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Shovel Ready Means Never Ready

In today’s America creating jobs without the proper regulatory approvals is often illegal. Does that sound logical to you?

(ENCINITAS, Calif.) - We hear a lot these days about the need for “shovel ready jobs” and the lack of them. For those who want answers, not excuses, let’s visit some of the places where job preventers work.

First stop: The home of the President of the United States and his Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency. This group steals more jobs and wealth in one week than a corporate jet full of greedy bankers in a lifetime.

Reactor Reax Top Stories - Why Go Nuclear When Efficiency, Renewables Fit the Bill?

Latest new from about our nuclear powered world.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - In this latest roundup of stories by the group Physicians for Social Responsibility, we learn the startling news that U.S. Labs Not Equipped to Handle Radiation Disasters, and the question is posed: Why go nuclear when efficiency, renewables fit the bill?

One story examines whether a Japan-level nuclear crisis is possible at the San Onofre nuclear plant in Southern California, and we discover that cleaning up a DIY repair on Crystal River nuclear plant could cost $2.5 billion.

Is Laura Duffy`s Attack on Pot Advocacy for Mexican Drug Cartels?

Duffy's after the easy targets and her motives are questionable.

(SAN DIEGO) - A U.S. prosecutor says the federal government will soon target newspapers, radio stations and other media outlets in Southern California that allow the advertisement of medical marijuana dispensaries.

Beauty Salon Becomes A War Zone

Eyewitnesses said alleged gunman Scott Dekraai was targeting his ex-wife and that the two were involved in a custody dispute.

(CLEVELAND) - Seal Beach, California is in turmoil today after a deadly shooting left up to eight people dead and a ninth person in critical condition.

The alleged gunman is in custody, his name is Scott Dekraai and he reportedly moved to his current place of residence about two years ago.

`Occupy Wall Street in Eureka`

The demonstration happens at the Courthouse, 5th and I.

(EUREKA, Calif.) - 'Occupy Wall Street' has hit Eureka with people arriving all day at the Courthouse, inspired and ready for 'whatever necessary' in organizing for this lasting presence and mutual support among already 900+ cities or University occupations across the country.

An organizer of Communities For Justice and Peace, Humboldt.Co. Ca., said, "We need you to know about our Occupation, join us in sensing for yourselves, seeing the parameters of this huge undertaking, seeing what's needed and helping. Nothing less will sustain this extraordinary action... for it has to grow!"

GAO Pushes to Share Incapacity
Declarations of Veterans and Disabled

…but no one can say why.

(LOS ANGELES) - A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the heated topic of adult guardianships advocates for removing certain long- established privacy protections and has caused a temblor in the guardianship reform movement.

The GAO report in question, entitled “Incapacitated Adults: Oversight of Federal Fiduciaries and Court Appointed Guardians Needs Improvement” (GAO 11-678), made two recommendations which would in essence violate existing privacy laws.

An Evening with Ali Abunimah -- with Special Guest Alice Walker

Several exciting upcoming events in Oakland.

(OAKLAND, Calif.) - In a recent interview with Dennis Bernstein, "Alice Walker Fights Anti-Palestinian Bias," Alice says (referring to her experience with the US Boat to Gaza):

"The thing that I find really remarkable, and I felt this way in Mississippi forty years ago, when you reach the other people who are as determined and as dedicated as you are, with the love that you have, it’s a kind of heaven...

The `Fall` Energblog.com has Hit the Electronic News Stands

After building a career as a attorney, John Reaves is giving something back.

(SOLANA BEACH, Calif.) - The "Fall" energblog.com has hit the electronic news stands. The blog highlights "Efficiency First," the transition to renewable energy that saves money, provides value to home and commercial real estate owners, and reduces our carbon footprint.

Ted Torre-Bueno leads off with a post which by its title, "What is Empowered Energy Solutions?", one might think rather simple. Why a guy starts a company. But with Ted, there's just a little more to it as one might expect.

Local Venice Beach Surfers Rescue Baby Great White Shark

Shark saviors in the South Bay...

(VENICE BEACH, Calif.) - A baby great white shark caught with a fishing pole from Venice Beach pier was brought to shore by locals, and one actually took out the hook and set the shark back out to sea.

The video is incredible, and it is a fact that very few such occurrences have ever been recorded. A man who has not been identified actually places his hand inside the mouth of the baby Great White in order to pull the hook out.

Union Pacific Railroad Urges Hunters Not To Hunt On Or Near Tracks

People who enter railroad property can be arrested for violating trespassing laws.

(ROSEVILLE, Calif.) - Union Pacific Railroad urges hunters to resist the temptation to hunt on railroad property this season. Wildlife will migrate and feed along the edges of freshly harvested fields, making these areas prime hunting spots. With many fields adjacent to Union Pacific tracks, hunters find it very tempting to hunt on or near the tracks.

"Too many people have been injured or killed trespassing on railroad property over the years.