Lisa was out driving her car and while stopped at a red light, the car just died. It was a busy intersection and the traffic behind her was starting to pile up. The guy in the car directly behind her was honking his horn continuously as Lisa continued to try getting the car to start up again.Finally Lisa gets out of her car and approaches the guy in the car behind her. “I can’t seem to get my car started,” Lisa said, smiling.“Would you be a sweetheart and go and see if you

While both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers until after they give birth in the spring.Therefore, according to every historical rendition depicting Santa’s reindeer, every single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen – had to be a girl.We should’ve known. Only wome

In Klamath Falls, Oregon, it is illegal to kick the heads off snakes.Anyone stealing citrus fruit in Yuma, Arizona can legally be given castor oil as punishment.The California penal code prohibits the shooting of any animal, except a whale, from an automobile.It is illegal to wear a mask in Denver, Colorado.In Kentucky there is a law against sleeping in a restaurant.In Idaho you cannot fish for trout from the back of a giraffe.An old Boston law prohibited citizens from taking more than one bath e

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, made the following comments following the announcement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that the sage grouse would be warranted, but precluded for listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).“If it isn’t one thing it is another with the sage grouse listing. The State of Wyoming, its industries and its citizens have worked tirelessly to protect the sage grouse and avoid an ESA lis

Omaha – March 1 – Farm Credit Services of America, a financial cooperative with more than 80,000 customers and $14 billion of assets, has announced financial results for calendar year 2009.Net income for 2009 was $229.8 million compared to $242.8 million for 2008, a decrease of 5.4 percent. Total loan volume increased 8.6 percent to $13.5 billion from $12.4 billion in 2008. Members’ equity ended 2009 at $2.2 billion, an increase of 8.7 percent for the year.“While 2009 was a chal

Two drivers ran into each other head-on on Interstate 90 a couple miles out of Buffalo in Johnson County. The crash occurred at 12:22 P.M. on March 8.Neither driver’s name was released, pending notification of next of kin.What the Highway Patrol knows is rather scanty. The driver of vehicle #2, for unknown reasons, was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes on I-90. The driver of vehicle #1 was eastbound, in the passing lane. Prior to impact neither driver made any attempt at evasive maneu

By Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson The truly revolutionary American idea of government as the servant of the people may be fading away. Many of today’s so-called “civil servants” are a protected, privileged class. While Middle America struggles through a difficult recession, a lot of government employees have lived on the gravy train.Here are some facts to buttress that assertion:Since the recession began in 2008, a period during which approximately eight million private-sector workers lost their

Washington – A bipartisan trio of western members of Congress, U.S. Representatives Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., and Rob Bishop, R-Utah, have teamed up to introduce the “Open EAJA Act of 2010.” The bill seeks to reinstate critical oversight and transparency measures for payments made to organizations through the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).  In 1980, EAJA was passed by Congress to help individuals, small businesses and non-profits with limited means see

By: Kitty Werthmann What I am about to tell you is something you’ve probably never heard or will ever read in history books.I believe that I am an eyewitness to history. I cannot tell you that Hitler took Austria by tanks and guns; it would distort history. We elected him by a landslide – 98% of the vote.. I’ve never read that in any American publications. Everyone thinks that Hitler just rolled in with his tanks and took Austria by force.In 1938, Austria was in deep Depression.

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died.Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.What kind of men were they?Twe

Cheyenne – First Lady Nancy and Gov. Dave Freudenthal will visit Queensland, Australia, next week to study coal issues in the region, which shares several economic similarities with Wyoming.The Freudenthals will be joined by Rob Hurless, Energy and Telecommunication Advisor to the Governor. They will depart via commercial airline Saturday, March 13 and return Saturday, March 20.Secretary of State Max Maxfield will be Acting Governor while the Freudenthals are overseas.The trip, sponsored by

I know I am doing my best to make up for lost time. Come join me . . .   “This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.”  One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim, a short, balding golfer type about 80 years old, came along with them – all in all, a pleasant bunch.When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Jim who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.I wasn’t sure my ears heard right, and the othe

Don’t forget that Daylight Saving Time goes into effect Saturday night / Sunday morning.Whenever you get around to it, set your clocks ahead an hour.

Approximately 750 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) could be sequestered in southwestern Wyoming’s Rock Springs Uplift over a 50-year period, according to a strategy detailed in a new Wyoming State Geological Survey publication.This level of CO2 sequestration would allow two coal-fired power plants the size of the Jim Bridger facility near Rock Springs to meet “clean coal” standards, said State Geologist and WSGS Director Ronald Surdam.Surdam is lead author of “An integrated strategy f

Big Piney – The Bridger-Teton National Forest reports that the Blind Bull Safety Shelter is being improperly used for overnight stays by snowmobilers. The cabin is located in the Wyoming Range on the boundary between the Greys River and Big Piney Ranger Districts.Trey Hall, Recreation Specialist for the Big Piney Ranger District, said that the intended purpose of the Blind Bull Safety Shelter is for emergency and day use only. “We want people to enjoy the warming hut and also to know that

March 3, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that Range Fuels, Inc., a Colorado based firm with a planned biorefinery located near Soperton, Georgia, is the recipient of a loan guaranteed by USDA Rural Development to make cellulosic biofuel from wood chips.The deal, recently finalized, was first announced last year and represents the first ever loan guarantee by USDA to a commercial-scale cellulosic biofuel plant. This project is expected to provide biorefinery jobs, const

A guy always had a fear of someone under his bed at night.  So he went to a shrink and told him about his fear of someone being under his bed and that he thought he was going crazy.His shrink said, “Just put your self in my hands for 1 year.  You come talk to me 3 times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fears!”“How much do you charge?” asked the guy.“$80.00 per visit,” replied the Doctor.“I’ll sleep on it,” the guy answered.Six months later, the doctor met the g

Washington, D. C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to the President’s plan to use reconciliation to push the health care bill through Congress.Excerpts from Senator Barrasso’s speech:Democrat bill: “We do need health care reform but we don’t need this 2,700-page bill with all of the unintended consequences that may come with it: all of the new government boards and commissions, a program that cuts $500 billion from our seniors who depend up

Washington, D.C. – Today, US Senator John Barrasso spoke on the Senate floor regarding health care reform. “This should not be something that is being rammed through the House and the Senate and force-fed to the American people.” Among his comments were these: “Mr. President, I practiced medicine for 25 years in Casper, Wyoming — was in Wyoming yesterday visiting with physicians, visiting with nurses, visiting with those who are patients as well as those who are providers and tal

“Better to listen first and then implement — rather than implement and then see what the impacts are going to be of the Administration’s positions.”Washington, D.C. – Last week, Today, during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, US Senator John Barrasso questioned Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar about the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) upcoming meetings about new DOI oil and gas leasing regulations.  Barrasso suggested that DOI should have listen

This week, US Senator John Barrasso, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released a report detailing the Subcommittee’s lack of oversight on a number of key Administration activities that undermine transparency and sound science.  Barrasso discussed the report on the floor of the U.S. Senate while speaking about Mr. Arthur Elkins’ nomination to serve as Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).   “Mr.

The movie " Corpus Christi " is due to be released this June to August.  A disgusting film set to appear in America later this year depicts Jesus and his disciples as homosexuals!  As a play, this has already been in theatres for a while.  It’s called " Corpus Christi" which means “The Body of Christ”.  It’s revolting mockery of our Lord.  But we can make a difference.  If you send this around, we just might be able to prevent this film from sho

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, said that 11 Wyoming airports will improve travel through the state’s skies and better meet increasing transportation needs in rural areas thanks to more than $7.3 million recently awarded in grants.  The Department of Transportation is distributing grants through the Federal Aviation Administration to airports in Afton, Casper, Cheyenne, Fort Bridger, Hulett, Jackson, Kemmerer, Newcastle, Riverton,

Cheyenne – With the sound of a gavel, the Wyoming Legislature wrapped up the 2010 Budget Session Friday at the State Capitol in Cheyenne.At the start of the Session on Feb. 8, a total of 224 bills were numbered for introduction. The Wyoming Legislature passed a total of 121 bills. The Senate introduced 77 pieces of legislation and 54 of those bills passed in both the House and Senate. The House introduced 137 bills with 67 of those garnering the approval of both bodies.Legislation that pa