Verizon strike could last months as picketers seek new contract NJ.com
"Verizon is looking to tie pay increases to performance review and require union workers to contribute to health-plan premiums.
The company is also seeking to freeze pensions at the end of the year, eliminate the sickness and death benefit program, cut in half the sickness disability benefits from 52 weeks to 26 weeks and reduce sick time, according to a memo signed by William Huber, president of IBEW, Local 827."
This is simple common sense for ANY company or government if it is to survive.
The union goal seems to be bankruptcy for all of its employers.
Monday, August 08, 2011
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Hard to land at Oskosh??
Hard to land at Oskosh?? - JetPhotos.Net Forums - The Friendly Way to Fly
"Hard to land at Oskosh??
2 incidents yesterday. First this F-16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUei3...eature=related
and afterwards this Fury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCr9k...eature=related
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles...y-overrun.html
A Lockheed Martin F-16 was damaged after overrunning the runway on 28 July at the AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Details of the incident were not immediately available.
The F-16C belonging to the 100th Fighter Sqd of the Alabama Air National Guard rolled off the north end of Runway 36 at Wittman Regional Airport. The nose gear appeared to collapse after the F-16C continued onto the grass. The impact also cracked the single-engine fighter’s nose cone.
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"Hard to land at Oskosh??
2 incidents yesterday. First this F-16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUei3...eature=related
and afterwards this Fury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCr9k...eature=related
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles...y-overrun.html
A Lockheed Martin F-16 was damaged after overrunning the runway on 28 July at the AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Details of the incident were not immediately available.
The F-16C belonging to the 100th Fighter Sqd of the Alabama Air National Guard rolled off the north end of Runway 36 at Wittman Regional Airport. The nose gear appeared to collapse after the F-16C continued onto the grass. The impact also cracked the single-engine fighter’s nose cone.
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Who’s the World’s Largest Exporter?
"the United States remained the world’s largest exporter of goods and services through 2009."
Per the World Trade Organization.
Why the media distorts the facts is a mystery to me........oh, wait a minute.
It IS the liberal/hate-Amerika media, isn't it?
Yep!
The numbers are clear:
billions $ merchandise commercial total
services exports
USA $1057 $470 $1527
China $1202 $129 $1331
services exports
USA $1057 $470 $1527
China $1202 $129 $1331
Germany $1121 $215 $1336
(Not to mention that counting Germany's EU inter-trades is much like counting Michigan's trade with every other state in the USA as international trade.)
The full report (go to pgs. 30-33)
http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/anrep_e/world_trade_report10_e.pdf(click charts to biggify)
An excellent E-mail going around
These are possibly the 5 best sentences you'll ever read:
1. You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the
wealthy out of prosperity.
2. What one person receives without working for, another person must
work for without receiving.
3. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government
does not first take from somebody else.
4. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it!
5. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work
because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other
half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is
going to get what they work for, that is the beginning of the end of any
nation.
1. You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the
wealthy out of prosperity.
2. What one person receives without working for, another person must
work for without receiving.
3. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government
does not first take from somebody else.
4. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it!
5. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work
because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other
half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is
going to get what they work for, that is the beginning of the end of any
nation.
45K Verizon workers strike over new labor contract
My Way News - 45K Verizon workers strike over new labor contract
"The Communications Workers of America said negotiations in Philadelphia and New York stalled Saturday night after Verizon continued to demand more than 100 concessions from workers regarding health care, pensions and work rules"
Every Muskegon county union contract is up Sept. 30.
Hold you breath...and your wallet!
"The Communications Workers of America said negotiations in Philadelphia and New York stalled Saturday night after Verizon continued to demand more than 100 concessions from workers regarding health care, pensions and work rules"
Every Muskegon county union contract is up Sept. 30.
Hold you breath...and your wallet!
Saturday, August 06, 2011
'No risk' the US will lose its top credit rating, says Treasury's Geithner
'No risk' the US will lose its top credit rating, says Treasury's Geithner - The Hill's On The Money
"Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said Tuesday there is 'no risk' the U.S. will lose its top credit rating amid a new analysis that revised its outlook on American debt to 'negative.'"
Doh!
"Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said Tuesday there is 'no risk' the U.S. will lose its top credit rating amid a new analysis that revised its outlook on American debt to 'negative.'"
Doh!
Friday, August 05, 2011
Obama Speech - Awkward Silence
Obama Speech - Awkward Silence - Veterans Jobs Mediaite
"a man in the audience took matters into his own hands and shouted “awkward!” at the President."
"a man in the audience took matters into his own hands and shouted “awkward!” at the President."
Decade of Stimulus Yields Nothing but Debt
Decade of Stimulus Yields Nothing but Debt: Caroline Baum - Bloomberg
"Ten years and $8.35 trillion later, what do we have to show for this decade of deficit spending?
A glut of unoccupied homes, unemployment exceeding 9 percent, a stalled economy and a huge mountain of debt.
Real gross domestic product growth averaged 1.6 percent from the first quarter of 2001 through the second quarter of 2011."
"Ten years and $8.35 trillion later, what do we have to show for this decade of deficit spending?
A glut of unoccupied homes, unemployment exceeding 9 percent, a stalled economy and a huge mountain of debt.
Real gross domestic product growth averaged 1.6 percent from the first quarter of 2001 through the second quarter of 2011."
America's 10 sickest housing markets
America's 10 sickest housing markets - Business - Real estate - msnbc.com
"1. Tucson, Ariz.
Homeowner vacancy rates: 6.8 percent (1st)
Rental vacancy rates: 15.9 percent (6th)
Total housing units: 440,909
Unemployment: 7.8 percent
Tucson’s homeowner vacancy rate was 3.2 percent one year ago.
It is now over double that.
The city had a booming residential housing market before the crash.
Since then, demand is so low that median home prices have dropped 18 percent in the past year and 33 percent since 2008.
In addition, the city has among the highest rate of foreclosures in the country."
"1. Tucson, Ariz.
Homeowner vacancy rates: 6.8 percent (1st)
Rental vacancy rates: 15.9 percent (6th)
Total housing units: 440,909
Unemployment: 7.8 percent
Tucson’s homeowner vacancy rate was 3.2 percent one year ago.
It is now over double that.
The city had a booming residential housing market before the crash.
Since then, demand is so low that median home prices have dropped 18 percent in the past year and 33 percent since 2008.
In addition, the city has among the highest rate of foreclosures in the country."
Time to Say It - Double Dip May Be Happening
Time to Say It - Double Dip May Be Happening - NYTimes.com
"It has been three decades since the United States suffered a recession that followed on the heels of the previous one.
But it could be happening again."
NYT throwing in the towel?
How's that hopee changee thing workin' out for you?
"It has been three decades since the United States suffered a recession that followed on the heels of the previous one.
But it could be happening again."
NYT throwing in the towel?
How's that hopee changee thing workin' out for you?
Police Investigating Multiple Beatings Near State Fair Park
Police Investigating Multiple Beatings Near State Fair Park - Milwaukee News Story - WISN Milwaukee
"Milwaukee police said that around 11:10 p.m., squads were sent to the area for reports of battery, fighting and property damage being caused by an unruly crowd of 'hundreds' of people. One officer described it as a 'mob beating.'"
No mention of race here.
I guess we all know what that means.....
"Milwaukee police said that around 11:10 p.m., squads were sent to the area for reports of battery, fighting and property damage being caused by an unruly crowd of 'hundreds' of people. One officer described it as a 'mob beating.'"
No mention of race here.
I guess we all know what that means.....
Tea Party the ultimate winner in debt deal
Tea Party the ultimate winner in debt deal Susan Ferrechio Politics Washington Examiner
"There were historically steep cuts, no tax increases and a commitment to even bigger spending reductions in the near future."
And the American people!
"There were historically steep cuts, no tax increases and a commitment to even bigger spending reductions in the near future."
And the American people!
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Detroit: A pension fantasyland
Detroit: A pension fantasyland « Burypensions Blog
"All the factors remain in place for fiscal collapse and five years from now when Detroit Police and Firemen are told the truth the only difference is that it won’t be in a Central Falls auditorium but in Cobo."
"All the factors remain in place for fiscal collapse and five years from now when Detroit Police and Firemen are told the truth the only difference is that it won’t be in a Central Falls auditorium but in Cobo."
Average Lansing Teacher Missed 3.5 Weeks of School Last Year
Average Lansing Teacher Missed 3.5 Weeks of School Last Year [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"In the Lansing School District, the average teacher was absent from the classroom for 17.6 days — or three and a half weeks — during the 2010-11 school year"
"In the Lansing School District, the average teacher was absent from the classroom for 17.6 days — or three and a half weeks — during the 2010-11 school year"
Kirk Cousins Kickoff Luncheon Speech
Kirk Cousins Kickoff Luncheon Speech - YouTube
"Michigan State Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivers the speech to represent the players at the 2011 Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon."
A MUST WATCH for all Spartan fans!
This talented young man is wise far beyond his years.
Watch to the end to see his comments about the "privileged".
Moving!
more:
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/29900/kirk-cousins-impresses-with-speech
http://diehardsport.com/2011/07/29/kirk-cousins-speec/
"Michigan State Quarterback Kirk Cousins delivers the speech to represent the players at the 2011 Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon."
A MUST WATCH for all Spartan fans!
This talented young man is wise far beyond his years.
Watch to the end to see his comments about the "privileged".
Moving!
more:
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/29900/kirk-cousins-impresses-with-speech
http://diehardsport.com/2011/07/29/kirk-cousins-speec/
Follow the money: Bailout tracker
Follow the money: Bailout tracker - CNNMoney.com
"CNNMoney.com's bailout tracker
The government is engaged in a far-reaching - and expensive - effort to rescue the economy.
Here's how you can keep tabs on the bailouts."
"CNNMoney.com's bailout tracker
The government is engaged in a far-reaching - and expensive - effort to rescue the economy.
Here's how you can keep tabs on the bailouts."
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Chevy Volt: Still Not Selling
Chevy Volt: Still Not Selling The Weekly Standard
"The July sales numbers are out and the Chevy Volt continues to electrify (get it?) the country.
GM sold … 125 Volts last month!"
Does that mean we taxpayers saved 10,000 x $7,500 rebates?
"The July sales numbers are out and the Chevy Volt continues to electrify (get it?) the country.
GM sold … 125 Volts last month!"
Does that mean we taxpayers saved 10,000 x $7,500 rebates?
Federal $725,000 grant for 'Teaching American History' awarded to Muskegon, Ottawa counties
Federal $725,000 grant for 'Teaching American History' awarded to Muskegon, Ottawa counties MLive.com
"Educators in Muskegon and Ottawa counties have been awarded a $725,000 federal grant to continue their efforts to enhance lessons on American history"
I'm thinking the kids would just a soon have the money instead of the liberal propaganda.
I'm sure their parents would.
"Educators in Muskegon and Ottawa counties have been awarded a $725,000 federal grant to continue their efforts to enhance lessons on American history"
I'm thinking the kids would just a soon have the money instead of the liberal propaganda.
I'm sure their parents would.
» Blood Money: How SEIU and Media Matters Stole Justice from Kenneth Gladney
» Blood Money: How SEIU and Media Matters Stole Justice from Kenneth Gladney - Big Government
"You can see The Narrative at work as I write this.
The same MSM that assured us that when it came to Barack Obama, the church he attended for two decades didn’t matter, is now obsessing over a church Rep. Michele Bachman’s hasn’t attended in over a year.
Here you have two separate (and wildly hypocritical) narratives at work: one meant to protect a Democratic presidential candidate, the other meant to damage a GOP presidential candidate."
"You can see The Narrative at work as I write this.
The same MSM that assured us that when it came to Barack Obama, the church he attended for two decades didn’t matter, is now obsessing over a church Rep. Michele Bachman’s hasn’t attended in over a year.
Here you have two separate (and wildly hypocritical) narratives at work: one meant to protect a Democratic presidential candidate, the other meant to damage a GOP presidential candidate."
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Europe on Brink of 'Major Financial Collapse'
Europe on Brink of 'Major Financial Collapse': Guggenheim CIO - CNBC
"'They keep throwing more and more liquidity at it thinking it's going to get better and it's not,' he added.
Europe fails to recognize that it has a 'structural problem, not a liquidity problem.'"
"'They keep throwing more and more liquidity at it thinking it's going to get better and it's not,' he added.
Europe fails to recognize that it has a 'structural problem, not a liquidity problem.'"
No Snyder Recall On November Ballot
No Snyder Recall On November Ballot « CBS Detroit
"The group organizing the campaign to recall Michigan Governor Rick Snyder says it will not meet this Friday’s deadline to collect the 800,000 signatures needed to make the November ballot."
"The group organizing the campaign to recall Michigan Governor Rick Snyder says it will not meet this Friday’s deadline to collect the 800,000 signatures needed to make the November ballot."
F-35B Decision Data Ready Next Summer; First Look at Plane in Flight
F-35B Decision Data Ready Next Summer; First Look at Plane in Flight
"'What we wanted today was just to get the truth out,' he said.
The country, Amos said, had a basic choice: field 11 or 22 carriers.
Take away the F-35B and America would be left with half as many carriers because the Harrier jump jet is closing in on the end of its operational life.
If it is retired and there aren't any F-35Bs, then the Marines would be left with their smaller deck carriers and virtually nothing to put on them that could do what the Marines recently did in Libya.
They led the way in striking Muammar Qaddafi, without a single big-deck Navy carrier in sight."
"'What we wanted today was just to get the truth out,' he said.
The country, Amos said, had a basic choice: field 11 or 22 carriers.
Take away the F-35B and America would be left with half as many carriers because the Harrier jump jet is closing in on the end of its operational life.
If it is retired and there aren't any F-35Bs, then the Marines would be left with their smaller deck carriers and virtually nothing to put on them that could do what the Marines recently did in Libya.
They led the way in striking Muammar Qaddafi, without a single big-deck Navy carrier in sight."
Rust will restrict Canadian submarine’s diving range
Rust will restrict Canadian submarine’s diving range - thestar.com
"One of the Canadian navy’s four Victoria-class submarines will be restricted in its ability to dive deep beneath the seas because of rust, according to a document obtained by The Canadian Press."
"One of the Canadian navy’s four Victoria-class submarines will be restricted in its ability to dive deep beneath the seas because of rust, according to a document obtained by The Canadian Press."
Monday, August 01, 2011
The Comforting Life of Ideological Fanatics
The Comforting Life of Ideological Fanatics « Commentary Magazine
"Translation: Barack Obama, the most liberal president in generations, hasn’t been liberal enough.
His problem hasn’t been profligacy but frugality.
During the last two-and-a-half years, as $3.7 trillion has been added to our national debt, it turns out Obama has spent too little.
Despite his efforts to slander and misrepresent the proposals of his opponents, Obama turns out to be too civil, too accommodating, too darn decent.
And the man Democrats considered their Great Communicator just three years ago is suffering from a “communications problem,” unable to educate the public to the wisdom of post-Herbert Hoover economics."
"Translation: Barack Obama, the most liberal president in generations, hasn’t been liberal enough.
His problem hasn’t been profligacy but frugality.
During the last two-and-a-half years, as $3.7 trillion has been added to our national debt, it turns out Obama has spent too little.
Despite his efforts to slander and misrepresent the proposals of his opponents, Obama turns out to be too civil, too accommodating, too darn decent.
And the man Democrats considered their Great Communicator just three years ago is suffering from a “communications problem,” unable to educate the public to the wisdom of post-Herbert Hoover economics."
Coverage with no copay extended to birth control
My Way News - Coverage with no copay extended to birth control
"Officials said the women's prevention package will be available Jan. 1, 2013, in most cases, resulting in a slight overall increase in premiums."
"Officials said the women's prevention package will be available Jan. 1, 2013, in most cases, resulting in a slight overall increase in premiums."
Party schools and sober schools list revealed
Party schools and sober schools list revealed wzzm13.com
"Ohio University has been named the nation's No. 1 party school."
"Ohio University has been named the nation's No. 1 party school."
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