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The Wall Street Journal recently pointed out that when it comes to job and energy security, President Barack Obama simply doesn't get it. The WSJ is right. For all his soaring rhetoric, the President's September "jobs speech" demonstrated zero insight into how America could really grow its economy while reducing its dependence on Mideast oil, as that region becomes ever more chaotic.
Despite his abilities as a campaigner, Obama continues to demonstrate his inabilities as a leader. The nation has suffered because of Obama for three years. Hopefully, there's only one more year to go.
The WSJ reported how briskly Canada's economy has recovered from the crash of 2008 and how secure Canada is when it comes to its energy self-sufficiency.
"Canada has recovered all the jobs it lost in the 2009 recession, and Alberta's oil sands are no small part of that. The province is on track to become the world's second-largest oil producer, after Saudi Arabia, within 10 years. Meanwhile Mr. Obama clings to his subsidies for solar panels and his religious faith in green jobs."
Obama is not alone with his Green dreams. Liberals in entertainment have been back at it, protesting Alberta's oil sand projects on Canada's Parliament Hill.
A core issue for the latest protest has been blocking the construction of TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline. Liberals want to make sure that permits for its construction are blocked. What they don't take into account is that the construction of the XL pipeline would mean an investment of $20 billion. And according to TransCanada, the project construction phase will result in 13,000 direct hires and 118,000 indirect jobs in the United States.
That is the benefit from just one project. According to a study commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute and released last month, pro-development policies in fossil fuels in the U.S. and Canada could create an additional 1.4 million jobs, and raise more than $800 billion in additional government revenue over the next two decades.
It is estimated that Alberta's oil and gas industry supports 30,000 jobs plus hundreds of thousands of indirect jobs in industries such as construction and manufacturing. Because of petroleum, the province has an unemployment rate of 5.6 percent.
And it turns out that having a strong oil sands industry in Alberta is good for America. There are almost 1,000 U.S. companies doing work in the Alberta oil sector.
What America needs is for Washington to open offshore drilling as well as domestic oil and gas exploration in the arctic. Such programs would create jobs and allow us to finally tell the Arabs to choke on their oil.
Hollywood Must Love Islam
Obama either believes in the science fiction fantasy that affordable renewable energy will be developed any day, or he simply won't give up a devilish deal with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies — most notably the decade-long commitment to support Saudi Arabia, regardless of how many terrorists are born and bred there. What secret arrangements Obama may have with the House of Saud, I can only guess.
What puzzles me more is why some U.S. celebrities hate Canadian crude even if it means being dependent on the brethren of Osama bin Laden.
Most people in the entertainment business probably could not find Saudi Arabia on a map. But this boot that is planted in the heart of the Mideast is controlled by a tribe of billionaires who have grand ambitions — even if they have to bootstrap jihadism to keep their oil fiefdom together.
While I am all for keeping ducks safe from oil ponds, I am much more worried about a much bigger evil: the House of Saud.
So what is the real Saudi Arabia like? My only information comes from the news, books and the stories my dad told me after he returned from a month-long business trip to the Kingdom in 1962.
Dad interviewed Prince Fahd bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud for his publication, OilWeek Magazine. The Prince, who would become known as one of Saudi Arabia's most progressive leaders, was a good host. My father was able to see some Holy Shrines and the Ghawar Oil Field, by far the largest conventional oil field in the world. And just so my old man didn't get bored, he also got some front-row tickets to a public beheading.
In the decades since then, Saudi Arabia hasn't changed much. The Toronto Star reported that the Kingdom recently beheaded a man for, believe it or not, sorcery.
What Obama and his liberals don't understand is that Green technologies don't work and Alberta's oil sands are a far better option than depending on Arab oil, especially Saudi oil.
Keep in mind that 15 of the 19 hijackers on 9/11 were Saudi born. Also remember that the House of Saud launched not one but two oil embargoes on the United States. If you remain unconvinced that the majority of Saudis (including the royal family) hate America, pick up Robert Lacey's recent book Inside the Kingdom: Kings, Clerics, Modernists, Terrorists, and the Struggle for Saudi Arabia.
Lacey's book is a chilling examination of the changes that have happened between U.S. and Saudi relations over the past three decades and how the majority of Saudis despise the United States even as they are gleefully happy to sell the country their enormous reservoirs of oil.
Lacey recounts how one young Saudi science teacher was horrified as he watched the planes crash into the Twin Towers on 9/11. The man shared his outrage with other teachers who warned him that he must keep his opinions to himself and not dare make the mistake of talking to his students about the terror attack. Another teacher warned him: "If an Islamic court finds that your thoughts are 'secular,' they take that to mean that you're a Muslim who has renounced the faith, that you're an 'apostate.' And the penalty for apostasy is death."
Most disturbing is the quote Lacey attributes to Prince Amr Al-Faisal, a member of the House of Saud and a well-known Saudi businessman. "As a Muslim, I condemn what bin Laden did. But the Saudis are daring people, and it is not surprising that one of the most daring terrorists in the world should be a Saudi. As many Muslims saw it, the falling of the twin towers was a lesson to the pride and complacency of the Americans. It gave them just a little taste of what the Muslims have been going through."
Do we face a future in which the United States will have to depend on the likes of Saudi Arabia for our energy needs — this tribe of Bedouins, most of whom hate the United States? It seems so. Obama is counting on his coalition of Greens to block Alberta oil sands projects and restrict U.S. oil and gas exploration.
I suggest you ask yourself this when you vote next year: Is Obama a President that the United States can afford?
Yours in good times and bad,
John Myers
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BRANDON–Lake Region's baseball season came to a close last week, as the 7th seed lost to the number two seed Otter Valley Otters 6-0 in quarterfinal play.
Despite the second round loss, coach Eric Degre was pleased with his team's season, posting on the Rangers website, "It was a great baseball season for the Rangers! Well done men!"
Otter Valley got off to the fast start, touching Ranger starter Matt Messier for a pair of runs in the first.
The Otters would slowly add to their lead, scoring again in the second, once in the fourth, and twice in the fifth.
The Northern Star had her official maiden voyage on Lake Memphremagog with a dedicated crew, a smiling captain in uniform, good food, good weather and happy passengers. Read about it in Friday's edition of The Newport Daily Express for June 7, 2013.
This weekend, the Vermont Special Olympics will be held at the University of Vermont, Athletes from all over the state are making a "run for the gold." Read about it in Friday's edition of The Newport Daily Express for June 7, 2013.
The mayor of Stanstead, Quebec, is throwing a party to celebrate American/Canadian relations as symbolized by Canusa Avenue. Read about it in Friday's edition of The Newport Daily Express for June 7, 2013.
OTTER VALLEY-The curtain closed on the Lake Region Rangers' softball season Wednesday, as the girls in blue fell to Otter Valley 10-2.
"It's not like they (Otter Valley) knocked the cover off of the ball. They 10 hits, but 3 were bunts singles, and 3 more were squirrely little squib hits.
"But their hits were timely, and when you walk 8 and make a few errors, there was always someone on base when they did get a hit. We had two or three of the hardest hit balls all day, but right at someone. Their shortstop and catcher were outstanding defensively," said LR coach Matt Tinker.
SOUTH BURLINGTON–How important is one run?
Pretty darn important if you ask North Country coach Brian Bonvechio.
With nobody out and the Falcons trailing 2-0 in the top of the third of their play-down game with South Burlington, Jared Hussey crossed home plate, but the umpires ruled that he did not touch the dish, and was thusly called out.
North Country's next batter Tyler Sanville would hit into an inning-ending double-play, killing off the Falcons' momentum.
For the full story, see the Express on 6-6-13.
ORLEANS-Undaunted by facing an unknown team without their ace on the mound, No. 7 seeded Lake Region knocked off No. 10 Harwood 8-4 behind a strong performance from Dustin Bathalon in Division II high school baseball play-down action Tuesday afternoon.
Sophomore Logan Harper paced the Rangers with a trio of hits and three RBIs, followed by Matt Messier (three hits) and Josh Locke (two hits).
For the full story, see the Express on 6-6-13.
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Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? For children under 18 in communities served by the Lunchbox wagon, a meal can be had for free. Adults have to pay, but they can get nutritious food and a farmer's market of goodies on wheels. For more of this story and a schedule, read Thursday's edition of The Newport Daily Express for June 6, 2013.
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CLAYTON Iberdrola Renewables will pursue the Horse Creek Wind Farm project, but could deviate from its latest plan.
Breaking its monthslong silence since January, the developer of the proposed wind project in Clayton told town officials it is modifying its proposal in response to poor economic conditions, coupled with regulatory uncertainty.
Whether the Spanish energy giant means to downsize its 48-turbine, 96-megawatt wind project proposed in Clayton is unknown. But it now seems unlikely that the company will ditch Horse Creek Wind and move out of Clayton as it did in the nearby town of Hammond.
Poor economic conditions, coupled with regulatory uncertainty at the federal and state level, have limited wind development at many projects across the country, including ours here in Jefferson County, project manager Jenny L. Briot said in her recent letter to Clayton Town Supervisor Justin A. Taylor.
In December, the developer notified the state Public Service Commission of its intent to seek a state Article X siting review, but told the Times in January that it was unsure whether to move forward with the proposed project with so many uncertainties surrounding the wind industry.
The pending expiration of the wind production tax credit a federal incentive that provides $23 per megawatt of electricity generated for the first decade of a wind farms operation in particular would render the project financially unfeasible.
Even if Congress extends the program by a year before it expires at the end of 2013, Iberdrola would be hard pressed to get shovels in the ground by Dec. 31, 2014, to be eligible for the tax credit.
As you know, evaluating different turbine types, what we know about the winds behavior at the site and the variety of setback requirements means a wide variety of possible configurations. So we havent ruled anything out, including making it smaller, Iberdrola spokesman Paul N. Copleman said Monday in an email to the Times.
At this point, he said, it is premature to speculate on a timeline and the company will research and present to the community the best configuration for the Horse Creek project before seeking a permit for the work.
In her letter, Ms. Briot said the projects development team plans to make modifications to Horse Creek that will improve the economics and efficiency of this project.
Without sharing any further details on the planned modifications, Ms. Briot vaguely hinted at changes in the projects boundary and placement of wind turbines as well.
Our development team has begun to evaluate these changes and will determine what additional field work is needed to propose a draft layout. Well look at environmental factors, electrical and civil engineering requirements, different turbine types, evaluate sound and viewshed impacts and consider a wide range of permitting requirements that apply, Ms. Briot said in her letter.
Mr. Taylor said the Town Councils position remains unchanged.
The towns position is that if an application were to be received by the PSC, we ask that strong consideration be given to Home Rule, our local zoning ordinance and the years of effort that municipal staff and local officials have dedicated to this issue, Mr. Taylor said in an email.
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CARTHAGE — An area veteran is reaching out to the community to bring holiday cheer to deployed soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division.
Nearly four years ago, Susan J. Perfetto of Calcium started organizing card-making events with schools, the JROTC Unit, Girl Scout troops and churches to send handmade cards to soldiers overseas.
It started with sending Christmas cards but then expanded to sending cards for Valentine's Day and Easter.
"I hope we can do Memorial Day or Flag Day also," said Mrs. Perfetto, a Navy Vietnam veteran.
"My ex-husband was in Vietnam for two tours and, when he came home, he was not welcomed by our country. I want to make a difference to our men and women who are fighting for our freedom," she said.
When she came to the north country in 2009, she began sending care packages and letters to deployed troops. Due to financial and health issues, she has "had to find another way to make that difference."
"God showed me the way and gave me the tools to do it," she said of her Soldiermama Troop Greeting Cards venture. She said the cards give "hope and encouragement to our soldiers."
Mrs. Perfetto has a son in the National Guard in Pennsylvania who is deployed to Kuwait.
"I needed a name when I did the newsletter for his" family readiness group, Mrs. Perfetto said. "His first sergeant called me 'Mama,' so I became Soldiermama."
Mrs. Perfetto said she has gotten positive feedback from soldiers who have received the cards.
A soldier in Afghanistan wrote, "We have received the cards that the kids made and I have passed them around to the whole company and they love them. Many of the soldiers have decided to keep some and hang them in their offices and tents."
Soldiermama Troop Greeting Cards supports six companies totaling about 250 soldiers.
Mrs. Perfetto said they always are in need of more cards.
Lowville Middle School, Carthage High School JROTC and Girl Scouts Troop 50087 all have made cards for the cause.
"They are doing an awesome job. The staff and principal are supporting us all the way. The kids are using kid magic on the cards," she said of the Lowville students.
"JROTC at Carthage has a more mature approach with funny jokes for Valentine's Day, and the Girl Scouts did a good job, too. There are three girls from the troop who will receive their silver awards as Cadets for the hard work of doing over 700 Christmas Cards. It took us months to get it all together."
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42 U.S. Code § 4992 - Authority to establish and operate special volunteer and demonstration programs
(a) In general
The Director is authorized to conduct special volunteer programs for demonstration programs, or award grants to or enter into contracts with public or nonprofit organizations to carry out such programs. Such programs shall encourage wider volunteer participation on a full-time, part-time, or short-term basis to further the purpose of this part, and identify particular segments of the poverty community that could benefit from volunteer and other antipoverty efforts.
(b) Assignment and support of volunteers
The assignment of volunteers under this section, and the provision of support for such volunteers, including any subsistence allowances and stipends, shall be on such terms and conditions as the Director shall determine to be appropriate, but shall not exceed the level of support provided under section 4955 of this title. Projects using volunteers who do not receive stipends may also be supported under this section.
(c) Criteria and priorities
In carrying out this section and section 4993 of this title, the Director shall establish criteria and priorities for awarding grants and entering into contracts under this part in each fiscal year. No grant or contract exceeding $100,000 shall be made under this part unless the recipient of the grant or contractor has been selected by a competitive process that includes public announcement of the availability of funds for such grant or contract, general criteria for the selection of recipients or contractors, and a description of the application process and application review process.
Source(Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 122,Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 401; Pub. L. 94–293, § 3(a),May 27, 1976, 90 Stat. 525; Pub. L. 96–143, § 7(a)–(c), Dec. 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 1075, 1076; Pub. L. 98–288, §§ 12, 30 (b)(2),May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 192, 197; Pub. L. 99–551, §§ 6(a), 10 (d), (i)(4),Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3074, 3077, 3078; Pub. L. 101–204, title III, § 301,Dec. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 1813; Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 331,Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 903.)
1993—Pub. L. 103–82amended section generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which related to: in subsec. (a), youthful offender incarceration alternatives, veterans educational opportunities, drug abusers counseling, assistance to victims of domestic violence, periods of service, and identification of segments of poverty community which could benefit from volunteer and other antipoverty efforts; in subsec. (b), assignment of volunteers, and terms and conditions; in subsec. (c), allowances, supports, services, and stipends for part-time and full-time volunteers; in subsec. (d), establishment of criteria for grants and contracts, competitive process, maximum amount, and multiple grants or contracts; and in subsec. (e), prohibition on use of funds for certain State offices.
1989—Subsec. (d)(3), (4). Pub. L. 101–204, § 301(a), added par. (3) and redesignated former par. (3) as (4).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101–204, § 301(b), added subsec. (e).
1986—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 99–551, §§ 6(a), 10 (d), inserted "(including Indian reservations)" and substituted "offenders, a program" and "veterans, a program" for "offenders; a program" and "veterans; a program", respectively.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–551, § 10(i)(4), substituted "the Director" for "he" before "shall prescribe".
1984—Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 98–288, § 30(b)(2), substituted "4953(f)" for "4953(d)".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–288, § 12, added subsec. (d).
1979—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–143, § 7(a), (b), designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted "in urban and rural areas" after "volunteer programs" and ", a program of assistance to victims of domestic violence, a program to provide technical and management assistance to distressed communities, a program designed to provide personal and group financial counseling to low-income and fixed-income individuals (utilizing volunteers with specialized or technical expertise), and a Helping Hand program" after "drug abusers", inserted provisions authorizing the Director to provide for the recruitment, selection, and training of volunteers in carrying out programs authorized by this part, and added par. (2).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–143, § 7(c), inserted provisions permitting support payments to part-time volunteers enrolled for at least 20 hours of service per week for at least 26 consecutive weeks and provisions applying sections 4953 (b), (d), 4954 (d), and 4955 (a) of this title to full-time full-year volunteers whose service is similar in character to that of VISTA volunteers.
1976—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94–293inserted provision authorizing the Director to undertake and support volunteer service programs, and recruit, etc., volunteers to carry out this part.
Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
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The folks at iFixit got their hands on a final version of Apple's new MacBook Pro with Retina Display this week, and what did they do? They tore it apart. Here are a couple of things they found:
- Samsung SSD and Hynix RAM cannot be upgraded. You'll have to decide upfront how much capacity you'll need over the life of your MacBook Pro.
- The battery is glued to the housing and the display is fused into the assembly. Replacing the battery or the display will be expensive.
Maybe the amount of power packed into the MacBook Pro will somewhat make up for this criticism. The laptop is packing 95% of juice. That's enough for seven hours of power. Even for some of the smartphones and tablets out there that kind of battery life is a stretch.


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On May 18, one of those relays will be held in Niagara Falls, New York.
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We want to consult a representative cross-section of the European Space Research community on areas of potential interest in the next framework programme.
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You'd be forgiven for thinking that the object below looks a bit boring. It is, in fact, an actual piece of the M1, cored by the Transport Research Laboratory. Everyone knows the M1 as the backbone of Britain, but who likes it? Very few I suspect. Although, where would we be without motorways? Probably not stuck in a traffic jam "somewhere on the M1" I'd say!
The M1 was the first full-length motorway to open between Watford and Rugby in 1959 and was later extended to London and Yorkshire. It is fair to say that the opening of the M1 revolutionised motor travel in the UK, becoming a national lifeline linking the North and the South. When built, it was expected to carry 13,000 vehicles a day, but now carries over 88,000! This causes no end of congestion, misery and above all: a negative impact on the environment.
So, what can be done to make our motorways handle this increasing volume of traffic? Many think that it is not the motorways themselves that are the problem, but the sheer amount of vehicles that use them. Others think that we do need to adapt Britain's motorways to meet today's demands of travelling and logistics, but how? What is the future of Britain's motorways?
The government has committed to a six year, £6billion investment programme to improve strategic roads. However, the AA argues that there should be no need for new major motorways across green fields. So what's the answer? Well, some say that using the hard shoulder at busy periods will increase the desired capacity. Also, introducing 'pay lanes' would diminish the need to destroy countryside in order to build new roads or widen existing ones. The AA says that motorway widening would represent good value for money by reducing congestion and may be more sustainable than temporary fixes like using the hard shoulder.
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WOONSOCKET ŌĆō A North Kingstown lawmaker is threatening to rally a boycott of Sovereign Bank if she finds out the bank closed its accounts with a local firearms dealer for political reasons.
ŌĆ£If I find out this is true IŌĆÖm going to close my account with Sovereign Bank and recommend all the Second Amendment people in Rhode Island do the same,ŌĆØ State Rep. Doreen Costa (R-Dist. 31) told The Call. ŌĆ£Banks shouldnŌĆÖt be choosing their customers because theyŌĆÖre in a certain kind of business. ThatŌĆÖs just stupid.ŌĆØ
Costa, an advocate for strong gun ownership rights, was reacting to the experience of Bullseye Shooting Supplies, a firearm and hunting supply store on Park Avenue for nearly three decades.
Paul Connolly, the owner of the store, says he received a letter from the Sovereign bank branch on Social Street about April 3 advising him that it was closing his business and personal accounts.
The letter didnŌĆÖt provide a reason, and when he asked for one the bank manager told him she was just doing what she was told, Connolly told The Call.
ŌĆ£Here I am a gun store and all of a sudden, out of the blue, they donŌĆÖt want to do business with me, but they would not give me a reason,ŌĆØ he said. ŌĆ£They just said, ŌĆśGet outŌĆÖ and I canŌĆÖt think of any other reason than that IŌĆÖm in the gun business.ŌĆØ
He said his wife had a personal account with Sovereign and the bank told her it was terminating that account as well. They moved about $325,000 in all to Navigant Credit Union.
ŌĆ£They were very happy to get the business,ŌĆØ said Connolly.
Sovereign BankŌĆÖs official media contacts did not return phone calls or emails inquiring about ConnollyŌĆÖs experience on Friday.
Costa said she has already scheduled a meeting with Connolly at his place of business today. She said she wants to see the letter he received, find out who signed it and request a meeting to discuss it with the bank president.
ŌĆ£If I donŌĆÖt get any satisfaction there IŌĆÖll go higher up,ŌĆØ said Costa, a member of the National Rifle Association.
Some pro-gun activists believe ConnollyŌĆÖs experience may be part of a trend associated with the political fallout from the Dec. 14 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Twenty children and six teachers were shot to death in the incident, which became the catalyst for President Obama to propose new federal reforms on certain types of firearms and ammunition. Similar reforms have trickled down to legislative bodies in numerous states, including Rhode Island, where Costa has opposed many of the proposals initiated by Gov. Lincoln Chafee.
Jack Peters, the legislative chairman of the Federated Rhode Island SportsmenŌĆÖs Clubs, told the online news site Watchdog.org recently that he believes what happened to Connolly is tied to a deliberate political strategy to strain the resources of gun manufacturers so theyŌĆÖll have fewer resources to devote to lobbying.
ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs happening at the national level and itŌĆÖs happening here locally,ŌĆØ Peters was quoted as saying, calling Sovereign bank and others ŌĆ£hostile to gun shops. But the credit unions are a viable alternative.ŌĆØ
John Frances, the proprietor of Competition Shooting Supplies in Pawtucket, agrees.
ŌĆ£Over the past few years, around the country there have been other dealers who have had these experiences,ŌĆØ he said. ŌĆ£It is not uncommon anymore.ŌĆØ
Francis couldnŌĆÖt cite any specific examples, but there is certainly evidence that politicians have publicly pressured banks to get out of the gun business. It was widely reported this winter that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel sent letters to TD Bank and Bank of America suggesting they stop lending money to major gun manufacturers if they didnŌĆÖt come out in favor of the gun control measures proposed by Obama, his former boss. Bank of America is known to have had strained relationships with gun manufacturers even before EmanuelŌĆÖs actions.
Sovereign Bank is a subsidiary of the Santander Group, which is headquartered in Spain, where human rights activists have condemned the company for holding a high number of investments in the weapons industry.
A Woonsocket native, Connolly has owned Bullseye Shooting Supplies for 29 years, a business that grew out of his passion for hunting. Before launching Bullseye, he used to own a gun shop in Vermont, where he hunted and also worked as a police officer part-time.
Connolly, who wears a hip-holstered Glock semi-automatic while heŌĆÖs behind the counter of his gun shop, says the feared crackdown on weapons has actually been a boon for business. For a while, it was difficult to obtain some types of weapons that gun enthusiasts thought might be banned, and some kinds of ammunition continue to be in short supply.
ŌĆ£Twenty-two caliber ammunition is almost impossible to find,ŌĆØ he says. ŌĆ£We try to save a little for customers we know are also buying guns.ŌĆØ
Until he received the cutoff letter, Connolly says he had been doing business with Sovereign or one of its predecessor banks at the same location since the founding of Bullseye Shooting Supplies.
Switching banks on short notice didnŌĆÖt cause him any lasting harm, he said, although the timing could have been better.
ŌĆ£The letter came the week before I was going on vacation,ŌĆØ he said. ŌĆ£I had to order checks. I couldnŌĆÖt pay any bills until I had checks. I had to scramble. It was a major inconvenience.ŌĆØ


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The 650-foot smokestack at the Somerset coal-fired power plant in Niagara County billows plumes of smoke carrying greenhouse gases that can be seen on a clear day all the way across Lake Ontario in Toronto.
The amount - 3.8 million tons in 2011 - makes the coal plant the top greenhouse gas polluter in New York State. That's equivalent to the emissions from 712,893 cars annually.
Western New York has two other facilities that rank in the state's top 10 of greenhouse gas polluters: coal-fired power plants CR Huntley in the Town of Tonawanda and NRG Dunkirk in the City of Dunkirk.
It's no surprise that all 10 of the top greenhouse gas producers in New York are power plants, but the only coal-fired plants on the list are from this region. The other plants use oil and natural gas.
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For the past 20 years, my husband has worked in the restaurant business. Recently, he and my daughter, who also works in the industry, have been telling me about a phenomena that makes me feel sad, and quite honestly, angry. Like anywhere in our lives, we are going to run into all kinds of people doing all kinds of things. We are all familiar with people cutting us off in traffic, the occasional obscene finger gestures thrown our way from a passing window, the rude comments from people in stores, the callous service we get from restaurant servers…the list goes on and on…
This new thing, though, is particularly disheartening. My husband and daughter hate it when the "Christians" come in to their restaurant. Armed with Bibles under their arms, they gather at the restaurant for Bible Study. They throw about God Bless You's at the same time they complain about prices. They boldly ask for things for free, or act surprised that there would be a charge for the extras they have asked for. They loudly preach to their audience about Jesus's love, and yet they steal…that's right…steal sweeteners and napkins, and whatever else that isn't nailed down. Their orders are never right, not that it could possibly be their fault, and the employees are treated like second-class citizens. After taking up tables for extremely large periods of time, they leave nothing in way of compensation for their servers, but leave their tables totally thrashed, as if it is their right to have others clean up after them. The employees hate to see them coming.
Sometimes I want so badly to go in on the nights these "holy" people come in and ask them what exactly their goal is. If the goal is to have some sort of exclusive country-club membership to a God club, then kudos…well done. No one wants to be in your God Gang. Maybe you could spread your elitist, self-serving agenda at some other restaurant. Evidently, the spirit of the Pharisees and the Sadducee's is alive and well in America today.
The fruits of the Holy Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. How do you propose to show Jesus to those around you when your actions are so demeaning, rude, arrogant, and self-serving? What is your purpose in the Kingdom of God? Are you a representative of Jesus, or are you using Christianity to further your own goals?
We should always assume people will be watching us when we least expect it. And it is of no consequence to God whether or not we think someone is worthy to be in our "club". The girl taking your order at a drive-thru or the homeless man begging on the corner…both were created in God's image, no more and no less than you or me. … This isn't about club membership. It is about life and death, heaven and hell. It is war-time, with satan leading a very skilled attack on every aspect of our lives every single day. You're a tool — we all are. But you should know who's wielding you.
I completely understand that as Christians, we all have to start somewhere. And I emphatically agree with Bible studies. But my question is aimed at the leaders of these Bible studies. It would seem to me that if you are ready to teach other Christians, you'd be more sensitive to how your behaviors will reflect on your God. We are known by our fruits, are we not? We aren't going to be perfect, but we should remember who we are representing….
What good is all of these theological discussions on Adam's belly button if just eating a meal at a restaurant drives people away from God??
If you aren't helping us, then you're hurting us. If saving souls isn't your goal, there are some serious questions you should be asking yourself.
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From the Pro: Knowing carry distance can help your game
Distance control is a key element to lower scores.
It is very important to know how far you can hit each one of your clubs from divot to divot.
Divot to divot means from the point of contact with the clubhead to where the ball lands.
Knowing your carry distance with your clubs takes the guesswork out of shot selection and allows you to add or subtract distance, depending on the elements you are playing in.
There are usually 10 to 15 yards carry distance between iron clubs with no wind and from a level lie.
If you can carry an 8-iron 140 yards, then you should hit a 7-iron a maximum of 155 yards.
When determining your carry distance, swing smoothly and stay on balance throughout your swing.
A very important factor in distance control is your irons themselves.
Make sure the lofts are set properly from club to club. There are usually 3 degrees of loft between your low irons and 4 degrees between the 5-iron through wedge.
Factors that effect carry distance are wind elevation you are playing in and temperature.
The ball will carry less distance in cold weather, but will carry about 2 percent further for every 1,000 feet of elevation.
Understanding distance control can make playing a lot easier.
— Lee Martin is the director of instruction at River Ridge Golf Course. He can be reached at 377-9629.
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The Mets have picked up the 2013 options for David Wright and R.A. Dickey, reports Jon Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
The Mets held a $16 million option for Wright and a $5 million option for Dickey – both can become free agents after the 2013 season.
The Mets had until tomorrow to execute their option on Wright and until Friday to execute their option on Dickey.
Michael Baron, ContributorThis isn't unexpected at all. There was no chance the Mets would decline their options on either. They're no-brainer, inexpensive options. The question now is when all parties will come to a resolution on extensions beyond 2013, and how these options will play into those potential new deals.
As I said earlier, I'm confident the Mets will get a deal done with Wright. However, I'm less optimistic about Dickey, and I can see the Mets try and deal him this winter. The team reportedly has concerns over his age, contract demands, and the wear and tear an 80 mph knuckleball is having on his arm. But the decision to extend or deal Dickey shouldn't come down to that. They would be in a better position to debate those issues if they were closer to a championship. Rather, it should be about whether or not Dickey's presence for the next few years makes them better, whether or not his presence makes the organization healthier, and whether or not he can help put the team on the quickest path to not only being successful in the short-term, but the ability to sustain success over the long-term.
Earlier today, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman said the Mets and Wright are engaged in discussions for a contract extension, but the negotiations are slow at this time.


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Seriously stylish and with a playful sense of fashion that tickles our sartorial fancy, Chinese stunner Liu Wen has had quite an impressive run over the past twelve months. For the S/S 10 shows, Wen walked for a record 70 labelsÂ--including Chanel, Chloe, Prada and BalenciagaÂ--making her the second most booked model on the season's runways. And as if all that jet-setting-par-catwalk wasn't enough to fill her jam-packed cal, she was recently anointed as the new spokesperson for Estee LauderÂ--and we're hardly surprised! With her glossy hair, high cheekbones, and endearing dimples, Wen is as much a breakout beauty as a style star, making her the perfect candidate for this month's Model off Duty.
When it comes to Wen's personal style, one of the aspects we adore most is her penchant for mixing it up. Unlike some models who may reach for a go-to uniform when they're hanging out behind-the-scenes, Wen has fun with a myriad of pieces. This playful sensibility allows her to seamlessly transition from polished to laid-back looks and often involves incorporating a bold pattern or texture into her ensemble. A prime example of this aesthetic is her cozy-cool outfit backstage at the Ralph Lauren F/W 09 show (top, right), where she paired light-wash Y-3 jeans and Dr. Martens 1460 Boots ($119.95) in Black Patent with a vibrant oversized vintage sweater that immediately imbued her look with a burst of cheer. Wen also displayed how to expertly wear a festive print backstage at the Pucci F/W 09 show (far right) when she opted for Topshop's Silk Heart Bomber from their Unique S/S 09 collection atop a Topshop plaid button down, Rag & Bone/Jean's Skinny Jeans ($180, 212.727.2990) in Used Black, and her clearly beloved Dr. Martens boots. The cheeky printed bomber adds a playful touch that offers an intriguing contrast to her boyish basics. Finally, Wen used a graphic Zara tee to punch up her Rag & Bone blazer, Rag & Bone/Jean Straight Jeans ($188, 212.727.2990) in Dover Wash, and signature Dr. Martens backstage at Anna Sui's F/W 09 show (bottom, center).
Yet, while Wen loves a compelling printÂ--and her combat bootsÂ--we like the way she sometimes utilizes other footwear to add the festivity to her ensemble, as she so impeccably displayed on more than one occasion when out and about during the Paris S/S 10 shows. Wearing a vintage graphic dress with a jean jacket and toting a Chanel carryall, Wen appeared lovely and ladylike, infusing her proclivity for textural intrigue in the form of Rochas Heels ($745) from their S/S 10 collection (bottom, left). That same season she also reached for a more streamlined silhouette, opting for menswear separates in the form of a vintage Japanese jacket, Balenciaga pants, and a Shanghai Tang button-down (top, middle). Of course, the highlight to her mix-and-matched suit is a strappy pair Givenchy shoesÂ--a very model-off-duty choice!
Finally, we love the fact that Wen isn't afraid to stray from a straight-leg silhouette and how she experiments with new trouser shapes. Backstage at Michael Kors F/W 10 she changed it up by opting for Thakoon's Parachute Pants ($490) tucked into Rag & Bone's Combat Heels ($495) in Gray, a Yigal Azrouel zip-up over 3.1 Phillip Lim's Gold Fringe Trimmed Western Button-Down Shirt ($425), and then once again incorporated a textural, hero piece with 3.1 Phillip Lim's Feather Bolero ($950) from the F/W 09 collection.
We know Wen's style might seem complex, but have no fear, dear readers, because we found that with a few key pieces, her chic and cheerful ensembles are easy to recreate. Start by lining your closet with a great pair of dark-colored jeans. We like BDG's Charcoal Denim Leggings ($39) for a great staple, skinny pair. Next, make sure to incorporate some intrigue in the form of a boldly graphic piece. One great selection is the absolutely adorable We Love Vera's High Seas Dress ($138), which we'd wear under a light-wash denim jacket like Wen for a summer shower or barbeque. If you prefer to go the route of a graphic tee and blazer combo, pull on Hellz Bellz Overtone Tee ($38) underneath Theory's Jamilla Blazer ($335) or Topshop's ¾ Sleeve Blazer ($125), both of which will instantly update a denim-centric look. However, if you're feeling really brazen and ready to dress outside the box, reach for a colorful sweater or eye-catching piece of printed outerwear; our top picks are Wildfox Couture's Faded Heart Sweatshirt ($108), Topshop's Large Heart Boyfriend Blazer ($110), or ASOS' Jersey Chain Print Bomber Jacket ($85). Throw Jalda's Italian Goat Aida Tote ($330) over your shoulder for a carry-all akin to Wen's go-to Chanel and you'll have a wardrobe that will have you looking as cool on-duty as Wen does off!
Yet, we couldn't leave you without addressing the finishing touch to your Wen-made look: her fabulous footwear, of course! For a tan pair that resemble Wen's Rochas heels, and which you can wear with tights when the weather turns cold, try Chelsea Crew's 40s Heels ($68) or Seychelles Cut-Out Platform Sandals ($170). If you're looking to up the sex appeal with a pair of strappy black sandals, we'd opt for Guess by Marciano's PM Narelle Cut-out Gladiator Sandals ($168), which you can use to add intrigue to a suit like Wen or pair with your LWD for a hot summer night. Finally, if it's a lace-up boot you're after, try Urban Outfitters' Victorian Spectator Boots ($98) or Topshop's Jaden Mid-Sack Boots ($125) which boast cool cut-outs.Â--Liza Kaplan
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The privatization of K-12 public education is a multi-faceted issue. In one of its forms, school districts sell advertising space on school district property, such as school buses. In another of its forms, school districts contract with companies to provide specific services, which range from running a school lunch program to operating an entire school.
Selling Advertising Space on School District Property
Selling advertising space on school property evokes heated arguments from many groups. Those who support it point to the limited budgets that many school districts face and the money that can be generated from private advertising to supplement these budgets. This increased funding, according to proponents, can be used to support instruction, athletics or other student activities.
Critics argue that allowing companies to sell advertising space on school district property provides private companies with inappropriate access to students and commercializes public property. Opponents also believe that by signing exclusive contracts with companies, school districts appear to endorse specific products and assist companies in gaining brand name loyalty from students.
Privatizing K-12 Education Services
Proponents believe that private companies can achieve economies of scale and greater efficiencies in the operation of public schools, and then devote the money obtained through these gains to improve teaching and learning. Supporters further assert that privatizing K-12 public education services frees schools from the constraints of a public bureaucracy and thus allows them to be more innovative. According to supporters, it increases the variety of schools within a community, which, when comibined with providing parents the opportunity to choose the most appropriate school for their children, forces schools to improve the quality of education services that they provide or risk losing students. Furthermore, low-performing schools with declining enrollments will be forced to close, thus increasing the overall quality of public education in a community.
Opponents believe that private companies operating public schools will make decisions based on increasing profits as opposed to improving teaching and learning. Critics also fear that in order to achieve cost savings, private companies will reduce staff or hire cheaper personnel. In addition, opponents feel that the distribution of taxpayer money to private companies is a misuse of public funds. From their perspective, while privatizing education services may help struggling schools stay afloat, it also may create private education monopolies with little or no accountability to the general public. Other critics assert that allowing private companies to provide education services diminishes a schools ability to pass on civic values and democracy and replaces it with a system focused on individual needs where teaching is a product and parents are the consumers.
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