Artist who painted Putin, Medvedev in women's undies flees to France:
"ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 29 (UPI) --
The Russian artist whose painting of Vladmir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev in women's underwear was seized by police, said Thursday he's seeking asylum in France."
Friday, August 30, 2013
Minimum wage protesters in Flint: 'Turn down $7.40, turn up $15'
Minimum wage protesters in Flint: 'Turn down $7.40, turn up $15' | MLive.com:
"FLINT, MI -- Lorenzo Johnson took a break from mopping floors and bagging food orders at the McDonald's restaurant on North Carpenter Road today, Aug. 29, and went to work delivering a message about the minimum wage.
"I do everything.
I do front counter.
I clean, sweep floors, mop, sweep up outside," said Johnson, 19, of Flint.
"This is a multi-million-dollar business.
They probably need to be forced" to raise wages."
"FLINT, MI -- Lorenzo Johnson took a break from mopping floors and bagging food orders at the McDonald's restaurant on North Carpenter Road today, Aug. 29, and went to work delivering a message about the minimum wage.
"I do everything.
I do front counter.
I clean, sweep floors, mop, sweep up outside," said Johnson, 19, of Flint.
"This is a multi-million-dollar business.
They probably need to be forced" to raise wages."
Oakland County to give Michigan bond market its biggest test next month
Oakland County to give Michigan bond market its biggest test next month | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Oakland County is set to sell $350 million of debt next month in the biggest offer from the state since June, before Detroit's record bankruptcy.
Moody's Investors Service gives the county's limited-tax general obligations its highest grade, with a stable outlook, citing a "very large and fairly affluent tax base."
"Oakland County is set to sell $350 million of debt next month in the biggest offer from the state since June, before Detroit's record bankruptcy.
Moody's Investors Service gives the county's limited-tax general obligations its highest grade, with a stable outlook, citing a "very large and fairly affluent tax base."
Superman-Batman movie will film in Michigan; $35M in incentives OK'd by state
Superman-Batman movie will film in Michigan; $35M in incentives OK'd by state | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"The movie, informally known as the untitled “Man of Steel” sequel, has been approved for $35 million in incentives on an anticipated $131 million of in-state spending."
"The movie, informally known as the untitled “Man of Steel” sequel, has been approved for $35 million in incentives on an anticipated $131 million of in-state spending."
7 Detroit building inspectors accepted bribes, endangered public, Bill Schuette says
7 Detroit building inspectors accepted bribes, endangered public, Bill Schuette says | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"Schuette declined to discuss the investigation in detail, saying it is ongoing.
But, he said, the charges are against inspectors and not administrators or mayoral appointees."
"Schuette declined to discuss the investigation in detail, saying it is ongoing.
But, he said, the charges are against inspectors and not administrators or mayoral appointees."
Judge halts state review of Detroit's write-in ballots in mayoral primary
Judge halts state review of Detroit's write-in ballots in mayoral primary | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"Wilcoxon’s lawyer is Drew Paterson, who often handles legal matters for labor activist Robert Davis.
Paterson said state law allows only Wayne County’s canvassers to certify and recount ballots, so the state’s canvassers “are stuck with what the county gave them.
They’re doing an action they have no authority to do.”
"Wilcoxon’s lawyer is Drew Paterson, who often handles legal matters for labor activist Robert Davis.
Paterson said state law allows only Wayne County’s canvassers to certify and recount ballots, so the state’s canvassers “are stuck with what the county gave them.
They’re doing an action they have no authority to do.”
Detroit's pension systems to move out of Coleman A. Young building
Detroit's pension systems to move out of Coleman A. Young building | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"Detroit’s two pension funds this week agreed to move their operations out of city hall this fall to the One Detroit Center across the street.
Pension officials estimate the move will save the funds about $1 million in rent costs. "
"Detroit’s two pension funds this week agreed to move their operations out of city hall this fall to the One Detroit Center across the street.
Pension officials estimate the move will save the funds about $1 million in rent costs. "
Ted Nugent's wife arrested after gun found in her luggage at Dallas airport
Ted Nugent's wife arrested after gun found in her luggage at Dallas airport | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
"Deziel was taken into custody and a police report is expected to be released tomorrow, according to the Dallas Morning News."
"Deziel was taken into custody and a police report is expected to be released tomorrow, according to the Dallas Morning News."
Michigan workers see 2nd-biggest drop in wages in U.S., Labor Day study finds
Michigan workers see 2nd-biggest drop in wages in U.S., Labor Day study finds | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Since 1982, the median wage in Michigan fell 7 percent, adjusted for inflation, according to the report, entitled "Labor Day Report: Michigan's Paycheck Blues."
Only Alaska had a bigger wage drop."
"Since 1982, the median wage in Michigan fell 7 percent, adjusted for inflation, according to the report, entitled "Labor Day Report: Michigan's Paycheck Blues."
Only Alaska had a bigger wage drop."
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Kim Jong-un's ex-lover 'executed by firing squad'
Kim Jong-un's ex-lover 'executed by firing squad' - Telegraph:
"Hyon's band was responsible for a string of patriotic hits in North Korea, including "Footsteps of Soldiers," "I Love Pyongyang," "She is a Discharged Soldier" and "We are Troops of the Party."
Her popularity reportedly peaked in 2005 with the song "Excellent Horse-Like Lady."
"Hyon's band was responsible for a string of patriotic hits in North Korea, including "Footsteps of Soldiers," "I Love Pyongyang," "She is a Discharged Soldier" and "We are Troops of the Party."
Her popularity reportedly peaked in 2005 with the song "Excellent Horse-Like Lady."
Amtrak riders getting free Wi-Fi in 2014
WOODTV - Amtrak riders getting free Wi-Fi in 2014 | WOOD TV8:
"LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan passenger train riders will be getting Wi-Fi access next year.
The Michigan Department of Transportation says it's spending about $1 million to install by January on Amtrak trains in the state. Department spokesman Nick Schirripa tells MLive.com that improving Internet access should increase ridership and produce higher revenues that more than offset the cost.
Amtrak gets state and federal subsidies and has three routes in Michigan. The Blue Water runs from Port Huron to Chicago, the Pere Marquette from Grand Rapids to Chicago and the Wolverine from Pontiac to Chicago.
Michigan's funding for Amtrak is $25.2 million in the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, up from $8 million this fiscal year.
Amtrak had 793,000 passengers in Michigan last year, generating $27.8 million in revenue. "
"LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan passenger train riders will be getting Wi-Fi access next year.
The Michigan Department of Transportation says it's spending about $1 million to install by January on Amtrak trains in the state. Department spokesman Nick Schirripa tells MLive.com that improving Internet access should increase ridership and produce higher revenues that more than offset the cost.
Amtrak gets state and federal subsidies and has three routes in Michigan. The Blue Water runs from Port Huron to Chicago, the Pere Marquette from Grand Rapids to Chicago and the Wolverine from Pontiac to Chicago.
Michigan's funding for Amtrak is $25.2 million in the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, up from $8 million this fiscal year.
Amtrak had 793,000 passengers in Michigan last year, generating $27.8 million in revenue. "
Obama: Martin Luther King Jr. would have liked Obamacare
Obama: Martin Luther King Jr. would have liked Obamacare | WashingtonExaminer.com:
"We were just talking with some folks earlier about the fact that, for a lot of people, it will be cheaper than your cell phone bill," Obama explained."
"We were just talking with some folks earlier about the fact that, for a lot of people, it will be cheaper than your cell phone bill," Obama explained."
Free At Last, Obama Fan Busted For Indecent Exposure At Walmart Celebrates March On Washington Anniversary
Free At Last, Obama Fan Busted For Indecent Exposure At Walmart Celebrates March On Washington Anniversary | The Smoking Gun:
"The 21-year-old Virginia man who was wearing an “Obama 2008” t-shirt when he allegedly exposed himself to a female shopper inside a Walmart is facing a misdemeanor criminal charge, though that did not stop him from participating in commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington."
"The 21-year-old Virginia man who was wearing an “Obama 2008” t-shirt when he allegedly exposed himself to a female shopper inside a Walmart is facing a misdemeanor criminal charge, though that did not stop him from participating in commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington."
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Britains's Government-Run Health Care Predictably Running Out Of Money
Britains's Government-Run Health Care Predictably Running Out Of Money - Investors.com:
"In Decline:
How bad are things in Great Britain's national health care system?
Bad enough that officials are now recruiting cheaper foreign doctors to save money.
According to the Press Trust of India, "Britain's cash-strapped National Health Service is planning to strike up a series of health care deals in India, including inviting Indian doctors to treat patients in the U.K., in a bid to boost its coffers.
"The proposals center around NHS doctors being flown to India to treat patients in a bid to raise cash for British hospitals and less-expensive Indian doctors coming to the U.K. to perform operations."
"In Decline:
How bad are things in Great Britain's national health care system?
Bad enough that officials are now recruiting cheaper foreign doctors to save money.
According to the Press Trust of India, "Britain's cash-strapped National Health Service is planning to strike up a series of health care deals in India, including inviting Indian doctors to treat patients in the U.K., in a bid to boost its coffers.
"The proposals center around NHS doctors being flown to India to treat patients in a bid to raise cash for British hospitals and less-expensive Indian doctors coming to the U.K. to perform operations."
Hope You Enjoyed Your Summer. Now, It's RINO Season
Hope You Enjoyed Your Summer. Now, It's RINO Season:
RINO: Republican in name only.
You're familiar with the label, right? Some would say the Republican Party is a lost cause, but the truth is, it's not the party's beliefs that are the problem, it's what the party's standard bearers do with the banner.
Let me quote a couple lines right out of the GOP platform:
"The massive federal government is structurally and financially broken. For decades it has been pushed beyond its core functions, increasing spending to unsustainable levels...Three programs-Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security- account for over 40 percent of total spending. While these levels of spending and debt are already harming job creation and growth, projections of future spending growth are nothing short of catastrophic, both economically and socially. And those dire projections do not include the fiscal nightmare of Obamacare, with over $1 trillion in new taxes, multiple mandates, and a crushing price tag."
The assumption here is that the GOP is actually going to DO something about it. But, what did 8 members of the Republican caucus in the Senate do yesterday? They voted with ALL the Democrats for a $1.7 billion increase in state spending through Medicaid expansion (read Obamacare) with money that will come from "Washington."
Washington? Really? No, not really. It's money coming out of your pocket via the nation's capital for a program that will live forever. As Ronald Reagan said:
"Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth."
Fast-food strikes set for cities nationwide
Fast-food strikes set for cities nationwide - Yahoo! Finance:
"Thursday's planned walkouts follow a series of strikes that began last November in New York City, then spread to cities including Chicago, Detroit and Seattle.
Workers say they want $15 an hour, which would be about $31,000 a year for full-time employees. "
"Thursday's planned walkouts follow a series of strikes that began last November in New York City, then spread to cities including Chicago, Detroit and Seattle.
Workers say they want $15 an hour, which would be about $31,000 a year for full-time employees. "
Why Was Stacey Rambold Get 30 Days In Jail
Why Was Stacey Rambold Get 30 Days In Jail - Business Insider:
"A former high school teacher will spend just 30 days in jail for raping a 14-year-old in part because the girl's suicide made it difficult to prosecute his case, The Billings Gazette reports."
"A former high school teacher will spend just 30 days in jail for raping a 14-year-old in part because the girl's suicide made it difficult to prosecute his case, The Billings Gazette reports."
Clinton: Continuing Racism Means Harder to Vote than Buy Assault Weapon
Clinton: Continuing Racism Means Harder to Vote than Buy Assault Weapon:
"Clinton suggested that the Supreme Court decision striking down a portion of the Voting Rights Act was an act of continuing racism.
“A great democracy does not make it harder to vote than to buy an assault weapon.
We must open those stubborn gates,” Clinton stated. "
"Clinton suggested that the Supreme Court decision striking down a portion of the Voting Rights Act was an act of continuing racism.
“A great democracy does not make it harder to vote than to buy an assault weapon.
We must open those stubborn gates,” Clinton stated. "
Former UN Ambassador: Trayvon Martin Is A ‘Martyr’
Former UN Ambassador: Trayvon Martin Is A ‘Martyr’ « CBS Tampa:
"Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young stated that Trayvon Martin is one of several martyrs under the cause of civil rights violence and injustice."
"Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young stated that Trayvon Martin is one of several martyrs under the cause of civil rights violence and injustice."
Labor union movement topic of Muskegon Community College free lecture series
Labor union movement topic of Muskegon Community College free lecture series | MLive.com:
"Budimir said he decided to turn his labor studies course into a public lecture series as a public service, and to help people "refamiliarize" themselves with the world of labor, which I think people are very alienated from."
Among the presenters are the presidents of the Michigan Education Association and the Michigan Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers as well as the chairman of the Muskegon County Republican Party."
"Budimir said he decided to turn his labor studies course into a public lecture series as a public service, and to help people "refamiliarize" themselves with the world of labor, which I think people are very alienated from."
Among the presenters are the presidents of the Michigan Education Association and the Michigan Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers as well as the chairman of the Muskegon County Republican Party."
How they voted: Michigan Senate OKs Medicaid expansion with just 8 Republicans saying 'yes'
How they voted: Michigan Senate OKs Medicaid expansion with just 8 Republicans saying 'yes' | MLive.com:
"Y -Geoff Hansen R Hart"
How can we re-elect ANY "republican" who sides with the SEIU and EVERY democrat on this critical issue?
"Y -Geoff Hansen R Hart"
How can we re-elect ANY "republican" who sides with the SEIU and EVERY democrat on this critical issue?
Michigan house call firm locations tied to Medicare investigation, arrests
Michigan house call firm locations tied to Medicare investigation, arrests | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Prosecutors have announced arrests in a health care fraud case that allegedly extended to several states, including Michigan."
Prepare for more fraud than "health care"......
"Prosecutors have announced arrests in a health care fraud case that allegedly extended to several states, including Michigan."
Prepare for more fraud than "health care"......
President Obama meets with Flint mayor in roundtable to discuss youth violence strategies
President Obama meets with Flint mayor in roundtable to discuss youth violence strategies | MLive.com:
"Flint Mayor Dayne Walling was in Washington, D.C., for the brainstorming meeting with President Barack Obama and another with Attorney General Eric Holder. ...
"We have to get beyond a reactionary response from law enforcement and actually address the underlying causes of violence," Walling said. "There was a lot of discussion about the need for more early childhood education, literacy programs for adults, and support for parents."
Free at last.......
"Flint Mayor Dayne Walling was in Washington, D.C., for the brainstorming meeting with President Barack Obama and another with Attorney General Eric Holder. ...
"We have to get beyond a reactionary response from law enforcement and actually address the underlying causes of violence," Walling said. "There was a lot of discussion about the need for more early childhood education, literacy programs for adults, and support for parents."
Free at last.......
Lansing marijuana reform law: 'Democracy in its purest form'
Lansing marijuana reform law: 'Democracy in its purest form' | MLive.com:
"LANSING – Supporters of marijuana reform say they're excited that Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope has certified their ballot initiative to legalize the possession, use and transfer of an ounce of marijuana by adults 21 years and older on private property. "
"LANSING – Supporters of marijuana reform say they're excited that Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope has certified their ballot initiative to legalize the possession, use and transfer of an ounce of marijuana by adults 21 years and older on private property. "
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Password breaker successfully tackles 55 character sequences
Password breaker successfully tackles 55 character sequences | ZDNet:
"After modifying 618,473 total lines of source code over six months, the new version is able to conduct eight billion guesses per second on a high number of hashes, and attacks can be tailored depending on which firm has been targeted."
"After modifying 618,473 total lines of source code over six months, the new version is able to conduct eight billion guesses per second on a high number of hashes, and attacks can be tailored depending on which firm has been targeted."
Kids bully toddler and make her cry
LiveLeak.com - Kids bully toddler and make her cry:
"Kids bully toddler and make her cry
A group of kids and a pre-teen bully a three year old girl and make her cry at least twice on camera.
The cameraman (a 12 year old boy) brags on Facebook and titled his video "When white people piss black people off."
Our "TWO AMERICAS".
Sick.....
"Kids bully toddler and make her cry
A group of kids and a pre-teen bully a three year old girl and make her cry at least twice on camera.
The cameraman (a 12 year old boy) brags on Facebook and titled his video "When white people piss black people off."
Our "TWO AMERICAS".
Sick.....
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