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New York State Laws Implemented in 2012 …

2012 is just around the corner, so I decided to post a summary of the legislation that comes into effect the first of the year in New York State. I’ve split everything into categories and included links to the actual texts.  Some are simple to follow, while others, like the …

The "9-9-9 Plan"

Dialing 999

If you follow politics, or even if you don’t, you’ve probably heard Republican candidate Herman Cain promoting his “9-9-9″ plan.  It breaks down to a 9% business flat tax, a 9% personal income flat tax, and a 9% federal sales tax.  During last night’s Republican debate, each of the other …

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Republican Reductions …

  I’ve been to the pulpit many times to preach the importance of taking an active part in choosing our political leaders.  Yes, at times it turns my stomach, but someone needs to lead this country.  And let’s face it, it has got to be one of the toughest jobs …

Natural Gas & Hydrofracking Research

Introduction Natural gas reserves have existed in the United States long before our forefathers ever stepped foot on Plymouth Rock.  However, it has taken us centuries to develop the technology to identify, locate, and extract it.  Although the first commercial fracturing job occurred in Velma, Oklahoma on March 17, 1949, …