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Sunday, February 10, 2013
Proposed FDA regulations to cost grocers, shoppers billions
Proposed FDA regulations to cost grocers, shoppers billions: "“If you get it wrong, it’s a federal crime,” he said, “and you could face jail time and thousands of dollars worth of fines.”"
Parody or Does She Believe It? CNN Anchor Blames Asteroid on Global Warming
Parody or Does She Believe It? CNN Anchor Blames Asteroid on Global Warming | NewsBusters
"CNN anchor Deb Feyerick asked Saturday afternoon if an approaching asteroid, which will pass by Earth on February 15, “is an example of, perhaps, global warming?”
Moments earlier, before an ad break, she segued from the Northeast blizzard to a segment with Bill Nye “the science guy,” by pointing to global warming:
“Every time we see a storm like this lately, the first question to pop into a lot of people’s minds is whether or not global warming is to blame?
I’ll talk to Bill Nye, ‘the science guy,’ about devastating storms and climate change.”
She never got to that question in the subsequent interview at about 3:25 PM EST during CNN Newsoom, instead transitioning from a snowfall update:
“Talk about something else that’s falling from the sky and that is an asteroid.
What’s coming our way?
Is this an effect of, perhaps, of global warming or is this just some meteoric occasion?”
Nye resisted confirming her hypothesis."
"CNN anchor Deb Feyerick asked Saturday afternoon if an approaching asteroid, which will pass by Earth on February 15, “is an example of, perhaps, global warming?”
Moments earlier, before an ad break, she segued from the Northeast blizzard to a segment with Bill Nye “the science guy,” by pointing to global warming:
“Every time we see a storm like this lately, the first question to pop into a lot of people’s minds is whether or not global warming is to blame?
I’ll talk to Bill Nye, ‘the science guy,’ about devastating storms and climate change.”
She never got to that question in the subsequent interview at about 3:25 PM EST during CNN Newsoom, instead transitioning from a snowfall update:
“Talk about something else that’s falling from the sky and that is an asteroid.
What’s coming our way?
Is this an effect of, perhaps, of global warming or is this just some meteoric occasion?”
Nye resisted confirming her hypothesis."
Survey: Geoscientists, Engineers Are Global Warming Skeptics
Survey: Geoscientists, Engineers Are Global Warming Skeptics | Heartlander Magazine
"Only 36 percent of geoscientists and engineers believe that humans are creating a global warming crisis, according to a survey reported in the peer-reviewed Organization Studies.
Nearly two-thirds of the 1,077 respondents believe that nature is the primary cause of recent global warming and/or that future global warming will not be a very serious problem. "
"Only 36 percent of geoscientists and engineers believe that humans are creating a global warming crisis, according to a survey reported in the peer-reviewed Organization Studies.
Nearly two-thirds of the 1,077 respondents believe that nature is the primary cause of recent global warming and/or that future global warming will not be a very serious problem. "
Friday, February 08, 2013
Why Are There So Many Murders in Chicago?
Why Are There So Many Murders in Chicago? | Newgeography.com
"Politically controlled policing. Mayor Daley hired Jody Weis from the FBI as police superintendent, but neutered his ability to run the department by assigning a political operative as Weis’ chief of staff.
Similarly, Rahm Emanuel, a fan of centralized control, has been heavily involved in driving major decisions like disbanding the anti-gang strike forces.
It’s not clear whether police decisions have been driven by purely professional crime fighting concerns or, as in likely given the city’s culture, political considerations."
"Politically controlled policing. Mayor Daley hired Jody Weis from the FBI as police superintendent, but neutered his ability to run the department by assigning a political operative as Weis’ chief of staff.
Similarly, Rahm Emanuel, a fan of centralized control, has been heavily involved in driving major decisions like disbanding the anti-gang strike forces.
It’s not clear whether police decisions have been driven by purely professional crime fighting concerns or, as in likely given the city’s culture, political considerations."
Michigan Teachers Rank No. 2 For Salary
Michigan Teachers Rank No. 2 For Salary [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Michigan ranked seventh nationally based solely on average teacher salary at $63,023, according to the National Education Association. New York led the county at $71,633.
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy used teacher salary averages reported by the NEA in 2009-10, the latest year data was available.
The Center then factored in a state-by-state cost of living index available from political scientists William Berry, Richard Fording and Russell Hanson.
Their index values adjust for cost-of-living in every state from 1960 to 2007.
Another education website had Michigan No. 2 in the country when factoring in cost of living with salaries."
"Michigan ranked seventh nationally based solely on average teacher salary at $63,023, according to the National Education Association. New York led the county at $71,633.
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy used teacher salary averages reported by the NEA in 2009-10, the latest year data was available.
The Center then factored in a state-by-state cost of living index available from political scientists William Berry, Richard Fording and Russell Hanson.
Their index values adjust for cost-of-living in every state from 1960 to 2007.
Another education website had Michigan No. 2 in the country when factoring in cost of living with salaries."
Michigan Supreme Court suspends Wayne County judge
Michigan Supreme Court suspends Wayne County judge - Northern Michigan's News Leader
"The Michigan Supreme Court has suspended a Wayne County judge who's accused of having a relationship with a woman whose child-support case was pending in his court.
A court order issued Friday said Circuit Judge Wade McCree is suspended without pay effective immediately. It says his pay will be held in escrow until disciplinary proceedings are resolved.
The court says the file is sealed and will remain confidential until further order.
The high court reprimanded McCree for misconduct in October.
He has apologized for sending a shirtless photo of himself to a female court employee."
plus this:
A Wayne County judge, facing allegations he impregnated a woman who had an ongoing case in his court, has been suspended without pay.
From The Detroit News http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130208/METRO01/302080420#ixzz2KMpttBIG
"The Michigan Supreme Court has suspended a Wayne County judge who's accused of having a relationship with a woman whose child-support case was pending in his court.
A court order issued Friday said Circuit Judge Wade McCree is suspended without pay effective immediately. It says his pay will be held in escrow until disciplinary proceedings are resolved.
The court says the file is sealed and will remain confidential until further order.
The high court reprimanded McCree for misconduct in October.
He has apologized for sending a shirtless photo of himself to a female court employee."
plus this:
A Wayne County judge, facing allegations he impregnated a woman who had an ongoing case in his court, has been suspended without pay.
From The Detroit News http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130208/METRO01/302080420#ixzz2KMpttBIG
Our Future Will be Hunger Games USA
Our Future Will be Hunger Games USA
"So, if the educated, literate and monied people are all going to be congregating around the “Capital City” and illiteracy (and the eventual poverty it will bring) are to be acceptable alternatives for some of us, then we are well on our way to living out The Hunger Games in all of its blithe vulgarity and hardscrabble pain."
"So, if the educated, literate and monied people are all going to be congregating around the “Capital City” and illiteracy (and the eventual poverty it will bring) are to be acceptable alternatives for some of us, then we are well on our way to living out The Hunger Games in all of its blithe vulgarity and hardscrabble pain."
The Voter Fraud That ‘Never Happens’ Keeps Coming Back Review Online
The Voter Fraud That ‘Never Happens’ Keeps Coming Back - By John Fund - The Corner - National Review Online
"But, of course, as you know there is no voter fraud. Pay no attention to that lightning coming out of Ohio."
"But, of course, as you know there is no voter fraud. Pay no attention to that lightning coming out of Ohio."
No. 6: Michigan - The Top 10 States People Are Fleeing
No. 6: Michigan - The Top 10 States People Are Fleeing - Forbes
"No. 6: Michigan
Percentage of outbound moves in 2012: 57.5%
Number of exits tracked: 3,123"
"No. 6: Michigan
Percentage of outbound moves in 2012: 57.5%
Number of exits tracked: 3,123"
Deer, fishing fees headed for change under Snyder plan
Deer, fishing fees headed for change under Snyder plan | MLive.com
"The cost of shooting a deer in Michigan would double next year, under Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed 2014 budget"
"The cost of shooting a deer in Michigan would double next year, under Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed 2014 budget"
Nips and Tucks and Big Budget Cuts
Nips and Tucks and Big Budget Cuts | Mercatus
"On a practical note, the military cuts would have to be defined relative to a baseline, which already specifies spending increases.
So the “cuts” in the sequestration would still lead to higher nominal military spending and roughly flat inflation-adjusted spending across the next 10 years. "
"On a practical note, the military cuts would have to be defined relative to a baseline, which already specifies spending increases.
So the “cuts” in the sequestration would still lead to higher nominal military spending and roughly flat inflation-adjusted spending across the next 10 years. "
Union-owned insurance company puts the financial squeeze on Pontiac taxpayers
Union-owned insurance company puts the financial squeeze on Pontiac taxpayers - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
"An average Pontiac resident with a home assessed at $60,000 would have to pay an additional $360 to $420 in property taxes this year, according to the news report. "
"An average Pontiac resident with a home assessed at $60,000 would have to pay an additional $360 to $420 in property taxes this year, according to the news report. "
Idaho bill would require high-schoolers to read 'Atlas Shrugged'
Idaho bill would require high-schoolers to read 'Atlas Shrugged' | The Daily Caller
"An Idaho state senator has proposed legislation that would require every student in the state to read “Atlas Shrugged,” Ayn’s Rand’s apparently timeless libertarian classic.
Students would also have to pass a test on the book’s contents to graduate from high school, reports The Spokesman-Review."
"An Idaho state senator has proposed legislation that would require every student in the state to read “Atlas Shrugged,” Ayn’s Rand’s apparently timeless libertarian classic.
Students would also have to pass a test on the book’s contents to graduate from high school, reports The Spokesman-Review."
Providence College names 'combating' racism award after slain youth, Trayvon Martin
Providence College names 'combating' racism award after slain youth, Trayvon Martin
"Providence College (PC) has named an award for anti-racist activists after Trayvon Martin, a Florida youth who was shot and killed last year in an incident which embroiled the country in a debate on guns and race.
The Travyon Martin Award for Social Justice will be given to one upperclassmen and one faculty member at the college who have illustrated a commitment to combatting racism and promoting social justice.
According to an email obtained by Campus Reform, the PC Black Studies Program created the Trayvon Martin Award for Social Justice to memorialize all victims of “racism and oppression.”"
"Providence College (PC) has named an award for anti-racist activists after Trayvon Martin, a Florida youth who was shot and killed last year in an incident which embroiled the country in a debate on guns and race.
The Travyon Martin Award for Social Justice will be given to one upperclassmen and one faculty member at the college who have illustrated a commitment to combatting racism and promoting social justice.
According to an email obtained by Campus Reform, the PC Black Studies Program created the Trayvon Martin Award for Social Justice to memorialize all victims of “racism and oppression.”"
California gives up on math
California gives up on math | The Daily Caller
"California will no longer require eighth-graders to take algebra — a move that is line with the Common Core standards being adopted by most states, but that may leave students unprepared for college.
Last month, California formally shifted to the Common Core mathematics standards, which recommend that students delay taking algebra if they aren’t ready for it.
Previously, algebra class was a requirement for all eighth-graders in the state.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative, which is sponsored by the National Governor’s Association, is an effort to unify diverse state education curricula. Forty-five other states and the District of Columbia have signed on so far."
"California will no longer require eighth-graders to take algebra — a move that is line with the Common Core standards being adopted by most states, but that may leave students unprepared for college.
Last month, California formally shifted to the Common Core mathematics standards, which recommend that students delay taking algebra if they aren’t ready for it.
Previously, algebra class was a requirement for all eighth-graders in the state.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative, which is sponsored by the National Governor’s Association, is an effort to unify diverse state education curricula. Forty-five other states and the District of Columbia have signed on so far."
Why are the feds loading up on so much ammo?
Why are the feds loading up on so much ammo? by Andrew Malcolm - Investors.com
"In a puzzling, unexplained development, the Obama administration has been buying and storing vast amounts of ammunition in recent months, with the Department of Homeland Security just placing another order for an additional 21.6 million rounds."
"In a puzzling, unexplained development, the Obama administration has been buying and storing vast amounts of ammunition in recent months, with the Department of Homeland Security just placing another order for an additional 21.6 million rounds."
Snyder calls for hike in gas tax, registration fees: 'If you use the roads more, you should pay more'
Snyder calls for hike in gas tax, registration fees: 'If you use the roads more, you should pay more' | MLive.com
"calling for a new road funding model that would essentially double taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel while significantly increasing registration fees for passenger vehicles and heavy trucks."
"calling for a new road funding model that would essentially double taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel while significantly increasing registration fees for passenger vehicles and heavy trucks."
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Illinois University brings porn star to teach sex week, orgasm workshop
Illinois University brings porn star to teach sex week, orgasm workshop
"A residence hall at the University of Illinois has invited Annie Sprinkle, a famous porn star from the 1970s and 80s, to conduct a sex education week, which is set to culminate with an “Orgasm Workshop” Thursday night."
"A residence hall at the University of Illinois has invited Annie Sprinkle, a famous porn star from the 1970s and 80s, to conduct a sex education week, which is set to culminate with an “Orgasm Workshop” Thursday night."
Butt plugs, artificial vaginas among prizes awarded at public university's ‘Dirty Bingo’ event
Butt plugs, artificial vaginas among prizes awarded at public university's ‘Dirty Bingo’ event
"A public university’s Union Activities Board (UAB) paid $304.69 to purchase sex toys as prizes for a “Dirty Bingo” event, an administrator told Campus Reform on Thursday.
The items purchased as awards include butt plugs, an artificial vagina, vibrators, dildos, lubricant, edible underwear, a book on sex positions, and other items, Lauryn Collier, president of North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) UAB, told Campus Reform in a statement Thursday."
"A public university’s Union Activities Board (UAB) paid $304.69 to purchase sex toys as prizes for a “Dirty Bingo” event, an administrator told Campus Reform on Thursday.
The items purchased as awards include butt plugs, an artificial vagina, vibrators, dildos, lubricant, edible underwear, a book on sex positions, and other items, Lauryn Collier, president of North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) UAB, told Campus Reform in a statement Thursday."
L.A. Unified misspent millions marked for school lunches
L.A. Unified misspent millions marked for school lunches - latimes.com
"L.A. Unified has been forced to pay back more than $158 million in misappropriations and unrelated charges that the district made over six years ending in 2011."
"L.A. Unified has been forced to pay back more than $158 million in misappropriations and unrelated charges that the district made over six years ending in 2011."
Brown University's student health plan will cover sex changes
Brown University's student health plan will cover sex changes | The Daily Caller
"Beginning in August, Brown’s student health insurance plan will pay for more than a dozen different sexual reassignment surgery procedures, including scrotoplasty, labiaplasty, clitoroplasty and placement of testicular prostheses, reports The Brown Daily Herald. "
"Beginning in August, Brown’s student health insurance plan will pay for more than a dozen different sexual reassignment surgery procedures, including scrotoplasty, labiaplasty, clitoroplasty and placement of testicular prostheses, reports The Brown Daily Herald. "
Survivalists build city-fortress with mandatory weapon ownership
Citadel: Survivalists build city-fortress with mandatory weapon ownership — RT
"But those who are proposing the establishment of the Citadel say that all of the city’s residents would have to own an AR-15 rifle, 1,000 rounds of ammunition and enough supplies to withstand a collapse of society.
And since AR-15s have become difficult to obtain and would be outlawed if Congress reinstates the 1994 ban on assault weapons, the fortress would have its own factory to produce them."
"But those who are proposing the establishment of the Citadel say that all of the city’s residents would have to own an AR-15 rifle, 1,000 rounds of ammunition and enough supplies to withstand a collapse of society.
And since AR-15s have become difficult to obtain and would be outlawed if Congress reinstates the 1994 ban on assault weapons, the fortress would have its own factory to produce them."
The Federal-State Crackup.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » MARIO LOYOLA: The Federal-State Crackup.
MARIO LOYOLA: The Federal-State Crackup.
For decades, Democrats and Republicans alike have invested heavily in governance schemes that erode the Constitution’s separation of powers and mar its proper functioning. The Federal judiciary has uniformly rubber-stamped these schemes. The consequence has been an unsustainable spree of borrowing, spending and overregulation at the Federal level, cyclical fiscal crises at the state level, and less accountable and less representative government at every level.Escaping accountability is a popular scheme.
These governance schemes are generally of two kinds: one erodes the separation of powers between Federal and state governments, while the other erodes the separation of powers within the Federal government. In the first category is “cooperative federalism”, whereby the Federal government uses monopoly powers to coerce and subvert the prerogatives of state governments. In the other is Congress’s delegation of vast rule-making authority to administrative agencies.
These two categories of concern are often treated as being entirely distinct, but they share profound similarities. Both are methods for Congress to escape accountability by hiding its power in other institutions of government.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 10:30 am
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