Al Jazeera - Children's Network Al Jazeera For Kids Saladin Mediaite
"The thinking goes this way: it’s been tough for Al Jazeera to find a home on American cable television.
So why not try a new approach? Kid’s programming.
Because if cable operators object to offering viewers exposure to Al Jazeera’s news, they’ll probably jump at the chance to provide those viewers Al Jaz for Kids!"
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Obama Draws Fire for Proposing New Education Agency to Develop Classroom Gadgets
Obama Draws Fire for Proposing New Education Agency to Develop Classroom Gadgets - FoxNews.com
"In the middle of a tense debate on Capitol Hill over spending cuts, the White House outlined its vision Tuesday for a new Education Department agency that -- at a cost of $90 million the first year -- would give companies money to craft high-tech gadgets for the classroom."
"In the middle of a tense debate on Capitol Hill over spending cuts, the White House outlined its vision Tuesday for a new Education Department agency that -- at a cost of $90 million the first year -- would give companies money to craft high-tech gadgets for the classroom."
Union deals to cost $415 million
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Union contracts negotiated in recent months will mean additional wages and benefits for all state employees would cost $415 million over the next two years, state budget officials said Tuesday.
"That's huge," said David Roederer, budget chief for Gov. Terry Branstad, a Republican.
One labor union contract for a 6 percent wage increase over two years, approved by former Gov. Chet Culver, a Democrat, without a counteroffer, set in motion identical increases for the state's four other union contracts, state officials said.
Union contracts negotiated in recent months will mean additional wages and benefits for all state employees would cost $415 million over the next two years, state budget officials said Tuesday.
"That's huge," said David Roederer, budget chief for Gov. Terry Branstad, a Republican.
One labor union contract for a 6 percent wage increase over two years, approved by former Gov. Chet Culver, a Democrat, without a counteroffer, set in motion identical increases for the state's four other union contracts, state officials said.
Liberal Muslims
Liberal Muslims White House Muslim Brotherhood The Daily Caller
“We don’t have any contacts in the administration,” said Avi Zonneveld, founder of Muslims for Progressive Values, based in Los Angeles.
“The Canadian government is much more accessible,” she said.
“We don’t have any contacts in the administration,” said Avi Zonneveld, founder of Muslims for Progressive Values, based in Los Angeles.
“The Canadian government is much more accessible,” she said.
Confiscate Americans' Wealth to Pay Government Workers?
American Thinker: Confiscate Americans' Wealth to Pay Government Workers?
"Using the latest statistics from the IRS, in 2004 there were 2.7 million adults with a net worth above $1.5 million.
If the government were to seize all the wealth above the $1.5 million threshold, Washington would realize a one-time windfall of $4.0 Trillion -- and no one would again attempt to accumulate wealth.
Assuming it was applied to the national debt (unlikely with the Left in charge as they would spend it) the national debt would only be reduced from$14.5 Trillion to $10.0 Trillion."
"Using the latest statistics from the IRS, in 2004 there were 2.7 million adults with a net worth above $1.5 million.
If the government were to seize all the wealth above the $1.5 million threshold, Washington would realize a one-time windfall of $4.0 Trillion -- and no one would again attempt to accumulate wealth.
Assuming it was applied to the national debt (unlikely with the Left in charge as they would spend it) the national debt would only be reduced from$14.5 Trillion to $10.0 Trillion."
Union thugs try to silence recall effort in Wisconsin
American Thinker Blog: Union thugs try to silence recall effort in Wisconsin
"Union members representing teachers, firefighters and teamsters had assembled and taken up strategic positions in order to achieve maximum visibility and restrict access by blocking entrances and filling available parking areas.
The highly organized union mob waved their mass produced signs and periodically deployed at entrances to create a human barrier when vehicles dared to breech their lines, quickly melting back into the crowd after convincing the vehicle’s occupants to leave.
Lacking any sense of shame and parenting skills, many of the union agitators brought their young children to help fortify their human barricades. The well trained mercenaries were careful to avoid the sort of physical violence that once accompanied the Obamacare town hall meetings."
"Union members representing teachers, firefighters and teamsters had assembled and taken up strategic positions in order to achieve maximum visibility and restrict access by blocking entrances and filling available parking areas.
The highly organized union mob waved their mass produced signs and periodically deployed at entrances to create a human barrier when vehicles dared to breech their lines, quickly melting back into the crowd after convincing the vehicle’s occupants to leave.
Lacking any sense of shame and parenting skills, many of the union agitators brought their young children to help fortify their human barricades. The well trained mercenaries were careful to avoid the sort of physical violence that once accompanied the Obamacare town hall meetings."
Idaho bill would take away power of teachers union
Idaho bill would take away power of teachers union - FoxNews.com
"A bill that would phase out tenure for new teachers and restrict collective bargaining on their salaries and benefits is on its way to the Idaho governor."
"A bill that would phase out tenure for new teachers and restrict collective bargaining on their salaries and benefits is on its way to the Idaho governor."
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Mansion for Lockerbie bomber
Mansion for Lockerbie bomber - The Scotsman
"OPPOSITION politicians in Scotland were angered over reports that the Lockerbie bomber is having a three-storey house built for him in Tripoli, which he visits in a chaffeur-driven Lamborghini."
"OPPOSITION politicians in Scotland were angered over reports that the Lockerbie bomber is having a three-storey house built for him in Tripoli, which he visits in a chaffeur-driven Lamborghini."
Republicans introduce bill to give workers a choice on joining unions
Republicans introduce bill to give workers a choice on joining unions - The Hill's On The Money
"Eight Republican Senators introduced a bill Tuesday giving workers a choice as to whether to join labor unions, which they argue will boost the nation's economy and provide an increase in wages."
Real change we could believe in ...if only those GOPers would really fight it out to the end......
"Eight Republican Senators introduced a bill Tuesday giving workers a choice as to whether to join labor unions, which they argue will boost the nation's economy and provide an increase in wages."
Real change we could believe in ...if only those GOPers would really fight it out to the end......
S.E.C. Chairwoman’s Ethics Under Fire
S.E.C. Chairwoman’s Ethics Under Fire - NYTimes.com
"The revelations about Mr. Becker’s role have raised fresh questions about ethical standards and practices at the agency, where Mary L. Schapiro was brought in as chairwoman two years ago with a mandate to strengthen its enforcement unit.
Ms. Schapiro will appear before Congress on Thursday to discuss the matter."
"The revelations about Mr. Becker’s role have raised fresh questions about ethical standards and practices at the agency, where Mary L. Schapiro was brought in as chairwoman two years ago with a mandate to strengthen its enforcement unit.
Ms. Schapiro will appear before Congress on Thursday to discuss the matter."
Obama: "More Money" Is Needed For Education Reform
RealClearPolitics - Video - Obama: "More Money" Is Needed For Education Reform
"'People started to realize what is needed is not either, or -- not either more money or more reform, it's both and. Both more money and more reform,' President Obama said at a technology school in Boston on Tuesday."
"'People started to realize what is needed is not either, or -- not either more money or more reform, it's both and. Both more money and more reform,' President Obama said at a technology school in Boston on Tuesday."
Calculate Your Nitrogen Footprint
Calculate Your Nitrogen Footprint - NBC29
"Your eating habits can make quite an impact on the environment.
Producing and consuming food is one of the major contributors to nitrogen pollution.
A scientist at the University of Virginia has created a new web-based tool that measures your nitrogen footprint so you can take steps to reduce it."
Your tax dollars at work.......
"Your eating habits can make quite an impact on the environment.
Producing and consuming food is one of the major contributors to nitrogen pollution.
A scientist at the University of Virginia has created a new web-based tool that measures your nitrogen footprint so you can take steps to reduce it."
Your tax dollars at work.......
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING = $ FOR NOTHING
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING = $ FOR NOTHING Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather Charlie Sykes
More from the governor's office:
1.Employer must provide bulletin boards to post information about union social and recreational activities. The size and location of the board is subject to collective bargaining.
2. When a local union meets the following conditions are subject to bargaining:
1. lighting
2. vision care and examinations,
3. noise,
4. chairs,
5. desks,
6. footrests,
7. adjustable terminals and keyboards,
8. work environment design (wall cover, carpet, windows),
9. room temperature,
3.Starting of vehicles during cold weather is subject to collective bargaining.
4.Paid time off to donate blood.
Earlier today, Governor Walker’s office released some specific examples and new details to show how collective bargaining fiscally impacts government and how reforming collective bargaining can improve government.
A Year’s Worth of Pay for 30 Days of Work
Under the Green Bay School District’s collectively bargained Emeritus Program, teaches can retire and receive a year’s worth of salary for working only 30 days over a three year period.
This is paid in addition to their already guaranteed pension and health care payouts.
At the average annual salary for a Green Bay teacher of $51,355, this amounts to a daily rate of pay of $1,711.83, or an hourly rate of $213.98. Since most retiring teachers receive higher than average salary, these amounts are, in practice, much higher.
Source: WLUK-TV, 3/3/11
Teachers Receiving Two Pensions
Due to a 1982 provision of their collective bargaining agreement, Milwaukee Public School teachers actually receive two pensions upon retirement instead of one.
The contribution to the second pension is equal to 4.2% of a teacher’s salary, with the school district making 100% of the contribution, just like they do for the first pension.
This extra benefit costs taxpayers more than $16 million per year.
Source: February 17, 2010 Press Release, Process of developing FY11 budget begins Milwaukee Public Schools
Almost $10,000 Per Year for Doing Nothing
While the Green Bay Emeritus Program actually requires teachers to at least show up for work, the Madison Emeritus Program doesn’t even require that.
In addition to their pension payouts, retired Madison public school teachers receive annual payments of at least $9,884.18 per year for enrolling in the Emeritus Program, which requires ZERO days of work.
When this program began, 20 days of work per year were required.
Through collective bargaining, the union successfully negotiated this down to zero days.
Source: Madison Teachers Inc. Website
More from the governor's office:
1.Employer must provide bulletin boards to post information about union social and recreational activities. The size and location of the board is subject to collective bargaining.
2. When a local union meets the following conditions are subject to bargaining:
1. lighting
2. vision care and examinations,
3. noise,
4. chairs,
5. desks,
6. footrests,
7. adjustable terminals and keyboards,
8. work environment design (wall cover, carpet, windows),
9. room temperature,
3.Starting of vehicles during cold weather is subject to collective bargaining.
4.Paid time off to donate blood.
Earlier today, Governor Walker’s office released some specific examples and new details to show how collective bargaining fiscally impacts government and how reforming collective bargaining can improve government.
A Year’s Worth of Pay for 30 Days of Work
Under the Green Bay School District’s collectively bargained Emeritus Program, teaches can retire and receive a year’s worth of salary for working only 30 days over a three year period.
This is paid in addition to their already guaranteed pension and health care payouts.
At the average annual salary for a Green Bay teacher of $51,355, this amounts to a daily rate of pay of $1,711.83, or an hourly rate of $213.98. Since most retiring teachers receive higher than average salary, these amounts are, in practice, much higher.
Source: WLUK-TV, 3/3/11
Teachers Receiving Two Pensions
Due to a 1982 provision of their collective bargaining agreement, Milwaukee Public School teachers actually receive two pensions upon retirement instead of one.
The contribution to the second pension is equal to 4.2% of a teacher’s salary, with the school district making 100% of the contribution, just like they do for the first pension.
This extra benefit costs taxpayers more than $16 million per year.
Source: February 17, 2010 Press Release, Process of developing FY11 budget begins Milwaukee Public Schools
Almost $10,000 Per Year for Doing Nothing
While the Green Bay Emeritus Program actually requires teachers to at least show up for work, the Madison Emeritus Program doesn’t even require that.
In addition to their pension payouts, retired Madison public school teachers receive annual payments of at least $9,884.18 per year for enrolling in the Emeritus Program, which requires ZERO days of work.
When this program began, 20 days of work per year were required.
Through collective bargaining, the union successfully negotiated this down to zero days.
Source: Madison Teachers Inc. Website
NPR exec blasts tea party in hidden-camera video
My Way News - NPR exec blasts tea party in hidden-camera video
"'We've just exposed the true hearts and minds of NPR and their executives,' O'Keefe said in a letter posted on the site. He asked supporters to sign a petition urging Congress to review NPR's funding."
Why are our taxpayer's dollars funding an arm of the left-wing of the democrat party?
"'We've just exposed the true hearts and minds of NPR and their executives,' O'Keefe said in a letter posted on the site. He asked supporters to sign a petition urging Congress to review NPR's funding."
Why are our taxpayer's dollars funding an arm of the left-wing of the democrat party?
Anger brews over government workers' benefits
My Way News - Anger brews over government workers' benefits
"When Erin McFarlane looks at public workers, she sees lucrative pension benefits she doesn't ever expect to get. And it makes her mad."
"When Erin McFarlane looks at public workers, she sees lucrative pension benefits she doesn't ever expect to get. And it makes her mad."
Monday, March 07, 2011
CNN's 'Expert on Extremism': 'Radical Right' Bigger Threat Than Jihadis | NewsBusters.org
CNN's 'Expert on Extremism': 'Radical Right' Bigger Threat Than Jihadis NewsBusters.org
"Mark Potok of the left-wing Southern Poverty Law Center claimed on Monday's Newsroom on CNN that radical Islam wasn't 'our biggest domestic terror threat,' that instead, 'that pretty clearly comes from the radical right in this country.'"
"Mark Potok of the left-wing Southern Poverty Law Center claimed on Monday's Newsroom on CNN that radical Islam wasn't 'our biggest domestic terror threat,' that instead, 'that pretty clearly comes from the radical right in this country.'"
Feds: No new drilling permits, but we'll tap into Strategic Petroleum Reserve!
Feds: No new drilling permits, but we'll tap into Strategic Petroleum Reserve! Phillip Suderman Beltway Confidential Washington Examiner
"The move effectively continues the de facto ban on deepwater drilling in the Gulf.
On Sunday however, White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley said the Obama administration is considering tapping into the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve as one way to help ease soaring oil prices.
Interior has imposed a de facto moratorium on deepwater drilling since the BP oil spill last year."
"The move effectively continues the de facto ban on deepwater drilling in the Gulf.
On Sunday however, White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley said the Obama administration is considering tapping into the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve as one way to help ease soaring oil prices.
Interior has imposed a de facto moratorium on deepwater drilling since the BP oil spill last year."
Milwaukee teachers drop Viagra suit
Milwaukee teachers drop Viagra suit
"The Milwaukee teachers union has dropped a lawsuit seeking to get its taxpayer-funded Viagra back."
"The Milwaukee teachers union has dropped a lawsuit seeking to get its taxpayer-funded Viagra back."
Michigan Town Is Divided Over Charges of Child Pornography - NYTimes.com
Michigan Town Is Divided Over Charges of Child Pornography - NYTimes.com
"People in this economically pressed town near Lake Michigan are divided into two camps: Those who think Evan Emory should pay hard for what he did, and those who think he should be let off easy."
"People in this economically pressed town near Lake Michigan are divided into two camps: Those who think Evan Emory should pay hard for what he did, and those who think he should be let off easy."
Report says too many whites, men leading military
Report says too many whites, men leading military - Yahoo! News
"The report ordered by Congress in 2009 calls for greater diversity in the military's leadership so it will better reflect the racial, ethnic and gender mix in the armed forces and in American society"
"The report ordered by Congress in 2009 calls for greater diversity in the military's leadership so it will better reflect the racial, ethnic and gender mix in the armed forces and in American society"
Gas prices are about more than just oil
My Way News - Gas prices are about more than just oil
"When Jay Ricker, owner of the BP gas station off Interstate 70 in Plainfield, Ind., set the price of unleaded gasoline at $3.44 per gallon on Monday of last week, it was 4 cents higher than the Friday before."
"When Jay Ricker, owner of the BP gas station off Interstate 70 in Plainfield, Ind., set the price of unleaded gasoline at $3.44 per gallon on Monday of last week, it was 4 cents higher than the Friday before."
Why Are We Still In Germany?
Why Are We Still In Germany? - Investors.com
"According to Bismarck's best-known maxim on Europe's most troublesome region, the Balkans are not worth the bones of a single Pomeranian grenadier.
Americans could be forgiven for harboring similar sentiments after the murder of two U.S. airmen in Germany by a Kosovar Muslim.
Remember Kosovo?
Me neither. But it was big at the time, launched by Bill Clinton in the wake of his Monica difficulties:
Make war, not love, as the boomers advise.
So Clinton did — and without any pesky U.N. resolutions, or even the pretense of seeking them.
Instead, he and Tony Blair and even Jacques Chirac just cried 'Bombs away!' and got on with it.
And the left didn't mind at all — because, for a modern western nation, war is only legitimate if you have no conceivable national interest in whatever war you're waging."
"According to Bismarck's best-known maxim on Europe's most troublesome region, the Balkans are not worth the bones of a single Pomeranian grenadier.
Americans could be forgiven for harboring similar sentiments after the murder of two U.S. airmen in Germany by a Kosovar Muslim.
Remember Kosovo?
Me neither. But it was big at the time, launched by Bill Clinton in the wake of his Monica difficulties:
Make war, not love, as the boomers advise.
So Clinton did — and without any pesky U.N. resolutions, or even the pretense of seeking them.
Instead, he and Tony Blair and even Jacques Chirac just cried 'Bombs away!' and got on with it.
And the left didn't mind at all — because, for a modern western nation, war is only legitimate if you have no conceivable national interest in whatever war you're waging."
Gas price increases are intentional move by Obama
Gas price increases are intentional move by Obama - HUMAN EVENTS
"Why the hypocrisy?
It is very simple to understand.
The left knew that George W. Bush was not a fan of their green agenda.
The green agenda consists of coal powered cars, urban living, and punitive measures to stop that mythical force known as global warming . . . or climate change depending on what day it is.
Barack Obama buys the agenda hook, line, and sinker."
"Why the hypocrisy?
It is very simple to understand.
The left knew that George W. Bush was not a fan of their green agenda.
The green agenda consists of coal powered cars, urban living, and punitive measures to stop that mythical force known as global warming . . . or climate change depending on what day it is.
Barack Obama buys the agenda hook, line, and sinker."
The lawsuit abuse problem in a nutshell ington Examiner
The lawsuit abuse problem in a nutshell Examiner Editorial Editorials Washington Examiner
"America's legal system cries out for reform when a solicitation described by a federal judge as 'junk mail' can expose a mortgage company to as much as $16 billion in liability for allegedly failing to provide 16 million recipients with a sufficiently 'clear and conspicuous' notice of one of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The prospect of having to face so massive a liability forced the company to settle a class-action lawsuit filed against it by plaintiff lawyers, who then received from the defendant $3.5 million in fees.
The lawyers got something else, too -- a promise from the company they sued that its executives would not criticize the lawyers in public regarding any issue in the case.
The company is prevented from talking about the settlement in critical terms, but this newspaper is not:
We agree with Class Action Watch Executive Director Lawrence Schonbrun that the case represents 'the class action mess in a nutshell.'"
"America's legal system cries out for reform when a solicitation described by a federal judge as 'junk mail' can expose a mortgage company to as much as $16 billion in liability for allegedly failing to provide 16 million recipients with a sufficiently 'clear and conspicuous' notice of one of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The prospect of having to face so massive a liability forced the company to settle a class-action lawsuit filed against it by plaintiff lawyers, who then received from the defendant $3.5 million in fees.
The lawyers got something else, too -- a promise from the company they sued that its executives would not criticize the lawyers in public regarding any issue in the case.
The company is prevented from talking about the settlement in critical terms, but this newspaper is not:
We agree with Class Action Watch Executive Director Lawrence Schonbrun that the case represents 'the class action mess in a nutshell.'"
Sunday, March 06, 2011
CoachIzzo.com
CoachIzzo.com
Just back from E Lansing and the annual MSU basketball banquet.
This was the video they played at the end.
Just back from E Lansing and the annual MSU basketball banquet.
This was the video they played at the end.
Northwestern prof apologizes for live sex act
Northwestern prof apologizes for live sex act - U.S. news - msnbc.com
"A Northwestern University professor who allowed an on-campus presentation of a live sex act during an after-class event apologized on Saturday and said it would not happen again."
"A Northwestern University professor who allowed an on-campus presentation of a live sex act during an after-class event apologized on Saturday and said it would not happen again."
Saturday, March 05, 2011
State controller finds more big public employee salaries, including $875,000 for hospital chief
State controller finds more big public employee salaries, including $875,000 for hospital chief L.A. NOW Los Angeles Times
"State Controller John Chiang has released a new round of compensation figures for public sector employees, including a Bay Area hospital executive who made about $875,000 in 2009, and a San Gabriel Valley water official who was paid close to $600,000."
"State Controller John Chiang has released a new round of compensation figures for public sector employees, including a Bay Area hospital executive who made about $875,000 in 2009, and a San Gabriel Valley water official who was paid close to $600,000."
Rescuers call off attempts to save man who fell 190ft into abandoned mine shaft... despite video showing he is still breathing
Rescuers call off attempts to save man who fell 190ft into abandoned mine shaft... despite video showing he is still breathing Mail Online
"Ms Worley said.
Authorities have been closing shafts that pose the most danger near towns and recreation sites.
She said: 'People's curiosity sometimes gets the best of them.
'These were way out in the middle of nowhere where few people would venture.'"
This UK article about an American in the USA........Obamacare as a rescue avoidance option?
"Ms Worley said.
Authorities have been closing shafts that pose the most danger near towns and recreation sites.
She said: 'People's curiosity sometimes gets the best of them.
'These were way out in the middle of nowhere where few people would venture.'"
This UK article about an American in the USA........Obamacare as a rescue avoidance option?
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