Mike's Mom tells us tonight about them making her pay electricians to central wire smoke in her single family. They went off so often Mike smashed the one in his room. Well they don't have the house anymore. It's still empty, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 29, 2011
GOP Job Creation Plan, Suppress Everyone’s Wages
For those who have a slight grasp of economics this is astonishing. Let me explain, labor costs = American wages. By increasing the supply of labor, wages decrease. This is basic economics of supply and demand. So … [Read more...]
Providers’ Council Members Host Suffolk County Human Services Legislative Forum
Attendees heard testimonials from a number of special guests who illustrated the importance and needs of our safety net sector, including: Sanford who is able to work and know that his parent his healthy thanks to the services at Bay … [Read more...]
FactCheck.org: ‘RomneyCare’ Facts and Falsehoods
FactCheck.org visited Pioneer’s office a couple of weeks ago to learn more about the Massachusetts health reform law. Without a doubt this will be a big issue in the 2012 presidential campaign. A few thoughts on the article: 1. More … [Read more...]
A disaster takes an ominous turn
It may still be possible to cool the melted fuel, but the radioactive byproducts of this accident just got harder to contain. The drywell is surrounded by a secondary steel-and-concrete structure designed to keep radioactive material from … [Read more...]
Women, history and MCAS
Check out today's Worcester Telegram & Gazette op-ed by former Lt. Governor Kerry M. Healey and DC-based Education Researcher Kathleen A. Madigan calling for the restoration of the US History MCAS and for stronger education standards in … [Read more...]
Today’s MASSterList
NUKES: With Fidelity execs set to appear before a panel of lawmakers today, attention on Beacon Hill may shift from other explosive issues (Ledger,) namely, nuclear safety. Gov. Patrick is set to meet with nuclear regulators (AP) to … [Read more...]
Straight Talk on Afghanistan
From former Afghan member of parliament Malalai Joya, who knows whereof she speaks (Wikipedia: "In 2010, Time magazine placed Malalai Joya on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.[1] Foreign Policy Magazine … [Read more...]