U.S. Weighs Summer GM Stock Sale - WSJ.com
"A sale within the next several months would almost certainly mean U.S. taxpayers will take a loss on their $50 billion rescue of the Detroit auto maker in 2009"
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Plagiarizing Professor to Be Slapped by MSU
Plagiarizing Professor to Be Slapped by MSU [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"A Michigan State University professor accused of plagiarism by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy due to his published study on school consolidation has been found guilty of “research misconduct."
Another "consolidator" bites the dust!
"A Michigan State University professor accused of plagiarism by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy due to his published study on school consolidation has been found guilty of “research misconduct."
Another "consolidator" bites the dust!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
The UN disappears 50 million climate refugees, then botches the cover-up
50 million climate refugees United Nations The UN disappears 50 million climate refugees, then botches the cover-up The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment:
"In 2005, the United Nations Environment Programme predicted that climate change would create 50 million climate refugees by 2010.
These people, it was said, would flee a range of disasters including sea level rise, increases in the numbers and severity of hurricanes, and disruption to food production.
The UNEP even provided a handy map.
The map shows us the places most at risk including the very sensitive low lying islands of the Pacific and Caribbean."
Why is our government enabling these liars and crooks?
"In 2005, the United Nations Environment Programme predicted that climate change would create 50 million climate refugees by 2010.
These people, it was said, would flee a range of disasters including sea level rise, increases in the numbers and severity of hurricanes, and disruption to food production.
The UNEP even provided a handy map.
The map shows us the places most at risk including the very sensitive low lying islands of the Pacific and Caribbean."
Why is our government enabling these liars and crooks?
Committee looks at size of Ottawa County Board of Commissioners
Committee looks at size of Ottawa County Board of Commissioners MLive.com
"“Over the last 30 years, when you look at the numbers, I think it’s sensible,” said Lydia Olszewski, chairwoman of the county Democratic Party, who favors a 15-member board.
“We’ve had 11 and 13 members in the past, and our population has gone up 11 percent (in the last decade).”"
The most successful county in Michigan understands what representation really means!
"“Over the last 30 years, when you look at the numbers, I think it’s sensible,” said Lydia Olszewski, chairwoman of the county Democratic Party, who favors a 15-member board.
“We’ve had 11 and 13 members in the past, and our population has gone up 11 percent (in the last decade).”"
The most successful county in Michigan understands what representation really means!
Ride in an IndyCar at Indianapolis
Ride in an IndyCar at Indianapolis, Walt Disney World Speedway and IndyCar Series Tracks "Ride in an IndyCar The Indy Racing Experience Two-Seat Ride allows the passenger to experience speeds and g-forces previously available to only a handful of elite drivers. The purpose-built Dallara chassis allows a passenger to sit behind the driver, but in every other way, this is a true IZOD IndyCar® Series car. The car is complete with an authentic racing power plant that can reach up to 180 miles per hour. Each driver must be 18 years of age or older, under 6’5” in height, and under 250 lbs. Two-Seat Ride Rates Indianapolis Motor Speedway 3 laps $499"
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Detailing the greenwashed Chevy Volt
Detailing the greenwashed Chevy Volt JunkScience.com
Your tax dollars subsidizing this carbage.
And the smug that follows.....
Your tax dollars subsidizing this carbage.
And the smug that follows.....
Friday, April 15, 2011
Yale University Limits Access to Equipment After Student Death
Yale University Limits Access to Equipment After Student Death - ABC News "'This is a true tragedy,' Yale President Richard C. Levin said in a statement. 'Last night, Michele's hair got caught in a lathe as she worked on a project in the student machine shop in the Sterling Chemistry Laboratory. Her body was found by other students who had been working in the building. They called the police, who responded immediately.' Dufault of Scituate, Mass., was an astronomy and physics major who was expected to graduate with a bachelor's of science degree this spring. The state medical examiner's office said Dufault died from 'accidental asphyxia by neck compression.'" I don't know why this grabs me but what a terrible tragedy. I fear this wonderful young woman may have had a profound affect on our world. I am very sad.
How to Request Copy of Nonprofit's Tax Documents
How to Request Copy of Nonprofit's Tax Documents eHow.com "Anyone can view a tax return or document from a charitable or nonprofit organization. Nonprofits must provide these documents if you request them. The nonprofit must make their tax documents available to the public for 3 years after they file. Difficulty:EasyInstructions 1. Go to the organization's office and request the forms, or send a written request. Most will charge you a fee to cover the cost of copying the documents. 2. File a Form 4506-A with the Internal Revenue Service. Include the organization name, address and their tax-exempt number if you know it. Include your name, address and contact information on the IRS Form 4506-A. 3. Set up a time to view the documents once the IRS contacts you. You could also pick up the forms or arrange to have them mailed. 4. Take the form in person to your local IRS office, where you can set up a time to view the documents or get copies in person. Call 1-800-829-1040 to find the nearest office. 5. Send the form to the Internal Revenue Service, Mail Stop 6716, Ogden, UT 84201; or fax it to them at (801) 620-7896"
Kevin Na shoots a 16 on a par-four hole [Video]
Kevin Na shoots a 16 on a par-four hole [Video] The Fabulous Forum Los Angeles Times "If you think you are having a bad day at the office, just compare it with Kevin Na's day Thursday and you'll feel a lot better." I don't golf much...seems normal when I play.........is this unusual?
Star wars: Rep calls for Houston to get NASA shuttle, not Intrepid; Schumer says 'Fugheddaboutit'
Star wars: Rep calls for Houston to get NASA shuttle, not Intrepid; Schumer says 'Fugheddaboutit "'When people from Paris, Beijing, Tokyo and Amsterdam start saying they want to go to Houston, maybe then they'll get a shuttle,' Schumer told the Daily News. 'I'd say to Texas, don't mess with New York.'"
Thursday, April 14, 2011
MSU women's hockey: Spartans ice national title
MSU women's hockey: Spartans ice national title Lansing State Journal lansingstatejournal.com
"We're referring of course to the MSU women's hockey team, which won the 2011 American Collegiate Hockey Association national championship after having finished in the runner-up spot last year, and in third place two years ago."
"We're referring of course to the MSU women's hockey team, which won the 2011 American Collegiate Hockey Association national championship after having finished in the runner-up spot last year, and in third place two years ago."
Pension income would be taxed on a phased-in basis under deal reached by Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers
Pension income would be taxed on a phased-in basis under deal reached by Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers MLive.com
"Under the phased-in alternative, the status quo would apply to those 67 and up, whose pensions would continue to be tax exempt."
"Under the phased-in alternative, the status quo would apply to those 67 and up, whose pensions would continue to be tax exempt."
A Movie For The Tea Party Movement
A Movie For The Tea Party Movement - Matt Kibbe - Why Freedom Works - Forbes
"The similarities between “Atlas Shrugged” and the tea party movement are far more significant than a shared date, however"
"The similarities between “Atlas Shrugged” and the tea party movement are far more significant than a shared date, however"
Obama's Deceit
American Thinker Blog: Obama's Deceit "budget deficit under George Bush first peaked in 2004 at $412 billion dollars. Between 2005 and 2007 the budget deficit declined by $252 billion to reach its low, under Bush, at $160 billion. If the tax cuts and wars, both occurring in 2001 and 2003, caused our current financial situation, how did the deficit fall between 2004 to 2007? Because Tax Cuts increase revenue to the government by allowing people and business to invest more of their own money"
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow Exploit Mother’s Day for Abortion Fundraising | LifeNews.com
Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow Exploit Mother’s Day for Abortion Fundraising LifeNews.com: "Actresses Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow are coming under fire from pro-life advocates for exploiting Mother’s Day to raise funds for Planned Parenthood. The two recently sent out an email fundraiser for the nation’s largest abortion business urging abortion activists to take the group up on a Mother’s Day fundraising challenge."
Atlas Shrugged Part 1 | Why the new Atlas Shrugged movie could become a cult classic
Movie Review Atlas Shrugged Part 1 Why the new Atlas Shrugged movie could become a cult classic The Daily Caller "Atlas Shrugged: Part 1,” the film adaptation of Ayn Rand’s prescient, unabashedly pro-free market capitalism novel, hits theaters April 15. Its timing could not be better."
Interlocal Agreements - How Forced Unionization and the MEDC Came to Be in Michigan
Interlocal Agreements - How Forced Unionization and the MEDC Came to Be in Michigan [Michigan Capitol Confidential] "Some 40,000 private day care owners and providers in Michigan are transformed overnight into public employee union members. Ditto for another 60,000 private home care workers. And yet another organization gets to play in the sand on the taxpayers’ dime. All of these became possible because of an innocuous and arguably well-intended law that’s been on the books for more than 40 years." READ this report!
What a Joke
What a Joke "Suppose that in a mere three years your family’s spending – spending, mind you, not income – jumps from $80,000 to $101,600. You’re now understandably worried about the debt you’re piling up as a result of this 27 percent hike in spending. So mom and dad, with much drama and angst and finger-pointing about each other’s irresponsibility and insensitivity, stage marathon sessions of dinner-table talks to solve the problem. They finally agree to reduce the family’s annual spending from $101,600 to $100,584. For this 1 percent cut in their spending, mom and dad congratulate each other."
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Governments continued to enhance pensions amid economic collapse
Pensions: Governments continued to enhance pensions amid economic collapse - latimes.com
"Scores of California government agencies continued to sweeten employee pension plans even after the state's economy began collapsing into recession in 2008, a decision that is now haunting them as they struggle with deficits and deep budget cuts."
"Scores of California government agencies continued to sweeten employee pension plans even after the state's economy began collapsing into recession in 2008, a decision that is now haunting them as they struggle with deficits and deep budget cuts."
I didn’t even realize it was Dick Cheney vs ME The Loft
I didn’t even realize it was Dick Cheney vs ME The Loft
"As long as we let other countries control the world's energy, then we will always be at the mercy of those countries.
It is in our national security interests to develop and tap our resources at home.
Don't the liberals get that???
Instead, the only thing they focus on are those 'evil corporations.'
As if corporations are the only entities capable of greed.
Hmmmm... what about all those unions with over-inflated and unsustainable benefits packages that are draining states' budgets?"
"As long as we let other countries control the world's energy, then we will always be at the mercy of those countries.
It is in our national security interests to develop and tap our resources at home.
Don't the liberals get that???
Instead, the only thing they focus on are those 'evil corporations.'
As if corporations are the only entities capable of greed.
Hmmmm... what about all those unions with over-inflated and unsustainable benefits packages that are draining states' budgets?"
Wind power being poisoned by massive government subsidies
theblogprof: Wind power being poisoned by massive government subsidies
"have opined many times in this blog that wind turbines are not a bad technology.
It is in fact a good technology, I'm a (pun) fan of it, and I teach it in my classes.
However, it has its place and I have been critical of the government at all levels for creating an artificial demand for the technology built entirely on generous subsidies and mandates."
"have opined many times in this blog that wind turbines are not a bad technology.
It is in fact a good technology, I'm a (pun) fan of it, and I teach it in my classes.
However, it has its place and I have been critical of the government at all levels for creating an artificial demand for the technology built entirely on generous subsidies and mandates."
Climate Change | Coolest March since 1994
AccuWeather.com - Climate Change Coolest March since 1994
"March 2011 ended up as the coolest March globally since March of 1994.
The actual global temperature anomaly for the lower troposphere last month was negative 0.026 C."
"March 2011 ended up as the coolest March globally since March of 1994.
The actual global temperature anomaly for the lower troposphere last month was negative 0.026 C."
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