10 worst business predictions of 2011 - The banks are healthy (1) - CNNMoney
From a muni meltdown to a recovery in bank stocks to a Yahoo turnaround, we were told a bunch of things would happen this year that didn't even come close.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
P-38 was the First… | P-38 National Association
P-38 was the First… P-38 National Association
This short little video does an awesome job of pointing out all the “firsts” of the P-38 as well as so many other pluses that seem to get overlooked by some aviation historians.
This short little video does an awesome job of pointing out all the “firsts” of the P-38 as well as so many other pluses that seem to get overlooked by some aviation historians.
Republican U.S. Senate candidates gathering Wednesday in Hart
HART — Five of the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate are expected to be in downtown Hart on Wednesday night for a candidate roundup hosted by the Oceana Tea Party.
Great opportunity to see who our next Senator will be.
It likely will boil down to Congressman Hoekstra or the non-Hoekstra, so here's your chance to see them in person.I'll be there.
Dump Debbie!
Obama Recruits Qaradawi
Obama Recruits Qaradawi - Andrew C. McCarthy - National Review Online
The surrender is complete now.
The Hindu reports that the Obama administration has turned to Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the Muslim Brotherhood’s leading jurist, to mediate secret negotiations between the United States and the Taliban.
........For those who may be unfamiliar with him, he is the most influential Sunni Islamist in the world, thanks to such ventures as his al-Jazeera TV program (Sharia and Life) and website (IslamOnline.net).
In 2003, he issued a fatwa calling for the killing of American troops in Iraq.
As he put it,
"Those killed fighting the American forces are martyrs given their good intentions since they consider these invading troops an enemy within their territories but without their will. . . . Although they are seen by some as being wrong, those defending against attempts to control Islamic countries have the intention of jihad and bear a spirit of the defense of their homeland."
Qaradawi urges that Islam must dominate the world, under a global caliphate governed by sharia.
He maintains that Islam “will conquer Europe [and] will conquer America.”
The surrender is complete now.
The Hindu reports that the Obama administration has turned to Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the Muslim Brotherhood’s leading jurist, to mediate secret negotiations between the United States and the Taliban.
........For those who may be unfamiliar with him, he is the most influential Sunni Islamist in the world, thanks to such ventures as his al-Jazeera TV program (Sharia and Life) and website (IslamOnline.net).
In 2003, he issued a fatwa calling for the killing of American troops in Iraq.
As he put it,
"Those killed fighting the American forces are martyrs given their good intentions since they consider these invading troops an enemy within their territories but without their will. . . . Although they are seen by some as being wrong, those defending against attempts to control Islamic countries have the intention of jihad and bear a spirit of the defense of their homeland."
Qaradawi urges that Islam must dominate the world, under a global caliphate governed by sharia.
He maintains that Islam “will conquer Europe [and] will conquer America.”
Friday, December 30, 2011
Tasco to retire, but only for a day
Tasco to retire, but only for a day Philadelphia Inquirer 12/29/2011
Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco is retiring Friday, but only so she can collect a $478,057 pension check and return to work Monday, when she will be sworn in for her seventh term.
Tasco was one of six Council members to enroll in the city’s controversial Deferred Retirement Option Plan, better known as DROP.
She did not immediately return a request for comment.
Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco is retiring Friday, but only so she can collect a $478,057 pension check and return to work Monday, when she will be sworn in for her seventh term.
Tasco was one of six Council members to enroll in the city’s controversial Deferred Retirement Option Plan, better known as DROP.
She did not immediately return a request for comment.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Even the Warmists Don't Believe In Global Warming
Even the Warmists Don't Believe In Global Warming - Forbes
The meeting in Durban provided an opportunity for Progressives to make their latest argument that ordinary people should surrender their freedom and hand all money and power over to unelected, unaccountable “experts” like, well, the people at the conference.
This is, of course, in order to “save the planet” from “climate change”.
(The issue that had for years been called “global warming” was rebranded as “climate change” when the most recent decade’s worth of data proved uncooperative.)
The meeting in Durban provided an opportunity for Progressives to make their latest argument that ordinary people should surrender their freedom and hand all money and power over to unelected, unaccountable “experts” like, well, the people at the conference.
This is, of course, in order to “save the planet” from “climate change”.
(The issue that had for years been called “global warming” was rebranded as “climate change” when the most recent decade’s worth of data proved uncooperative.)
Public workers' perkhits taxpayers
Public workers' perkhits taxpayers - USATODAY.com
The practice, called buying "air time," lets state, municipal and school employees pay to add up to five years to their work history so they are eligible to retire and collect a lifetime pension.
Workers already eligible for retirement can buy extra years to boost a pension by up to 25%.
The practice, called buying "air time," lets state, municipal and school employees pay to add up to five years to their work history so they are eligible to retire and collect a lifetime pension.
Workers already eligible for retirement can buy extra years to boost a pension by up to 25%.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Ludington, Whitehall, Hart newspapers being sold to Illinois-based group
Ludington, Whitehall, Hart newspapers being sold to Illinois-based group MLive.com
The new ownership for the White Lake Beacon in Whitehall, Oceana's Herald-Journal in Hart and the Ludington Daily News will be effective Sunday.
West Frankfort, Ill.-based Community Media Group
The new ownership for the White Lake Beacon in Whitehall, Oceana's Herald-Journal in Hart and the Ludington Daily News will be effective Sunday.
West Frankfort, Ill.-based Community Media Group
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
WaPo Faith Section: 'Christmas Means the Redistribution of Wealth'
WaPo Faith Section: 'Christmas Means the Redistribution of Wealth' NewsBusters.org
The Christmas Eve article was headlined: “Christmas means the redistribution of wealth.”
The holy day certainly should lead us to share what we have, but socialists always mistake individual giving with government taking. Stevens-Arroyo lobbed this bomb: “Christmas 2011 comes on the eve of an election year when Catholic America is confronted with an escalation in society’s class divisions and a concentration of wealth worse than under the Roman Empire.”
The Christmas Eve article was headlined: “Christmas means the redistribution of wealth.”
The holy day certainly should lead us to share what we have, but socialists always mistake individual giving with government taking. Stevens-Arroyo lobbed this bomb: “Christmas 2011 comes on the eve of an election year when Catholic America is confronted with an escalation in society’s class divisions and a concentration of wealth worse than under the Roman Empire.”
Benched: Muskegon County District Court's old ones going up for sale
Benched: Muskegon County District Court's old ones going up for sale MLive.com
Buyers will be required to remove benches between 1 and 3 p.m. Jan. 19.
County staff will be available for questions but not to help with moving the benches.
Buyers will be required to remove benches between 1 and 3 p.m. Jan. 19.
County staff will be available for questions but not to help with moving the benches.
Local gun shop reports near record sales for holiday
Local gun shop reports near record sales for holiday wzzm13.com
....the FBI is reporting dropping crime rates for the first six months of 2011.
Violent crime dropped six percent and property crimes dropped four percent.
Wokers at the Silver Bullet say they attribute the increases, not just to self protection, but people who like target shooting or hunting.
More guns in the hands of honest citizens results in lower crime.
I guess Holder and his neo-gun grabbers gotta come up with a new lie to disarm our American citizens.
....the FBI is reporting dropping crime rates for the first six months of 2011.
Violent crime dropped six percent and property crimes dropped four percent.
Wokers at the Silver Bullet say they attribute the increases, not just to self protection, but people who like target shooting or hunting.
More guns in the hands of honest citizens results in lower crime.
I guess Holder and his neo-gun grabbers gotta come up with a new lie to disarm our American citizens.
Mom hopes new car will change her life
Mom hopes new car will change her life WOOD TV8
Unfortunately, not everybody was in the holiday spirit.
Before the giveaway, the car had a huge red ribbon on the hood, but somebody stole it.
Unfortunately, not everybody was in the holiday spirit.
Before the giveaway, the car had a huge red ribbon on the hood, but somebody stole it.
Muskegon County moves toward net phones
Muskegon County moves toward net phones WOOD TV8
A number of agencies have signed on to participate to some degree.
They are the central dispatch board, the cities of Muskegon Heights and Norton Shores, Muskegon and Fruitport townships, and the White Lake Ambulance Authority.
Muskegon and other communities are considering joining.
Interesting that the near broke city of Muskegon holds out.
A number of agencies have signed on to participate to some degree.
They are the central dispatch board, the cities of Muskegon Heights and Norton Shores, Muskegon and Fruitport townships, and the White Lake Ambulance Authority.
Muskegon and other communities are considering joining.
Interesting that the near broke city of Muskegon holds out.
Holland to cut election sites in half
Holland to cut election sites in half
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) - Holland is cutting the number of polling sites from 13 to seven as a way to save money on election day.
Deputy City Clerk Anna Perales says the western Michigan community won't save much in rental costs, because it only pays $60 for use of each site.
But she says there are greater savings in labor.
That's because each polling site needs three inspectors for local elections and as many as six or seven during state and national elections.
The Holland Sentinel says inspectors get $11 or $12 an hour.
Next year's elections are scheduled in February, May, August and November.
Smart move!
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) - Holland is cutting the number of polling sites from 13 to seven as a way to save money on election day.
Deputy City Clerk Anna Perales says the western Michigan community won't save much in rental costs, because it only pays $60 for use of each site.
But she says there are greater savings in labor.
That's because each polling site needs three inspectors for local elections and as many as six or seven during state and national elections.
The Holland Sentinel says inspectors get $11 or $12 an hour.
Next year's elections are scheduled in February, May, August and November.
Smart move!
W Mich horticulturalists get $20k
W Mich horticulturalists get $20k
LANSING, Mich. (AP)
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has approved grants totaling $2.1 million to 221 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions and local governments.
The council is under the Michigan Economic Development Corp .
The grants announced last week include 173 for $1.3 million to go toward operations and project support.
Grants of $20,000 each are going to the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the West Michigan Horticultural Society in Grand Rapids and the Edison Institute in Dearborn.
The Detroit Recreation Department is getting $39,200 out of a $499,000 regional re-granting program.
The Detroit agency is to distribute the money to other arts and cultural projects in the area.
Noooo problem.
We've got LOTS of your moolah.......right.....
LANSING, Mich. (AP)
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has approved grants totaling $2.1 million to 221 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions and local governments.
The council is under the Michigan Economic Development Corp .
The grants announced last week include 173 for $1.3 million to go toward operations and project support.
Grants of $20,000 each are going to the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the West Michigan Horticultural Society in Grand Rapids and the Edison Institute in Dearborn.
The Detroit Recreation Department is getting $39,200 out of a $499,000 regional re-granting program.
The Detroit agency is to distribute the money to other arts and cultural projects in the area.
Noooo problem.
We've got LOTS of your moolah.......right.....
Monday, December 26, 2011
TSA
TSA Viper Units Ron Paul The Daily Caller
In 2012, the agency is planning to expand its operations at train stations, subway stations, ferry docks and other transportation hubs.
In 2012, the agency is planning to expand its operations at train stations, subway stations, ferry docks and other transportation hubs.
Race and Economics
RealClearPolitics - Race and Economics
Minimum wage laws are classic examples.
The last year in which the black unemployment rate was lower than the white unemployment rate was 1930.
That was also the last year in which there was no federal minimum wage law.
The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 was in part a result of a series of incidents in which non-union black construction labor enabled various contractors from the South to underbid Northern contractors who used white, unionized construction labor.
The Davis-Bacon Act required that "prevailing wages" be paid on government construction projects-- "prevailing wages" almost always meaning in practice union wages.
Since blacks were kept out of construction unions then, and for decades thereafter, many black construction workers lost their jobs.
Minimum wages were required more broadly under the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933 and under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, with negative consequences for black employment across a much wider range of industries.
Minimum wage laws are classic examples.
The last year in which the black unemployment rate was lower than the white unemployment rate was 1930.
That was also the last year in which there was no federal minimum wage law.
The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 was in part a result of a series of incidents in which non-union black construction labor enabled various contractors from the South to underbid Northern contractors who used white, unionized construction labor.
The Davis-Bacon Act required that "prevailing wages" be paid on government construction projects-- "prevailing wages" almost always meaning in practice union wages.
Since blacks were kept out of construction unions then, and for decades thereafter, many black construction workers lost their jobs.
Minimum wages were required more broadly under the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933 and under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, with negative consequences for black employment across a much wider range of industries.
Doctors, moms take on No. 1 polluter in Utah
My Way News - Doctors, moms take on No. 1 polluter in Utah
They have filed a lawsuit against Kennecott Utah Copper, accusing it of violating the U.S. Clean Air Act.
The enviro-cultists live and breath their own home brewed smog of ignorance and unearned hubris. They simply hate American industry, corporations and any hint of profit.
"Moms".....gimme a break!
And the headline writer's "No. 1 polluter...." lie is proof of the MSM's membership in this insane cult of morons.
They have filed a lawsuit against Kennecott Utah Copper, accusing it of violating the U.S. Clean Air Act.
The enviro-cultists live and breath their own home brewed smog of ignorance and unearned hubris. They simply hate American industry, corporations and any hint of profit.
"Moms".....gimme a break!
And the headline writer's "No. 1 polluter...." lie is proof of the MSM's membership in this insane cult of morons.
Decades later, a Cold War secret is revealed
My Way News - Decades later, a Cold War secret is revealed
He recalls the very first briefing on Hexagon after Perkin-Elmer was awarded the top secret contract in 1966. Looking around the room at his 30 or so colleagues, Brickmeier thought, "How on Earth is this going to be possible?"
He recalls the very first briefing on Hexagon after Perkin-Elmer was awarded the top secret contract in 1966. Looking around the room at his 30 or so colleagues, Brickmeier thought, "How on Earth is this going to be possible?"
Photo of the Day: Last Dodge Caliber rolls off the assembly line
Photo of the Day: Last Dodge Caliber rolls off the assembly line MLive.com
from the comments:
craigyjoebob December 23, 2011 at 7:09PM "So they are flushing the Caliber to bring back a turd in the Dart?"
from the comments:
craigyjoebob December 23, 2011 at 7:09PM "So they are flushing the Caliber to bring back a turd in the Dart?"
Gov. Rick Snyder signs bills on crime victim compensation
Gov. Rick Snyder signs bills on crime victim compensation MLive.com
Snyder signed three bills that clarify definitions and strengthens compensation requirements and programs for crime victims.
The bills were sponsored by fellow Republican state Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker of Lawton.
Snyder also has signed a bill that amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code.
The measure removes a barrel production limit and allows brewers that aren't licensed as micro brewers to sell their beer to the public for on-site drinking.
Republican state Rep. Margaret O'Brien of Portage is that measure's backer.
Good governance attracts businesses and innovators.
Good job GOPers!
Snyder signed three bills that clarify definitions and strengthens compensation requirements and programs for crime victims.
The bills were sponsored by fellow Republican state Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker of Lawton.
Snyder also has signed a bill that amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code.
The measure removes a barrel production limit and allows brewers that aren't licensed as micro brewers to sell their beer to the public for on-site drinking.
Republican state Rep. Margaret O'Brien of Portage is that measure's backer.
Good governance attracts businesses and innovators.
Good job GOPers!
Michigan State's football future remains bright with talent expected to return next season
Michigan State's football future remains bright with talent expected to return next season MLive.com
The Spartans have two reasons to wear sunglasses: Florida sunshine and their bright future in the new year and beyond.
The Spartans have two reasons to wear sunglasses: Florida sunshine and their bright future in the new year and beyond.
Defense department agrees to allow Muslim cadets to wear hijabs
Defense department agrees to allow Muslim cadets to wear hijabs – The Religion World – Orlando Sentinel
CAIR requested constitutionally-protected religious accommodations for the girl and for future Muslim JROTC participants.
"Constitutionally-protected religious accommodations"?!!!!!!!!!!
CAIR requested constitutionally-protected religious accommodations for the girl and for future Muslim JROTC participants.
"Constitutionally-protected religious accommodations"?!!!!!!!!!!
California To Ban Police From Towing Cars Of Unlicensed Drivers
California To Ban Police From Towing Cars Of Unlicensed Drivers Fox News
Jan. 1 when a new law takes effect in California to prohibit police from impounding cars at sobriety checkpoints if a motorist's only offense is being an unlicensed driver.
Jan. 1 when a new law takes effect in California to prohibit police from impounding cars at sobriety checkpoints if a motorist's only offense is being an unlicensed driver.
Obamaland: American Mules Must Eat Certified Weed-Free Hay
Obamaland: American Mules Must Eat Certified Weed-Free Hay - Page 2 - Marita Noon - Townhall Finance
The Forest Service was willing to offer a conditional drilling permit. Among the conditions were these requirements:
The drill sites must be cleared using hand tools,
The drilling equipment and fuel must be transported to the site by a team of pack mules,
The mules must be fed certified weed-free hay, and
Drill site and trail reclamation must be done using hand tools.
The company gave up.
The Forest Service was willing to offer a conditional drilling permit. Among the conditions were these requirements:
The drill sites must be cleared using hand tools,
The drilling equipment and fuel must be transported to the site by a team of pack mules,
The mules must be fed certified weed-free hay, and
Drill site and trail reclamation must be done using hand tools.
The company gave up.
Ronald Reagan's 1981 Christmas Address
Ronald Reagan's 1981 Christmas Address ZeroHedge
"Things sure have changed in the past 30 years..."
"Things sure have changed in the past 30 years..."
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Michigan business tax incentives get D+ in report
Michigan business tax incentives get D+ in report (Rick Haglund column) MLive.com
Its report, “Money for Something,” gives Michigan’s business tax incentives a D+ for their effectiveness in producing good jobs.
The state ranked 33rd — tied with Montana and Ohio — in the quality of its incentive programs.
Its report, “Money for Something,” gives Michigan’s business tax incentives a D+ for their effectiveness in producing good jobs.
The state ranked 33rd — tied with Montana and Ohio — in the quality of its incentive programs.
Ravenna teachers union votes to leave MEA-backed insurance plan
Ravenna teachers union votes to leave MEA-backed insurance plan MLive.com
Ravenna teachers have voted to leave the health insurance plan backed by the Michigan Education Association for a plan school officials said would save each family $1,000.
..... The district's contribution to teacher health insurance is capped at $14,000 for a family plan.
Ravenna teachers have voted to leave the health insurance plan backed by the Michigan Education Association for a plan school officials said would save each family $1,000.
..... The district's contribution to teacher health insurance is capped at $14,000 for a family plan.
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