A man working at International Salt near Philadelphia was crushed to death under a 100-foot pile of rock salt. The man was apparently moving the salt at one of the company’s salt storage facilities in preparation for the most recent winter storm, the “Polar Vortex.” While moving the salt, a portion of the giant 100-foot… Read More
Archives for January 1, 2014
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Sandusky Seeks Restoration Of Pension From Prison
Jerry Sandusky, the now infamous former assistant coach for Penn State’s football team, has requested the reinstatement of his pension from Pennsylvania’s State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS). Sandusky is currently in prison serving a 30 to 60 year sentence for child molestation. At the time of his conviction his pension payments were terminated. Sandusky wants… Read More
Councilman Sworn Into Office With Colander On Head
A member of the “Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster,” also known as a Pastafarian, was sworn into his councilman position with a colander on his head earlier this month. In a recent Talking Points Memo article, the fact that there is a picture of Christopher Schaeffer being sworn into office in New York with… Read More
Long-Term Unemployment Benefits Come to An End
Unemployment is a safety net for those who unexpectedly lose employment or have an unexpected reduction in employment. In early December, President Obama arurged Congress to extend long-term unemployment benefits. However, when Congress passed its budget, there was no extension in long-term benefits. As a result, on December 28 the federally extended long-term unemployment benefits… Read More