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Monday, August 20, 2012
Marriage Drives Women to Drink, Study Suggests
Marriage Drives Women to Drink, Study Suggests - Yahoo! News
Marriage may drive a woman to drink, not because she's unhappy but because she's influenced by her husband's alcohol consumption, new research suggests.
And men, on average, drink more than women.
Men, on the other hand, spend less time with their drinking buddies and more with their wives after tying the knot.
The result?
Married men down fewer beers than their single counterparts.
Marriage may drive a woman to drink, not because she's unhappy but because she's influenced by her husband's alcohol consumption, new research suggests.
And men, on average, drink more than women.
Men, on the other hand, spend less time with their drinking buddies and more with their wives after tying the knot.
The result?
Married men down fewer beers than their single counterparts.
A Glass All Empty — Modern Love -
A Glass All Empty — Modern Love - NYTimes.com
WHEN I picture my favorite moments with my husband over our 23 years together, someone is always holding a glass, or a bottle of wine, or a plastic cup — well, except for the last 11 years, since Rob stopped drinking.
WHEN I picture my favorite moments with my husband over our 23 years together, someone is always holding a glass, or a bottle of wine, or a plastic cup — well, except for the last 11 years, since Rob stopped drinking.
General Motors Is Headed For Bankruptcy -- Again
General Motors Is Headed For Bankruptcy -- Again - Forbes
GM is unlikely to hit the wall before the election, but, given current trends, the company could easily do so again before the end of a second Obama term.
GM is unlikely to hit the wall before the election, but, given current trends, the company could easily do so again before the end of a second Obama term.
Illinois' pension math
Illinois Policy Institute - Blog - Illinois' pension math
A democrat-controlled state, with the second-worst funded pension system in the nation, passed a series of reforms that cut the state’s unfunded liabilities by almost 50 percent.
What triggered Rhode Island into action?
The math.
A democrat-controlled state, with the second-worst funded pension system in the nation, passed a series of reforms that cut the state’s unfunded liabilities by almost 50 percent.
What triggered Rhode Island into action?
The math.
Casino ballot proposal group files election emergency with Supreme Court
Casino ballot proposal group files election emergency with Supreme Court | MLive.com
The proposal would permit casinos at specific sites in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Romulus, Pontiac, DeWitt Township north of Lansing, Birch Run, Clam Lake Township near Cadillac and Clinton Township near Mount Clemens.
It also would raise the casino tax rate.
The proposal would permit casinos at specific sites in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Romulus, Pontiac, DeWitt Township north of Lansing, Birch Run, Clam Lake Township near Cadillac and Clinton Township near Mount Clemens.
It also would raise the casino tax rate.
Lansing police collect 99 firearms during inaugural gun buyback program
Lansing police collect 99 firearms during inaugural gun buyback program | MLive.com
Individuals who turned in weapons were given a $100 Meijer grocery gift card. Those who turned in assault rifles received an additional $50card.
All guns collected will be destroyed per department protocol.
Individuals who turned in weapons were given a $100 Meijer grocery gift card. Those who turned in assault rifles received an additional $50card.
All guns collected will be destroyed per department protocol.
No Horses, But Detroit Water Department Employs 'Horseshoer'
No Horses, But Detroit Water Department Employs 'Horseshoer' [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has a large debt, rising water prices and inefficient services — using almost twice the number of employees per gallon as other cities like Chicago.
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has a large debt, rising water prices and inefficient services — using almost twice the number of employees per gallon as other cities like Chicago.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
An Unexpected Ass Kicking | Blog Of Impossible Things
An Unexpected Ass Kicking | Blog Of Impossible Things
The old man turned back at his coffee, took a sip, and then looked back at me.
“In fact, I’ve done lots of things that haven’t been done before”, he said half-smiling.
Not sure if he was simply toying with me or not, my curiousity got the better of me.
Oh really? Like what types of things?, All the while, half-thinking he was going to make up something fairly non-impressive.
I invented the first computer.
Um, Excuse me?
I created the world’s first internally programmable computer. It used to take up a space about as big as this whole room and my wife and I used to walk into it to program it.
The old man turned back at his coffee, took a sip, and then looked back at me.
“In fact, I’ve done lots of things that haven’t been done before”, he said half-smiling.
Not sure if he was simply toying with me or not, my curiousity got the better of me.
Oh really? Like what types of things?, All the while, half-thinking he was going to make up something fairly non-impressive.
I invented the first computer.
Um, Excuse me?
I created the world’s first internally programmable computer. It used to take up a space about as big as this whole room and my wife and I used to walk into it to program it.
Thieving Actuaries and Corrupt Governments
Thieving Actuaries and Corrupt Governments « Burypensions Blog
The big question is, if the actuaries and politicians are so corrupt, why haven’t senior actuaries and politicians been arrested?
The big question is, if the actuaries and politicians are so corrupt, why haven’t senior actuaries and politicians been arrested?
Social Security’s long-term funding gap exceeds $30 trillion, dwarfing short-term surplus
Social Security’s long-term funding gap exceeds $30 trillion, dwarfing short-term surplus - The Washington Post
Add up 75 years’ worth of shortfalls and you get an astonishing figure: $134 trillion.
Adjusted for inflation, that’s $30.5 trillion in 2012 dollars, or eight times the size of this year’s entire federal budget.
Add up 75 years’ worth of shortfalls and you get an astonishing figure: $134 trillion.
Adjusted for inflation, that’s $30.5 trillion in 2012 dollars, or eight times the size of this year’s entire federal budget.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Union contracts driving pension crisis
Union contracts driving pension crisis | WashingtonExaminer.com
It all stems from an open yet corrupt bargain: Unions spend millions to help elect labor-friendly politicians.
Once in office, the politicians repay them with bountiful benefits for government workers.
Everyone wins except the taxpayer, who is effectively sidelined as the public pie gets carved up between the politicians and unions.
It all stems from an open yet corrupt bargain: Unions spend millions to help elect labor-friendly politicians.
Once in office, the politicians repay them with bountiful benefits for government workers.
Everyone wins except the taxpayer, who is effectively sidelined as the public pie gets carved up between the politicians and unions.
Matty Maroun could foil many politicians' plans for campaign promotion
Tim Skubick: Matty Maroun could foil many politicians' plans for campaign promotion | MLive.com
Here’s the ”X":
What if he continues to gobble up every available minute on the tube?
What happens when less wealthy candidates show up at their favorite TV station wanting to buy some time?
Here’s the ”X":
What if he continues to gobble up every available minute on the tube?
What happens when less wealthy candidates show up at their favorite TV station wanting to buy some time?
Average Total Compensation for San Jose City Worker is $175,000 Per Year
Average Total Compensation for San Jose City Worker is $175,000 Per Year | Union Watch
Does this seem incredible? Well it isn’t.
It is based on actual payroll records obtained from the city of San Jose for 2011, with just one assumption added – that pension funds will no longer earn 7.5% per year, but instead earn a more realistic 4.5% per year.
If you want to stick with 7.5%, the average is still $150,000 per year.
Does this seem incredible? Well it isn’t.
It is based on actual payroll records obtained from the city of San Jose for 2011, with just one assumption added – that pension funds will no longer earn 7.5% per year, but instead earn a more realistic 4.5% per year.
If you want to stick with 7.5%, the average is still $150,000 per year.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Crisis? What crisis?
Crisis? What crisis? | UTSanDiego.com
The U.S. Postal Service lost $5.2 billion for the three months that ended June 30. It is now losing $25 million a day.
On Aug. 1, the agency defaulted on a $5.5 billion payment to the U.S. Treasury for future retirees’ health benefits and said on Monday that it expects to default on an additional $5.5 billion payment next month. And it is predicting that it will “temporarily” run out of cash in October.
The U.S. Postal Service lost $5.2 billion for the three months that ended June 30. It is now losing $25 million a day.
On Aug. 1, the agency defaulted on a $5.5 billion payment to the U.S. Treasury for future retirees’ health benefits and said on Monday that it expects to default on an additional $5.5 billion payment next month. And it is predicting that it will “temporarily” run out of cash in October.
What are the top 10 'best-looking' cars of all time?
What are the top 10 'best-looking' cars of all time? | MLive.com
1. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
2. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California
3. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
4. 1964 Aston Martin DB5
5. 1965 Jaguar E-Type
6. 1966 Ford GT40
7. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
8. 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
9. 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV
10. 1973 Porsche Carrera RS
1. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
2. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California
3. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
4. 1964 Aston Martin DB5
5. 1965 Jaguar E-Type
6. 1966 Ford GT40
7. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
8. 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
9. 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV
10. 1973 Porsche Carrera RS
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Sen. Carl Levin seeks solution to keep the S.S. Badger operating without discharing coal ash into Lake Michigan
Sen. Carl Levin seeks solution to keep the S.S. Badger operating without discharing coal ash into Lake Michigan | MLive.com
“That’s the most likely solution and one that I have asked the EPA to work on with the company,” Levin said.
Lake Michigan Carferry co-owner Robert Manglitz earlier has said storing the hot ash on the ship that sails between Ludington and Manitowoc, Wis., doesn’t seem to be a feasible solution.
“That’s the most likely solution and one that I have asked the EPA to work on with the company,” Levin said.
Lake Michigan Carferry co-owner Robert Manglitz earlier has said storing the hot ash on the ship that sails between Ludington and Manitowoc, Wis., doesn’t seem to be a feasible solution.
San Bernardino suspending payouts for vacation, sick time
San Bernardino suspending payouts for vacation, sick time - San Bernardino County Sun
Officials have stopped making those payments until they get control of a cash-flow emergency that has sometimes left the city with as little as $150,000 on hand
Officials have stopped making those payments until they get control of a cash-flow emergency that has sometimes left the city with as little as $150,000 on hand
Syracuse New York Headed For Bankruptcy, 100% Certain
Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Syracuse New York Headed For Bankruptcy, 100% Certain: Without a doubt Syracuse, New York is headed for bankruptcy.
Not only is there an "official denial" but the mayor of Syracuse is seeking legal guidance on municipal bankruptcy.
Not only is there an "official denial" but the mayor of Syracuse is seeking legal guidance on municipal bankruptcy.
Bargaining rights proposal blocked as canvassers deadlock
Bargaining rights proposal blocked as canvassers deadlock | Politics/Election 2012 | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
The two Democratic appointees, Chairwoman Julie Matuzak and James Waters, voted to put the question on the Nov. 6 ballot.
The two Republican appointees, Norman Shinkle and Colleen Pero, voted to reject it.
The two Democratic appointees, Chairwoman Julie Matuzak and James Waters, voted to put the question on the Nov. 6 ballot.
The two Republican appointees, Norman Shinkle and Colleen Pero, voted to reject it.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Editorial: Muskegon residents ready to give a damn
Editorial: Muskegon residents ready to give a damn | MLive.com
More than 45 citizens, pastors and politicians showed up for MLive Muskegon Chronicle's first Give a Damn meeting, co-hosted by Morning Bear and the Love Community Garden.
More than 45 citizens, pastors and politicians showed up for MLive Muskegon Chronicle's first Give a Damn meeting, co-hosted by Morning Bear and the Love Community Garden.
Huge public support for voter ID
Eric Holder’s uphill battle: Huge public support for voter ID | WashingtonExaminer.com
In the survey, the Washington Post asked, “In your view, should voters in the United States be required to show official, government-issued photo identification — such as a driver’s license — when they cast ballots on election day, or shouldn’t they have to do this?”
Among all adults, 74 percent said voters should present ID, versus 23 percent who said they should not. Among registered voters, the numbers were 75 percent to 23 percent.
In the survey, the Washington Post asked, “In your view, should voters in the United States be required to show official, government-issued photo identification — such as a driver’s license — when they cast ballots on election day, or shouldn’t they have to do this?”
Among all adults, 74 percent said voters should present ID, versus 23 percent who said they should not. Among registered voters, the numbers were 75 percent to 23 percent.
Unions, opponents start ad battle over Protect Our Jobs, other ballot proposals
Unions, opponents start ad battle over Protect Our Jobs, other ballot proposals | MLive.com
Canvassers are scheduled to vote on the proposal on Wednesday morning, with a court challenge expected if the board votes to not put the measure on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Canvassers are scheduled to vote on the proposal on Wednesday morning, with a court challenge expected if the board votes to not put the measure on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Muskegon city commissioners approve 40-year water deal, look forward to consolidate water system
Muskegon city commissioners approve 40-year water deal, look forward to consolidate water system | MLive.com
The consolidated contract is effective through 2052.
It cannot be rescinded unless both the city and its customer communities agree to renegotiate if a regional water agreement is reached.
The consolidated contract is effective through 2052.
It cannot be rescinded unless both the city and its customer communities agree to renegotiate if a regional water agreement is reached.
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