MADISON CITY WORKERS supporting anti-Governor protests while on the job:
“Obviously, we taxpayers pay for the salt trucks and the employees who drive them and we expect those trucks to be used to make the streets all over town safe, not to circle the Capitol Square for other purposes.”
Well, that’s what you think.
Actually, they take your money — to which they’re just entitled — and then they do whatever they want with it, and you’re not supposed to ask any stinkin’ questions.
This is D-Day.
Omaha Beach with the rangers climbing the cliffs.
We win or lose the war with this battle.
God speed Governor Walker!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
"The process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into the public service."
Althouse: "The process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into the public service."
"'The process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into the public service.'
FDR wrote in 1937, quoted by Real Clear Politics:
Yes, public workers may demand fair treatment, wrote Roosevelt.
But, he wrote,
'I want to emphasize my conviction that militant tactics have no place' in the public sector.
'A strike of public employees manifests nothing less than an intent on their part to prevent or obstruct the operations of Government.'"
"'The process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into the public service.'
FDR wrote in 1937, quoted by Real Clear Politics:
Yes, public workers may demand fair treatment, wrote Roosevelt.
But, he wrote,
'I want to emphasize my conviction that militant tactics have no place' in the public sector.
'A strike of public employees manifests nothing less than an intent on their part to prevent or obstruct the operations of Government.'"
IRS Would Add 5,000 Employees Under Obama’s Budget Proposal
IRS Would Add 5,000 Employees Under Obama’s Budget Proposal - Bloomberg
"President Barack Obama proposed increasing the budget for the Internal Revenue Service by 9.4 percent to hire more than 5,000 new employees,"
"President Barack Obama proposed increasing the budget for the Internal Revenue Service by 9.4 percent to hire more than 5,000 new employees,"
Friday, February 18, 2011
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban creates company to challenge BCS system
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban creates company to challenge BCS system - ESPN Dallas
"Cuban's basic idea is to keep the bowl system but make it more profitable for programs to qualify for his playoffs than to participate in a bowl.
'Put $500 million in the bank and go to all the schools and pay them money as an option,' Cuban told ESPNDallas.com in December.
'Say, 'Look, I'm going to give you X amount every five years.
In exchange, you say if you're picked for the playoff system, you'll go.''"
"Cuban's basic idea is to keep the bowl system but make it more profitable for programs to qualify for his playoffs than to participate in a bowl.
'Put $500 million in the bank and go to all the schools and pay them money as an option,' Cuban told ESPNDallas.com in December.
'Say, 'Look, I'm going to give you X amount every five years.
In exchange, you say if you're picked for the playoff system, you'll go.''"
Lyrics from Evan Emory video include graphic adult content | MLive.com
Below are some of the "lyrics" from the viral video that may send this idiot to prison.
I don't know if he needs prison.
I do know he needs some help.
And we need some protection from this pre-monster.
Lyrics from Evan Emory video include graphic adult content MLive.com
“See how long it takes to make your panties mine”
(wide shot of the children)
“I'll add some foreplay in just to make it fun”
(close up of girl laughing)
“I want you to suck on my testes until I spurt in your face”
(close up of girl covering her mouth)
“I'll lick on your chewie”
(close up of two girls covering their mouths)
“I want to stick my index finger in your anus”
(close up of boy making a shocked face)
“I'll be the bus riding your ass up and down my town”
(close up of boy with grossed-out look on his face)
“I'm gonna use my sausage to make fettucine, then for dessert have a Harry Houdini”
(close up of girl laughing and rocking)
I don't know if he needs prison.
I do know he needs some help.
And we need some protection from this pre-monster.
Lyrics from Evan Emory video include graphic adult content MLive.com
“See how long it takes to make your panties mine”
(wide shot of the children)
“I'll add some foreplay in just to make it fun”
(close up of girl laughing)
“I want you to suck on my testes until I spurt in your face”
(close up of girl covering her mouth)
“I'll lick on your chewie”
(close up of two girls covering their mouths)
“I want to stick my index finger in your anus”
(close up of boy making a shocked face)
“I'll be the bus riding your ass up and down my town”
(close up of boy with grossed-out look on his face)
“I'm gonna use my sausage to make fettucine, then for dessert have a Harry Houdini”
(close up of girl laughing and rocking)
8-Year-Old Suspended From School for Jesus Drawing
8-Year-Old Suspended From School for Jesus Drawing
"Taunton, Massachusetts, public school officials suspended a second grader for drawing a stick figure of Jesus on the cross after his teacher instructed the class to draw an image that reminded them of Christmas.
The eight-year-old special needs boy was then required to undergo violence counseling before officials allowed him to return to school."
"Taunton, Massachusetts, public school officials suspended a second grader for drawing a stick figure of Jesus on the cross after his teacher instructed the class to draw an image that reminded them of Christmas.
The eight-year-old special needs boy was then required to undergo violence counseling before officials allowed him to return to school."
Benefits in Balance
Benefits in Balance, James Hohman, Public-Sector Fringe Benefits [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"...examine what happens when workers switch jobs from the private to the public sector.
Available data show that, on average, a worker who leaves a private-sector job on Tuesday finds himself making 8 to 28 percent more if he starts working for the government on Thursday, although it's unlikely his education and skill levels leapt that much on Wednesday.
Moreover, the extra pay premium probably increases the longer he remains on the public’s dime."
"...examine what happens when workers switch jobs from the private to the public sector.
Available data show that, on average, a worker who leaves a private-sector job on Tuesday finds himself making 8 to 28 percent more if he starts working for the government on Thursday, although it's unlikely his education and skill levels leapt that much on Wednesday.
Moreover, the extra pay premium probably increases the longer he remains on the public’s dime."
Thursday, February 17, 2011
$300K Combined Salaries for Granholm and Mulhern at Cal-Berkeley
$300K Combined Salaries for Granholm and Mulhern at Cal-Berkeley [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband will each teach two classes at the University of California-Berkeley in 2011 as part of a combined $300,000 deal, according to documents released by the school in response to a Michigan Capitol Confidential freedom of information request."
"Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband will each teach two classes at the University of California-Berkeley in 2011 as part of a combined $300,000 deal, according to documents released by the school in response to a Michigan Capitol Confidential freedom of information request."
Budget Battle: Democrats Who Left State are Located
Budget Battle: Democrats Who Left State are Located Today's TMJ4 - Milwaukee,
"Democratic State Senators who protested the budget repair bill by leaving the state have been found.
The lawmakers are in the Best Western Clock Tower Resort in Rockford Illinois."
"Democratic State Senators who protested the budget repair bill by leaving the state have been found.
The lawmakers are in the Best Western Clock Tower Resort in Rockford Illinois."
CBS complicit in news coverup
CBS complicit in news coverup - BostonHerald.com
"The sexual assault of a woman in the middle of a public square is a story . . . particularly because the crowd in Tahrir Square was almost invariably characterized as friendly and out for nothing but democracy,” Cohen wrote.
Watching the same complicit media we all saw, Cohen notes most journalists covered the mobs “as if they were reporting from Times Square on New Year’s Eve, stopping only at putting on a party hat.”"
"The sexual assault of a woman in the middle of a public square is a story . . . particularly because the crowd in Tahrir Square was almost invariably characterized as friendly and out for nothing but democracy,” Cohen wrote.
Watching the same complicit media we all saw, Cohen notes most journalists covered the mobs “as if they were reporting from Times Square on New Year’s Eve, stopping only at putting on a party hat.”"
Biggest Solar Flare In Years Headed For Earth
Biggest Solar Flare In Years Headed For Earth « CBS Los Angeles
"scientists have pointed out the sun is now ramping up ahead of an expected solar maximum around 2013"
"scientists have pointed out the sun is now ramping up ahead of an expected solar maximum around 2013"
Dude - where's my cut? Rick Snyder reinvents kicking the can down the road
theblogprof: Dude - where's my cut? Rick Snyder reinvents kicking the can down the road
"The $47 billion proposal includes $1.2 billion in permanent spending cuts...
How is the budget GETTING BIGGER?
It's like no matter who's in charge, it just grows and grows"
"The $47 billion proposal includes $1.2 billion in permanent spending cuts...
How is the budget GETTING BIGGER?
It's like no matter who's in charge, it just grows and grows"
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
‘Sheriff Joe’ Arpaio Leads in Arizona Poll for Senate Race
‘Sheriff Joe’ Arpaio Leads in Arizona Poll for Senate Race : Roll Call
"Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio led a field of potential Republican Senate candidates in Arizona with 21 percent in a poll of likely GOP primary voters last week"
My golly...who'd of guessed?
"Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio led a field of potential Republican Senate candidates in Arizona with 21 percent in a poll of likely GOP primary voters last week"
My golly...who'd of guessed?
New posts at MuskegonTaxpayersAlliance
Lots of new posts at MuskegonTaxpayers!
Laptop-mania.
Best-Buy or our county clerk's office
Nifty listing of county commissioner's phone numbers and home addresses
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/
Laptop-mania.
Best-Buy or our county clerk's office
Nifty listing of county commissioner's phone numbers and home addresses
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/
The Cesspool Obama and I Crawled Out Of
American Thinker: The Cesspool Obama and I Crawled Out Of
"Claire and I got out. I wish Michelle and Barack hadn't."
This is long but well worth the read.
WELL WORTH the read.
"Claire and I got out. I wish Michelle and Barack hadn't."
This is long but well worth the read.
WELL WORTH the read.
"'No more, you are killing us'
Barbara Bush: 'No more, you are killing us'
"Such low verbal and literacy scores makes it even more unbelievable that, just this past week, some of our state's educational administrators joined the feds in seeking to mandate Arabic classes for Texas children.
No joke!
The Arabic studies program, funded by a five-year, $1.3 million Foreign Language Assistance Program federal grant, was to begin this semester at Cross Timbers Intermediate School in Mansfield School District, then spread to neighboring Davis Elementary and Howard Middle schools in the fall and to Summit High School by fall 2012."
"Such low verbal and literacy scores makes it even more unbelievable that, just this past week, some of our state's educational administrators joined the feds in seeking to mandate Arabic classes for Texas children.
No joke!
The Arabic studies program, funded by a five-year, $1.3 million Foreign Language Assistance Program federal grant, was to begin this semester at Cross Timbers Intermediate School in Mansfield School District, then spread to neighboring Davis Elementary and Howard Middle schools in the fall and to Summit High School by fall 2012."
A Tipping Point Is Nearing
American Thinker: A Tipping Point Is Nearing
"We are facing a tipping point.
There will soon be a crisis affecting US citizens beyond any experienced since the Great Depression.
And it may happen within the year."
"We are facing a tipping point.
There will soon be a crisis affecting US citizens beyond any experienced since the Great Depression.
And it may happen within the year."
Public-Worker Unions Steel for Budget Fights
Public-Worker Unions Steel for Budget Fights - WSJ.com
"In the 2010 midterm elections, public-sector unions contributed $20.5 million to federal candidates, parties and outside groups, up from $19.1 million in the 2008 election cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
The share of contributions to Democrats rose to 92% in 2010 from 89% in 2008."
"In the 2010 midterm elections, public-sector unions contributed $20.5 million to federal candidates, parties and outside groups, up from $19.1 million in the 2008 election cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
The share of contributions to Democrats rose to 92% in 2010 from 89% in 2008."
Consumer Prices on Most Goods Expected to Rise in 2011
Consumer Prices on Most Goods Expected to Rise in 2011 - NYTimes.com
"For consumers, higher prices in stores means there will be a little less extra cash to spend.
For companies, profits may be squeezed, making them a little less likely to invest in equipment or to hire aggressively."
"For consumers, higher prices in stores means there will be a little less extra cash to spend.
For companies, profits may be squeezed, making them a little less likely to invest in equipment or to hire aggressively."
Monday, February 14, 2011
Snowshoe at Hoffmaster
Snowshoe at Hoffmaster MLive.com
"Guides will be conducting snowshoe hikes 10:30 a.m. this Saturday and next at Hoffmaster State Park, 6585 Lake Harbor.
There's also a special moonlight hike planned for 7 p.m. Friday.
Preregistration is required by calling 798-3573.
Those who don`t have snowshoes can reserve a pair for a small fee.
If there is less than 6 inches of snow, the guide will lead participants on a winter exploration of the park."
"Guides will be conducting snowshoe hikes 10:30 a.m. this Saturday and next at Hoffmaster State Park, 6585 Lake Harbor.
There's also a special moonlight hike planned for 7 p.m. Friday.
Preregistration is required by calling 798-3573.
Those who don`t have snowshoes can reserve a pair for a small fee.
If there is less than 6 inches of snow, the guide will lead participants on a winter exploration of the park."
GM hourly workers get as much as 50% bonuses
News from The Associated Press
"GM's 28,000 salaried workers, such as engineers and managers, will get bonuses equal to 4 to 16 percent of their base pay.
Fewer than 1 percent will get 50 percent or more;
another 3 percent will get from 16 percent to around 50 percent, the person said."
"GM's 28,000 salaried workers, such as engineers and managers, will get bonuses equal to 4 to 16 percent of their base pay.
Fewer than 1 percent will get 50 percent or more;
another 3 percent will get from 16 percent to around 50 percent, the person said."
West Bloomfield Tackles Costs With Aggressive Privatization Strategy
West Bloomfield Tackles Costs With Aggressive Privatization Strategy [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The township recently saw its annual janitorial bill go from $43,000 to $18,900 through a competitive bid process.
That 56 percent reduction came after dropping the private contractor that had been doing the service and hiring another one."
"The township recently saw its annual janitorial bill go from $43,000 to $18,900 through a competitive bid process.
That 56 percent reduction came after dropping the private contractor that had been doing the service and hiring another one."
Obama team's intel breakdown
Obama team's intel breakdown--Michael A. Walsh - NYPOST.com
"No matter how things shake out in Egypt, one thing has become depressingly clear:
Something is very wrong with the American intelligence services."
"No matter how things shake out in Egypt, one thing has become depressingly clear:
Something is very wrong with the American intelligence services."
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Shocker: Americans worry about unemployment
We're in Jimmy Carter's 2nd term.
You MUST click the photo!
Man lured by sex gets beaten, robbed
Not the story I expected.
I thought it was just a run of the mill story about marriage.....
"defriended"!
Wow!
My county commissioner "defriended" me on Facebook.
I openly criticized the entire commission for voting on spending items without reading them.
I guess that's offensive to my representative.
Isn't it kinda "13-year-old-girl-hissy-fit-ish"?
The skin is thin for those used to slavish adulation, isn't it.
House Republicans unveil new bill to ban resurrection of Fairness Doctrine
House Republicans unveil new bill to ban resurrection of Fairness Doctrine - The Hill's Hillicon Valley
"House Republicans have begun a new effort to make sure the Fairness Doctrine stays dead.
Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) has introduced a bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from reviving the policy, a controversial and defunct standard that required broadcast licensees to offer 'balanced' coverage."
This is BIG!
"House Republicans have begun a new effort to make sure the Fairness Doctrine stays dead.
Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) has introduced a bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from reviving the policy, a controversial and defunct standard that required broadcast licensees to offer 'balanced' coverage."
This is BIG!
Shame of Britain's Muslim schools: Secret filming shows pupils beaten
Shame of Britain's Muslim schools: Secret filming shows pupils beaten Mail Online
"‘You’re not like the non-Muslims out there,’ the teacher says, gesturing towards the window.
‘All that evil you see in the streets, people not wearing the hijab properly, people smoking . . . you should hate it, you should hate walking down that street.’
He refers to the ‘non-Muslims’ as the ‘Kuffar’, an often derogatory term that means disbeliever or infidel."
"‘You’re not like the non-Muslims out there,’ the teacher says, gesturing towards the window.
‘All that evil you see in the streets, people not wearing the hijab properly, people smoking . . . you should hate it, you should hate walking down that street.’
He refers to the ‘non-Muslims’ as the ‘Kuffar’, an often derogatory term that means disbeliever or infidel."
Michigan Government Ranks Top Ten for Federal Money Dependency
Michigan Government Ranks Top Ten for Federal Money Dependency [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Michigan’s total budget was $45.7 billion in 2009, of which $16.5 billion came from the federal government, or about 36 percent.
By comparison, in 1996 federal funding accounted for $6.2 billion, or 22.6 percent of the $27.4 billion total budget."
"Michigan’s total budget was $45.7 billion in 2009, of which $16.5 billion came from the federal government, or about 36 percent.
By comparison, in 1996 federal funding accounted for $6.2 billion, or 22.6 percent of the $27.4 billion total budget."
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Wind Energy, Renewable Energy
Wind Energy, Renewable Energy [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"A recent article in Slate by Robert Bryce describes how Texas has more wind generator capacity than any other state — around 9,700 megawatts.
But last August, when state electricity demand set a one-day record of 63,494 megawatts, all those windmills contributed just 500 megawatts, or about 5 percent of their rated capacity."
"A recent article in Slate by Robert Bryce describes how Texas has more wind generator capacity than any other state — around 9,700 megawatts.
But last August, when state electricity demand set a one-day record of 63,494 megawatts, all those windmills contributed just 500 megawatts, or about 5 percent of their rated capacity."
Unions and America’s Ills
Unions and America’s Ills « Union Watch
Here’s what’s really happening, Mr. Hoffa:
For over 20 years, with increasing influence and with worsening effect, public employee unions have used taxpayer’s money, confiscated from public worker paychecks, to buy our politicians and control our elections.
They have used this power to “negotiate” grossly over-market rates of compensation and benefits to unionized government workers, especially at the entry and mid-level jobs, and because employee compensation is by far the largest category of government expenditures, it is breaking budgets, leading to tax increases and service cuts.
Meanwhile, public employee unions, in their insatiable demand both for more revenues to pay their over-paid members, as well as to expand their memberships, are prevailing upon politicians to expand government and expand regulations – increasing the cost of living for everyone.
This translates into cost-of-living increases for the unionized government workers, and a lower standard of living for the rest of us whose taxes support the entire corrupt mess.
At the same time, Mr. Hoffa, your public sector union pension funds are the collection agent for the overbuilt Wall Street machine you claim to abho
Here’s what’s really happening, Mr. Hoffa:
For over 20 years, with increasing influence and with worsening effect, public employee unions have used taxpayer’s money, confiscated from public worker paychecks, to buy our politicians and control our elections.
They have used this power to “negotiate” grossly over-market rates of compensation and benefits to unionized government workers, especially at the entry and mid-level jobs, and because employee compensation is by far the largest category of government expenditures, it is breaking budgets, leading to tax increases and service cuts.
Meanwhile, public employee unions, in their insatiable demand both for more revenues to pay their over-paid members, as well as to expand their memberships, are prevailing upon politicians to expand government and expand regulations – increasing the cost of living for everyone.
This translates into cost-of-living increases for the unionized government workers, and a lower standard of living for the rest of us whose taxes support the entire corrupt mess.
At the same time, Mr. Hoffa, your public sector union pension funds are the collection agent for the overbuilt Wall Street machine you claim to abho
James Clapper-Egypt Idiot
Mark Steyn James Clapper Egypt Idiot The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
"This guy has one of the most bloated, lavishly funded intelligence bureaucracies on the planet – the most bloated and lavishly funded and he’s an idiot.
He can’t be allowed out in public.
I mean, this is embarrassing for the superpower.”"
"This guy has one of the most bloated, lavishly funded intelligence bureaucracies on the planet – the most bloated and lavishly funded and he’s an idiot.
He can’t be allowed out in public.
I mean, this is embarrassing for the superpower.”"
Walker calls for cuts or big layoffs
Walker calls for cuts or big layoffs - JSOnline
"Gov. Scott Walker said Friday that thousands of state workers would be laid off if the Legislature does not adopt his budget fix that cuts public worker benefits and takes away almost all union bargaining rights from public workers.
A Walker aide confirmed that the benefit reductions would cost the average state worker thousands of dollars a year, or roughly 8% of his or her salary.
Walker also signaled that in a larger budget plan coming later this month he would trim aid to municipalities and let local officials deal with those cuts at least in part through savings on public employee costs."
Speaking at a Capitol news conference, the governor also said the National Guard is ready to take control of state prisons if correctional officers illegally strike or obstruct work.
Union officials said they had no such plans.
But he said the state had no money or time to bargain with unions over the benefits changes.
"I don't have anything to negotiate," Walker said.
"We are broke in this state.
We have been broke for years.
People have ignored that for years, and it's about time somebody stood up and told the truth.
The truth is: We don't have money to offer.
We don't have finances to offer.
This is what we have to offer."
"Gov. Scott Walker said Friday that thousands of state workers would be laid off if the Legislature does not adopt his budget fix that cuts public worker benefits and takes away almost all union bargaining rights from public workers.
A Walker aide confirmed that the benefit reductions would cost the average state worker thousands of dollars a year, or roughly 8% of his or her salary.
Walker also signaled that in a larger budget plan coming later this month he would trim aid to municipalities and let local officials deal with those cuts at least in part through savings on public employee costs."
Speaking at a Capitol news conference, the governor also said the National Guard is ready to take control of state prisons if correctional officers illegally strike or obstruct work.
Union officials said they had no such plans.
But he said the state had no money or time to bargain with unions over the benefits changes.
"I don't have anything to negotiate," Walker said.
"We are broke in this state.
We have been broke for years.
People have ignored that for years, and it's about time somebody stood up and told the truth.
The truth is: We don't have money to offer.
We don't have finances to offer.
This is what we have to offer."
OUT OF CONTROL
OUT OF CONTROL Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather Charlie Sykes
"When wages and benefits are combined, an average teacher will make $101,091 next year, said Budget Manager Deborah Wegner."
"When wages and benefits are combined, an average teacher will make $101,091 next year, said Budget Manager Deborah Wegner."
Walmart fires Layton guards for disarming shoplifter
Walmart fires Layton guards for disarming shoplifter The Salt Lake Tribune
"Longton stood behind assistant manager Gabriel Stewart, holding his shoulder with one hand and the gun inside his pocket with the other.
Security workers Shawn Ray and Justin Richins each grabbed Longton by an arm and spun him around. Poulsen then took the gun away from the man.
'All of it takes places within about 23 seconds from the time we got him into the office from the time we put our hands on him to get control of the situation and removed the gun,' Poulsen said.
'It was absolutely terrifying.
We didn’t know what to do, but once he didn’t leave and felt that Gabe’s life was in danger and everybody else’s ...,' Ray said.
'We thought we had done the right thing.'"
"Longton stood behind assistant manager Gabriel Stewart, holding his shoulder with one hand and the gun inside his pocket with the other.
Security workers Shawn Ray and Justin Richins each grabbed Longton by an arm and spun him around. Poulsen then took the gun away from the man.
'All of it takes places within about 23 seconds from the time we got him into the office from the time we put our hands on him to get control of the situation and removed the gun,' Poulsen said.
'It was absolutely terrifying.
We didn’t know what to do, but once he didn’t leave and felt that Gabe’s life was in danger and everybody else’s ...,' Ray said.
'We thought we had done the right thing.'"
Why you should always encrypt your smartphone
Why you should always encrypt your smartphone
"What's more, the US Supreme Court has held that police may arrest you for simple misdemeanors, such as driving without a seatbelt or having unpaid parking tickets.
While police don't typically arrest individuals for such trivial infractions, all it takes is one unlucky police encounter and you could end up behind bars.
If that happens, and your mobile phone is on your person, it may be subject to a warrantless search.
If police dig up an incriminating text message, e-mail, or errant image file on your mobile device, it might be enough to convince a judge to issue a search warrant of your property—or, worse, lead to criminal charges being filed against you."
The future?
"What's more, the US Supreme Court has held that police may arrest you for simple misdemeanors, such as driving without a seatbelt or having unpaid parking tickets.
While police don't typically arrest individuals for such trivial infractions, all it takes is one unlucky police encounter and you could end up behind bars.
If that happens, and your mobile phone is on your person, it may be subject to a warrantless search.
If police dig up an incriminating text message, e-mail, or errant image file on your mobile device, it might be enough to convince a judge to issue a search warrant of your property—or, worse, lead to criminal charges being filed against you."
The future?
Friday, February 11, 2011
In a State of Sticker Shock, Stores Try to Sell Public on a Radical Idea
In a State of Sticker Shock, Stores Try to Sell Public on a Radical Idea - WSJ.com
"Mr. Hansen of Hansen Foods dismisses the 9% figure.
'That's stupid,' he says.
But he estimates he could save 80 hours a week in labor, or about $40,000 a year, if the law changed—money he'd reinvest elsewhere in the store."
"Mr. Hansen of Hansen Foods dismisses the 9% figure.
'That's stupid,' he says.
But he estimates he could save 80 hours a week in labor, or about $40,000 a year, if the law changed—money he'd reinvest elsewhere in the store."
emailSTRIPPER
emailSTRIPPER - Print management, quotas, control, monitoring and accounting - PaperCut
"emailSTRIPPER is a free program for cleaning the '>' and other formatting characters out of your emails.
It will restore 'forwarded' or 'replied' emails back to their original state so they're easier to read."
"emailSTRIPPER is a free program for cleaning the '>' and other formatting characters out of your emails.
It will restore 'forwarded' or 'replied' emails back to their original state so they're easier to read."
John Feinstein - Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo is learning how to lose, whether he likes it or not
John Feinstein - Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo is learning how to lose, whether he likes it or not
"I'm not saying I like losing on any level.
But it probably isn't a bad thing when you start to hear that you're God or you walk on water to be reminded that you're not and you don't."
What a great human being!
This excellent article explains most of how we got to where we currently are this season.
"I'm not saying I like losing on any level.
But it probably isn't a bad thing when you start to hear that you're God or you walk on water to be reminded that you're not and you don't."
What a great human being!
This excellent article explains most of how we got to where we currently are this season.
Wind Energy, Renewable Energy
Wind Energy, Renewable Energy [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"all those spinning turbine blades are expected to contribute just 8.7 percent of their rated capacity.
Nevertheless, Texas families are now paying $4 more for electricity every month for a network of power lines connecting those distant rural wind turbines to where most people live."
"all those spinning turbine blades are expected to contribute just 8.7 percent of their rated capacity.
Nevertheless, Texas families are now paying $4 more for electricity every month for a network of power lines connecting those distant rural wind turbines to where most people live."
Thursday, February 10, 2011
CBO Director Says Obamacare Would Reduce Employment by 800,000 Workers
CBO Director Says Obamacare Would Reduce Employment by 800,000 Workers The Weekly Standard
"Testifying today before the House Budget Committee, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Doug Elmendorf confirmed that Obamacare is expected to reduce the number of jobs in the labor market by an estimated 800,000."
"Testifying today before the House Budget Committee, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Doug Elmendorf confirmed that Obamacare is expected to reduce the number of jobs in the labor market by an estimated 800,000."
Muskegon Heights DE has multiple offers
Muskegon Heights DE has multiple offers
"One of the top players in Michigan for the class of 2012 will be defensive end Evan Winston of Muskegon Heights High School.
The 6-foot-4, 230-pound prospect already has several scholarship offers on the table and more are sure to come.
SpartanMag.com has the latest."
"One of the top players in Michigan for the class of 2012 will be defensive end Evan Winston of Muskegon Heights High School.
The 6-foot-4, 230-pound prospect already has several scholarship offers on the table and more are sure to come.
SpartanMag.com has the latest."
Poll: Residents say they prefer to be called Michiganders, not Michiganians
Poll: Residents say they prefer to be called Michiganders, not Michiganians MLive.com
"The result: 58 percent said Michigander with only 12 percent answering Michiganian."
"The result: 58 percent said Michigander with only 12 percent answering Michiganian."
Right to work!
Michigan Capitol Confidential
"GOP state Sen. John Proos has opened the right-to-work “can” that Gov. Rick Snyder said he would sign but would not push for as part of his agenda."
"GOP state Sen. John Proos has opened the right-to-work “can” that Gov. Rick Snyder said he would sign but would not push for as part of his agenda."
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