Saturday, October 31, 2009

Arts programs in Dover and Portsmouth get federal stimulus funds

Article: Arts programs in Dover and Portsmouth get federal stimulus funds
Source: Fosters.com

Excerpt:
The Arts Council handed out $230,000 in federal stimulus money to help preserve jobs in the arts. The money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is the first round of $293,100 in total arts funding for the Granite State under the $787 billion stimulus package. The Arts Council claims the money will save 42 jobs at 12 music, theater, and visual arts and crafts organization throughout the state. The Governor and Council approved the grants last week. Other arts groups getting grants in the state include: Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire, Littleton, $20,000; Friends of the Arts Plymouth, $20,000; Friends of the Colonial, Bethlehem, $20,000; Haverhill Heritage, Inc., Haverhill, $20,000; League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, Concord, $20,000; Monadnock Music, Peterborough, $20,000; North Country Center for the Arts, Lincoln, $20,000; Saint Kieran Community Center, Berlin, $10,000; and Sharon Arts Center, Sharon, $20,000.

Federal Reserve Policy Audit Legislation ‘Gutted,’ Rep Ron Paul Says

Article: Federal Reserve Policy Audit Legislation ‘Gutted,’ Paul Says
Source: Bloomberg

Excerpt:
The bill, with 308 co-sponsors, has been stripped of provisions that would remove Fed exemptions from audits of transactions with foreign central banks, monetary policy deliberations, transactions made under the direction of the Federal Open Market Committee and communications between the Board, the reserve banks and staff, Paul said today.


Paul said he intends to introduce an amendment to the bill when it comes to the House floor for a vote restoring the legislation’s original language.

Representative Barney Frank, a Democrat from Massachusetts and chairman of the committee, said in interview that he intends to ensure legislation would provide a time lag between FOMC actions and the reporting of them.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Health Insurance Premiums Could Triple

Article: The WellPoint Revelation
Source: WSJ

Excerpt:
ObamaCare would drive up premiums for the small businesses and individuals who are most of WellPoint's customers. (Other big insurers, like Aetna, focus on the market among large businesses.) Young and healthy consumers will see the largest increases—their premiums would more than triple in some states—though average middle-class buyers will pay more too.


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Article: Regarding Harry
Source: By KIMBERLEY A. STRASSEL; WSJ

Is A Health Insurance Mandate Constitutional?

Now that Nancy Pelosi has introduced a health insurance federalization bill that's 1900+ pages long, some are asking is making individuals buy insurance constitutional?

Initial Article: Making Individuals Buy Insurance Is Unconstitutional by Ken Klukowski (Politico)

Rebuttal: Health Care Reform Is Constitutional by Erwin Chemerinsky (Politico)

Rebuttal of the Rebuttal: Letter to the editor by Ken Klukowski (Politico)

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Monday, October 26, 2009

Storms black out several areas

Article: Storms black out several areas
Source: The Associated Press; ConcordMonitor.com

Excerpt:
Martin Murray of Public Service of New Hampshire said power was expected to be restored in Bethlehem, Carroll and Jefferson by 7 a.m. yesterday.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Power Restored To About 1,000 In North Country

Article: Power Restored To About 1,000 In North Country
Source: WMUR

Excerpt:
According to Public Service of New Hampshire, equipment was damaged in Bethlehem and crews needed to replace a fallen pole that was located off-road on a steep incline.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Energy Company Demands Landfill Gas

Article: Energy Company Demands Landfill Gas
Source: By SONYA ANGELICA DIEHN; courthousenews.com

Excerpt:
In its federal complaint, Commonwealth claims that in 1998 North Country Environmental Services granted it exclusive rights to recover gas from the landfill in Bethlehem, N.H.


Add'l Info:
- Firm files suit over Bethlehem landfill gas (NHBR)

For the GOP, Tea Party May Be No Picnic

Thursday, October 15, 2009

DES puts ARRA Funds for Leaking Underground Storage Tanks to Good Use

Article: DES puts ARRA Funds for Leaking Underground Storage Tanks to Good Use
Source: Media-Newswire.com

Excerpt:
Maplehurst Hotel, Bethlehem:
DES removed an underground storage tank and waste oil drum at the Maplehurst Hotel in Bethlehem ( tax deeded parcel ). The tank was last used in the early 1980s. DES has also agreed to work with the town to address asbestos associated with the former hotel’s boiler. The work should help the town with demolition of the hotel, should demolition become necessary. The work will help the town with its efforts to sell the property for redevelopment.

Fines For Putting Any Food Scraps in Trash Bins

In the UK: £1,000 fine for putting any food scraps in the dustbin as 'zero waste' policy could lead up to five-bin headache
Source: Daily Mail Online

Also, in SanFran: Compost: the Next Step in City Recycling Programs
Source: Governing.com

Boundless Options for Fun Farmer Composting

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Columbus Day Brunch Buffet at the Adair Inn

Event: Columbus Day Brunch Buffet at the Adair Inn
Webpage: www.adairinn.com
Description: Chef Jeanne's Signature Brunch Buffet filled with foliage specials. The buffet includes omelet, carving and dessert stations, a selection of breakfast and lunch entrees and much more. Enjoy the peak of foliage out our property. Serving from 11am - 2:30pm

Survey Subcommittee Meeting “Staged” to Support More [Homeschooling] Regulation

Article: NH Survey Subcommittee Meeting “Staged” to Support More [Homeschooling] Regulation
Source: By CNHT

Excerpt:
It appears that the “survey” consisted of testimony from a carefully selected group of four superintendents who have previously testified in support of increased homeschool regulation. These superintendents from Grantham, Interlakes, Rochester and Dover were invited to address the committee and to share their “anecdotal” experience with “problem homeschools”.

John Fund: Acorn Runs Off the Rails



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Monday, October 5, 2009

Mike Dickerman: Endless possibilities abound for foliage hiking

Article: Mike Dickerman: Endless possibilities abound for foliage hiking
Source: Fosters.com

Excerpt:
A few I'd recommend include the lower sections of the Skookumchuck Trail up Mount Lafayette just north of Cannon Mountain, the mid-section of the Garfield Trail in Bethlehem, and the lower section of the Mount Tripyramid Trail near Waterville Valley, mainly between the Livermore Trail and the base of the so-called South Slide.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

WREN Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance (BETA)

Event: WREN Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance (BETA) - Oct 5 to Nov 23
Homepage: wrencommunity.org
Description: Learn successful strategies for business using the Core Four business management course, including marketing, financial management and operations planning. If you want to build a house, you need a blueprint; if you want to build a business, you need a plan.

Is The FDIC Killing Short Sales?

Article: Is The FDIC Killing Short Sales?
Source: By Bob Hertzog; ActiveRain.com

Additional Info:
http://mandelman.ml-implode.com/2009/09/liberal-billionaire-george-soros…-major-shareholder-in-indymacone-west-bank/

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