From the Trenches World Report

Seattle Times

WACO, Texas — Federal agents and the state fire marshal have effectively barred a federal safety panel from the site of a Texas fertilizer plant blast that killed 15 people and injured about 200 others, hampering its investigation, the panel’s chairman said.

In a May 17 letter to Sen. Barbara Boxer, U.S. Chemical Safety Board Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso asked the California Democrat to help the board obtain evidence under control of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that he contends is essential to the board’s investigation, the Waco Tribune-Herald and Austin American-Statesman reported.   Continue reading “Safety Board: ATF blocking plant blast probe”

New York Post – by Emily Smith

Mayor Bloomberg went on a spitting-mad rant against a city cab-fleet boss who won a court victory over Hizzoner’s planned “Taxi of Tomorrow” — vowing to “destroy your f–king industry” when he leaves office, The Post has learned.

A fuming Bloomberg made the threat against Taxi Club Management CEO Gene Freidman at Madison Square Garden’s private 1879 Club during last Thursday’s Knick playoff game, a witness said yesterday.   Continue reading “Mike unleashes a ‘hail’ storm”

CNS News

What did the White House know about the IRS targeting conservative groups and when did it know it?

Crucial evidence needed to develop an accurate answer to that question would include the records of any communications that went back and forth between the IRS and the White House on the topic.   Continue reading “IRS Misses Filing Deadline: Fails to Comply With Congressional Demand for All Communications With WH About Targeting Conservatives”

The Organic Prepper

The Monsanto Company likes to proclaim that they are the good guys, here to selflessly feed the world, help with sustainable agriculture, and, as if those lofty goals are not enough, champion human rights across the globe.  All you have to do is look at their commitments page to see how worthy they are of a shiny corporate halo:

At the heart of Monsanto is a very clear and principled code of conduct – one we expect all employees, contractors and management to live by every day. We operate under a genuine value system—our pledge—that demonstrates integrity, respect, ethical behavior, perspective and honesty as a foundation for everything we do.   Continue reading “Why Does Monsanto Need an Army of Mercenary Soldiers?”

The Mental Recession – by Rusty Weiss

What many had assumed would be a meeting regarding New York State Sheriffs’ Association concerns about New York’s strict new gun laws, turned into a verbal scolding from the Governor which included the threat of some people’s jobs if they didn’t toe the line and shut up about the SAFE Act.   Continue reading “Coumo to State Sheriffs: Shut Up About Gun Law or Risk Termination”

Mass Privatel

Wisconsin – Police work that has traditionally been conducted in public view is increasingly being shielded, as insurance companies and municipal attorneys throughout Wisconsin push departments to withhold names from reports due to liability concerns.

A long-ignored federal privacy law is driving the redactions, interpreted by some municipal leaders to overrule a state public records law that says the full reports should be released.    Continue reading “Secret arrests by police in Wisconsin is this Big Brother’s future for Americans?”

Max Velocity Tactical

I had the following question as a comment by ‘APX’ on my previous post ‘Combat Rifle – Solid Basics to keep you Alive’ HERE:

APX Asks: “I have a question maybe you can help me with, occidental military doctrine is based in gaining fire superiority to allow maneuver but…What would you do if your force is unable to obtain fire superiority? How would you improve your chances?I ask this because in a SHTF situation ammo could be scarce and our team’s weapons not the best, maybe people with hunting rifles or shotguns.”   Continue reading “Follow Up: What would you do if your force is unable to obtain fire superiority?”

The New Boston Tea Party

WHEN THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE AND THEIR LAWS ARE “IRRELEVANT,” YOU HAVE TYRANNY:

Common Dreams – by Abby Zimet

In the time-honored tradition of setting abstract and often wrong-headed partisan politics above the needs of real-life people, Oklahoma’s GOP Sen. Tom Coburn, along with his colleagues a longtime climate change skeptic and foe of federal disaster relief, announced within hours of the devastating tornadoes hitting his state that any federal disaster aid should be paid for with budget cuts elsewhere, no doubt preferably affecting poor people. So when he tweeted that his “thoughts and prayers” were with the suffering victims of “the tragic tornado outbreak,” they weren’t having any of it.   Continue reading “Oklahomans Want Coburn to Take His Thoughts and Prayers and Shove ‘Em”

Common Dreams – by Jon Queally

Laborers digging a water ditch just 200 yards from a former US Special Forces outpost in Afghanistan have discovered the body of a missing Afghan man, Sayid Mohammad, who was last seen being taken to the base after being taken into custody by men associated with the US military.

The discovery of the mutilated body is just the latest development in a bizarre but pivotal series of events that have pitted the authority of Afghan President Hamid Karzai against the occupying military power of the US military and NATO.   Continue reading “Body of Footless Torture Victim Unearthed Near US Special Forces Base in Afghanistan”

Cop Block

Former Williamson County District Attorney Ken Anderson was released on $7,500 bail for charges relating to violating state law and acting in contempt of court by lying to a trial judge. Anderson, who is now a state judge, purportedly lied to a trial judge in a murder case decades ago in order to secure a conviction.  The convicted man, Michael Morton, served almost 25 years in prison before being exonerated. Anderson had intentionally concealed two items of evidence that would have helped prove Mr. Morton’s innocence.   Continue reading “Former DA Jailed for Hiding Evidence to Secure Conviction”

Huffington Post

This is what they meant by pot-bellied pig!

We’re getting high on the hog of BB Ranch butcher William von Schneidau, who feeds marijuana to his pigs and sells them at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. SeattleMet reports that Schneidau adds “weed to the feed” — yes, the stems, stalks and seeds — to give his meat a more savory flavor.   Continue reading “Butcher Feeds Marijuana To Pigs To Create True High-Quality Meat”

Stop the Drug War – by Phillip Smith

Resist 1776 – by Molon Labe (Gabriel)

Our rights are at risk, it’s time to get on the front lines and FIGHT

Just when we all thought the gun debate was dying down, the Obama administration has said it is now pursuing to sign the UN Arms treaty in the “near future”. On April 2nd, 2013, the UN general assembly voted 153-4 to proceed with the arms treaty, with the United States voting in favor of the bill.   Continue reading “RED ALERT: Obama Administration to Sign U.N. Arms Trade Treaty”

Before It’s News – by stompk

I was watching a satellite loop of the tornado yesterday. I have to say, the HAARP wave patterns in the surrounding clouds was insane. Keep in mind, this tornado came out of nowhere, and in 16 minutes exploded into one of the most destructive tornadoes in history.   Continue reading “Was Moore Tornado Created To Cover Up Scandals? Compelling Evidence!”

Catholic Online

Called the supercapacitor, this revolutionary device can charge a cell phone within just 20 seconds. The brainchild of 18-year-old Esha Khare of Saratoga, California, the lucky teen collected $50,000 at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona this week.

The device is sure to make waiting around for your cell phone to recharge a thing of the past, In addition, the gizmo packs more energy into a smaller space than traditional phone batteries — and holds the charge for longer.   Continue reading “California teenager invents device that can charge cell phone in 20 seconds – flat”