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Friday, April 13, 2012

Lunch No Longer Required for CA employees

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that employers are under no obligation to ensure that workers take legally mandated lunch breaks in a case that affects thousands of businesses and millions of workers.
The unanimous opinion came after workers' attorneys argued that abuses are routine and widespread when companies aren't required to issue direct orders to take the breaks. They claimed employers take advantage of workers who don't want to leave colleagues during busy times.

The case was initially filed nine years ago against Dallas-based Brinker International, the parent company of Chili's and other eateries, by restaurant workers complaining of missed breaks in violation of California labor law.

But the high court sided with businesses when it ruled that requiring companies to order breaks is unmanageable and that those decisions should be left to workers. The decision provided clarity that businesses had sought regarding the law.

The opinion written by Associate Justice Kathryn Werdegar explained that state law does not compel an employer to ensure employees cease all work during meal periods. It stated that while employers are required to free workers of job duties for a 30-minute meal break, the employee is at liberty to use the time as they choose even if it's to work, she wrote.

"The employer is not obligated to police meal breaks and ensure no work thereafter is performed," Werdegar wrote.

Tracee Lorens, lead attorney for the plaintiffs, said she believed the court's decision still allowed some wiggle room for the case to get class-action certification on the meal break claims. Lorens said she was pleased the court did allow a separate claim regarding the plaintiffs' receiving proper rest breaks to proceed as a class-action.

Class-action lawsuits are brought by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of themselves and others facing the same circumstances, and can
include thousands of people in some cases.

Adam Hohnbaum, a former Chili's bartender and server in Encinitas, Calif., who worked for the chain for about six years, said he was pleased with the court's decision allowing at least the rest break aspect of the suit to move forward.

"Most of the time you didn't get a break or a rest period at all, it just wasn't a part of the daily operation," Hohnbaum said.

Hohnbaum hoped the attention paid to the issue would improve working conditions for current employees.

It was unclear whether the opinion would reduce or increase future class-action lawsuits on the issue because the court did not dismiss the meal break violation claim by workers but instead sent it back to be reargued in trial courts.

Lorens said she will argue to the lower court that Brinker's company meal break policies still violate state wage-and-hour laws, even though the court said employers do not have to police when those breaks are taken.

Roger Thomson, executive vice president and general counsel of Brinker, applauded the court's decision on what he thought was the key issue: whether employers must ensure workers take their breaks.

"That was the biggest issue to us," Thomson said. "It has been allowed for our team members to work through lunch if they want or take the time off instead, and this ruling allows our team members that flexibility," he said.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

RON PAUL WINS KEY VICTORIES IN MISSOURI CAUCUS ENDING TODAY



SWEEPS ST. LOUIS CITY CAUCUS AND DOUBLES NEAREST DELEGATE-WINNER MITT ROMNEY IN JACKSON COUNTY

ST. LOUIS, Missouri – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul won today key parts of the Missouri caucuses that concluded this afternoon, demonstrating the effectiveness of his delegate-attainment strategy and the viability of his candidacy.

In the St. Louis City Caucus held today, the 12-term Congressman from Texas won 36 delegates and 36 alternate delegates to both the 1st Congressional District and to the Republican State Convention, meaning Dr. Paul cleanly swept this consequential part of the statewide nominating contest. In total, Missouri’s 1st Congressional District has 103 delegates and Ron Paul won 36 of them as a result of winning the entire St. Louis City Caucus. For comparison sake, in the St. Louis City Caucus, Ron Paul received 158 votes and the next-closest vote recipient Rick Santorum garnered just 74 votes, or less than half.

The larger Jackson County caucus also occurred today. In the 5th Congressional District, Ron Paul won 63 delegates, won all 144 alternate delegates, won 105 delegates to the Republican state convention, and won 144 alternates to the state convention. In the 6th Congressional District, Dr. Paul swept all 39 delegates, won all 39 delegates to the state convention, and won 144 alternates to the state convention.

The countywide totals for Dr. Paul include 246 Congressional delegates, more than double Mitt Romney’s 120, and 360 alternate delegates for Ron Paul, a clean sweep in that regard.

Santorum and Newt Gingrich won zero Congressional delegates and alternate delegates in Jackson County.

Kansas City is the county seat of Jackson County, which has a population of more than 674,000 according to 2009 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Caucusing to determine the Republican nominee for the presidency began in The Show-Me State on Saturday, March 17th and concluded today, Saturday the 24th.

“Congratulations to Ron Paul’s Missouri supporters who carried out such a meaningful victory. Today’s Show-Me State results illustrate that Ron Paul’s campaign organization alongside the grassroots is strong, agile, and able to win contests that are vital ahead of Tampa,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton, referring to the September Republican National Convention to be held in Florida.

CUTTING GOVERNMENT WASTE:
Makes a 10% reduction in the federal workforce, slashes Congressional pay and perks, and curbs excessive federal travel. To stand with the American People, President Paul will take a salary of $39,336, approximately equal to the median personal income of the American worker.

I plan to only accept the same $39,336 as my yearly salary if I am elected Mayor. The difference can help pay for teachers, or some kind of educational program based out of Stockton, CA.

Greg Pitsch for Mayor 2012

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Move by Lodi Unified official signals curriculum transition




By Keith Reid
Record Staff Writer
March 23, 2012 12:00 AM
LODI - Lodi Unified School District Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Odie Douglas filed a request for reassignment last week, opening a window for the district to transition into a new philosophical mind-set at the high school level under new leadership.

Douglas, 54, was hired in Lodi Unified seven years ago as associate superintendent - second in command to then-Superintendent Bill Huyett. He has worked much of this time introducing a new level of "academic rigor" in Lodi Unified high schools under an all-college preparation model, meaning all students are enrolled in the courses colleges want to see on transcripts.

The Board of Trustees has declared recently that the district is to transition from an all college-prep model to the introduction of more career and technical education courses for students who believe a trade school or the work force is more likely to fill their needs than college readiness.

Douglas will be reassigned in July. The job he moves to could be within Lodi Unified, but Douglas said he has an open mind.

"I am looking forward to a new opportunity," Douglas said. "It's known that I've been pursuing a superintendency. I am going to continue searching for new opportunities."

Douglas was a finalist for Stockton Unified's superintendent search in 2010 before the district decided to hire the retired Carl Toliver on a two-year contract. Douglas also interviewed for the top spot in the Natomas Unified School District.

Superintendent Cathy Nichols-Washer said Douglas submitted his letter requesting reassignment within his credential area. She said the district has posted the assistant superintendent job without any replacement candidates in mind.

The position will pay between $105,000 and $135,000 annually according to an online classified advertisement. Douglas, who has his doctorate degree, is earning $164,000 annually.

Douglas was one of several administrators who were "re-shuffled" into new positions in 2010 after Nichols-Washer pledged to streamline services at the district office to coincide with other layoffs and budget cuts. The associate superintendent's office was purged in that shuffle. Douglas stayed in the superintendent's cabinet as an assistant superintendent.

"(Douglas) has a wealth of experience and knowledge. He's a very good person and a good administrator," Nichols-Washer said. "He is always going to do very well."

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Videos to show You why you Should vote for Ron Paul

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Dozens arrested protesting education cuts at California

By Greg Lewis

SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - Dozens of protesters angry over fee hikes and budget cuts at California's public universities were arrested on Monday night during a boisterous but peaceful demonstration inside the state Capitol building.

The arrests capped a day in which hundreds of students and others marched on the statehouse and rallied outside the Capitol before many of the activists moved the demonstration inside the building, clogging hallways in and around the rotunda.

One group chanted, "No cuts, no fees. Education must be free," as they sat crossed-legged on the black-and-white tiled floor of the statehouse. The California Highway Patrol, which provides security for the building, said the demonstrators had a permit to protest inside the Capitol until 5:30 p.m. local time, and then were ordered to leave.

Police warned the protesters seven times after the building closed at 6 p.m. that they faced arrest for trespassing if they failed to disperse, and officers moved in to begin taking the demonstrators into custody at about 7:30 p.m.

"We wanted to give them every opportunity," CHP Captain Andy Menard said, adding that the estimated 45 to 50 demonstrators arrested were all given one last chance to leave the building before they were taken into custody.

"The ones who didn't are going to jail," he said.

The demonstration drew words of support from Governor Jerry Brown, a Democrat, who issued a statement saying the protesters "are reflecting the frustration of millions of Californians who have seen their public schools and universities eroded year after year."

He urged public support for a ballot initiative in November calling for a temporary tax increase to raise additional revenues for public education in the state, which is facing a $9.2 billion budget shortfall.

Some of the demonstrators also sought to collect signatures for a petition to put a measure on the ballot that would impose an extra 1 percent tax on individuals with annual incomes of $1 million or more.

(Additional reporting by Adam Weintraub; Editing by Steve Gorman and Tim Gaynor)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Ron Paul Wins in Michigan, After East Lansing Vote Counted

Associated Press - AP 2012
The Republican Party has just announced, "This was a Long Sought win for Ron Paul, he has been running a robust campaign so far, and this State was well deserved," just reported on A Nationally Syndicated Web-Cast minutes ago. I would have to agree, the number of delegates Ron Paul will accumulate here definately helps his bid at the Oval Office. Mitt Romney came just 1,408 votes short of Paul thanks to an overwhelming turnout from East Lansing. In this heavily populated City in the heart of Michigan, leaves covering the landscape as do Ron Paul Supporters.

Tuesday finished with 3,430 votes for Ron Paul, beating both Santorum and Romney, by almost a thousands of votes, nobody came close. Let's see if he can win California which is going to give him his highest number of Delegates in a single state. "He is poised for Super Tuesday," is what I have been hearing a lot from his campaign director.

After Michigan being announced a win for Ron Paul, Rick Santorum said this, "Come Convention We'll be having tea, watching March Madness, ready to not be there, and still praying for a win!"

Saturday, February 18, 2012

This Is How Far They Go To Block Ron Paul

This Is News Max Political Archives for February, and Ron Paul is mentioned in 9 out of 170 Headlines. I thought they had to receive equal air-time, Ad Space, or any other way of promoting their campaign. If we already lost all of our rights, what makes you think this election is going to be fair, there will be nothing patriotic about it. They are trying to convince people with money not to donate their money to Ron Paul, because of his electability, which is the worst plausible description of the Doctor I've heard.

Politics Archives February 2012:
Feb 17, 2012 Santorum to Speak to Students at Michigan College
Feb 17, 2012 Ohio AG DeWine Switches from Romney to Santorum
Feb 17, 2012 Rasmussen: Romney Maintains Lead in Arizona
Feb 17, 2012 Ohio AG DeWine, Pro-life Group Back Santorum
Feb 17, 2012 Pro-Gingrich super PAC to get $10M Boost from Adelson
Feb 17, 2012 UAW: Romney Misleads Voters on Auto Bailouts
Feb 17, 2012 Rep. West: Obama Stimulus Made Things Worse
Feb 17, 2012 Romney on Santorum's Rombo Ad: ‘Most Negative I’ve Seen’
Feb 17, 2012 Wealthy Democratic Donor Says She's Keeping Her Cash
Feb 17, 2012 Limbaugh, Palin, Huckabee Praise Santorum in Ad
Feb 17, 2012 Obama Campaign, Democrats Raise $29.1 Million in January
Feb 17, 2012 Limbaugh, Palin, Huckabee Praise Santorum in Ad
Feb 17, 2012 Romney Attacks Obama on Foreign Policy
Feb 16, 2012 CNN Cancels March 1 Debate After Three Candidates Pass
Feb 16, 2012 Perry Seeks to Form Super PAC
Feb 16, 2012 Detroit News Poll: Santorum Has Edge Over Romney
Feb 16, 2012 Rep. West: Democratic Policy Amounts to ‘Insidious Slavery’
Feb 16, 2012 Priebus Needs Just a Year to Turn Around RNC Finances
Feb 16, 2012 Fox News Poll: Obama Leads Republicans in Swing States
Feb 16, 2012 Out-of-State Donations Add Up for Warren in Mass.
Feb 16, 2012 Trump Stumped by Santorum's Surge
Feb 16, 2012 Romney's Shifting Bailout Stance a Liability in Mich.
Feb 16, 2012 A Kennedy is Running Again in Mass.
Feb 16, 2012 Santorum Seeks More Congressional Backing
Feb 16, 2012 Romney Struggling to Attract White Working Class
Feb 16, 2012 Michigan Gov. Snyder Endorses Romney
Feb 15, 2012 Obama Raising Campaign Cash in California
Feb 15, 2012 AP Source: Michigan Gov. Snyder to Endorse Romney
Feb 15, 2012 Joseph Kennedy III to Run for Frank's Massachusetts Seat
Feb 15, 2012 Detroit to Romney: Get Real on Auto Bailout
Feb 15, 2012 Friess: I’ll Keep Helping Santorum — as Needed
Feb 15, 2012 Boehner Delays Action on Transportation Bill
Feb 15, 2012 Judge: Texas Republicans Should Plan on May 29 Primary
Feb 15, 2012 Santorum Exploring Secret Service Protection
Feb 15, 2012 Vulnerable Democrats Steer Clear of Obama Budget
Feb 15, 2012 Santorum Ad Attacks Romney … for Attacking Santorum
Feb 15, 2012 Quinnipiac: Santorum Leads in Ohio
Feb 15, 2012 Santorum Goes After Romney in Michigan
Feb 15, 2012 Santorum to 'Plant Flag' in Romney's Native State
Feb 15, 2012 Boehner: Democrats Should Compromise on Jobless, Medicare
Feb 14, 2012 Los Angeles Mayor to Chair Democratic Convention
Feb 14, 2012 Obama to Return to NYC for First Wall Street Fundraiser of Year
Feb 14, 2012 Democrat Reid, GOP Senator Shed Donations From Nevada Developer
Feb 14, 2012 Republicans Take Solyndra Message to Obama
Feb 14, 2012 Romney Returns to Familiar Playbook to Try to Stop Santorum
Feb 14, 2012 GOP Sen. Hatch Spars With Geithner on Obama Budget
Feb 14, 2012 Pooch Lovers Protest Romney Outside Westminster Dog Show
Feb 14, 2012 Christie: NJ Legislature Gay Marriage Vote ‘Good Theater’
Feb 14, 2012 Obama Declines to Return Stanford Money
Feb 14, 2012 Third Poll Shows Santorum Tied with Romney
Feb 14, 2012 Obama’s Budget Aims to Satisfy His Democratic Base
Feb 13, 2012 Evans: How Gingrich Wins the GOP Nomination
Feb 13, 2012 For Gingrich, "Super Tuesday" Looms as Turning Point
Feb 13, 2012 Gallup, Pew: Santorum Ties Romney
Feb 13, 2012 Cliff Stearns: GOP's New Investigative Star in Congress
Feb 13, 2012 Rep. Tom Cole: Obama’s Budget Is ‘Smoke and Mirrors’
Feb 13, 2012 Santorum Grabs Leads in 2 Michigan Polls
Feb 13, 2012 Poll: Biggest Budget Issue is Job Creation
Feb 13, 2012 GOP Rep. McKeon Calls Pentagon Budget Irresponsible
Feb 13, 2012 RNC Denounces Obama's New Budget Plan
Feb 13, 2012 Obama Faces Uphill Fight in Pennsylvania
Feb 13, 2012 Obama Supporters Launch Campaign Websites
Feb 13, 2012 Romney Supporters Question Campaign Strategy
Feb 13, 2012 Democrat Cleaver: Obama Budget 'Nervous Breakdown on Paper'
Feb 13, 2012 Wall Street Donates to GOP Amid Anger at Obama
Feb 13, 2012 Romney's Olympics Contributions Questioned by Some
Feb 13, 2012 New Gingrich Ad: Support Me to Halt 80-Year Drift to Left
Feb 12, 2012 Romney's Santorum Problem: No Easy Targets
Feb 12, 2012 Ron Paul: My Rivals Lack Convictions
Feb 12, 2012 McConnell Wants Vote on Birth-Control Mandate
Feb 11, 2012 Mitt Romney Wins CPAC Straw Poll
Feb 11, 2012 Gov. Scott: Get Government Out of Healthcare
Feb 11, 2012 In Maine, Paul Vies to Extend Romney Losing Streak
Feb 10, 2012 Matt Kibbe: Big 2012 Prize Is Conservative Takeover of Senate
Feb 10, 2012 George Allen: I Want to Kill Obamacare With my Vote
Feb 10, 2012 US House Republican Rejects Obama's Revised Health Rule
Feb 10, 2012 Ronald Kessler: Grover Norquist Says Obama Will Be Defeated
Feb 10, 2012 McConnell: Obama 'Demeans' Presidency
Feb 10, 2012 Cuccinelli: GOP Must Make Obamacare Centerpiece in 2012
Feb 10, 2012 Santorum Donor Friess Makes DC Debut
Feb 10, 2012 They're Back: Social Issues Overtake US Politics
Feb 10, 2012 Foreign Donations at Risk in Super PAC Landscape
Feb 10, 2012 Santorum Amplifies Faith in Way GOP Rivals Don't
Feb 09, 2012 Santorum: Obama Trying to Allow Iran to Have Nuke
Feb 09, 2012 Cardenas to Newsmax: GOP 'Hand-to-Hand Warfare' Benefits Obama
Feb 09, 2012 Embattled Biden Tries to Fix Birth-Control Fiasco
Feb 09, 2012 American Majority Uses NASCAR to Drive Conservatives
Feb 09, 2012 Some Republicans Want to Reconsider Earmark Ban
Feb 09, 2012 Five Lesser-Known Figures to Watch at CPAC
Feb 09, 2012 Some Republicans Regret Debt Limit Vote
Feb 09, 2012 Shot Giffords Aide to Seek Her Post in Special Election
Feb 09, 2012 GOP Congressmen to Romney: Pick Up the Pace
Feb 09, 2012 US House Passes Bill against Congressional Insider Trading
Feb 09, 2012 Bachmann: Santorum Victories Show Importance of Social Issues
Feb 09, 2012 Huntsman Named to Ford Motor Co. Board
Feb 09, 2012 Trump: Santorum Lost in Senate, How Can He Beat Obama?
Feb 08, 2012 Santorum Files for Indiana Ballot Despite Dispute
Feb 08, 2012 Friess: Santorum Should Pick Romney as VP
Feb 08, 2012 GOP Seeks ‘Pelosi Provision’ in Insider Trading Bill
Feb 08, 2012 Gingrich Warns Darkly of Iran Nuclear Possibility
Feb 08, 2012 Rush: Conservative Values Spur Santorum Trifecta
Feb 08, 2012 2 Creators of Eastwood Ad Donated Time to Obama in '08
Feb 08, 2012 Kessler: CPAC Will Have Record Turnout
Feb 08, 2012 Paul Remains Upbeat About Delegates Despite Losses
Feb 08, 2012 State Sen. Blue Might Run for NC Governor
Feb 08, 2012 Obama Budget Gives GOP Chance to Unite
Feb 08, 2012 Tuesday’s Contests Boost Santorum, Hurt Gingrich, Romney
Feb 08, 2012 Former Georgia Sen. Mattingly Endorses Gingrich
Feb 08, 2012 Marlin: Obama Will Lose Catholic Swing States, Maybe Election
Feb 08, 2012 Santorum's Gamble Pays off
Feb 08, 2012 McCain: Primary Season Should End to Focus on Obama
Feb 08, 2012 Pa. Might Delay Primary Over Redistricting
Feb 07, 2012 Schoen: Santorum ‘Shatters’ Inevitability Claim
Feb 07, 2012 Gingrich Floats Possibility of ‘Open Convention’
Feb 07, 2012 James Bopp Jr, RNC Member, Endorses Romney
Feb 07, 2012 Kerrey Declines Senate Bid, Nebraska Dems Scramble
Feb 07, 2012 33 in Congress Really Bring Home the Bacon, Wash Post Finds
Feb 07, 2012 February Contests: Maine, Colo., Mo., Minn., Ariz., Mich.
Feb 07, 2012 Gingrich Rebound 'Remarkable,' Regardless of Final Outcome
Feb 07, 2012 5 Key Factors to Watch in Mo., Minn., Colo. GOP Contests
Feb 07, 2012 3 GOP Candidates Blast Ruling Overturning Calif. Gay Marriage Ban
Feb 07, 2012 Gingrich: Romney, Obama Violate Catholic Rights
Feb 07, 2012 PPP Surveys Show Santorum Strength in Mo., Minn., Colo.
Feb 07, 2012 One-Third of Presidential Campaign Spending From Nonprofits
Feb 07, 2012 Kentucky Delays Congressional Districts Filing
Feb 07, 2012 Ex-Sen. Bob Kerrey Won't Try to Regain Neb. Seat
Feb 07, 2012 Obama Returning Money Tied to Fugitive Casino Owner
Feb 07, 2012 Romney Intensifies Fight for Social Conservatives
Feb 06, 2012 Kessler: RNC Beats Democrats in Fundraising
Feb 06, 2012 Tea Party Could Be Warming to Romney
Feb 06, 2012 Romney Camp Goes After Santorum
Feb 06, 2012 Democrats Wonder: Is Pelosi Friend or Foe?
Feb 06, 2012 Football Groups Using Lobbyists to Score on Capitol Hill
Feb 06, 2012 2012 Gingrich Looks Increasingly like 2008 Huckabee
Feb 06, 2012 Wash Post: Romney Claims on Anthem Wrong, Misguided
Feb 06, 2012 3 Virginia Democrats Vie to Challenge Rep. Cantor
Feb 06, 2012 Wash Post-ABC Poll: Obama Tops Romney Among All Americans
Feb 06, 2012 Rasmussen: Half Strongly Disapprove of Obama Performance
Feb 06, 2012 Singer Pat Boone Endorses Santorum
Feb 06, 2012 Romney Leads Newt in GOP Delegates, 101 to 32
Feb 06, 2012 Obama: Negative Ads Will Have Role in 2012 Race
Feb 06, 2012 GOP Ends NV Vote Count; Romney on Top with 50%
Feb 05, 2012 Jews Make Big Move Away from Obama
Feb 05, 2012 In Minn., Conservative Drift Challenges Romney
Feb 05, 2012 Armey: Gingrich on 'Vendetta' Against Romney
Feb 05, 2012 GOP Mounts Major Push to Woo Hispanics
Feb 05, 2012 Romney Win Leaves Rivals Few Options
Feb 05, 2012 Schoen & Blakeman: Voters Warm to Romney; Gingrich Must Reorganize
Feb 04, 2012 Conservatives, Mormons Help Romney Win Nevada
Feb 04, 2012 Republican Romney Sails to Easy Win in Nevada
Feb 04, 2012 Santorum: GOP Battle ‘Long, Long Way From Being Over’
Feb 04, 2012 Romney Wins Nevada Caucuses; Gingrich, Paul Battling for Second
Feb 04, 2012 Maine Caucuses Begin, to Run for Full Week
Feb 04, 2012 Breaking News From Nevada Caucuses
Feb 04, 2012 Facebook Survey: 41% of Nevada Users View Trump as No Big Deal
Feb 04, 2012 Santorum, Paul Look Past Nevada Caucuses
Feb 04, 2012 Gingrich Hoping to Beat Paul for 2nd Place in Nev.
Feb 04, 2012 Mo. Candidate Would Be Among Richest in US Senate
Feb 04, 2012 Romney Parts Ways With Debate Coach
Feb 03, 2012 Barry Goldwater Jr.: No GOP Candidate Has 'Sealed the Deal'
Feb 03, 2012 Gingrich Ad: Romney, Obama Share Too Many Positions
Feb 03, 2012 GOP Gains Support From All Major Religious Groups
Feb 03, 2012 Polls: Romney Likely To Win Nevada
Feb 03, 2012 Romney: Obama Doesn’t Deserve Credit for Jobs Growth
Feb 03, 2012 Mormon Vote to Help Romney in Next Primaries
Feb 03, 2012 Nevada Tea Party Split on Candidates
Feb 03, 2012 Rush: Obama's Jobless Numbers Are 'Corrupt'
Feb 03, 2012 Ga. Rep. Gingrey Walks Out of Obama Speech
Feb 03, 2012 Romney's Verbal Gaffes Worry Republicans
Feb 03, 2012 Nev. Gov. Sandoval: I'm Not Endorsing Anyone
Feb 03, 2012 Santorum: I'll Stay in the Race 'to the Very End'
Feb 03, 2012 Gingrich: Republicans Must 'Run as a Team' to Win Washington
Feb 03, 2012 Romney: Trump Shares My Vision on Stopping China
Feb 03, 2012 Trump: Tea Party Will 'Pick Up Banner' for Mitt Romney
Feb 02, 2012 Paul: States Should Resolve Land Management Issues
Feb 02, 2012 Kansas Lawmakers Warned to Keep Records
Feb 02, 2012 Gingrich Seeks to Challenge Fla. Delegate Count
Feb 02, 2012 Sen. Marco Rubio: Obama Will Try to 'Absolutely Eviscerate' Republican Opponent
Feb 02, 2012 NC's Heath Shuler Won't Seek Re-election to House
Feb 02, 2012 Rove: Romney Camp Must Offer Ideas
Feb 02, 2012 Gingrich: 'We Should Care about the Very Poor'
Feb 02, 2012 Romney-Paul Alliance Benefits Both Men
Feb 02, 2012 Five Possible Gingrich Comeback Tacks
Feb 02, 2012 Romney Stock Trades Clash With Divestment Pledge
Feb 02, 2012 Paul Gambles on Caucus States to Amass Delegates
Feb 01, 2012 Santorum Sharpens Criticism in Colorado visit
Feb 01, 2012 Paul: Immigration Not Solved by Barbed Wire, Guns
Feb 01, 2012 Romney vs. Gingrich Nastiness Has GOP Worried
Feb 01, 2012 Vulnerable Dem Senators Scramble for Cash
Feb 01, 2012 Santorum Gets Tancredo Endorsement
Feb 01, 2012 Romney Would Fare Well Against Conservative Alternative
Feb 01, 2012 Wealthy Individuals, Corporations Bankroll Romney
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

2500 Marijuana Plants Seized in Plumas Lake Home

PLUMAS LAKE (CBS13) – Yuba County Sheriff’s Department deputies seized about 1,500 marijuana plants after serving search warrants in a Yuba County suburb on Thursday morning.

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department’s Marijuana Eradication Team (METYU), with the assistance of NET-5 and the Yuba County SWAT team, served warrants at three locations in Plumas Lake, between Marysville and Sacramento.

Two residents were arrested from one of the homes located in the 1600 block of Notting Hill Way. They were identified as Guo Xiong Li, 34, and Jian Xiong Liu, 44, both of Sacramento.

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How I feel about this:

Supposedly what was seized by law enforcement officials was estimated over $1 Million USD, and they wonder why the economy is bad? The people growing it were using the economy they learned in High School, Supply and Demand. They found out what was in demand here in California, and tried to supply it to those in need. Well that's illegal. It shouldn't be, because we are all entitled to a profit in a free trade market. They are doing the only thing they can with the resources available, and for which they shouldn't be imprisoned, but encouraged to continue, and succeed. After all the down-sizing at factories, and warehouses, the least they can do is allow us to grow and sell a highly sought commodity in today's Medical Marijuana Market. Pot simply won't do... It's gotta be Hydro!!

Monday, February 13, 2012

When are Police Gonna Stick to the Script

Stockton, California. What a place to live. That is if your not bothered by the drive by shootings, police brutality, and corruption in the city's foundation. I tend to ignore everything that is not an immediate threat to my livelihood, because I've been through a couple of odd run ins with the Stockton Police Department, and let me tell you, these were not protectors of the public. The things along my own journey that blessed me with enough patience to deal with the bullshit I've had happen to me while living in "The All-American City."

Just recently, I had gone out one night with a friend of mine, well I thought he was a friend. We went to a buddy's of his Auto Shop to talk business. After we pounded a couple of adult beverages, several hours had passed, and now the three of us rode to another friends of his house. At this lady's house we continued to discuss business, in relation to investing in a few of my new start-ups. My buddy Alex tries getting me to drive him home before 2am, otherwise it's all bad for him being that he lives at his parents house still.

"I never drive after drinking, because unlike you, I learn from my mistakes," I told him because of his fifth DUI he received nearly two months prior.

This started an argument, that later turned physical. After defending myself for nearly 30 minutes, catching him off guard a few times with my own heavy hitters. Eventually we were both tired so I went and sat on the curb to catch a breath or two, when I was struck in the back of the head with either the handle of a pistol, or a flat square-ish rock, possibly even a brick and as a result I was knocked unconscious. Face down in the intersection just south of Downtown Stockton is where I laid for Several hours.

While I was out, Alex must have dug into my pockets, and took my keys as well as my wallet and cell phone. He then took my car in an attempt to beat his curfew. When he was driving towards his house, he totaled my car, and ditched it.

When I finally woke up, I was in the San Juaquin County Hospital with no shirt, no hat, no wallet, no phone, and later I found out I no longer had a car.

I walked home from the Hospital and asked my wife, if she drove me to the Hospital. Wow was she mad, furious with me for even leaving the night before, and not calling her all night. Well After I had explained to her the entire story she was more understanding about the missing car not being completely my fault. We had decided to call the Stockton Police Department and Report it Stolen. Several hours passed, before they located the car and called us. They told us where it was and that we had to come and tow it ourselves because it was on Private property.

We were stunned when we finally got to see it, complete disarray, all of my belongings were missing, there was no key, and we are talking about a 2003 All-road with a 2.7 L V6 Bi-Turbo engine, in optimal conditions this beast is boasting nearly 400 Horsepower. More than likely, since my thoughts resonated in my memory that he was the culprit, he was acting strange the whole night.

Later after we took care of the insurance, our insurance company, told us to get a copy of the report from the Police Departrment. When my wife called, they told her there was no report on file. No Report, yet they had record of our call to report the car stolen. So they sent a "sworn officer," to take a report. When the Stockton Police officer arrived, I greeted him, and politely started explaining to him what my issue was. After completing all of the above, the corrupted official told me, "Well, here is what's going to happen, nothing!" "What, why are you telling me nothing? Can you at least write us the report, so our Insurance company can make their diagnosis of the situation." I beckoned with reason. "No, no, no... because I don't feel that a crime has been committed." he said with conviction. "But it doesn't matter what you think, I am telling you facts, I am only asking that you put it into a report." I replied. "We are not going to do that, you got the call log, sorry!" And after he stated this he got into his car and drove off.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Watch Me Reach My Level

  It is merely more than a side job or "Some kinda Hobby," This is what I do, this IS who I am.
                                                                               Oh Zee "Money Does Grow On Trees!" 
 Oh Zee has been staying out of the Lime-light long enough to increase the depth in his vision.  How does one continue to halt their impact on the world?  He often enjoys the minute details, but has learned that they are irrelevent to the Global Picture; Save the World!

      Back to Reality: The grim job forecast is "there may be some avilable," according to EOF Statistics in Styne, WYOMING?  How Many Jobs are even open in the whole town of Styne? Three, and one internship for a CPA.  The Outlook Looks dim in Styne, WY, and some will leave town in Search of Work."   --
       They leave their hometowns to go find work instead of placing their skills and knowledge together, and start a company that can hire all these displaced workers.  What about the Risk? Are you Risking anything?  Then Don't Say it's Risky, because you have no Idea what Is at Risk.  Our Pride, Our Integrity, and even Our Life.  Other people do not see the apparent blunder our Media Outlets, and Television Networks have done to the "Common Knowledge" as some might call it.  Clear voice that speaks to us all, Amen.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Feds Say CA Medical Pot Dispensaries are to be shut down

Wait a minute?  The Federal Government is now able to police its citizens?  How growing medical Marijuana for Patients is a Federal Matter?  Don't the FEDS realize they are just going to absolutely Cripple Our Economy, if they remove the 2 Billion dollars a year industry.  Our State Troopers and Local  Police should do their part in defending its Citizens, proctect us from Federal Officers infringing on our State Laws, which is Our Police's Duty to serve and protect our way of life/!!!

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