Friday, September 24, 2010

Snow, new speed record usher in fall

Snow, new speed record usher in fall
Mike Dickerman
Johnston, who has also walked the Appalachian Trail, undertook her exhausting assault on the mountains between Aug. 15 and Aug. 20 and finished just after midnight on the 20th after ascending and then descending 4,054-foot Mount Hale in Bethlehem.

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100919/GJSPORTS_01/709199851/-1/FOSSPORTS

Get excited about recycling? Not me

Get excited about recycling? Not me
By Jeff Jacoby
Globe Columnist
Unlike commercial and industrial recycling — a thriving voluntary market that annually salvages tens of millions of tons of metal, paper, glass, and plastic — mandatory household recycling is a money loser.

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2010/09/19/get_excited_about_recycling_not_me/

Collection sparks the New Hampshire Maple Museum

Collection sparks the New Hampshire Maple Museum
The Associated Press; dallasnews.com
To know Charlie Stewart was to know his maple collection.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/travel/thisweek/stories/DN-mapleman_0919tra.ART.State.Edition1.35b5cb2.html

Christie Channels Reagan to Become Anti-Obama: Kevin Hassett

Christie Channels Reagan to Become Anti-Obama: Kevin Hassett
By Kevin Hassett - Bloomberg Opinion

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-30/christie-channels-reagan-to-become-anti-obama-kevin-hassett.html

War and History, Ancient and Modern

Afghanistan's Dirty Little Secret

Afghanistan's dirty little secret
Joel Brinkley

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/28/INF21F2Q9H.DTL

Friday, September 17, 2010

Stop Spending Our Future



Drowning in Debt

Stop U.S. Senate Bill S.1619: The "Dodd Homeowner Control Act"

S.1619 - The Livable Communities Act

Under the guise of "sustainability" the Dodd Homeowner Control Act will create a massive new Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, likely to be under the control of a "Development Czar."

Such a Czar would be tasked with imposing federal standards on energy, zoning, and housing that line up with the U.N.'s radical environmental agenda.

State and local laws and zoning would be wiped out.


More:
Stop the Dodd Homeowner Control Act Petition to the U.S. Senate

Nancy Pelosi, Wicked Witch of the West



Now, that's funny!

http://www.johndennis2010.com/wicked/

Norman Dodd on Tax Exempt Foundations

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Friday, September 10, 2010

Remembrance

My Remembrance
By Joe Donohue

Just try and remember and appreciate what is really important, I know I do. God Bless.


http://www.upsidetrader.com/2009/09/10/my-remeberence/

Savers Pay U.S. Banks to Keep Cash as Rates Dip, Fees Multiply

Savers Pay U.S. Banks to Keep Cash as Rates Dip, Fees Multiply
By Alexis Leondis

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-26/savers-pay-u-s-banks-to-keep-their-cash-safe-as-rates-fall-fees-multiply.html

Dems picking their favorite Republican?

Article:
Dems picking their favorite Republican in New Hampshire?
Ed Morrissey; HotAir.com

http://hotair.com/archives/2010/09/09/dems-picking-their-favorite-republican-in-new-hampshire/

Can former state Attorney General Kelly Ayotte beat back a tea party challenge in Tuesday's Senate primary?

Article:
The last Tea Party test: New Hampshire
By Aaron Blake; WashingtonPost.com
New Hampshire GOP Senate frontrunner Kelly Ayotte has former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's endorsement, but if she wins Tuesday she might owe more thanks to Christine O'Donnell.

In U.S. Senate race, a real oppotunity for conservatives

Article:
In U.S. Senate race, a real oppotunity for conservatives
By Drew Cline
Republican activists who say Ovide is too conservative are just recycling an old argument that does not apply this year. They should be ignored.

http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/index.php/archives/1801

Who is Dismantling America? Dr. Thomas Sowell Takes the Pulse

Article:
Who is Dismantling America? Dr. Thomas Sowell Takes the Pulse

Video:

Repelling a Mob By Shooting the Grass Is Grounds For Prosecution in Uniondale, NY

Friday, September 3, 2010

Sunday Evening Bethlehem Concert Series: Mark Shelton (50's, 60's, rock, sock hop)

This Sunday, the Town of Bethlehem presents "Mark Shelton" for its weekly summer-time Gazebo Concert Series. The concert is free, goes from 6-8pm rain or shine, and takes place at the corner of Main Street and Prospect Street.

Pack a picnic, bring the family, sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun ...

For more info, refer to: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Events Website

Reference: Bethlehem Concert Series (Acrobat)

You Can't Keep Your Health Plan



You Can't Keep Your Health Plan
Joseph Rago has the latest on ObamaCare from a meeting of state insurance regulators.

http://online.wsj.com/video/opinion-journal-you-cant-keep-your-health-plan/B85910E9-C48F-43B1-B9B5-D6F779F94341.html

Gene Simmons: KISS the FED Goodbye!

Friday, August 27, 2010

EPA Denies Petition For Lead Bullet Restrictions But Is STILL Considering Petition Against Lead Fishing Sinkers

EPA rejects attempt to regulate lead in bullets after NRA protests [but not fishing sinkers]
By PAUL BEDARD

"As there are no similar jurisdictional issues relating to the agency's authority over fishing sinkers, EPA – as required by law – will continue formally reviewing a second part the petition related to lead fishing sinkers.

"Those wishing to comment specifically on the fishing tackle issue can do so by visiting http://www.regulations.gov. EPA will consider comments that are submitted by September 15."

NH DES Officials Approve Landfill Permit

Environmental Officials Approve Landfill Permit
By Amy Quinton
http://www.nhpr.org/node/33635
“The weight of evidence is that the corrections actions that the facility has taken have addressed releases from the facility, until all the wells meet final performance standards, the company will continue to be required to comply with this corrective action plan.”
Link:
DES PERMIT
http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/waste/swmb/permitapp_ncesl.htm

Sunday Evening Bethlehem Concert Series: Black Brook Band (#1 NE Traditional Country Band '06, traditional and new country)

This Sunday, the Town of Bethlehem presents "Black Brook Band" for its weekly summer-time Gazebo Concert Series. The concert is free, goes from 6-8pm rain or shine, and takes place at the corner of Main Street and Prospect Street.

Pack a picnic, bring the family, sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun ...

For more info, refer to: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Events Website

Reference: Bethlehem Concert Series (Acrobat)

ObamaCare and the Constitution: The Commerce Clause



Link:
http://hotair.com/archives/2010/08/26/video-the-commerce-clause-and-the-concept-of-limited-power/

Could The U.S. Treasury Be The Next Bear Stearns?



$4.4 Trillion
That's how much the spending baseline has increased in 31 months
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704476104575439543402718272.html

EPA Now Accepting Public Comment on Petition to Ban Lead in Ammunition and Fishing Sinker Tackle

Article:
EPA Now Accepting Public Comment on Petition to Ban Lead in Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
CNSNews.com

EPA Considering Ban on Traditional Ammunition — Take Action Now
NSSF Blog

August 25th, the EPA has opened to public comment on the [Petition to the Environmental Protection Agency to Ban Lead Shot, Bullets, and Fishing Sinkers Under the Toxic Substances Control Act].

The EPA has published the petition and relevant supplemental information as Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0681. If you would like to read the original petition and see the contents of this docket folder, please click here. In order to go directly to the ‘submit a comment’ page for this docket number, please click here.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Mike Dickerman: Exploring the Zealand Valley in 1879

Mike Dickerman: Exploring the Zealand Valley in 1879
Mike Dickerman
MacDonald's account is from August 1879 and tells of his excursion into the Zealand area with legendary guide Allen Thompson of Bethlehem. This account first appeared in the White Mountain Echo and Tourist's Register — a summer newspaper published in Bethlehem — and describes a multi-day camping trip that included visits to landmarks known today as Zealand Pond, Thoreau Falls and Ethan Pond.


http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100822/GJSPORTS_01/708229858/-1/FOSSPORTS

EDITORIAL: We can't afford this government

EDITORIAL: We can't afford this government
Costs of bureaucracy spread like a deadly virus
By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

a Congressional Budget Office estimate that this year's federal deficit will be well above $1.3 trillion for a second straight year and remain above $1 trillion next year as well - causing as much debt in three years as government built up in the previous 219.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/aug/19/we-cant-afford-this-government/

Inflation, not deflation, Mr. Bernanke

Inflation, not deflation, Mr. Bernanke
Commentary: World divides into ice-cold and red-hot economies
By Andy Xie; Caixin Online

Let me write the conclusions first: Inflation, not deflation, will dominate the global economy. The deflation scare causes the central banks in the developed economies to sustain a loose monetary policy. It will fuel inflation in emerging economies. Through trade, currency markets, and ultimately inflationary expectations, inflation will hit developed economies.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/inflation-not-deflation-mr-bernanke-2010-08-22

Friday, August 20, 2010

Sunday Evening Bethlehem Concert Series: Berlin Jazz Band (swing and big band)

This Sunday, the Town of Bethlehem presents "Berlin Jazz Band" for its weekly summer-time Gazebo Concert Series. The concert is free, goes from 6-8pm rain or shine, and takes place at the corner of Main Street and Prospect Street.

Pack a picnic, bring the family, sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun ...

For more info, refer to: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Events Website

Reference: Bethlehem Concert Series (Acrobat)

Friday, August 13, 2010

Sunday Evening Bethlehem Concert Series: Paul White (Sinatra, Darrin, big band)

This Sunday, the Town of Bethlehem presents "Paul White" for its weekly summer-time Gazebo Concert Series. The concert is free, goes from 6-8pm rain or shine, and takes place at the corner of Main Street and Prospect Street.

Pack a picnic, bring the family, sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun ...

For more info, refer to: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Events Website

Reference: Bethlehem Concert Series (Acrobat)

Friday, August 6, 2010

Sunday Evening Bethlehem Concert Series: Western Swingtones (western blues, jump swing, bogie)

This Sunday, the Town of Bethlehem presents "Western Swingtones" for its weekly summer-time Gazebo Concert Series. The concert is free, goes from 6-8pm rain or shine, and takes place at the corner of Main Street and Prospect Street.

Pack a picnic, bring the family, sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun ...

For more info, refer to: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Events Website

Reference: Bethlehem Concert Series (Acrobat)

Monday, August 2, 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010

Sunday Evening Bethlehem Concert Series: Parker Hill Rd (bluegrass to modern pop)

This Sunday, the Town of Bethlehem presents "Parker Hill Rd" for its weekly summer-time Gazebo Concert Series. The concert is free, goes from 6-8pm rain or shine, and takes place at the corner of Main Street and Prospect Street.

Pack a picnic, bring the family, sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun ...

For more info, refer to: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Events Website

Reference: Bethlehem Concert Series (Acrobat)

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Binnie Meltdown Over Cornerstone Ads

Binnie Meltdown Over Cornerstone Ads
July 26, 2010 by ShawnMillerick

Upon their release, Binnie’s camp denounced the ads as inaccurate; Cornerstone Action quickly responded that every assertion in the ad was backed up using Binnie’s own words.


http://www.nowhampshire.com/2010/07/26/exclusive-binnie-meltdown-over-cornerstone-ads-2/

The Power of Redemption

The Power of Redemption
Shirley Sherrod's speech, and her story, has lessons for us all.
By Peggy Noonan

This September, when school begins, we should make the speech required viewing in the nation's high schools. It packs quite a lesson within quite a story.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703467304575383731552735178.html

Monday, July 26, 2010

2008 voter-intimidation case against New Black Panthers riles the right

2008 voter-intimidation case against New Black Panthers riles the right
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/14/AR2010071405880.html
By Krissah Thompson

A 2008 voter-intimidation case has become a political controversy for the Obama administration as conservative lawyers, politicians and commentators raise concerns that the Department of Justice has failed to protect the civil rights of white voters.

FBI and the SPLC

Friday, July 23, 2010

Sunday Evening Bethlehem Concert Series: Pine Hill Ramblers (original & traditional bluegrass)

This Sunday, the Town of Bethlehem presents "Pine Hill Ramblers" for its weekly summer-time Gazebo Concert Series. The concert is free, goes from 6-8pm rain or shine, and takes place at the corner of Main Street and Prospect Street.

Pack a picnic, bring the family, sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun ...

For more info, refer to: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Events Website

Reference: Bethlehem Concert Series (Acrobat)

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Bachmann forms Tea Party Caucus

Bachmann forms Tea Party Caucus
By JAKE SHERMAN

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0710/39848.html#ixzz0treXjiPm

Bachmann, already a hero within the tea party, sent a letter to House Administration Chairman Robert Brady (D-Pa.) Thursday to register the House Tea Party Caucus to serve as an “informal group of members dedicated to promote Americans’ call for fiscal responsibility, adherence to the Constitution and limited government.”

Bachmann, in a statement, said Americans have “had enough of the spending, bureaucracy and the government-knows-best mentality running rampant today throughout the halls of Congress.”

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0710/39848.html#ixzz0txtJ33Nz

Ban on deep-water drilling adds insult to injury

Ban on deep-water drilling adds insult to injury
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/16/AR2010071605180.html
By Bobby Jindal

Randall on NAACP resolution calling Tea Party RACIST

Monday, July 19, 2010

There was talk of a curfew in Bethlehem, New Hampshire

There was talk of a curfew in Bethlehem, New Hampshire
http://www.necn.com/07/16/10/Theres-talk-of-a-curfew-in-Bethlehem-New/landing.html?blockID=272702&feedID=4215
NECN

Chief Ho-Sing-Loy was unavailable Friday but the head of Bethlehem's Board of Selectmen backed off the comments and told us the story's been blown out of proportion.

"We do not have and do not anticipate having any kind of curfew," says Dave Lovejoy.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Sunday Evening Bethlehem Concert Series: Annie & the Orphans (50's, 60's, 70's & rock)

This Sunday, the Town of Bethlehem presents "Annie & the Orphans" for its weekly summer-time Gazebo Concert Series. The concert is free, goes from 6-8pm rain or shine, and takes place at the corner of Main Street and Prospect Street.

Pack a picnic, bring the family, sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun ...

For more info, refer to: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Events Website

Reference: Bethlehem Concert Series (Acrobat)

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Sunday Evening Bethlehem Concert Series: GrassDawgs (Bluegrass)

This Sunday, the Town of Bethlehem presents "GrassDawgs" for its weekly summer-time Gazebo Concert Series. The concert is free, goes from 6-8pm rain or shine, and takes place at the corner of Main Street and Prospect Street.

Pack a picnic, bring the family, sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun ...

For more info, refer to: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Events Website

Reference: Bethlehem Concert Series (Acrobat)

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Sunday Evening Bethlehem Concert Series: Wicked Smart Horn Band

This Sunday, the Town of Bethlehem presents "Wicked Smart Horn Band" for its weekly summer-time Gazebo Concert Series. The concert is free, goes from 6-8pm rain or shine, and takes place at the corner of Main Street and Prospect Street.

Pack a picnic, bring the family, sit back, relax and enjoy the Music & Fun ...

For more info, refer to: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Events Website

Reference: Bethlehem Concert Series (Acrobat)

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Alton planner says farewell

Alton planner says farewell
http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100628/GJNEWS02/706289963/-1/CITNEWS
By HARRISON HAAS

Working in Plymouth will bring her closer to her home, something she thinks will be a good move for her. A majority of her professional work has been in the northern part of the state, having been the regional transportation and land use planner for the North Country Council Regional Planning Commission for 10 years in Bethlehem and serving as the executive director of the Northern White Mountain Chamber of Commerce in Berlin.

That Dump of A Property on Trudeau Road

Mike Dickerman: Madison Hut, the Mahoosucs, and geology of the Presidentials
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100627/GJSPORTS_01/706279909/-1/FOSSPORTS

It's a shame that since the closing of the former Ammonoosuc Ranger District station on Trudeau Road in Bethlehem, no one has bothered to maintain the property. During a recent drive-by of the old Ammo headquarters I was dismayed to see that the U. S. Forest Service has allowed the once attractive property to take on all the characteristics of an unwanted and abandoned piece of real estate. With the front lawn unmowed, winter tree damage left as is, and virtually no upkeep whatsoever in evidence, it's hard to believe anyone will want to take this property if and when the government decides to sell it or give it away…

Saturday, June 26, 2010

NH man's maple collection makes up bulk of museum

Article:
NH man's maple collection makes up bulk of museum
KATHY McCORMACK; victoriaadvocate.com

A sampling of the many items - they have yet to be catalogued or appraised - are on display at the new maple museum in the White Mountains town of Bethlehem. The museum tells the story of the enterprise, innovations that have improved the process through the years, how to recognize different maple trees and facts about sap gathering and tree age.

Niall Ferguson on Fiscal Reality












Saturday, June 12, 2010

Nu, Hampshire?

Article:
Nu, Hampshire?
It Takes All Kinds In Bethlehem
By Ted Reinstein
Chronicle Reporter

Only in Bethlehem, N. H. Where the Christmas tree farm is just past the only kosher hotel in the state.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Wildflower Festival a fun, tasty day in Bethlehem

Wildflower Festival a fun, tasty day in Bethlehem
NewHampshire.com

This weekend’s Wildflower Festival at The Rocks Estate marks its 30th year and will feature programs ranging from photography and floral identification to making flowers a part of dinner.

The festival will include guided walks along the Mile Path, which meanders through the historic Rocks Estate property, where the Glessner family, original owners of the estate, collected and planted a plethora of flowers.


The cost for Saturday’s all-day Wildflower Festival is $15 and includes lunch and all programs. A $5 discount is given with each lupine festival book presented. Horse drawn rides are available at an extra cost.

For more information and a schedule of events visit www.therocks.org. For reservations and other inquires e-mail info@therocks.org or call 444-6228

Smoke from Quebec Wildfires 5-31-10 From Top of Mt Wash



From Cara Rudio (Mt Wash Observatory)

The big news on Mount Washington right now actually hails from Canada. Several wildfires broke out in Quebec last week, and southerly winds carried the thick, hazy smoke to the White Mountains and beyond. The result was extremely low visibility and reports of a wood fire smell as far south as Boston. Luckily, today’s rain is helping firefighters contain the blaze, which has already claimed more than 250,000 acres.

Considering the warm, dry conditions of late, it’s easy to see how the fires got started. May ended with just 3.44” of precipitation on the summit, which is less than half of the 8.21” average. A new record high of 65 degrees was set on the 25th (destroying the 61-degree record from 2007) and another record high of 59 degrees was matched on the 26th. Thank goodness the cold and fog returned today—with all the sun and warm temperatures, our crew might have forgotten where they were!


More:
Photos of Quebec Fire Smoke

 

 

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