Monday, September 07, 2009

Detroit takeover viewed as last resort

Detroit takeover viewed as last resort
"With increasing frequency, Mayor Dave Bing has raised the threat of receivership and warned the appointment of an emergency financial manager and even bankruptcy are possible for Detroit as he struggles to control the city's finances"

Union bigs get the best deals: A sour Labor Day lesson on pensions

Union bigs get the best deals: A sour Labor Day lesson on pensions
"unions are once again seeking to recruit new members with promises of higher wages and generous pension benefits.
These promises are made despite pension funds' reports to the U.S. Labor Department showing that collectively bargained pension funds are underfunded when compared with other pensions.

In contrast, pension funds for unions' own staff and officers have been doing just fine."

Hitler on Rich Rodriguez

You must see this!

Sunday, September 06, 2009

The hunt is on for more ammunition in Nevada, U.S.

The hunt is on for more ammunition in Nevada, U.S.
"The scarcity of ammunition is part of a trend that began immediately after the presidential election, retailers say."

No.10 turns on Obama and Clinton for criticising decision to release Lockerbie bomber

No.10 turns on Obama and Clinton for criticising decision to release Lockerbie bomber
"The US was kept fully in touch about everything that was going on with regard to Britain’s discussions with Libya in recent years and about Megrahi,’ said the Whitehall aide.

‘We would never do anything about Lockerbie without discussing it with the US. It is disingenuous of them to act as though Megrahi’s return was out of the blue."

Questions for Norman Podhoretz - The Patriarch - Interview - NYTimes.com

Questions for Norman Podhoretz - The Patriarch - Interview - NYTimes.com:
"“Why Are Jews Liberals?”"

DARN THAT YOUTUBE

DARN THAT YOUTUBE
"Rep. Baron Hill, D-Indiana, cannot possibly be this big a jerk all the time.
At a recent town hall, a young woman raised her hand and identified herself as a journalism student working on a school project who was told she could not videotape the event.
Student: Why can't I film this, isn't this my right?

Baron Hill: This is my town hall meeting, and I set the rules, and I've had these rules... (jeering) Let me repeat that one more time.
This is my town hall meeting for you.
And you're not going to tell me how to run my Congressional office.
Now, the reason why I don't allow filming is that usually the films that are done end up on YouTube in a compromising position.
Hey, guess what? He ended up on YouTube anyway:"

How to Insure Every American

Congressmen John Shadegg and Pete Hoekstra: How to Insure Every American
"•Costs and Control. The health-care reform debate centers on how to lower the cost of care, and who should ultimately control health-care decisions.
Under the current system, nobody is focused on controlling costs."

Rep. Rangel pushes the envelope of arrogance.

Rep. Rangel pushes the envelope of arrogance.
"Beyond that, it turns out Rep. Rangel failed to report assets totaling more than $1 million on legally required financial-disclosure forms going back to at least 2001.
The news comes on top of revelations last year that Rep. Rangel didn’t report — and didn’t pay taxes on — income from a villa in the Caribbean. In that matter, the IRS gave him a sweetheart deal; the congressman paid about $10,000 in back taxes but was not assessed any penalty or interest.
Can we have the guy who audited him?"

Despite rip current safeguards, drownings have not diminished along Lake Michigan shore

Despite rip current safeguards, drownings have not diminished along Lake Michigan shore
"at least 46 others caught in rip currents have drowned in Lake Michigan since 2002,"

President Obama's 'Czars'

President Obama's 'Czars'

Airlines rachet up prevention to target swine flu

Airlines rachet up prevention to target swine flu
"Airlines are stowing pillows and blankets, and rolling out the disinfectant wipes to discourage transmission of the swine flu virus, all the while stressing planes are as 'safe' as trains or schools."

Saturday, September 05, 2009

The Deficits Are Coming!

The Deficits Are Coming!
'Our off balance sheet obligations associated with Social Security and Medicare put us in a $56 trillion financial hole—and that's before the recession was officially declared last year.
America now owes more than Americans are worth—and the gap is growing!'"

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Questions and Answers to All Things Digital - The Kim Komando Radio Show

Questions and Answers to All Things Digital - The Kim Komando Radio Show
"I use multiple browsers, but each for a different reason:

1. IE8 - General web browsing. Very secure compared to previous versions. The only browser able to access Microsoft Update manually. Most web based add-ons work with IE (HP Smart Web Printing, RoboForm, TrendProtect, Google Toolbar, Adobe Acroboat, Skype, etc.). Easy to add custom search engines to the search bar. Works great with bookmarklets. Includes great features like Accelerators and InPrivate Filtering. Great zoom function (entire web page, not just text). Use it to test web sites under different resolution settings (around 90% of the market share in browsers). Many sites still rely on Active X Controls and will only work with IE.

2. Firefox - Extensions/Add-Ons, enough said. From tab and bookmark organization and navigation to download management, custom themes, FTP integration, capturing streaming media and more, there's an add-on or plug-in for just about anything you need. However, be selective in what you add as the browser's performance in hindered after a while. Faster than IE. Portable version available for running it off my thumb drive. Use it to test web sites under different resolution settings on both the Windows and Mac platforms (second highest market share in browsers).

3. Safari - Primary for RSS. When I want to browse a single source of news feeds, the clean presentation of an RSS feed in Safari is much more pleasant to the eyes than any other browser. For perusing through all my prefered feeds though, Google Reader or Thunderbird are still my primary choices. Use it to test web sites under different resolution settings on both the Windows and Mac platforms.

4. Opera - Mostly speed. Fast browser, on par with Firefox. M"

Flu Vaccinations

Flu Vaccinations
"At the health department, the cost for a flu shot is $27, a flu nasal spray is $35, and a pneumonia shot is $52. Payment by cash or check is due at the time of service.

Anyone can receive a flu vaccination at the health department, however, the health department is unable to bill Medicare or health insurance programs other than Medicaid.

Hours of service are Monday through Friday from Noon until 4:30 pm."

Music from '50s through '70s returns to the airways with WGVU-AM move to oldies format

Music from '50s through '70s returns to the airways with WGVU-AM move to oldies format
WGVU AM is answering more than a few West Michigan prayers with newly announced radio station, Real Oldies 1480/850.

The all-oldies NPR radio station, playing local to national hits from the mid-'50s to early '70s, will be hosted by former WFGR-FM (98.7) personality Len O'Kelly and Bill Bailey, formerly of WLHT.
......The format was abandoned in 2004 with WODJ and again recently with WFGR.
"Our hope is third time's a charm,"
O'Kelly said.
........."We want people to say, 'Wow, I haven't heard that in 40 years,'" O'Kelly said.

Also, the station will be the first NPR station in the country to adopt the oldies format, "which is kind of cool," O'Kelly said.

Find the fool that authorized this move and fire him/her/it NOW!

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

SETTING UP THE NEXT STRIKE - New York Post

SETTING UP THE NEXT STRIKE
"For the evidence is clear: They work.

The use of such techniques against Khalid Sheik Mohammed not only elicited significant information, it may well also have saved thousands of lives.
As Cheney pointedly noted, those who applied them -- and even those who exceeded their authority -- 'were directly responsible for the fact that for eight years we had no further mass-casualty attacks against the United States.'

Which raises the obvious question: How do those who decry such techniques as immoral propose to break other KSMs and obtain information from them -- by playing tapes of President Obama's 'outreach to the Muslim world' speech?

That may make the ACLU and Capitol Hill Democrats ecstatic.
But it's not likely to stop the next 9/11."

Rock the Boat with red-hot fest band

Rock the Boat with red-hot fest band
"Named one of the top five up-and-coming festival jam bands by Billboard Magazine, Muskegon's own Four Finger Five will return to the deck of the LST-393 for an evening of music benefiting four groups.

IF YOU GO
• What: Rock the Boat featuring Four Finger Five and special guests Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, Garganta and DJ Eminent.
• Why: Proceeds benefit the LST-393, Muskegon Film Festival, Michigan Film Corps and The Harbor Theater.
• When: 7-11 p.m. Saturday.
• Where: Deck of the LST-393
, at Mart Dock in downtown Muskegon.
• Cover: $10 at the door. Cash only. Ages 21 and up. Coolers and snacks allowed, beverages not furnished. Fricanos pizza will be for sale. Limited seating, so bring lawn chairs.
• Information: 727-0805 or e-mail sarahr@watermarkcenter.com

Kirk Cousins named MSU starter, but Keith Nichol will play

Kirk Cousins named MSU starter, but Keith Nichol will play
Michigan State has a starting quarterback. Spartans coach Mark Dantonio on Tuesday named Kirk Cousins his starter for Saturday's season opener against Montana State at Spartan Stadium.
'We'll allow him to get into a rhythm,' said Dantonio of Cousins.
Keith Nichol, an Oklahoma transfer, is expected to see his first game experience in the first half, Dantonio added.
Dantonio said he will allow both players to grow into the MSU quarterback position during the season.

MSU's top three running backs for Saturday's game -- in no particular order -- are redshirt freshman Caulton Ray and true freshmen Larry Caper and Edwin Baker, Dantonio said."

Sounds like Muskegon's Leggett ain't in that group.
All frosh.

Nothing new here, except the source of U-M allegations

Nothing new here, except the source of U-M allegations
"The bigger long-term problem for Rodriguez, and the clearest sign so far that his time in Ann Arbor could be limited, is that many of his recent players ratted him out about it."