Saturday, April 30, 2011
10 States Where Pensions Are Running Out of Money
states-pensions-public-sector-247: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
"10 States Where Pensions Are Running Out of Money"
"10 States Where Pensions Are Running Out of Money"
Friday, April 29, 2011
Multicultural
Multicultural - Transterrestrial Musings
"This story is sadly all too typical (and yes, I expect the usual suspects to chime in and say that real Muslims aren’t really like that — they’re just a few “extremists”):
A kebab shop owner, asked on German TV what he would do if Sila were his daughter, replied: “I would kill her.
I really mean that.
That doesn’t fit with my culture.”
Well, I have to say that I wouldn’t be that thrilled if it were my daughter, either.
But I am absolutely certain that my response would not be to kill her.
It would never even enter my mind.
This reminds me very much of Mark Steyn’s story of true multiculturalism in British India:
In a more culturally confident age, the British in India were faced with the practice of “suttee” – the tradition of burning widows on the funeral pyres of their husbands.
Gen. Sir Charles Napier was impeccably multicultural:
“You say that it is your custom to burn widows.
Very well.
We also have a custom: When men burn a woman alive, we tie a rope around their necks, and we hang them.
Build your funeral pyre; beside it, my carpenters will build a gallows.
You may follow your custom.
And then we will follow ours.”"
"This story is sadly all too typical (and yes, I expect the usual suspects to chime in and say that real Muslims aren’t really like that — they’re just a few “extremists”):
A kebab shop owner, asked on German TV what he would do if Sila were his daughter, replied: “I would kill her.
I really mean that.
That doesn’t fit with my culture.”
Well, I have to say that I wouldn’t be that thrilled if it were my daughter, either.
But I am absolutely certain that my response would not be to kill her.
It would never even enter my mind.
This reminds me very much of Mark Steyn’s story of true multiculturalism in British India:
In a more culturally confident age, the British in India were faced with the practice of “suttee” – the tradition of burning widows on the funeral pyres of their husbands.
Gen. Sir Charles Napier was impeccably multicultural:
“You say that it is your custom to burn widows.
Very well.
We also have a custom: When men burn a woman alive, we tie a rope around their necks, and we hang them.
Build your funeral pyre; beside it, my carpenters will build a gallows.
You may follow your custom.
And then we will follow ours.”"
Three Convicted in Terror-Related Cases Later Granted U.S. Citizenship by Obama Administration
Three Convicted in Terror-Related Cases Later Granted U.S. Citizenship by Obama Administration CNSnews.com
"Three people convicted of crimes as a result of a terrorism-related investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) were later naturalized as U.S. citizens by the Obama administration, according to federal auditors."
"Three people convicted of crimes as a result of a terrorism-related investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) were later naturalized as U.S. citizens by the Obama administration, according to federal auditors."
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wal-Mart bringing guns back to U.S. stores
Wal-Mart bringing guns back to U.S. stores - Apr. 28, 2011
"Wal-Mart said Thursday that it is bringing guns back to many of its U.S. stores in an effort to lift slumping sales."
"Wal-Mart said Thursday that it is bringing guns back to many of its U.S. stores in an effort to lift slumping sales."
Economic Growth Slow as Inflation Measure Spikes Up
Economic Growth Slow as Inflation Measure Spikes Up - CNBC
"U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter as higher food and gasoline prices dampened consumer spending, and sent a broad measure of inflation rising at its fastest pace in 2-1/2 years."
"U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter as higher food and gasoline prices dampened consumer spending, and sent a broad measure of inflation rising at its fastest pace in 2-1/2 years."
Detroit library spends nearly $9K on trash cans
Detroit library spends nearly $9K on trash cans MLive.com
"The newspaper earlier reported that spending on the project included 20 lounge chairs that cost more than $1,000 each."
"The newspaper earlier reported that spending on the project included 20 lounge chairs that cost more than $1,000 each."
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
NASA Over a Russian Barrel
Pajamas Media » NASA Over a Russian Barrel
"After decades of short-sighted parochialism, our space policy chickens are finally coming home to roost."
"After decades of short-sighted parochialism, our space policy chickens are finally coming home to roost."
Man arrested for singing 'Kung Fu Fighting'
Man arrested for singing 'Kung Fu Fighting' - World news - Europe - msnbc.com
"Police arrested a singer on racism charges after a man reportedly of Chinese descent complained about his performance of the song 'Kung Fu Fighting,' according to reports."
"Police arrested a singer on racism charges after a man reportedly of Chinese descent complained about his performance of the song 'Kung Fu Fighting,' according to reports."
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Giuliani leaving 'door open' to White House run
Giuliani leaving 'door open' to White House run - Washington Times
"Former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani told The Washington Times on Tuesday that he is keeping “the door open” to a 2012 presidential bid, saying he might jump into the race if he believes the other candidates are unelectable."
He runs.....He wins!
Imagine the debate!
"Former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani told The Washington Times on Tuesday that he is keeping “the door open” to a 2012 presidential bid, saying he might jump into the race if he believes the other candidates are unelectable."
He runs.....He wins!
Imagine the debate!
Time for an uprising in Benton Harbor
Time for an uprising in Benton Harbor - Chicago Sun-Times
"But Benton Harbor may become to economic justice what the small town of Selma was to civil rights."
"But Benton Harbor may become to economic justice what the small town of Selma was to civil rights."
Obama’s Trump Card
Obama’s Trump Card - Thomas Sowell - National Review Online
"Why Republicans seem not to understand the crucial importance of putting the same time and attention into articulating their positions as the Democrats do is one of the enduring mysteries of American politics.
It was obvious that the Democrats coordinated their talking points and catch-phrases — “social justice,” “tax cuts for the rich,” etc. — even before the overheard and recorded statements of Sen. Chuck Schumer about Democrats’ plans to repeatedly use the word “extreme” to characterize Republicans.
But how many Republican catch phrases can you remember?
Republican rhetoric tends to range from low key to no key."
Can you close your eyes and imagine a republican candidate, at any level-state-local-national, that articulated the vision of simply paying for what you bought?
With passion?
I don't think that winning elections ought to as hard as it is for us.
We need more Alan Jagers (Muskegon county commissioner) in the republican world.
"Why Republicans seem not to understand the crucial importance of putting the same time and attention into articulating their positions as the Democrats do is one of the enduring mysteries of American politics.
It was obvious that the Democrats coordinated their talking points and catch-phrases — “social justice,” “tax cuts for the rich,” etc. — even before the overheard and recorded statements of Sen. Chuck Schumer about Democrats’ plans to repeatedly use the word “extreme” to characterize Republicans.
But how many Republican catch phrases can you remember?
Republican rhetoric tends to range from low key to no key."
Can you close your eyes and imagine a republican candidate, at any level-state-local-national, that articulated the vision of simply paying for what you bought?
With passion?
I don't think that winning elections ought to as hard as it is for us.
We need more Alan Jagers (Muskegon county commissioner) in the republican world.
The Truth About Tax Increases On Big Oil
The Truth About Tax Increases On Big Oil The Freaking Truth
"Here’s the freaking truth about raising taxes on oil companies.
They’re just going to pass the cost on to us.
This is how it works on any tax increase on business."
"Here’s the freaking truth about raising taxes on oil companies.
They’re just going to pass the cost on to us.
This is how it works on any tax increase on business."
Town Rescinds 'Unconstitutional' Tea Party Sign Ban
Town Rescinds 'Unconstitutional' Tea Party Sign Ban [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The city of Coldwater also agreed to pay the legal costs of $8,347.50 for the tea party Common Sense Patriots of Branch County."
"The city of Coldwater also agreed to pay the legal costs of $8,347.50 for the tea party Common Sense Patriots of Branch County."
Thanks to Obama, Gas Jumps in a Flash
Pajamas Media » Thanks to Obama, Gas Jumps in a Flash
There was just one problem: reality.
Even though, as critcs were eager to point out, any additional American drilling was years in the future, oil prices immediately went into free-fall.
By Friday, July 18, the price of a barrel of crude had dropped to $128.94, a 12% decrease.
A month later, on August 14, the price had fallen to $115.05.
In spectacular fashion, Bush’s academic and media critics were proven seriously wrong.
For commodities traders who’d been pricing oil based on a supposition of scarcity, the potential for millions of additional barrels on the market hit like a thunderbolt.
The simple act of putting America’s resources on the table popped the oil bubble, and a stunning price drop followed in short order.
By election day, November 4, the price of a barrel of crude had plummeted to $70.84 — a 51% decrease in less than five months.
There was just one problem: reality.
Even though, as critcs were eager to point out, any additional American drilling was years in the future, oil prices immediately went into free-fall.
By Friday, July 18, the price of a barrel of crude had dropped to $128.94, a 12% decrease.
A month later, on August 14, the price had fallen to $115.05.
In spectacular fashion, Bush’s academic and media critics were proven seriously wrong.
For commodities traders who’d been pricing oil based on a supposition of scarcity, the potential for millions of additional barrels on the market hit like a thunderbolt.
The simple act of putting America’s resources on the table popped the oil bubble, and a stunning price drop followed in short order.
By election day, November 4, the price of a barrel of crude had plummeted to $70.84 — a 51% decrease in less than five months.
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