Saturday, July 30, 2011
Maryland pensions: Maryland Court of Appeals keeps firm on hook for state pension funds
Maryland pensions: Maryland Court of Appeals keeps firm on hook for state pension funds - baltimoresun.com
"Maryland's highest court ruled Wednesday that an actuarial firm is on the hook for about $73 million after making mistakes in valuations for three state retirement programs over more than two decades."
"Maryland's highest court ruled Wednesday that an actuarial firm is on the hook for about $73 million after making mistakes in valuations for three state retirement programs over more than two decades."
Michigan's 401(k) plan saved state more than $4 billion
Michigan's 401(k) plan saved state more than $4 billion Lansing State Journal lansingstatejournal.com
"A 14-year-old reform that ended defined pension benefits for new state employees has saved the state up to $4.3 billion in unfunded state employee pension liability, according to a new report by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy."
"A 14-year-old reform that ended defined pension benefits for new state employees has saved the state up to $4.3 billion in unfunded state employee pension liability, according to a new report by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy."
Bureaucracy Humor, Probably Created by Somebody at Homeland Security or HUD « International Liberty
Bureaucracy Humor, Probably Created by Somebody at Homeland Security or HUD « International Liberty: "Want to know why we are still in a recession even though we have added
over 200,000 new federal employees in the past two years?
Simple, it’s not a good time to be an ant!"
over 200,000 new federal employees in the past two years?
Simple, it’s not a good time to be an ant!"
Friday, July 29, 2011
Case Ends; Forced Unionization Still a Threat
Case Ends; Forced Unionization Still a Threat [Mackinac Center]
"Attorney: Policymakers should ensure it can't happen again, end similar scheme affected home health care providers"
"Attorney: Policymakers should ensure it can't happen again, end similar scheme affected home health care providers"
Unsustainable pension gap growing
Unsustainable pension gap growing
"Canada has become a land of pension haves and have-nots."
"Canada has become a land of pension haves and have-nots."
Most Orland firefighters made more than $100,000 in 2010
Most Orland firefighters made more than $100,000 in 2010 - chicagotribune.com
"Overtime added nearly $2 million to $21 million payroll"
"Overtime added nearly $2 million to $21 million payroll"
Officials may offer more locking trash cans to thwart scavengers
Officials may offer more locking trash cans to thwart scavengers - latimes.com
"The Costa Mesa Sanitary District distributed the bins to residents earlier this month as part of a pilot program.
Now, because of demand, the district's board of directors will weigh a request for $10,000 to supply residents with more of the scavenger-proof bins."
"The Costa Mesa Sanitary District distributed the bins to residents earlier this month as part of a pilot program.
Now, because of demand, the district's board of directors will weigh a request for $10,000 to supply residents with more of the scavenger-proof bins."
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Embarrassment Of Riches
Embarrassment Of Riches - Investors.com
"The poor aren't so bad off, though."
"The poor aren't so bad off, though."
Bankruptcy!
Yahoo! News
"Alabama's largest county began laying the groundwork Tuesday for what would be the largest-ever U.S. municipal bankruptcy after three years of trying to work out a solution with Wall Street to more than $3 billion in debt linked to a massive sewer rehabilitation project tainted by corruption."
"Alabama's largest county began laying the groundwork Tuesday for what would be the largest-ever U.S. municipal bankruptcy after three years of trying to work out a solution with Wall Street to more than $3 billion in debt linked to a massive sewer rehabilitation project tainted by corruption."
New pension rule may force Granite City layoffs
New pension rule may force Granite City layoffs
Granite City officials say they may have to lay off police and firefighters if more money isn't made available to fund pensions."
Granite City officials say they may have to lay off police and firefighters if more money isn't made available to fund pensions."
Wisconsin Creates 13,000 Private-Sector Jobs
Wisconsin Creates 13,000 Private-Sector Jobs - By Christian Schneider - The Corner - National Review Online
"According to new jobs figures, Wisconsin created 12,900 new private-sector jobs in June, almost as many as the 18,000 new jobs created nationwide last month.
This represents the largest one-month gain of private-sector jobs in Wisconsin since 2003, according to the state Department of Workforce Development."
"According to new jobs figures, Wisconsin created 12,900 new private-sector jobs in June, almost as many as the 18,000 new jobs created nationwide last month.
This represents the largest one-month gain of private-sector jobs in Wisconsin since 2003, according to the state Department of Workforce Development."
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Con Ed Braces for Outages as Heat Wave Continues
Con Ed Braces for Outages as Heat Wave Continues - Metropolis - WSJ
"With an oppressive heat comes the immediate demand for relief — and Con Edison, the electrical utility for the New York City area, is the first one to hear those pleas from the humid masses."
Exactly as Obama planned it.
"With an oppressive heat comes the immediate demand for relief — and Con Edison, the electrical utility for the New York City area, is the first one to hear those pleas from the humid masses."
Exactly as Obama planned it.
DHS Video Characterizes White Americans as Most Likely Terrorists
DHS Video Characterizes White Americans as Most Likely Terrorists Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
"A new promotional video released by the Department of Homeland Security characterizes white middle class Americans as the most likely terrorists, as Big Sis continues its relentless drive to cement the myth that mad bombers are hiding around every corner, when in reality Americans are just as likely to be killed by lightning strikes or peanut allergies."
"A new promotional video released by the Department of Homeland Security characterizes white middle class Americans as the most likely terrorists, as Big Sis continues its relentless drive to cement the myth that mad bombers are hiding around every corner, when in reality Americans are just as likely to be killed by lightning strikes or peanut allergies."
Where Does All the Money Go?
Where Does All the Money Go? Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
"Take, for example, an employee who retired from the position of “Acting Assistant Manager” whose salary averaged $120,000 a year but who retired with an annual pension of $200,000.
He held the position of Acting Assistant Manager for just one year."
"Take, for example, an employee who retired from the position of “Acting Assistant Manager” whose salary averaged $120,000 a year but who retired with an annual pension of $200,000.
He held the position of Acting Assistant Manager for just one year."
Congressional members net worth up 3669 percent
Congressional members net worth up 3669 percent
"View “The List” that we speak of in “The Video Congress Does Not Want You To See”."
"View “The List” that we speak of in “The Video Congress Does Not Want You To See”."
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Germany offers 100-million-euro loan to Libyan rebels
Germany offers 100-million-euro loan to Libyan rebels Germany Deutsche Welle 24.07.2011
"Germany's Foreign Ministry on Sunday said it would offer Libya's National Transitional Council up to 100 million euros ($144 million) in loans for civil and humanitarian purposes."
"Germany's Foreign Ministry on Sunday said it would offer Libya's National Transitional Council up to 100 million euros ($144 million) in loans for civil and humanitarian purposes."
USDA: 6,501 ‘Food Deserts’ Are Spread Across Most of U.S. Mainland
USDA: 6,501 ‘Food Deserts’ Are Spread Across Most of U.S. Mainland CNSnews.com
"In general, a food desert exists where low-income people must travel more than 1 mile in urban communities and 10 miles in rural communities to access retailers that have fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy food offerings."
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/fooddesert/fooddesert.html
"In general, a food desert exists where low-income people must travel more than 1 mile in urban communities and 10 miles in rural communities to access retailers that have fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy food offerings."
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/fooddesert/fooddesert.html
Playing Games Out of Plac
Playing Games Out of Place - NYTimes.com
"This year, Michigan State and ESPN entered into discussions with the United States Navy, along with the Morale Entertainment Foundation, which arranges events for troops. Nick Dawson, the director of programming at ESPN, said his first thought was, “How in the heck can we pull this off?”"
"This year, Michigan State and ESPN entered into discussions with the United States Navy, along with the Morale Entertainment Foundation, which arranges events for troops. Nick Dawson, the director of programming at ESPN, said his first thought was, “How in the heck can we pull this off?”"
Michigan: 53% More Administrators Than Faculty
CARPE DIEM: Michigan: 53% More Administrators Than Faculty
"In other words, there are 53% more full-time administrators than full-time faculty.
Is this evidence of 'administrative blight.'"
"In other words, there are 53% more full-time administrators than full-time faculty.
Is this evidence of 'administrative blight.'"
Holland City Government to Subsidize Garages
Holland City Government to Subsidize Garages WOOD News
"In Holland, the city council last weeks decided that a two-car garage is so necessary to city living, that the government will pay $3,000 to homeowners in parts of the city who build one.
The Holland Sentinel said Monday that the 'Year of the Garage' program is aimed at trying to get people to move into some older houses. in the Washington Square and Historic District neighborhoods.
Holland's city hall has received almost $24,000 from the state government for these garage subsidies.
The Sentinel quoted Mayor Kurt Dykstra justifying this public expense for private homes by saying a two-stall garage is “a simple necessity of modern American life.”"
"In Holland, the city council last weeks decided that a two-car garage is so necessary to city living, that the government will pay $3,000 to homeowners in parts of the city who build one.
The Holland Sentinel said Monday that the 'Year of the Garage' program is aimed at trying to get people to move into some older houses. in the Washington Square and Historic District neighborhoods.
Holland's city hall has received almost $24,000 from the state government for these garage subsidies.
The Sentinel quoted Mayor Kurt Dykstra justifying this public expense for private homes by saying a two-stall garage is “a simple necessity of modern American life.”"
Monday, July 25, 2011
Michigan State Spartans | Former MSU star Abdelkader takes jabs at U-M's Big House during flyover
Michigan State Spartans Former MSU star Abdelkader takes jabs at U-M's Big House during flyover The Detroit News
"'We were joking around (when) we went over the Big House,' the Red Wings forward and former Michigan State star said of Michigan Stadium. 'If we'd had a couple of bombs on it (the jet), maybe we would have dropped a couple on there.'"
"'We were joking around (when) we went over the Big House,' the Red Wings forward and former Michigan State star said of Michigan Stadium. 'If we'd had a couple of bombs on it (the jet), maybe we would have dropped a couple on there.'"
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The soaring cost of back-to-school basics
The soaring cost of back-to-school basics - money - TODAY.com
"parents of elementary school students can expect to pay an average $530 this year.
That's up from $474 last year, an increase of almost 12 percent."
"parents of elementary school students can expect to pay an average $530 this year.
That's up from $474 last year, an increase of almost 12 percent."
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Central Falls, R.I., Asks ‘Great’ Sacrifice of Its Retirees
Central Falls, R.I., Asks ‘Great’ Sacrifice of Its Retirees - NYTimes.com
"CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — The retirees came from near and far, gathering in a muggy auditorium here to listen to an urgent pitch: give back a big chunk of your pension or risk losing it all.
This city of 19,000 is broke and headed for bankruptcy, partly because it has promised retired police and firefighters millions of dollars in pensions and benefits that it cannot begin to afford."
"CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — The retirees came from near and far, gathering in a muggy auditorium here to listen to an urgent pitch: give back a big chunk of your pension or risk losing it all.
This city of 19,000 is broke and headed for bankruptcy, partly because it has promised retired police and firefighters millions of dollars in pensions and benefits that it cannot begin to afford."
Nike Equips Elite College Football Teams With Combination Of Creativity & Advanced Technology
Nike Equips Elite College Football Teams With Combination Of Creativity & Advanced Technology - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
"The teams selected to sport the 2011 Nike Pro Combat system of dress uniforms include Army, Boise State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan State, Navy, Ohio State, Oregon and Stanford."
"The teams selected to sport the 2011 Nike Pro Combat system of dress uniforms include Army, Boise State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan State, Navy, Ohio State, Oregon and Stanford."
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