UTGR's Affirmative Agenda Shames Utah's Corrupt Regime
How corrupt and illegitimate is Utah's "pay-to-play" government? Take a look at UT Gun Rights' Affirmative Agenda at
http://utgunrights.com/freeammo/affirmative-agenda.htm
Your right to keep and bear arms can only be safeguarded when government officials and agents are tightly restrained by a framework of clear and ethical policies. These policies must reinforce meaningful due process for those accused of criminal activity, punish those who abuse power, and foster an attitude of respect toward you.
You may not agree with every proposed policy, but as you ponder them collectively, consider how antagonistic Utah's political environment is toward simple ethics and decency. As always, your feedback is welcome.
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UT Gun Rights
E-mail: info@utgunrights.com
Website: www.utgunrights.com
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UT Gun Rights promotes the right of individuals to keep and
bear firearms, responsible and confident firearms ownership
and use, and political accountability at the state and local level.
It is your natural right to defend yourself from unjust attacks
by any individual, mob, or government. This is self-evident to all
but the naïve – and the corrupt politicians and institutions that
manipulate them.
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Online School Growing, Students Return For New School Year
Utah Connections Academy Students Begin New School Year Aug. 21
WOODS CROSS, Utah (Aug. 22, 2017) – Following a year of notable enrollment growth, Utah Connections Academy (UCA) will welcomed its student body back for the 2017-18 school year on August 21.
UCA, a statewide, online public school that serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade, saw its enrollment increase by nearly 30 percent over the past 18 months. While a majority of the school’s enrollment is from Davis, Salt Lake and Utah counties, UCA has also experienced marked growth in Tooele, Weber and Iron counties over the past year.
“Every student has unique educational needs and we are fortunate to be able to provide an environment that recognizes that truth,” Jeff Herr, Utah Connections Academy principal, said. “Our families all have unique reasons for choosing online school, and we’re here to support our students in ways that allow them to grow and thrive.”
The school’s annual Parent Satisfaction Survey revealed that a majority of the families who have chosen UCA did so because they were looking for greater flexibility to accommodate outside interests such as sports teams, the arts or employment. Others simply wanted a change from their neighborhood school, or desired a learning environment that they felt was safer. The student satisfaction survey revealed that UCA students are happy they chose to attend UCA, especially among middle and high school students.
Regardless of the reason for enrolling, students are finding success at UCA. The school’s most recent graduating class secured more than $28,000 in scholarships. Nine students from the Class of 2017 actually graduated early, collectively receiving $7,500 in Centennial Scholarships.
Based in Woods Cross, Utah Connections Academy delivers personalized schooling to students statewide. Enrollment for the 2017-18 school year is ongoing. More information is also available at www.UtahConnectionsAcademy.com or by calling (801) 298-6660.
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About Utah Connections Academy
Utah Connections Academy (UCA) is a tuition-free, high-quality, highly accountable statewide online public school that serves students in grades kindergarten through 12. The virtual school combines high-quality resources from leading publishers with cutting-edge yet easy-to-use technology and hands-on materials. Utah Connections Academy provides students with the flexibility to learn from anywhere there is an Internet connection and with an innovative online school curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. The combination of state-certified teachers, a proven curriculum, unique electives, technology tools, and community experiences creates a supportive and successful online learning opportunity for families and children who want an individualized approach to education. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit www.UtahConnectionsAcademy.com.
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Consumer Watchdog Responds to EU’s Extension of Bayer, Monsanto Merger Approval Deadline
SumOfUs applauds EU Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager for initiating an in-depth antitrust assessment of the merger between Bayer and Monsanto
Moments ago, EU regulators initiated an in-depth antitrust assessment of the $66 billion Bayer Monsanto merger. If approved, the merger would be the largest acquisition in German corporate history. European regulators now have until the 8 January 2018 to approve the deal, which the global consumer group SumOfUs argues would be a major threat to the global food supply and the global economy.
In response, Anne Isakowitsch, campaign manager at SumOfUs, released the following statement:
“The EU’s decision to further examine the Bayer, Monsanto merger could not come soon enough. This merger marks a severely dangerous consolidation of corporate power and massive threat to food supplies and farmers around the world, and these mega corporations are closer than ever to making that happen.
“EU regulators must recognize the unique threats posed by a Bayer-Monsanto merger and move swiftly to reject their proposal.A merged Bayer-Monsanto will be relentless in its pursuit of putting corporate profits over the protection of small farms— eventually driving up prices for consumers. Farming families and communities across the EU will carry the burden of this giant merger.
“We urge Commissioner Vestager to consider the disastrous implications of this merger and for citizens to write her expressing their concern.”
Over 721,700 SumOfUs members around the world signed onto a petition opposing the potential merger of Monsanto and Bayer.
View the petition here: https://actions.sumofus.org/a/stop-the-monsanto-bayer-mega-merger-nightmare
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SAY ANYTHING
ANNOUNCE
IN DEFENSE ANNIVERSARY TOUR
IN DEFENSE OF THE GENRE, IS A REAL BOY AND SELF TITLED TO BE PLAYED IN FULL OVER THE COURSE OF TWO NIGHTS IN NINETEEN
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY AT NOON LOCAL TIME
AUGUST 22nd, 2017 - Today, Say Anything announces a very special tour in honor of the tenth anniversary of the release of their album In Defense Of The Genre. To celebrate, the band is performing their first three albums in their entirety over two nights in nineteen different cities. Dates kick off on November 25th, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at the Crescent Ballroom.
On the upcoming tour, Max says, "Well, this should be the most epic series of shows we've ever put on in terms of the "legacy" of our early work. I predict all-out catharsis in these intimate settings and an awesome experience losing myself in the narrative of each of these albums played in their entirety."
General tickets will go on sale this Friday, August 25th at noon local time. Fan Club presale will start on Tuesday, August 22nd at noon local time at this link: http://sayanything.shofetti.com. Special guests will be announced soon.
Say Anything is confirmed to perform at this year's Riot Fest on Sunday, September 17th. Tickets are at www.riotfest.org.
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Say Anything has sold over half a million albums of their discography and traveled the world countless times over, performing with bands such as Thrice, Manchester Orchestra and more. The band's most recent album, I Don't Think It Is, is available now for purchase or streaming.
Featured in Say Anything's upcoming tour lineup will be Parker Case (keys, guitar), Kenny Bridges (guitar), Reed Murray (drums), Garron DuPree (bass) and of course, Max Bemis (vocals).
Say Anything- Upcoming Tour Dates
September 17th - Chicago, IL - Riot Fest
In Defense / Discography Tour Dates
November 25th - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
November 26th - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
November 27th - West Hollywood, CA - Troubadour
November 28th - West Hollywood, CA - Troubadour
November 30th - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
December 1st - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
December 2nd - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone Berkeley
December 3rd - San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom
December 5th - Seattle, WA - Neumos
December 6th - Seattle, WA - Neumos
December 8th - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
December 9th - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
December 13th - Detroit, MI - St. Andrew's Hall
December 14th - Detroit, MI - St. Andrew's Hall
December 16th - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
December 17th - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
December 18th - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall
December 19th - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall
January 9th - Orlando, FL - Beacham Theater
January 10th - Orlando, FL - Beacham Theater
January 12th - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
January 13th - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live!
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