Interesting fact of the day: Highest paid public employee in every state is part of the higher education bubble | AEIdeas:
"The highest paid public employee in every one of the 50 states is either a college coach at a public university: football (27), basketball (13), hockey (1), or a college administrator at a public university: president (4), medical school dean (4), law school dean (1)."
Sunday, May 12, 2013
12 Shot at NOLA Mother's Day Parade - No fatalities, three in critical condition
12 Shot at NOLA Mother's Day Parade - No fatalities, three in critical condition:
"At least 12 people have been injured in a shooting at a Mother's Day second-line parade in New Orleans, the Times-Picayune reports.
..... The suspects—one of whom is described as 18 to 22 years old with short hair, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans—were seen fleeing after the incident and are still at large."
Justin Bieber?
"At least 12 people have been injured in a shooting at a Mother's Day second-line parade in New Orleans, the Times-Picayune reports.
..... The suspects—one of whom is described as 18 to 22 years old with short hair, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans—were seen fleeing after the incident and are still at large."
Justin Bieber?
Obamacare: Taxpayers Must Report Personal Health ID Info to IRS
Americans for Tax Reform : Obamacare: Taxpayers Must Report Personal Health ID Info to IRS:
"This new tax information document must, at a minimum, contain: the name and health insurance identification number of the taxpayer; the name and tax identification number of the health insurance company; the number of months the taxpayer was covered by this insurance plan; and whether or not the plan was purchased in one of Obamacare’s “exchanges.”
This will involve millions of new tax documents landing in mailboxes across America every January, along with the usual raft of W-2s, 1099s, and 1098s.
At tax time, the 140 million families who file a tax return will have to get acquainted with a brand new tax filing form.
Six million of these families will end up paying Obamacare’s individual mandate non-compliance tax penalty."
"This new tax information document must, at a minimum, contain: the name and health insurance identification number of the taxpayer; the name and tax identification number of the health insurance company; the number of months the taxpayer was covered by this insurance plan; and whether or not the plan was purchased in one of Obamacare’s “exchanges.”
This will involve millions of new tax documents landing in mailboxes across America every January, along with the usual raft of W-2s, 1099s, and 1098s.
At tax time, the 140 million families who file a tax return will have to get acquainted with a brand new tax filing form.
Six million of these families will end up paying Obamacare’s individual mandate non-compliance tax penalty."
Collecting Rainwater Now Illegal in Many States as Big Government Claims Ownership Over Our Water
Collecting Rainwater Now Illegal in Many States as Big Government Claims Ownership Over Our Water | World Truth.TV:
"You may not be aware of this, but many Western states, including Utah, Washington and Colorado, have long outlawed individuals from collecting rainwater on their own properties because, according to officials, that rain belongs to someone else."
"You may not be aware of this, but many Western states, including Utah, Washington and Colorado, have long outlawed individuals from collecting rainwater on their own properties because, according to officials, that rain belongs to someone else."
THIS PIECE BY ROSS DOUTHAT ON THE IRS’S ATTACK ON TEA PARTY GROUPS IS PRETTY GOOD, but the comments …
THIS PIECE BY ROSS DOUTHAT ON THE IRS’S ATTACK ON TEA PARTY GROUPS IS PRETTY GOOD, but the comments …:
.......but the comments indicate that a rather large portion of the NYT readership is just fine with having brownshirts go after people for their ideas.
Hey, fascists tend to be big-government enthusiasts, not small-government advocates.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 11:03 pm"
.......but the comments indicate that a rather large portion of the NYT readership is just fine with having brownshirts go after people for their ideas.
Hey, fascists tend to be big-government enthusiasts, not small-government advocates.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 11:03 pm"
What Benghazi reveals about our nation
What Benghazi reveals about our nation ... - Daily Inter Lake: Frank:
"The words of Thomas Jefferson stand as a warning to us all:
“...whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government; that, whenever things get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them right.”
The opposite goes without saying as well.
When the people are not well-informed, they cannot be relied upon to notice when things go wrong, nor can they set them right, nor —ultimately — can they be trusted with their own government.
Let us hope we have not reached that point.
Otherwise, like Rome and Julius Caesar, we may ultimately meet a tragic end."
"The words of Thomas Jefferson stand as a warning to us all:
“...whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government; that, whenever things get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them right.”
The opposite goes without saying as well.
When the people are not well-informed, they cannot be relied upon to notice when things go wrong, nor can they set them right, nor —ultimately — can they be trusted with their own government.
Let us hope we have not reached that point.
Otherwise, like Rome and Julius Caesar, we may ultimately meet a tragic end."
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Janitors claim lack of Spanish translations discriminatory
Janitors claim lack of Spanish translations discriminatory | The Daily Caller:
"A group of Spanish-speaking custodial workers in Colorado have filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that the Auraria Higher Education Center in Denver discriminated against them by failing to provide Spanish translations."
"A group of Spanish-speaking custodial workers in Colorado have filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that the Auraria Higher Education Center in Denver discriminated against them by failing to provide Spanish translations."
Smartphones driving violent crime across U.S.
Smartphones driving violent crime across U.S. - Computerworld:
"Incidents of cellphone theft have been rising for several years and are fast becoming an epidemic.
IDG News Service collected data on serious crimes in San Francisco from November to April and recorded 579 thefts of cellphones or tablets, accounting for 41 percent of all serious crime.
On several days, like Feb. 27, the only serious crimes reported in the daily police log were cellphone thefts."
"Incidents of cellphone theft have been rising for several years and are fast becoming an epidemic.
IDG News Service collected data on serious crimes in San Francisco from November to April and recorded 579 thefts of cellphones or tablets, accounting for 41 percent of all serious crime.
On several days, like Feb. 27, the only serious crimes reported in the daily police log were cellphone thefts."
Overqualified Yet Underprepared, Graduates Face 'Unique Paradox': Study
Overqualified Yet Underprepared, Graduates Face 'Unique Paradox': Study:
"It's unconscionable," said Amy Laitinen, deputy director for higher education at the New America Foundation, a Washington think tank.
"This is one of the biggest investments students are ever going to make, and they have little to no information about what the return on their investment will be."
"It's unconscionable," said Amy Laitinen, deputy director for higher education at the New America Foundation, a Washington think tank.
"This is one of the biggest investments students are ever going to make, and they have little to no information about what the return on their investment will be."
Former Ed Secretary: Only 4 Percent of Colleges Worth the Money
Former Ed Secretary: Only 4 Percent of Colleges Worth the Money:
"Nearly half of those who start a four-year college don't finish, he points out.
Of those who did graduate in 2011, half are unemployed or radically underemployed.
By his reckoning, only 150 of America's 3,500 colleges are worth it. "
"Nearly half of those who start a four-year college don't finish, he points out.
Of those who did graduate in 2011, half are unemployed or radically underemployed.
By his reckoning, only 150 of America's 3,500 colleges are worth it. "
Bush's fault!
Carney: I.R.S. Run By Bush Political Appointee | The Weekly Standard:
"I.R.S. is an independent enforcement agency," said Carney. "The -- which I believe, as I understand it, contains only two political appointees within it. The individual who is running the I.R.S. at the time was actually an appointee from the previous administration."
The previous administration was George W. Bush's administration."
"I.R.S. is an independent enforcement agency," said Carney. "The -- which I believe, as I understand it, contains only two political appointees within it. The individual who is running the I.R.S. at the time was actually an appointee from the previous administration."
The previous administration was George W. Bush's administration."
Legislation to address school emergency-drill failures found by MLive surprises state task force
Legislation to address school emergency-drill failures found by MLive surprises state task force | MLive.com:
"An MLive investigation in March found widespread disregard by schools for laws requiring drills for fires, severe weather or armed threats. "
"An MLive investigation in March found widespread disregard by schools for laws requiring drills for fires, severe weather or armed threats. "
Friday, May 10, 2013
Hillary Misled Congress--But Not Under Oath
Hillary Misled Congress--But Not Under Oath:
"In 2004, the 9/11 Commission insisted on hearing testimony from then-National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice under oath, even after she had already spoken to the panel in a private interview, because of concerns about inconsistencies between her statements and those made by other witnesses.
The White House initially resisted, then relented, and on Apr. 8, 2004, she took the oath and testified before the Commission. "
"In 2004, the 9/11 Commission insisted on hearing testimony from then-National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice under oath, even after she had already spoken to the panel in a private interview, because of concerns about inconsistencies between her statements and those made by other witnesses.
The White House initially resisted, then relented, and on Apr. 8, 2004, she took the oath and testified before the Commission. "
Sharp drop in gun violence, but most killings still involve firearms
Report: Sharp drop in gun violence, but most killings still involve firearms - The Washington Post:
"Less than 1 percent of state prison inmates who possessed a gun when they committed their offense obtained the firearm at a gun show, the report said.
...About 40 percent of state prison inmates obtained their firearms from illegal sources such as theft or through a drug deal, the report said, while 37 percent got their guns from a family member or friend. Those findings are based on data from 2004.
Overall, the Justice Department report said, firearm-related homicides dropped from 18,253 homicides in 1993 to 11,101 in 2011, while nonfatal firearm crimes declined from 1.5 million in 1993 to 467,300 in 2011. The drop extended to schools: Homicides at schools declined from an average of 29 per year in the 1990s to an average of 20 per year in the 2000s."
"Less than 1 percent of state prison inmates who possessed a gun when they committed their offense obtained the firearm at a gun show, the report said.
...About 40 percent of state prison inmates obtained their firearms from illegal sources such as theft or through a drug deal, the report said, while 37 percent got their guns from a family member or friend. Those findings are based on data from 2004.
Overall, the Justice Department report said, firearm-related homicides dropped from 18,253 homicides in 1993 to 11,101 in 2011, while nonfatal firearm crimes declined from 1.5 million in 1993 to 467,300 in 2011. The drop extended to schools: Homicides at schools declined from an average of 29 per year in the 1990s to an average of 20 per year in the 2000s."
Report: Muslim cleric invited to pray over fallen SEALs damns them during service
Report: Muslim cleric invited to pray over fallen SEALs damns them during service - Washington Times
"The families of Navy SEALs killed in an August 2011 shoot-down of a helicopter in Afghanistan spoke at a press conference Thursday morning, citing a number of grievances, including an allegation that the Pentagon invited a Muslim cleric who “disparaged in Arabic the memory of these servicemen.”
In addition to blasting the Obama administration for the mission and for an official investigation they deemed a cover-up, the families complained that “military brass, while prohibiting any mention of a Judeo-Christian God, invited a Muslim cleric to the funeral for the fallen Navy SEAL Team VI heroes who disparaged in Arabic the memory of these servicemen by damning them as infidels to Allah.”
During the news conference, attorney Larry Klayman who is representing the grieving parents showed a video with audio of the prayer and a translation that scrolled over the screen."
"The families of Navy SEALs killed in an August 2011 shoot-down of a helicopter in Afghanistan spoke at a press conference Thursday morning, citing a number of grievances, including an allegation that the Pentagon invited a Muslim cleric who “disparaged in Arabic the memory of these servicemen.”
In addition to blasting the Obama administration for the mission and for an official investigation they deemed a cover-up, the families complained that “military brass, while prohibiting any mention of a Judeo-Christian God, invited a Muslim cleric to the funeral for the fallen Navy SEAL Team VI heroes who disparaged in Arabic the memory of these servicemen by damning them as infidels to Allah.”
During the news conference, attorney Larry Klayman who is representing the grieving parents showed a video with audio of the prayer and a translation that scrolled over the screen."
‘What the Frack!’: Colorado School Kids Made to Participate in Anti-Fracking Rap During Assembly
‘What the Frack!’: Colorado School Kids Made to Participate in Anti-Fracking Rap During Assembly | Video | TheBlaze.com:
"Students at a Colorado middle school were serenaded and sang along to an anti-fracking rap from a group of young environmental activists last week.
The “Earth Guardians” posted video of the performance, titled “What the Frack,” from Evergreen Middle School, about 20 miles west of Denver.
In it, students rap along after the line, “When we say ‘what the,’ you say ‘frack’!”
By Thursday afternoon, the video had been made private.
The rap demonized the process of hydraulic fracturing — “fracking” — to extract natural gas from rock, saying it “poisoned the water, poisoned the air, poisoned the people, do you think that’s fair?”
"Students at a Colorado middle school were serenaded and sang along to an anti-fracking rap from a group of young environmental activists last week.
The “Earth Guardians” posted video of the performance, titled “What the Frack,” from Evergreen Middle School, about 20 miles west of Denver.
In it, students rap along after the line, “When we say ‘what the,’ you say ‘frack’!”
By Thursday afternoon, the video had been made private.
The rap demonized the process of hydraulic fracturing — “fracking” — to extract natural gas from rock, saying it “poisoned the water, poisoned the air, poisoned the people, do you think that’s fair?”
1-day fast-food worker strike comes to Detroit
1-day fast-food worker strike comes to Detroit | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"Workers at a fast-food restaurant on Detroit's east side have walked off the job as part of an effort to push for higher wages.
Detroit pastor Charles Williams II says workers want $15 an hour, better working conditions and the right to unionize. "
"Workers at a fast-food restaurant on Detroit's east side have walked off the job as part of an effort to push for higher wages.
Detroit pastor Charles Williams II says workers want $15 an hour, better working conditions and the right to unionize. "
Hooters targets women with free food on Mother's Day
Hooters targets women with free food on Mother's Day | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"Hooters may have finally figured out a way to lure Mom in the door: Give her the grub.
For one day, at least.
The chain famous for its waitresses in sexy uniforms has long struggled to attract female customers — particularly mothers.
But this Mother's Day, it hopes to lure others nationwide by offering free entrees — worth up to $10 — for mothers who bring a kid along and buy any drink."
"Hooters may have finally figured out a way to lure Mom in the door: Give her the grub.
For one day, at least.
The chain famous for its waitresses in sexy uniforms has long struggled to attract female customers — particularly mothers.
But this Mother's Day, it hopes to lure others nationwide by offering free entrees — worth up to $10 — for mothers who bring a kid along and buy any drink."
Pontiac schools in danger of missing payroll, state warns
Pontiac schools in danger of missing payroll, state warns | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"The district’s original five-year deficit-elimination plan was supposed to end next year.
Officials went back to the drawing board after the district was hit in January with a more than $7-million court judgment, Dougherty said. "
"The district’s original five-year deficit-elimination plan was supposed to end next year.
Officials went back to the drawing board after the district was hit in January with a more than $7-million court judgment, Dougherty said. "
Colorado Lawmakers Set Taxes And Rules For Marijuana Sales
Colorado Lawmakers Set Taxes And Rules For Marijuana Sales : The Two-Way : NPR:
"Colorado is set to become the first U.S. state to regulate and tax sales of recreational marijuana, after lawmakers approved several bills that set business standards and rules. Legislators expect enforcement of the rules to be paid for by two taxes on marijuana — a 15 percent excise tax, and a 10 percent sales tax."
"Colorado is set to become the first U.S. state to regulate and tax sales of recreational marijuana, after lawmakers approved several bills that set business standards and rules. Legislators expect enforcement of the rules to be paid for by two taxes on marijuana — a 15 percent excise tax, and a 10 percent sales tax."
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