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Husband, Dad, Dog Lover, Blogger, (sometimes) Radio Co-Host, Free Speech Facilitator, Climate Denier, Gun Owner, info-junkie, ...

Senate budget shoots for more business tax cuts, higher Section 179 deduction cap

The budget the NH Senate is expected to pass this week will not only slightly accelerate already scheduled business tax cuts but greatly expand a tax break for businesses that buy qualifying equipment. The budget, or rather the trailer bill … Continue reading

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Conference explores role of science in opioid crisis

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s disproportionately high rate of opioid overdoses is the result of prescription practices, underfunded and scarce treatment options and the state’s proximity to the drug supply chain, Dartmouth College researchers said Tuesday. The rate of … Continue reading

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Andru Volinsky’s Plot to Fleece Taxpayers

Somehow, without any state mandated minimum hourly wage or exposure to Comrade Volinsky’s wage inequality inquisition employers, and the marketplace has set rates of pay well above the latest arbitrary Democrat narrative price point. More… | GraniteGrok

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Police looking for man accused of robbing 2 Concord stores

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Police in Concord, New Hampshire, are looking for a man accused of robbing two stores by passing a note to clerks saying he had a gun and demanding that they empty the cash register. Police say … Continue reading

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ICYMI – Mark Steyn’s Thoughts on JFK’s Hundredth Birthday

A former lover of Prince George, Duke of Kent introduced herself to young Jack as “a member of the British Royal Family by injection”. The line seemed fresh to him, as it might not have a quarter-century later were random … Continue reading

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Secret court rebukes NSA for 5-year illegal surveillance of U.S. citizens

WASHINGTON U.S. intelligence agencies conducted illegal surveillance on American citizens over a five-year period, a practice that earned them a sharp rebuke from a secret court that called the matter a “very serious” constitutional issue. More… | Miami Herald

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Man Buys Ticket to Women-Only Wonder Woman Screening, Internet Loses its Mind

Movie Tavern Alamo Drafthouse stepped into a huge pile of Internet late last week when it’s NYC venue decided to hold a woman’s only viewing of upcoming DC Comic flick, Wonder Woman. The proceeds of the screening were to benefit … Continue reading

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The War Against Boys

Rich opened the show by explaining that he has been feeling weird lately.  He discussed a book that he has been reading, The War Against Boys, and talked about a teacher at St. Casimir who disliked boys.  He then spoke … Continue reading

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Federal Complaint Filed Against Dartmouth

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed a federal complaint against Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center for its “unlawful use of live animals in its emergency medicine training program.” According to the complaint, “the medical center uses live sheep to teach procedural … Continue reading

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Lebanon NH smoking ban to take effect in July

LEBANON, N.H. -Lebanon, New Hampshire is following the lead of other communities by banning smoking in designated public spaces. Scattered throughout the City of Lebanon it’s not uncommon to spot cigarette smokers and the butts they leave behind. “Both residents … Continue reading

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