The Pawnee Buttes are two, erosion created, landmarks located in Weld County Colorado. North by northeast of Greeley Colorado they are the prominent features of the Pawnee National Grasslands. They have historic, ecological, anthropological and geological significance. They are endangered by development and mechanized use, and need to be preserved for posterity.

The Town of Shelburne, the Village of Shelburne Falls and the surrounding Hilltowns are still relatively healthy places to live. But we are in the midst of a major build out of antennas by AT&T and others who are willing to disregard the research demonstrating serious health damage from wireless radiation (EMF) in the name of "universal coverage" while continually redefining what is "adequate" coverage (3G, 4G, etc.). Now a local entrepreneur named Christopher Gray wants to install antennas in our communities to provide wireless internet signal through his company Hilltown Networks. While we certainly want to do as much of our spending locally as possible, it can not come with health costs for the entire community - including anyone who does not need Mr. Gray's services but is unfortunate enough to live within line of sight of the Shelburne fire tower where he wants to install one of his antennas in exchange for providing free internet service to Town Hall OR unfortunate enough to live next door to someone who becomes a Hilltown Networks customer and will receive radiation from his or her neighbor's receiver as it continuously searches for signal with its' own signal (cell phones work the same way). Some relevant points: 1. There are now more than 6,000 independent studies which demonstrate biological harm from high frequency radiation (EMF/RF). 2. The vast majority of people whose health would be impacted by another source of EMF through Mr. Gray's proposal already have access to high speed wired internet through Comcast (ie, all the residents of the village of Shelburne Falls and people who live along Route 2). The Shelburne Cable Advisory Board and others have been working for years for a town-owned wired solution which can happen if we don't "settle" (see link below for how Shelburne citizens can advocate for this). 3. Although there are certainly people in Shelburne Center who would take Mr. Gray up on his offer, there are, no doubt, many others who would not appreciate another uninvited source of electromagnetic pollution. 4. There will be no end to the wireless proposals coming to one Board or another in Shelburne. The Mass Department of Utilities ordered WMECO and other utilities to install "smart meters" on every residents' home on June 12th. Given the challenge that the town is going to face to provide a relatively safe environment for its' residents as these mandates/proposals continue to come in, the sooner the town is able to develop its' own sense of ideal levels of EMF exposure and from which sources we are willing to tolerate this exposure, the better. Given the big picture, saying yes to Mr. Gray when we are closer than we've ever been to a wired Comcast or town-owned solution would not be in the best interest of the majority of residents - particularly children whose thinner skulls and developing nervous systems make them especially vulnerable. For collected EMF resources and a special link to advocacy tools for Shelburne residents (other citizens in similar situations are also invited to use them), please visit: www.ptco.org/emf

Since 1990 Volusia County has been warned by FWS and the State about its violations of the ESA with beach driving. V/C callously ignored the warnings, and the agencies involved took no action. Both the environment and humans have paid the price for their political decisions. According to data, children under six have been the most severely adversely impacted by the inactions of those without the moral courage to address it. FWS propagandizes its duty to protect the environment, when in fact, from my personal experience their practice is somewhat different. Taxpayers funding these agencies should be outraged that most of the good coming from FWS/DOI is litigation driven. I was a plaintiff in the original lawsuit against V/C for its violations of the ESA in 1995. The permit was expedited to keep that action from going to trial. Had it been tried, beach driving would have been banned and lives would have been saved and much human suffering avoided.

My partner of 23 years, Cesar Valenzuela, was killed at work in February. He was driving a baggage tug at Los Angeles International Airport, working for airport contractor Menzies Aviation, a company with a history of broken equipment and unsafe working conditions. He was run over after being thrown from the poorly maintained vehicle he was driving. The official safety report was released today. The company found to have violated basic safety rules. The vehicle didn’t have a working safety belt. Menzies discouraged workers from wearing seatbelts. Inspections weren’t done properly. My partner’s death could have been prevented. Cesar should be alive today. His death leaves me without the man I love and leaves my two children without a father. Los Angeles World Airports’ Board of Airport Commissioners has the power to remove a company’s license to operate because of serious safety violations. It is time for LAWA to act and hold companies accountable for unsafe working conditions at LAX.

This petition is being sent out to help the flood victims in the towns of Islip and Brookhaven. Many people including myself have major damages to their homes and have lost so many belongings due to the historic rainfall in our area on August 13th 2014. Most people, like myself are not covered by their homeowners insurance because it is considered flood damage, we need our Senators and Governor to step in and send financial aid to all of these people who have lost so much and have no way of fixing the damage themselves! Thank you

Some residents across Oahu run non-licensed commercial operations such as backyard weddings, bed and breakfasts, and tourist businesses in residential areas. The increase of the illegal operations places a strain on neighborhood resources, increase traffic volume, and can cause safety hazards. If passed, this Bill would ensure that violators engaging in illegal commercial activities in residential areas would pay any accrued fines from their activities or seek Council approval for a settlement less than the full amount. For more information or to read the Bill in full context, visit: http://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-151286/BILL050%2814%29.htm I am asking my colleagues to pass this Bill without delay. Join me in showing your support! Mahalo

IBEW constitution article II SEC 3 statesUpon petiton filed with the I.S.T. by any twenty eight 9280 L.U.'s in good standing-not more than four(4) L.U. from any one L.E.C. district-the question of holding a special I.C. shall be submitted to a referendum; but petitionsfor a vote must specify the place, time, and date at which this special is proposed to be held, and the question must be specified by each of the twentyeight (28) L.U.'s in good standing before any referendum shall be taken. No specialI.C. shall be called except in this manner IBEW Members are feeling that the I/O has been losing its focus on its members and we need better representation for the members.

Roseway neighbors are concerned about the impact the signals at this major intersection are having on the safety of our neighborhood streets. At rush hour, streets on both the north and the south sides of Fremont and Sandy are experiencing high speed cut-through traffic as commuters attempt to avoid the lengthy vehicle back-up at this intersection. In addition, pedestrians who wish to visit local businesses, or simply navigate the intersection, experience long wait times at each crossing.

I think if my animal has the ability to run my whole back yard on a 50 foot runner verses being stuck in the house all day I think I as a person should have that choice

Melissa Ryan and Micheál Keane are widely-loved members of the progressive community. But recently, rumors have circulated that they may cave to the corporate, right-wing 'Not Las Vegas' special interests. We can't let that happen. Together, progressives must make sure Melissa and Micheál keep their backbone and hold their wedding in beautiful Las Vegas.

Children are precious, and they have to be protected against all forms of injustice. He should not be allowed to hear any case involving humans.

When our nation was founded, we had pounds, shillings and pennies where: 1 shilling = 12 pennies, and 1 pound = 20 shillings. It was very complicated. You divide by 12 and 20, carry, to add numbers. Our nation adopted decimal currency where 1 dollar = 100 cents. When our nation was founded, we had inches, feet, yards, fathoms, miles, etc. where: 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 yard = 3 feet, and 1 mile = 63360 inches. Today, we still use this old world legacy system. We need to bring our weights and measures up to the twenty first century. Congress should finally pass legislation to finish the metric conversion, stalled in the 1980s.