Saturday, July 24, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Gun Ruling Reaffirms Second Amendment Right
By: Sara Sultanik Fox 7 Washington D.C. Corespondent
Washington D.C. - Earlier this week the Supreme Court held that Americans have the right to bear arms anywhere they live.
In the 5-4 ruling, the High Court ruled that a 30 year gun ban in Oak Park Illinois and gun control laws in Chicago were unconstitutional. The narrow ruling expanded gun laws in state and local governments.
And gun supporters were pleased with this decision: “As a former Sheriff and a gun owner,” said Congressman Brad Ellsworth in a public statement, “This ruling is an important victory for the Second Amendment and responsible Hoosier gun owners.”
And Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky agreed: “[Owensboro and Evansville] are border cities and there’s just a beautiful river between the two places,” said the Congressman, “So if...Evansville has the opportunity to change gun laws or or the city of Owensboro...this says you can’t do that there’s a national standard.”
While gun supporters agreed with the ruling, gun control advocates were not upset: “We are pleased the Court helped guide the government to what we think is a common sense solution to stopping gun violence,” stated Daniel Vice, Senior Attorney with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
But Vice did mention, with rights come responsibilities and it is important to always be safe when owning a weapon.
Washington D.C. - Earlier this week the Supreme Court held that Americans have the right to bear arms anywhere they live.
In the 5-4 ruling, the High Court ruled that a 30 year gun ban in Oak Park Illinois and gun control laws in Chicago were unconstitutional. The narrow ruling expanded gun laws in state and local governments.
And gun supporters were pleased with this decision: “As a former Sheriff and a gun owner,” said Congressman Brad Ellsworth in a public statement, “This ruling is an important victory for the Second Amendment and responsible Hoosier gun owners.”
And Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky agreed: “[Owensboro and Evansville] are border cities and there’s just a beautiful river between the two places,” said the Congressman, “So if...Evansville has the opportunity to change gun laws or or the city of Owensboro...this says you can’t do that there’s a national standard.”
While gun supporters agreed with the ruling, gun control advocates were not upset: “We are pleased the Court helped guide the government to what we think is a common sense solution to stopping gun violence,” stated Daniel Vice, Senior Attorney with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
But Vice did mention, with rights come responsibilities and it is important to always be safe when owning a weapon.
Salon Gives New Meaning to “Oily Hair”
By: Sara Sultanik / NCC News
May 26, 2010
Liverpool N.Y.-- Bayberry Hairstylists in Liverpool was always used to cutting and styling hair. And what did they normally do when the cut hair hits the floor? They threw it out.
But once they heard about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, they began to save the hair.
Hair Cleans Up Oil Spills
“I got up...on the internet and I came up with the Matter of Trust website,” said Karen Jordan, stylist at Bayberry Hairstylists, “I really wanted the spread the word to local salons.”
Jordan stated that she believed Bayberry Hairstylists was the first salon in the Syracuse region to start collecting the hair.
The program also collects used nylons. The hair is stuffed into the nylons to create what is called a “boom”. A “boom” is a nylon reinforced with hair and plastic mesh. These “booms” are designed to absorb the oil just as hair naturally absorbs oils.
The Matter of Trust program had become so popular that there is not just one warehouse to send the hair to. It changes every week for Bayberry Hairstylists.
Everyone’s On Board
All of the stylists and customers at Bayberry Hairstylists seemed to really enjoy the fact that the hair would be going to a good cause.
“Otherwise the hair would just be going in the garbage,” said Maureen Murphy, a stylist at the salon, “I think it’s great to clean up the environment.
And Murphy’s client Mary Comfort agreed with her hair dresser, “I was impressed they took the initiative...I feel like I’m doing a good deed as a citizen,” stated Comfort.
How it All Works
After the hair fell to the ground, a stylist swept up the hair and instead of putting it into a trash can, the salon employee would place the hair into a plastic bag.
The hair just needed to be free of any debris.
This past Wednesday, Karen Jordan shipped out ten pounds of hair to the cause. And salon employees said salons in America usually average one pound of hair per day.
May 26, 2010
Liverpool N.Y.-- Bayberry Hairstylists in Liverpool was always used to cutting and styling hair. And what did they normally do when the cut hair hits the floor? They threw it out.
But once they heard about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, they began to save the hair.
Hair Cleans Up Oil Spills
“I got up...on the internet and I came up with the Matter of Trust website,” said Karen Jordan, stylist at Bayberry Hairstylists, “I really wanted the spread the word to local salons.”
Jordan stated that she believed Bayberry Hairstylists was the first salon in the Syracuse region to start collecting the hair.
The program also collects used nylons. The hair is stuffed into the nylons to create what is called a “boom”. A “boom” is a nylon reinforced with hair and plastic mesh. These “booms” are designed to absorb the oil just as hair naturally absorbs oils.
The Matter of Trust program had become so popular that there is not just one warehouse to send the hair to. It changes every week for Bayberry Hairstylists.
Everyone’s On Board
All of the stylists and customers at Bayberry Hairstylists seemed to really enjoy the fact that the hair would be going to a good cause.
“Otherwise the hair would just be going in the garbage,” said Maureen Murphy, a stylist at the salon, “I think it’s great to clean up the environment.
And Murphy’s client Mary Comfort agreed with her hair dresser, “I was impressed they took the initiative...I feel like I’m doing a good deed as a citizen,” stated Comfort.
How it All Works
After the hair fell to the ground, a stylist swept up the hair and instead of putting it into a trash can, the salon employee would place the hair into a plastic bag.
The hair just needed to be free of any debris.
This past Wednesday, Karen Jordan shipped out ten pounds of hair to the cause. And salon employees said salons in America usually average one pound of hair per day.
N. Syracuse Woman Gives Back to Group that Gave Her So Much
April 13, 2010
By: Sara Sultanik / NCC News
Whether it was your birthday or a holiday, at some point in a person’s life they receive a gift. But what if this gift changed the way you live your life?
This is what happened to Mary Jane Damiano of North Syracuse. Three years ago, Mary Jane learned about Canine Working Companions, or CWC, a Waterville based organization that trains dogs to help the elderly or those with disabilities live a fuller, or independent life.
Mary Jane’s Story
Mary Jane Damiano was diagnosed with a disorder called Ataxia when she was on fifteen years old. The disorder, which affects her speech, balance, and coordination has left her confined to a wheel chair.
But three years ago, Emma, an energetic Labrador Retriever, came to live with Mary Jane as her “Canine Companion,” performing tasks for Mary Jane that she would have difficulty doing on her own.
“She helps me do laundry, she helps me pick clothes out of the drier and puts them on my lap,” expressed Mary Jane, “she opens and closes doors...and can call 9-1-1 in an emergency.”
Mary Jane also said, having Emma around is like having a family member or a friend and Emma is “...more like a person like a person than like a dog,” because everywhere Mary Jane goes, Emma can come along as well.
Training Dogs to Help Others
Emma graduated from the CWC canine development program and, with the help of trainers, learned how to help individuals with disabilities live a more independent lifestyle.
“Dogs do amazing things to help people more than just being good pets,” claimed Ellen Martin, a dog trainer with CWC, “dogs learn to become a useful part of society.”
But excellent dog training also comes at a price. Raising one service dog can cost an upwards of fifteen thousand dollars. Most of the money comes from donors but with the tough economy, CWC has been looking for extra funds to raise the pups.
That was where Mary Jane came in.
Giving Back
For the past few months Mary Jane has been working tirelessly to raise money for CWC.
“I hope other people can get service dogs,” stated Mary Jane.
Mary Jane travels with Emma to her local Petco store and allows customers to come up to Emma and pet her in exchange for a dollar donation to CWC.
Mary Jane just wants others to experience the love and support she has received from Emma each and every day. And so far, she has raised five hundred dollars.
By: Sara Sultanik / NCC News
Whether it was your birthday or a holiday, at some point in a person’s life they receive a gift. But what if this gift changed the way you live your life?
This is what happened to Mary Jane Damiano of North Syracuse. Three years ago, Mary Jane learned about Canine Working Companions, or CWC, a Waterville based organization that trains dogs to help the elderly or those with disabilities live a fuller, or independent life.
Mary Jane’s Story
Mary Jane Damiano was diagnosed with a disorder called Ataxia when she was on fifteen years old. The disorder, which affects her speech, balance, and coordination has left her confined to a wheel chair.
But three years ago, Emma, an energetic Labrador Retriever, came to live with Mary Jane as her “Canine Companion,” performing tasks for Mary Jane that she would have difficulty doing on her own.
“She helps me do laundry, she helps me pick clothes out of the drier and puts them on my lap,” expressed Mary Jane, “she opens and closes doors...and can call 9-1-1 in an emergency.”
Mary Jane also said, having Emma around is like having a family member or a friend and Emma is “...more like a person like a person than like a dog,” because everywhere Mary Jane goes, Emma can come along as well.
Training Dogs to Help Others
Emma graduated from the CWC canine development program and, with the help of trainers, learned how to help individuals with disabilities live a more independent lifestyle.
“Dogs do amazing things to help people more than just being good pets,” claimed Ellen Martin, a dog trainer with CWC, “dogs learn to become a useful part of society.”
But excellent dog training also comes at a price. Raising one service dog can cost an upwards of fifteen thousand dollars. Most of the money comes from donors but with the tough economy, CWC has been looking for extra funds to raise the pups.
That was where Mary Jane came in.
Giving Back
For the past few months Mary Jane has been working tirelessly to raise money for CWC.
“I hope other people can get service dogs,” stated Mary Jane.
Mary Jane travels with Emma to her local Petco store and allows customers to come up to Emma and pet her in exchange for a dollar donation to CWC.
Mary Jane just wants others to experience the love and support she has received from Emma each and every day. And so far, she has raised five hundred dollars.
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