Just a reminder ... nomination meeting Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King.

Well, maybe the last thing we need is another "good" politician! We all know where they got us.

The Donald tells it like it is!!!

No joking, kids ... took the fear of going to the dentist out of me. (Then again, my previous dentist gave me something to fear!!!)

Don't forget to claim unemployment on this holiday ... although you can do it throughout the week.

Happy Easter, everybody.

Amazing magic trick!

The Wage Adjustment checks will be available tomorrow, the 15th. They will be CHECKS, not direct deposit.

People working next week will receive ONE day's pay for each day worked. That will be paid the week we come back in a check separate from our regular paycheck.

If you are not working you should claim unemployment on Easter Sunday ... however, if you have to open a new book do it on Monday, the 18th (or certainly before Good Friday).

On the topic of the wage adjustment, there has been some discussion as to whether guys who have retired during the past months are entitled to the Easter Adjustment. The answer is "No." It is not an "accrual" as is the payment we get in June. They do get a pro-rated portion of the summer accrual.

They do not get the Easter Wage Adjustment because it is not an accrual. It is intended to compensate for the "limited work year" as stated in the contract. If someone has retired, they are no longer subject to a "limited work year" ... they no longer work.

Also, the contract states that it is to be paid "in addition to regular wages." If someone is no longer working here, there are no "regular wages" and there is nothing to be added.

Recall due to possible fire hazard. No idea if this involves any of ours ... http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/08/autos/blue_bird_school_bus_recall/index.htm

I've heard, but have not confirmed, that Salerno's slate is falling apart with several former running mates withdrawing ... not the least of which are [supposedly] Nero and John E. Care to tell us what the story is, John?

And the [other?] Members for Change slate has yet to be announced. Seems there's a lot of in-fighting as to who is going to run for what position.

Neither of these groups can hold a slate together. They're going to hold our local together?

Appeared in a Michigan newspaper about a year ago. Wish I had written it ...

I still can't understand why the big guns ... Rush, Hannity, etc., haven't made more of this issue in the past 2 years ...

Here's next school year's calendar ... http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/1F681438-24B4-4752-8AF6-027CC344FB10/101881/20112012SchoolYearCalendar1.pdf

Eddie and Ernie are asking everybody to attend the nomination meeting on May 3. Please be there.

Executive Board election will be on June 10.

One of them even tongues the poor chimp!

 Just in time for St. Patty's Day ... Guy's girlfriend has him phone tapped.

Warning! Not politically correct. Contains phrases such as, "McCracker," "Potato eater," and "You with the small schwankies" ... LOL.

http://www.hark.com/clips/vvvkbkqhvw-elvis-durans-phone-taps-irish-guy

I don't usually find the NY Times good for much, but these interactive overlay photos of Japan "before and after" are terrific. Move the line in the middle from right to left to see the effect.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/13/world/asia/satellite-photos-japan-before-and-after-tsunami.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1

In a previous post I said ...

Quote from: Buzz on March 02, 2011, 03:19:50 AMIn all the years we went without a bus was I don't think they've ever gotten a violation for dirty exteriors. Let's hope there are none for anybody.

As of the recent yard inspections, I stand corrected. Violations were issued for dirty exteriors ... drivers will not be held accountable.

In fact, the total number of violations for both the odd and even inspection combined was 46. Of that only 2 will result in hearings for the drivers. I would say management is exhibiting a phenomenal amount of cooperation with our union reps and discretion as to which violations drivers will be answerable. (Even though, I might add, many of these violations were unfair for even the company to get.)

Kudos to all involved for bringing about this level of fairness ... at least to drivers ... to these out-of-control OPT violations. We do notice, and we do appreciate it.

Early dismissal for public (elementary) schools tomorrow ... check window for times.

Again we have to perform the ridiculous ritual of adjusting our clocks ... ahead an hour this time.

What can't we just keep it the same all year?