NRA-ILA: Crime in Virginia is Falling – Governor Focuses on Making You a Felon

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020

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Disgraced Governor Ralph Northam and his anti-gun allies in the newly elected legislature have made it clear they are hell-bent on enacting gun control. They

want to take your guns

and they

want taxpayers to fund it

. They’ve seen the same research that has shown

that gun control doesn’t work

Violent crime in Virginia fell for the second consecutive year, and the Commonwealth has the fourth lowest violent crime rate in the nation – also for the second consecutive year. Virginia had the 25

largest decrease in the violent crime rate from 2017 to 2018, while holding its spot as the fourth safest state. Virginia is outpacing the nation in reducing violent crime; the national rate decreased 3.6% while Virginia’s decreased 5%.

It isn’t just overall violent crime that has decreased in Virginia. The murder rate fell by 17.3%, and firearms-related homicides specifically fell by 13.8%. For all of the Bloomberg talking points Northam and his minions regurgitate, there were eight homicides with a rifle

of any type

in Virginia in 2018. There were 3.75 times more homicides with knives (30 total) than rifles of any type and about twice as many fatal assaults with hands, fists, or feet (15 total) than rifles of any type.

Virginia has 14 times the population of Baltimore but 1.4% of the homicides (391 in Virginia statewide compared to 309 in the city of Baltimore). Clearly firearms aren’t the problem, and gun control doesn’t work.

The robbery rate fell 17.3% in Virginia from 2017 to 2018, and there was a decrease in both the number of robberies committed with a firearm (down 7.5%) as well as the percentage of all robberies that were committed with a firearm (down 2.4%).

The rate of aggravated assaults increased 0.7%, and changes in the number of aggravated assaults committed with a firearm tracked with the number of overall aggravated assaults (increases of 8.1% and 7.9%, respectively). The share of aggravated assaults that involved a firearm was steady while the percentage of assaults involving a knife or other cutting weapon increased 1.4%. There was a larger increase in the number of aggravated assaults committed with knives (9.2%).

So violent crime decreased. Homicides and robberies committed with a firearm both decreased while the percentage of aggravated assaults involving a firearm held steady and the overall aggravated assault rate only marginally increased. One might think, to listen to anti-gun legislators and activists, that Virginia is some kind of apocalyptic frontier with no law, no order, and danger around every corner. The data shows that Virginia is safe, both comparatively and categorically.

None of this is to suggest that any level of crime is acceptable. There is still violent crime in Virginia, and there are still criminals to find, arrest, and prosecute. However, the best way to tackle the crime that does occur in Virginia is to focus on those who commit the crimes – not criminalizing gun ownership and lawfully owned firearms.

Virginia would be best served by efforts focusing on criminals rather than bringing Bloomberg’s fantasy of criminalizing legal gun ownership to life. These efforts have been acknowledged by the Bloomberg-funded researchers at the

Bloomberg School of Public Health

and have had

actual real-world results

. Anti-gun researchers

, found that so-called “universal background checks” don’t reduce crime

just as we know that

bans on commonly owned firearms don’t reduce crime

Focusing on actual criminals does work.

Please contact Gov. Northam and let him know you oppose his unconstitutional gun control measures. You can contact Northam using the

Governor\’s Office contact form

or call his office at 804-786-2211.

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Evidence Linking ‘Vaping’ to Increased Odds Of Asthma And COPD

Newswise — Using data from a large federal government telephone survey of adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report evidence that inhaling heated tobacco vapor through e-cigarettes was linked to increased odds of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), conditions long demonstrated to be caused by smoking traditional, combustible cigarettes. The data, the researchers say, also suggest that odds of developing COPD may be as much as six times greater when people report they both vape and smoke tobacco regularly, compared with those who don’t use any tobacco products at all.

Reports on the studies are published Jan. 2 in the

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

and on Oct. 16 in

BMC Pulmonary Medicine

For both studies, the researchers caution that they weren’t designed to show that vaping directly causes lung disease, but only whether doing so was associated with an increased likelihood of having disease. The researchers also didn’t distinguish between vaping tobacco compared with cannabis. They also cautioned that self-reports via telephone surveys may not be wholly reliable. However, they say their findings demonstrate the need for continued research with e-cigarette users over time to confirm and clarify the risks.

“

Although e-cigarettes may turn out to be safer overall than traditional combustible cigarettes, our studies add to growing evidence that they carry health risks,” says

Michael Blaha, M.D., M.P.H.

, professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

“

These studies are the first in a series of larger and long-term studies that will more definitively provide evidence to inform tobacco users and regulators.”

Asthma, marked by inflammation of the airways and shortness of breath, affects an estimated 25 million Americans, and life-threatening episodes can be triggered easily by pollution, allergies and smoking. COPD, which affects some 16 million Americans, describes a group of disorders including emphysema and chronic bronchitis that make it hard to breathe due to permanent damage to the lungs over time. Rates of asthma and COPD are rising worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Most cases of COPD result from smoking traditional cigarettes.

A study published by Blaha earlier this year in the

Annals of Internal Medicine

estimated that 1.4% of people, or about 1.9 million people in the U.S., solely use e-cigarettes. Scattered reports have linked the practice to a spike in respiratory illnesses dubbed EVALI (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury), affecting more than 2,500 people and associated with numerous deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because vaping and the products inhaled with it are still relatively new to the market, its safety remains unclear.

To shed some light on the risk, the researchers took advantage of national survey data gathered by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from 2016 and 2017. This annual survey, commissioned by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, consisted of telephone interviews of more than 400,000 adult participants and provides data on health-related risk behaviors and chronic medical conditions.

In the analysis published in

BMC Pulmonary Medicine

, the investigators analyzed data from 402,822 people who identified themselves as never smokers, meaning they said they had smoked less than 100 combustible cigarettes in their lifetimes. Of these, 3,103 reported using e-cigarettes or vaping, and separately 34,074 people reported having asthma. The average age of e-cigarette users was 18–24. About 67% of e-cigarette users were men. Approximately 57% of e-cigarette users reported that they were white, 19% were Hispanic and 12% were black.

Almost 11% of the e-cigarette users reported having asthma, compared with 8% of those who had never used e-cigarettes. Those people who reported being current e-cigarette users were 39% more likely to self-report having asthma compared with those people who said they never used e-cigarettes. Those who said they used e-cigarettes some days were 31% more likely, and daily users were 73% more likely to report asthma, compared with non-e-cigarette users.

For the study published in the

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

, the researchers analyzed the same data from all the questioned participants. From the more than 700,000 interviewees, about 61% reported being never smokers, about 9% were current smokers, 30% were former smokers, more than 3% said they currently used e-cigarettes, and 2% said they used both e-cigarettes and smoked. The e-cigarette users were more likely to fall in the age range of 30–34, almost 60% were men, 72% identified as white, 8% as black, 3.5% as Asian and 11% as Hispanic.

Of those who said they used e-cigarettes, about 11% said they had chronic bronchitis, emphysema or COPD, compared with 5.6% of people who said they had never used e-cigarettes. Among never smokers, current e-cigarette users were 75% more likely to report having COPD, compared with those who had never used them. Those who said they used both e-cigarettes and smoked cigarettes were almost six times more likely to report having COPD, compared with those who had never used either, whereas just using combustible cigarettes alone increased the odds by three times.

“As a physician, I am most worried about those who use both e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes because they may end up taking in the most nicotine, which may do the most damage,” says Albert Osei, M.D., M.P.H., a postdoctoral fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and lead author on the study.

“

Through public health campaigns, we finally had smoking levels down in some populations, but now with the current vaping epidemic, I foresee a whole new previously tobacco-naïve, young generation becoming dependent on nicotine if we do not intensify public health education efforts.”

According to the CDC, of the 16 million people in the U.S. who have COPD, 38% of them still smoke.

Additional authors on these studies include Mohammadhassan Mirbolouk, Olusola Orimoloye, Omar Dzaye, S. M. Iftekhar Uddin, Zeina Dardari and Shyam Biswal of Johns Hopkins; Andrew DeFilippis and Aruni Bhatnagar of University of Louisville; Emelia Benjamin of Boston University; and Michael Hall of University of Mississippi Medical Center.

This study was supported by a grant from the American Heart Association Tobacco Regulation and Addiction Center, which is funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2U54HL120163).

COI: Defilippis receives funding from Astra Zeneca and consults for Radiometer America, Inc.

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How to Get a Car Loan When You Have Bad Credit Score

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(January 8, 2020)–The

credit scorecard

plays an important role in getting a loan for the car. Unfortunately, bad credit score makes the process difficult for the borrower in terms of getting a favorable loan amount, monthly payments, and average interest rates. If you have got your heart set on

purchasing the dream car, then you probably need to contact a reliable lender for receiving

auto loans

. Your lender will guarantee the best auto financing deal regardless of your credit history. Read this article for more

information on getting a car loan with bad credit portfolio.

Work On Your Existing Scorecard

It is recommended to work on your existing credit score before you decide to buy a car on a loan. Check-in advance if your credit report will allow you to get a car loan or not. The bad credit portfolio surely decreases your chances of availing loans on favorable terms and conditions. By improving the score of your credit, you can shop around to choose the lending institution that fits best with your desires. It also increases your chances of getting car loans at the lowest possible rates. You can start by evaluating all the probable items that are responsible for your bad credit profile. Clean all the liabilities by paying off your unpaid accounts, reducing the number of total debts, highlighting the positive information on your scorecard, and resolving credit report errors. The continuous improvement in your scorecard leaves a good impression on the car dealers.

Increase the Amount of Down Payment

When you get to increase the amount of down payment, it means you have automatically improved your chances to receive a car loan even with bad credit history. Higher the down payment results in lesser the number of monthly payments, shorten the terms of your loan and lower the borrowing cost. The down payment is considered as money-in-hand which can impact the decisions of car loan lenders. The auto loans lender will support you in getting a car of your dreams even with a low credit score. It tends to reduce the risks associated with the default of the debtor.

Buy a Car That You Can Afford

Have you ever heard a common saying, “the less is more?” Well, that is also true when you make your decision to apply for a loan to buy a new car. If you desire to get an expensive car, then you probably realize that you would also have to take a considerable amount of loans. Similarly, when you have a limited amount saved up as down payment, then you will again have to cover the rest of the amount by getting a loan from financial lenders. Make sure you choose a car based on your estimated budget so you can afford monthly loan payments. Also, this will allow you to negotiate the average rate of interest against an approved amount of car loan.

Put Up Collateral Option

You can benefit from the collateral option if you are in trouble because of a bad credit scorecard. The collateral option allows the financial lenders to trust you because you have the intention to pledge something of great value like your house or expensive jewelry. This technique ensures the monthly payments and the residual amount of loan in the event of default or

bankruptcy

. Be careful when pledging your valuables as collateral, because your lender will sell them in case you are not able to pay. Consider all the significant risks to avoid worse case scenarios.

Consider the Help of a Co-Signer

If you have no credit history or if you are someone with a bad credit score, then don’t you worry! You can ask your parents, friends, siblings, or even your employer to co-sign the car loan. When you are financially stable and have a definite source of income, then your people will have no problem supporting you. Similarly, lenders will be happy to close a deal with you if you are in a position to mitigate the potential risks. Be absolutely sure you can make payments on time. Otherwise, your co-signer will become responsible for your debts.

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TWO NEW DETECTIVES JOINED THE CAMDEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

CAMDEN CITY NJ–On January 6, 2020, Andrew Austin and Kevin Long were sworn in as Special State Investigators/Acting Camden County Detectives for the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. Detective Andrew Austin began his law enforcement career as a Police Officer with the New Castle County Police Department in Delaware before joining the Camden County Sheriff’s Department in 2015. Detective Kevin Long began his law enforcement career with the Camden County Police Department – Metro Division before later joining the Evesham Township Police Department in 2016.

Photographed here from left to right are Special Deputy Attorney General/Acting First Assistant Prosecutor Mary Ellen Murphy, Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer, Special State Investigator/Detective Kevin Long, Special State Investigator/Detective Andrew Austin, Special State Investigator/Acting Chief of Detectives Jeff Dunlap, and Chief of Staff Mike Mangold.

Destin joins 1,000-point club during Raptors’ loss at GMU

GWYNEDD VALLEY, Penn. (Jan. 6, 2020) – Senior forward

Isaac Destin

became the 14th player in program history to reach the 1,000-point career milestone as the Rutgers University-Camden men’s basketball team pushed host Gwynedd Mercy University to the limit before falling, 78-73, in a non-conference game here Monday night.

In the men’s loss to Gwynedd Mercy, Isaac Destin (Woodlynne, NJ/Collingswood) joined the 1,000-point club

The loss drops the Scarlet Raptors to 4-7, while the Griffins improve to 9-4.

Destin became the first Scarlet Raptor to join the 1,000-point club since Dane Nicholson reached the milestone during the 2006-07 season. It didn’t take him long to join the lofty plateau, as he scored on a layup only 2:10 into the game to notch points 1,000 and 1001. That layup gave the Raptors a 4-3 lead.

The score remained close throughout the game as the Griffins built a 38-33 halftime lead and saw the Scarlet Raptors close to within one point, 65-64, on a foul shot by Destin with 4:57 remaining. A three-point play by Gwynedd-Mercy freshman guard Nathaniel Walker made it a 68-64 game, but Raptor junior guard

Arian Azemi

closed the game to 68-66 with a layup with 4:29 remaining.

A layup by Walker and a pair of foul shots by senior guard Jeff Seigafuse gave the Griffins a 72-66 lead with 3:07 remaining, but Raptor freshman forward

Dylan Trow

sliced that deficit in half with a trey. Moments later, Trow added a steal that led to a foul and a free throw by Azemi, making it a 72-70 game with 2:06 remaining.

Dunham followed with a pair of foul shots to make it 74-70, but Azemi answered with two free throws of his own, making it a 74-72 game with 1:07 remaining. In the final minute, Dunham’s layup gave Gwynedd Mercy a 76-72 lead before a free throw by Azemi sliced the gap to 76-73 with 37 seconds remaining.

When the Griffins missed a field goal attempt with 26 seconds remaining, Destin grabbed the rebound to give the Scarlet Raptors a chance for a late game-tying three-point attempt. The shot was off target, however, and the Griffins grabbed the rebound, were fouled and closed out their win with a pair of free throws by freshman guard Manny Clark.

Dunham paced the Griffins with 26 points, while Seigafuse notched 14 and senior forward Austin Harriott added 11. Dunham added four assists and a game-high six steals.

Rutgers-Camden placed five players in double digits, with Azemi scoring 18 and adding game-high totals of eight rebounds and seven assists. Trow scored 13, Destin netted 12 and both sophomore forward

Jake Petrik

and sophomore guard

Keysean Simmonds

added 11.

The Griffins shot 23-for-46 (50.0 percent) from the floor and held a 32-25 advantage off the boards. Rutgers-Camden was 26-for-56 (46.4) from the floor.

Destin, who earned a pair of NJAC Rookie of the Week honors as a freshman and captured NJAC Honorable Mention during his sophomore season, now owns 1,011 points (13.7 ppg) in 74 career games at Rutgers-Camden. He also has 473 rebounds for a 6.4 average.

Rutgers-Camden hosts Ramapo College in an 8 p.m. New Jersey Athletic Conference game Wednesday.

Rutgers Dental School Receives Funding to Expand Care for Patients With Disabilities

By Carrie Stetler

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine will get a $250,000 boost for the only dental clinic in the region that provides care to patients with disabilities and on the autism spectrum.

Glenn Rosivack, interim chair of the dental school\’s Department of Pediatrics, says there are many barriers to dental care for special-needs patients. Photo: John Emerson

The Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) – which offers the only dental clinics in the region providing care to patients with disabilities – will be able to treat more special-needs patients because of new state funding expected to receive final approval from Governor Murphy.

The bill, which would give RSDM $250,000, was introduced by state assemblyman Dan Benson (D-14) in the spring and overwhelmingly passed the state senate and assembly. The governor has 45 days to give final approval.

“We deeply appreciate all of those who recognize how important it is that everyone, without exception, have access to oral health care,” said Cecile A. Feldman, dental school dean who thanked supporters for these much-needed funds. “Additional resources mean that we can provide care on a wider scale.’’

John Barnosky, the father of a special-needs patient who is on the autism spectrum, advocated strongly for funds to support RSDM’s Delta Dental of New Jersey Special Care Center, which trains dentists to work with patients who have disabilities.

“Disability can happen to anyone. It’s a bipartisan issue,’’ said Barnosky. “The approval of this bill shows that you can make a difference and be a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves.’’

A severe shortage of special-needs dentists, and a booming population of patients with physical disabilities and behavioral disorders, has left special-needs providers at

RSDM

and beyond struggling to meet the demand.

The dental school, the largest oral health care provider in the state, logged 7,757special-needs patient visits in 2017. In New Jersey, more than 10 percent of the population has at least one disability, a figure that totals 911,300.

Nationwide, 48 percent of patients with disabilities had no dental check-up within a year, compared to 35 percent without disabilities, according to a 2016 study published in the

Journal of Public Health Dentistry.

Barnosky’s son, Peter, 28, can be combative during check-ups. Since so few dentists are willing to provide even routine treatment, like cleanings and fillings, he often had to wait months for a non-emergency visit at RSDM.

Many dental offices lack ramps for wheelchairs, doorways that are wide enough for gurneys to fit through and other accommodations. But one of the greatest obstacles is dentists who lack training and experience. In addition to treating special-needs patients, RSDM trains all students to work with patients with disabilities.

According to Feldman, extra staffing and additional surgical resources to treat the many special care patients who need general anesthesia will greatly bolster RSDM’s clinical and educational mission.

ICE HSI Nogales exposes drug tunnel

ICE\’s HSI special agents and taskforce officers on BEST executed a federal search warrant late Tuesday night and discovered a tunnel along the U.S. Mexico border, seizing nearly 200 lbs. of methamphetamine, almost two pounds of white heroin, close to three pounds of cocaine, over six and a half pounds of fentanyl, in addition to arresting two individuals and seizing one vehicle.

NOGALES, Ariz. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents and taskforce officers on the Border

Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) executed a federal search warrant late Tuesday night and discovered a tunnel along the U.S. Mexico border, seizing nearly 200 lbs. of methamphetamine, almost two pounds of white heroin, close to three pounds of cocaine, over six and a half pounds of fentanyl, in addition to arresting two individuals and seizing one vehicle.

The tunnel that runs from the residence on North Morley to the IOI measures eight feet deep and stretches 82 feet (entry to breach of the IOI). The IOI is a gravity wastewater pipeline that runs from Nogales, Sonora, Mexico to Rio Rico, Arizona. The reinforced passageway features a sophisticated ventilation system equipped with tubing reinforced by several 2 x 4\’s and beams allowing for crawlspace. Special agents estimate the tunnel has been in existence for a few months due to the advanced construction and material used to excavate.

\”It comes at no surprise that HSI special agents on the BEST and those on the Joint Port Enforcement Group (JPEG) dismantled an operational drug tunnel along the border,\” said Scott Brown, special agent in charge for HSI Phoenix. \”As this investigation makes clear, we remain focused on exposing border crime and combatting the cartels\’ increasingly unabashed underground smuggling tactics.\”

The investigation began earlier this year when investigators received information that a drug trafficking organization was smuggling large quantities of narcotics through the IOI. As the investigation progressed, HSI special agents obtained evidence to present to a federal judge for a search warrant. That evening, while executing the search warrant, agents uncovered the receiving end of the tunnel.

Those arrested, Jovany Robledo-Delgado and Jesus Martinez Selgado, both citizens of Mexico, were presented to the U.S. Attorney\’s Office for the District of Arizona in Tucson on charges of possession and conspiracy to distribute hard narcotics. They were initialed in federal court Wednesday afternoon.

The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Can\’t Decide What Type Of Boat To Buy? Here Is A Short Guide

Buying a boat for the first time can be an overwhelming process for the first time. Many different types of boats can be used for various purposes. You shouldn’t look at any friend’s or family member’s vessel and get the same thing because it might not be as suitable for your needs. Here is a list of the various kinds of boats, and other things that you might want to consider before making the decision.

Before Thinking Of Buying

The first thing is, you will need to have a boating license. For which you should consider taking classes, consider taking

practice tests by Aceboater

if you are in Canada. Then, check the laws in the state you plan on riding the boat. Similar to registering a car, you might need to register the vessel as well. Also, learn about transferring the registration to your name if you are considering to purchase a used boat.

Look into each different kind of boat

Think about what you want to do with the boat. Make a list of all the activities that you, or your family, might want to do. Here is a list of the common types of boats:

Aluminum Fishing Boats

It is very commonly used for angling, which is a fishing sport. It has lightweight, and it is effortless to transport.

All-Purpose Fishing Boats

If you are really into fishing and like to catch all kinds of fishes, then this might be a good option. This type is excellent for maximum versatility.

Bowriders

Bowriders are excellent for families and groups of people. They can be used for numerous watersports and regular joy rides.

Cuddy Cabins

Cuddy cabins are excellent for a beautiful day out in the waters, under the sun. If needed, they also have a covered area.

Cabin Cruisers

These are more luxuries versions of cuddy cabins.

Deck Boats

These boats are fantastic for bigger crowds. They are all about making more space inside and maximizing the seating capacity. They can even be used to throw small parties.

Fish and Ski

If you are the kind of person who loves to fish but also enjoys the occasional water sports with friends and family, this might be the ideal boat for you.

High Performance

If you are planning to race, or love speed, then a streamlined boat with high speed and low air resistance would be suitable. Luckily, high-performance boats are just that.

These are just a few, and there are many other types that you should look at before buying.

New Or Used

Now that you have the appropriate information about the kind of boat that would be best, take a look at the budget. It would help if you decided whether to buy a brand new boat or a used one. If you have been saving up for a while, or money is not a problem, then new ones are the way to go. If you are a little low on cash, then purchasing a used one would be better. Used boats can be just as good and last just as long if they are in good condition. Consider getting a thorough inspection before buying a pre-owned vessel.

Visit

boatsforsale.co.uk

and browse through their wide selection of different types of boats both new and used.

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(Video)Some Republican Governors Are Asking For Refugee Resettlement In Their States

SCOTT MOREFIELD

/THE DAILY CALLER

Fox News host Tucker Carlson and a guest discussed Republican governors in 18 states asking for refugee resettlement despite being given an option not to do so.

Introducing the Friday night “Tucker Carlson Tonight” segment, the

Fox News host

recalled when

Republican leaders once

“made a big show of opposing Obama administration refugee policy” and supposedly “got their wish” when President Donald Trump won the 2016 election and

signed

“an executive order allowing cities and states to opt-out of refugee resettlement.”

However, “for some reason, no Republican governors are taking advantage of that,” Carlson said, noting that 18 GOP governors so far “have explicitly requested that more refugees be sent to their states.”

The

list

so far includes:

Doug Ducey

, Arizona

Asa Hutchinson

, Arkansas

Brad Little

, Idaho

Eric Holcomb

, Indiana

Kim Reynolds

, Iowa

Larry Hogan

, Maryland

Charlie Baker

, Massachusetts

Mike Parsons

, Missouri

Pete Ricketts

, Nebraska

Chris Sununu

, New Hampshire

Doug Burgum

, North Dakota

Mike DeWine

, Ohio

Kevin Stitt

, Oklahoma

Kristi Noem

, South Dakota

Bill Lee

, Tennessee

Gary Herbert

, Utah

Phil Scott

, Vermont

Jim Justice

, West Virginia

“We already have more than 20 million illegal immigrants living here,” Carlson said. “The last thing many struggling communities need is more low skilled migrants who may be great people but need a lot. They stress the schools and social programs while not fully integrating. That’s just true and anybody who lives in a community where it has happened will tell you that it is true. As with illegal immigration, the long term agenda of refugee settlement is to bring in future Democratic voters, obviously.”

published here with permission

https://www.dailycaller.com

New Year\’s Eve Ideas for Fun, Food, and Decorations

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(January 7, 2020)– is nearer than ever and marks the end of a beautiful decade. The new year is not just the start of another year, but the start of a new decade as well, where most of us will be going through life-changing events, getting married, completing degrees, having kids, while some of us may still stick to playing slot games in online

casinos and their sister sites

all day.

Celebrating this special new year\’s eve in the best way possible is essential as you\’ll be starting your new year and a new decade with nothing but high hopes and happiness. This is why today we\’ll be discussing the best New Year\’s Eve ideas for fun, food and decorations and more!

Bring Your Own Food Party

Bring Your Food is a great concept and can come in handy if you\’re hosting a New Year\’s Eve party with a moderate amount of guests. Contact the people that you\’re willing to invite to your party and ask them to bring some appetizers with them, which they can cook themselves or get from the market. Anything is appreciated, and it doesn\’t have to be something marvelous or Unique – If it\’s difficult for them to cook something, you can just ask them to get a can or two of beans or nuts!

Setting up a Champagne Bar

Probably the most essential thing when it comes to celebrating new years\’ eve is a Champagne Bar. Using pretty Glassware, tables, Bowls and jars and fill some of them with pomegranate seeds tacky citrus herbs and let your guests do their thing. Everyone loves a Champagne bar, so why not make your New Year\’s Eve party even more fun with one?

Midnight Supper

After your guests are done with the Champagne bar (If you set up any), close it and invite everyone for a midnight supper to start the year off for good. A

baked potato bar, Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad

Baked Mac and Cheese

are some of the best and inexpensive midnight

supper ideas which you can carry out for your New Year\’s Eve Party!

Hiring a photographer

If you\’re in it for making memories, hiring a photographer makes it nice and easy for you to get those before and after pics for your new year\’s eve, and a lot of organized and candid pictures for you to look back and see in a couple of years. If hiring a good photographer isn\’t what you want, you can ask a guest or a friend to do all the pictures, or if no one is willing to do it, you can do the photography job yourself.

Game Idea – Writing Resolutions

What\’s more fun than

playing games with your guests on a New Year\’s Eve

, and while there are plenty of game ideas out there, like board games and more, the best one that comes to the mind is asking your guests to write their new year\’s resolutions. It\’s also a fun and interactive way to make conversations with your guests and provokes an interactive session between people as well!