Year: 2015

Reuters

Lifting a 40-year-old U.S. ban on crude exports would create a wide range of jobs in the oil drilling supply chain and broader economy even in states that produce little or no oil, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Some 394,000 to 859,000 U.S. jobs could be created annually from 2016 to 2030 by lifting the ban, according to the IHS report, titled: “Unleashing the Supply Chain: Assessing the Economic Impact of a U.S. crude oil free trade policy.”   Continue reading “Removing U.S. oil ban would create jobs beyond drilling: report”

Washington Post – by Eugene Volokh

But last week’s In re Parentage of M.A.R.R. (Ill. Ct. App. Mar. 11, 2015)reversed the order. Here’s a quick summary:

1. Andrea and Kurt were never married, but they have a now-2-year-old daughter, M.A.R.R. After the parents split up, the trial court eventually gave custody of M.A.R.R. to Kurt.   Continue reading “Family court to father: No guns in the house until child is 18 – Reversed”

The Hill – by Alexander Bolton

With an eye on 2016, congressional Republicans are adopting a new strategy on repealing ObamaCare.

For years, the effort to kill President Obama’s signature healthcare law has stalled in the GOP-led House. Now, Republicans have a new goal: getting a bill to his desk.

Congressional Republicans plan to pass a deficit-reduction package that repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA). After a shaky start this year, GOP leaders want to show they can govern and set the terms for 2016, when they will try to retain control of Congress and retake the White House.   Continue reading “Eyeing 2016, Republicans adopt new ObamaCare strategy”

Free Beacon – by Elizabeth Harrington

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants hotels to monitor how much time its guests spend in the shower.

The agency is spending $15,000 to create a wireless system that will track how much water a hotel guest uses to get them to “modify their behavior.”

“Hotels consume a significant amount of water in the U.S. and around the world,” an EPA grant to the University of Tulsa reads. “Most hotels do not monitor individual guest water usage and as a result, millions of gallons of potable water are wasted every year by hotel guests.”   Continue reading “EPA Wants to Monitor How Long Hotel Guests Spend in the Shower”

Natural News – by Julie Wilson

According to numerous studies, ginger possesses many therapeutic properties. It’s most widely known for its ability to alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, including seasickness.

A study released in 2007 revealed that ginger actually treats symptoms experienced in conditions like motion sickness better than some over-the-counter prescription drugs. Ginger’s ability to relieve nausea, dizziness, vomiting and cold sweating makes it a popular choice for treating an upset stomach which is frequently experienced by expectant mothers.   Continue reading “Grow your own ginger for free: Natural medicine that’s delicious too!”

Patrick Henry Society

In the last few months, the citizens of Washington State have come under fire from both state and federal officials.  They have been subject to everything from surveillance to being viewed through the scope of a sniper’s rifle—manned by a fellow citizen.  The people have appealed to the governor to no avail.  According to Governor Inslee’s office, he has no jurisdiction over the federal authorities who seek to subvert liberty and control the populace.  He is incorrect, but the People accept that he is complicit in the criminal enslavement of the citizens.   Continue reading “Open Letter to the Sheriffs of Washington State”

Eric Peter’s Autos

You may have heard about Attorney General Eric Holder’s recent announcement that states would no longer be able to cite federal asset forfeiture laws to snatch people’s cash and property without so much as charging them with a crime  – let alone actually going to the trouble of convicting them of having committed a crime.

Most people are unaware such brazen gangster tactics have been in use for years – and could be used against them. And when they are used, you’ll have little recourse. It is literally up to you to prove you did not commit a crime – at your expense and on your nickel.   Continue reading “If They Want Your Money . . . There is always a catch”

Yahoo News – by Jon Herskovitz

(Reuters) – Fault lines dating back hundreds of millions of years in Oklahoma that have been recently reactivated could lead to a devastating quake in the state where many structures were not built to withstand major seismic activity, a report said.

The state, which has seen several hundred seismic events over the past five years, has “a high degree of potential earthquake hazards,” according to the study accepted for publication this month whose authors include researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).   Continue reading “Reactivated fault lines in Oklahoma could cause major quake: study”

Activist Post – by Brandon Turbeville

On Sunday, March 15 the author of the ridiculous and possibly treasonous letter regarding the potential agreement on a nuclear program between the P5 + 1 countries and Iran recently took to the airwaves to brazenly defend his position and his actions.

In a nation so terrified of being obliterated by a nuclear bomb from countries like Iraq, North Korea, and Iran that they are willing to allow Washington to push them into a position where they very well may be blown up by a nuclear bomb from Russia, infantile propaganda clearly reigns supreme.    Continue reading “U.S. Senator Wants To Stop Iran From Taking Tehran”

BATR – by James Hall

The announcement that Federal government’s tax-take hits all-time high as the federal government collected a record amount of taxes in fiscal year 2014, topping $3 trillion in revenue for the first time in its history, has the tax man taking a bigger bite than ever. Yet, the take that the collection bureau seems un-phased from all their scandals to put the taxpayer through their third degree audits are easing up. Why? The answer may surprise when the ledger is tallied up.   Continue reading “Fear of IRS Tax Audits Diminish”

Banoosh – by Mr. H

To the horror of many, the NSA document disclosed that the group was formed by US, UK and Israel intelligence apparatus as part of a strategy known as the hornet’s nest in order to attract the fundamentalists from around the world to Syria.

The nuclear talks which were infused with unnecessary optimism are no longer seen by many to yield much fruit as Washington once again reveals its true colors and pernicious intentions by imposing further sanctions on Iranian companies and individuals.   Continue reading “NSA Document Reveals the “ISIS Formed by US, UK, Israel Intelligence Apparatus” to justify the Invasion of Syria”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

Having re-emerged from his hibernation, Vladimir Putin is wasting no time getting back to business.Having paced 40,000 troops on “snap-readiness,” AP reports that a documentary which aired last night shows Putin explaining that Russia was ready to bring its nuclear weapons into a state of alert during last year’s tensions over the Crimean Peninsula and the overthrow of Ukraine’s president, and admitted well-armed forces in unmarked uniforms who took control of Ukrainian military facilities in Crimea were Russian soldiers. In the documentary, which marks a year since the referendum, Putin says of the nuclear preparedness, “We were ready to do this … (Crimea) is our historical territory. Russian people live there. They were in danger. We cannot abandon them.”   Continue reading “Putin Warns “We Were Ready” to Use Nukes to Secure Crimea”

Don’t know how many Trenchers live in the area, but I thought I’d pass it along.

Ione Valley Land, Air & Water Defense Alliance

Tuesday, March 24th, at 1:30 pm, there is a Public Hearing at the County Center, 810 Court Street, Jackson, with the Amador Board of Supervisors to hear from all interested parties any objections to the project. The County has issued a response to the EIR, which ignores the environmental issues that the people of Amador County are so concerned about, despite the 545 signatures and 45+ letters from local citizens opposing the projects, in addition to the State and local Agency objections. The EIR response ignores all issues and offers the people of Amador County no mitigation for traffic congestion, toxic air pollution, wastewater and runoff, groundwater usage or biological resources devastation. The Quarry and Asphalt plant plans do not comply with local air or water rules. Continue reading “No on Newman Ridge! Important Public Hearing Tuesday March 24th, 1:30 pm”