[img_assist|nid=1332|title=Hospital Point Light|desc=Note the writing in the snow.|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=67][img_assist|nid=1331|title=Nauset Light at Christmas|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=75|height=100][img_assist|nid=1337|title=Nobska Point Light|desc=|link=none|align=center|width=68|height=100] Thought these showed how creative CapeCodders can be.

[img_assist|nid=1335|title=Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=100|height=67]If any of you are in NYC be sure to check out the Rockerfeller Center Christmas Tree. The lights are new this year. They're Liquid Crystal so they save energy.

By MICHAEL COOPER (NY Times November 30, 2007) In almost every appearance as he campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination, Rudolph W. Giuliani cites a fusillade of statistics and facts to make his arguments about his successes in running New York City and the merits of his views.

From Peggy Noonan's column in the WSJ today: I will never forget that breathtaking moment when, in the CNN/YouTube debate earlier this fall, the woman from Ohio held up a picture and said, "Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Obama, Mr. Edwards, this is a human fetus. Given a few more months, it will be a baby you could hold in your arms. You all say you're 'for the children.' I would ask you to look America in the eye and tell us how you can support laws to end this life. Thank you."

From "First Things" blog: Embryonic Stem Cells and Those Pro-Science Pro-Lifers By Joseph Bottum Tuesday, November 20, 2007, 7:22 AM If the news of major breakthroughs in cell research should turn out to be correct, we are about to witness something like victory in the fight over embryonic stem cells.

The United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued its fourth report (video, audio, and slides here) saying that worldwide carbon emissions must stop increasing within seven years and greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by 50 to 85 percent in about four decades, The Washington Post reports. If not, as many as 25 percent of the planet’s species will be killed from global warming.

Article about regional efforts to cap carbon emissions and to establish themselves as leaders in the new clean energy economy. This is a huge economic opportunity for the United States! We have the ability to create several strong manufacturing and energy industries within our borders that will lead to millions of new jobs! ----

Our stay on South Mountain so far has reflected the occupancy of a new home, or one at least new for us. The little five-year old log house has its share of bumps and warts that need correcting to turn it into a proper home. So, we have had plenty to do. First we cleaned. Then we sanded and sealed. Chuck built stair rails and Anne bought good used furniture here and there. We also contacted old friends in York to let them know our status and meet. We began attending the Unitarian church in Gettysburg.

This high school teacher has gotten a lot of attention for posting a video on youtube that debates whether or not it is important to confirm or deny the science of global warming when deciding if action should be taken to mitigate the effects. Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zORv8wwiadQ

Compassion, service in spotlight Tonight's Jefferson Awards ceremony will honor Capital Region volunteers By AZRA HAQQIE, Staff writer First published: Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Each year the Jefferson Awards recognize volunteers for serving their communities in helping the needy and supporting education, health care, ethnic awareness and the arts. The awards are sponsored nationally by the American Institute for Public Service, based in Wilmington, Del., and locally by St. Peter's Health Care Services, WNYT Ch. 13 and the Times Union.