From the Trenches World Report

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”

Doug Ross@Journal

Hey, how’s that whole ‘prevent law-abiding citizens from exercising their Constitutional right to protect themselves‘ thing working out, Rahmorrhoid?

From our blogging friends over at HeyJackass.com:   Continue reading “AND BACK IN GUN-FREE CHICAGO: Murder Capital of the United States Now Running Hotter Than 2011”

Vigilant Citizen

Marilyn Monroe is possibly the most iconic figure in American culture and the most recognizable sex symbol of all times. However, behind Monroe’s photogenic smile was a fragile individual who was exploited and subjected to mind control by powerful handlers. The first part of this two-part series will look at the hidden life of Marilyn, a Hollywood Monarch slave.   Continue reading “The Hidden Life of Marilyn Monroe, the Original Hollywood Mind Control Slave (Part-I)”

LA Times – by Richard Simon and Joseph Tanfani

WASHINGTON — A top IRS official in the division that reviews nonprofit groups will invoke the 5th Amendment and refuse to answer questions before a House committee investigating the agency’s improper screening of conservative nonprofit groups.

Washington Post – by Ellen Nakashima

Chinese hackers who breached Google’s servers several years ago gained access to a sensitive database with years’ worth of information about U.S. surveillance targets, according to current and former government officials.

The breach appears to have been aimed at unearthing the identities of Chinese intelligence operatives in the United States who may have been under surveillance by American law enforcement agencies.   Continue reading “Chinese hackers who breached Google gained access to sensitive data, U.S. officials say”

ars technica – by Casey Johnston

NASA has bestowed a $125,000 grant upon a research corporation to pursue the development of 3D-printable food, according to a report from Quartz. Anjan Contractor, who runs Systems & Materials Research Corporation, hopes to design a system that will turn shelf-stable cartridges of sugars, complex carbs, and protein into edible food on demand.   Continue reading “3D-printable food? NASA wants a taste”

Antiwar.com – by Kelley B. Vlahos

WASHINGTON – Antiwar.com is taking the FBI to court.

The website’s founder and managing editor Eric Garris, along with longtime editorial director Justin Raimondo, filed a lawsuit in federal court today, demanding the release of records they believe the FBI is keeping on them and the 17-year-old online magazine.   Continue reading “Antiwar.com Sues FBI After Secret Surveillance”