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Clarence Thomas: ‘Improbable’ that 2nd Amendment Only Protects Carrying a Gun in Your Home

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by AWR Hawkins 27 Jun 2017 In his dissent to the Supreme Court of the United State’s (SCOTUS) June 26 announcement that it would not review  Peruta v. California, Justice Clarence Thomas contended he finds it “improbable” that the Second Amendment only protects a right to carry a gun in one’s own home. Peruta has become on the focal point of opposition to California’s “good cause” requirement for issuance of concealed carry permits. On January 12, 2017,   Breitbart News reported that SCOTUS was asked to review Peruta  in hopes of securing a ruling in support of  the fundamental right to bear arms. Petitioners specifically wanted SCOTUS to rule “whether the Second Amendment entitles ordinary, law-abiding citizens to carry handguns outside the home for self-defense in some manner, including concealed carry when open carry is forbidden by state law.” But on June 26, SCOTUS announced it would not review the case, thereby leaving the “good cau...

Add beauty, safety to your home with outdoor lighting

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  The right outdoor lighting can redefine a property by expanding the use of the yard and beautifying the space. By Pat Setter The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS)   The right outdoor lighting can redefine a property, adding not only safety and security but expanding the use of the yard and beautifying the space. Whether starting from scratch or retrofitting an existing yard, the most important trend today is installing LED lights. LED lights (light-emitting diodes) are energy-efficient, versatile and will reduce maintenance. Although installing LEDs is a bigger investment upfront, the savings will come with a reduced electrical bill and longer-lasting bulbs. LED light will last 50,000 hours compared with 2,000 to 4,000 hours for halogen lights, says Mike Geier, owner of Lightscape Designs. Replacing traditional outdoor lights with LEDs can net up to 85 percent in energy savings.   Technology is also transforming the way outdoor lights function. Setting...