Department of Transportation new rules will make cars more expensive The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
"Thought that new car was expensive now?
Wait till the Department of Transportation implements its latest plan to protect Americans from themselves.
Last week, the department announced regulations that would require all new vehicles to install video cameras on their back bumpers.
The idea is to make backing up safer, and it’s not optional."
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Hillary Clinton’s humiliation by Iran’s Foreign Minister illustrates the futility of appeasement
Hillary Clinton’s humiliation by Iran’s Foreign Minister illustrates the futility of appeasement – Telegraph Blogs
"It is hard to see what the United States gains from its most senior diplomat reaching out to the Iranian Foreign Minister.
It has echoes of British officials shaking hands with the representatives of Nazi Germany in the 1930s, as though it were a civilised regime that played by the rules of international diplomacy."
"It is hard to see what the United States gains from its most senior diplomat reaching out to the Iranian Foreign Minister.
It has echoes of British officials shaking hands with the representatives of Nazi Germany in the 1930s, as though it were a civilised regime that played by the rules of international diplomacy."
Muskegon's Damon Knox makes football commitment to Michigan State University
Update: Muskegon's Damon Knox makes football commitment to Michigan State University - MLive.com
"Knox (6-5, 270) recorded more than 100 tackles this season and batted down many passes.
He also played tight end and used his good size, strength and quickness.
MSU recruited Knox as a defensive lineman."
"Knox (6-5, 270) recorded more than 100 tackles this season and batted down many passes.
He also played tight end and used his good size, strength and quickness.
MSU recruited Knox as a defensive lineman."
Pajamas Media » MSM Inertia: What We Can Learn from 120 Years of Climate Catastrophe Reporting
Pajamas Media » MSM Inertia: What We Can Learn from 120 Years of Climate Catastrophe Reporting
But when one looks back at the history of climate reporting, you find a remarkably consistent and recurring theme.
The global temperature has cycled from cold to warm to cold to warm again over the last 120 years.
The media cycles of impending climatic doom mirror the climate cycles themselves, but with a roughly ten- to fifteen-year lag.
It seems whenever the world warms, the volume of global warming stories increases to match the trend.
Conversely, when the climate cools the major media outlets pull on their long johns and warn us of the next ice age.
However, it takes many years for the media to catch up to what the climate is actually doing.
But when one looks back at the history of climate reporting, you find a remarkably consistent and recurring theme.
The global temperature has cycled from cold to warm to cold to warm again over the last 120 years.
The media cycles of impending climatic doom mirror the climate cycles themselves, but with a roughly ten- to fifteen-year lag.
It seems whenever the world warms, the volume of global warming stories increases to match the trend.
Conversely, when the climate cools the major media outlets pull on their long johns and warn us of the next ice age.
However, it takes many years for the media to catch up to what the climate is actually doing.
Wall Street propers under President Obama
Wall Street propers under President Obama--Charles Gasparino - NYPOST.com
"After all, his latest push to 'remedy' 9.8 percent unemployment for the masses is an extension of unemployment benefits.
Meanwhile, his policies aren't just making Wall Streeters rich, as bonuses are expected to hit record highs this year.
They're also likely (according to some insiders) to spark a hiring spree among bankers in the new year"
"After all, his latest push to 'remedy' 9.8 percent unemployment for the masses is an extension of unemployment benefits.
Meanwhile, his policies aren't just making Wall Streeters rich, as bonuses are expected to hit record highs this year.
They're also likely (according to some insiders) to spark a hiring spree among bankers in the new year"
Monday, December 06, 2010
That is so rank: Gallup, on the presidents
That is so rank: Gallup, on the presidents Washington Examiner
"What do presidential rankings say about America?
Apparently, we are nostalgic -- for better economic times (see: Bill Clinton, ranked third) and happier, sun-drenched days aboard the presidential yacht (JFK).
Gallup likes to take America's pulse every year on how we perceive as we look back.
Here are the current Gallup rankings:
Kennedy, 85 percent
Reagan, 74 percent
Clinton, 69 percent
G. H.W. Bush, 64 percent
Ford, 61 percent
Carter, 52 percent
LBJ, 49 percent
GW Bush, 47 percent
Nixon, 29 percent
Huh.
Carter more than Bush?
And...Ford's 61 percent?
Gallup noted that Kennedy has ranked first since 1990.
Also:
The most notable changes in this year's update are a nine-point drop in Carter's approval rating and eight-point increases in those for Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Johnson."
"What do presidential rankings say about America?
Apparently, we are nostalgic -- for better economic times (see: Bill Clinton, ranked third) and happier, sun-drenched days aboard the presidential yacht (JFK).
Gallup likes to take America's pulse every year on how we perceive as we look back.
Here are the current Gallup rankings:
Kennedy, 85 percent
Reagan, 74 percent
Clinton, 69 percent
G. H.W. Bush, 64 percent
Ford, 61 percent
Carter, 52 percent
LBJ, 49 percent
GW Bush, 47 percent
Nixon, 29 percent
Huh.
Carter more than Bush?
And...Ford's 61 percent?
Gallup noted that Kennedy has ranked first since 1990.
Also:
The most notable changes in this year's update are a nine-point drop in Carter's approval rating and eight-point increases in those for Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Johnson."
Home of the Daily and Sunday Express | UK News :: Britain is freezing to death
Express.co.uk - Home of the Daily and Sunday Express UK News :: Britain is freezing to death
"Many have been using their free travel passes to spend the day riding on buses while others are seeking refuge from the cold in libraries and shopping centres."
Proof of global warming....
"Many have been using their free travel passes to spend the day riding on buses while others are seeking refuge from the cold in libraries and shopping centres."
Proof of global warming....
Euro collapse 'possible' amid deepening divisions over bail-out - Telegraph
Euro collapse 'possible' amid deepening divisions over bail-out - Telegraph
"Under questioning from MPs on the Treasury Select Committee, Stephen Nickell, a member of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) and a former Bank of England rate-setter, said a collapse of the single currency was 'a possibility'.
Asked more broadly about the sustainability of currency unions, he added: 'The general consensus is that sooner or later they fail for one reason or another – but that doesn't mean to say it always happens.'"
"Under questioning from MPs on the Treasury Select Committee, Stephen Nickell, a member of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) and a former Bank of England rate-setter, said a collapse of the single currency was 'a possibility'.
Asked more broadly about the sustainability of currency unions, he added: 'The general consensus is that sooner or later they fail for one reason or another – but that doesn't mean to say it always happens.'"
Final Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery Now Delayed Until Feb. 3 At The Earliest
Final Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery Now Delayed Until Feb. 3 At The Earliest Popular Science
"NASA engineers repaired the cracks and reapplied foam to cushion the tank, but managers want to test the repairs and make sure they will hold up during launch.
The foam initially cracked during loading operations for the shuttle’s planned Nov. 5 liftoff to the International Space Station."
This is looking a bit scary.
"NASA engineers repaired the cracks and reapplied foam to cushion the tank, but managers want to test the repairs and make sure they will hold up during launch.
The foam initially cracked during loading operations for the shuttle’s planned Nov. 5 liftoff to the International Space Station."
This is looking a bit scary.
Multiculturalism Hits The Wall
American Thinker: Multiculturalism Hits The Wall
"According to multicultural theory, the 'white' race (never further defined) forms a privileged oppressor class, forever and completely at odds with members of other races.
The relationship between races is presented only in terms of power, in which the oppressed races became in effect a proletariat awaiting liberation through revolutionary activity.
Under these terms, every action taken by the white oppressors is illegitimate, while those taken by the 'subaltern' races are justified, no matter what their evident nature and intent.
As a global theory, multiculturalism possesses universal applicability under all circumstances.
Every aspect of racial and ethnic relations must be seen through the multicultural lens."
"According to multicultural theory, the 'white' race (never further defined) forms a privileged oppressor class, forever and completely at odds with members of other races.
The relationship between races is presented only in terms of power, in which the oppressed races became in effect a proletariat awaiting liberation through revolutionary activity.
Under these terms, every action taken by the white oppressors is illegitimate, while those taken by the 'subaltern' races are justified, no matter what their evident nature and intent.
As a global theory, multiculturalism possesses universal applicability under all circumstances.
Every aspect of racial and ethnic relations must be seen through the multicultural lens."
Sparks fly at Gov. Christie's Parsippany town hall meeting regarding superintendent salaries
Sparks fly at Gov. Christie's Parsippany town hall meeting regarding superintendent salaries NJ.com
"Christie has been publicly feuding with Parsippany-Troy Hills Superintendent Leroy Seitz since he renegotiated his contract to push his salary to $216,040 in advance of the impending $175,000 cap set to go into affect Feb. 7."
"Christie has been publicly feuding with Parsippany-Troy Hills Superintendent Leroy Seitz since he renegotiated his contract to push his salary to $216,040 in advance of the impending $175,000 cap set to go into affect Feb. 7."
Chase orders Southlake bank to remove Christmas tree
Chase orders Southlake bank to remove Christmas tree Northeast Tarrant
"Chase Bank told a businessman to remove the Christmas tree he donated to a local branch because it could offend people."
"Chase Bank told a businessman to remove the Christmas tree he donated to a local branch because it could offend people."
Federal workers will still receive raises despite pay freeze
Federal workers will still receive raises despite pay freeze The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
"President Obama’s proposal of a pay freeze for federal employees is a small step towards curbing government spending.
However, a closer look shows there is less to it than meets the eye.
In fact, many federal employees will still see their salaries increased."
It's even worse in the states and municipalities where automatic "step" increases combine with COI jumps to boost the already bloated pension calculation.
And don't forget that health care costs are going up far faster than public employees own contribution.
So that works out to FOUR AUTOMATIC compensation increases EVERY YEAR!
"President Obama’s proposal of a pay freeze for federal employees is a small step towards curbing government spending.
However, a closer look shows there is less to it than meets the eye.
In fact, many federal employees will still see their salaries increased."
It's even worse in the states and municipalities where automatic "step" increases combine with COI jumps to boost the already bloated pension calculation.
And don't forget that health care costs are going up far faster than public employees own contribution.
So that works out to FOUR AUTOMATIC compensation increases EVERY YEAR!
Ten Republicans duck out on tax vote
Ten Republicans duck out on tax vote Washington Examiner
"But in one case, ten Republicans didn't bother to vote, and in the other 11 Republicans didn't vote.
Here are the 11: Bunning, Burr, Chambliss, Cornyn, Gregg, Hutchison, Inhofe, Isakson, Sessions, Vitter, and Voinovich."
Remember these names for the primaries in 2012!
"But in one case, ten Republicans didn't bother to vote, and in the other 11 Republicans didn't vote.
Here are the 11: Bunning, Burr, Chambliss, Cornyn, Gregg, Hutchison, Inhofe, Isakson, Sessions, Vitter, and Voinovich."
Remember these names for the primaries in 2012!
Michigan rock fests 1967-1972
rock fests
May 24/Sunday: College Field, East Lansing
~ The Jefferson Airplane, Mountain, Chicago, John Sebastian, The Rotary Connection ~
I also remember Rod Stewart & The Small Faces, Ten Years After at the same concert.
Ah, the good old days!
May 24/Sunday: College Field, East Lansing
~ The Jefferson Airplane, Mountain, Chicago, John Sebastian, The Rotary Connection ~
I also remember Rod Stewart & The Small Faces, Ten Years After at the same concert.
Ah, the good old days!
WikiLeaks cables reveal how US manipulated climate accord
WikiLeaks cables reveal how US manipulated climate accord Environment The Guardian
"The US diplomatic cables reveal how the US seeks dirt on nations opposed to its approach to tackling global warming;
how financial and other aid is used by countries to gain political backing;
how distrust, broken promises and creative accounting dog negotiations;
and how the US mounted a secret global diplomatic offensive to overwhelm opposition to the controversial 'Copenhagen accord', the unofficial document that emerged from the ruins of the Copenhagen climate change summit in 2009."
"The US diplomatic cables reveal how the US seeks dirt on nations opposed to its approach to tackling global warming;
how financial and other aid is used by countries to gain political backing;
how distrust, broken promises and creative accounting dog negotiations;
and how the US mounted a secret global diplomatic offensive to overwhelm opposition to the controversial 'Copenhagen accord', the unofficial document that emerged from the ruins of the Copenhagen climate change summit in 2009."
Saturday, December 04, 2010
The sight of women's breasts won't deter Islamists – they're obsessed with sex
The sight of women's breasts won't deter Islamists – they're obsessed with sex – Telegraph Blogs
"Denmark’s government is being called upon to employ a lethal new weapon in the fight against Islamist extremism: bare breasts.
No, I’m not making this up – and also deny outrageous suggestions that I’m looking for an excuse to tear myself away from the world-changing Wikileaks exposé.
Peter Skaarup, the foreign policy spokesman of the Danish People’s Party, wants footage of topless women at beaches to be included in a video shown to prospective immigrants, in order to deter religious fundamentalists."
"Denmark’s government is being called upon to employ a lethal new weapon in the fight against Islamist extremism: bare breasts.
No, I’m not making this up – and also deny outrageous suggestions that I’m looking for an excuse to tear myself away from the world-changing Wikileaks exposé.
Peter Skaarup, the foreign policy spokesman of the Danish People’s Party, wants footage of topless women at beaches to be included in a video shown to prospective immigrants, in order to deter religious fundamentalists."
Cancún climate talks in danger of collapse over Kyoto continuation
Cancún climate talks in danger of collapse over Kyoto continuation Environment The Guardian
"The Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (Alba) group of nine Latin American countries – who claim they are backed by African, Arab countries and other developing nations – said they were not prepared to see an end to the treaty that legally requires all of its signatories to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
"The Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (Alba) group of nine Latin American countries – who claim they are backed by African, Arab countries and other developing nations – said they were not prepared to see an end to the treaty that legally requires all of its signatories to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
Friday, December 03, 2010
Military takes over air traffic control in Spain
My Way News - Military takes over air traffic control in Spain
"Spain's military took control of the nation's airspace Friday night after air traffic controllers staged a massive sickout that stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers on the eve of a long holiday weekend, forcing the government to shut down Madrid's big international hub and seven other airports."
This is what will happen when we unionize the TSA idiots.
"Spain's military took control of the nation's airspace Friday night after air traffic controllers staged a massive sickout that stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers on the eve of a long holiday weekend, forcing the government to shut down Madrid's big international hub and seven other airports."
This is what will happen when we unionize the TSA idiots.
Top Transit Chief Salaries Criticized by State Lawmaker
Top Transit Chief Salaries Criticized by State Lawmaker [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Last month, MichCapCon.com revealed that a bus driver in Lansing was paid $140,000 last year."
"Last month, MichCapCon.com revealed that a bus driver in Lansing was paid $140,000 last year."
Spartans won't be one-season wonder in football
Spartans won't be one-season wonder in football MLive.com
"“I think it’s been a fundamental reason why we’ve been successful -- we are developing depth.
We have good young players and they’re coming.”"
"“I think it’s been a fundamental reason why we’ve been successful -- we are developing depth.
We have good young players and they’re coming.”"
Wave goodbye to Internet freedom
EDITORIAL: Wave goodbye to Internet freedom - Washington Times
"With a straight face, Mr. Genachowski suggested that government red tape will increase the 'freedom' of online services that have flourished because bureaucratic busybodies have been blocked from tinkering with the Web.
Ordinarily, it would be appropriate at this point to supply an example from the proposed regulations illustrating the problem.
Mr. Genachowski's draft document has over 550 footnotes and is stamped 'non-public, for internal use only' to ensure nobody outside the agency sees it until the rules are approved in a scheduled Dec. 21 vote.
So much for 'openness.'"
"With a straight face, Mr. Genachowski suggested that government red tape will increase the 'freedom' of online services that have flourished because bureaucratic busybodies have been blocked from tinkering with the Web.
Ordinarily, it would be appropriate at this point to supply an example from the proposed regulations illustrating the problem.
Mr. Genachowski's draft document has over 550 footnotes and is stamped 'non-public, for internal use only' to ensure nobody outside the agency sees it until the rules are approved in a scheduled Dec. 21 vote.
So much for 'openness.'"
'You won't be able to sell your house,' Daley warns
'You won't be able to sell your house,' Daley warns :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Politics
"The Illinois Senate on Thursday approved police and firefighter pension legislation that Mayor Daley warned would blow a $550 million hole in the city budget, but the top Senate Democrat pledged to try softening that financial hit next month.
Municipalities won pension cutbacks for incoming cops and firefighters, including bumping up the retirement age with full benefits from 50 to 55, limiting retirement cost-of-living increases and capping the final salary upon which pensions are based, among other things. Existing public-safety workers aren't affected"
They can retire at 50?!!!!!
"The Illinois Senate on Thursday approved police and firefighter pension legislation that Mayor Daley warned would blow a $550 million hole in the city budget, but the top Senate Democrat pledged to try softening that financial hit next month.
Municipalities won pension cutbacks for incoming cops and firefighters, including bumping up the retirement age with full benefits from 50 to 55, limiting retirement cost-of-living increases and capping the final salary upon which pensions are based, among other things. Existing public-safety workers aren't affected"
They can retire at 50?!!!!!
Splendid Abandoned Airplanes
"When Flying Is No Longer An Option (Jet Planes in Backyards)"
Boehner to create ladies' room off House floor
Boehner to create ladies' room off House floor - Yahoo! News
"House Speaker-to-be John Boehner is planning to install the first-ever women's restroom next to the floor of the House of Representatives.
Boehner's office says he'll direct the Architect of the Capitol to convert an office into a ladies' room just steps away from where lawmakers cast votes and debate legislation.
Female members of the House have long complained that while their male colleagues can duck in and out of a men's room right next to the chamber, their closest available restroom is much further away in the Congressional Women's Reading Room, across the ornate Statuary Hall filled with sculptures of prominent Americans."
Sexist GOPers!
"House Speaker-to-be John Boehner is planning to install the first-ever women's restroom next to the floor of the House of Representatives.
Boehner's office says he'll direct the Architect of the Capitol to convert an office into a ladies' room just steps away from where lawmakers cast votes and debate legislation.
Female members of the House have long complained that while their male colleagues can duck in and out of a men's room right next to the chamber, their closest available restroom is much further away in the Congressional Women's Reading Room, across the ornate Statuary Hall filled with sculptures of prominent Americans."
Sexist GOPers!
Thursday, December 02, 2010
The 25 Funniest Analogies (Collected by High School English Teachers)
The 25 Funniest Analogies (Collected by High School English Teachers) « Writing English
"5. She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up."
Yes, there are many more!
"5. She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up."
Yes, there are many more!
The Danger of a Global Double Dip Recession Is Real
The Danger of a Global Double Dip Recession Is Real - US News and World Report
"Among Spengler's convictions was that money, instead of serving mankind, would betray the Western civilization as it had others—and money in politics and media especially.
If he could have seen this election season, he would have been even more downcast!
Money is surely the great corrupter of American democracy.
Congressmen have to spend more of their time raising money for misleading and defamatory television commercials—and resisting briberies of one kind or another—than they spend studying our predicaments."
"Among Spengler's convictions was that money, instead of serving mankind, would betray the Western civilization as it had others—and money in politics and media especially.
If he could have seen this election season, he would have been even more downcast!
Money is surely the great corrupter of American democracy.
Congressmen have to spend more of their time raising money for misleading and defamatory television commercials—and resisting briberies of one kind or another—than they spend studying our predicaments."
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Into the fray - LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe
"After a practice here today, MSU did what few, if any, opponents have done.
The Spartans marched right through Krzyzewskiville.
For those who don't know, K-ville is the name of the area where the Duke students camp out, grill, eat, drink, play frisbee and generally act rowdy as they camp out before big games (I just walked through it -- wild scene).
Tom Izzo and his team walked right through it this afternoon, a scene athletic director Mark Hollis called 'surreal.'
The Cameron Crazies apparently were stunned at first, but eventually Izzo threw the football around with a few of them, and came away with a brat."
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