Germany: 'Nuclear' toy sparks alarm - Scotsman.com News: "A TOY nuclear power plant built by two six year-olds sparked an alert in Germany, only for authorities to discover the would-be security threat was the shell of a computer with a radiation warning sign stuck to it.
Fire services and police cordoned off streets and told people to stay indoors in the western town of Oelde after the two boys left their mock power station in the street when they went home for dinner on Monday evening.
'It wasn't a prank, they were just playing,' a police spokeswoman said. 'They tried to go back later but the fire brigade wouldn't let them through.'"
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Gov. Sanford Admits Affair and Explains Disappearance
Gov. Sanford Admits Affair and Explains Disappearance
"Mark Sanford, the governor of South Carolina, said he had conducted an extra-marital affair with a woman in Argentina, ending a mystery over his week-long disappearance that had infuriated lawmakers and seemed to put his rising political career in jeopardy."
Another horndog GOPer politician who picked the wrong political party.
These IS a party for those who cheat, lie and steal.
The democrooks await your flip, scumbag.
Good riddance!
UPDATE:
He's up for de-election in 2010!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Sanford#Electoral_history
Out damned spot!
"Mark Sanford, the governor of South Carolina, said he had conducted an extra-marital affair with a woman in Argentina, ending a mystery over his week-long disappearance that had infuriated lawmakers and seemed to put his rising political career in jeopardy."
Another horndog GOPer politician who picked the wrong political party.
These IS a party for those who cheat, lie and steal.
The democrooks await your flip, scumbag.
Good riddance!
UPDATE:
He's up for de-election in 2010!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Sanford#Electoral_history
Out damned spot!
Audit: More than 250 ghost workers on payroll of Detroit Public Schools
Audit: More than 250 ghost workers on payroll of Detroit Public Schools
"More than 250 people may regularly cash Detroit Public Schools checks but aren't on the payroll, according to a recent audit."
"More than 250 people may regularly cash Detroit Public Schools checks but aren't on the payroll, according to a recent audit."
Union Members Exempt from New Health Benefits Tax
Union Members Exempt from New Health Benefits Tax
"Union members and their families who receive healthcare benefits paid for by their employers would be exempted from a new tax on healthcare under one option being proposed by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mt), according to a report by the Fox Business Channel’s Peter Barnes.
Baucus’s plan would tax health care benefits to raise from $161.9 billion to $418 billion over ten years to fund the nationalized “government provider” of health care benefits President Obama and Democrats want. Peter Barnes told me, “There would be preferential treatment for unions” under one version of the Baucus proposal.
As shown on page 3 of the Baucus outline published by Fox News under two of Baucus’ four options, healthcare benefits provided under collective bargaining agreements dated on or before January 1, 2013 would be exempt from the tax."
"Union members and their families who receive healthcare benefits paid for by their employers would be exempted from a new tax on healthcare under one option being proposed by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mt), according to a report by the Fox Business Channel’s Peter Barnes.
Baucus’s plan would tax health care benefits to raise from $161.9 billion to $418 billion over ten years to fund the nationalized “government provider” of health care benefits President Obama and Democrats want. Peter Barnes told me, “There would be preferential treatment for unions” under one version of the Baucus proposal.
As shown on page 3 of the Baucus outline published by Fox News under two of Baucus’ four options, healthcare benefits provided under collective bargaining agreements dated on or before January 1, 2013 would be exempt from the tax."
Warren Buffett to CNBC: U.S. Economy In "Shambles" .. No Signs of Recovery Yet
Warren Buffett to CNBC: U.S. Economy In "Shambles" .. No Signs of Recovery Yet "Buffett repeated his criticism of 'cap and trade' as a method to control pollution, saying it would be a huge, regressive tax"
"Early-In PassMuskegon Summer Celebration, June 26 - July 6, 2008
Muskegon Summer Celebration, June 26 - July 6, 2008
"Patrons who elect to purchase the Sappi 11-Day Early In Pass or an individual early-in upgrade will line up at a specific spot designated by signs on the sidewalk leading toward the Main Gate area. Those with regular admission passes or single day tickets can begin lining up at the bridge and back toward West Michigan Dock and Market. At 5:00 PM security and main gate personnel will instruct those with Early-In admission to proceed to the Main Gate to enter. It should be noted that the Early-In Passes and single day upgrades are valid ONLY until 5:30 PM. After 5:30 PM, patrons must use utilize the general admission line.
Concessions and beverage service will be available beginning at 5:00 PM.
Patrons should note those gaining early entrance are limited to two chairs each rather than the four normally allowed."
"Patrons who elect to purchase the Sappi 11-Day Early In Pass or an individual early-in upgrade will line up at a specific spot designated by signs on the sidewalk leading toward the Main Gate area. Those with regular admission passes or single day tickets can begin lining up at the bridge and back toward West Michigan Dock and Market. At 5:00 PM security and main gate personnel will instruct those with Early-In admission to proceed to the Main Gate to enter. It should be noted that the Early-In Passes and single day upgrades are valid ONLY until 5:30 PM. After 5:30 PM, patrons must use utilize the general admission line.
Concessions and beverage service will be available beginning at 5:00 PM.
Patrons should note those gaining early entrance are limited to two chairs each rather than the four normally allowed."
The Big Party! Muskegon Summer Celebration, June 26 - July 6, 2008
The Big Party! Muskegon Summer Celebration, June 26 - July 6, 2008: "Come early between 5:30 -7:30pm and enjoy “Happy Hour” pricing at all beverage stations. All alcoholic beverages are $1.00 off. Enjoy the opening night special “Happy Hour” pricing from 5:00pm-11:00pm."
Program Pays Girls $1 Per Day To Not Get Pregnant
Program Pays Girls $1 Per Day To Not Get Pregnant
"Brown said she hopes the program, which pays $1 each day to 12-to-18-year-old girls, will keep them from getting pregnant. In addition to remaining pregnancy-free, the girls must also attend weekly meetings.
The program is funded by a four-year grant from the state."
"Brown said she hopes the program, which pays $1 each day to 12-to-18-year-old girls, will keep them from getting pregnant. In addition to remaining pregnancy-free, the girls must also attend weekly meetings.
The program is funded by a four-year grant from the state."
The world economy is tracking or doing worse than during the Great Depression (update) | vox - Research-based policy analysis and commentary from leading economists
The world economy is tracking or doing worse than during the Great Depression (update) vox - Research-based policy analysis and commentary from leading economists: "This is an update of the authors' 6 April 2009 column comparing today's global crisis to the Great Depression. World industrial production, trade, and stock markets are diving faster now than during 1929-30. Fortunately, the policy response to date is much better. The update shows that trade and stock markets have shown some improvement without reversing the overall conclusion -- today's crisis is at least as bad as the Great Depression."
Liquor stores crowded as customers grudgingly stock up
Liquor stores crowded as customers grudgingly stock up: "Liquor stores were jammed with mostly unhappy customers today as a province-wide strike looms for midnight tonight.
'Because they have a monopoly they can do this to the public,'"
'Because they have a monopoly they can do this to the public,'"
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
New All-Time Lows for Both CBS & ABC Evening Newscasts
New All-Time Lows for Both CBS & ABC Evening Newscasts
"Breaking: TVNewser has learned the CBS Evening News has once again set an all-time low last week with 4.89 million Total Viewers and 1.42 million A25-54 viewers.
But it was also the lowest (since records began in the 1991-'92 season) for ABC's World News with Charles Gibson. The Gibson program drew 6.42 million Total Viewers and 1.77 million A25-54 viewers."
"Breaking: TVNewser has learned the CBS Evening News has once again set an all-time low last week with 4.89 million Total Viewers and 1.42 million A25-54 viewers.
But it was also the lowest (since records began in the 1991-'92 season) for ABC's World News with Charles Gibson. The Gibson program drew 6.42 million Total Viewers and 1.77 million A25-54 viewers."
Free security software to protect your PC from malware
Free security software to protect your PC from malware - Kim's Security Center
"Buying a computer security suite is costly. But you don't need to spend a dime. I have links to all the free security software you need."
Excellent site with free security links!
"Buying a computer security suite is costly. But you don't need to spend a dime. I have links to all the free security software you need."
Excellent site with free security links!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Goldman Sachs to make record bonus payout
Goldman Sachs to make record bonus payout
"Last week, the firm predicted that President Barack Obama's government could issue $3.25tn of debt before September, almost four times last year's sum. Goldman, a prime broker of US government bonds, is expected to make hundreds of millions of dollars in profits from selling and dealing in the bonds"
"Last week, the firm predicted that President Barack Obama's government could issue $3.25tn of debt before September, almost four times last year's sum. Goldman, a prime broker of US government bonds, is expected to make hundreds of millions of dollars in profits from selling and dealing in the bonds"
No Country for Burly Men
No Country for Burly Men: "A 'man-cession.' That's what some economists are starting to call it. Of the 5.7 million jobs Americans lost between December 2007 and May 2009, nearly 80 percent had been held by men. Mark Perry, an economist at the University of Michigan, characterizes the recession as a 'downturn' for women but a 'catastrophe' for men."
Rangel unloads on N.Y. Pos
Rangel unloads on N.Y. Post
Ben Smith - POLITICO.com: "Rangel unloads on N.Y. Post
Charlie Rangel denounced a New York Post story accusing him of helping out a niece accused of corruption:
“It is going to be difficult for you to print this, but the only connection between that woman and me is she is a person of color,” Rangel said after attending graduation ceremonies at The Mott Hall School in Harlem with ex-president Bill Clinton.
“I have never heard of her, I don’t know anybody that knows her, and I don’t know why The Post would do this, except that I am a public official.”
“But...I am prepared to give a charity $1,000 if they can find any connection between this lady and me. I don’t know the woman.”
Asked a second time if he might be distantly related to Smith through blood or marriage, the powerful chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee denied any and all ties to her.
“Blood, marriage, fraternity, neighborhood - it is just as though (the Post editors) are drunk with ignorance and they wake up in the morning and say, ‘What can we make up?’” he said."
Ben Smith - POLITICO.com: "Rangel unloads on N.Y. Post
Charlie Rangel denounced a New York Post story accusing him of helping out a niece accused of corruption:
“It is going to be difficult for you to print this, but the only connection between that woman and me is she is a person of color,” Rangel said after attending graduation ceremonies at The Mott Hall School in Harlem with ex-president Bill Clinton.
“I have never heard of her, I don’t know anybody that knows her, and I don’t know why The Post would do this, except that I am a public official.”
“But...I am prepared to give a charity $1,000 if they can find any connection between this lady and me. I don’t know the woman.”
Asked a second time if he might be distantly related to Smith through blood or marriage, the powerful chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee denied any and all ties to her.
“Blood, marriage, fraternity, neighborhood - it is just as though (the Post editors) are drunk with ignorance and they wake up in the morning and say, ‘What can we make up?’” he said."
why that rogue cancer unit at the VA was able to persist.
MEGAN MCARDLE on why that rogue cancer unit at the VA was able to persist.
“Not because hospitals are above covering up malpractice, or because doctors don’t protect other doctors, but because any private hospital would have been terrified of getting sued. The VA is very hard to sue because of sovereign immunity.”"
“Not because hospitals are above covering up malpractice, or because doctors don’t protect other doctors, but because any private hospital would have been terrified of getting sued. The VA is very hard to sue because of sovereign immunity.”"
Canada's Health Care System: Poor Value
Canada's Health Care System: Poor Value
"In 2007, waiting lists for access to health care in Canada reached a new all-time high of 18.3 weeks from general practitioner referral to treatment by a specialist. Despite substantial increases in both health spending and federal cash transfers to the provinces for health care over the last decade or so, this wait time is 54% longer than the overall median wait time of 11.9 weeks back in 1997."
"In 2007, waiting lists for access to health care in Canada reached a new all-time high of 18.3 weeks from general practitioner referral to treatment by a specialist. Despite substantial increases in both health spending and federal cash transfers to the provinces for health care over the last decade or so, this wait time is 54% longer than the overall median wait time of 11.9 weeks back in 1997."
Why getting out of Europe is the only way to save Britain
Why getting out of Europe is the only way to save Britain
"The desire to destroy our traditional nationhood through the promotion of mass immigration, multicultural diversity and surrender to the EU has been a key theme of this Government ever since 1997"
"The desire to destroy our traditional nationhood through the promotion of mass immigration, multicultural diversity and surrender to the EU has been a key theme of this Government ever since 1997"
Lucas Glover Wins The U.S. Open
Lucas Glover Wins The U.S. Open
"So many amazing stories belonged to contenders all around him Monday at Bethpage Black, from Phil Mickelson's stirring bid to win for his beloved wife as she battles breast cancer, to David Duval coming out of nowhere to nearly win for the first time in eight years."
We were ALL pulling for Phil and his "beloved" (but not by Phil) wife....
"So many amazing stories belonged to contenders all around him Monday at Bethpage Black, from Phil Mickelson's stirring bid to win for his beloved wife as she battles breast cancer, to David Duval coming out of nowhere to nearly win for the first time in eight years."
We were ALL pulling for Phil and his "beloved" (but not by Phil) wife....
Obama's poll numbers hit low
Rasmussen Reports™: The Most Comprehensive Public Opinion Data Anywhere: "The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 32% of the nation's voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Thirty-four percent (34%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -2.
That’s the President’s lowest rating to date"
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Survival guide for 2009 Muskegon Summer Celebration
Survival guide for 2009 Muskegon Summer Celebration
"• No solicitation of any kind (political campaign materials, business advertisement fliers)."
Interesting as last year it was all-petitions-all-the-time for those waiting in line.
I wonder if this is a new policy or political solicitation is still OK outside the grounds.
"• No solicitation of any kind (political campaign materials, business advertisement fliers)."
Interesting as last year it was all-petitions-all-the-time for those waiting in line.
I wonder if this is a new policy or political solicitation is still OK outside the grounds.
Hawaii paying nearly twice market rate for solar power
Hawaii paying nearly twice market rate for solar power
"Taxpayers are paying what could amount to a multimillion-dollar premium for power from recently installed solar panels on the roofs of state-owned buildings, including several airports."
"Taxpayers are paying what could amount to a multimillion-dollar premium for power from recently installed solar panels on the roofs of state-owned buildings, including several airports."
Saturday, June 20, 2009
My Way - Sports News
My Way - Sports News: "An Ohio prosecutor is opposing former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett's request for early release from prison to pursue an NFL career.
Clarett says the sooner he can be released, the sooner he can make a comeback, possibly in the NFL."
Clarett says the sooner he can be released, the sooner he can make a comeback, possibly in the NFL."
Obama's political play should shock no one
Obama's political play should shock no one
"It's amusing to watch the Washington political establishment feign shock, now that President Barack Obama's reform administration has used a clay foot to vigorously kick one inspector general and boot another out the door.
One inspector general foolishly investigated a friend of the president. Another inspector general audited those juicy bonuses given to AIG executives as part of $700 billion federal bailout of the financial industry.
It's a decent man-bites-dog story, at least until North Korea tries lobbing a few missiles toward Hawaii.
"It's amusing to watch the Washington political establishment feign shock, now that President Barack Obama's reform administration has used a clay foot to vigorously kick one inspector general and boot another out the door.
One inspector general foolishly investigated a friend of the president. Another inspector general audited those juicy bonuses given to AIG executives as part of $700 billion federal bailout of the financial industry.
It's a decent man-bites-dog story, at least until North Korea tries lobbing a few missiles toward Hawaii.
Muskegon school district closes $5 million funding gap
Muskegon school district closes $5 million funding gap
"as well as the receipt of federal stimulus funds are helping Muskegon Public Schools avoid 'ugly' budget cuts next year.
But Superintendent Colin Armstrong said that may not be the case in 2010-11, when stimulus funds won't be available"
"stimulus"?
A fat teacher pension and contract bailout.
Just like the auto unions.
How dumb ARE we?
"as well as the receipt of federal stimulus funds are helping Muskegon Public Schools avoid 'ugly' budget cuts next year.
But Superintendent Colin Armstrong said that may not be the case in 2010-11, when stimulus funds won't be available"
"stimulus"?
A fat teacher pension and contract bailout.
Just like the auto unions.
How dumb ARE we?
Many roadblocks to getting wind energy going on Great Lakes
Many roadblocks to getting wind energy going on Great Lakes
"When the wind is blowing the hardest, the region's need for electrical power is at its lowest"
Well, duh,,,
"When the wind is blowing the hardest, the region's need for electrical power is at its lowest"
Well, duh,,,
Authorities probing string of Harley-Davidson thefts
Authorities probing string of Harley-Davidson thefts
"Roesler said investigators are uncertain whether the same suspects are responsible for all the thefts."
Used Harley ads are everywhere!
"Roesler said investigators are uncertain whether the same suspects are responsible for all the thefts."
Used Harley ads are everywhere!
Thieves now targeting locked vehicles
Thieves now targeting locked vehicles
"The number of vehicle break-ins in the area has risen sharply since 2008, the sheriff said."
I can't wait til Jenny let's all her prisoners out of Michigan's prisons!
"The number of vehicle break-ins in the area has risen sharply since 2008, the sheriff said."
I can't wait til Jenny let's all her prisoners out of Michigan's prisons!
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