From the Trenches World Report

Natural News – by Ethan A. Huff

A Florida woman who successfully converted the utilities in her house from city water and electricity from the local power company to rainwater and solar panels is being punished for her innovative efforts to live “off the grid,” which a local magistrate recently declared to be illegal and in violation of local code ordinances.

Though he admitted that the regulations are redundant and unreasonable, Special Magistrate Harold S. Eskin ruled that Robin Speronis, a 54-year-old former real estate agent currently living in Cape Coral, is violating city code, not to mention the International Property Maintenance Code, by generating and supplying her own water and electricity from natural elements rather than public utilities.   Continue reading “Orwellian nightmare becomes reality for Florida woman after judge declares living ‘off the grid’ illegal”

IB Times – by Lianna Brinded

The former Goldman Sachs vice-president Fabrice Tourre, who was convicted on six counts of securities fraud six months ago, has landed a new job as an economics teacher at a prestigious university in the US.

Tourre, also known as “Fabulous Fab,” will teach a class called ‘Elements of Economic Analysis’ on Thursday afternoons, followed by a discussion on Monday.   Continue reading “Ex-Goldman Sachs Fraudster Fabrice Tourre to Teach Economics at University of Chicago”

SHTF Plan – by Mac Slavo

The war on liberty is coming to a head in Connecticut, where tens of thousands of gun owners have refused to comply with their state government’s gun registration laws. Officials have literally ordered those who failed to meet the registration deadline tosurrender their firearms or face arrest.   Continue reading “Connecticut Patriot Group Fights Back Against Confiscation Order: ‘We Are Armed… And Are Familiar With the Finer Points of Marksmanship’”

The Real News – by Kevin Zeese

McMillan was sexually assaulted, beaten unconscious and into seizures by NY Police, but the city is charging her with felony assault over the incident.

Occupy participant Cecily McMillan is being prosecuted for felony police assault and may face up to 7 years in prison. In reality, it is the NYPD that should be on trial for their assault on McMillan. The trial has already been delayed because of the credibility of the arresting officer, however, New York City should review the case and drop all charges against McMillan.   Continue reading “NYPD Shame Of New York: Drop The Charges Against Cecily McMillan”

The Desert Sun – by Victoria Pelham

Sen. Barbara Boxer is pushing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate a polio-like condition in California that has left children paralyzed in their arms and legs.

“I was alarmed to learn that at least 20 children in California over the last 18 months have suffered from a rare polio-like disease that causes paralysis to one or more arms or legs,” the Rancho Mirage Democrat wrote Thursday in a letter to CDC Director Thomas Frieden. “We need answers to what is causing this devastating disease in children.”   Continue reading “Sen. Boxer urges CDC to investigate polio like condition”

Huffington Post

BEIJING, March 2 (Reuters) – At least 28 people were killed in a “violent terrorist attack” at a train station in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming by a group of unidentified people brandishing knives, five of whom were shot dead, state media said on Sunday.

Another 162 people were injured, the official Xinhua news agency added. It said the attack had taken place late on Saturday evening.   Continue reading “China Knife Attack Kills Dozens: Report”

Intellihub

According to translated news sources within the country, Ukraine interim representative threatened Russia with nuclear weapons, if Russia does not remove their troops from within the Ukrainian borders.

Mikhail Golovko said in a live interview that,“Russia can not win in this situation, it is a violation of all international norms and guarantees … If they are violated, we reserve the right to recover a nuclear weapon. Resume nuclear status and will be quite different to communicate, “ he said.   Continue reading “Ukraine leader threatens Russia with nuclear weapons”

Latino Daily News

A high-ranking gunman with the Caballeros Templarios drug cartel was killed in a shootout with Mexican police in the western state of Michoacan, official sources told Efe.

Francisco Galeana Nuñez, known as “the Panther,” died during a battle with Federal Police in the municipality of Arteaga.   Continue reading “Knights Templar Cartel Enforcer Dies in Shootout with Mexican Cops”

    Nobody on our side is rich, and as we’re all being squeezed in the same vise, we’re all noticing that we have to be a bit more careful about how we spend our money these days, but we do need what we need.  

    As we do go about collecting these necessities, it’s important to remember that there’s only one way to invest your money after you’ve spent it. It’s probably the most important investment you can make, and possibly the only sound investment you can make in this uncharted future of ours.    Continue reading “Patronize Patriots”

Due to the number of Americans murdered by cops after calling 911, I consider this as nothing less than a life-saving decision.

Cop Block – by Victor Taglia

The Chicago Police department has decided to stop responding to select 911 calls. Apparently, they will not be responding to calls such as “criminal damage to property, vehicle thefts, garage burglaries, or other crimes in which the suspect is no longer on the scene, and the victim isn’t in immediate danger.” This is all so that “the equivalent of 44 police officers a day” will be available for patrol duties.   Continue reading “Chicago Police”