Carlos Slim, world’s richest man, gets richer supplying ‘Obamaph - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG
A Mexican telecom mogul who holds the title of world's richest man, and one of President Obama's top donors are both getting even richer from the U.S. government program that supplies so-called "Obamaphones" to the poor.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Mailing a letter to cost a penny more next year
My Way News - Mailing a letter to cost a penny more next year
The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that it will raise postage rates on Jan. 27, including a 1-cent increase in the cost of first-class mail to 46 cents.
Shocker!
The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that it will raise postage rates on Jan. 27, including a 1-cent increase in the cost of first-class mail to 46 cents.
Shocker!
Wisconsin bus driver fired for harassing pro-Romney student, telling him ‘maybe your mom should have chosen abortion for you’
Wisconsin bus driver fired for harassing pro-Romney student, telling him ‘maybe your mom should have chosen abortion for you’ - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
A Wisconsin school bus driver has been fired for harassing a 12-year-old boy over a Mitt Romney sign in his family’s yard and for allegedly telling the boy,
“Maybe your mom should have chosen abortion for you.”
A Wisconsin school bus driver has been fired for harassing a 12-year-old boy over a Mitt Romney sign in his family’s yard and for allegedly telling the boy,
“Maybe your mom should have chosen abortion for you.”
Chinese billionaire to scoop up failing car battery maker that got $240M from feds
Chinese billionaire to scoop up failing car battery maker that got $240M from feds | Fox News
Since 2009, the Waltham, Mass.-based company has lost a reported $857 million, laid off workers and recalled its products.
A123's stock price has plunged from $4.44 about a year ago to 26 cents this week.
Since 2009, the Waltham, Mass.-based company has lost a reported $857 million, laid off workers and recalled its products.
A123's stock price has plunged from $4.44 about a year ago to 26 cents this week.
Oakland County commissioner sees bid to 'confuse voters' in petition fraud case
Oakland County commissioner sees bid to 'confuse voters' in petition fraud case | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
John Charles Scott, 22, of West Bloomfield Township, an independent candidate for Oakland County Commission in District 5, was arraigned Thursday on a charge of nominating petition fraud.
According to a warrant, he signed a nominating or initiative petition as the circulator when he was not the circulator.
He could not be reached for comment Thursday.
John A. Scott, 64, who has served in the district for 10 years, said he was disturbed by the incident.
"This was an obvious attempt by somebody to confuse the voters and cost me votes," said Scott, who first learned of the petitions from friends in the district who initially thought they were for his re-election bid.
DEMOCRAT CROOK!
John Charles Scott, 22, of West Bloomfield Township, an independent candidate for Oakland County Commission in District 5, was arraigned Thursday on a charge of nominating petition fraud.
According to a warrant, he signed a nominating or initiative petition as the circulator when he was not the circulator.
He could not be reached for comment Thursday.
John A. Scott, 64, who has served in the district for 10 years, said he was disturbed by the incident.
"This was an obvious attempt by somebody to confuse the voters and cost me votes," said Scott, who first learned of the petitions from friends in the district who initially thought they were for his re-election bid.
DEMOCRAT CROOK!
Detroit parents embrace school choice, poll says
Detroit parents embrace school choice, poll says | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
More than half choose options other than DPS; have high hopes for kids' futures
More than half choose options other than DPS; have high hopes for kids' futures
Kilpatrick's family, mistress all got money from ex-mayor's charity, jurors told
Kilpatrick's family, mistress all got money from ex-mayor's charity, jurors told | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
Testimony showed mistress Christine Beatty was paid more than $100,000 from the Kilpatrick Civic Fund after resigning in 2008 amid the text-message scandal.
Testimony showed mistress Christine Beatty was paid more than $100,000 from the Kilpatrick Civic Fund after resigning in 2008 amid the text-message scandal.
Michigan's U.S. Senate race continuing without formal debates between Stabenow, Hoekstra
Michigan's U.S. Senate race continuing without formal debates between Stabenow, Hoekstra | MLive.com
It appears Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Republican challenger Pete Hoekstra will campaign for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat without meeting for formal debates.
It appears Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Republican challenger Pete Hoekstra will campaign for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat without meeting for formal debates.
Lance Armstrong stands unmasked as the worst kind of cheat and liar
Lance Armstrong stands unmasked as the worst kind of cheat and liar - NY Daily News
He is a fraud to the jazzed-up marrow of his bones.
He is a bald-faced liar to the public and under oath to investigators.
And he is a thug who attempted to conceal his systemic cheating with threats and intimidation.
He is a fraud to the jazzed-up marrow of his bones.
He is a bald-faced liar to the public and under oath to investigators.
And he is a thug who attempted to conceal his systemic cheating with threats and intimidation.
Fire authority liabilities doubled to a half-billion dollars in 7 years
Fire authority liabilities doubled to a half-billion dollars in 7 years - OC Watchdog : The Orange County Register
.....the Orange County Fire Authority is calling them all out in a way that’s a bit unusual, and can leave one short of breath.
On top of pensions, OCFA has piled what it owes workers for medical benefits once they retire, workers’ compensation, and for vacation, sick and other leave time earned but not taken, as well as those pricey helicopter leases.
Here, then, is the picture that emerges:
Over the last seven years, OCFA’s total long-term obligations have more than doubled, to $558 million.
That happens to be twice as much as its general fund budget this year ($282 million).
.....the Orange County Fire Authority is calling them all out in a way that’s a bit unusual, and can leave one short of breath.
On top of pensions, OCFA has piled what it owes workers for medical benefits once they retire, workers’ compensation, and for vacation, sick and other leave time earned but not taken, as well as those pricey helicopter leases.
Here, then, is the picture that emerges:
Over the last seven years, OCFA’s total long-term obligations have more than doubled, to $558 million.
That happens to be twice as much as its general fund budget this year ($282 million).
MEDC Removes Video of Failed Battery Maker
MEDC Removes Video of Failed Battery Maker [Michigan Capitol Confidential
At the time, the company was promoted heavily by President Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow.
Since then, A123 has shed money, laid off half its workforce, recalled products and seen its stock price plummet to about 26 cents this week from a previous high of $26.
Now, just two years after the initial roll-out, A123 is being acquired by a Chinese company.
Shortly after this deal was rumored a few weeks ago, the MEDC made all of its promotional videos “private.”
This is not the first time questions have been raised about the MEDC’s lack of transparency.
At the time, the company was promoted heavily by President Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow.
Since then, A123 has shed money, laid off half its workforce, recalled products and seen its stock price plummet to about 26 cents this week from a previous high of $26.
Now, just two years after the initial roll-out, A123 is being acquired by a Chinese company.
Shortly after this deal was rumored a few weeks ago, the MEDC made all of its promotional videos “private.”
This is not the first time questions have been raised about the MEDC’s lack of transparency.
Muskegon County unemployment drops below 10 percent as economy improves
Muskegon County unemployment drops below 10 percent as economy improves | MLive.com
Muskegon County’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.1 percent in August, down from 10.1 percent in July and 10.0 percent a year ago.
At the same time, 1,290 people left the labor force and 945 fewer people were listed as employed.
Muskegon County’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.1 percent in August, down from 10.1 percent in July and 10.0 percent a year ago.
At the same time, 1,290 people left the labor force and 945 fewer people were listed as employed.
Greece's Biggest Company Quits Country
Greece's Biggest Company Quits Country — European Business News - CNBC
Greece's biggest company is leaving the country, drinks bottler Coca Cola Hellenic (CCH) said on Thursday in announcing it will move to Switzerland and list its shares in London, dealing a blow to the debt-crippled Greek economy.
Greece's biggest company is leaving the country, drinks bottler Coca Cola Hellenic (CCH) said on Thursday in announcing it will move to Switzerland and list its shares in London, dealing a blow to the debt-crippled Greek economy.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Spain Downgraded to One Level Above Junk by S&P
Spain Downgraded to One Level Above Junk by S&P - Businessweek
“The negative outlook on the long-term rating reflects our view of the significant risks to Spain’s economic growth and budgetary performance, and the lack of a clear direction in euro-zone policy,” S&P said.
“The deepening economic recession is limiting the Spanish government’s policy options.”
“The negative outlook on the long-term rating reflects our view of the significant risks to Spain’s economic growth and budgetary performance, and the lack of a clear direction in euro-zone policy,” S&P said.
“The deepening economic recession is limiting the Spanish government’s policy options.”
Rebuild America - Defeat Obama Draws Hundreds to Downtown Brighton
Rebuild America - Defeat Obama Draws Hundreds to Downtown Brighton - Hartland, MI Patch
Jennifer Panning of Pinckney shows off her sign, "I built Artisan Tile," her business which is located in Brighton.
"I built it despite government involvement," she said.
"I want them (government) to do less, not more.
And I'm pretty sure I can run my business better than they can."
Jennifer Panning of Pinckney shows off her sign, "I built Artisan Tile," her business which is located in Brighton.
"I built it despite government involvement," she said.
"I want them (government) to do less, not more.
And I'm pretty sure I can run my business better than they can."
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Monday, October 08, 2012
What questions would you ask during the MLive, Muskegon Chronicle debate for the 91st State House seat
What questions would you ask during the MLive, Muskegon Chronicle debate for the 91st State House seat | MLive.com
Candidates for the 91st State House seat -- incumbent Republican Rep. Holly Hughes, Democrat Collene Lamonte and Libertarian Nicholas Sundquist -- will meet in a debate Oct. 15 at Muskegon Community College.
Candidates for the 91st State House seat -- incumbent Republican Rep. Holly Hughes, Democrat Collene Lamonte and Libertarian Nicholas Sundquist -- will meet in a debate Oct. 15 at Muskegon Community College.
Sunday, October 07, 2012
Maryland's other pension problem
Maryland's other pension problem | WashingtonExaminer.com
With two-thirds of its state employee pension/benefit system unfunded, Maryland's retirement system is in serious trouble.
But according to a new study by the Maryland Public Policy Institute, the situation at the county level is even worse.
On average, Maryland's 24 counties are funding only half of what's needed to provide promised post-employment pension, health and insurance benefits to their aging work forces.
With two-thirds of its state employee pension/benefit system unfunded, Maryland's retirement system is in serious trouble.
But according to a new study by the Maryland Public Policy Institute, the situation at the county level is even worse.
On average, Maryland's 24 counties are funding only half of what's needed to provide promised post-employment pension, health and insurance benefits to their aging work forces.
Dems Out Andrea Mitchell as Partisan
Dems Out Andrea Mitchell as Partisan « Commentary Magazine
Mitchell is hardly the only partisan hack masquerading as a fair-minded journalist on one of the networks and perhaps isn’t even the worst (CNN’s Soledad O’Brien certainly gives her a run for her money in this category).
But the Obama ad removes even the flimsy veil of false objectivity from her conduct.
Mitchell is hardly the only partisan hack masquerading as a fair-minded journalist on one of the networks and perhaps isn’t even the worst (CNN’s Soledad O’Brien certainly gives her a run for her money in this category).
But the Obama ad removes even the flimsy veil of false objectivity from her conduct.
Recycling fraud is draining California cash
Recycling fraud is draining California cash - latimes.com
That kind of success isn't just impressive, it's unbelievable.
But the recycling rate for certain plastic containers was even higher: 104%.
California's generous recycling redemption program has led to rampant fraud.
Crafty entrepreneurs are driving semi-trailers full of cans from Nevada or Arizona, which don't have deposit laws, across the border and transforming their cargo into truckfuls of nickels. In
That kind of success isn't just impressive, it's unbelievable.
But the recycling rate for certain plastic containers was even higher: 104%.
California's generous recycling redemption program has led to rampant fraud.
Crafty entrepreneurs are driving semi-trailers full of cans from Nevada or Arizona, which don't have deposit laws, across the border and transforming their cargo into truckfuls of nickels. In
Billboard getting noticed across US. Updated new info 9/21 | Ottawa County Patriots
Billboard getting noticed across US. Updated new info 9/21 | Ottawa County PatriotsIt is parked at a stop sign on Blue Star Highway.
Not only does the stop allow drivers to read it, but at night headlights illuminate it.
Saturday, October 06, 2012
Insider tip led to criminal complaint against Barbara Stellard for false WayPoint pupil counts
Insider tip led to criminal complaint against Barbara Stellard for false WayPoint pupil counts
Stellard worked at WayPoint, a sixth through 12th grade charter school in Muskegon Township, beginning in 2002 and at least through 2008.
Stellard’s attorney, Terry Nolan, said another employee falsified the documents, and Stellard signed them without knowing they weren’t accurate.
Stellard worked at WayPoint, a sixth through 12th grade charter school in Muskegon Township, beginning in 2002 and at least through 2008.
Stellard’s attorney, Terry Nolan, said another employee falsified the documents, and Stellard signed them without knowing they weren’t accurate.
FOCUS: 2012 Statewide Ballot Proposals
Michigan Catholic Conference: Public Policy
FOCUS: 2012 Statewide Ballot Proposals
September 28, 2012: Michigan voters participating in the statewide general election this November will have the opportunity to vote on six policy questions.
These six questions will be the highest number of ballot proposals Michigan voters will have witnessed in some 25 years.
Five of the questions are proposed constitutional amendments while the sixth, Proposal 1, is a referendum on an existing state law.
Michigan Catholic Conference is urging a “no” vote on Proposal 5. Continue reading FOCUS: 2012 Statewide Ballot Proposals…
FOCUS: 2012 Statewide Ballot Proposals
September 28, 2012: Michigan voters participating in the statewide general election this November will have the opportunity to vote on six policy questions.
These six questions will be the highest number of ballot proposals Michigan voters will have witnessed in some 25 years.
Five of the questions are proposed constitutional amendments while the sixth, Proposal 1, is a referendum on an existing state law.
Michigan Catholic Conference is urging a “no” vote on Proposal 5. Continue reading FOCUS: 2012 Statewide Ballot Proposals…
Lunch lady slammed for food that is 'too good'
Lunch lady slammed for food that is 'too good' - The Local
A talented head cook at a school in central Sweden has been told to stop baking fresh bread and to cut back on her wide-ranging veggie buffets because it was unfair that students at other schools didn't have access to the unusually tasty offerings.
A talented head cook at a school in central Sweden has been told to stop baking fresh bread and to cut back on her wide-ranging veggie buffets because it was unfair that students at other schools didn't have access to the unusually tasty offerings.
Spain's Desperate Economic Situation
Spain's Desperate Economic Situation - Business Insider
The amount of bad loans on Spanish bank balance sheets is stunning
The amount of bad loans on Spanish bank balance sheets is stunning
Dane County Voter Fraud?
BREAKING: Dane County Voter Fraud? - 620 WTMJ - Milwaukee's Source for Local News and Weather
The Sheriff's Department in one of Wisconsin's most heavily Democratic counties has begun handing out absentee ballots to inmates and deputies are being told not to verify the inmate's felony status before they are handed the ballot.
"In my opinion," wrote one Dane County Sheriff's deputy, "this is causing us to be complicit in the crime."
The deputy forwarded the instruction from a lieutenant telling staff that "It is going to up to their polling locations to research whether they are allowed to vote based on criminal record, not the DCSO (Dane County Sheriff's Office.)"
The Sheriff's Department in one of Wisconsin's most heavily Democratic counties has begun handing out absentee ballots to inmates and deputies are being told not to verify the inmate's felony status before they are handed the ballot.
"In my opinion," wrote one Dane County Sheriff's deputy, "this is causing us to be complicit in the crime."
The deputy forwarded the instruction from a lieutenant telling staff that "It is going to up to their polling locations to research whether they are allowed to vote based on criminal record, not the DCSO (Dane County Sheriff's Office.)"
EPA Celebrates ‘Children Health Month,’ Encourages Recruiting Students for ‘Energy Patrols’ at School
EPA Celebrates ‘Children Health Month,’ Encourages Recruiting Students for ‘Energy Patrols’ at School | CNSNews.com
On the website page is a link to a 26-page EPA report entitled, “Sensible Steps to Healthier School Environment.”
In the report’s chapter on Energy Efficiency, the EPA presents a box with items to help establish “Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Schools.”
One of the items in the box reads, “Educate students and staff about how their behaviors affect energy use. Some schools have created student energy patrols to monitor and inform others when energy is wasted.”
On the website page is a link to a 26-page EPA report entitled, “Sensible Steps to Healthier School Environment.”
In the report’s chapter on Energy Efficiency, the EPA presents a box with items to help establish “Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Schools.”
One of the items in the box reads, “Educate students and staff about how their behaviors affect energy use. Some schools have created student energy patrols to monitor and inform others when energy is wasted.”
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