The Growing Threat of Smart Meters - The New American

The Growing Threat of Smart Meters The New American There are obviously several ways, including regulations and taxes on production of gasoline; EPA restrictions on energy production; and government subsidies to create and enforce the use of alternative energy, specifically wind and solar. However ...

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News Briefs: Death near Williston ruled a homicide Alexandria Echo Press WILLISTON, N.D. -- The death of a man whose body was found Tuesday near Williston has been ruled a homicide, the Williams County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. The man suffered a fatal gunshot wound, authorities said. The North Dakota State Medical ... and more »

Quality of Life group wants to salute library workers McDonough Voice He said the letter was recovered and suspects were arrested within less than an hour after the theft was reported. District 14 State ... The mayor added that the federal sequester has trimmed tour plans for the Peoria-based Illinois Air Force National ... and more »

REGIONAL BRIEFS: Black bear sightings reported in Cottage Grove Richmond-News WILLISTON, N.D. -- The death of a man whose body was found Tuesday near Williston has been ruled a homicide, the Williams County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. The man suffered a fatal gunshot wound, authorities said. The North Dakota State Medical ... and more »

Iowa briefs Dubuque Telegraph Herald Gates, who had been selected to serve on the jury of a robbery trial, was removed from that jury, but rescheduled to appear for jury service next month. "As a citizen, this is a duty you are required to perform," the judge said as Gates stood silent ... and more »

Insurance Journal

Top States for Metal Theft Claims Insurance Journal The top-five Core Based Statistical Areas generating the most metal theft claims are New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, New York-New Jersey (1,275); Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Illinois (1,154); Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia (1,019 ... and more »

MidAmerican Asks For Rate Increase KWQC 6 MidAmerican Energy is asking the Iowa Utilities Board for a rate increase. Reps say the increase would cost the average residential customer an additional $2.73 a month in 2013 and continue to rise during the next few years. By 2016, the average ... and more »

Scenic, struggling S. Illinois braces for oil rush Salon Many people are beginning to brace for change as state lawmakers consider regulations that would allow energy companies to begin drilling deep in the southern Illinois bedrock for oil and natural gas, using a process known as high-volume hydraulic ... and more »

Parker leads Spurs past Warriors for 3-2 lead Knoe.com ... sentence that could keep him behind bars... His leg shackles rattling as he shuffled to the witness stand, a grayer, bulkier O.J. Simpson made his case for a new trial on armed robbery charges Wednesday, saying he was relying on the advice of his ... and more »

Bellingham Herald

During decade of crime, Bellingham woman stole from employers, swiped ... Bellingham Herald She cried to him: She was in big trouble in Illinois for embezzling thousands of dollars - a grand jury pinned the loss at $1.5 million - from an insurance company. According to Chicago Tribune archives, she bought at least three houses, ... Johnson ...