What Do We Do about Venezuela? - Michael G. Franc - The Corner on National Review Online
"The senators ask Secretary Clinton an important and long-overdue question: Is the Obama administration prepared to do something about the Chávez threat?"
Important stuff you won't get from the liberal media! We do the surfing so you can be informed AND have a life!
Friday, May 28, 2010
That DVD from the library may be harder to get under new rules
That DVD from the library may be harder to get under new rules - MLive.com
"Cooperative director Sandra Wilson said the reason for the changes is financial. LLC's state aid was cut by 40 percent last year, about $110,000.
'We've been struggling for months with how to reduce 40 percent from our budget,' she said. 'Everything pointed to: We have to reduce the volume of delivery.'"
Our Blockbuster Video just closed.
Fired all its employees.
Maybe cuz they faced "free" "competition" from these leaches?
"Cooperative director Sandra Wilson said the reason for the changes is financial. LLC's state aid was cut by 40 percent last year, about $110,000.
'We've been struggling for months with how to reduce 40 percent from our budget,' she said. 'Everything pointed to: We have to reduce the volume of delivery.'"
Our Blockbuster Video just closed.
Fired all its employees.
Maybe cuz they faced "free" "competition" from these leaches?
"Pathetic: BP Buses in Temps for Obama Photo Op"
JammieWearingFool: "Pathetic: BP Buses in Temps for Obama Photo Op"
Grand Haven boy, 16, sentenced to 6 to 20 years in prison after failing to progress in sex offender treatment
Grand Haven boy, 16, sentenced to 6 to 20 years in prison after failing to progress in sex offender treatment - MLive.com
"When Fathi Cullen was sentenced three years ago for barging into a young woman's home and sexually assaulting her, a judge thought the then-13-year-old boy could get help at a special Iowa treatment center for young offenders.
On Thursday, the same judge changed his mind and sent Cullen, now 16, to adult prison for six to 20 years."
What do we do with young monsters?
"When Fathi Cullen was sentenced three years ago for barging into a young woman's home and sexually assaulting her, a judge thought the then-13-year-old boy could get help at a special Iowa treatment center for young offenders.
On Thursday, the same judge changed his mind and sent Cullen, now 16, to adult prison for six to 20 years."
What do we do with young monsters?
Three TV stations pull 'demonstrably false' ad attacking Pete Hoekstra
Three TV stations pull 'demonstrably false' ad attacking Pete Hoekstra - MLive.com
U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra's campaign announced three local television stations pulled a "demonstrably false" attack ad by a Virginia-based conservative group.
This is interesting!
I've never heard of ANY TV station doing this.
U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra's campaign announced three local television stations pulled a "demonstrably false" attack ad by a Virginia-based conservative group.
This is interesting!
I've never heard of ANY TV station doing this.
Muskegon County union contracts!
OK, this is just the beginning.
Read some of these contracts.
What do you think?
85% of our county budget goes to these 6 union contracts.
Would it be a good idea if we the taxpayers had a say in the next round of these contracts?
Read some of these contracts.
What do you think?
85% of our county budget goes to these 6 union contracts.
Would it be a good idea if we the taxpayers had a say in the next round of these contracts?
Andy Dillon pushes Michigan retirement plan, AFL-CIO chief bristles | lansingstatejournal.com | Lansing State Journal
Andy Dillon pushes Michigan retirement plan, AFL-CIO chief bristles Lansing State Journal
"State employees must be prodded -- and soon -- to take early retirement with the same combination of incentives recently approved for school employees, House Speaker Andy Dillon said Thursday.
Dillon of Redford Township, a Democratic candidate for governor, told Free Press editors and reporters that reforms are needed to cut state spending.
A House version of the retirement package would save the state about $300 million in the spending year that begins Oct. 1 and $850 million over 10 years by making those who don't retire pay more for retirement health care."
Dillon is right on.
How tough it must be to be a principled democrat in union controlled Michigan?
"State employees must be prodded -- and soon -- to take early retirement with the same combination of incentives recently approved for school employees, House Speaker Andy Dillon said Thursday.
Dillon of Redford Township, a Democratic candidate for governor, told Free Press editors and reporters that reforms are needed to cut state spending.
A House version of the retirement package would save the state about $300 million in the spending year that begins Oct. 1 and $850 million over 10 years by making those who don't retire pay more for retirement health care."
Dillon is right on.
How tough it must be to be a principled democrat in union controlled Michigan?
Marijuana smokers club owner arraigned on drug charges | lansingstatejournal.com | Lansing State Journal
Marijuana smokers club owner arraigned on drug charges Lansing State Journal
"MASON -- The owner of the Green Leaf Smokers Club in Williamstown Township was arraigned today in 55th District Court by Judge Donald Allen on five drug-related counts, including delivery or manufacture of more than 45 kilograms (99 pounds) of marijuana.
The maximum penalty for that charge is 15 years in prison."
Oh golly!
Maryjane potheads breaking the law!
Who could ever have imagined?
"MASON -- The owner of the Green Leaf Smokers Club in Williamstown Township was arraigned today in 55th District Court by Judge Donald Allen on five drug-related counts, including delivery or manufacture of more than 45 kilograms (99 pounds) of marijuana.
The maximum penalty for that charge is 15 years in prison."
Oh golly!
Maryjane potheads breaking the law!
Who could ever have imagined?
Oakland Pot Club Says Union, Yes! | NBC Bay Area
Oakland Pot Club Says Union, Yes! NBC Bay Area
"At a ceremony hosted by Oakland City Council's Rebecca Kaplan, 100 employees at medical marijuana dispensary and education hub Oaksterdam University turned in their membership cards to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 5.
It may well be the first union pot shop in the country, if not the world"
100 workers at a pot store?!!!!!
"At a ceremony hosted by Oakland City Council's Rebecca Kaplan, 100 employees at medical marijuana dispensary and education hub Oaksterdam University turned in their membership cards to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 5.
It may well be the first union pot shop in the country, if not the world"
100 workers at a pot store?!!!!!
Worker Shortage in Washington with a Jobless Rate 9%? Orchard Brings 1,000 Workers from Jamaica?
CARPE DIEM: Worker Shortage in Washington with a Jobless Rate > 9%? Orchard Brings 1,000 Workers from Jamaica?
If we pay them not to work, they will not work.
Duh!
If we pay them not to work, they will not work.
Duh!
Government-Funded Jihad
Government-Funded Jihad FrontPage Magazine
"when he investigated the mosque, he found that its library included “very, very violent materials” that advocated physical jihad and sedition, and that extremism was promoted during the week but not during Friday prayers when they are most likely to be caught."
"when he investigated the mosque, he found that its library included “very, very violent materials” that advocated physical jihad and sedition, and that extremism was promoted during the week but not during Friday prayers when they are most likely to be caught."
Black Panthers 'Prepare for War' Against Tea Party
Black Panthers 'Prepare for War' Against Tea Party The FOX Nation
"“With the rise of the Tea Party, the white-right and other racist forces.
With gun sales nationwide at an all time high amongst whites, with a mood that is more anti-Black than any time recent, it is imperative that we organize our forces, pool our resources and prepare for war!” Chairman Malik Zulu Shabazz, Esq. Convention Convener and Party Chairman."
"“With the rise of the Tea Party, the white-right and other racist forces.
With gun sales nationwide at an all time high amongst whites, with a mood that is more anti-Black than any time recent, it is imperative that we organize our forces, pool our resources and prepare for war!” Chairman Malik Zulu Shabazz, Esq. Convention Convener and Party Chairman."
French Minister Says Bailout Alters EU Treaty
French Minister Says Bailout Alters EU Treaty - CNBC
"It is expressly forbidden in the treaties by the famous no bail-out clause.
De facto, we have changed the treaty,” he added"
The end is near for the EURO.
"It is expressly forbidden in the treaties by the famous no bail-out clause.
De facto, we have changed the treaty,” he added"
The end is near for the EURO.
NJ Teacher who complained of low pay to Gov. Chris Christie makes >$100,000 with benefits
theblogprof: NJ Teacher who complained of low pay to Gov. Chris Christie makes >$100,000 with benefits
Well, it turns out that that very teacher that claimed to be unfairly compensated, and that she would love to make $83,000, actually gets a salary of $86,389.
Plus healthcare. plus pension. In totality, it amounts to well over $100,000 per year.
Well, it turns out that that very teacher that claimed to be unfairly compensated, and that she would love to make $83,000, actually gets a salary of $86,389.
Plus healthcare. plus pension. In totality, it amounts to well over $100,000 per year.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public”
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public” FedUpUSA
"Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public”"
"Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public”"
Bankruptcy talk spreads among Calif. muni officials
Bankruptcy talk spreads among Calif. muni officials Reuters
"Street expects more talk of municipal bankruptcy across California because local government finances are in such dire shape -- a situation underscored on Wednesday when a top finance officer for Sacramento County projected a worse-than-expected shortfall for the county of $181 million, which could force more than 1,000 layoffs from the county's payroll."
"Street expects more talk of municipal bankruptcy across California because local government finances are in such dire shape -- a situation underscored on Wednesday when a top finance officer for Sacramento County projected a worse-than-expected shortfall for the county of $181 million, which could force more than 1,000 layoffs from the county's payroll."
Some airports much cheaper than others
Some airports much cheaper than others
"a list of the 100 most expensive U.S. airports recently released by the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
In second place, with an average domestic airfare of $423.76, was Savannah, Ga.'s international airport, followed by Grand Rapids, Mich. in third at $412.40, Knoxville"
"a list of the 100 most expensive U.S. airports recently released by the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
In second place, with an average domestic airfare of $423.76, was Savannah, Ga.'s international airport, followed by Grand Rapids, Mich. in third at $412.40, Knoxville"
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Obama punts on Birnbaum exit
Obama punts on Birnbaum exit - Eamon Javers and Carol E. Lee - POLITICO.com
"That explanation flummoxed reporters in the room, who seemed surprised to learn that the president wouldn’t know exactly what had happened to one of the key figures in an ongoing federal emergency – the one he was holding a news conference on at that very moment."
"That explanation flummoxed reporters in the room, who seemed surprised to learn that the president wouldn’t know exactly what had happened to one of the key figures in an ongoing federal emergency – the one he was holding a news conference on at that very moment."
Up to 14 hurricanes predicted for Atlantic storm season - Yahoo! News
Up to 14 hurricanes predicted for Atlantic storm season
"The Atlantic storm season could produce as many as 14 hurricanes this year, the U.S. government's top climate agency predicted on Thursday, setting the scene for potentially the most intense season since 2005."
These guys are NEVER right.
Why do we taxpayers continue to pay for their idiocy?
"The Atlantic storm season could produce as many as 14 hurricanes this year, the U.S. government's top climate agency predicted on Thursday, setting the scene for potentially the most intense season since 2005."
These guys are NEVER right.
Why do we taxpayers continue to pay for their idiocy?
French unions strike to keep right to retire at 60
French unions strike to keep right to retire at 60
"PARIS (AP) - Strikes across France delayed flights, closed schools and frustrated commuters Thursday as hundreds of thousands of workers protested government plans to raise the retirement age past 60—one of the lowest even in Europe."
"PARIS (AP) - Strikes across France delayed flights, closed schools and frustrated commuters Thursday as hundreds of thousands of workers protested government plans to raise the retirement age past 60—one of the lowest even in Europe."
New Drugs for Macular Degeneration
Technology Review: New Drugs for Macular Degeneration
"Scientists have since identified variants in several related genes that also boost risk, and which collectively account for about 50 to 60 percent of the heritability of the disorder."
I sure hope the Obama jihad against medical research won't kill the future of these breathtaking new drugs and procedures.
"Scientists have since identified variants in several related genes that also boost risk, and which collectively account for about 50 to 60 percent of the heritability of the disorder."
I sure hope the Obama jihad against medical research won't kill the future of these breathtaking new drugs and procedures.
Is Europe heading for a meltdown?
Is Europe heading for a meltdown? - Telegraph
"This financial crisis is worse than the sub-prime crash of 2008 because the sums are so much bigger and it is governments that are in dire straits."
"This financial crisis is worse than the sub-prime crash of 2008 because the sums are so much bigger and it is governments that are in dire straits."
NJ Teacher who complained to Gov. Chris Christie she deserved $83k actually makes $86k
NJ Teacher who complained to Gov. Chris Christie she deserved $83k actually makes $86k Washington Examiner
Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had a little dust-up with teacher Rita Wilson. Upset over Christie’s education budget, Wilson complained that she wasn’t paid enough and got sharp rebuke from the governor:
But borough teacher Rita Wilson, a Kearny resident, argued that if she were paid $3 an hour for the 30 children in her class, she’d be earning $83,000, and she makes nothing near that.
“You’re getting more than that if you include the cost of your benefits,” Christie interrupted.
When Wilson, who has a master’s degree, said she was not being compensated for her education and experience, Christie said:
“Well, you know then that you don’t have to do it.” Some in the audience applauded.Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/nj-teacher-who-complained-to-gov-chris-christie-that-she-wasnt-paid-83k-she-deserved-actually-makes-86k-94951164.html#ixzz0p9EcNciF
Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had a little dust-up with teacher Rita Wilson. Upset over Christie’s education budget, Wilson complained that she wasn’t paid enough and got sharp rebuke from the governor:
But borough teacher Rita Wilson, a Kearny resident, argued that if she were paid $3 an hour for the 30 children in her class, she’d be earning $83,000, and she makes nothing near that.
“You’re getting more than that if you include the cost of your benefits,” Christie interrupted.
When Wilson, who has a master’s degree, said she was not being compensated for her education and experience, Christie said:
“Well, you know then that you don’t have to do it.” Some in the audience applauded.Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/nj-teacher-who-complained-to-gov-chris-christie-that-she-wasnt-paid-83k-she-deserved-actually-makes-86k-94951164.html#ixzz0p9EcNciF
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ground Zero mosque plan has backers and detractors as community board votes to support plan
Ground Zero mosque plan has backers and detractors as community board votes to support plan - NYPOST.com
"Angry relatives of 9/11 victims last night clashed with supporters of a planned mosque near Ground Zero at a raucous community-board hearing in Manhattan.
After four hours of public debate, members of Community Board 1 finally voted 29-1 in support of the project."
This is an outrage from an ALL DEMOCRAT board!
"Angry relatives of 9/11 victims last night clashed with supporters of a planned mosque near Ground Zero at a raucous community-board hearing in Manhattan.
After four hours of public debate, members of Community Board 1 finally voted 29-1 in support of the project."
This is an outrage from an ALL DEMOCRAT board!
Humming_Puppies
Lucianne.com News Forum - Humming_Puppies
You must click on this short puppy video.....or you will forever be puppy deprived!
You must click on this short puppy video.....or you will forever be puppy deprived!
Rare Michigan law may help waitress win weight discrimination lawsuit against Hooters
Rare Michigan law may help waitress win weight discrimination lawsuit against Hooters
"A former Hooters worker in Roseville stands a chance of winning her weight discrimination lawsuit based on a law written by a retired Grand Rapids legislator -- a law not found in most states.
Cassandra Smith, 20, alleges a Hooters restaurant -- known for its scantily-clad waitresses -- placed her on 30-day 'weight probation' earlier this month."
This state law may well be the reason our chicks are so fat!
"A former Hooters worker in Roseville stands a chance of winning her weight discrimination lawsuit based on a law written by a retired Grand Rapids legislator -- a law not found in most states.
Cassandra Smith, 20, alleges a Hooters restaurant -- known for its scantily-clad waitresses -- placed her on 30-day 'weight probation' earlier this month."
This state law may well be the reason our chicks are so fat!
Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes
Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes - wcbstv.com
"Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes
New Jersey Governor Says He Has Residents Covered Through Fiscal Year 2011 Despite $800 Million Hole
How Did He Do This?
Remember The Budget Freeze?
Looks Like It Worked"
more:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2010/05/26/the_reform_agenda_changing_course_in_new_jersey_105729.html
"Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes
New Jersey Governor Says He Has Residents Covered Through Fiscal Year 2011 Despite $800 Million Hole
How Did He Do This?
Remember The Budget Freeze?
Looks Like It Worked"
more:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2010/05/26/the_reform_agenda_changing_course_in_new_jersey_105729.html
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