Op-Ed Contributor - Universities Are Heading Toward Academic Bankruptcy - NYTimes.com
"If recent trends continue, four years at a top-tier school will cost $330,000 in 2020, $525,000 in 2028 and $785,000 in 2035."
Important stuff you won't get from the liberal media! We do the surfing so you can be informed AND have a life!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Fordson High School team in Dearborn, Mich., school practicing at night for Ramadan
Fordson High School team in Dearborn, Mich., school practicing at night for Ramadan - ESPN
"The predominantly Muslim squad from Dearborn says the nocturnal regimen is a way for players to eat and drink while observing the holy month of daytime fasting known as Ramadan that started last week."
"The predominantly Muslim squad from Dearborn says the nocturnal regimen is a way for players to eat and drink while observing the holy month of daytime fasting known as Ramadan that started last week."
Glenn Beck told there can be no prayer at his event at the Kennedy Center
Glenn Beck told there can be no prayer at his event at the Kennedy Center- The Right Scoop
"This is unbelievable. Beck says that even though they rented the Kennedy Center for use on 8/27, they were told that they could not pray in the facility.
That is beyond shocking.
Apparently they finally relented, but I’m guessing that it’s only because of who he is.
Had it been you are me, we’d probably be in handcuffs after we disobeyed and prayed anyway.
But I would like to remind you that the President can still have a Ramadan dinner at the White House."
"This is unbelievable. Beck says that even though they rented the Kennedy Center for use on 8/27, they were told that they could not pray in the facility.
That is beyond shocking.
Apparently they finally relented, but I’m guessing that it’s only because of who he is.
Had it been you are me, we’d probably be in handcuffs after we disobeyed and prayed anyway.
But I would like to remind you that the President can still have a Ramadan dinner at the White House."
Pop Quiz for Our Time
Pop Quiz for Our Time
"How about a little pop quiz. I’ll make it easy for you by giving two possible answers.
Here goes:
1. Who said this about charging wounded soldiers for their medical costs, “Nobody made these guys go to war.
They had to have known and accepted the risks.
Now they whine about bearing the costs of their choice?
It doesn’t compute…”
Answer: Democrat Barack Obama or Elmer Fudd
2. Who said: “Every week we don’t pass a Stimulus package, 500 million Americans lose their jobs.”
Answer: Democrat Nancy Pelossi or Cruella De Vil"
"How about a little pop quiz. I’ll make it easy for you by giving two possible answers.
Here goes:
1. Who said this about charging wounded soldiers for their medical costs, “Nobody made these guys go to war.
They had to have known and accepted the risks.
Now they whine about bearing the costs of their choice?
It doesn’t compute…”
Answer: Democrat Barack Obama or Elmer Fudd
2. Who said: “Every week we don’t pass a Stimulus package, 500 million Americans lose their jobs.”
Answer: Democrat Nancy Pelossi or Cruella De Vil"
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Gates of Confiscation : Look who wants to give Washington state an income tax.
Newsalert: The Gates of Confiscation : Look who wants to give Washington state an income tax
"The battle between taxpayers and government unions will define the fiscal future of the 50 states, and the newest battlefield is Washington state.
That's where a few rich taxpayers led by Bill Gates Sr. and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) are bankrolling a November ballot measure to create the state's first income tax.
And not just a toe-in-the-water tax.
They're diving into the deep end with a proposal that would immediately impose a 5% tax rate on income above $200,000, or $400,000 for married couples.
The rate would climb to 9% on single filers making $500,000, or $1 million for couples."
"The battle between taxpayers and government unions will define the fiscal future of the 50 states, and the newest battlefield is Washington state.
That's where a few rich taxpayers led by Bill Gates Sr. and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) are bankrolling a November ballot measure to create the state's first income tax.
And not just a toe-in-the-water tax.
They're diving into the deep end with a proposal that would immediately impose a 5% tax rate on income above $200,000, or $400,000 for married couples.
The rate would climb to 9% on single filers making $500,000, or $1 million for couples."
Retail - Back to School? Bring Your Own Toilet Paper
Retail - Back to School? Bring Your Own Toilet Paper - CNBC
"State and local school financing, which make up almost all of public schools’ money, is falling because of budget-balancing efforts and lower property- and sales-tax revenue."
"State and local school financing, which make up almost all of public schools’ money, is falling because of budget-balancing efforts and lower property- and sales-tax revenue."
Resolution Passed to Ban Lindsey Graham in the Greenville County GOP, SC 02AUG10
Hello Michigan: Resolution Passed to Ban Lindsey Graham in the Greenville County GOP, SC 02AUG10
"Please join 500,000 SC VOTERS WHO PLEDGE TO DUMP LINDSEY GRAHAM IN 2014"
This is a BIG beginning!
"Please join 500,000 SC VOTERS WHO PLEDGE TO DUMP LINDSEY GRAHAM IN 2014"
This is a BIG beginning!
It All Starts with Vote Fraud
It All Starts with Vote Fraud - WSJ.com
"The explosive scandal that saw officials in the lower-income city of Bell, California (population 40,000) purged last month due to outrageous salaries and pensions may have had its roots in voter fraud.
City Manager Robert Rizzo, who stood to collect a $600,000-a-year pension, and police chief Randy Adams, who was due a $411,300-a-year pension, were just two of the officials forced to resign after their platinum parachutes were uncovered.
Now it turns out that they had been hired and kept in their jobs by elected officials who allegedly took advantage of Bell's traditionally low voter turnout to commit ballot fraud.
In 2005, fewer than 400 voters cast ballots in a special election that cleared the way for City Council members to dramatically boost their own salaries.
In that election, more than half the votes cast were absentee ballots, the method of voting most susceptible to fraud."
"The explosive scandal that saw officials in the lower-income city of Bell, California (population 40,000) purged last month due to outrageous salaries and pensions may have had its roots in voter fraud.
City Manager Robert Rizzo, who stood to collect a $600,000-a-year pension, and police chief Randy Adams, who was due a $411,300-a-year pension, were just two of the officials forced to resign after their platinum parachutes were uncovered.
Now it turns out that they had been hired and kept in their jobs by elected officials who allegedly took advantage of Bell's traditionally low voter turnout to commit ballot fraud.
In 2005, fewer than 400 voters cast ballots in a special election that cleared the way for City Council members to dramatically boost their own salaries.
In that election, more than half the votes cast were absentee ballots, the method of voting most susceptible to fraud."
Are Michigan Voters Really Ready to Pay Higher Taxes?
Are Michigan Voters Really Ready to Pay Higher Taxes? [Mackinac Center]
"The Center for Michigan think tank did an evaluation of the local millages in the August primary.
Its conclusion: 'In the age of the Tea Party, a would-be tax revolt clearly does not extend to local communities across Michigan.
That's the obvious conclusion from a Center for Michigan analysis of more than 600 ballot proposals for police and fire, libraries, senior citizen services, and roads.'
'The world is run by those who show up.
Any group with a base had an opportunity to influence last week's elections,'"
"The Center for Michigan think tank did an evaluation of the local millages in the August primary.
Its conclusion: 'In the age of the Tea Party, a would-be tax revolt clearly does not extend to local communities across Michigan.
That's the obvious conclusion from a Center for Michigan analysis of more than 600 ballot proposals for police and fire, libraries, senior citizen services, and roads.'
'The world is run by those who show up.
Any group with a base had an opportunity to influence last week's elections,'"
U.S. judge bans planting of genetically engineered beets
U.S. judge bans planting of genetically engineered beets - Technology & science - Science - msnbc.com
"A federal judge on Friday banned the planting of genetically modified sugar beets engineered by Monsanto Co in a ruling that marks a major setback for the biotech giant.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White ruled in 2009 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had approved Monsanto's genetically modified sugar beets without adequate environmental study.
Sugar beets account for over half of the nation's sugar supply."
"A federal judge on Friday banned the planting of genetically modified sugar beets engineered by Monsanto Co in a ruling that marks a major setback for the biotech giant.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White ruled in 2009 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had approved Monsanto's genetically modified sugar beets without adequate environmental study.
Sugar beets account for over half of the nation's sugar supply."
Presidential Reading
Presidential Reading
"Karl Rove once claimed that President George W. Bush read 95 books in a year as part of a bet.
Apparently, President Obama is not as well read."
"Karl Rove once claimed that President George W. Bush read 95 books in a year as part of a bet.
Apparently, President Obama is not as well read."
Saturday, August 14, 2010
'Junk' Bonds Hit Record
'Junk' Bonds Hit Record - WSJ.com
"Corporate borrowers with less than investment-grade ratings sold $15.4 billion in junk bonds this week, a record total for a single week"
"Corporate borrowers with less than investment-grade ratings sold $15.4 billion in junk bonds this week, a record total for a single week"
Socialist Party of America reveals 70 Democrats as belonging to their caucus
American Thinker Blog: Socialist Party of America reveals 70 Democrats as belonging to their caucus
"Two things of note in this revelation.
The first is the astonishing number of Democratic House members who not only belong to the Socialist Party of America, but even more incredible, don't mind if people find out about it."
"Two things of note in this revelation.
The first is the astonishing number of Democratic House members who not only belong to the Socialist Party of America, but even more incredible, don't mind if people find out about it."
Government restores funding for zero-down home loan program
Government restores funding for zero-down home loan program MLive.com
"President Obama signed a bill at the end of July restoring funds to the program and increasing some fees as a means to make it more self-sufficient"
"President Obama signed a bill at the end of July restoring funds to the program and increasing some fees as a means to make it more self-sufficient"
Muskegon man charged with having sex with pit bull
Muskegon man charged with having sex with pit bull MLive.com
"A Muskegon man who was meeting with his parole officer for a previous crime, allegedly told the officer he had sexually assaulted his pet pit bull."
"A Muskegon man who was meeting with his parole officer for a previous crime, allegedly told the officer he had sexually assaulted his pet pit bull."
Friday, August 13, 2010
US 'Virtually Certain' to Fall Into a New Recession
US 'Virtually Certain' to Fall Into a New Recession: Rosenberg - CNBC
"The US economy is almost certainly headed back into a double dip recession, and economists aren't seeing it because they're using 'the old rules of thumb' that don't apply this time, well-known economist David Rosenberg told CNBC."
"The US economy is almost certainly headed back into a double dip recession, and economists aren't seeing it because they're using 'the old rules of thumb' that don't apply this time, well-known economist David Rosenberg told CNBC."
Obama closes curtain on transparency | Washington Examiner
Timothy P. Carney: Obama closes curtain on transparency Washington Examiner
"President Obama has abolished the position in his White House dedicated to transparency and shunted those duties into the portfolio of a partisan ex-lobbyist who is openly antagonistic to the notion of disclosure by government and politicians."
"President Obama has abolished the position in his White House dedicated to transparency and shunted those duties into the portfolio of a partisan ex-lobbyist who is openly antagonistic to the notion of disclosure by government and politicians."
Everyone a Bigot?
RealClearPolitics - Everyone a Bigot?
"Anti-Hispanic, anti-gay, anti-Muslim, anti-black -- it is hard to keep track of all the recent charges of alleged bigotry."
"Anti-Hispanic, anti-gay, anti-Muslim, anti-black -- it is hard to keep track of all the recent charges of alleged bigotry."
MSU's first day in pads
MSU's first day in pads - LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe
"* No separation yet at kicker, where freshman Mike Sadler has joined Dan Conroy and Kevin Muma in the competition."
I hope this is not an issue...it could be BIG!
"* No separation yet at kicker, where freshman Mike Sadler has joined Dan Conroy and Kevin Muma in the competition."
I hope this is not an issue...it could be BIG!
US Corporate Tax Rate: Would Lower Corporate Taxes Help Jumpstart US Economy?
US Corporate Tax Rate: Would Lower Corporate Taxes Help Jumpstart US Economy? - CNBC
"As the battle in Congress continues over Bush-era tax cuts on personal income, a less-noticed debate is brewing over cutting the corporate tax rate, which at 35 percent is the second-highest in the world."
"As the battle in Congress continues over Bush-era tax cuts on personal income, a less-noticed debate is brewing over cutting the corporate tax rate, which at 35 percent is the second-highest in the world."
SC's Greene indicted on felony obscenity charge
SC's Greene indicted on felony obscenity charge - Yahoo! News
"Longshot U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene has been indicted on a felony charge of showing pornography to a South Carolina college student."
No mention of his party affiliation?
Gotta be a democrat!
This culture of corruption, student sex-abuse style, just doesn't seem to of much interest to the liberal MSM.
"Longshot U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene has been indicted on a felony charge of showing pornography to a South Carolina college student."
No mention of his party affiliation?
Gotta be a democrat!
This culture of corruption, student sex-abuse style, just doesn't seem to of much interest to the liberal MSM.
I Want Your Money
"It begins…
A new film, I Want Your Money, is due out this fall.
The movie lampoons Obama and the democrat’s socialist economic agenda.
Here’s the trailer, via Weasel Zippers:"
A "MUST SEE"!
Click to see the trailer
http://www.iwantyourmoney.net/
A new film, I Want Your Money, is due out this fall.
The movie lampoons Obama and the democrat’s socialist economic agenda.
Here’s the trailer, via Weasel Zippers:"
A "MUST SEE"!
Click to see the trailer
http://www.iwantyourmoney.net/
Oceana board rejects offshore wind proposal
Oceana board rejects offshore wind proposal, with some disagreement MLive.com
"HART -- The elected officials representing the northern portion of a proposed large-scale offshore wind development continue to say 'no' to the plan."
A breath of really "FRESH" air!
"HART -- The elected officials representing the northern portion of a proposed large-scale offshore wind development continue to say 'no' to the plan."
A breath of really "FRESH" air!
Getting along: Muskegon and Muskegon Heights high schools to hold combined class reunion
Getting along: Muskegon and Muskegon Heights high schools to hold combined class reunion MLive.com
"Graduates of Muskegon and Muskegon Heights high schools want to show they can be rivals on the sports field and friends anywhere else.
This weekend, the classes of 2000 will hold their first combined reunion.
Organizers hope to spread a message of unity in opposing violence."
What do the two school's alums have in common?
Another idiotic idea that makes me wonder who will provide the insurance coverage....
"Graduates of Muskegon and Muskegon Heights high schools want to show they can be rivals on the sports field and friends anywhere else.
This weekend, the classes of 2000 will hold their first combined reunion.
Organizers hope to spread a message of unity in opposing violence."
What do the two school's alums have in common?
Another idiotic idea that makes me wonder who will provide the insurance coverage....
Passenger: Slater Gave Impression He Was Drinking
Passenger: Slater Gave Impression He Was Drinking « CBS New York
"But, as CBS 2′s Pablo Guzman reports, where he has told ”one” story, passengers are saying there was a whole other side of him that’s quite different from the folk hero and victim he’s been made out to be."
American "hero" or just another TV induced "reality"-narcissist?
"But, as CBS 2′s Pablo Guzman reports, where he has told ”one” story, passengers are saying there was a whole other side of him that’s quite different from the folk hero and victim he’s been made out to be."
American "hero" or just another TV induced "reality"-narcissist?
Memorial service for crew of World War II submarine U.S.S. Flier might bring closure for families
Memorial service for crew of World War II submarine U.S.S. Flier might bring closure for families MLive.com
"The submarine in the film, discovered in 330 feet of water, was confirmed as the U.S.S. Flier in February 2010, Herzhaft said.
Alvin Jacobson was one of 14 crew members on the submarine’s top deck, who were thrown into the sea when a mine blew a hole in the side of the submarine.
The U.S.S. Flier sank in about one minute, drowning 72 crew members.
Six of the 14 initial survivors died in the 18-hour swim to Mantangula Island, which had no fresh water.
The eight remaining survivors then swam to another island, where sympathetic Filipinos assisted them until they were picked up by the U.S.S. Redfin, another submarine."
"The submarine in the film, discovered in 330 feet of water, was confirmed as the U.S.S. Flier in February 2010, Herzhaft said.
Alvin Jacobson was one of 14 crew members on the submarine’s top deck, who were thrown into the sea when a mine blew a hole in the side of the submarine.
The U.S.S. Flier sank in about one minute, drowning 72 crew members.
Six of the 14 initial survivors died in the 18-hour swim to Mantangula Island, which had no fresh water.
The eight remaining survivors then swam to another island, where sympathetic Filipinos assisted them until they were picked up by the U.S.S. Redfin, another submarine."
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Civil servants paid more like masters
Editorial: Civil servants paid more like masters federal, workers, pay - Opinion - The Orange County Register
"Workers in the federal government now earn, on average, double what private-sector workers make, according to a USA Today study released Aug. 10.
'Federal civil servants earned average pay and benefits of $123,049 in 2009 while private workers made $61,051 in total compensation,' the paper said.
'Public employee unions say the compensation gap reflects the increasingly high level of skill and education required for most federal jobs and the government contracting out lower-paid jobs to the private sector in recent years.'
The report was based on numbers from the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The federal pay and benefits also were much higher than the $69,912 average for state and local government workers."
"Workers in the federal government now earn, on average, double what private-sector workers make, according to a USA Today study released Aug. 10.
'Federal civil servants earned average pay and benefits of $123,049 in 2009 while private workers made $61,051 in total compensation,' the paper said.
'Public employee unions say the compensation gap reflects the increasingly high level of skill and education required for most federal jobs and the government contracting out lower-paid jobs to the private sector in recent years.'
The report was based on numbers from the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The federal pay and benefits also were much higher than the $69,912 average for state and local government workers."
Tom Izzo's recruiting explosion
Tom Izzo's recruiting explosion - College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN
"In the past year or so, we've seen some truly remarkable recruiting efforts.
The most notable, of course, have come from Kentucky coach John Calipari, whose back-to-back No. 1 overall recruiting classes are likely to be followed by a third in 2011, which could be his best class ever.
Since he brought his talents to Lexington, Ky., Calipari is dominating the national talent scene in a way few -- if any -- of his peers can match.
But Tom Izzo sure is going to try.
Over the past 12 days, Izzo has landed five verbal commitments, filling out his rosters for the 2011 and 2012 seasons in less than two weeks.
Lansing State Journal beat reporter Joe Rexrode says he's never seen so many commitments flock to Michigan State in such a short span of time."
"In the past year or so, we've seen some truly remarkable recruiting efforts.
The most notable, of course, have come from Kentucky coach John Calipari, whose back-to-back No. 1 overall recruiting classes are likely to be followed by a third in 2011, which could be his best class ever.
Since he brought his talents to Lexington, Ky., Calipari is dominating the national talent scene in a way few -- if any -- of his peers can match.
But Tom Izzo sure is going to try.
Over the past 12 days, Izzo has landed five verbal commitments, filling out his rosters for the 2011 and 2012 seasons in less than two weeks.
Lansing State Journal beat reporter Joe Rexrode says he's never seen so many commitments flock to Michigan State in such a short span of time."
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Great hockey comment!
You've got to love this Guy!! DON CHERRY of hockey night in Canada , was asked on a local live radio talk show, just what he thought about the allegations of torture of suspected terrorists.
His reply prompted his ejection from the studio, but to thunderous applause from the audience.
HIS STATEMENT:
"If hooking up one rag head terrorist prisoner's testicles to a car battery to get the truth out of the lying little camel shagger will save just one Canadian life, then I have only three things to say:
'Red is positive, black is negative, and make sure his nuts are wet."
His reply prompted his ejection from the studio, but to thunderous applause from the audience.
HIS STATEMENT:
"If hooking up one rag head terrorist prisoner's testicles to a car battery to get the truth out of the lying little camel shagger will save just one Canadian life, then I have only three things to say:
'Red is positive, black is negative, and make sure his nuts are wet."
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