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The Threat of Sustainable Development

"The imposition of environmental regulations has become the greatest threat to ownership and control of private property. Our Supreme Court has now declared that there is no private property and that any community is free to take any property it desires for private development -- all for the common good of the community. "We have accepted the rise of a horde of powerful non-elected government agencies like planning commissions, transportation commissions, homeowners associations, neighborhood development councils, historic preservation councils, and stake-holder councils -- and we call them a proper role for government.

Sarah Palin’s internet hacker sentenced to federal incarceration

David C. Kernell, 23, was sentenced on Friday to only one year and one day in prison for intentionally accessing without authorization the e-mail account of former Alaska governor and GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, as well as the charge of obstruction of justice. But there was never a mention of his affiliation with the discredited advocacy group ACORN.

Where Was the First Ribbon Candy Invented?

By Virginia A. Lutz, eHow Contributor Credit is given to F.B. Washurn for inventing the first ribbon candy in Brockton, Massachusetts, in a small area within the Washburn Bakery. A few of the other first products of Washburn were the coconut bar and the peanut bar. F.B. Washburn is one of the oldest known candy makers in the United States and has established a firm foundation in the New England area.

Mark Levin and the Book That Changed America

By Jeffrey Lord "The time hath found us." -- Thomas Paine Common Sense, 1776

The Brazilian Court invites Snowbirds to spend the holidays in the tropics

PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club -- an icon of Palm Beach -- offers guests the chance to get away to warmer days with the Holiday in the Tropics Package. To celebrate the first season of the new Brazilian Court Beach Club, snowbirds are invited to kick off their snowshoes, slip into sandals and spend the holiday enveloped in the warmth of Palm Beach Island. Starting at $359, guests enjoy a Parisian breakfast for two at the renowned Café Boulud, personal town car service to access the private sands of Palm Beach and a $50 credit to use throughout the hotel, from Nov. 1 – Dec. 25, 2010.

Spicy Strawberry-Glazed pork chops

Ingredients # Strawberry-Glazed pork chops 1 ½ cups red wine ½ cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean zest of half an orange dash hot sauce dash 4 cup California Strawberries 1 tsp cornstarch 4 one-in loin pork chops Salt and black pepper 4 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Strawberry CheeSeCake Parfait

Ingredients 1lb Clam Shell Package California strawberries, stemmed and sliced 4 tbsp sugar 1 pkg light cream cheese, softened 3 tbsp skim milk 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup light whipped topping or whipping cream 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Directions - In bowl, toss strawberries with 2 tbsp (30mL) of sugar; cover and set aside. - In mixer bowl, beat cheese, milk, juice and remainder of sugar until smooth, fold in whipped topping or whipped cream.

Vision airlines announces low-fare service between Niagara Falls, Northwest Florida and Miami

SUWANEE, GA. Vision Airlines announces the launch of its low-fare, non-stop air service between Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) and one-stop service to Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning Dec. 17, 2010, with rates starting at $79 each way.

Veteran’s Day

I had the impression that our President would attend a gathering to honor our Veterans today, eat turkey with our Veterans for thanksgiving, a president tradition. Last year at this time, Obama was more interested in promoting a praying center at 9/11.

Remembering Heroes

I would like to add another group of Heroes that are often overlooked, but have played a major role in many theaters of combat.

Our Veterans Fought, Suffered and Died for a Free Canada, Not An Islamic One

The two best ways to honor our veterans on this November 11 are to remember what they fought, suffered and died for in the first place and to refuse to surrender to those who want to take our hard-won freedoms away. Veterans went to war to keep freedom's light burning brightly, to keep it from being extinguished. Our freedom remains threatened to this day and their sacrifices would be in vain if we lost it, which is entirely possible.

Courts get a new way to discriminate against fathers

Dear friends, If you are a father, if you might become a father, if you have a father, or even if you just love a father, this message is for you.

Muslim militants attack church in Baghdad, Iraq

(Sources: AP, Assyrian International News Agency, Open Doors) On October 31, at least 46 Christians were killed and more than 80 others severely injured when Islamic militants stormed the Syriac Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Salvation in Baghdad's Karrada district during Mass.

UNESCO and Legal Realities

First of all let me say that this article is one of the most informative well referenced articles that I have managed to find concerning the UNESCO resolution. As an Australian, I am quite appalled at the resolution and am determined to write an informative, referenced letter to members of Australian parliament and other organisations.

Lest we forget

It is the VETERAN , not the preacher, Who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN , not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the press.

Veterans Day 2010: Meet the challenge

Editor's note: On this Veterans Day, a reprint of a very special Trib editorial. Today should remind all Americans that we owe a debt too profound for mere dollars to repay -- our debt of gratitude for the sacrifices made by those in our nation's military.

Iranian Nuclear Weapons Threat

Although Iran continues to claim its nuclear development program is designed for peaceful purposes, U.S. intelligence services believe Iran is developing nuclear weapons.

Tweeting Abortion

By Tim Drake, NC Register

The Climate Coincidence

By Dr. David Whitehouse It seems probable that 2010 will be in terms of global annual average temperature statistically identical to the annual temperatures of the past decade. Some eminent climatologists, such as Professor Phil Jones of the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit, suggest the global annual average temperatures haven’t changed for the past 15 years. We are reaching the point where the temperature standstill is becoming the major feature of the recent global warm period that began in 1980. In brief, the global temperature has remained constant for longer than it has increased. Perhaps this should not be surprising as in the seven decades since 1940 the world has gotten warmer in only two of them, and if one considers each decade individually the increase in temperature in each has barely been statistically significant. Only when the warming in the 1980’s is added to that of the first half of the 1990’s does the change exceed the noise in the system.

Redistricting Reality Ahead for Cocky G.O.P.

JAMES WARREN, Chicago News Cooperative Joe Walsh, the most implausible of apparent Republican victors last week, may soon head to Washington to represent Illinois’s Eighth Congressional District. But he, along with several other Republican winners, had best not spend much decorating their offices.