Feds gave witness protection to terrorists - Washington Times:
"The federal government gave witness protection to known and suspected terrorists and the U.S. Marshals Service even lost track of two of those people, according to a report Thursday from the Justice Department’s auditor that exposes the previously hidden side of the witness program."
Thursday, May 16, 2013
IRS scandal: West Michigan Tea Party leader contends group was targeted
IRS scandal: West Michigan Tea Party leader contends group was targeted | MLive.com:
"Everybody's always had a fear of the IRS," Chiodo said Thursday, May 16, during a telephone interview.
"The IRS being used for political purposes really puts fear in peoples' hearts."
"Everybody's always had a fear of the IRS," Chiodo said Thursday, May 16, during a telephone interview.
"The IRS being used for political purposes really puts fear in peoples' hearts."
Goodwill Minimum Wage Loophole Will Shock You
John Hrabe: Goodwill Minimum Wage Loophole Will Shock You:
"In a recent investigation for Watchdog.org, I reported that a majority of Goodwill entities in the United States pay people with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage, while these same Goodwills simultaneously spend tens of millions of dollars per year on executive compensation and travel-related expenses."
"In a recent investigation for Watchdog.org, I reported that a majority of Goodwill entities in the United States pay people with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage, while these same Goodwills simultaneously spend tens of millions of dollars per year on executive compensation and travel-related expenses."
May 2013 - Dambusters 70th Anniversary
May 2013 - Dambusters 70th Anniversary — Military Forum | Airliners.net
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From United Kingdom, joined May 2001, 12700 posts, Snow days: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signs law allowing longer school days rather than makeups
Snow days: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signs law allowing longer school days rather than makeups | MLive.com:
"Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday signed into law legislation allowing school districts that cancelled class multiple times this winter to meet state requirements by extending existing days rather than scheduling makeups."
"Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday signed into law legislation allowing school districts that cancelled class multiple times this winter to meet state requirements by extending existing days rather than scheduling makeups."
American Indian mascots: Michigan bills would force civil rights department to fund school changes
American Indian mascots: Michigan bills would force civil rights department to fund school changes | MLive.com:
"Republican lawmakers are introducing legislation that would strip funding from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and make the money available to local schools if they are forced to change their American Indian-related mascots as a result of a discrimination complaint filed by the department."
"Republican lawmakers are introducing legislation that would strip funding from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and make the money available to local schools if they are forced to change their American Indian-related mascots as a result of a discrimination complaint filed by the department."
Venezuela hopes to wipe out toilet paper shortage by importing 50m rolls
Venezuela hopes to wipe out toilet paper shortage by importing 50m rolls | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Minister blames shortage on 'excessive demand caused by media campaign generated to disrupt the country'"
Men who are physically strong are more likely to have right wing political views
Men who are physically strong are more likely to have right wing political views | Mail Online:
"Men who are physically strong are more likely to have right wing political views
Weaker men more likely to support welfare state and wealth redistribution
Link may reflect psychological traits that evolved in our ancestors
Strength was a proxy for ability to defend or acquire resources"
"Men who are physically strong are more likely to have right wing political views
Weaker men more likely to support welfare state and wealth redistribution
Link may reflect psychological traits that evolved in our ancestors
Strength was a proxy for ability to defend or acquire resources"
Mark Hollis, Jim Delany speak on MSU, Big Ten issues: What they said and what I think | Couch on fire
Mark Hollis, Jim Delany speak on MSU, Big Ten issues: What they said and what I think | Couch on fire:
"– Hollis spoke about the seriousness of this upcoming season for MSU football. It should be noted, he was prompted to do so by a question that afforded almost no other response.
What was he supposed to say?
“Well, guys, we’ll do our best and see how it goes.”
Still, they were strong words and I’m sure, by some media outlets, will be sensationalized.
Here’s some of what Hollis said, when asked at what point 6-6 becomes unacceptable:
“(If it happened again) there’d probably be a gathering of troops to ask why are we there two years in a row. … It is a very important season for Michigan State, no question.”
My take: Again, this was prompted and a probably unavoidable response.
But it is important that MSU’s AD is on record with such urgency.
It’s a starting point with him if this season were to play out poorly."
"– Hollis spoke about the seriousness of this upcoming season for MSU football. It should be noted, he was prompted to do so by a question that afforded almost no other response.
What was he supposed to say?
“Well, guys, we’ll do our best and see how it goes.”
Still, they were strong words and I’m sure, by some media outlets, will be sensationalized.
Here’s some of what Hollis said, when asked at what point 6-6 becomes unacceptable:
“(If it happened again) there’d probably be a gathering of troops to ask why are we there two years in a row. … It is a very important season for Michigan State, no question.”
My take: Again, this was prompted and a probably unavoidable response.
But it is important that MSU’s AD is on record with such urgency.
It’s a starting point with him if this season were to play out poorly."
Not just Detroit: New report finds fiscal troubles for dozens of city halls across Michigan
Not just Detroit: New report finds fiscal troubles for dozens of city halls across Michigan | MLive.com:
"While the financial problems of Detroit have captured the headlines this spring, a new analysis released today on government finance finds that dozens of Michigan communities may be on a course for crisis.
According to Munetrix, a Web-based data consultant in Auburn Hills, dozens of local units of government were in a financial state that is “cause for concern” in their 2011 fiscal years.
"While the financial problems of Detroit have captured the headlines this spring, a new analysis released today on government finance finds that dozens of Michigan communities may be on a course for crisis.
According to Munetrix, a Web-based data consultant in Auburn Hills, dozens of local units of government were in a financial state that is “cause for concern” in their 2011 fiscal years.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
HHS Doles Out 2nd Round of Billion Dollar Innovation Awards, But Can’t Say What Savings Seen Yet From 1st Round
HHS Doles Out 2nd Round of Billion Dollar Innovation Awards, But Can’t Say What Savings Seen Yet From 1st Round | CNS News
“Bringing down health care cost is our top priority,” Sebelius said.
But Richard Gilfillan, director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, who took questions from reporters on the conference call, could not tell reporters how much the $900 million awards given out last year has saved taxpayers in health care costs.
A reporter asked Gilfillan about the $1.9 billion savings over three years that HHS officials had predicted from the first round of awards and whether he could report any savings over the first year.
“All of our round-one proposals, our applicants, have put in operating plans,” Gilfillan said. “They’ve begun operations, but we do not have any estimates to share with you at this time.”
Another reporter asked a more pointed question:
“Has CMS’s actuaries found or confirmed savings by any innovation center project at this point, and are you guys preparing yet to expand any of them to become a permanent nationwide program as you’re authorized under the health law?” the reporter asked.
“We are still in relatively early stages of the roll out of some of the models that we have,” Gilfillan said. “We’re working closely with our colleagues in our evaluations group and our colleagues in the actuarial group to monitor performance.
“We do not have any results that we would use to pursue the path you describe,” Gilfillan said.
“Do you know when you might?” the reporter asked.
“I’m not commenting on that today,” Gilfillan said.
No Warming in Antarctica, Satellite Data Show
No Warming in Antarctica, Satellite Data Show | Heartlander Magazine:
"Antarctic temperatures are not rising at all and have slightly declined during the past 33 years, satellite data show.
Steven Goddard provides a powerful chart on his Real Science website of Antarctic temperatures as measured since 1979 by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) instruments aboard NASA satellites.
Global warming alarmists often claim the Antarctic continent is warming, but the satellite data confirm the ground-based temperature measurements showing Antarctica is cooling rather than warming."
"Antarctic temperatures are not rising at all and have slightly declined during the past 33 years, satellite data show.
Steven Goddard provides a powerful chart on his Real Science website of Antarctic temperatures as measured since 1979 by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) instruments aboard NASA satellites.
Global warming alarmists often claim the Antarctic continent is warming, but the satellite data confirm the ground-based temperature measurements showing Antarctica is cooling rather than warming."
How Computer Manufacturers Are Paid to Make Your Laptop Worse
How Computer Manufacturers Are Paid to Make Your Laptop Worse:
"Based on Microsoft’s tests with six different Windows 7 laptops, removing bloatware made the laptops start up nearly 40% faster on average.
That’s a significant improvement that shows us just how much bloatware can affect performance."
"Based on Microsoft’s tests with six different Windows 7 laptops, removing bloatware made the laptops start up nearly 40% faster on average.
That’s a significant improvement that shows us just how much bloatware can affect performance."
IRS sued for stealing the medical records of 10 million Americans
IRS sued for stealing the medical records of 10 million Americans | Human Events:
"The Internal Revenue Service is now facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that it improperly accessed and stole the health records of some 10 million Americans, including medical records of all California state judges."
"The Internal Revenue Service is now facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that it improperly accessed and stole the health records of some 10 million Americans, including medical records of all California state judges."
Argentina’s Deadbeat Special: Buy a 4% Bond or Go to Jail
Argentina’s Deadbeat Special: Buy a 4% Bond or Go to Jail - Bloomberg:
"President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner wants tax evaders hiding about $160 billion in dollars to help finance Argentina’s oil-producing ambitions.
Her offer: Buy a 4 percent bond or face the prospect of jail time."
"President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner wants tax evaders hiding about $160 billion in dollars to help finance Argentina’s oil-producing ambitions.
Her offer: Buy a 4 percent bond or face the prospect of jail time."
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Pay People to Cook at Home
Pay People to Cook at Home - NYTimes.com:
"I believe the solution to getting people into the kitchen exists in a long-forgotten proposal.
In the 1960s and ’70s, when American feminists were fighting to get women out of the house and into the workplace, there was another feminist arguing for something else.
Selma James, a labor organizer from Brooklyn, pushed the idea of wages for housework. Ms. James, who worked in a factory as a young woman and later became a housewife and a mother, argued that household work was essential to the American economy and wondered why women weren’t being paid for it. "
"I believe the solution to getting people into the kitchen exists in a long-forgotten proposal.
In the 1960s and ’70s, when American feminists were fighting to get women out of the house and into the workplace, there was another feminist arguing for something else.
Selma James, a labor organizer from Brooklyn, pushed the idea of wages for housework. Ms. James, who worked in a factory as a young woman and later became a housewife and a mother, argued that household work was essential to the American economy and wondered why women weren’t being paid for it. "
Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended
My Way News - Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended:
"States should cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half- from .08 blood alcohol level to .05_matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries, a federal safety board recommended Tuesday.
That's about one drink for a woman weighing less than 120 pounds, two for a 160-pound man."
"States should cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half- from .08 blood alcohol level to .05_matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries, a federal safety board recommended Tuesday.
That's about one drink for a woman weighing less than 120 pounds, two for a 160-pound man."
Florida quietly shortened yellow light standards & lengths, resulting in more red light camera tickets for you
Florida quietly shortened yellow light standards & lengths, resulting in more red light camera tickets for you | wtsp.com:
"TAMPA BAY, Florida -- A subtle, but significant tweak to Florida's rules regarding traffic signals has allowed local cities and counties to shorten yellow light intervals, resulting in millions of dollars in additional red light camera fines.
.....While yellow light times were reduced by mere fractions of a second, research indicates a half-second reduction in the interval can double the number of RLC citations -- and the revenue they create."
"TAMPA BAY, Florida -- A subtle, but significant tweak to Florida's rules regarding traffic signals has allowed local cities and counties to shorten yellow light intervals, resulting in millions of dollars in additional red light camera fines.
.....While yellow light times were reduced by mere fractions of a second, research indicates a half-second reduction in the interval can double the number of RLC citations -- and the revenue they create."
Wealthy Manhattan moms hire handicapped tour guides to bypass lines at Disney World
Wealthy Manhattan moms hire handicapped tour guides to bypass lines at Disney World - NYPOST.com:
“You can’t go to Disney without a tour concierge,’’ she sniffed. “This is how the 1 percent does Disney."
“You can’t go to Disney without a tour concierge,’’ she sniffed. “This is how the 1 percent does Disney."
Detroit rescue roadmap may take detour as unions reject cutbacks
Detroit rescue roadmap may take detour as unions reject cutbacks | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Orr’s report, which specifies the depth of Detroit’s fiscal crisis and sketches out ways to resolve it, shows that the city confronts a $386 million cumulative deficit by the end of next month, when it may run out of cash.
At the same time, the city has at least $15.7 billion in long-term debt and retiree obligations."
"Orr’s report, which specifies the depth of Detroit’s fiscal crisis and sketches out ways to resolve it, shows that the city confronts a $386 million cumulative deficit by the end of next month, when it may run out of cash.
At the same time, the city has at least $15.7 billion in long-term debt and retiree obligations."
How the 2013 World Press Photo of the Year was faked with Photoshop
How the 2013 World Press Photo of the Year was faked with Photoshop | ExtremeTech:
"It turns out that the 2013 World Press Photo of the Year — the largest and most prestigious press photography award — was, in actual fact, a fake.
The World Press Photo association hasn’t yet stripped the photographer, Paul Hansen, of the title, but presumably it’s just a matter of time.
Rather than discussing the politics of photo manipulation, though — is it faked, or is it merely enhanced? — we’re going to look at how Hansen managed to trick a panel of experienced judges with his shooping skillz, and how a seasoned computer scientist spotted the fraudulent forgery from a mile off."
"It turns out that the 2013 World Press Photo of the Year — the largest and most prestigious press photography award — was, in actual fact, a fake.
The World Press Photo association hasn’t yet stripped the photographer, Paul Hansen, of the title, but presumably it’s just a matter of time.
Rather than discussing the politics of photo manipulation, though — is it faked, or is it merely enhanced? — we’re going to look at how Hansen managed to trick a panel of experienced judges with his shooping skillz, and how a seasoned computer scientist spotted the fraudulent forgery from a mile off."
WIND FARMS GET PASS ON EAGLE DEATHS
News from The Associated Press:
"Killing these iconic birds is not just an irreplaceable loss for a vulnerable species.
It's also a federal crime, a charge that the Obama administration has used to prosecute oil companies when birds drown in their waste pits, and power companies when birds are electrocuted by their power lines.
But the administration has never fined or prosecuted a wind-energy company, even those that flout the law repeatedly.
Instead, the government is shielding the industry from liability and helping keep the scope of the deaths secret."
"Killing these iconic birds is not just an irreplaceable loss for a vulnerable species.
It's also a federal crime, a charge that the Obama administration has used to prosecute oil companies when birds drown in their waste pits, and power companies when birds are electrocuted by their power lines.
But the administration has never fined or prosecuted a wind-energy company, even those that flout the law repeatedly.
Instead, the government is shielding the industry from liability and helping keep the scope of the deaths secret."
Monday, May 13, 2013
France weighs 'culture tax' for Apple, Google products
France weighs 'culture tax' for Apple, Google products | Reuters:
"President Francois Hollande will decide by the end of July whether France should impose new taxes on technology giants like Apple and Google to finance cultural projects, a move that could feed into an anti-business image days after a spat with Yahoo!.
The Socialist government asked former Canal Plus CEO Pierre Lescure to find new ways of funding culture during an economic downturn, in line with France's "cultural exception" argument that such projects must be shielded from market forces."
"President Francois Hollande will decide by the end of July whether France should impose new taxes on technology giants like Apple and Google to finance cultural projects, a move that could feed into an anti-business image days after a spat with Yahoo!.
The Socialist government asked former Canal Plus CEO Pierre Lescure to find new ways of funding culture during an economic downturn, in line with France's "cultural exception" argument that such projects must be shielded from market forces."
New health insurer plans to break into Michigan market with different way of doing things
New health insurer plans to break into Michigan market with different way of doing things | MLive.com: "Consumers Mutual received a $72 million low-interest loan from the federal government to get off the ground.
It must be repaid by 2033."
It must be repaid by 2033."
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers | National Review Online:
"CBS News President David Rhodes and ABC News President Ben Sherwood, both of them have siblings that not only work at the White House, that not only work for President Obama, but they work at the NSC on foreign policy issues directly related to Benghazi. Let’s call a spade a spade.
Let’s also show you why CNN did not go very far in covering these hearings because the CNN deputy bureau chief, Virginia Moseley, is married to Hillary Clinton’s deputy, Tom Nides."
"CBS News President David Rhodes and ABC News President Ben Sherwood, both of them have siblings that not only work at the White House, that not only work for President Obama, but they work at the NSC on foreign policy issues directly related to Benghazi. Let’s call a spade a spade.
Let’s also show you why CNN did not go very far in covering these hearings because the CNN deputy bureau chief, Virginia Moseley, is married to Hillary Clinton’s deputy, Tom Nides."
Detroit puts brakes on bus-stop benches
Detroit puts brakes on bus-stop benches:
"Detroit Department of Transportation officials are saying the bench was not approved. If it is affixed to a bus stop, the bench will have to be removed.
"That's ridiculous," said Molnar, 22, who recently finished his junior year at Wayne State University, where he is an urban studies student. "Now there's not going to be a bench there. Let them take that away from the community. A community that built that bench. A community that put their blood, sweat and tears in it. That's all they wanted, a bench at the bus stop."
Angelica Jones, DDOT deputy director, said the bench was not authorized, but a proposal for the project could open a dialogue.
"There is protocol that takes place," she said, "but it is our understanding that it did not take place regarding this bench. DDOT is not aware of this (bench)."
"Detroit Department of Transportation officials are saying the bench was not approved. If it is affixed to a bus stop, the bench will have to be removed.
"That's ridiculous," said Molnar, 22, who recently finished his junior year at Wayne State University, where he is an urban studies student. "Now there's not going to be a bench there. Let them take that away from the community. A community that built that bench. A community that put their blood, sweat and tears in it. That's all they wanted, a bench at the bus stop."
Angelica Jones, DDOT deputy director, said the bench was not authorized, but a proposal for the project could open a dialogue.
"There is protocol that takes place," she said, "but it is our understanding that it did not take place regarding this bench. DDOT is not aware of this (bench)."
The Power Of Drudge: A Little Civics Lesson For Janet Napolitano And Barack Obama
The Power Of Drudge: A Little Civics Lesson For Janet Napolitano And Barack Obama - Forbes:
"DHS did not deny (or meaningfully clarify) the claim.
Instead, its spokesperson attempted to justify it with a claim of doing it to get the best price.
The DHS spokesperson, AP reported, stated that DHS expends 15 million rounds every year, “mostly on shooting ranges and in training exercises.”
This wasn’t really reassuring.
1.6 billion divided by 15 million implies “strategic sourcing contracts” for … a 100 year supply.
This simply did not add up."
"DHS did not deny (or meaningfully clarify) the claim.
Instead, its spokesperson attempted to justify it with a claim of doing it to get the best price.
The DHS spokesperson, AP reported, stated that DHS expends 15 million rounds every year, “mostly on shooting ranges and in training exercises.”
This wasn’t really reassuring.
1.6 billion divided by 15 million implies “strategic sourcing contracts” for … a 100 year supply.
This simply did not add up."
Congressman Dan Kildee: Buena Vista students should continue to 'receive the food they need'
Congressman Dan Kildee: Buena Vista students should continue to 'receive the food they need' | MLive.com:
"In a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kildee, D-Flint, said,
“Ninety-one percent of students in the Buena Vista schools receive federal food assistance through free and reduced lunch programs.
As you know, these programs help ensure that students receive adequate nutrition by providing meals to children who are not able to afford them.”
"In a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kildee, D-Flint, said,
“Ninety-one percent of students in the Buena Vista schools receive federal food assistance through free and reduced lunch programs.
As you know, these programs help ensure that students receive adequate nutrition by providing meals to children who are not able to afford them.”
See what a third Muskegon developer is proposing for a Pere Marquette Park beach bar
See what a third Muskegon developer is proposing for a Pere Marquette Park beach bar | MLive.com:
"The Harris Hospitality proposal is to begin operations with frozen yogurt shop in the building.
As renovation allows, the restaurant group would then create a banquet facility and a bar and grill.
The proposal calls for beach equipment rentals being operated from the building, such as bicycles, beach chairs, water toys and small watercraft.
The Harris proposal also calls for a food truck operation as part of the development."
"The Harris Hospitality proposal is to begin operations with frozen yogurt shop in the building.
As renovation allows, the restaurant group would then create a banquet facility and a bar and grill.
The proposal calls for beach equipment rentals being operated from the building, such as bicycles, beach chairs, water toys and small watercraft.
The Harris proposal also calls for a food truck operation as part of the development."
Detroit insolvent, EM Kevyn Orr says
Detroit insolvent, EM Kevyn Orr says | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com:
"Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr says the city of Detroit's cash-flow crisis makes it "insolvent" and unable to borrow more money to mask over debts being made worse by skipping millions in payments for retiree pensions and health care."
"Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr says the city of Detroit's cash-flow crisis makes it "insolvent" and unable to borrow more money to mask over debts being made worse by skipping millions in payments for retiree pensions and health care."
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Interesting fact of the day: Highest paid public employee in every state is part of the higher education bubble
Interesting fact of the day: Highest paid public employee in every state is part of the higher education bubble | AEIdeas:
"The highest paid public employee in every one of the 50 states is either a college coach at a public university: football (27), basketball (13), hockey (1), or a college administrator at a public university: president (4), medical school dean (4), law school dean (1)."
"The highest paid public employee in every one of the 50 states is either a college coach at a public university: football (27), basketball (13), hockey (1), or a college administrator at a public university: president (4), medical school dean (4), law school dean (1)."
12 Shot at NOLA Mother's Day Parade - No fatalities, three in critical condition
12 Shot at NOLA Mother's Day Parade - No fatalities, three in critical condition:
"At least 12 people have been injured in a shooting at a Mother's Day second-line parade in New Orleans, the Times-Picayune reports.
..... The suspects—one of whom is described as 18 to 22 years old with short hair, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans—were seen fleeing after the incident and are still at large."
Justin Bieber?
"At least 12 people have been injured in a shooting at a Mother's Day second-line parade in New Orleans, the Times-Picayune reports.
..... The suspects—one of whom is described as 18 to 22 years old with short hair, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans—were seen fleeing after the incident and are still at large."
Justin Bieber?
Obamacare: Taxpayers Must Report Personal Health ID Info to IRS
Americans for Tax Reform : Obamacare: Taxpayers Must Report Personal Health ID Info to IRS:
"This new tax information document must, at a minimum, contain: the name and health insurance identification number of the taxpayer; the name and tax identification number of the health insurance company; the number of months the taxpayer was covered by this insurance plan; and whether or not the plan was purchased in one of Obamacare’s “exchanges.”
This will involve millions of new tax documents landing in mailboxes across America every January, along with the usual raft of W-2s, 1099s, and 1098s.
At tax time, the 140 million families who file a tax return will have to get acquainted with a brand new tax filing form.
Six million of these families will end up paying Obamacare’s individual mandate non-compliance tax penalty."
"This new tax information document must, at a minimum, contain: the name and health insurance identification number of the taxpayer; the name and tax identification number of the health insurance company; the number of months the taxpayer was covered by this insurance plan; and whether or not the plan was purchased in one of Obamacare’s “exchanges.”
This will involve millions of new tax documents landing in mailboxes across America every January, along with the usual raft of W-2s, 1099s, and 1098s.
At tax time, the 140 million families who file a tax return will have to get acquainted with a brand new tax filing form.
Six million of these families will end up paying Obamacare’s individual mandate non-compliance tax penalty."
Collecting Rainwater Now Illegal in Many States as Big Government Claims Ownership Over Our Water
Collecting Rainwater Now Illegal in Many States as Big Government Claims Ownership Over Our Water | World Truth.TV:
"You may not be aware of this, but many Western states, including Utah, Washington and Colorado, have long outlawed individuals from collecting rainwater on their own properties because, according to officials, that rain belongs to someone else."
"You may not be aware of this, but many Western states, including Utah, Washington and Colorado, have long outlawed individuals from collecting rainwater on their own properties because, according to officials, that rain belongs to someone else."
THIS PIECE BY ROSS DOUTHAT ON THE IRS’S ATTACK ON TEA PARTY GROUPS IS PRETTY GOOD, but the comments …
THIS PIECE BY ROSS DOUTHAT ON THE IRS’S ATTACK ON TEA PARTY GROUPS IS PRETTY GOOD, but the comments …:
.......but the comments indicate that a rather large portion of the NYT readership is just fine with having brownshirts go after people for their ideas.
Hey, fascists tend to be big-government enthusiasts, not small-government advocates.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 11:03 pm"
.......but the comments indicate that a rather large portion of the NYT readership is just fine with having brownshirts go after people for their ideas.
Hey, fascists tend to be big-government enthusiasts, not small-government advocates.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 11:03 pm"
What Benghazi reveals about our nation
What Benghazi reveals about our nation ... - Daily Inter Lake: Frank:
"The words of Thomas Jefferson stand as a warning to us all:
“...whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government; that, whenever things get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them right.”
The opposite goes without saying as well.
When the people are not well-informed, they cannot be relied upon to notice when things go wrong, nor can they set them right, nor —ultimately — can they be trusted with their own government.
Let us hope we have not reached that point.
Otherwise, like Rome and Julius Caesar, we may ultimately meet a tragic end."
"The words of Thomas Jefferson stand as a warning to us all:
“...whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government; that, whenever things get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them right.”
The opposite goes without saying as well.
When the people are not well-informed, they cannot be relied upon to notice when things go wrong, nor can they set them right, nor —ultimately — can they be trusted with their own government.
Let us hope we have not reached that point.
Otherwise, like Rome and Julius Caesar, we may ultimately meet a tragic end."
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Janitors claim lack of Spanish translations discriminatory
Janitors claim lack of Spanish translations discriminatory | The Daily Caller:
"A group of Spanish-speaking custodial workers in Colorado have filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that the Auraria Higher Education Center in Denver discriminated against them by failing to provide Spanish translations."
"A group of Spanish-speaking custodial workers in Colorado have filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that the Auraria Higher Education Center in Denver discriminated against them by failing to provide Spanish translations."
Smartphones driving violent crime across U.S.
Smartphones driving violent crime across U.S. - Computerworld:
"Incidents of cellphone theft have been rising for several years and are fast becoming an epidemic.
IDG News Service collected data on serious crimes in San Francisco from November to April and recorded 579 thefts of cellphones or tablets, accounting for 41 percent of all serious crime.
On several days, like Feb. 27, the only serious crimes reported in the daily police log were cellphone thefts."
"Incidents of cellphone theft have been rising for several years and are fast becoming an epidemic.
IDG News Service collected data on serious crimes in San Francisco from November to April and recorded 579 thefts of cellphones or tablets, accounting for 41 percent of all serious crime.
On several days, like Feb. 27, the only serious crimes reported in the daily police log were cellphone thefts."
Overqualified Yet Underprepared, Graduates Face 'Unique Paradox': Study
Overqualified Yet Underprepared, Graduates Face 'Unique Paradox': Study:
"It's unconscionable," said Amy Laitinen, deputy director for higher education at the New America Foundation, a Washington think tank.
"This is one of the biggest investments students are ever going to make, and they have little to no information about what the return on their investment will be."
"It's unconscionable," said Amy Laitinen, deputy director for higher education at the New America Foundation, a Washington think tank.
"This is one of the biggest investments students are ever going to make, and they have little to no information about what the return on their investment will be."
Former Ed Secretary: Only 4 Percent of Colleges Worth the Money
Former Ed Secretary: Only 4 Percent of Colleges Worth the Money:
"Nearly half of those who start a four-year college don't finish, he points out.
Of those who did graduate in 2011, half are unemployed or radically underemployed.
By his reckoning, only 150 of America's 3,500 colleges are worth it. "
"Nearly half of those who start a four-year college don't finish, he points out.
Of those who did graduate in 2011, half are unemployed or radically underemployed.
By his reckoning, only 150 of America's 3,500 colleges are worth it. "
Bush's fault!
Carney: I.R.S. Run By Bush Political Appointee | The Weekly Standard:
"I.R.S. is an independent enforcement agency," said Carney. "The -- which I believe, as I understand it, contains only two political appointees within it. The individual who is running the I.R.S. at the time was actually an appointee from the previous administration."
The previous administration was George W. Bush's administration."
"I.R.S. is an independent enforcement agency," said Carney. "The -- which I believe, as I understand it, contains only two political appointees within it. The individual who is running the I.R.S. at the time was actually an appointee from the previous administration."
The previous administration was George W. Bush's administration."
Legislation to address school emergency-drill failures found by MLive surprises state task force
Legislation to address school emergency-drill failures found by MLive surprises state task force | MLive.com:
"An MLive investigation in March found widespread disregard by schools for laws requiring drills for fires, severe weather or armed threats. "
"An MLive investigation in March found widespread disregard by schools for laws requiring drills for fires, severe weather or armed threats. "
Friday, May 10, 2013
Hillary Misled Congress--But Not Under Oath
Hillary Misled Congress--But Not Under Oath:
"In 2004, the 9/11 Commission insisted on hearing testimony from then-National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice under oath, even after she had already spoken to the panel in a private interview, because of concerns about inconsistencies between her statements and those made by other witnesses.
The White House initially resisted, then relented, and on Apr. 8, 2004, she took the oath and testified before the Commission. "
"In 2004, the 9/11 Commission insisted on hearing testimony from then-National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice under oath, even after she had already spoken to the panel in a private interview, because of concerns about inconsistencies between her statements and those made by other witnesses.
The White House initially resisted, then relented, and on Apr. 8, 2004, she took the oath and testified before the Commission. "
Sharp drop in gun violence, but most killings still involve firearms
Report: Sharp drop in gun violence, but most killings still involve firearms - The Washington Post:
"Less than 1 percent of state prison inmates who possessed a gun when they committed their offense obtained the firearm at a gun show, the report said.
...About 40 percent of state prison inmates obtained their firearms from illegal sources such as theft or through a drug deal, the report said, while 37 percent got their guns from a family member or friend. Those findings are based on data from 2004.
Overall, the Justice Department report said, firearm-related homicides dropped from 18,253 homicides in 1993 to 11,101 in 2011, while nonfatal firearm crimes declined from 1.5 million in 1993 to 467,300 in 2011. The drop extended to schools: Homicides at schools declined from an average of 29 per year in the 1990s to an average of 20 per year in the 2000s."
"Less than 1 percent of state prison inmates who possessed a gun when they committed their offense obtained the firearm at a gun show, the report said.
...About 40 percent of state prison inmates obtained their firearms from illegal sources such as theft or through a drug deal, the report said, while 37 percent got their guns from a family member or friend. Those findings are based on data from 2004.
Overall, the Justice Department report said, firearm-related homicides dropped from 18,253 homicides in 1993 to 11,101 in 2011, while nonfatal firearm crimes declined from 1.5 million in 1993 to 467,300 in 2011. The drop extended to schools: Homicides at schools declined from an average of 29 per year in the 1990s to an average of 20 per year in the 2000s."
Report: Muslim cleric invited to pray over fallen SEALs damns them during service
Report: Muslim cleric invited to pray over fallen SEALs damns them during service - Washington Times
"The families of Navy SEALs killed in an August 2011 shoot-down of a helicopter in Afghanistan spoke at a press conference Thursday morning, citing a number of grievances, including an allegation that the Pentagon invited a Muslim cleric who “disparaged in Arabic the memory of these servicemen.”
In addition to blasting the Obama administration for the mission and for an official investigation they deemed a cover-up, the families complained that “military brass, while prohibiting any mention of a Judeo-Christian God, invited a Muslim cleric to the funeral for the fallen Navy SEAL Team VI heroes who disparaged in Arabic the memory of these servicemen by damning them as infidels to Allah.”
During the news conference, attorney Larry Klayman who is representing the grieving parents showed a video with audio of the prayer and a translation that scrolled over the screen."
"The families of Navy SEALs killed in an August 2011 shoot-down of a helicopter in Afghanistan spoke at a press conference Thursday morning, citing a number of grievances, including an allegation that the Pentagon invited a Muslim cleric who “disparaged in Arabic the memory of these servicemen.”
In addition to blasting the Obama administration for the mission and for an official investigation they deemed a cover-up, the families complained that “military brass, while prohibiting any mention of a Judeo-Christian God, invited a Muslim cleric to the funeral for the fallen Navy SEAL Team VI heroes who disparaged in Arabic the memory of these servicemen by damning them as infidels to Allah.”
During the news conference, attorney Larry Klayman who is representing the grieving parents showed a video with audio of the prayer and a translation that scrolled over the screen."
‘What the Frack!’: Colorado School Kids Made to Participate in Anti-Fracking Rap During Assembly
‘What the Frack!’: Colorado School Kids Made to Participate in Anti-Fracking Rap During Assembly | Video | TheBlaze.com:
"Students at a Colorado middle school were serenaded and sang along to an anti-fracking rap from a group of young environmental activists last week.
The “Earth Guardians” posted video of the performance, titled “What the Frack,” from Evergreen Middle School, about 20 miles west of Denver.
In it, students rap along after the line, “When we say ‘what the,’ you say ‘frack’!”
By Thursday afternoon, the video had been made private.
The rap demonized the process of hydraulic fracturing — “fracking” — to extract natural gas from rock, saying it “poisoned the water, poisoned the air, poisoned the people, do you think that’s fair?”
"Students at a Colorado middle school were serenaded and sang along to an anti-fracking rap from a group of young environmental activists last week.
The “Earth Guardians” posted video of the performance, titled “What the Frack,” from Evergreen Middle School, about 20 miles west of Denver.
In it, students rap along after the line, “When we say ‘what the,’ you say ‘frack’!”
By Thursday afternoon, the video had been made private.
The rap demonized the process of hydraulic fracturing — “fracking” — to extract natural gas from rock, saying it “poisoned the water, poisoned the air, poisoned the people, do you think that’s fair?”
1-day fast-food worker strike comes to Detroit
1-day fast-food worker strike comes to Detroit | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"Workers at a fast-food restaurant on Detroit's east side have walked off the job as part of an effort to push for higher wages.
Detroit pastor Charles Williams II says workers want $15 an hour, better working conditions and the right to unionize. "
"Workers at a fast-food restaurant on Detroit's east side have walked off the job as part of an effort to push for higher wages.
Detroit pastor Charles Williams II says workers want $15 an hour, better working conditions and the right to unionize. "
Hooters targets women with free food on Mother's Day
Hooters targets women with free food on Mother's Day | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"Hooters may have finally figured out a way to lure Mom in the door: Give her the grub.
For one day, at least.
The chain famous for its waitresses in sexy uniforms has long struggled to attract female customers — particularly mothers.
But this Mother's Day, it hopes to lure others nationwide by offering free entrees — worth up to $10 — for mothers who bring a kid along and buy any drink."
"Hooters may have finally figured out a way to lure Mom in the door: Give her the grub.
For one day, at least.
The chain famous for its waitresses in sexy uniforms has long struggled to attract female customers — particularly mothers.
But this Mother's Day, it hopes to lure others nationwide by offering free entrees — worth up to $10 — for mothers who bring a kid along and buy any drink."
Pontiac schools in danger of missing payroll, state warns
Pontiac schools in danger of missing payroll, state warns | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"The district’s original five-year deficit-elimination plan was supposed to end next year.
Officials went back to the drawing board after the district was hit in January with a more than $7-million court judgment, Dougherty said. "
"The district’s original five-year deficit-elimination plan was supposed to end next year.
Officials went back to the drawing board after the district was hit in January with a more than $7-million court judgment, Dougherty said. "
Colorado Lawmakers Set Taxes And Rules For Marijuana Sales
Colorado Lawmakers Set Taxes And Rules For Marijuana Sales : The Two-Way : NPR:
"Colorado is set to become the first U.S. state to regulate and tax sales of recreational marijuana, after lawmakers approved several bills that set business standards and rules. Legislators expect enforcement of the rules to be paid for by two taxes on marijuana — a 15 percent excise tax, and a 10 percent sales tax."
"Colorado is set to become the first U.S. state to regulate and tax sales of recreational marijuana, after lawmakers approved several bills that set business standards and rules. Legislators expect enforcement of the rules to be paid for by two taxes on marijuana — a 15 percent excise tax, and a 10 percent sales tax."
Playing defense: Muskegon County's much-maligned indigent legal defense system headed for scrap heap
Playing defense: Muskegon County's much-maligned indigent legal defense system headed for scrap heap | MLive.com:
"The new model will launch Jan. 1. It’s budgeted at $1.3 million for the first year.
That’s $160,000 more than the current system costs, according to County Administrator Bonnie Hammersley.
The plan calls for 13 staff attorneys and three support staff plus $150,000 to contract for outside attorneys for appeals and cases where there’s a conflict of interest."
"The new model will launch Jan. 1. It’s budgeted at $1.3 million for the first year.
That’s $160,000 more than the current system costs, according to County Administrator Bonnie Hammersley.
The plan calls for 13 staff attorneys and three support staff plus $150,000 to contract for outside attorneys for appeals and cases where there’s a conflict of interest."
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Mona Shores reducing administrators, facing $1 million shortfall next year
Mona Shores reducing administrators, facing $1 million shortfall next year | MLive.com:
"The district continues to seek ways to close an anticipated $1 million shortfall next year.
Peden said part of the plan is to attract 50 additional schools of choice students, who would bring in another $350,000. In addition, the district is negotiating with its employee union groups.
“We are negotiating with all our groups and 85 percent of our money goes to people, so it’s going to come from people," Peden said. "
"The district continues to seek ways to close an anticipated $1 million shortfall next year.
Peden said part of the plan is to attract 50 additional schools of choice students, who would bring in another $350,000. In addition, the district is negotiating with its employee union groups.
“We are negotiating with all our groups and 85 percent of our money goes to people, so it’s going to come from people," Peden said. "
Green energy triumph: $11,000,000.00 spent per job created
Green energy triumph: $11,000,000.00 spent per job created | Human Events:
“Without much fanfare, the Department of Energy (DOE) recently updated the list of loan guarantee projects on its website,” the Institute for Energy Research noticed on Wednesday.
”Unlike in 2008, when Barack Obama pledged to create 5 million jobs over 10 years by directing taxpayer funds toward renewable energy projects, there were no press conferences or stump speeches.”
Uh-oh.
Why weren’t there any celebrations?
President Obama loves a good celebration.
Why, we just found out about the super-secret star-studded bash he held after his inauguration.
Maybe it’s because the IER divided the $26 billion spent on “green jobs” by the Energy Department since 2009, divided it by the 2,298 permanent jobs created, and came up with a cost of $11.45 million per job."
“Without much fanfare, the Department of Energy (DOE) recently updated the list of loan guarantee projects on its website,” the Institute for Energy Research noticed on Wednesday.
”Unlike in 2008, when Barack Obama pledged to create 5 million jobs over 10 years by directing taxpayer funds toward renewable energy projects, there were no press conferences or stump speeches.”
Uh-oh.
Why weren’t there any celebrations?
President Obama loves a good celebration.
Why, we just found out about the super-secret star-studded bash he held after his inauguration.
Maybe it’s because the IER divided the $26 billion spent on “green jobs” by the Energy Department since 2009, divided it by the 2,298 permanent jobs created, and came up with a cost of $11.45 million per job."
Education Dept. eliminates 'father,' 'mother' from student aid forms
Education Dept. eliminates 'father,' 'mother' from student aid forms - Washington Times:
"The new FAFSA form will use terms like “Parent 1” and “Parent 2” instead of gender-specific terms like “mother” and “father.”"
"The new FAFSA form will use terms like “Parent 1” and “Parent 2” instead of gender-specific terms like “mother” and “father.”"
Latino student group says eating tacos is offensive to Mexicans
Latino student group says eating tacos is offensive to Mexicans | The Daily Caller:
"Northwestern University continued to stumble over diversity issues this week as Mexican students voiced disagreement with a campuswide letter that advised students not to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by engaging in racially-offensive activities, such as eating tacos and drinking tequila."
"Northwestern University continued to stumble over diversity issues this week as Mexican students voiced disagreement with a campuswide letter that advised students not to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by engaging in racially-offensive activities, such as eating tacos and drinking tequila."
Student Suspended For Insulting His School In Tweet
HARDOCP - Student Suspended For Insulting His School In Tweet:
Raise your hand if you knew you could be suspended for the rest of the year for insulting your school on Twitter.
The senior class president at Heights High School has been suspended for the rest of the school year and barred from most graduation activities for posting a tweet that school officials say insulted athletes at the school.
Raise your hand if you knew you could be suspended for the rest of the year for insulting your school on Twitter.
The senior class president at Heights High School has been suspended for the rest of the school year and barred from most graduation activities for posting a tweet that school officials say insulted athletes at the school.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to Pace the 2013 Indy 500 Race
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to Pace the 2013 Indy 500 Race - Carscoops:
"The Corvette Stingray Pace Car sports a Laguna Blue Tintcoat with official Indianapolis 500 graphics on the doors.
Fitted with track-mandated safety features and strobe lights, the pace-car has no powertrain upgrades, with its 6.2-liter LT1 engine supplying 450 horsepower, enough for running in front of the IndyCar pack.
However, it does feature the track-capable Z51 package that includes an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oiling system, integral brake, differential and transmission cooling plus a unique aero package aimed at improving high-speed stability."
"The Corvette Stingray Pace Car sports a Laguna Blue Tintcoat with official Indianapolis 500 graphics on the doors.Fitted with track-mandated safety features and strobe lights, the pace-car has no powertrain upgrades, with its 6.2-liter LT1 engine supplying 450 horsepower, enough for running in front of the IndyCar pack.
However, it does feature the track-capable Z51 package that includes an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oiling system, integral brake, differential and transmission cooling plus a unique aero package aimed at improving high-speed stability."
Angry Michigan bus drivers call in sick, forcing school to close for a day
Angry Michigan bus drivers call in sick, forcing school to close for a day - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary:
"Many of the district’s 120 drivers reacted to the decision by calling in sick Wednesday, forcing the cancellation of school.
The district advised parents to drive their children to school today because it wasn’t clear if enough bus drivers would report to get the job done"
"Many of the district’s 120 drivers reacted to the decision by calling in sick Wednesday, forcing the cancellation of school.
The district advised parents to drive their children to school today because it wasn’t clear if enough bus drivers would report to get the job done"
Welfare is Rotten in State of Denmark
Welfare is Rotten in State of Denmark - Lessons for AmericaJob Creators Network:
"He found “Carinia,” a 36-year old single mom who had been on the system since age 16.
Her annual income from welfare was $32,400 – more than many of the nation’s dwindling number of full-time workers.
The American welfare state is not yet at the point of Denmark’s, but the trends are ominous.
"He found “Carinia,” a 36-year old single mom who had been on the system since age 16.
Her annual income from welfare was $32,400 – more than many of the nation’s dwindling number of full-time workers.
The American welfare state is not yet at the point of Denmark’s, but the trends are ominous.
Academic warmists celebrate book burning at San Jose State University
Blog: Academic warmists celebrate book burning at San Jose State University:
"Alison Bridger, on the left, is Department Chair of Meteorology at SJSU, while Craig Clements is an Associate Professor.
These are persons of standing, not crazy grad students pulling a prank.
No, they are making a profound statement about their intellectual methods. "
"Alison Bridger, on the left, is Department Chair of Meteorology at SJSU, while Craig Clements is an Associate Professor.
These are persons of standing, not crazy grad students pulling a prank.
No, they are making a profound statement about their intellectual methods. "
Get Ready for the War on Data
Get Ready for the War on Data - The Daily Beast:
But for voters, in the end the only thing that mattered in yesterday's special elections was the (R) after Sanford's name.
And that's not limited to South Carolina. Michael Barone recently noted that . Political preferences are hardening; folks in a given district are consistently voting the party, not the candidate. This suggests that for the foreseeable future, all the political action will lie in the presidency, and the Senate. The next big movement in the House will probably be the 2020 census.
But the implications don't stop there. If the Census is the key to political control, then you can expect parties to put more energy into gaming the census. Arguably, you're already seeing this: Republicans are now making their second attempt to defund the American Community Survey, which uses sampling to generate data between censuses. The American Community Survey is not used for districting, but it is used for all manner of other policy purposes.
As the political fault lines harden in Congress, the battlegrounds are moving back to more hidden levers of policymaking. There are the courts, of course: we're now in the third decade of a mostly undeclared war to gain control of the Supreme Court and do some unelected legislating. Data gathering and research funding are coming under fierce scrutiny. And on the national security front, secrecy and executive orders seem to be the order of the day for whoever is in the White House.
Bill Gives DHS Sec. 'Virtually Unlimited Discretion to Waive Any Manner of Crimes,' ICE Council Warns Congress
Bill Gives DHS Sec. 'Virtually Unlimited Discretion to Waive Any Manner of Crimes,' ICE Council Warns Congress | CNS News:
"They warn that the Senate immigration bill gives DHS Sec. Janet Napolitano “virtually unlimited discretion to waiver” prohibitions on obtaining legal status, such as criminal activity or previous deportation:"
"They warn that the Senate immigration bill gives DHS Sec. Janet Napolitano “virtually unlimited discretion to waiver” prohibitions on obtaining legal status, such as criminal activity or previous deportation:"
HHS rolls out $150M to help Americans find coverage under 'Obamacare'
HHS rolls out $150M to help Americans find coverage under 'Obamacare' - Washington Times:
"The Obama administration announced Thursday a plan to helpuninsured Americans find coverage under the new health care law by offering $150 million to community health centers."
"The Obama administration announced Thursday a plan to helpuninsured Americans find coverage under the new health care law by offering $150 million to community health centers."
Michigan school district that can't pay teachers shuts another day
Michigan school district that can't pay teachers shuts another day | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP — A Michigan school district that says it can’t afford to pay its teachers is closed for another day as officials plan to declare a financial emergency."
"BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP — A Michigan school district that says it can’t afford to pay its teachers is closed for another day as officials plan to declare a financial emergency."
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Coast Guard, hazmat crews clean up diesel fuel spill at Harbour Towne Marina on Muskegon Lake
Coast Guard, hazmat crews clean up diesel fuel spill at Harbour Towne Marina on Muskegon Lake | MLive.com:
"The Muskegon County Hazardous Materials Team and Muskegon firefighters contained the spill to the marina area around 6:30 p.m. May 8, about an hour and a half after an oily sheen was reported in the water."
"The Muskegon County Hazardous Materials Team and Muskegon firefighters contained the spill to the marina area around 6:30 p.m. May 8, about an hour and a half after an oily sheen was reported in the water."
In Defense of Carbon Dioxide
Harrison H. Schmitt and William Happer: In Defense of Carbon Dioxide - WSJ.com:
"We know that carbon dioxide has been a much larger fraction of the earth's atmosphere than it is today, and the geological record shows that life flourished on land and in the oceans during those times.
The incredible list of supposed horrors that increasing carbon dioxide will bring the world is pure belief disguised as science.
Mr. Schmitt, an adjunct professor of engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was an Apollo 17 astronaut and a former U.S. senator from New Mexico.
Mr. Happer is a professor of physics at Princeton University and a former director of the office of energy research at the U.S. Department of Energy."
"We know that carbon dioxide has been a much larger fraction of the earth's atmosphere than it is today, and the geological record shows that life flourished on land and in the oceans during those times.
The incredible list of supposed horrors that increasing carbon dioxide will bring the world is pure belief disguised as science.
Mr. Schmitt, an adjunct professor of engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was an Apollo 17 astronaut and a former U.S. senator from New Mexico.
Mr. Happer is a professor of physics at Princeton University and a former director of the office of energy research at the U.S. Department of Energy."
The Price Of Copper And 11 Other Recession Indicators That Are Flashing Red
The Price Of Copper And 11 Other Recession Indicators That Are Flashing Red | Zero Hedge:
"So why do U.S. stocks continue to skyrocket?
Will U.S. financial markets be able to continue to be divorced from reality?
Unfortunately, as we have seen so many times in the past, when stocks do catch up with reality they tend to do so very rapidly.
So you better put on your seatbelts because a crash is coming at some point."
"So why do U.S. stocks continue to skyrocket?
Will U.S. financial markets be able to continue to be divorced from reality?
Unfortunately, as we have seen so many times in the past, when stocks do catch up with reality they tend to do so very rapidly.
So you better put on your seatbelts because a crash is coming at some point."
Michigan's teen birth rate plummets
Michigan's teen birth rate plummets | Lansing State Journal | lansingstatejournal.com:
"But the number of babies born to unmarried moms has increased by 18 percent.
More moms are uninsured, and too many babies are being born early, which can create lasting challenges for children and their families."
"But the number of babies born to unmarried moms has increased by 18 percent.
More moms are uninsured, and too many babies are being born early, which can create lasting challenges for children and their families."
Putting Final Four games on cable saved college hoops from 96-team mess
Putting Final Four games on cable saved college hoops from 96-team mess - NCAA Basketball - Sporting News:
"In the history of college basketball, most of the unsung heroes are role players such A.J. Granger of the 2000 Michigan State Spartans or A.J. Bramlett of the 1997 Arizona Wildcats.
Those players quietly helped their teams win championships.
TBS rescued the future of the NCAA Tournament."
"In the history of college basketball, most of the unsung heroes are role players such A.J. Granger of the 2000 Michigan State Spartans or A.J. Bramlett of the 1997 Arizona Wildcats.
Those players quietly helped their teams win championships.
TBS rescued the future of the NCAA Tournament."
The Disgraceful Episode Of Lysenkoism Brings Us Global Warming Theory | Somewhat Reasonable
The Disgraceful Episode Of Lysenkoism Brings Us Global Warming Theory | Somewhat Reasonable:
"Trofim Lysenko became the Director of the Soviet Lenin All-Union Academy of Agricultural Sciences in the 1930s under Josef Stalin.
He was an advocate of the theory that characteristics acquired by plants during their lives could be inherited by later generations stemming from the changed plants, which sharply contradicted Mendelian genetics.
As a result, Lysenko became a fierce critic of theories of the then rising modern genetics."
"Trofim Lysenko became the Director of the Soviet Lenin All-Union Academy of Agricultural Sciences in the 1930s under Josef Stalin.
He was an advocate of the theory that characteristics acquired by plants during their lives could be inherited by later generations stemming from the changed plants, which sharply contradicted Mendelian genetics.
As a result, Lysenko became a fierce critic of theories of the then rising modern genetics."
Wal-Mart film to be shown May 8 and 14 as debate continues on retailer's plans for Whitehall Township
Wal-Mart film to be shown May 8 and 14 as debate continues on retailer's plans for Whitehall Township | MLive.com:
"The anti-Wal-Mart documentary from 2005 was directed by Robert Greenwald. The 90-minute film looks at the impact of Wal-Mart in small communities across the country.
It was publicly shown by opponents in early April and, at the time, Wal-Mart officials refuted the film’s premise."
(click link to see Walmart response)
"The anti-Wal-Mart documentary from 2005 was directed by Robert Greenwald. The 90-minute film looks at the impact of Wal-Mart in small communities across the country.
It was publicly shown by opponents in early April and, at the time, Wal-Mart officials refuted the film’s premise."
(click link to see Walmart response)
Thomas Sowell Discusses The Words That Stop People From Thinking
Thomas Sowell Discusses The Words That Stop People From Thinking - Investors.com:
"If there is ever a contest for words that substitute for thought, "diversity" should be recognized as the undisputed world champion.
You don't need a speck of evidence, or a single step of logic, when you rhapsodize about the supposed benefits of diversity.
The very idea of testing this wonderful, magical word against something as ugly as reality seems almost sordid.
To ask whether institutions that promote diversity 24/7 end up with better or worse relations between the races than institutions that pay no attention to it is only to get yourself regarded as a bad person."
"If there is ever a contest for words that substitute for thought, "diversity" should be recognized as the undisputed world champion.
You don't need a speck of evidence, or a single step of logic, when you rhapsodize about the supposed benefits of diversity.
The very idea of testing this wonderful, magical word against something as ugly as reality seems almost sordid.
To ask whether institutions that promote diversity 24/7 end up with better or worse relations between the races than institutions that pay no attention to it is only to get yourself regarded as a bad person."
Dubiously Disabled
Dubiously Disabled | National Review Online:
"With regularity, the Wall Street Journal recently reported, airport employees witness people who falsely claim to be handicapped when they arrive at the airport.
Having successfully cut to the front of the long security lines, these parasites jump out of their chairs the moment they’re through the screening process and race to their gates, bags in tow.
Airport security sardonically calls these occurrences “airport miracles,” because the body scanners seem to possess mysterious healing powers.
How big is the problem?
One airport investigated the matter and concluded that at least 15 percent of wheelchair requests are phonies designed to game the system.
Some think that estimate is low."
"With regularity, the Wall Street Journal recently reported, airport employees witness people who falsely claim to be handicapped when they arrive at the airport.
Having successfully cut to the front of the long security lines, these parasites jump out of their chairs the moment they’re through the screening process and race to their gates, bags in tow.
Airport security sardonically calls these occurrences “airport miracles,” because the body scanners seem to possess mysterious healing powers.
How big is the problem?
One airport investigated the matter and concluded that at least 15 percent of wheelchair requests are phonies designed to game the system.
Some think that estimate is low."
West Michigan school elections: Why Wyoming was only Grand Rapids-area district to reject tax request
West Michigan school elections: Why Wyoming was only Grand Rapids-area district to reject tax request | MLive.com:
"Voters in the Wyoming Public Schools district defeated a 25-year, $53.1 million tax request Tuesday, making it the only West Michigan community to not support school funding questions.
Seven other districts in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan and Barry counties emerged with convincing wins that will send much-needed revenue to improve the learning environments and safety of children, area district leaders said."
"Voters in the Wyoming Public Schools district defeated a 25-year, $53.1 million tax request Tuesday, making it the only West Michigan community to not support school funding questions.
Seven other districts in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan and Barry counties emerged with convincing wins that will send much-needed revenue to improve the learning environments and safety of children, area district leaders said."
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
2 Va. Boys Suspended For Using Pencils As Guns
2 Va. Boys Suspended For Using Pencils As Guns « CBS DC:
"SUFFOLK, Va. — Two Suffolk second graders have been suspended for making shooting noises while pointing pencils at each other.
Media outlets report the 7-year-old boys were suspended for two days for a violation of the Suffolk school system’s zero-tolerance policy on weapons.
They were playing with one another in class Friday at Driver Elementary.
“When I asked him about it, he said, ‘Well I was being a Marine and the other guy was being a bad guy,’” said Paul Marshall, one of the boys’ fathers.
“It’s as simple as that.”
"SUFFOLK, Va. — Two Suffolk second graders have been suspended for making shooting noises while pointing pencils at each other.
Media outlets report the 7-year-old boys were suspended for two days for a violation of the Suffolk school system’s zero-tolerance policy on weapons.
They were playing with one another in class Friday at Driver Elementary.
“When I asked him about it, he said, ‘Well I was being a Marine and the other guy was being a bad guy,’” said Paul Marshall, one of the boys’ fathers.
“It’s as simple as that.”
Muskegon's Coast West Music Festival concert ticket, pass prices reduced
Muskegon's Coast West Music Festival concert ticket, pass prices reduced | MLive.com:
"Dockrdude
Normally I would say lowering prices is a good thing. But I think we all know the reason for this."
"Dockrdude
Normally I would say lowering prices is a good thing. But I think we all know the reason for this."
Why Expand Care with No Proven Benefits?
Why Expand Care with No Proven Benefits? | Cato Institute:
"ObamaCare aims to cover 16 million poor uninsured adults through Medicaid, plus 16 million higher-income uninsured Americans through government-subsidized “private” insurance. Supporters portrayed these “reforms” as a matter of life and death, particularly for the poor.
Yet a monumental new study finds that “Medicaid coverage generated no significant improvements in measured physical health outcomes” for poor adults.
These findings strengthen the case that states should stop implementing ObamaCare, and Congress should swiftly repeal it."
"ObamaCare aims to cover 16 million poor uninsured adults through Medicaid, plus 16 million higher-income uninsured Americans through government-subsidized “private” insurance. Supporters portrayed these “reforms” as a matter of life and death, particularly for the poor.
Yet a monumental new study finds that “Medicaid coverage generated no significant improvements in measured physical health outcomes” for poor adults.
These findings strengthen the case that states should stop implementing ObamaCare, and Congress should swiftly repeal it."
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