Here is the full version of the Gloucester, County Board of Supervisors meeting for October, 2013. Unbelievable.
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Thursday, October 3, 2013
Gloucester, VA Board of Supervisors Meeting Video for October, 2013
Here is the full version of the Gloucester, County Board of Supervisors meeting for October, 2013. Unbelievable.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
More On Gloucester's One Dollar Gun Sales
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| Regulating Animal Control (Photo credit: Office of Governor Patrick) |
Gloucester One Dollar Gun Sales from Chuck Thompson
Here is the entire issue that was a part of a public discussion last night before the Gloucester, Virginia board of supervisors. As it turns out, Carl, (Chuck), Shipley decided to whine and cry about being able to buy his gun for one dollar from the county even though he only had 22 years of service in, and county code says you have to have 25 years of service in. Well, first off, the 25 years of service is in violation of state codes. Not that this is bad enough, but Animal Control does not qualify as law enforcement per Virginia code. Now they are granted limited law enforcement capabilities by both state code and local ordinance, but are not technically considered law enforcement by either that we see. See the above 59.1-148.3 state code.
It appears Animal Control officers are excluded from section A which is the defining section for the rest of the code. Carl's complaint was that he wanted to buy his gun for one dollar even though he does not have the right to from what we see in the state code. Watch the video here as Brenda Garton now plays legal interpretation for state code in violation of the Dillon Rule.
Here is the entire issue that was a part of a public discussion last night before the Gloucester, Virginia board of supervisors. As it turns out, Carl, (Chuck), Shipley decided to whine and cry about being able to buy his gun for one dollar from the county even though he only had 22 years of service in, and county code says you have to have 25 years of service in. Well, first off, the 25 years of service is in violation of state codes. Not that this is bad enough, but Animal Control does not qualify as law enforcement per Virginia code. Now they are granted limited law enforcement capabilities by both state code and local ordinance, but are not technically considered law enforcement by either that we see. See the above 59.1-148.3 state code.
It appears Animal Control officers are excluded from section A which is the defining section for the rest of the code. Carl's complaint was that he wanted to buy his gun for one dollar even though he does not have the right to from what we see in the state code. Watch the video here as Brenda Garton now plays legal interpretation for state code in violation of the Dillon Rule.
We have gone over the state codes regarding law enforcement officers and animal control officers. Animal Control at this time is not listed as law enforcement. They have certain deputized duties of law enforcement, but are not listed as law enforcement at all. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+3.2-6555 Link to Animal Control officer status with the state. Now it looks like in the future there will be a new breed that does meet the law enforcement section of state code, but that division has not yet been made law, even though it is on the books to become law. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+15.2-632 This link will take you to where the state is looking at Animal Protection Police. If and when that comes, then those are the ones who will meet law enforcement guidelines of the state. (More invasions on privacy).
So what we see in the video is county employees making assumptions in violation of the Dillon Rule regarding Carl Shipley being able to buy a gun for one dollar when he is not classified as law enforcement. Where was Twitching Ted, (I'm not an attorney), Willymot, the court jester, county attorney on all of this? Not a word came out of his mouth. County employees just state Twitches opinion for him, and it does not look as though that opinion was correct. But hey, when do we actually see these people trying to even consider following any laws anyway? It's more fun to make them up as you go along. Even the Sheriff was appalled at the county ordinances not meeting state guidelines.
Monsanto Pours Millions into GMO-Labeling Fight
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| GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM (Photo credit: live w mcs) |
By Dr. Mercola
We’re now only weeks away from the next big GMO-labeling vote in the United States; this time in Washington State, where citizens will cast their votes for the people's initiative 522, "The People's Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act," on November 5.Initiative 522 will require seeds, raw agricultural commodities, and processed foods to be labeled if they’re produced using genetic engineering.1As in last year’s California Proposition 37 GMO labeling campaign, the opposition from industry is fierce, with millions of dollars being poured into the anti-labeling campaign.According to the Public Disclosure Commission,2 the “NO on 522” campaign has already raised more than $11 million—nearly four times the amount raised by the pro-labeling camp. Monsanto leads the charge, having donated close to $4.8 million to the anti-labeling campaign.I want to remind you that the success of this ballot initiative is dependent on public donations, and we’re up against industry giants with very deep pockets, so please, help us win this key GMO labeling battle and continue to build momentum for GMO labeling in other states by making a donation to the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) today.
The Two Faces of Monsanto
According to Robb Fraley, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Monsanto, the company backs efforts to prevent GMO labeling in Washington State “for the same reasons we opposed the California initiative.” He recently told Politico:3“The reason people are funding campaigns for mandatory labeling is because they basically want to get rid of biotech, and they want biotech to suffer the same view as salt or sugar on the label, and the science doesn’t support it.”Curiously enough, Monsanto is more than willing to “support” GMO labeling once they run out of options. Here’s a Monsanto ad from the UK, letting British consumers know how much the company supports the mandatory labeling of their goods—even urging Britons to seek such labels out—ostensibly because Monsanto believes “you should be aware of all the facts before making a decision.”What’s the difference between British shoppers and American shoppers? Why does Monsanto support one nation’s right to know but not another? It’s time to put an end to this hypocritical charade and label foods in the US, as has been done in 64 other countries4 across the globe already!
GMA Sued for “Money Laundering” in Anti-GMO Labeling Scheme
In addition to Monsanto’s $4.8 million donation to the No on 522 campaign, Dupont has kicked in $3.4 million,5 and The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) $2.2 million. UPDATE: The Grocery Manufacturers Association has just kicked in another $5 million! The Grocery Manufacturers Association has now contributed over $7 million against I-522! Curiously absent from any list of donors are the big spenders from last year’s No on Prop 37 campaign. The reason for this is not likely to be due to a change of heart on these companies’ behalf. Rather we may be looking at yet another level of shifty maneuvering.Aren’t these companies willing to tell you the truth about anything?Food democracy Now! recently notified subscribers that the Washington State group Moms for Labeling has sued6 the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), claiming the trade association is “laundering money" from their members to “illegally” hide the donors identities.7GMA members include popular food and beverage giants like Pepsi, Coke, Kraft, Kellogg's and General Mills. Last year, many of them faced boycotts and bad publicity once people realized the brands had spent large sums of money to keep them in the dark about genetically engineered ingredients. So this year, many of the same companies are simply trying to circumvent having to reveal their position on this issue.Last year’s labeling campaign also made many Americans aware of the fact that some of their beloved and trusted natural/organic brands are actually owned by the very same junk food corporations that fought against GMO labeling in California. This too caused outrage, and for good reason. Essentially, you have brands that proclaim to be all natural and/or organic taking a stand against your right to know what’s in your food. It doesn’t get any more hypocritical than that. As reported by the featured article:8“[S]tate election rules requires political committees to reveal their own donors so that voters can tell who's behind political contributions from generic-sounding groups, such as the GMA, that are helping fund initiatives.The GMA is the lobbying group for the food industry, but that doesn't necessarily make them a "political committee." To be considered a political committee by the state, an organization has to specifically solicit money to influence an election or exist primarily to influence an election. But the GMA is already a membership group whose primary purpose isn't I-522.However, in its complaint,9 the pro-522 activists contend, through whistleblower sources, that the GMA specifically appealed to members to contribute to the No campaign. The complaint states: "The Grocery Manufacturers Association has made a special appeal to its members in the form of a voluntary special assessment, to fund the No on 522 Campaign." According to state rules, if that's true, that would make the GMA a political committee.”Recent polls show that 64-66 percent of likely voters in Washington State strongly support GMO labeling, which puts further pressure on companies who’d rather not disclose such ingredients. The following graphic reveals which brands support labeling, and which ones hide behind the trade lobby group, GMA, which is funding the NO on 522 campaign in its own name rather than the companies’ whose donations are being used. Essentially, that means any company maintaining membership with the GMA becomes suspect in this regard.
You CAN Make a Difference
More than 25,000 people petitioned Dr. Andrew Weil to withdraw his company, Weil Lifestyle, from the GMA for this reason. He listened, and withdrew his membership. The Organic Consumers Association is currently petitioning Aurora Organic to take a clear stand and withdraw its membership from the Grocery Manufacturers Association10 as well.
Will GMO Soil Microbes Herald Another Agricultural Disaster?
I’ve written extensively about the health hazards and environmental harm caused by glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup. The New York Times11 also recently addressed the issue:“Because glyphosate moves into the soil from the plant, it seems to affect the rhizosphere, the ecology around the root zone, which in turn can affect plant health,” said Robert Kremer, a scientist at the United States Agriculture Department, who has studied the impact of glyphosate on soybeans for more than a decade and has warned of the herbicide’s impact on soil health.Like the human microbiome, the plants’ roots systems rely on a complex system of bacteria, fungi and minerals in the soil. The combination, in the right balance, helps protect the crops from diseases and improves photosynthesis.In some studies, scientists have found that a big selling point for the pesticide — that it binds tightly to minerals in the soil, like calcium, boron and manganese, thus preventing runoff — also means it competes with plants for those nutrients. Other research indicates that glyphosate can alter the mix of bacteria and fungi that interact with plant root systems, making them more susceptible to parasites and pathogens.”Incredibly, the article actually hints at the possibility of engineering soil microbes to “make up” for the detrimental effects of Roundup! Earlier this year, Monsanto purchased “select assets” of Agradis,12 a “sustainable agricultural solutions” company founded by J. Craig Venter, a scientist who sequenced the human genome to develop various microbes and “agricultural biologicals.” Monsanto also acquired a collection of Venter’s microbes. According to Monsanto’s chief technology officer Robert Fraley, “the foray into microbes... is to improve yield and address some of the issues raised about glyphosate.” What the future might hold if they actually go so far as to tinker with genetically engineered soil microbes is anyone’s guess. But I’m betting it won’t be good...
Join Us in Your Right to Know by Getting GMOs Labeled!
While California Prop. 37 failed to pass last November by a very narrow margin, the fight for GMO labeling is far from over. In the past few weeks, Connecticut and Maine have passed GMO-labeling bills, and 20 other states have pending legislation to label genetically engineered foods. So, now is the time to put the pedal to the metal and get labeling across the country—something 64 other countries already have.I hope you will join us in this effort.The field-of-play has now moved to the state of Washington, where the people's initiative 522, "The People's Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act," will require food sold in retail outlets to be labeled if it contains genetically engineered ingredients. Please help us win this key GMO labeling battle and continue to build momentum for GMO labeling in other states by making a donation to the Organic Consumers Association (OCA).Remember, as with CA Prop. 37, they need support of people like YOU to succeed. Prop. 37 failed with a very narrow margin simply because we didn't have the funds to counter the massive ad campaigns created by the No on 37 camp, led by Monsanto and other major food companies. Let's not allow Monsanto and its allies to confuse and mislead the people of Washington and Vermont as they did in California. So please, I urge you to get involved and help in any way you can.
- No matter where you live in the United States, please donate money to these labeling efforts through the Organic Consumers Fund.
- Sign up to learn more about how you can get involved by visiting Yeson522.com!
- For timely updates on issues relating to these and other labeling initiatives, please join the Organic Consumers Association on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.
- Talk to organic producers and stores and ask them to actively support the Washington initiative.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/10/01/monsanto-gmo-fight.aspx Check out the videos on this issue at Mercola.com.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Legal Fraud? Are Lawyers Liars?
Attorney License Fraud from Chuck Thompson
I am not backing any of this. I found this during other research and was floored by it. The author authorized the sharing by any means so we turned the post into a PDF file and uploaded unto our Slideshare site. Some of the research on this article is very well done and to the best of my knowledge, true. I have not researched the entire article for accuracy however and can not fully back it. However, the opening statements on the first page are very difficult to deny.
In defense of lawyers, the legal system is very regimental. Filings, petitions, motions, orders, charges and on and on gets very complex very fast. Compiling facts and knowing case histories is tedious work. Knowing where to look for the proper information to present a regimental case is time consuming and at times beyond difficult. The practice of law is nothing like what everyone sees on TV. It's not even close.
I would not recommend that most people try and act as their own lawyers without a great deal of information and some heavy experience first. You will only have your head handed to you on a silver platter that you will have to pay for and give back after paying for it anyway, even if you are right.
You are free to download a copy of this from our slideshare site. Use it more as interesting information and a great party story. Otherwise, hire a good lawyer. It will end up being well worth your time. On the other side, it's also a great way to prevent being bullied by the legal system as well.
I am not backing any of this. I found this during other research and was floored by it. The author authorized the sharing by any means so we turned the post into a PDF file and uploaded unto our Slideshare site. Some of the research on this article is very well done and to the best of my knowledge, true. I have not researched the entire article for accuracy however and can not fully back it. However, the opening statements on the first page are very difficult to deny.
In defense of lawyers, the legal system is very regimental. Filings, petitions, motions, orders, charges and on and on gets very complex very fast. Compiling facts and knowing case histories is tedious work. Knowing where to look for the proper information to present a regimental case is time consuming and at times beyond difficult. The practice of law is nothing like what everyone sees on TV. It's not even close.
I would not recommend that most people try and act as their own lawyers without a great deal of information and some heavy experience first. You will only have your head handed to you on a silver platter that you will have to pay for and give back after paying for it anyway, even if you are right.
You are free to download a copy of this from our slideshare site. Use it more as interesting information and a great party story. Otherwise, hire a good lawyer. It will end up being well worth your time. On the other side, it's also a great way to prevent being bullied by the legal system as well.
Forbes.com Names Virginia America’s “Best State for Business”
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| English: The state seal of Virginia. Српски / Srpski: Застава америчке савезне државе Вирџиније. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
~ Commonwealth Ranked 2nd in 2010, 2011, 2012 ~
Virginia Only State to Rank in Top Five in Four of Study’s Six Categories
Forbes.com: “The U.S. economy continues to sputter along with an outlook that is cloudy….. But pockets of the U.S. are primed for growth thanks to pro-business regulatory environments, educated workforces and reasonable business costs. Leading the way is Virginia….”
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Forbes.com has named Virginia America’s “Best State for Business.” The Commonwealth reclaims the title after being awarded the No. 2 ranking from 2010-2012. Virginia finished in the top five in four of the study’s six categories, the only state with such a strong across-the-board showing.
Speaking about today’s announcement, Governor McDonnell said, “Virginia is the best state in America for business. Our desirable business climate continues to be recognized by prestigious, independent third parties like Forbes.com, and we are thrilled to regain the No. 1 spot as “Best State for Business.” This award is a great testament to the Commonwealth’s transportation infrastructure, education system, skilled workforce, regulatory environment and excellent quality of life, all of which lead to strong economic growth. Since taking office we have worked across party lines to bring people together to put in place policies that spur private-sector job creation. We have invested wisely in the core functions of government most essential to Virginia’s future, from our world class colleges and universities to our K-12 system; from our economic development programs to our transportation infrastructure. Today, unemployment is down and more Virginians are working. This announcement is a further demonstration that Virginia is leading the nation forward in this economic recovery. We are demonstrating how we can work together in government to provide the infrastructure and resources the private-sector needs to grow and create the great paying jobs Virginians deserve.”
North Dakota was ranked second by Forbes.com, followed by Utah, North Carolina, and Colorado. Nebraska, Texas, Minnesota, Washington and Georgia rounded out the top 10 list.
The Forbes.com ranking considers states’ business costs (cost of labor, energy, and taxes), labor supply (educational attainment, net migration, and projected population growth), regulatory environment (regulatory and tort environment, incentives, and bond ratings), economic climate (job, income, and gross state product growth, as well as unemployment and corporate headquarter relocations), growth prospects (projected job, income, and gross state product growth, as well as announced business openings and closings), and quality of life (index of schools, health, crime, cost of living, and poverty rates).
Virginia placed first in regulatory environment; second in labor supply; fourth in quality of life; fifth in economic climate; 17th in growth prospects; and 22nd in business costs.
According to Forbes.com, “A diverse economy, strong workforce and pro-business regulatory climate propels the Old Dominion state to the No. 1 ranking. Virginia ranks first among the states in the regulatory category because of its business-friendly government policies and strong incentive offerings. The tort system is one of the best in the country for businesses, according to the Mercatus Center’s “Freedom in the 50 States.”
The full rankings can be found HERE.
Bob McDonnell on Gianni Zonin Receiving Wine Enthusiast’s 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award
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RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement regarding Wine Enthusiast, one of the world’s leading wine publications, awarding Gianni Zonin, the owner of Barboursville Vineyards, its 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award. He also commented on Eric Trump, owner of Trump Estate Vineyards & Winery’s nomination for Wine Enthusiast's 2013 Rising Star Award. The presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be made on January 27, 2014 at the Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Star Awards in New York City; the winner of the Rising Star Award also will be made at this event. Both Zonin’s award and Trump’s nomination represent significant milestones for Virginia's burgeoning industry.
“I congratulate Gianni Zonin for receiving Wine Enthusiast's Lifetime Achievement Award and his efforts in elevating Virginia wines both nationally and internationally. His work and legacy is truly remarkable. Indeed, Gianni Zonin is a visionary wine pioneer, who saw the potential in establishing a wine producing estate not just in the United States, but in Virginia in 1976. Over nearly 40 years, Zonin and his staff have helped establish Virginia as a major wine region by producing outstanding wines and offering tourists to Barboursville Vineyards an truly remarkable experience. His work and vision have helped to elevate the entire industry. Ranking among the top five wine producing states in the nation with more than 230 wineries, Virginia is now among the top wine travel destinations in the world. This is a remarkable achievement given that when he purchased Barboursville and planted vines, there were only a couple of wineries in Virginia. For all this , I salute Gianni Zonin for his lifetime of achievement and contribution to viticulture in Virginia and around the world.
“Eric Trump is truly a rising star in the global wine industry and could not be more deserving of Wine Enthusiast's Rising Star Award nomination. We are very pleased that he and his family decided to invest in Virginia's wine industry. It was clearly the correct decision for both Eric and the Commonwealth. In just two short years, Eric has significantly expanded the distribution of Trump wines both nationally and internationally, while elevating the overall integrity of the wines. I'm confident that Eric and the team at Trump Winery will continue to raise the bar for Virginia wines in the coming years. I wish him good luck at the award ceremony in January.”
Zonin is chairman of Casa Vinicola Zonin (The Zonin Wine House), a company of family-owned vintners since 1821 and currently the largest private wine enterprise in Europe. The Zonin Wine House owns eleven major wine estates in Italy and one in the United States, Barboursville Vineyards, which is located in the Monticello American Viticulture Area. The properties, which are planted in specialized vineyards, are located in regions that are highly regarded for their production of world-class, premium wines. Barboursville’s 2009 Octagon, a Bordeaux-style blended red wine, was awarded the 2013 Governor’s Cup as Virginia’s top wine.
Trump is Executive Vice President of Development & Acquisitions at the Trump Organization and President of Trump Winery. Since opening in October 2011 under Trump's leadership, the winery has established distribution in 20 states and exported to three countries. In May 2013, Trump Winery received a 91 point rating from Wine Enthusiast for the Sp Reserve making it Virginia’s highest rate wine in history.
For more information on Wine Enthusiast’s 2013 Wine Star awards and nominees, please visit winemag.com.
Liberty's Kids 23, The Hessians Are Coming, Battle of the Hook Pre Show
As a Pre Show to the upcoming Battle of the Hook event coming here to Gloucester, Virginia in less than 3 weeks, we have here, Liberty's Kids episode number 23, The Hessians Are Coming. Please see below for more information in regards to the Battle of the Hook.
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