Saturday, April 30, 2011
Kayakers located after spending night outdoors - Friday, Apr. 29, 2011
Kayakers located after spending night outdoors - Friday, Apr. 29, 2011:
"The five had planned a 13-mile kayak trip on the Pemigewasset River, starting with a hike into the remote Ethan Pond area in Bethlehem and a kayak trip along the North Fork of the river, back to Lincoln Woods."
"The five had planned a 13-mile kayak trip on the Pemigewasset River, starting with a hike into the remote Ethan Pond area in Bethlehem and a kayak trip along the North Fork of the river, back to Lincoln Woods."
Friday, April 29, 2011
Ovide Lamontagne: New Hampshire's new kingmaker - Kasie Hunt - POLITICO.com
Ovide Lamontagne: New Hampshire's new kingmaker - Kasie Hunt - POLITICO.com:
"Ovide Lamontagne lost a New Hampshire Senate primary to Kelly Ayotte last year, but it’s not Ayotte who’s set to be feted Friday night as a conservative superstar and courted by five presidential hopefuls as a kingmaker."
"Ovide Lamontagne lost a New Hampshire Senate primary to Kelly Ayotte last year, but it’s not Ayotte who’s set to be feted Friday night as a conservative superstar and courted by five presidential hopefuls as a kingmaker."
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Mass. House votes to limit bargaining on health care - The Boston Globe
House votes to limit bargaining on health care - The Boston Globe
"House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly last night to strip police officers, teachers, and other municipal employees of most of their rights to bargain over health care, saying the change would save millions of dollars for financially strapped cities and towns."
"House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly last night to strip police officers, teachers, and other municipal employees of most of their rights to bargain over health care, saying the change would save millions of dollars for financially strapped cities and towns."
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
RealClearPolitics - This WH Does Not Care About U.S. Interests
RealClearPolitics - This WH Does Not Care About U.S. Interests:
"... despite the fact that the Obama administration has no clear notion of who is leading the fight against Gaddafi or what they stand for, this week the White House informed Congress that it will begin directly funding the al-Qaida-linked rebels, starting with $25 million in non-lethal material."
"... despite the fact that the Obama administration has no clear notion of who is leading the fight against Gaddafi or what they stand for, this week the White House informed Congress that it will begin directly funding the al-Qaida-linked rebels, starting with $25 million in non-lethal material."
Calculated Risk: Study: 26 percent of renters spend over half their income on housing
Calculated Risk: Study: 26 percent of renters spend over half their income on housing:
"This is a very high percentage of their income for housing. Add in higher gasoline prices, and there can't be much left."
"This is a very high percentage of their income for housing. Add in higher gasoline prices, and there can't be much left."
Local Man Says TSA Broke Promise - WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM |
Local Man Says TSA Broke Promise - WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM |:
"Tom Sawyer: 'I wonder, was this a dog and pony show? Was this just done to try and ameliorate what was done wrong, or are they really serious and just haven't had time to bring the consortium back together yet?'
Questions Sawyer would one day like to have answered by the TSA."
[Our take: Don't hold your breath Sawyer]
"Tom Sawyer: 'I wonder, was this a dog and pony show? Was this just done to try and ameliorate what was done wrong, or are they really serious and just haven't had time to bring the consortium back together yet?'
Questions Sawyer would one day like to have answered by the TSA."
[Our take: Don't hold your breath Sawyer]
The End Of American Energy in [Market-Ticker]
The End Of American Energy in [Market-Ticker]:
"There's always risk of government regulation. But when the government leases you something for a specific purpose and then refuses to let you use it for the purpose you leased it, that's outright fraud."
"There's always risk of government regulation. But when the government leases you something for a specific purpose and then refuses to let you use it for the purpose you leased it, that's outright fraud."
Former Obama Adviser Van Jones Helping to Push 'Human' Rights for Mother Nature - FoxNews.com
Former Obama Adviser Van Jones Helping to Push 'Human' Rights for Mother Nature - FoxNews.com:
"The new movement is almost certain to be showcased at a U.N.-sponsored global summit on “sustainable development” to take place in Rio de Janeiro in May 2012, when similar issues of “global environmental governance” are a major focus of attention."
"The new movement is almost certain to be showcased at a U.N.-sponsored global summit on “sustainable development” to take place in Rio de Janeiro in May 2012, when similar issues of “global environmental governance” are a major focus of attention."
Monday, April 25, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Earth Day is a celebration of power and bureaucracy
Earth Day is a celebration of power and bureaucracy:
"April 22 was chosen as the date for the first Earth Day in 1970, and for every Earth Day thereafter.This year it falls on Good Friday, a coincidence befitting the status of environmentalism as a secular religion.
But every year Earth Day falls on the birthday of Vladimir Lenin, the man who ushered communism from Marxist theory to Soviet tyranny, a noncoincidence befitting environmentalism's status as a frequent enemy of economic liberty."
"April 22 was chosen as the date for the first Earth Day in 1970, and for every Earth Day thereafter.This year it falls on Good Friday, a coincidence befitting the status of environmentalism as a secular religion.
But every year Earth Day falls on the birthday of Vladimir Lenin, the man who ushered communism from Marxist theory to Soviet tyranny, a noncoincidence befitting environmentalism's status as a frequent enemy of economic liberty."
The Unvarnished Truth about Un-American TSA | Gene Healy | Cato Institute: Commentary
The Unvarnished Truth about Un-American TSA | Gene Healy | Cato Institute: Commentary: "I've always thought that what makes Americans exceptional is our ornery resistance to being bossed around.
But how long can that spirit survive the demands of modern 'homeland security'? We're building a country where you're expected to stand by placidly while agents of the state run their rubber gloves under your innocent 6-year-old daughter's waistband."
But how long can that spirit survive the demands of modern 'homeland security'? We're building a country where you're expected to stand by placidly while agents of the state run their rubber gloves under your innocent 6-year-old daughter's waistband."
UEA: the sweet smell of napalm in the morning… – Telegraph Blogs
UEA: the sweet smell of napalm in the morning… – Telegraph Blogs: "This is a massive victory not just for me and Telegraph blogs, but for bloggers everywhere – especially those doughty souls around the world who are battling against Establishment lies, bullying and cover ups to try to reveal the truth about the corrupt, mendacious Climate Change industry."
Calculated Risk: More than a Lost Decade
Calculated Risk: More than a Lost Decade: "There are currently 130.738 million payroll jobs in the U.S. (as of March 2011). There were 130.781 million payroll jobs in January 2000. So that is over eleven years with no increase in total payroll jobs.
And the median household income in constant dollars was $49,777 in 2009. That is barely above the $49,309 in 1997, and below the $51,100 in 1998. (Census data here in Excel)."
And the median household income in constant dollars was $49,777 in 2009. That is barely above the $49,309 in 1997, and below the $51,100 in 1998. (Census data here in Excel)."
Lower the Drinking Age for Everyone - Michelle Minton - National Review Online
Lower the Drinking Age for Everyone - Michelle Minton - National Review Online: "Alaska state representative Bob Lynn (R., Anchorage) is asking the long overdue question: Why do we consider 18-year-olds old enough to join the military, to fight and die for our country, but not to have a drink with their friends before they ship out or while they’re home on leave? Lynn has introduced a bill that would allow anyone 18 years and older with a military ID to drink alcohol in Alaska."
Monday, April 18, 2011
charles hugh smith-Fed Aims at Mortgage Fraud, Shoots Housing Market in the Gut
charles hugh smith-Fed Aims at Mortgage Fraud, Shoots Housing Market in the Gut: "The problem with mortgage fraud wasn't broker compensation: it was the ease of the fraud and the incentives throughout the food chain for collusion. New Fed rules simply wipe out competitors to the 'too big to fail' mortgage banks."
Friday, April 15, 2011
Hawaii, Other States, Form Caucus to Oppose TSA Intrusions | Hawaii Reporter
Hawaii, Other States, Form Caucus to Oppose TSA Intrusions | Hawaii Reporter: "Primary organizers are Alaska State Representative Sharon Cissna and Washington State Senator Val Stevens. Republican and Democrat legislators from Alaska, Hawaii, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington have pledged to work together for common goals to oppose what is perceived as an ever growing threat to liberty by the TSA. Additional state legislative participation is anticipated."
Puberty blocker for children considering sex change - Telegraph
Puberty blocker for children considering sex change - Telegraph: "In the UK - Children as young as 12 are to be allowed drugs to block puberty while they decide whether to have a sex change, it has been revealed."
Jim Grant: America Will Return To The Gold Standard
Jim Grant: America Will Return To The Gold Standard: "Well, in my mind it will resolve them necessarily by undertaking the step of restoring the dollar to convertibility into gold."
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
The Real Housewives of Wall Street | Rolling Stone Politics
The Real Housewives of Wall Street | Rolling Stone Politics: "Why is the Federal Reserve forking over $220 million in bailout money to the wives of two Morgan Stanley bigwigs?"
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
DHS: We Have the Authority to Routinely Strip-Search Air Travelers
The Department of Homeland Security told a federal court that the agency believes it has the legal authority to strip search every air traveler. The agency made the claim at oral argument in EPIC's lawsuit to suspend the airport body scanner program. The agency also stated that it believed a mandatory strip search rule could be instituted without any public comment or rulemaking. EPIC President Marc Rotenberg urged the Washington, DC appeals court to suspend the body scanner program, noting that the devices are "uniquely intrusive" and ineffective. EPIC's opening brief in the case states that the Department of Homeland Security "has initiated the most sweeping, the most invasive, and the most unaccountable suspicionless search of American travelers in history," and that such a change in policy demands that the TSA conduct a notice-and-comment rule making process. The case is EPIC v. DHS, No. 10-1157. For more information, see EPIC: EPIC v. DHS and EPIC: Whole Body Imaging Technology.
http://epic.org/2011/03/dhs-we-have-the-authority-to-r.html
Monday, April 4, 2011
Next NH quarter to feature national forest - Sunday, Apr. 3, 2011
Next NH quarter to feature national forest - Sunday, Apr. 3, 2011: "The WMNF encompasses 800,000 acres, from Rumney and Sandwich in the south up to Gorham and Bethlehem north, and eastward into Maine. The U.S. Forest Service estimates about 5 million people visit the forest each year."
Judge: Bad Securitization = No Standing to Foreclose | The Big Picture
Judge: Bad Securitization = No Standing to Foreclose | The Big Picture
America, land of the rule of law (and not man)? No more.
America, land of the rule of law (and not man)? No more.
Friday, April 1, 2011
TSA Screener Arrested for Rape in NH
A Londonderry resident and U.S. Department of Homeland Security employee responsible for conducting passenger screenings at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport has been arrested on four charges of felonious sexual assault and one charge of forcible rape, the Londonderry Police Department and federal officials confirmed this week
Stock Tick Tock » TSA Screener Arrested for Rape in NH
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Be the leader of the pack on dog sledding adventure - BostonHerald.com
Be the leader of the pack on dog sledding adventure - BostonHerald.com: "Rides are also available at the Rocks Estate in Bethlehem and at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods."
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tour bus overturns on Interstate 93; 23 injured
The crash is being investigated by Trooper Eric Piche of Troop F, with assistance from Troop G. Littleton and Franconia police departments assisted at the scene, as did Littleton and Bethlehem fire departments and Vermont State Police at their respective hospitals.
http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Tour+bus+overturns+on+Interstate+93%3B+23+injured&articleId=0644aa1b-a79e-4365-b49a-612ab7ef6de5
A ‘Unique’ Form of ‘Terrorism’
Here is a thought experiment concerning two men who have issued money. One issued gold and silver coins that will today bring more in dollars than he charged for them. The other issued paper notes that are today worth but a fraction the gold or silver they were worth at the time they were issued. One man is facing the possibility of years in prison after a federal jury found his issuing of money to have been a crime. The other man is walking around free and being treated by the authorities with great deference.
Which is which?
http://www.nysun.com/editorials/a-unique-form-of-terrorism/87269/
Raleigh man angered by TSA security screening at Logan
A Raleigh man says Transportation Security Administration agents violated his rights early Sunday during a security screening at Boston Logan International Airport.
http://www2.nbc17.com/news/wake-county/2011/mar/20/raleigh-man-angered-tsa-security-screening-ar-876996/
http://www2.nbc17.com/news/wake-county/2011/mar/20/raleigh-man-angered-tsa-security-screening-ar-876996/
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Plenty of snow left for New England spring skiing
In addition to skiing, the spring brings a variety of events at mountain resorts: pond skimming, snow golfing, cardboard box races, motor bike racing, as well as beach and reggae parties and concerts. A lot of the resorts are offering promotions for reduced passes, daily lift tickets, food and drinks. Some inns are offering spring ski getaway packages with discounted resort vouchers, such as the Mulburn Inn in Bethlehem, N.H.
Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2011/03/plenty-snow-left-new-england-spring-skiing
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Maple producers see sweet season ahead Weekend of March 19-20 features activities
Thanks to positive weather conditions this fall and winter, maple producers across the state are optimistic about a very successful maple crop for the upcoming maple sugar season.
Maple tours are back on tap at The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem. Discovering the history of maple sugaring, participating in the process of tapping trees and making syrup, horse-drawn wagon rides through the scenic 1,400-acre property. In addition, the on-site New Hampshire Maple Experience museum, housed in a renovated historic building, provides a fun and educational program for visitors of all ages.
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110306/GJBUSINESS_01/703069924/-1/FOSBUSINESS
Rep. Andrew J. Manuse: Why I sponsored the TSA 'don't touch my junk' bill
We are sponsoring this bill to call TSA screening of this nature what it is: sexual assault. It is true, we as the state of New Hampshire don’t have the liberty to tell the TSA how to do its job at our airports. That is a federal issue. However, we as a state can tell the TSA what it cannot do, and we can enforce penalties when agents violate our state laws.
Remember, the TSA is not enforcing federal law. It is only enforcing an unconstitutional agency policy. We can tell them to stop. In reality, there is nothing the TSA can do to stop us from putting one of their agents’ names on our sex offender registry. And thus, we chose this approach because it is the only thing we can do to send the message to Washington that the abuses of the TSA have got to stop, and they have to stop now.
http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Rep.+Andrew+J.+Manuse%3A+Why+I+sponsored+the+TSA+%27don%27t+touch+my+junk%27+bill&articleId=efce1bff-2306-4c81-accc-595d35f06027
NH Bill Would Make Some Airport Screening Sexual Assault
The bill (HB628-FN) "makes the touching or viewing with a technological device of a person’s breasts or genitals by a government security agent without probable cause a sexual assault," according to the introductory text of the bill.
http://www.wmur.com/r/27035604/detail.html
Treasury Secretary Says Tax Overhaul Must Address Businesses Filing as Individuals
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told the Senate Finance Committee Feb. 15 that Congress should “revisit” long- standing rules that give businesses a choice of paying taxes as a corporation or through a structure such as a partnership through which they can report business income on individual tax returns.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-25/geithner-says-tax-overhaul-must-address-businesses-filing-as-individuals.html
Squashing Small Business Without Really Trying
By Bill Frezza
http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2011/02/28/squashing_small_business_without_really_trying_98888.html
I was recently invited down to Washington DC to represent the venture capital industry at a Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy gripe session. At issue were the unintended consequences of an obscure corner of the Sarbanes Oxley Act known as 409(A). Bureaucratic weirdness and utter futility are the best words that come to mind.
http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2011/02/28/squashing_small_business_without_really_trying_98888.html
Friday, March 4, 2011
Vote Sandy LaLeame on March 8th
Life long resident of the north country
Lived in Bethlehem over 50years
Nurse for 40 years
Health educator
Red Cross volunteer
Has co-authored several grants,worked on parenting programs, taught at Granite State College
Selectboard from 2005 to 2007
Lived in Bethlehem over 50years
Nurse for 40 years
Health educator
Red Cross volunteer
Has co-authored several grants,worked on parenting programs, taught at Granite State College
Selectboard from 2005 to 2007
Gerald Blanchard for Selectmen on March 8, 2011
A Candidate with an open mind who exhibits a strong belief in Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, Accountability and Transparency in Government
• Over 30 years in Regional Sales Management which entailed contract negotiation and conflict resolution
• Managed & Developed Multi-Million Dollar Accounts and established realistic budgets
• Bethlehem resident & Taxpayer for 10 years
• Member & Elder of the Whitefield Advent Christian Church
• Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal for service in Vietnam
• Married for 27 years
• 5 Children, 13 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren
Vote Gerald Blanchard for Selectmen on March 8, 2011
It’s time we pull together for the overall good of Bethlehem
• Over 30 years in Regional Sales Management which entailed contract negotiation and conflict resolution
• Managed & Developed Multi-Million Dollar Accounts and established realistic budgets
• Bethlehem resident & Taxpayer for 10 years
• Member & Elder of the Whitefield Advent Christian Church
• Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal for service in Vietnam
• Married for 27 years
• 5 Children, 13 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren
Vote Gerald Blanchard for Selectmen on March 8, 2011
It’s time we pull together for the overall good of Bethlehem
Smugglers Bring Guns to a Fight, U.S. Border Agents Bring Bean Bags, Border Agent Killed ... Duh
Border Patrol agents shot beanbags at a group of suspected bandits before the men returned fire during a confrontation in a remote canyon, killing agent Brian Terry with a single gunshot, records show.
http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/2011/03/agent-killed-in-border-fight-fired.html
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