Videos show upstate New York, Vermont Irene flooding

Image by The National Guard via FlickrThere are a few videos here at the link that shows some of the damage Irene's impact made. Be sure to check it out.
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Hurricane Irene never hit New York City in the apocalyptic, big-city disaster scenario that Mayor Michael Bloomberg had spelled out late last week, but the storm still managed to leave 5 million homes and businesses without power and at least two dozen dead, according to the Associated Press.
The storm caused some of the worst flooding in a century in Vermont, and also submerged small upstate New York towns that are just now able to take stock of the damage.
This ABC News report, below, shows the frightening flooding in New York and Vermont--including dramatic footage of a covered bridge washing out near Rockingham, Vermont:

A North Carolina road was completely washed out by the storm. You can see flood waters bisecting Highway 12, which connects Hatteras and Ocracoke islands to the mainland, in the video below. The collapse left more than 2,000 people on the island stranded from the North Carolina mainland. Six deaths have been reported in the state, most from falling trees.

Irene moves to Canada as US counts cost

 http://news.yahoo.com/york-dodges-irene-18-killed-east-coast-010851568.html

Click to see more images of Irene's aftermath.

The remnants of Irene reached Canada Monday after barreling through the northeastern United States where the storm claimed at least 18 lives and caused estimated economic damage of up to $7 billion.
Millions of people were without power along the East Coast after the huge storm -- now downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone -- passed over the Big Apple and headed for Canada.

The Miami-based National Hurricane Center warned late Sunday of "major river flooding occurring in parts of the northeast," after President Barack Obama cautioned that recovery efforts would last for "weeks or longer."

"I want people to understand that this is not over," Obama said in a short statement in the White House Rose Garden.

"I do want to underscore that the impacts of this storm will be felt for some time... Power may be out for days in some areas."

The governor of Vermont, Peter Shumlin, said his state was in "tough shape" while New York state's Andrew Cuomo warned of "tremendous flooding" in the Catskill Mountain area north of Manhattan.

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Arizona to allow concealed carry without permit

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  Arizona to allow concealed carry without permit

  
  In less than a week, Arizona residents will be allowed to carry a gun in their pocket or purse without needing paperwork to do so.
  
  Senate Bill 1108, which allows people to carry concealed guns with no permit or safety training, takes effect on July 29, the same day controversial immigration legislation is scheduled to begin enforcement. It makes Arizona the third state behind Alaska and Vermont, all supportive of gun rights, to enact a law that raises concerns for law enforcement.
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  These articles below have some good and interesting points. Being that this bill is taking effect in a few days. I figure people need to know the law.
  
  Is it a good thing? Yes in many ways. Can it be bad? Yes, for those that don't obey the laws.
  
  One this is to be sure of though. If your out to break the law or trying to mug somebody in Arizona. You might want to think again. With this law in effect. Anyone and almost everyone will have some kind of protection to defend themselves.
  
  One thing I like about the Ole West. Is the way they love to allow the people to protect themselves instead of depending on Government and Law enforcement. They have plenty of other things they need to worry about.
  
  As far as the ones that are out to do nothing but evil. Well. Just remember that anyone around you just may have the ability to take that attitude down now here in AZ.
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  Arizona Constitutional Carry (SB 1108) signed by Governor Brewer

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  Now, those without Concealed Carry Permits do NOT start carrying right away. This law will not go into effect until 90 days after ‘Sine Die’ which is 90 days after adjournment of this session.
  
  Also, because of the enormity of this new law, look for other laws to be amended to dovetail in with these changes.
  
  As it stands now,  although Arizona recognizes all other states permits, the need for those permits will no longer be required to conceal. However, under 4-229, the wording indicates that only an Arizona permit holder can conceal carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Also, the previous forbidden areas still apply.
  
  It is early stages, so be on the lookout for changes in the Arizona law concerning conceal carry. There are many sections that will see change to tie this all  together,  but for now remains unclear.
         
  The Phoenix Gun Rights Examiner - Douglas Little,  has already written about SB 1108 today.  He covers the ‘Law of Unintentional Consequences’ rather well.
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  I have to say the new laws do raise very good points and some bad ones as well.
  Like this below.
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  Arizona constitutional carry and the "Law of Unintended Consequences"

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  Positives
  

  • Arizona residents will no longer be subject to criminal penaties for the inadvertant concealment of an openly carried firearm either on their person or in a vehicle.  Further, it eliminates all of the confusion between what constitutes 'open' versus 'concealed' carry.
  • Arizona residents will no longer be required to attend training, pay a permit fee and be sure to renew their permit every five years in order to carry a concealed firearm.
  • Crime rates may drop significantly as a result of the new law.  Criminals will now be even more unsure about who might be carrying a concealed firearm.
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  Negatives
  

  • Eliminating the permit requirement will have a significant chilling effect on the cottage industry for CCW training in the state.  More than 1600 instructors state-wide depended on training revenues for either part-time or full-time wages.
  • Range revenues may drop statewide at both public and private shooting ranges. As one example, on any given weekend at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north Phoenix, more than 10 CCW courses involving 100 or more students are delivered.  As the legislation came nearer to passage, CCW course registrations were reportedly off over 75%.  At Ben Avery, revenue losses could exceed $100,000 per year based on reduced CCW training.  Reduced range revenues could result in increased usage fees or possible closures of under-utilized range facilties.
  • Lack of a training requirement could result in more citizens running afoul of the firearms laws in Arizona since they may not educate themselves and may not avail themselves of training since it is not required by law.
  • People wishing to carry a firearm for self-defense may do so without a full understanding of the law regarding the use of physical or deadly force in self defense.  Without that knowledge
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  Now be sure to read through the bill yourself. If you plan on owning one you will have to know all of this. Notice the parts crossed out as well. Here is the link
  
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Vt. farmer draws a line at US bid to bolster border

clipped from www.boston.com The Department of Homeland Security sees Morses Line as a weak link in the nation’s borders, attractive to terrorists trying to smuggle in lethal materials. The government is planning an estimated $8 million renovation here as part of a nationwide effort to secure border crossings. It intends to acquire 4.9 acres of border land on a dairy farm owned for three generations by the Rainville family. Last month, the Rainvilles learned that if they refuse to sell the land for $39,500, the government intends to seize it by eminent domain. clipped from www.boston.com “It is unsafe,’’ said Marco A. Lopez, spokesman for US Customs and Border Protection. “If there’s a weak link in the chain, that’s precisely what our enemies would target for getting things into the country,’’ she said. “It seems far-fetched to think that something like this could happen in beautiful Vermont. But before it happened, what American would have thought that someone would fly a plane into a building?’’

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Concealed Weapons Bill Closer To Reality In Arizona

clipped from www.personalliberty.com Lawmakers in the Arizona House of Representatives have adopted a bill that, if signed by the state’s governor, will allow people to carry concealed weapons without a permit, making the currently required background checks and classes unnecessary. The bill was passed in a 36-19 vote, and if Governor Jan Brewer signs it, as some commentators expect she will, Arizona will join Alaska and Vermont as the only three states that do not require permits to carry concealed weapons. Two states ban them altogether, and the remaining 45 require such permits. In response to critics who say this may increase access to guns for law-breakers, Republican Representative David Gowan, one of the sponsors of the bill, said that "what’s dangerous is when they’re [only] in criminals’ hands, not citizens’ hands."

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Arrest Warrant Out for Lesbian Mom Turned Christian

How is it that doing the right thing is now Illegal? Are we in America?

clipped from www.cbn.com A Vermont judge has ordered the arrest of a former lesbian turned Christian who's been in a long custody battle with her ex-partner. Judge William Cohen found Lisa Miller in contempt of court after she failed to transfer custody of her 7-year-old daughter, Isabella, to former partner, Janet Jenkins. A warrant is now out for her arrest. The women have been in a custody battle since they broke up in 2003 and Miller moved to Virginia. Although Miller is the girl's biological mother, Judge Cohen ordered a switch in custody last November after she failed to uphold Jenkins' visitation rights. After that ruling, Miller -- who's said she does not want her daughter exposed to the homosexual lifestyle -- cut off all ties with her attorneys and disappeared.

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