Biofuels and the food that’s going up in smoke - Telegraph
The growing use of energy from crops has driven up food prices and hunger, spurred enormous corporate land grabs in poor countries, and probably made global warming worse.
Saturday, October 06, 2012
'Dysfunctional' pension plans need radical fix now
'Dysfunctional' pension plans need radical fix now > Blog > State Budget Solutions
Public-sector context is where taxpayers are on the hook for fundamental flaws and outright corruption in state and municipal defined benefit plans.
As of June 30 of this year, they fell at least another 9.3 percent behind where they need to be - by their own arithmetic - to pay pension benefits.
They lost money, all contributions went to paying current benefits instead of being invested to pay the future benefits earned by current workers, and they had to cannibalize assets to pay benefits.
Taken as a whole, public defined benefit plans have fallen and never can get back up.
The numbers are irrefutable.
Somebody is going to have to make up more almost $5 trillion because the tab is rising fast and so-called "reforms" in 44 states do little or nothing to pay it down.
Politicians expect taxpayers who already face a retirement crisis of their own to pay trillions of dollars more to receive no government services of any kind.
Public-sector context is where taxpayers are on the hook for fundamental flaws and outright corruption in state and municipal defined benefit plans.
As of June 30 of this year, they fell at least another 9.3 percent behind where they need to be - by their own arithmetic - to pay pension benefits.
They lost money, all contributions went to paying current benefits instead of being invested to pay the future benefits earned by current workers, and they had to cannibalize assets to pay benefits.
Taken as a whole, public defined benefit plans have fallen and never can get back up.
The numbers are irrefutable.
Somebody is going to have to make up more almost $5 trillion because the tab is rising fast and so-called "reforms" in 44 states do little or nothing to pay it down.
Politicians expect taxpayers who already face a retirement crisis of their own to pay trillions of dollars more to receive no government services of any kind.
Proposed Federal Mandate Would Cost $57.2 Million Per Life Saved
Proposed Federal Mandate Would Cost $57.2 Million Per Life Saved [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it hopes to complete a rule that would require rear view cameras in the back of vehicles, which could cost as much as $57.2 million per life saved.
Equipping all vehicles with the rearview camera with interior mirror display would cost between $1.1 billion to $2.57 billion and is estimated to result in 26 to 69 "total fatalities avoided," according to NHTSA documents.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it hopes to complete a rule that would require rear view cameras in the back of vehicles, which could cost as much as $57.2 million per life saved.
Equipping all vehicles with the rearview camera with interior mirror display would cost between $1.1 billion to $2.57 billion and is estimated to result in 26 to 69 "total fatalities avoided," according to NHTSA documents.
Rays of hope as Britain switches to new light bulbs and a grey autumn
Rays of hope as Britain switches to new light bulbs and a grey autumn - Telegraph
But most of all it is the quality of the light they emit that upsets me.
The CFL bulbs drape everything in a sickly pallor reminiscent of Romanian orphanages.
Every time I sit down to read a book, my heart sinks as the page reflects back a deathly, damp patch of bluish grey;
it turns lovingly prepared food into something served up in a 24-hour carvery;
a family game of Scrabble becomes supervised recreation hour at Pentonville Prison.
But most of all it is the quality of the light they emit that upsets me.
The CFL bulbs drape everything in a sickly pallor reminiscent of Romanian orphanages.
Every time I sit down to read a book, my heart sinks as the page reflects back a deathly, damp patch of bluish grey;
it turns lovingly prepared food into something served up in a 24-hour carvery;
a family game of Scrabble becomes supervised recreation hour at Pentonville Prison.
If He’s Lost the New Yorker…
If He’s Lost the New Yorker… | Power Line"So I guess it’s unanimous.
Clint Eastwood was right.
But here is what I don’t understand: why isn’t everyone embarrassed to be a liberal?
Or, put another way, a Democrat?
How is it that some people can witness the latest liberal fiasco–Romney sneaked a crib sheet into the debate!
That’s the only way he could remember all those facts!
No one could actually know all that stuff!–and say, hey, I don’t mind associating with those people! They’re not idiots, they’re just Democrats, like me!'
Egelston Township supervisor race attracts six write-in candidates, more possible
Egelston Township supervisor race attracts six write-in candidates, more possible | MLive.com
But Chappell died Sept. 10. With candidate registration deadlines passed, the race came down to write-in candidates.
But Chappell died Sept. 10. With candidate registration deadlines passed, the race came down to write-in candidates.
Mass rally in Venice to call for independence from Italy
Mass rally in Venice to call for independence from Italy - Telegraph
Inspired by the nationalist aspirations of Scotland and Catalonia, pro-independence campaigners will hold a mass rally in the heart of the lagoon city on Saturday, calling for an urgent referendum to be held on the issue.
Inspired by the nationalist aspirations of Scotland and Catalonia, pro-independence campaigners will hold a mass rally in the heart of the lagoon city on Saturday, calling for an urgent referendum to be held on the issue.
Friday, October 05, 2012
The Books Weren’t Cooked. Obama’s Recovery Is Just Crap
The Books Weren’t Cooked. Obama’s Recovery Is Just Crap. | RedState
Flipping burgers at McDonalds on a part time basis has suddenly become a job Barack Obama wants to brag about as a full time success story.
There’s the issue.
It’s not a conspiracy.
It’s crap.
Flipping burgers at McDonalds on a part time basis has suddenly become a job Barack Obama wants to brag about as a full time success story.
There’s the issue.
It’s not a conspiracy.
It’s crap.
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Miguel Cabrera Wins the Triple Crown
Miguel Cabrera Wins the Triple Crown - NYTimes.com
Ruth never did it. Neither did DiMaggio, Aaron, Musial, Clemente or Mays. Ted Williams did it twice, and Mickey Mantle once.
The last player to accomplish the feat was Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox in 1967, when Lyndon Johnson was president, free agency was a pipe dream and the Boston left fielder known as Yaz chain smoked cigarettes in the dugout.
Ruth never did it. Neither did DiMaggio, Aaron, Musial, Clemente or Mays. Ted Williams did it twice, and Mickey Mantle once.
The last player to accomplish the feat was Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox in 1967, when Lyndon Johnson was president, free agency was a pipe dream and the Boston left fielder known as Yaz chain smoked cigarettes in the dugout.
Romney Hit It Out of the Park » Oceana County Republicans
Super comments and link from our old friend, now up in Oceania county, Bob Carr:
Romney Hit It Out of the Park » Oceana County Republicans
"As I watched the debate, without a teleprompter and seemingly after too many golf outings in the sun the President looked tired and at times confused;
I was again reminded of Clint Eastwood’s “Empty Chair” skit.
How’s that golf working for ya?
But as I watched the debate I couldn’t help but think someone else was looking down and Approving of Mitt’s efforts.
Let’s Win this one for the Gipper"
Romney Hit It Out of the Park » Oceana County Republicans
"As I watched the debate, without a teleprompter and seemingly after too many golf outings in the sun the President looked tired and at times confused;
I was again reminded of Clint Eastwood’s “Empty Chair” skit.
How’s that golf working for ya?
But as I watched the debate I couldn’t help but think someone else was looking down and Approving of Mitt’s efforts.
Let’s Win this one for the Gipper"
From my "friend" Barry this morning:
James
--
I hope I made you proud out there explaining the vision we share for this country.
Now we need to go win this election -- the most important thing that will happen tonight is what you do (or don't do) to help in the little time we have left:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Tonight
Thank you,
Barack
He doesn't seem too happy..........
I hope I made you proud out there explaining the vision we share for this country.
Now we need to go win this election -- the most important thing that will happen tonight is what you do (or don't do) to help in the little time we have left:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Tonight
Thank you,
Barack
He doesn't seem too happy..........
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Obama's Re-Election Case Rests On 5 Phony Claims
Obama's Re-Election Case Rests On 5 Phony Claims - Investors.com
But each part of Obama's argument is based on claims that are not accurate:
But each part of Obama's argument is based on claims that are not accurate:
Forget The Breakup Of The EU, How About The Breakup Of Spain?
The Scratching Post: Forget The Breakup Of The EU, How About The Breakup Of Spain?
Catalonia is one of Spain's wealthiest regions and it includes Barcelona.
They have their own culture and their own language.
They've always had an independent streak and right now, they aren't all that enthused about sticking around to watch the place fall to pieces
Catalonia is one of Spain's wealthiest regions and it includes Barcelona.
They have their own culture and their own language.
They've always had an independent streak and right now, they aren't all that enthused about sticking around to watch the place fall to pieces
DHS ‘fusion centers’ portrayed as pools of ineptitude and civil liberties intrusions
DHS ‘fusion centers’ portrayed as pools of ineptitude and civil liberties intrusions
The Washington Post
But after nine years — and regular praise from officials at the Department of Homeland Security — the 77 fusion centers have become pools of ineptitude, waste and civil liberties intrusions, according to a scathing 141-page report by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs permanent subcommittee on investigations.
The Washington Post
But after nine years — and regular praise from officials at the Department of Homeland Security — the 77 fusion centers have become pools of ineptitude, waste and civil liberties intrusions, according to a scathing 141-page report by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs permanent subcommittee on investigations.
Two more foreign ships arriving at Muskegon's Mart Dock; public invited on the dock Thursday noon
Two more foreign ships arriving at Muskegon's Mart Dock; public invited on the dock Thursday noon | MLive.com
Mart Dock officials will have a noontime tour of the dock Thursday.
Those interested in attending are asked to register on the Mart Dock’s Facebook page and gather at the security gate at noon.
Mart Dock officials will have a noontime tour of the dock Thursday.
Those interested in attending are asked to register on the Mart Dock’s Facebook page and gather at the security gate at noon.
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