Lottery Winner Eats $15,000 Winning Lottery Ticket
"One airline passenger became so irate that he could not claim his $15,000 winning scratch card while on board a flight that he took rather odd action — he ate his ticket."
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
"Larry the Liquidator" on Senate Bill 1174 [Mackinac Center]
"Larry the Liquidator" on Senate Bill 1174 [Mackinac Center]
"From MichiganVotes.org
2010 Senate Bill 1174 (Rewrite corporate takeover rules for particular insurance company)
Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R) on February 25, 2010, to rewrite the rules for corporate acquisitions so as to raise obstacles to the acquisition of a controlling interest in the Fremont Insurance Company (which is located in the district of the bill sponsor) by the Indianapolis-based Steak and Shake Corporation.
Specifically, the bill would require a two-thirds supermajority of shareholders to vote in favor of the sale if the current board of directors opposes being taken over, but only for a 'domestic (Michigan-based) insurer with 200 employees or fewer.
Take the money.
Invest it somewhere else.
Maybe, maybe you'll get lucky and it'll be used productively.
And if it is, you'll create new jobs and provide a service for the economy and, God forbid, even make a few bucks for yourselves."
This speech is from "Other People's Money," considered by some to be capitalism's finest film.
"Predatory" investor "Larry the Liquidator's" (Danny DeVito) explains to shareholders considering a vote on a "hostile" takeover the virtue of encouraging the movement of capital from less productive uses (and managers) to more productive ones, not only because it will make money for them, but because it ultimately increases the overall wealth and well-being of a society.'"
Jerry is term limited out this year.
And this legislation helps the managers of the company keep their cush jobs but at great cost to all its stockholders.
And sends a message to ALL future businesses that Michigan is special interest heaven.
"From MichiganVotes.org
2010 Senate Bill 1174 (Rewrite corporate takeover rules for particular insurance company)
Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R) on February 25, 2010, to rewrite the rules for corporate acquisitions so as to raise obstacles to the acquisition of a controlling interest in the Fremont Insurance Company (which is located in the district of the bill sponsor) by the Indianapolis-based Steak and Shake Corporation.
Specifically, the bill would require a two-thirds supermajority of shareholders to vote in favor of the sale if the current board of directors opposes being taken over, but only for a 'domestic (Michigan-based) insurer with 200 employees or fewer.
Take the money.
Invest it somewhere else.
Maybe, maybe you'll get lucky and it'll be used productively.
And if it is, you'll create new jobs and provide a service for the economy and, God forbid, even make a few bucks for yourselves."
This speech is from "Other People's Money," considered by some to be capitalism's finest film.
"Predatory" investor "Larry the Liquidator's" (Danny DeVito) explains to shareholders considering a vote on a "hostile" takeover the virtue of encouraging the movement of capital from less productive uses (and managers) to more productive ones, not only because it will make money for them, but because it ultimately increases the overall wealth and well-being of a society.'"
Jerry is term limited out this year.
And this legislation helps the managers of the company keep their cush jobs but at great cost to all its stockholders.
And sends a message to ALL future businesses that Michigan is special interest heaven.
Ancient Secret Service Computers Overtaxed
Ancient Secret Service Computers Overtaxed
"A classified review of the United States Secret Service's computer technology found that the agency's computers were fully operational only 60 percent of the time because of outdated systems and a reliance on a computer mainframe that dates to the 1980s, according to Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn."
"A classified review of the United States Secret Service's computer technology found that the agency's computers were fully operational only 60 percent of the time because of outdated systems and a reliance on a computer mainframe that dates to the 1980s, according to Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn."
Now Obama is taxing his Secret Service computers?
Computers don't even have income!
Political Litmus Test: Bluest States Spilling The Most Red Ink
Political Litmus Test: Bluest States Spilling The Most Red Ink
"Powerful unions, big spending put Democratic states in deepest fiscal holes."
Could there be a connection between democrat control and financial disaster?
ya think?
"Powerful unions, big spending put Democratic states in deepest fiscal holes."
Could there be a connection between democrat control and financial disaster?
ya think?
Sweetness & Light
Sweetness & Light
"Billionaire investor George Soros, who helped U.S. President Barack Obama raise money for his presidential campaign in 2008, said Sunday he wasn’t happy with Mr. Obama’s handling of the financial crisis.
Mr. Soros said the government should have taken over U.S. banks instead of bailing them out, a move he suggested would have been more popular with Americans."
This guy funds MoveOn.org and owns many democrat senators and congressman.
He also is a major donor to Obama.
This should scare everyone in our country.
"Billionaire investor George Soros, who helped U.S. President Barack Obama raise money for his presidential campaign in 2008, said Sunday he wasn’t happy with Mr. Obama’s handling of the financial crisis.
Mr. Soros said the government should have taken over U.S. banks instead of bailing them out, a move he suggested would have been more popular with Americans."
This guy funds MoveOn.org and owns many democrat senators and congressman.
He also is a major donor to Obama.
This should scare everyone in our country.
Hot-dog hysteria
Hot-dog hysteria - Washington Times
"Believe it or not, the government is about to regulate the shape of hot dogs."
"Believe it or not, the government is about to regulate the shape of hot dogs."
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Althouse: "Why do the women's costumes all do weird things around the boobs?"
Althouse: "Why do the women's costumes all do weird things around the boobs?"
'Why can't the men's costumes do the same thing with the ass area?'"
'Why can't the men's costumes do the same thing with the ass area?'"
Editorial - Relieve the Chairman of His Gavel - NYTimes.com
Editorial - Relieve the Chairman of His Gavel - NYTimes.com
"Congressman Charles Rangel was far from humbled after the ethics committee admonished him for taking corporate-paid Caribbean junkets in violation of the House ethics code.
Rather, the New York Democrat berated the panel’s leaders on the House floor.
The moment was characteristic of Mr. Rangel’s arrogance throughout the investigation"
My gosh!
The New York Times?
"Congressman Charles Rangel was far from humbled after the ethics committee admonished him for taking corporate-paid Caribbean junkets in violation of the House ethics code.
Rather, the New York Democrat berated the panel’s leaders on the House floor.
The moment was characteristic of Mr. Rangel’s arrogance throughout the investigation"
My gosh!
The New York Times?
A perfect storm is brewing for the IPCC
A perfect storm is brewing for the IPCC
"Furthermore, it has also emerged in almost every case that the decision to include these scare stories rather than hard scientific evidence was deliberate."
"Furthermore, it has also emerged in almost every case that the decision to include these scare stories rather than hard scientific evidence was deliberate."
A tempest in a nuclear reactor?
A tempest in a nuclear reactor?
"Where's the accountability?
Two years ago, the Democrats and their friends in the liberal media were patting themselves on the back because of a National Intelligence Estimate that baldly stated, 'Iran halted its nuclear weapons development program in the fall of 2003.'
This was thought to make President George Bush look bad because he was insisting that Iran was a rogue nation that presented a growing threat in the Mideast and throughout the world"
"Where's the accountability?
Two years ago, the Democrats and their friends in the liberal media were patting themselves on the back because of a National Intelligence Estimate that baldly stated, 'Iran halted its nuclear weapons development program in the fall of 2003.'
This was thought to make President George Bush look bad because he was insisting that Iran was a rogue nation that presented a growing threat in the Mideast and throughout the world"
And remember the media coverage that mocked Bush's stand!
MSU administrators pull in large raises despite tough economy
MSU administrators pull in large raises despite tough economy
"Even as Michigan State University cuts staff, pares back operating budgets and prepares to shut down some degree programs, a few of the university's top administrators are bringing in big raises.
Three years ago, William Strampel, the dean of MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine was earning $204,568. Today he makes $324,254, an increase of more than 58 percent.
In the same time period, Marsha Rappley, the dean of the College of Human Medicine, has seen her salary jump from $300,000 to $378,521, a raise of more than 26 percent.
And Kim Wilcox, the university's provost, has gone from earning $288,000 to $347,000, a 20 percent increase over three years."
We tighten our belts while they buy bigger belts ( and we get to buy the belts).
"Even as Michigan State University cuts staff, pares back operating budgets and prepares to shut down some degree programs, a few of the university's top administrators are bringing in big raises.
Three years ago, William Strampel, the dean of MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine was earning $204,568. Today he makes $324,254, an increase of more than 58 percent.
In the same time period, Marsha Rappley, the dean of the College of Human Medicine, has seen her salary jump from $300,000 to $378,521, a raise of more than 26 percent.
And Kim Wilcox, the university's provost, has gone from earning $288,000 to $347,000, a 20 percent increase over three years."
We tighten our belts while they buy bigger belts ( and we get to buy the belts).
How can Michigan's economy get moving if its roads are riddled with potholes?
How can Michigan's economy get moving if its roads are riddled with potholes?
“You bring a company in, you put them in a car and the first thing they do is hit potholes,” Klohs said.
“We drive roads that are Third World, and that’s supposed to be the impression they have of us?”"
“You bring a company in, you put them in a car and the first thing they do is hit potholes,” Klohs said.
“We drive roads that are Third World, and that’s supposed to be the impression they have of us?”"
Edwards epilogue: Does the press really vet presidential candidates?
Edwards epilogue: Does the press really vet presidential candidates?
"The revelations about Edwards, contained in two best-selling books, have undermined one of the favorite conceits of political journalism, that the intensive scrutiny given candidates by reporters during a presidential campaign is an excellent filter to determine who is fit for the White House."
Duh...
The press knew all about Slick Willies steaming hot panties and never said a word to the country.
The same Stalinist press stifled Obama's entire life history. Not to mention his well documented associations with leftist icons and his shady voting record as Ill. and US senator.
"The revelations about Edwards, contained in two best-selling books, have undermined one of the favorite conceits of political journalism, that the intensive scrutiny given candidates by reporters during a presidential campaign is an excellent filter to determine who is fit for the White House."
Duh...
The press knew all about Slick Willies steaming hot panties and never said a word to the country.
The same Stalinist press stifled Obama's entire life history. Not to mention his well documented associations with leftist icons and his shady voting record as Ill. and US senator.
California is a greater risk than Greece, warns JP Morgan chief
California is a greater risk than Greece, warns JP Morgan chief
"Jamie Dimon, chairman of JP Morgan Chase, has warned American investors should be more worried about the risk of default of the state of California than of Greece's current debt woes."
When will Americans wake up?
The public employee pension disaster is destroying our cities, states and ultimately our country!
"Jamie Dimon, chairman of JP Morgan Chase, has warned American investors should be more worried about the risk of default of the state of California than of Greece's current debt woes."
When will Americans wake up?
The public employee pension disaster is destroying our cities, states and ultimately our country!
We shoulda known - NYPOST.com
We shoulda known
When a recent conver sation turned to a be leaguered Gov. Paterson, a New York official aimed a barb at journalists.
"How many articles took a close look at Paterson before he became lieutenant governor?" the official asked.
It was a rhetorical question, the answer obvious: approximately none.
When a recent conver sation turned to a be leaguered Gov. Paterson, a New York official aimed a barb at journalists.
"How many articles took a close look at Paterson before he became lieutenant governor?" the official asked.
It was a rhetorical question, the answer obvious: approximately none.
Supreme Court scrutinizes state, local gun control
Supreme Court scrutinizes state, local gun control
"Gun control advocates think, if not pray, they can win by losing when the Supreme Court decides whether the constitutional right to possess guns serves as a check on state and local regulation of firearms.
The justices will be deciding whether the Second Amendment - like much of the rest of the Bill of Rights - applies to states as well as the federal government.
It's widely believed they will say it does."
Tuesday is the big day.
"Gun control advocates think, if not pray, they can win by losing when the Supreme Court decides whether the constitutional right to possess guns serves as a check on state and local regulation of firearms.
The justices will be deciding whether the Second Amendment - like much of the rest of the Bill of Rights - applies to states as well as the federal government.
It's widely believed they will say it does."
Tuesday is the big day.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Pair of Bandits Steals Chicken Wings From Pizza Delivery Driver in Georgia
Pair of Bandits Steals Chicken Wings From Pizza Delivery Driver in Georgia
"COLUMBUS, Ga. — Police in Georgia are searching for a pair of hungry bandits who stole an order of chicken wings from a pizza delivery driver.
Columbus Police say the 19-year-old Domino's driver was approached outside a home Tuesday night by two men who asked for money.
One of the men pointed a chrome pistol.
Police say one of the men then said, 'give me the wings.'
They fled the scene with the $36 order.
No cash was taken and the driver was not injured."
"COLUMBUS, Ga. — Police in Georgia are searching for a pair of hungry bandits who stole an order of chicken wings from a pizza delivery driver.
Columbus Police say the 19-year-old Domino's driver was approached outside a home Tuesday night by two men who asked for money.
One of the men pointed a chrome pistol.
Police say one of the men then said, 'give me the wings.'
They fled the scene with the $36 order.
No cash was taken and the driver was not injured."
Hoekstra leads, but the 'Nerd' is gaining
Hoekstra leads, but the 'Nerd' is gaining
"Some Michigan Republicans apparently like GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder's 'One Tough Nerd' ads that began during the Super Bowl."
"Some Michigan Republicans apparently like GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder's 'One Tough Nerd' ads that began during the Super Bowl."
Exclusive: New Obama Interrogation Unit Not Deployed to Question Captured Taliban Chief
Exclusive: New Obama Interrogation Unit Not Deployed to Question Captured Taliban Chief - Declassified Blog - Newsweek.com
"for reasons that are unclear, the administration has not deployed HIG personnel to question Afghan Taliban military commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, arguably the most important terrorist suspect captured since the detention of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in spring of 2003."
Those who suggested that Obama's coven of comrades weren't serious about winning the war on terror were ridiculed.
This doesn't look good at all.
"for reasons that are unclear, the administration has not deployed HIG personnel to question Afghan Taliban military commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, arguably the most important terrorist suspect captured since the detention of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in spring of 2003."
Those who suggested that Obama's coven of comrades weren't serious about winning the war on terror were ridiculed.
This doesn't look good at all.
PatriotPost.US
Digest for Friday, February 26, 2010 - Editions - PatriotPost.US
"Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) introduced the Dietary Supplement Safety Act (DSSA), S. 3002, which would empower the Food and Drug Administration to regulate dietary supplements such as vitamins.
The FDA could arbitrarily reclassify supplements as drugs or pull them off the shelves altogether.
Find that one in the Constitution.
With Republicans like this, who needs Democrats?"
The fact that Palin supports McCain over JD Hayworth is not a "plus" for Sarah.
"Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) introduced the Dietary Supplement Safety Act (DSSA), S. 3002, which would empower the Food and Drug Administration to regulate dietary supplements such as vitamins.
The FDA could arbitrarily reclassify supplements as drugs or pull them off the shelves altogether.
Find that one in the Constitution.
With Republicans like this, who needs Democrats?"
The fact that Palin supports McCain over JD Hayworth is not a "plus" for Sarah.
Obama, the Chicago Boys, and their 30 Billion Dollar Slush Fund
Obama, the Chicago Boys, and their 30 Billion Dollar Slush Fund
"The Obama administration is seeking to exclude from federal oversight its new $30 billion dollar small-business lending program.
Obama's rhetoric about transparency during the campaign was as phony as his vow to end the era of lobbying (last year was that industry's best year ever in Washington)."
"The Obama administration is seeking to exclude from federal oversight its new $30 billion dollar small-business lending program.
Obama's rhetoric about transparency during the campaign was as phony as his vow to end the era of lobbying (last year was that industry's best year ever in Washington)."
$5000 fine for not filling out census form?
This is an e-mail I received from a Ludington (MI) Tea Party leader. (http://www.teapartyofwmi.org/group/ludingtonteaparty)
Read it and thank God for Rod and all the tea party patriots.
And be very worried about where our country is headed!
"I would like to thank Bob, a LTP member, for questioning a recently e-mailed video about the Census as misleading. I’m sure that we’ve all heard about the short form and then a longer form with questions that we may receive. I have attached the PDF form copied from http://2010.census.gov/partners/pdf/ConstituentFAQ.pdf explaining what we can expect.
While it is true that the Decennial Census Program is only a 10-question form required to be filled out by every household, the separate American Community Survey also requires completion if you receive it. Failure to file one or both of these forms this year is subject to a $5,000 fine according to the way I read the attached 2010 Census Constituent FAQ.
I also find it rather odd that your phone number is one of the ten questions. Since when is it the government’s business to have this when in the past it wasn’t collected, and for many people their number isn’t published? Again as a genealogist, I see little use decades or centuries from now to have this information and would rather that data more uniform be obtained as was asked in previous census surveys."
Read it and thank God for Rod and all the tea party patriots.
And be very worried about where our country is headed!
"I would like to thank Bob, a LTP member, for questioning a recently e-mailed video about the Census as misleading. I’m sure that we’ve all heard about the short form and then a longer form with questions that we may receive. I have attached the PDF form copied from http://2010.census.gov/partners/pdf/ConstituentFAQ.pdf explaining what we can expect.
While it is true that the Decennial Census Program is only a 10-question form required to be filled out by every household, the separate American Community Survey also requires completion if you receive it. Failure to file one or both of these forms this year is subject to a $5,000 fine according to the way I read the attached 2010 Census Constituent FAQ.
I also find it rather odd that your phone number is one of the ten questions. Since when is it the government’s business to have this when in the past it wasn’t collected, and for many people their number isn’t published? Again as a genealogist, I see little use decades or centuries from now to have this information and would rather that data more uniform be obtained as was asked in previous census surveys."
Ask Not For Whom the Bell Tolls, MSM: It Tolls for Thee
Ask Not For Whom the Bell Tolls, MSM: It Tolls for Thee
"Almost no voice, until Rush Limbaugh came on the scene.
Almost 30 years later, the tables have turned.
The problem for these journalists is that they have functioned robotically and cavalierly for so long, that they are not aware of the reality around them.
Things have changed.
Drastically."
This is a great read for all of us citizen journalists!
(HT Instapundit)
"Almost no voice, until Rush Limbaugh came on the scene.
Almost 30 years later, the tables have turned.
The problem for these journalists is that they have functioned robotically and cavalierly for so long, that they are not aware of the reality around them.
Things have changed.
Drastically."
This is a great read for all of us citizen journalists!
(HT Instapundit)
Video: Democrats insist “nothing wrong” at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac in 2004
Video: Democrats insist “nothing wrong” at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac in 2004
Remember this when democrats try to tell you "it's Bush's fault".
Remember this when democrats try to tell you "it's Bush's fault".
Pelosi Says She’s Running ‘Most Ethical’ Congress Ever, But Won’t Ask Rangel to Resign Chairmanship—For Now
Pelosi Says She’s Running ‘Most Ethical’ Congress Ever, But Won’t Ask Rangel to Resign Chairmanship—For Now: "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) insisted on Friday that she is running the most ethical and honest Congress in history.
At the same time, however, she indicated she will not ask House Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel (D.-N.Y.) to resign his chairmanship"
At the same time, however, she indicated she will not ask House Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel (D.-N.Y.) to resign his chairmanship"
Fannie Mae asking for another $15.3 billion - Feb. 26, 2010
Fannie Mae asking for another $15.3 billion - Feb. 26, 2010
Since it was taken over by the federal government in September 2008, Fannie Mae has received $60.9 billion from the Treasury Department.
.....Freddie Mac, which has received $50.7 billion in taxpayer funds, did not request any additional money.
Since it was taken over by the federal government in September 2008, Fannie Mae has received $60.9 billion from the Treasury Department.
.....Freddie Mac, which has received $50.7 billion in taxpayer funds, did not request any additional money.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Those nutty Americans
Those nutty Americans
'Fifty-six percent of people questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released (Feb. 19) say they think the federal government's become so large and powerful that it poses an immediate threat to the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens,' CNN says.
Perhaps even more remarkable is the breakdown of those saying that: Nearly seven in 10 Republicans, as you might assume -- but also a whopping 63 percent of independents, and even 37 percent of Democrats.
If the tea partiers are 'kooky' for thinking the government is out of control, then, well, a majority of Americans are crazy, one supposes."
'Fifty-six percent of people questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released (Feb. 19) say they think the federal government's become so large and powerful that it poses an immediate threat to the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens,' CNN says.
Perhaps even more remarkable is the breakdown of those saying that: Nearly seven in 10 Republicans, as you might assume -- but also a whopping 63 percent of independents, and even 37 percent of Democrats.
If the tea partiers are 'kooky' for thinking the government is out of control, then, well, a majority of Americans are crazy, one supposes."
The democrats and their comrades in the liberal media tell us the Tea Party patriots are out of line with....well, with what the libs want them to believe.
The American people are rising up to tell them all that they are wrong.
Damn wrong!
And we don't need no stinkin' liberal media to get the truth anymore!
We have our citizen Paul Reveres in the form of millions of American Tea Party volunteers!
American Pilot Who Dismissed Initial Pearl Harbor Report Dies at 96
American Pilot Who Dismissed Initial Pearl Harbor Report Dies at 96
"'Don't worry about it,' Tyler famously replied, thinking it was a flight of U.S. B-17 bombers that was due in from the mainland"
"'Don't worry about it,' Tyler famously replied, thinking it was a flight of U.S. B-17 bombers that was due in from the mainland"
Coming To A Hospital Near You?
Coming To A Hospital Near You?
"At the root of these grave troubles are hospital managers — bureaucrats — who, according to a Times of London report, 'stopped providing safe care because they were preoccupied with government targets and cutting costs.'"
"At the root of these grave troubles are hospital managers — bureaucrats — who, according to a Times of London report, 'stopped providing safe care because they were preoccupied with government targets and cutting costs.'"
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