Photo: Kitten, December, 2007, Hoi An, VietNam flooding disaster; unknown photographer
Monday, November 14, 2011
Don’t You Forget About Me
Photo: Kitten, December, 2007, Hoi An, VietNam flooding disaster; unknown photographer
Europe's Financial Crisis is Headed to America
Europe's Financial Crisis is Headed to America - The Daily Beast
So why should Americans care about any of this?
The first reason is that, with American consumers still in the doldrums of deleveraging, the United States badly needs buoyant exports if its economy is to grow at anything other than a miserably low rate.
And despite all the hype about trade with the Chinese, U.S. exports to the European Union are nearly three times larger than to China.
So why should Americans care about any of this?
The first reason is that, with American consumers still in the doldrums of deleveraging, the United States badly needs buoyant exports if its economy is to grow at anything other than a miserably low rate.
And despite all the hype about trade with the Chinese, U.S. exports to the European Union are nearly three times larger than to China.
The Objectively Worst Time to Use an iPad as a Camera
The Objectively Worst Time to Use an iPad as a Camera
Although this isn't as grotesque as the MySpace quasi-hooker's self-portraiture, whipping out your iPad as a goofy camera during a wedding is just the worst.
The worst.
This marriage is doomed.
Although this isn't as grotesque as the MySpace quasi-hooker's self-portraiture, whipping out your iPad as a goofy camera during a wedding is just the worst.
The worst.
This marriage is doomed.
Piggy bankrupt
NYPOST.com
Piggy bankrupt
Here’s a tale of two worlds -- as far as accountability is concerned. MF Global, the firm that Jon Corzine recklessly steered into bankruptcy, has fired 1,066 employees, many in New York.
Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Commission finally got around to disciplining eight employees who failed to stop Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. The most severe penalty: One guy got a 30-day suspension and a demotion.
That’s the difference between the real world and government.
In the former, failure has serious consequences.
In government, not so much.
Piggy bankrupt
Here’s a tale of two worlds -- as far as accountability is concerned. MF Global, the firm that Jon Corzine recklessly steered into bankruptcy, has fired 1,066 employees, many in New York.
Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Commission finally got around to disciplining eight employees who failed to stop Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. The most severe penalty: One guy got a 30-day suspension and a demotion.
That’s the difference between the real world and government.
In the former, failure has serious consequences.
In government, not so much.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Blair warns of 'catastrophe' if euro collapses
Blair warns of 'catastrophe' if euro collapses
Cameron said on Friday there was still "a big question mark" over the future of the eurozone and stressed it was not in Britain's interests for the single currency to break up but the government is "preparing for every eventuality".
Cameron said on Friday there was still "a big question mark" over the future of the eurozone and stressed it was not in Britain's interests for the single currency to break up but the government is "preparing for every eventuality".
State near top in number of public pension systems
Metro and State State near top in number of public pension systems The Detroit News
"Michigan has more public retirement systems than just about any other state," said Keith Brainard, research director for the National Association of State Retirement Administrators, noting the bureau lists only Pennsylvania, Illinois and Florida as having more.
"Michigan has more public retirement systems than just about any other state," said Keith Brainard, research director for the National Association of State Retirement Administrators, noting the bureau lists only Pennsylvania, Illinois and Florida as having more.
Strained By Its Debts, EU Is Breaking Up
Strained By Its Debts, EU Is Breaking Up - Latest Headlines - Investors.com
It's been clear for some time that the European Union is in deep trouble.
But now even its own leaders admit something shocking: The EU, and its currency the euro, may soon be a thing of the past
It's been clear for some time that the European Union is in deep trouble.
But now even its own leaders admit something shocking: The EU, and its currency the euro, may soon be a thing of the past
» “That clip was so satisfying that I need a cigarette!”
» “That clip was so satisfying that I need a cigarette!” - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion
That’s what commenter and blogger Joan of Argghh said last night after watching the clip of Newt taking on Scott Pelley over killing enemy combatants.
That’s what commenter and blogger Joan of Argghh said last night after watching the clip of Newt taking on Scott Pelley over killing enemy combatants.
WaPo Gave Bush’s 1976 DUI Front Page! But Fast and Furious Isn’t a Scandal
WaPo Gave Bush’s 1976 DUI Front Page! But Fast and Furious Isn’t a Scandal - Big Journalism
Interesting! Let me see if I have this right.
A DUI arrest from 1976 deserves the front page.
A federal funded operation that has resulted in the death of hundreds, including federal agents, does not deserve the front page.
Interesting! Let me see if I have this right.
A DUI arrest from 1976 deserves the front page.
A federal funded operation that has resulted in the death of hundreds, including federal agents, does not deserve the front page.
Acropolis now: Greece may be just the start
Acropolis now: Greece may be just the start - World - Macleans.ca
Now, facing more taxes and cuts to public expenditures, the family expects to have a net monthly income of less than 500 euros.
Marko and Aleka are investing whatever money they can toward English lessons for their twin eight-year-old boys in the hope that they might have a better future somewhere else
Now, facing more taxes and cuts to public expenditures, the family expects to have a net monthly income of less than 500 euros.
Marko and Aleka are investing whatever money they can toward English lessons for their twin eight-year-old boys in the hope that they might have a better future somewhere else
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Out Of The Ashes Of The Collapse Of The Eurozone Will A “United States Of Europe” Arise?
Out Of The Ashes Of The Collapse Of The Eurozone Will A “United States Of Europe” Arise?
All over Europe, headlines are declaring that the eurozone is on the verge of collapse.
Many people falsely assume that this will mean the end of the euro and a return to national currencies.
Unfortunately, that is not going to be the case at all.
Instead, this is going to be yet another example of how the elite attempt to bring order out of chaos.
All over Europe, headlines are declaring that the eurozone is on the verge of collapse.
Many people falsely assume that this will mean the end of the euro and a return to national currencies.
Unfortunately, that is not going to be the case at all.
Instead, this is going to be yet another example of how the elite attempt to bring order out of chaos.
Sticking Our Head In Tar Sands
Sticking Our Head In Tar Sands - Latest Headlines - Investors.com
The Keystone XL pipeline would carry as much as 700,000 barrels of oil a day, doubling the capacity of an existing pipeline operated by TransCanada in the upper Midwest.
The 36-inch pipeline carrying oil derived from tar sands in Alberta, Canada, to Gulf Coast refineries would create about 20,000 construction and manufacturing jobs, union jobs, that will increase the personal income of American workers by $6.5 billion.
The Keystone XL pipeline would carry as much as 700,000 barrels of oil a day, doubling the capacity of an existing pipeline operated by TransCanada in the upper Midwest.
The 36-inch pipeline carrying oil derived from tar sands in Alberta, Canada, to Gulf Coast refineries would create about 20,000 construction and manufacturing jobs, union jobs, that will increase the personal income of American workers by $6.5 billion.
An empty victory for Ohio unions
EDITORIAL: An empty victory for Ohio unions - Washington Times
Cutting spending is the way out of the trap. Public-sector unions make that difficult when they insist on benefits that far exceed what taxpayers can afford to pay.
The fundamental problem with collective bargaining for the public sector is that the people who actually pay the bills - the taxpayers - never get a seat at the table.
Deals are hammered out between politicians and unions, who are not necessarily adversarial toward one another.
This results in deals that are fiscally unsustainable, and we end up with Greece at a national scale or municipal bankruptcies at the local level.
Cutting spending is the way out of the trap. Public-sector unions make that difficult when they insist on benefits that far exceed what taxpayers can afford to pay.
The fundamental problem with collective bargaining for the public sector is that the people who actually pay the bills - the taxpayers - never get a seat at the table.
Deals are hammered out between politicians and unions, who are not necessarily adversarial toward one another.
This results in deals that are fiscally unsustainable, and we end up with Greece at a national scale or municipal bankruptcies at the local level.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Penn State riots: sick campus culture
Penn State riots: sick campus culture--Jonah Goldberg - NYPOST.com
It is also why idiotic protests have come to be seen as “part of the college experience,” as if chanting inane slogans and spouting weepy canned platitudes is essential to a well-rounded education.
Most of the time, I find campus protest culture to be shallow and predictable.
But I would have cheered it this time around, if only someone rioted for the alleged victims of Jerry Sandusky.
It is also why idiotic protests have come to be seen as “part of the college experience,” as if chanting inane slogans and spouting weepy canned platitudes is essential to a well-rounded education.
Most of the time, I find campus protest culture to be shallow and predictable.
But I would have cheered it this time around, if only someone rioted for the alleged victims of Jerry Sandusky.
Democrats Offer $1-Trillion Tax Increase in Super Committee Deal
Democrats Offer $1-Trillion Tax Increase in Super Committee Deal CNSnews.com
Democrats have offered a deal -- after rejecting a GOP offer earlier this week -- that would cut $1 trillion in projected spending over the next 10 years and raise taxes by $1 trillion over 10 years, according to documents leaked to Talking Points Memo.
Democrats have offered a deal -- after rejecting a GOP offer earlier this week -- that would cut $1 trillion in projected spending over the next 10 years and raise taxes by $1 trillion over 10 years, according to documents leaked to Talking Points Memo.
MSM Doesn’t Report That ‘Occupy Rose Parade’ Organizer Is Former Corporate Lawyer Busted For Theft
MSM Doesn’t Report That ‘Occupy Rose Parade’ Organizer Is Former Corporate Lawyer Busted For Theft - Big Journalism
Once discovered, Thottam suffered the disgrace of having his law license suspended by the California State Bar in 2008.
Thottam is a self-described “progressive attorney, and community activist and organizer” and a failed Democrat political candidate in 2010 for state assembly in California’s 53rd district.
Now returned as a lawyer “seeking employment” whose “salary is negotiable,“ my guess is Thottam hopes to capitalize on the Occupy fad to deftly segue himself into politics.
Hey, it worked for Obama.
Once discovered, Thottam suffered the disgrace of having his law license suspended by the California State Bar in 2008.
Thottam is a self-described “progressive attorney, and community activist and organizer” and a failed Democrat political candidate in 2010 for state assembly in California’s 53rd district.
Now returned as a lawyer “seeking employment” whose “salary is negotiable,“ my guess is Thottam hopes to capitalize on the Occupy fad to deftly segue himself into politics.
Hey, it worked for Obama.
World War II: After the War
World War II: After the War - Alan Taylor - In Focus - The Atlantic
(This entry is Part 20 of a weekly 20-part retrospective of World War II) [45 photos]
AMAZING photos from WW2.
Hug a Veteran today!
(This entry is Part 20 of a weekly 20-part retrospective of World War II) [45 photos]
AMAZING photos from WW2.
Hug a Veteran today!
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