 - POST NEWS ARCHIVES | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 -  (Dec 31 2009) - Autism cluster linked to educated parents ?Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta 
PORTERVILLE, CA. -- (San Diego Union)
In the Occult world view, up is down, good is bad and right is wrong. And I have to tell you folks, this report regarding a link between Educated Parents and Autism is totally bass-ackwards. This Occult report should've been titled, Ignorant Parents and Autism. Just because you obtain a college degree, doesn’t mean you know what to do with it. Wisdom is a gift from GOD - knowing how to apply knowledge or that store bought degree.
(Dec 30 2009) - Postal Service to Deliver DRUGS after Bio-Attack ?Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- (MSNBC) So, let me get this straight. Obama’s new Executive Order says the U.S. Postal Service - in the event of a “Biological Attack” - will continue to deliver whatever drugs and other medical aid Americans would need to survive. And this is the best this “CIA Spook” in the White Hose can come up with as a contingency plan for American’s. This is CRAZY ! WAKE UP AMERICA ! (Dec 29 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.5 Quake 55 miles East of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Tuesday, at 01:38:42 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.5 earthquake about 55 miles due-east of Porterville. No one from this area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 64th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Dec 28 2009) - Small-business bankruptcies rise 81% in California :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- (L.A. Times) Obama ! YOU can’t save what YOU Lost : Your administrations axiom of “Being too Big to Loose” sent a message to the backbone of America’s small businesses and that was, you’re too small to save. You knew these small businesses and banks would give up the ghost and yet YOU bailed out the Billionaire Banks, under the guise of “National Security”. Truth is, YOU should have said “Federal Security” or “Corporate Security”. YOU have failed to represent, let alone “Protect and Defend” This Nation and It’s People !!! (Dec 27 2009) - Sharp Dressed Man Helped Terrorist Board Plane :DETROIT -- A Michigan man who was aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 says he witnessed Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab trying to board the plane in Amsterdam without a passport. Kurt Haskell of Newport, Mich., who posted an earlier comment about his experience, talked exclusively with MLive.com and confirmed he was on the flight by sending a picture of his boarding pass. He and his wife, Lori, were returning from a safari in Uganda when they boarded the NWA flight on Friday. (Dec 26 2009) - New Restrictions Quickly Added for Air Passengers :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- (New York Times) Isn’t that just dandy ? The answer to terrorism isn’t to profile people - or a Bankers Boy - who look like terrorists or are on the NO FLY LIST, but to shake down GOD fearing Americans {Notice Pic}. How convenient for the NWO to use a second rate shoe bomber to shut down travel. And where the Sam-Hooie is the CIA ? Oh, that’s right, their locked up in Italy for kidnapping charges. Another read on why. (Dec 25 2009) - Is Father Christmas Russian ?Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- (Moscow Top News) I found this article - from a Russian News service about their insights into the origins of Christmas and or santa clause - quite interesting. I thought our "Christian" readers would appreciate this info and maybe next year, if we make it that far, Christians should BOYCOTT the whole season by not participating the way the world does. Save your money folks. You're gonna need it in 2010. (Dec 24 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.8 Quake 40 miles SE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, at 12:22:34 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.8 earthquake about 40 miles south-east of Porterville. No one from this area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 63rd earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Dec 18 2009) - 140 Banks Failed in 2009 : How Many in 2010 ?Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Dec 18 2009 First Federal Bank of California of Santa Monica, CA., Imperial Capital Bank of La Jolla, CA., Independent Bankers' Bank of Springfield, IL., New South Federal Savings Bank of Irondale, AL., Citizens State Bank of New Baltimore, MI., Peoples First Community Bank of Panama City, FL., and RockBridge Commercial Bank of Atlanta, GA., have become the latest banks which have failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [140]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks gone into receivership have surpassed the January 2010 prediction of 100. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Dec 17 2009) - Christmas is much more than just a tradition :Letter to the Editor from Lisa Justiniano : via Cris Tellez Dear Editor - Christmas is much more than just a tradition as it transports us to a very important truth: we are very important to God. Perhaps some may think that his or her life is a failure, having nothing to decently show for it to the world but however, “He who sees all”, God our Father is constantly calling us as his children (which is what we are). Thanks ... Lisa Justiniano -- ctellez88@gmail.com (Dec 16 2009) - We need 'Sex Education' for Animals :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Rumor has it, that Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog did a lot of overseas traveling in the early 80’s and 90’s. According to some barn yard cartoons, they were more than friends. Kermit, the Post was told, was seen with some Asia fowl one year after breaking up with Miss Piggy. She threw it back in his face with an on-again, off-again tryst with Porkie the Pig, at the same time was riding the goat, masonically speaking. Now, isn’t that more believable than these little viruses and germs getting together on their own with little to no help from basement bioengineers ? (Dec 11 2009) - Banks {#131, #132, #133} went into receivership :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Dec 11 2009 Solutions Bank of Overland Park, KS., Valley Capital Bank, National Association of Mesa, AZ., and Republic Federal Bank, National Association of Miami, FL., have become the latest banks which have failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [133]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks gone into receivership have surpassed the January 2010 prediction of 100. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Dec 10 2009) - POPULATION CONTROL called key to deal :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Come on people … get with the program. You should know the routine be now. Basically it’s gonna be pay up or find a way to get off the planet. These NWO megalomaniacs need you to believe that “People are the Problem”. Stop breathing and start digging. They’ll stop at nothing to “save their world” - including murdering millions, especially if they deem you unworthy for one of their special civilian inmate labor programs. (Nov 08 2009) - Copenhaguen : Questioning climatic change :Letter to the Editor from Eva N Ferraz : Barcelona España Dear Editor -- Repeat a lie several times and it'll seem to be true. According to 'Nature' magazine, 125 000 years ago the sea level was 5 meters up and the temperature was 6 Celsiud degrees higher. This happened when there was no significant CO2 emissions from humans. Nowadays, we're being violently warned against this alleged global warming, that is to happen in a couple of centuries based on studies from 60 years back, while not even metereological previsions for the next day can be accurate. What's their point? Eva N Ferraz -- ctellez888@gmail.com YES OUR GOVERNMENT KNEW JAPAN WOULD ATTACK  (Dec 07 2009) - The Copenhagen Cult, Green Religion, and Money GrabsCOPENHAGEN -- (Culture Watch by Bill Muehlenberg) In 1982 Professor Robert Nisbet wrote a book called Prejudices: A Philosophical Dictionary. In his section on “Environmentalism” he said, “Environmentalism is now well on its way to becoming the third great wave of the redemptive struggle in Western history, the first being Christianity, the second modern socialism.” He went on to describe the religious and messianic nature of the environmental movement. We are now seeing the full-blown expression of this in the Church of Climatology and the current religious ritual known as the Copenhagen Summit.  (Dec 06 2009) - Professor helps illegals sneak into U.S. with phone app :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Of course you read about this all the time, how our government is tracking down all those computer hackers and internet terrorists. But some how one of these anti-American lefties – professor Ricardo Dominguez of UCSD - keeps alluding the authorities. {Where ICE when you need them ?} World Net Daily reveals that this college professor continues to aid and abet illegal aliens with a new phone app. making it easier to illegally cross the boarder. (Dec 04 2009) - Banks {#125 through #130} are gone :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Dec 04 2009 Greater Atlantic Bank of Reston, VA., Benchmark Bank of Aurora, IL., AmTrust Bank of Cleveland, OH., Tattnall Bank of Reidsville, GA., First Security National Bank of Norcross, GA., and Buckhead Community Bank of Atlanta, GA., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [130]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks gone into receivership have surpassed the January 2010 prediction of 100. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Dec 03 2009) - Al Gore cancels talk at Copenhagen :SAN FRANCISCO -- (Examiner.com) Al Gore's scheduled December 16th speech with the auspicious title "Climate Conclusion" has been canceled amid the scandal of Climategate. About 3,000 Danes had tickets for the Berlinske Media event that was announced in August. Al Gore has been the poster child for Global Warming, but has been under scrutiny from scientists who argue against the findings of humans' involvement in our climate. This was highlighted in the documentary The Great Global Warming Swindle. A British court had ruled that there were 9 factual errors in An Inconvenient Truth ... (Dec 03 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.4 Quake 52 miles East of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, at 12:48:42 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.4 earthquake about 52 miles east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 51st earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Dec 03 2009) - Decorated Vet Fights to Raise Flag in His Yard :VIRGINIA -- (FOX News) A veteran of three wars who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor is now facing an unlikely enemy — his neighbors. Col. Van T. Barfoot, 90, has raised the Stars and Stripes every day at sunrise and lowered them every day at sunset since he served in the U.S. Army. But on Tuesday he received a letter from the law firm that represents his homeowners' association, ordering him to remove the flagpole from his Richmond, Va. yard by 5 p.m. on Friday or face "legal action." (Dec 03 2009) - North Korean currency EVAPORATED :KOREA -- (Daily Telegraph) North Korea has been plunged into chaos, and its shops and markets paralysed, by a shock announcement from the government that it would devalue the country's currency by a factor of 100 to one. Any larger sums must be deposited in bank accounts, to which North Koreans do not have free access. The move will leave millions of people with worthless banknotes in their possession. (Dec 02 2009) - China Christians sent to labour camps :NORTH CHINA -- (Sino Daily) Police in northern China have sentenced five Christian church leaders to two years of "education through labour" after they protested against a police raid on their church, a rights group said Wednesday. The punishments came after a Shanxi province court last week sentenced five other leaders of the same church to up to seven years in prison for trying to protect the unregistered church from demolition, said ChinaAid, a US-based Christian rights group. (Dec 02 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.7 Quake 20 miles SSW of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Wednesday, at 08:53:02 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.7 earthquake about 20 miles south south-west of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 50th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Nov 30 2009) - THE WHO NEW ABOUT THE FLU ZOO :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Today I was sent a link to a web site that listed more than one type of H1N1 Flu. As a matter of fact this single page alone lists hundreds of variants of the H1N1 virus, leading me to ask, as well as the collector of this list … why isn’t the main stream media reporting this ? No wonder people are still getting sick and dying after taking the flu shot. WAKE UP PEOPLE !!! (Nov 29 2009) - THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- This week the Porterville Post celebrated two years of on-line news service – serving mostly those readers from the Porterville area. In the first year we relied mostly on word of mouth and by the start of the second year became well known in the area as a Christian Conservative on-line news service. Concurring with the Post’s desire to establish a partisan Christian & Conservative base, e-mails from all over America flooded in just to say “THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME”. (Nov 26 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.7 Quake 5 miles East of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, at 03:20:04 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.7 earthquake only 5 miles due-east of Porterville. Three people from this area contacted {e-mailed} the Post to say they felt it shake. This marks the 49th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Nov 25 2009) - Study Shows 10 States Face Fiscal Crisis :U.S.A. -- (The Intelligence Daily) The Pew Center on the States (PCS) "works to advance state policies that serve the public interest," through "credible research (to) advance nonpartisan, pragmatic solutions for pressing problems affecting Americans." Its new report titled, "Beyond California: States in Fiscal Peril," says the following: "Many economists are optimistic that America's Great Recession may be turning the corner. States, however, are not celebrating. (Nov 21 2009) - Religious Leaders Call for Civil Disobedience :NEW YORK -- (NewsMax.com) Religious Leaders Call for Civil Disobedience if Laws Don’t Respect Faith : A formidable coalition of 150 Catholic, Orthodox and evangelical leaders are calling on Christians in a new manifesto to reject secular authority – and even engage in civil disobedience – if laws force them to accept abortion, same-sex marriage and other ideas that betray their religious beliefs. On Friday, these leaders released a 4,700-word document – called the "The Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience." (Nov 21 2009) - Bill to 'Audit Fed' passed in Committee :SAN FRANCISCO -- (Examiner.com) For the first time in history, the Federal Reserve Bank may be facing an audit. On Thursday, the House Finance Committee passed a bill (HR 1207) that authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a wide-ranging audit of the Fed's secretive deals with foreign central banks and major U.S. financial institutions. HR 1207, sponsored by Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), currently has 313 co-sponsors in the House from both sides of the aisle, which is a veto-proof majority. A companion bill in the Senate (S 604) has 30 co-sponsors. (Nov 20 2009) - Bank {#124} went into receivership today !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Nov 20 2009 Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida of Fort Myers, FL., has become the latest bank which had failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [124]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks gone into receivership have surpassed the January 2010 prediction of 100. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Nov 18 2009) - Pontiac Silverdome sold for $583,000 :MICHIGAN -- (CSMonitor.com) Ever want to own a domed football stadium ? The question was a plausible one Monday when it was announced that the Pontiac Silverdome — once home to the NFL’s Detroit Lions — was sold for $583,000, or about 1 percent of the $55.7 million it took to build in 1975. The Silverdome, an 80,300-seat stadium located in Pontiac, Mich., is the latest example of how comprehensively the recession has socked southeastern Michigan. (Nov 17 2009) - Preacher threatened with arrest for reading out of Bible :Letter to the Editor from Caleigh "Ragging Christian" : Dear Editor - Doesn't it say, "In GOD we trust" on our american money? Do we not salute the american flag and quote, "One nation under GOD?' It's bad enough our children can no longer talk or be taught about God in school, but now adults are being detained as well! When a person exercises their right to freedom of speech and is threatened we know we are "One nation under the Government." Thanks ... Caleigh"Ragging Christian" -- califcaleigh@aol.com (Nov 17 2009) - US Wants China to Buy into Its Small Banks ?WASH D.C. -- (CNBC.com) Chinese and U.S. regulators are negotiating a pact aimed at encouraging Chinese financial institutions to buy into small and medium-sized banks in the United States, bankers briefed on the plan said on Tuesday. Chinese bankers have complained that it's been difficult for them to set up branches or invest in banks in the world's leading economy, due partly to U.S. regulators' tough supervision and strict approval process for financial deals. (Nov 16 2009) - Dollar falls, sending gold to record high :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- It's time to 'Cow Boy Up' ... as they say, and prepare for one hell-of-a' ride. Inflation, either way you deal with it, is eatting up what's left in the stock yards. Today's GOLD prices took another jump {$1,133.20} and empty pay-back promises from politicians {Obama} can't stop it even if they wanted. Remember : "It's GOD, Gold and Guns. Get the first one right or the other two won't matter." (Nov 13 2009) - Banks {#121, #122, #123} are also gone !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Nov 13 2009 Pacific Coast National Bank of San Clemente, CA., Orion Bank of Naples, FL., and Federal Savings Bank of Sarasota, FL., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [123]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks gone into receivership have surpassed the January 2010 prediction of 100. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Nov 12 2009) - Hell’s Bell’s to be Rung for Obama at Copenhagen :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Of all the stupid symbolic jesters that liberal Churches use to validate their compliance with the world, rather than their compliance with Scripture - ringing Hell’s Bell’s from their own bell towers is akin to a symbolic satanic kiss on the cheek. Where’s the outcry from Christian’s ? Where are the Pastors ? And why is the Porterville Area Ministerial Association silent in this ungodly alignment ? (Nov 11 2009) - One World Government at the Capitol :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta WASH D.C. -- (Washington Post) The New World Order came into being at 4:25 Tuesday afternoon. It arrived at the Capitol, until that moment the seat of American government, in the form of the stooped and bespectacled figure of Ban Ki-moon, who as U.N. secretary general is the de facto leader of what conspiracy theorists call the One World Government. One floor beneath the Senate chamber, Ban, a South Korean national, took his place behind a lectern bearing the Senate seal and spelled out his demands. "I would certainly expect the Senate to take the necessary action; that's what I have encouraged the senators," he told reporters as a trio of lawmakers stood at his side. (Nov 11 2009) - 2012 - THE MOVIE :HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Ok, Hollywood (SONY Pictures) has a great reputation when it comes to "Special Effects" and they can surely get folks to fork over their bucks for a movie with a "Special Message" - especially an END OF THE WORLD kinda' message. But here's some questions to consider. Will Christians flock to this film ? You bet they will. Will they use it to re-inforce what the BIBLE says ? Let's hope they do or better yet, let's start today ... GOT JESUS !  (Nov 11 2009) - Veterans Will Protect and Defend To The Very End !Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Veterans Day - all across the U.S.A. – millions come together to say thanks to Veterans who put their lives on the line to “Protect and Defend” America’s Freedoms. Previous to that defense, "WE" took an oath promising to protect the Constitution from all enemies, both foreign and domestic -- which for many of us veterans; that means for life. On a few occasions we kept that oath to protect and defend against “domestic enemies” and if necessary will keep that promise to protect ... AGAIN ! Just ask any Vet ! (Nov 08 2009) - Christian Men Need to Act Like Real Men :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Sunday, I came across an article called “They Don’t Even Look Like Men” by Coach Dave Daubenmire and I said to myself, “Ain’t that the Truth”. Most of my time I’ve spent in Church I’ve had to listen to second hand sermons suggesting second hand solutions. That’s not to say these pastors weren’t trying. I believe they were. But we as Christian Men need to act like Real Men – not Churchified Men. (Nov 06 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.7 Quake 9 miles East of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Friday, at 11:55:21 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.7 earthquake about 9 miles due-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 48th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Nov 06 2009) - Banks {#116, #117, #118, #119, #120} are gone !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Nov 06 2009 United Commercial Bank of San Francisco, CA., Gateway Bank of St. Louis of St. Louis, MO., Prosperan Bank of Oakdale, MN., Home Federal Savings Bank of Detroit, MI., and United Security Bank of Sparta, GA., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [120]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks gone into receivership have surpassed the January 2010 prediction of 100. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Nov 03 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.3 Quake 40 miles East of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Tuesday, at 12:03:19 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.3 earthquake about 40 miles due-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 45th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Oct 31 2009) - Fresno Police At It AgainLetter to the Editor from Michael W. Golden : Dear Editor, Once again, fresno's p.d. has decided to take on an ever increasing concern and problem, single handedly!!!! I speak of course about over population!!!!! Over the course of the last 2 days, under the direct command of chief Jerry dyer, the Fresno assassin force has succeeded in KILLING 2 more CITIZENS!!! This happening just after my prior WARNING to any and all businesses considering coming to the BIG, GOOD-OLD-BOY, cow town of Fresno!!!!! E-Mail Michael W. Golden (Oct 31 2009) - Don’t you just love all the double-speak ?Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Well in Sacramento the state decided to go out trick or treating with California’s tax payers. Staring today, your withholding taxes will be increased to 10% to help “front-load” the states treasury. Meaning the state will get a quicker an earlier treat of your taxes. Don’t you feel so patriotic ??? (Oct 31 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.2 Quake 37 miles SE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Saturday, at 06:07:15 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.2 earthquake about 37 miles south-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 44th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Oct 30 2009) - Banks {#107 through #115} are gone !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Oct 30 2009 North Houston Bank of Houston, TX., Madisonville State Bank of Madisonville, TX., Citizens National Bank of Teague, TX., Park National Bank of Chicago, IL., Community Bank of Lemont of Lemont, IL., Pacific National Bank of San Francisco, CA., California National Bank of Los Angeles, CA., San Diego National Bank of San Diego, CA., and Bank USA, National Association of Phoenix, AZ., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [115]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks gone into receivership surpassed the January 2010 prediction of 100. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Oct 25 2009) - What they never never told us about VACCINES :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Tonight I talked with another parent who unknowingly allowed her child to be given the flu vaccine thinking this was the right thing to do. I shared with her important information - as did the medical person who was next in line at this local grocery store – only to be asked “Why didn’t they warn me about the side effects?” I can only PRAY that GOD will intervene and more parents will take a stand and say no to vaccines.  (Oct 23 2009) - Banks {#100 - #106} are gone !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Oct 23 2009 First DuPage Bank of Westmont, IL., Riverview Community Bank of Otsego, MN., Bank of Elmwood of Racine, WI., Flagship National Bank of Bradenton, FL., Hillcrest Bank Florida of Naples, FL., American United Bank of Lawrenceville, GA., and Partners Bank of Naples, FL., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [106]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Oct 23 2009) - Porterville Post Off Line for Upgrades :PORTERVILLE, CA -- WEB SITE UPDATED : In the last few days the Porterville Post web site was off line mainly because our primary host server changed locations and had gone through many useful upgrades; including e-mail functions. We are very sorry for this inconvenience and we greatly appreciated your patience. Post Editor - A.L."LUCKY" Lucketta (Oct 19 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.5 Quake 30 miles ESE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Monday, at 01:16:57 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.5 earthquake about 30 miles east south-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 41st earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Oct 17 2009) - Will Obama Cede U.S. Sovereignty in Dec. ?U.S.A. -- (ATLAS SHRUGS) On October 14, Lord Christopher Monckton, a noted climate change skeptic, gave a presentation at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. In this 4 minute (video) excerpt from his speech, he issues a dire warning to all Americans regarding the United Nations Climate Change Treaty, scheduled to be signed in Copenhagen in December 2009. Lord Monckton served as a policy adviser to Margaret Thatcher. He has repeatedly challenged Al Gore to a debate, which Gore has refused. Monckton sued to stop Gore's film "An Inconvenient Truth" from being shown in British schools due to its inaccuracies. (Oct 17 2009) - Terrorist groups in ChurchesLetter to the Editor from Glenda M : Dear Editor -- Latest news reports are that five terrorist cell groups have been operating in many of our churches. They have been identified as: Bin Sleepin, Bin Arguin, Bin Fightin, Bin Complainin, and Bin Missin. Their leader, Osama Bin Lucifer, trained these groups to destroy the Body of Christ. The plan is to come into the church disguised as Christians and to work within the church to discourage, disrupt, and destroy. (Oct 16 2009) - Bank {#99} has gone into Receivership !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Oct 16 2009 San Joaquin Bank of Bakersfield, CA., has become the latest bank which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [99]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Oct 15 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.0 Quake 50 miles SSE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, at 10:46:42 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.0 earthquake about 50 miles south south-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 40th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Oct 13 2009) - Will American's be Surveyed and Tracked by IBM :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Yesterday, one of our on-line staff members e-mailed the Post a video which horribly documents IBM’s past relationship with NAZI Germany. In this five part video series, you will see and hear for yourself the evil aim of those who still do not have the best intentions for the average individual. We can only surmise what the NWO will do with IBM’s data. (Oct 10 2009) - Vaccine 'ACCIDENTS' Already Happen !!!SAN FRANCISCO -- (San Fransico Examiner) US pharmaceutical company Baxter admitted to distributing active Avian flu H5N1 in test vaccines that were sent to 18 countries. H5N1 flu is the world’s deadliest, with a mortality rate of over 60% according to the World Health Organization (WHO). H5N1 “has caused the largest number of detected cases of severe disease and death in humans” of all known flu types, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). While H5N1 is not highly transmittable, it was mixed with H3N2, a highly contagious form of human flu. (Oct 08 2009) - What You Were Never Told About Vaccines :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- PAY ATTENTION PARENTS – Just because the person who has a medical title in front of their name, doesn’t exempt them from practicing bad medicine with bad scientific information. Why do you think they have to carry Malpractice Insurance ? Please – {I beg you} - read this article and you will be convinced that taking the H1N1 Swine Flu Shot will cause irrefutable harm to your child and possibly you. (Oct 05 2009) - ONLY $1,000 FOR A HOME IN DETROIT :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Out of sight – out of mind … Right ? Well, until you lemmings see it for your selves, you'll continue to believe that America is not in a DEPRESSION. You say that because you don’t want to believe it can happen to you. That’s what they used to say in Detroit. Pictured are home’s that you can now buy for only $1,000 bucks. Will that happen in California – time will tell. SO GET PREPARED ! (Oct 03 2009) - Here's a Video of Your Brain on Drugs - MERCURY :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- (Video) Look, I’m not a chemical engineer or a microbiologist and I can’t speak with that authority but when you deposit a man made substance like mercury into a human being; you end up with something different than GOD’s original design or purpose. Injecting germs or viruses into people, let alone children, to assist a supposed deficient immune system to ready it for a possible flu virus is maddening. And I still refuse to take the H1N1 shot ! (Oct 03 2009) - NASA Crashes into Moon - Looking for Water :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Here’s a load of ignorance gone to seed. Let’s ram a multimillion dollar object into the backside of one of the moons craters to prove some unproven scientific data – like discovering more moon water. How about launching a multimillion dollar probe up some politicians backside to see if there’s any sign of intelligence ? HEY ! The VALLEY FARMERS at this time need earth water more than NASA needs moon water. It’s just that simple !!! (Oct 02 2009) - Banks {#96 #97 #98} are gone into Receivership !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Oct 02 2009 Southern Colorado National Bank of Pueblo, CO., Jennings State Bank of Spring Grove, MN., and Warren Bank of Warren, MI., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [98]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Oct 01 2009) - USGS Recorded a 5.1 Quake 62 miles ENE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, at 03:01:23 (PST) the USGS recorded a 5.1 earthquake about 62 miles east north-east of Porterville. This quake centered around Olancha and including additional aftershocks ranging from 2.1 - 3.3. Several residence from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 39th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Sept 30 2009) - An Open Letter to Obama on the Occasion of 9/11Letter to the Editor from Faye Parrish : Dear Editor, Enclosed is an open letter to President Obama written by me. It was posted on the Family Security Matters with my permission and as a tribute to 9/11 victims and all American citizens. I am on my way out of town today but wanted to touch base with you. A colleague of yours "Sgt Mack" asked me to forward the letter to you. Consider this email as compliance with his request. I am the sole author of the letter. You have my permission to print the letter. Thank you ... Faye Parrish (Sept 29 2009) - THE COMING POPULATION WARS :
Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" LuckettaPORTERVILLE, CA. -- Here it is kids, in black and white. There’s just too many people on “their planet” and someone has to postulate a plan to cause millions of useless eaters to jump off terra firma – earth. Their “Soylent Green Solutions”, I’m-here-to-tell-ya, may position you on their carte du jour. On one end, they’re worried about not having enough vaccine to save your life from the swine flu and yet on the other, they’re worried they might save too many lives. SYNTHESES – Make people choose death as something honorable, you know … to save the planet. (Sept 29 2009) - US Judge Rules Against Compulsory Vaccinations :NEW JERSEY -- US Court issues an injunction to stop Compulsory Vaccinations and to hold the U.S. government and drug companies responsible for reactions. A Preliminary Injunction to stop mandatory vaccinations has been issued in the United States District Court of New Jersey. When the judge signs the Preliminary Injunction, it will stop the federal government from forcing anyone in any state to take flu vaccine against their will. It will also prevent a state or local government from forcibly vaccinating anyone, and forbid any person who is not vaccinated from being denied any services or constitutional rights. (Sept 29 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.3 Quake 46 miles West of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Tuesday, at 12:13:50 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.3 earthquake about 46 miles due-west of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 38th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Sept 28 2009) - FDIC IS GOING NEGATIVE :WASH D.C. -- In an unprecedented disclosure, the FDIC has highlighted that it expects the DIF reserve ratio to be negative as of September 30. As there are a whopping 48 hours before that deadline, one can safely assume that the DIF is now well into negative territory: as of today depositors have no insurance courtesy of a banking system that has leeched out all the capital of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Let's pray there is no run on the bank soon. (Sept 27 2009) - Unemployment at 52% for Ages 16-24 :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- How do you like your hope now ? Today the New York Post disclosed this unbelievable percentage of unemployment amongst 16 to 24 year olds. As high as this number is – and by the looks of this economy it could get higher – these increased numbers will eventually lead to higher crime rates … in this same age bracket. Now’s the time for Christians in the Church to show the world in whom to HOPE – JESUS CHRIST ! (Sept 27 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.6 Quake 52 miles East of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Sunday, at 12:13:50 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.6 earthquake about 52 miles due-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 37th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Sept 26 2009) - WHY VOTE FOR SOMEONE WHO DIDN’T VOTE :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Some months back, while attending the California Republican Assembly Convention as a Senate District Director and Board member, the CRA had one of the first “Meet and Greets” with the top three Republican candidates for Governor. Of those, Steve Poizner, California Insurance Commissioner scored well. Tom Campbell left with few supporters, while Meg Whitman snuck around privately avoiding questions which concerned conservatives, such as her voting record of not voting or switching political parties at the last minute. So, why vote for someone who didn’t vote for 20 years ? Same questions at CRP Convention (Sept 26 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.1 Quake 30 miles NNE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Saturday, at 12:13:50 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.1 earthquake about 30 miles north north-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 36th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Sept 25 2009) - Bank Number {#95} has gone into Receivership !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Sept 25 2009 Georgian Bank of Atlanta, GA., had become the latest bank which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [95]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Sept 25 2009) - Navy Foiled Alleged Terror Plot on Quantico :WASH D.C. -- An indictment handed down yesterday in a North Carolina federal court charges three men with plotting to attack Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., with the intent to murder U.S. military personnel. The men -- two American citizens and a legal U.S. resident from Kosovo – are Daniel Patrick Boyd, 39; his son, Zakariya Boyd, 20; and Kosovo native Hysen Sherifi, 24, according to Justice Department and Marine Corps news releases. The three allegedly were involved in a plot to procure maps of the base and assemble weapons as a precursor to an attack, the releases say. (Sept 21 2009) - BUCKLE UP FOR SWINE FLU BRACELETS :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Just in case you didn’t know, back in November of 2008, the Boston Globe ran an article called “Boston launches flu tracking” - basically saying that the Boston Public Health Commission was going to create a citywide registry of everyone who has had a flu vaccination and apply an “Information Bracelet” -- so they can track you better !!! (URGENT UP-DATE) It looks like VeriChip will get two(2) patent licenses {story} to produce an inplantable CHIP that will detect a virus in a human. Time to GET RIGHT with GOD ... (Sept 19 2009) - SWINE FLU MANDATES AND POSSIBLE DATES :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- What would you do if stopped by the CHP at an intersection - along with either the guard or military and were told that traveling any further down the highway was prohibited unless you displayed some “Official” document stating you’d been vaccinated with the H1N1 Swine Flu vaccination? If you haven’t determined what you’re going to do; believe-you-me, these NWO “Zero Population Freaks” have and it’s coming real soon - according to this online video. Thanks for the link(s) General ... (Washington Post : 09-19-09) (Sept 18 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.4 Quake 45 miles SSE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Friday, at 01:08:27 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.4 earthquake about 47 miles south south-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 32nd earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Sept 18 2009) - Banks {#93 #94} are gone into Receivership !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Sept 18 2009 Irwin Union Bank of Louisville, KY., and Irwin Union Bank and Trust Company of Columbus, IN., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [94]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Sept 18 2009) - FDIC chief considers tapping Treasury for funds :WASH D.C. -- The chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says she is "considering all options, including borrowing from Treasury," to replenish the dwindling fund that insures bank deposits. "I never say never," FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair told an audience at Georgetown University Friday. Bair's remarks go beyond what she said just three weeks ago when asked about tapping the Treasury after the fund that insures regular deposit accounts up to $250,000 hit its lowest point since 1992 ... (Sept 16 2009) - Dodge the Coming Inflation Bubble :AMERICA -- (The International Forecaster) What do you do after you have zero interest rates and you have flooded the world with money and credit? The answer is you attempt to fight off higher interest rates and see if you can dodge the inflation bubble that follows. The commitment for this current fiasco to save the world’s Illuminist banks has already caused an official debt responsibility for the US of more than $23 trillion of about 40% of world GDP. That is staggering and it is official. We wonder what the real figure is? It is also wise to remember that the Federal Reserve, and other reserve banks worldwide, all international, are responsible for the carnage we are witnessing. (Sept 12 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.8 Quake 47 miles NNW of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Saturday, at 09:36:52 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.8 earthquake about 47 miles north north-west of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 31st earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Sept 11 2009) - The New World Order is "Communism"Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- It’s time to cut to the chase Christians ! For too many years you’ve allowed secularism to sneak into your soul - causing the HOLY SPIRIT to become quenched in your life, thus incrementally reducing your ability to hear from GOD or Biblically divide TRUTH. Yes, your Pastors are partially responsible for the truth they preach, but you - in the end - are utterly accountable. So, either get to work and alert your family, flocks and friends about the NWO or quit claiming you’re a Christian and get out of the way. (Sept 11 2009) - Pastor hijacks plane to warn of 2012 Earthquake :MEXICO CITY -- Prosecutors have charged a Bolivian pastor with sabotage, illegal retention of people and attack on a means of transport in this week's hijacking of a plane from the resort city of Cancun, the attorney general's office said Friday. Flores, 44, has said he was acting on a divine revelation and wanted to warn Calderon of an earthquake that would occur in 2012. That year has been widely mentioned on the Internet as the date for potentially catastrophic events, based on astronomical alignments and purported ancient prophesies. (Sept 11 2009) - Banks {#90 #91 #92} are gone into Receivership !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Sept 11 2009 Venture Bank of Lacey, WA., Brickwell Community Bank of Woodbury, MN., and Corus Bank, N.A. of Chicago, IL., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [92]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Sept 10 2009) - Lawmakers pass gun show ban at Cow Palace :DALY CITY -- The days of gun shows at the Cow Palace appear numbered. On a 45-33 vote, the California Assembly on Wednesday passed legislation banning the sale of firearms and ammunition at the state-owned entertainment venue. The Assembly's vote came three months after the state Senate approved the bill, which is expected to head to the governor's desk in the next few weeks. If signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senate Bill 585 would take effect Jan. 1, stipulating that no more than five gun shows may be held at the Cow Palace during the years 2010, 2011 and 2012. By Jan. 1, 2013, there would be no gun shows permitted there at all. (Sept 09 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.5 Quake 33 miles ESE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Wednesday, at 16:28:10 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.5 earthquake about 33 miles east south-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 30th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Sept 06 2009) - Depression + Inflation = One year Away ???Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- In the last few weeks many economists became aware that the Federal Reserve was “printing money again” to buy them selves out of a hole. Needing quick cash to buy back unwanted toxic bonds and derivatives, the Chinese caught the Feds and warned them "If you keep printing money to buy bonds it will lead to inflation, and after a year or two the dollar will fall hard.” (Sept 06 2009) - CAMP FEMA : Military Internment Specialists Video Ad :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- So ... let me get this straight. Just in case we run out of reasons or places to lock people up for breaking the law or misbehaving - we might need new places and we might need new “Military Internment Specialists” for those who might commit some terrorist type act, according to Obama ? Indefinite Detention, as far as I’m concerned, is necessary for politicians {like Obama} who fear corporate law instead of Constitutional law. Wake Up America !!!! (Sept 05 2009) - 7.0 Quake Leaves 28,000 Homeless in Indonesia :INDONESIA -- (Christian Post) Christian relief groups are coming to the aid of the thousands in Indonesia who were affected by the 7.0 earthquake earlier this week. Wednesday’s quake, which has so far has resulted in 64 confirmed deaths, flattened or seriously damaged more than 10,000 homes, offices, schools and mosques on the western side of the densely populated island of Java. The country’s Disaster Management Agency reported Friday that around 28,000 people were in need of shelter, more than 400 injured and dozens still missing – feared dead. (Sept 04 2009) - Banks {#85 #86 #87 #88 #89} are gone !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Sept 04 2009 First State Bank of Flagstaff, AZ., Platinum Community Bank of Rolling Meadows, IL., Vantus Bank of Sioux City, IA., InBank of Oak Forest, IL., and First Bank of Kansas City of Kansas City, MO., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [89]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution - Here's the ANSWER (Sept 02 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.5 Quake 51 miles ENE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Wednesday, at 18:25:16 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.5 earthquake about 51 miles east north-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 28th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Aug 31 2009) - V.A. won't care for G.I. harmed by vaccination :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- There comes a time when you must put the brakes on, say no - and if necessary say it very, very loud – especially dealing with an unresponsive government agent, officer, bureaucracy or administration. This latest read regarding one of America’s valiant should upset the very core of all who call themselves Vets. At the very least, call your representative's and tell them to BACK OFF on this H1N1 vaccination until thorough studies are complete … or else !!! Doctors and nurses won't take them and insurance companies won't cover them. What's else is there to say ... (Aug 30 2009) - “IN GOD WE TRUST” poll from MSNBCLetter to the Editor from Ruth Schult : Dear Editor, Today I was e-mailed information regarding a poll which MSNBC had on their web site. They were asking … “Should the motto ‘In God We Trust’ be removed from U.S. currency ?” Of course I voted “NO” and I hope you and all who read the Post do the same. Thanks ... Ruth Schult (Aug 29 2009) - Hell Bent on H1N1 Hell on Earth :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- What in tar-nation is the legislature in Massachusetts thinking ? Are they that hell bent on creating hell on earth with forced vaccinations ? Apparently so – as NaturalNew.com reports, “ … a new "Pandemic Response Bill 2028" suspending virtually all Constitutional rights of Massachusetts citizens and forces anyone "suspected" of being infected to submit to interrogations, "decontaminations" and vaccines - with fines up to $1,000 per day for anyone who refuses to submit to quarantines, vaccinations, decontamination efforts or to follow any other verbal order by virtually any state-licensed law enforcement or medical personnel.” (Aug 29 2009) - Medi-Care Medi-Cal and Medi-CHIP :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Recently sent to me and posted on many medical watch-dog sites was the hidden language revealing Washington’s plan to implant micro-chips into every U.S. citizen. Secretly lodged within the U.S. Health Care bill {pdf} Subtitle C-11 Sec. 2521; of the National Medical Device Registry, it says … “The Secretary shall establish a national medical device registry to facilitate analysis of post market safety and outcomes data on each device that - ‘‘(A) is or has been used in or on a patient; and ‘‘(B) is a class III device; or ‘‘(ii) a class II device that is implantable.” (Aug 29 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.5 Quake 30 miles ESE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Saturday, at 09:24:06 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.5 earthquake about 30 miles east south-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 26th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Aug 28 2009) - Banks {#82 #83 #84} are gone into Receivership !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Aug 28 2009 Affinity Bank of Ventura, CA., Mainstreet Bank of Forest Lake, MN., and Bradford Bank of Baltimore, MD., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [84]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution ! (Aug 28 2009) - FOX News Polls Vaccination Concerns :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- FOX News is in the process of polling folks with their vaccination concerns. The question posed is … “Which do you think is a greater risk: taking the fast-tracked H1N1 vaccine or not being vaccinated?” So far 50% of those who did participated said the greater risk was in taking the vaccine. What do you think ? VOTE HERE. (Aug 28 2009) - Whirlpool to close Evansville plant :INDIANA -- Whirlpool Corp. announced Friday that it will close its manufacturing plant in Evansville, Ind., eliminating about 1,100 full-time jobs by mid-2010. Next year's closing is among several changes in the company’s North American manufacturing operations. Whirlpool, based in Benton Harbor, Mich., said in a news release that production of top freezer refrigerators made at Evansville will be transferred to one of the company's existing plants in MEXICO. (Aug 27 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.2 Quake 40 miles East of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, at 10:14:01 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.2 earthquake about 40 miles east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 24th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Aug 25 2009) - Bloomberg wins law suit against feds :NEW YORK -- (Bloomberg.com) Fed Must Release Reports on Emergency Bank Loans, Judge Says ... The Federal Reserve must make records about emergency lending to financial institutions public within five days because it failed to convince a judge the documents should be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. Manhattan Chief U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska rejected the central bank’s argument that the records aren’t covered by the law because their disclosure would harm borrowers’ competitive positions. The collateral lists “are central to understanding and assessing the government’s response to the most cataclysmic financial crisis in America since the Great Depression,” ... (Aug 24 2009) - Reader's Digest files bankruptcy papers :PLEASANTVILLE, NY -- (MSNBC) Reader's Digest Association Inc., publisher of the iconic general interest magazine that began gracing American homes in 1922, on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it faces falling print circulation in the Internet age and looming debt payments. Known for its heartwarming stories about American life as other publications moved toward edgier fare, the company's flagship Reader's Digest magazine has seen its U.S. circulation drop from a peek of more than 17 million in the 1970s to just above 8 million last year. (Aug 23 2009) - Social Security shrinking under Obama :WASH D.C. -- Millions of older people face shrinking Social Security checks next year, the first time in a generation that payments would not rise. The trustees who oversee Social Security are projecting there won't be a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the next two years. That hasn't happened since automatic increases were adopted in 1975. By law, Social Security benefits cannot go down. Nevertheless ... (Aug 23 2009) - CIA Spook in the White House Loosing Ratings :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Talking out of both sides of your mouth is easy for the main stream media - entertaining enough for an Emmy, some espouse. The public, historically, complains simply by changing the channel - lowering the ratings. Rasmussen records ratings as well … Presidential Rating and the CIA Spook in the White House is loosing credit from all sides, because he’s getting caught talking out of both sides of his mouth. And American’s are mad because they can’t change this channel for 3 ½ more years. (Aug 22 2009) - Live in Georgia ? 100 Banks going down :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Once the FDIC notifies the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Goverment that they are broke - Kattie bar the door ! People will make a run on the banks ! And that's what the 'owners of the Federal Reserve' want, so they can institute a "banking holiday" - closing banks to keep the people from withdrawing funds. It's up to you folks. You can pull your money out now or wait until the Fed's say you can only have what they say you can have. [Up-Date] [Up-Date] [Up-Date] (Aug 21 2009) - Banks {#78 #79 #80 #81} gone into Receivership !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Aug 21 2009 Guaranty Bank of Austin, TX., CapitalSouth Bank of Birmingham, AL., First Coweta Bank of Newnan, GA., and ebank of Atlanta, GA., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [81]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution ! (Aug 14 2009) - Colonial Bank Fails, BB&T Takes Over ...ALABAMA -- Regulators have shut down Colonial BancGroup Inc., a big lender in real estate development that buckled under the collapse of the market. It was the biggest U.S. bank to fail this year, with about $25 billion in assets. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was appointed receiver of Montgomery, Ala.-based Colonial. The agency approved the sale of Colonial's $20 billion in deposits and about $22 billion of its assets to Winston-Salem based BB&T Corp. (Aug 14 2009) - VACCINE VIRUS MUTATES INTO POLIO :LONDON -- Polio, the dreaded paralyzing disease stamped out in the industrialized world, is spreading in Nigeria. And health officials say in some cases, it's caused by the vaccine used to fight it. In July, the World Health Organization issued a warning that this vaccine-spread virus might extend beyond Africa. So far, 124 Nigerian children have been paralyzed this year — about twice those afflicted in 2008. The polio problem is just the latest challenge to global health authorities trying to convince wary citizens that vaccines can save them from dreaded disease. (Aug 13 2009) - WHO really knows what’s in those VACCINES :Post Opinion by Post Editor : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA -- As much as it’s in me to give the other fellow or business the “Benefit of the Doubt” or a “Fighting Chance” – latest scientific findings ruins this line of reasoning when infectious and nefarious evidence appears. Again … Baxter International research lab is caught splicing and dicing germs and viruses, all the while injecting them into untested vaccines and innocent people. (Aug 12 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.3 Quake 9 miles SSE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Wednesday, at 12:39:38 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.3 earthquake about 9 miles south south-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 23rd earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Aug 11 2009) - Americans worked harder for less pay :WASH D.C. -- (MSNBC) The Labor Department said Tuesday that the American work force produced, at an annual rate, 6.4 percent more of the goods they made and services they provided in the second quarter of this year compared to a year ago. At the same time, “unit labor costs” — the amount employers paid for all that extra work — fell by 5.8 percent. The jump in productivity was higher than expected; the cut in labor costs more than double expectations. (Aug 10 2009) - OBAMA CAUGHT LYING ABOUT LOBBING PHARMA :Post Opinion by Post Editor : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA -- Health care reform, according to this CNN video, needs more transperancy. As you will see and hear for yourself, Obama gets caught by CNN lying about campaign promises and health care - cutting back-room deals with big PHARMA. American's are honestly upset with their Representatives for being dishonest. And the main stream media is starting to get it. (Aug 10 2009) - Governors oppose DoD emergency powers :WASH D.C. -- (The Hill) A bipartisan pair of gov's is opposing a new Defense Department proposal to handle natural and terrorism-related disasters, contending that a murky chain of command could lead to more problems than solutions. Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas (R), chair of the National Governors Association, and Vice Chairman Gov. Joe Manchin (D) of West Virginia penned a letter opposing the Pentagon proposal, which they said would hinder a state's effort to respond to a disaster. (Aug 07 2009) - Banks {#70 #71 #72} gone into Receivership !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On Aug 07 2009 Community First Bank of Prineville, OR., Community National Bank of Sarasota County, Venice, FL., and First State Bank of Sarasota, FL., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [72]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution ! (Aug 06 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.5 Quake 21 miles East of PortervillePORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, at 08:00:42 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.5 earthquake about 21 miles east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 20th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Aug 05 2009) - Who’s monkeying around with viruses and vaccinesPost Opinion by Post Editor : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA -- Once in a while snippets of truth sneak out of labs and or lab rats. In this case, the lab rat happened to be a lab monkey from Africa – a green African monkey. NaturalNews.com reports too many coincidences coming from these labs, in particular one that’s attached to a private military corporation called “DynCorp”. If nothing else, they’ve done some great research and I for one will refuse this vaccine for religious reasons. {Read more} {YouTube}. (Aug 03 2009) - PETITION : For Total Recall on ArnoldLetter to the Editor from Marshall Denning : Dear Editor, There is a tax payer group that have initiated a recall of the Governor due to his incompetence to run the state. They are circulating a petition {LINK} to attempt to recall the Governor. Their website called www.TotalRecall2009.com is where you can get all the info you need. Thanks ... Marshall Denning -- ambassadorsforchrist@hotmail.com (Aug 03 2009) - 6.9 Earthquake Hits Gulf Of CaliforniaMEXICO -- An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale has struck the Gulf of California off Mexico. The US Geological Survey said the strong quake struck inside the Sea of Cortez, 76 miles from the town of Santa Isabel on the Baja California peninsula and was 6.2 miles deep. There were no initial reports of deaths or serious damage. Baja California is home to desert and mountains, and is sparsely populated. The quake was felt strongly in San Diego just across the border from Mexico. (Aug 01 2009) - Thousands honor slain border agentEL CENTRO -- Not far from an isolated and increasingly dangerous stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border where he lost his life, Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas was mourned yesterday by thousands who gathered in this desert city to honor one of their own. Rosas, 30, a three-year member of the force, was patrolling alone in the Campo area after 9 p.m. July 23 when someone opened fire near the border fence. Rosas became the first Border Patrol agent killed by gunfire since 1998, according to a Web site that tracks law enforcement deaths. (Aug 01 2009) - 2012 - THE MOVIEHOLLYWOOD, CA -- Ok, Hollywood (SONY Pictures) has a great reputation when it comes to "Special Effects" and they can surely get folks to fork over their bucks for a movie with a "Special Message" - especially an END OF THE WORLD kinda' message. But here's some questions to consider. Will Christians flock to this film ? You bet they will. Will they use it to re-inforce what the BIBLE says ? Let's hope they do or better yet, let's start today ... GOT JESUS ! (Jul 31 2009) - Banks {#65 #66 #67 #68 #69} are GONE !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On July 24 2009 Mutual Bank of Harvey, IL., First BankAmericano of Elizabeth, NJ., Peoples Community Bank of West Chester, OH., Integrity Bank of Jupiter, FL., and First State Bank of Altus, OK., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [69]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution ! (Jul 30 2009) - A NEW CURRENCY IN CALIFORNIA ?OJAI, Calif. (Video) -- Is there a "NEW TYPE OF CURRENCY" being developed in California ? The answer is NO ! A special committee in Ojai came up with a plan - that's been used before - to off-set their depressed economy. As a tourist town, Ojai depends on this income to survive -- since the bucks aren't coming in, they have to keep what they have and spread it locally. Way to go Ojai ! Maybe Porterville could do the same. What do you think ? (Jul 29 2009) - Military to help FEMA with Swine FluWASH D.C. -- The Pentagon is preparing to make troops available if necessary to help the Federal Emergency Management Agency tackle a potential outbreak of the H1N1 virus this fall, FOX News has confirmed. This comes as a government panel recommends certain groups be placed at the front of the line for swine flu vaccinations this fall, including pregnant women, health care workers and children six months and older. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is preparing to sign an order authorizing the military to set up five regional teams to deal with the potential outbreak of H1N1 influenza if FEMA requests help. (Jul 27 2009) - Colonel ED McMahon died as a WAR HERO !Letter to the Editor from Glenda "M" : 
Dear Editor, June 23rd's edition of the paper was filled with page after page of accolades spewing forth about the of Michael Jackson. The other day, they had a couple of paragraphs on Ed McMahon's Hollywood career and aptly noted he died a pauper. Is something wrong with American journalism ? Colonel ED McMahon Died as a War Hero !
He wanted to be a Marine fighter pilot. The US was building up their military force, but they were not at war yet and the Navy required all its potential Navy and Marine pilots to have two years of college. So Ed started classes at Boston College.
(Jul 25 2009) - TURN OFF YOUR TV – TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE :Post Opinion by Post Editor : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta 
PORTERVILLE, CA -- Turn off your TV and take back your life, your family, your home, your neighborhood and your future. At first it’s going to be hard but it can be done. Thousands, if not ten-of-thousands, have accomplished this feat. Many report having extra time in the day to spend with the family and their friends. Neighbors eventually talk to each other and start neighborhood watches to reduce crime on their streets. Who would’a thought ?
 (Jul 24 2009) - FEMA prepares major terrorism readiness exerciseWASH D.C. -- (Google.com) Law enforcement and intelligence agencies in the U.S. and abroad are preparing to go on high alert as part of a massive terrorism prevention exercise -- the first of its kind here. Beginning Monday, security officials at all levels in the U.S. and four other countries will scramble into action in the wake of a fictional terrorist attack somewhere outside the United States. The scenario envisions the receipt of intelligence that a follow-up attack is planned inside the U.S., forcing agencies inside and out of the country to test their coordination, intelligence and terror prevention skills. (Jul 24 2009) - Banks {#58 #59 #60 #61 #62 #63 #64} are GONE !!!Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On July 24 2009 Security Bank of Jones County, Gray, GA., Security Bank of Houston County, Perry, GA., Security Bank of Bibb County, Macon, GA., Security Bank of North Metro, Woodstock, GA., Security Bank of North Fulton, Alpharetta, GA., Security Bank of Gwinnett County, Suwanee, GA., and Waterford Village Bank of Williamsville, NY., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [64]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution ! (Jul 23 2009) - US Gov't completely out of wheat ?IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Quietly, the last of the U.S. government's wheat reserves, held in the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust, were sold in late May onto the domestic market for cash. The cash was put in a trust for food aid. With no other government wheat holdings, U.S. government wheat stocks are now totally exhausted. The following recent statements by Rebecca Bratter, director of policy for U.S. Wheat Associates, more ... (Jul 22 2009) - Millions offered to Capture Cartel BaronsPORTERVILLE, CA. -- The U.S. Government is offering up to 50 million dollars for the capture of Mexico's drug barons. Now ... the last time I recall any real bounty hunter going to Mexico to capture anyone it was "DOG - The Bounty Hunter". You remember what happened to him, the U.S. government allowed Mexico's corrupt government to keep him locked up until the American people called President Bush and their legislators and threatened to vote them out of office if they didn't put pressure on Mexico to release "DOG". The only good thing that developed from that incarceration was increased demand to BUILD THE WALL. And with all of our survelance technology we can't find these honcho's ??? (Jul 18 2009) - Mexican agents headed for U.S. ?U.S.A. -- Agents for Mexico soon could be roaming the roads of several southern states – along with representatives of Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom – under a FEMA EXERCISE that is going to focus "exclusively on terrorism prevention and protection." The event is called National Level Exercise 2009 and is part of an annual series of exercises formerly called TOPOFF, for Top Officials, under the National Exercise Program that "serves as the nation's overarching exercise program for planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating national level exercises." (Jul 17 2009) - CNN Anchor-Woman gags on GOD and GunsPORTERVILLE, CA. -- If there ever was a video that sum's up the need for a citizen to be armed, it was this one. As a CNN news anchor woman attempts to belittle a car dealership for offering to give to the public a voucher for a FREE AK-47 if they purchased one of their vehicles, the dealer being interviewed hands her head back in just a few minutes. All of a sudden I feel like buying a new car. How about you ? (Jul 17 2009) - Bank's {#54 #55 #56 & #57} slip into ReceivershipPost Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On July 17 2009 Vineyard Bank of Rancho Cucamonga, CA., Temecula Valley Bank of Temecula, CA., Bank First of Sioux Falls, SD., and First Piedmont Bank of Winder, GA., have become the latest banks which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [57]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution ! (Jul 16 2009) - SENATE PASSES HATE BILL !WASH D.C. -- Sen. Patrick Leahy’s hate crimes bill, amending the National Defense Authorization Act, effectively passed the Senate Thursday night at about 11:00 P.M. EDT. A call for cloture, or termination of debate after thirty hours, was passed 63 to 28. Clearly, the Senate majority had spoken. Once cloture is invoked there is usually little more that can be done to resist. There was no floor debate. A complete end run had been done around Senate hearings ... {Come quickly LORD JESUS} (Jul 16 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.7 Quake 48 miles WSW of PortervillePORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, at 04:10:04 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.7 earthquake about 48 miles west, south-west of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 19th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Jul 15 2009) - FED'S IN PANIC OVER RON PAUL'S AUDIT BILLWASH D.C. -- A group of Federal Reserve friendly economists have launched a petition calling on the Executive Branch and Congress to not intefere with the Federal Reserve. Here's their "OPEN LETTER" to Congress and the Executive Branch urging " ... Congress and the Executive Branch to reaffirm their support for and defend the independence {secrets} of the Federal Reserve System {A Private Banking Corporation} as a foundation of U.S. economic stability." (Jul 14 2009) - California could create it's own BANK & CREDITCALIFORNIA -- Since Wall Street has failed to provide a functioning credit system, California would be totally justified in providing its own. The other choice is to accept debt peonage ... North Dakota boasts the only state-owned bank in the nation. It is also one of only two states (along with Montana) that are currently able to meet their budgets, and it's not suffering from unemployment or feeling the pinch of the economic downturn. Rather, it sports the largest surplus it has ever had. (Jul 14 2009) - Traveling with Lucky Lucy and a Little LogicRIGHT With Me - by Marshall Havner : Post Columnist 
PORTERVILLE, CA -- We recently purchased a RV and Debbie immediately named her Lucky Lucy. We had just watched a DVD of a 1950's movie "The Long Long Trailer" with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez. We laughed and were entertained with all their adventures. Lucky Lucy is a 1993 Toyota PU with a Winniebago body on a 1 ton axle. We had struck a bargain with Lucky Lucy's care and maintance, each agreeing to areas of Lucky Lucy we are responsible for. I got the auto part of Lucy which includes everything under the hood, all of Lucy's appliances, holding tanks, electrical, hoses, etc.
(Jul 14 2009) - Red Flag to crisscross skies above NellisNEVADA -- (Air Force Times) Look for the Israeli air force over the skies of southern Nevada as Israel F-16C Fighting Falcons join their American counterparts for the latest Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Altogether, 62 planes are expected to fly during the 11-days of mock combat, which started Monday. About 50 aircraft will depart Nellis twice a day to practice air war scenarios involving large groups of aircraft that aircrews don’t often see when flying missions from their home bases. (Jul 10 2009) - Mule vs Mountain Lion : Guess Who Won ?Letter to the Editor from Glenn H. Rider : 
Dear Editor, I came across this story and thought your readers might enjoy a little laugh. This may be a first ... A couple from Montana were out riding on the range, he with his rifle and she (fortunately) with her camera. Their dogs always followed them, but on this occasion a Mountain Lion decided that he wanted to stalk the dogs. Very, very, bad decision on the lion's part.
(Jul 10 2009) - Bank Number {#53} has failed :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On July 10 2009 Bank of Wyoming of Thermopolis, WY., has become the latest bank which has failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [53]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution ! (Jul 10 2009) - San Andreas Fault and the next 'Big One'PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Most are aware that California is long over-due for the BIG ONE. And we mean long over due. Some say 10 years and other say as much as 100 years over due. At any rate, the Post wants to make sure that you and your family GET PREPARED. You will be on your own for about 72 hours before emergency services or alternate agencies come in to help. And when they come in and determin your home or area is no longer safe, you are your's will become homeless for a very long time. GOT JESUS ? (Jul 09 2009) - Fed warns on Congressional scrutinyWASH D.C. -- The Federal Reserve warned on Thursday that a growing congressional threat to curtail its independence would destabilise markets and raise the cost of servicing US debt for “current and future generations”. Ron Paul, the Texas Republican, has gathered the support of a majority of the House of Representatives for a bill that would audit the Fed’s monetary policy decisions. He told a Congressional hearing he wanted the power to prevent the Fed being "secret and clandestine and serving special interests”. (Jul 08 2009) - How California Can Beat Its Budget WoesCALIFORNIA -- As goes California,” says the adage, “so goes the nation.” All eyes are therefore on the Golden State as it attempts to solve its $26 billion budget deficit. The world’s eighth largest economy is not going quietly into that pit of debt and devastation that has devoured Third World countries whole. The State’s voters have drawn a line in the sand against further tax hikes, while Democratic leaders have drawn a line at further cuts in services or selloff of public assets ... (Jul 08 2009) - Boycotting California Banks' over IOU's ?NEW YORK (AP) -- After taking multibillion-dollar bailouts from the federal government, some of America's biggest banks are declining to lend a hand with a different financial mess: the California budget stalemate. The banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp., Wells Fargo & Co. and Citigroup Inc. and some regional banks, are trying to pressure lawmakers to end the impasse by warning that, after Friday, they won't accept promissory notes -- called colloquially "IOUs" for "I owe you" -- issued by the state. The move would leave many businesses and families with pieces of paper and fewer options for getting their money immediately. (Jul 08 2009) - U.S. eyes N. Korea for ‘massive’ cyber attacksSEOUL, South Korea -- (MSNBC) U.S. authorities on Wednesday eyed North Korea as the origin of the widespread cyber attack that overwhelmed government Web sites in the United States and South Korea, although they warned it would be difficult to definitively identify the attackers quickly. The powerful attack that targeted dozens of government and private sites underscored how unevenly prepared the U.S. government is to block such multipronged assaults. (Jul 07 2009) - Big Banks Don't Want California's IOUsNEW YORK -- (WallStreetJournal) A group of the biggest U.S. banks said they would stop accepting California's IOUs on Friday, adding pressure on the state to close its $26.3 billion annual budget gap. The development is the latest twist in California's struggle to deal with the effects of the recession. After state leaders failed to agree on budget solutions last week, California began issuing IOUs -- or "individual registered warrants" -- to hundreds of thousands of creditors. State Controller John Chiang said that without IOUs, California would run out of cash by July's end. (Jul 04 2009) - A TEA PARTY'S PATRIOTISM IN PICTURESTULARE CA. -- 15,000 Americans from all over the central valley showed up for the Tea Party at Tulare’s International Ag Center. Bands played as booths stood by with food, fun and facts … about America and the heritage our founding fathers left for the people – not the government. As usual for the Post, we wanted to cover the event with pictures, not so much with words … enjoy.
(Jul 04 2009) - This is ... " One Nation Under GOD "Muster RIGHT here - with Sgt Mack : Post Columnist 
PORTERVILLE, CA -- OK, troops! Get comfortable, 'cause I've got something to say & I want you to listen & listen tight! Smoke 'em if you've got 'em, & if you're not worried about pollution & lung cancer. If you ain't got 'em, see your squad leader, but don't ask me. Not one of my vices.
First off, hold onto the ground & your hats, 'cause I'm gonna shock you. I'm NOT the sharpest knife in the drawer!!! I know, that's hard to swallow, but it's true. I'm not even the smartest guy in my battalion. At Fort Campbell, I was the top scorer in my battalion with a .45 (another story for another time), but still wasn't the smartest guy in the outfit. Get over it!!! The thing is though, I've been thinking (no cracks!). As we approach Independence Day (the 4th of July), we need to consider how we came to be where we are and to Whom we owe a debt.
(Jul 04 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.2 Quake 30 miles ESE of PortervillePORTERVILLE, CA -- On Saturday, at 12:31:47 (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.2 earthquake about 30 miles east, south-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 17th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Jul 02 2009) - Bank Numbers {#46 through #52} are gone :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On July 02 2009 Founders Bank of Worth, IL., Millennium State Bank of Texas of Dallas, TX., First National Bank of Danville of Danville, IL., Elizabeth State Bank of Elizabeth, IL., Rock River Bank of Oregon, IL., First State Bank of Winchester of Winchester, IL., and John Warner Bank of Clinton, IL., have become the latest banks which have failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [52]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution ! (Jun 29 2009) - USGS Recorded a 2.4 Quake 40 miles ENE of PortervillePORTERVILLE, CA -- On Monday, at 12:31:47 (PST) the USGS recorded a 2.4 earthquake about 40 miles east, north-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 16th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Jun 26 2009) - Bank Numbers {#41,#42,#43,#44,#45} gone in a day :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On June 26 2009 Mirae Bank of Los Angeles, CA., Metro Pacific Bank of Irvine, CA., Horizon Bank of Pine City, MN., Neighborhood Community Bank of Newnan, GA., and Community Bank of West Georgia, Villa Rica, GA., have become the latest banks which have failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [45]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution ! (Jun 26 2009) - China Calls for ‘Super-Sovereign’ CurrencyNEW YORK -- (Bloomberg) The dollar dropped against all of its most-traded counterparts after China repeated its call for a “super-sovereign” currency. The greenback headed for its biggest weekly loss against the euro in a month after the People’s Bank of China said the International Monetary Fund should manage part of members’ foreign-exchange reserves. China is the biggest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries, with $763.5 billion in April. WAKE UP AMERICA ! (Jun 24 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.3 Quake 19 miles ESE of PortervillePORTERVILLE, CA -- On Wednesday, at 03:34:18 PM (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.3 earthquake about 19 miles east, south-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 15th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Jun 24 2009) - California set to issue IOUs ...LOS ANGELES -- (Reuters) California's controller said on Wednesday that he would have to issue IOUs in a week if lawmakers can't quickly solve a $24 billion budget deficit, and the state's treasurer plans to tap a reserve fund to meet debt service costs. The measures came as a budget crisis deepened in the most populous U.S. state and the gridlocked legislature failed to pass a proposed $11 billion in cuts. (Jun 22 2009) - The "Public's Right" to Carry for "Public Safety"Letter to the Editor from R.L."Mack"McElreath : Dear Editor and Senator Leno, As a law-abiding citizen, a veteran, an active state reservist, a newly-signed columnist for Porterville Post (an on-line news provider, with a growing readership) a member of REACT International (Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams and [12yrs] former President of same [w/ 2yrs as President of the Central California Council of same]), an Elk and a retired federal employee, but still active with my union, I am vocally (with all of my associates and readers) unalterably opposed to restrictive anti-gun legislation. (Jun 20 2009) - Four reasons the mainstream media's worthlessAMERICA -- (www.WashingtonsBlog.com) According to this blog there are four reasons that the mainstream media is worthless. Most of the Post's readers will zip through this and say "we already knew that as do thousands of American's who've been surveyed". Even though the lap-dog liberals in the mainstream media know about their abject failure as honest journalists, they can't wait any longer to jump in bed with Obama, according to Obama himself. GOD help us ! (Jun 19 2009) - Bank Numbers {#38,#39,#40} are the next to go :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On June 19 2009 Southern Community Bank of Fayetteville GA. Cooperative Bank of Wilmington NC. and First National Bank of Anthony of Anthony KS. have become the latest banks which have failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [40]. In April of 2009 the Post speculated that 60 banks or more could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100 by January 2010. Here's a Solution ! (Jun 18 2009) - Rep. Bachmann refuses To fill out 2010 CensusMINNESOTA -- Rep. Michele Bachmann said that she and her family will not be fully filling out the 2010 census forms. Bachmann, a Republican, said her family will only be indicating the number of people in the household, because "the Constitution doesn't require any information beyond that." Bachmann believes the upcoming census to be "very intricate" and "very personal" and expresses concerns about ACORN's involvement in the data collection. (Jun 17 2009) - Web beats TV, radio as preferred news sourceNEW YORK -- The Internet is by far the most popular source of information and the preferred choice for news ahead of television, newspapers and radio, according to a new poll in the United States. But just a small fraction of U.S. adults considered social Web sites such as Facebook and MySpace as a good source of news and even fewer would opt for Twitter. (Jun 15 2009) - Independence Day tea party tally explodesU.S.A. -- The tea party movement is showing fresh signs of momentum as the national tally is once again exploding. Amy Kremer, national organizer for the Tea Party Patriots, told WND her organization is expecting more rallies on Independence Day weekend than were held on April 15 this year. "They are going on all across the country," Kremer said. "Last time it was on one day; this time it is all July 4 weekend. We will have more tea parties this time around than we did last time, for sure." (Jun 13 2009) - International Evangelist Speaking Tonight in Porterville :
Post Faith Feature : by A. L. "LUCKY" LuckettaPORTERVILLE, CA. -- This afternoon International Evangelist, Dr. Alberto Mottesi, spoke to a crowd of local Hispanic pastors from Porterville and the surrounding areas at El Nuevo Mexican Restaurant. In addition to the dozen of so churches that came to receive a word from Dr. Motessi, church elders and deacons attened as well. If you or your church couldn't get away this afternoon to hear Dr. Mottesi, you can hear him speak tonight at the Porterville Memorial auditorium at 6pm. (Jun 11 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.4 Quake 52 miles ENE of PortervillePORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, at 08:53:44 AM (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.4 earthquake about 52 miles east, north-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. This marks the 13th earthquake for 2009 that's within 60 miles of Porterville. So "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. California is long over due for the big One. (Jun 08 2009) - History we can’t change, but the future we can and mustLetter to the Editor from Glenn H. Rider : Dear Editor, If we continue on the road we are on, the future will not include our Constitutionally guaranteed freedom and sovereignty. The national problems we are now witnessing are NOT accidental. Let me repeat that. The national problems we are now witnessing are NOT accidental. Each has occurred exactly as planned, or as F.D.R. said, “Nothing ever happens in politics by accident. If it happens, it was planned that way”. Each new assault on the Constitution, the Bill Of Rights, States Rights or the Economy have the same purpose, surrender to WORLD GOVERNMENT, and it all originates from the same source! The Council on Foreign Relations, or CFR. (Jun 08 2009) - House committee subpoenas Federal ReserveWASH D.C. -- The congressional panel investigating what happened to all that bank bailout money has issued a subpoena to the Federal Reserve, asking them to hand over all documents relating to the takeover of Merrill Lynch by the Bank of America. On January 1, BofA finalized its purchase of Merrill Lynch for just over $29.1 billion. That made the bank eligible for an additional $20 billion in federal rescue money, bringing BofA's total to some $45 billion. Now, Reps. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) and Edolphus Towns (D-NY) want to know exactly what the banks and the Federal Reserve agreed to when they arranged the deal last year. (Jun 08 2009) - Abusive partners can lead to Abortion and SuicideLetter to the Editor from María Catalán : Barcelona, España Dear Editor, I'm e-mailing you from Barcelona, because I want Americans to know that many women have abortions induced by harassment and threats from their partners. However, to have their babies is less harmful for their conscience and their daily lives. According to the publication Public Health and the Semergen-06 consultation, the first cause of death in women between 30 and 34 years old is suicide caused by having had an abortion and this figure triplicates their rate of suicide. (Jun 05 2009) - Bank Number {#37} Is Gone :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On June 05 2009, Lincolnwood, of Lincolnwood, IL., has become the latest bank that's failed - bringing this years new total of failed banks to [37]. The Post speculated that as high as 60 more banks could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100, by January 2010. We hope not ! (Jun 05 2009) - A Need for Paper Ballots :Porterville Post Voting Issue : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- When will we learn ? Machines are only as good as those who program the infernal contraptions. If they were all that great, then we wouldn’t have to upgrade all the time. Don’t get me wrong, computers have their place and I really enjoy typing as oppose to hand-writing. However, when these machines {programmers} decide who wins the next election, then it’s time to have a paper backup - one that can verify your actual vote. (Jun 04 2009) - USGS Recorded a 1.4 Quake 5 miles ENE of PortervillePORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, at 04:24:20 AM (PST) the USGS recorded a 1.4 earthquake about 5 miles east, north-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. "Dare to Prepare" and please stay safe. We are long over due for the big One. (Jun 02 2009) - Canadian Mint can't account for missing goldOTTAWA -- A significant quantity of gold, silver and other precious metals is unaccounted for at the Royal Canadian Mint. External auditors are investigating a discrepancy between the mint's 2008 financial accounting of its precious metals holdings and the physical stockpile at the plant on Sussex Drive in Ottawa. The mystery raises possibilities from sloppy bookkeeping to a gold heist. Officials with the commercial Crown corporation are saying little and refuse to confirm the amount and value of the unaccounted for gold, silver and palladium. (May 28 2009) - Is GOD “Spelling it out” for the ChurchPORTERVILLE -- Last night Kavya Shivashankar of Olathe, Kansas won the 2009 Scripps National “Spelling Bee” contest by correctly spelling the word, Laodicean – a word describing indifference and one of the famous "seven churches" in the book of Revelations as being luke-warm and tolorant of pagan religions. Of all the words which could have been used in the final round of the 2009 spelling bee, GOD had a 14 year old spell it out ... regarding the church. What do you believe ? (May 27 2009) - Porterville's First Responders are the Fastest :by Post Editor - : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta
(May 27 2009) - Pathway to a revolutionCALIFORNIA -- I’m not sure what a revolution feels like, but there’s something going on in California in 2009 that feels pretty close to it. The state is essentially broke. Policymakers have run out of gimmicks to patch things together and appear poised to begin a wholesale dismantling of educational, healthcare and social-welfare services. Californians are anxious about the economy, distrustful of their government, angry over taxes and about to become equally angry over the loss of many of the basic services that they had come to take for granted. (May 26 2009) - BUT GOVERNOR, YOU CAN CREATE MONEY !CALIFORNIA -- But the state can create its own money. After all, banks do this every day. Certified, card-carrying bankers are allowed to do something nobody else can do: they can create “credit” with accounting entries on their books ... North Dakota boasts the only state-owned bank in the nation. The Bank of North Dakota (BND) was established by the state legislature in 1919 specifically to free farmers and small businessmen from the clutches of out-of-state bankers and railroad men. The bank’s stated mission is to deliver sound financial services that promote agriculture, commerce and industry in North Dakota. (May 22 2009) - Banks Number {#35 & #36} Fails :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On May 22 2009, Strategic Capital, of Champaign, IL., and Citizens National, of Macomb, IL., failed - bringing this years new total of failed banks to [36]. The Post speculated that as high as 60 more banks could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100, by January 2010. We hope not ! (May 22 2009) - Time to Legalize CounterfeitingAMERICAN RESERVE SYSTEM -- Many Americans today believe certain illegal vices in our society should be decriminalized, taxed, and regulated. The most popular of these vices include marijuana smoking, prostitution, and all forms of gambling. The proponents for decriminalization believe that the new tax revenues produced would help support schools, healthcare, and the impoverished, ease the pain of taxpayers, and reduce the deficit. They also believe that transgressions such as these will take place no matter, but, if properly regulated, would be safer for society in general. It would be a win, win situation. (May 21 2009) - California Cities Irked by Borrowing PlanSAN FRANCISCO -- (Wall Street Journal) California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, in his efforts to find funds to balance the state budget, has proposed borrowing $2 billion from municipal governments over the next fiscal year, a tactic that is rankling local officials up and down the state. Mr. Schwarzenegger is invoking a 2004 law that lets the state demand loans of 8% of property-tax revenue from cities, counties and special districts. Under the law, the state must repay the municipalities with interest within three years. (May 21 2009) - Bank Number {#34} BankUnited Fails :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On May 21 2009, BankUnited, of Coral Gables, FL., failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to [34]. The Post speculated that as high as 60 more banks could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100, by January 2010. We hope not ! (May 20 2009) - Secret meeting of world's richest held in N.Y. :NEW YORK -- A top-secret meeting of the world’s richest people to discuss the global financial crisis was held in New York on May 5, IrishCentral.com has learned exclusively. The mysterious, media-blackout meeting was called by Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire-Hathaway; Bill Gates, co founder of Microsoft; and David Rockefeller Jr., chairman of Rockefeller Financial Services. In addition to Gates, Buffett and Rockefeller, the attendees included Oprah Winfrey, George Soros, Ted Turner, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, among others. (May 19 2009) - Tea Party Update | No 1 | THANK YOU PORTERVILLE !By Porterville Tea Party Chairman: Mr. Matt Cox 
PORTERVILLE, CA -- What a great crowd we had that turned out for our first T.E.A. Party. Let me start by apologizing for writing so late-between school finals, work, never ending computer problems and the usual family chaos ... it's been an extremely busy time here in the Cox household. I'd like to personally thank all of the organizers who helped to pull this thing together: Marti Irish, David and Sally Prado, Roy Smith, Al Rollans, and the many others involved.
(May 18 2009) - California's becoming increasingly un-employablePost Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- California, according to the Bureau of Labor's latest unemployment statistics, shows our state near the bottom of their list -- with South Carolina, Oregon and Michigan at the very bottom. And the answer to this "Federal Banking Fiasco" is to lay off more workers ? Or, to shut down some of the dealerships ? Are you nuts Obama ? Why don't you listen to the people and shut down the Federal Reserve bank and return America back to it's Constitutional banking practices ? Or are you just another "Economic Girlie-Man" -- like Arnold ?  (May 17 2009) - U.S. high-containment "KILLER VIRUS" labs locatedPost Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA -- To kill a bug or not to kill a bug ... that's the 5.4 Billion Dollar question. Most folks are purposely unaware that the government is in the business of creating virus' and bio-bugs in search of some rare antidote -- that they may or maynot disclose to the public. According to the L.A. Times, the U.S. government now has 15 of these bio-bug boon-doggels and LORD only knows what chemicals they're cooking up in there. Here's where they're located ... (May 16 2009) - Whaddya mean, 'America is not a Christian nation'?WASH D.C. -- While Barack Obama has repeatedly claimed that the U.S. is "no longer a Christian nation," several members of Congress have taken a stand to boldly disagree. A bipartisan group of 25 members of the House of Representatives earlier this month submitted H.Res. 397, which calls on Congress to affirm "the rich spiritual and religious history of our nation's founding and subsequent history" and to designate the first week of May as America's Spiritual Heritage Week for "the appreciation of and education on America's history of religious faith." (May 15 2009) - Google Web Sites Compromised In Malware AttackU.S.A. -- Google users are being targeted in waves of malware attacks that redirect their searches to compromised Web sites that will download malware and steal information. Mary Landesman, senior security researcher at ScanSafe, said that experts have seen the number of compromised sites grow exponentially since the end of April, with a consistent surge last week that increased the number of compromised sites 80 percent. (May 14 2009) - USGS Recorded a 3.3 Quake 60 miles NNE of Porterville :PORTERVILLE, CA -- On Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 09:15:28 AM the USGS recoreded a 3.3 earthquake about 60 miles north, north-east of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. The Post reminds everyone to please stay safe and "Dare to Prepare". We are long over due for the big One. (May 13 2009) - A.A. Counselor Arrested at Alternative Services :by Sgt. Jake Castellow - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On March 13, 2009, allegations were brought to the Porterville Police Department that a counselor at Alternative Services was accepting money from clients in exchange for forging documents regarding the completion of court ordered programs. One client was specifically alleging that he had been forced to pay the money under threat of failing the program should the client not comply with the demands. At the same time these allegations were brought forth to the Police Department they were also brought forth to the management of Alternative Services. (May 10 2009) - Hit and Runner Caught by Porterville Police :by Post Editor - : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta
(May 08 2009) - The Fire Was Out in 10 Minutes :by Post Editor - : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta
 (May 08 2009) - The State giveth and the State taketh away :Article by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Friday the Post had a chance to sit down with Porterville’s City Manager, John Lollis to start a dialog regarding Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s plan to dip into California’s property tax revenues from counties and city – if “Props 1A through 1F” don’t pass. According to Lollis, the state - under the 2004 voter-approved Proposition 1A - is permitted to withhold up to 8% of the property taxes which cities and counties collect as long as the money is repaid, with interest, within three years. Continuing, “They can withhold another 8% if they pay the first loan off … within 10 years” – which made little sense to the Post. (May 08 2009) - Bank Number {#33} Westsound Fails :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On May 08 2009, Westsound Bank, of Bremerton, WA, failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to 33. The Post speculated that as high as 60 more banks could fail by the end of the year. As it stands right now, banks going into receivership may reach as high as 100, by January 2010. We hope not ! (May 06 2009) - CHP Responds to a Non-Injury Accident :by Post Editor - : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta
(May 03 2009) - Conservatives and Comedians Convene for Californiaby Post Editor - CRA Member and Sen Dist Dir : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta
(May 01 2009) - Three More Banks {#30,#31,#32} Fail :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On May 01 2009, three more banks, failed - bringing the new total of failed banks to 32. On April 24 the Post reported last that 4 banks needing receivership and at one time projected that America could see as high as 60 bank failers this year alone. (Apr 30 2009) - California Republican Assembly Convention in Bakersfield :by Post Editor - CRA Member and Sen Dist Dir : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta BAKERSFIELD, CA -- This year the California Republican Assembly will be having it's annual convention in Bakersfield. To be sure, CRA Vice President Ken Mettler from the Republican Assembly of Kern County will be running for CRA State President and the odds are in his favor. PARA President Kelly West will be escorting his slate of delegates to the convention and told the Post, "It's at these conventions where you really get a chance to talk with your Congressional Representatives and many from Sacramento. I enjoy the special speakers myself." (Apr 28 2009) - First case of swine flu likely in ValleyVISALIA, CA -- (FresnoBee.com) The first probable case of swine flu in the San Joaquin Valley has been identified as a child from the Visalia area, a Tulare County health official said Tuesday. Allison Lambert, spokeswoman for Tulare County's Health and Human Services Agency, said no details were available, but county health officials completed their tests Tuesday afternoon. "Those tests showed this as a probable case of swine flu, and we've sent our results to the state for confirmation," Lambert said. Confirmation from state health officials should come late this week, Lambert said. Worldwide attention on the outbreak continued to focus Tuesday on Mexico. (Apr 28 2009) - Container with swine virus explodes in Swiss trainZURICH -- A container of flu virus samples packed in dry ice exploded on a Swiss train, injuring one person but posing no other risks to humans, police said on Tuesday. The box held vials of swine flu virus, although a different strain than the H1N1 variety that has caused about 150 deaths in Mexico and infected people in the United States, Canada, Spain and Britain. (Apr 27 2009) - Air Force Jets Over Manhattan Spark PanicMANHATTAN -- (Video Report) People evacuated from office buildings in Lower Manhattan and Jersey City after a commercial-sized jet was seen circling the city with two fighter jets following it. It turns out, the planes were part of a planned photo shoot by the military involving the presidential plane. Shortly after the incident, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said he had no information about the flight, but by Monday evening, the head of the White House Military Office apologized for the flight. The FAA said planes circling Lower Manhattan were part of "photo op." (Apr 26 2009) - CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE OPENS BIG FOR PORTERVILLE :by Post Editor - Special Picture Edition : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta 
PORTERVILLE, CA -- Today the Porterville Church of the Nazarene opened big for Porterville and the Post has "all" the "before and after" pictures to show you their efforts ... from the foundation and frame work outside to the foundations and faith work inside. Congratulations Pastor Mark Pitcher, Lon Heighton, Chad Ramage, Julie Cheney, Barbie Courter, Jonathan Colburn, Tom Griffith, Kristy Johnson, Mike Smee and all who labored way into the night. Your efforts will be rewarded, from here on out. Enjoy the pictures !
(Apr 26 2009) - U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency for Swine FluWASH D.C. -- The U.S. declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes. Officials reported 20 U.S. cases of swine flu in five states so far, with the latest in Ohio and New York. Unlike in Mexico where the same strain appears to be killing dozens of people, cases in the United State have been mild — and U.S. health authorities can't yet explain why. "As we continue to look for cases, we are going to see a broader spectrum of disease," predicted Dr. Richard Besser, acting chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We're going to see more severe disease in this country."  (Apr 25 2009) - Helo called in for backup on gang fight :by Post Editor - : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta 
PORTERVILLE, CA -- (21:45) Sometime around 20:30 a fight broke out amongst several supposed gang members. One was taken to the hospital and the others fled over the fences in back of Applegates Market, triggering an emergency response from the police department, assisted by a helicopter with a high voltage spot light. By 21:00 the area was filled with neighborhood spectators and by 21:15 traffic in and around Applegates Market was swarming. From the Post's initial investigation, the fight centered near the phone booth located on the southwest corner of the market on Newcomb and Putnam. At this time the Post is requesting that you contact the Porterville Police Department (559) 782-7400 if you have any information or if you noticed someone jumping fences in your back yard.
(Apr 25 2009) - Shriners may shut some hospitals; Sac likely safe :by Post Editor - Freemason Researcher : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA -- Isn’t it amazing when those pious protectors of the NWO, who clown-around in those monkey mobiles, cry foul when they’re black-balled by their buddies ? For years the shriner’s have been getting away with gutting the gifts from those who donate to the shriners hospitals. Many assumed, that most - if not all of their donations, would be given to these hospitals. Not the case ! Thanks to the efforts of investigative journalists Sandy Frost and others, the insiders are now outsiders and the mess that these masons left will cause undue hardship on those hospital employees and those who need the services of those hospitals. (SacBee) (Apr 25 2009) - Four More Banks {#26,#27,#28,#29} Fail :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On April 24th 2009, four more banks, bit the dust - bringing the new total of failed banks to 29 – and we have eight months left in 2009. A week ago the Post shared their concerns and the possibility of more banks going into receivership. As concerning, the bigger bailed out banks are still hording their cash and still using tax payer money to buy up the little banks – for pennies on the dollar. Get your house in order folks and pay off your debts. And Pray that GOD will grant you a little time to repent. (Apr 25 2009) - Lawmaker wants border closed over swine fluWASH D.C. -- The "swine flu" that has infected more than 1,000 people in Mexico has led a lawmaker on the House Homeland Security Committee to call on U.S. officials to close the southern border. Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) said the border should be closed until the threat is resolved. "The public needs to be aware of the serious threat of swine flu, and we need to close our borders to Mexico immediately and completely until this is resolved," Massa said in a statement. (Apr 22 2009) - Army : 3 vials of virus samples missingWASH D.C. -- Missing vials of a potentially dangerous virus have prompted an Army investigation into the disappearance from a lab in Maryland. The Army's Criminal Investigation Command agents have been visiting Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland, to investigate the disappearance of the vials. Christopher Grey, spokesman for the command, said this latest investigation has found "no evidence of criminal activity." The vials contained samples of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis, a virus that sickens horses and can be spread to humans by mosquitoes. (Apr 21 2009) - Slash population to save the world SAY WHAT ???AUSTRALIA -- Australia should consider having a one-child policy to protect the planet, an environmental lobby group says. Sustainable Population Australia says slashing the world's population is the only way to avoid "environmental suicide". National president Sandra Kanck wants Australia's population of almost 22 million reduced to seven million to tackle climate change. And restricting each couple to one baby, as China does, is "one way of assisting to reduce the population".  (Apr 17 2009) - MORE BANK FAILURES FOR 2009 : 25 for 25 :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- A Week a ago {April 10th} the Post noted that the FDIC reported two additional bank failures that went into receivership, bringing the total to 23 for the first quarter. The Post determined that it would be at least another month before the FDIC acknowledged they'd surpassed last years totals {25} for bank failures. Well ... all it took was one week and two more banks foreclosed and went into receivership. At this rate - {two per week} - another 50 or 60 banks may end up on the chopping block ... inspite of the bailouts !!! WAKE UP AMERICA !!! WAKE UP PORTERVILLE !!! WAKE UP PASTORS !!! WAKE UP CHRISTIANS !!! (Apr 15 2009) - A TEA PARTY WAS HAD - BY TAX PAYERS WHO HAD ITPORTERVILLE, CA -- Today in Porterville, a Tea Party was had … by those who “Had-It” with paying taxes without fair representation. All total, 20 some odd “give-us-what-you got” speakers laid hands on the mic at Centennial Park and Matt Cox – lead organizer of this years tea party – said, “These tax paying folks deserve a platform and today we gave it to them.” Starting around 11:00am the faithful began arriving. In about an hour, somewhere between 150 to 200 folks stopped by to show their support. All waited through Tea-Party speeches from the mic handlers - which included the Mayor of Porterville, Cam Hamilton and City Councilman Brian Ward.
(Apr 15 2009) - Coast-to-coast tea parties put lawmakers on noticeSACRAMENTO (WorldNetDaily.com) -- Americans took to the streets to protest wasteful government spending today – with estimated crowd sizes of 5,000 to 15,000 in Atlanta, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Olympia, Wash., Lansing, Mich., and Sacramento. At the California Capitol, a sea of red, white and blue U.S. flags waved above a large crowd that surrounded the building and spilled into city streets. Visitors arrived in yellow school buses from surrounding cities. Sacramento tea party organizer Mark Meckler scanned the scene from behind a platform before the event. (Apr 15 2009) - Porterville is having a TEA PARTY
PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On April 3rd the Post met with a few of Porterville’s April 15th TEA Party organizers and again in private on April 4th. Knowing that other towns and cities across America were organizing TEA parties as well, the Post needed a few more questions answered regarding this gathering. One of the questions the Post asked Mr. Matt Cox was -- In the event that others wanted to attend but could not make it {for whatever reason}, are you planning additional meetings and assemblies after the April 15th TEA Party ? “Yes we do plan to have additional meetings this year, maybe another sometime in June or July."
 (Apr 14 2009) - Thousands rally to oust Georgian presidentGEORGIA (RussiaToday.com) -- Some 15,000 protesters have rallied in front of the President's residence and the parliament building in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi. Peaceful protests are set to continue during the upcoming days. The opposition has rejected proposals to form a coalition government, saying their aim is to oust President Mikhail Saakashvili and not to win seats. Tents have been set up and hundreds of people filled the small square in front of the building while thousands gathered on the streets adjacent to the residence. After the completion of the rally, around 20 tents stood and will be occupied by dozens of protesters who are expected to stay – ‘until Saakashvili resigns’. (Apr 14 2009) - 'Hand of God' captured by Nasa observatoryNASA's Chandra Observatory -- What appears, with a little imagination, to be the outstretched fingers were created by a spinning neutron star known as a pulsar buried deep inside the fist, which releases energy as it rotates. Although the pulsar itself is only 12 miles in diameter, the cloud or nebula that it produces stretches across 150 light years of space. The X-ray image was recorded by Nasa's Chandra observatory which is circling 360 miles above Earth taking images of high-energy locations across the universe, such as the remnants of exploded stars. (Apr 12 2009) - Bangkok In State Of EmergencyTHAILAND (CBSNews.com) -- Thailand's prime minister narrowly escaped a savage attack and rioting erupted in Bangkok as protesters commandeered public buses and swarmed triumphantly over military vehicles in unchecked defiance after the government declared a state of emergency. Bands of red-shirted anti-government protesters roamed areas of the Thai capital, with some smashing a car carrying Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and others beating up motorists who hurled insults at them. At least 10 intersections were occupied by the protesters, who used buses to barricade several major roads, spawning massive traffic jams. (Apr 12 2009) - BULGARIAN DIRTY BOMBS FOUND BY MEDIA :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Ok, while we're overzealous in bailing out banks and bureaucracies, maybe we should give a little of this maddening money to non-mainstream journalists who can locate just about anything and anyone on the planet, including those who actually know where Osama Bin Ladin is and where to go to buy – on the black market – dirty bombs. After viewing this on-line video, I have to say … my sense of security is not in those who are paid to protect me and American’s like me, but in the One who Paid the Ultimate Price - Namely JESUS CHRIST. I pray you make HIM your SAVIOUR today ... while you still can ! (Apr 10 2009) - MORE BANK FAILURES : FDIC adds two more the list :Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On April 10th 2009 the FDIC added two additional banks {New Frontier Bank and Cape Fear Bank} to America’s growing list of banks which have failed in 2009 - bringing the grand total to 23. Last year at this time, only two banks {Douglass National Bank and Hume Bank} were on the FDIC’s list of failed banks. All total for 2008 only 25 banks failed according to the FDIC’s list – a number we will surpass in another month. (Apr 08 2009) - Electricity Grid in U.S. Penetrated By SpiesWASH D.C. (WallStreetJournal.com) -- Cyberspies have penetrated the U.S. electrical grid and left behind software programs that could be used to disrupt the system, according to current and former national-security officials. The spies came from China, Russia and other countries, these officials said, and were believed to be on a mission to navigate the U.S. electrical system and its controls. The intruders haven't sought to damage the power grid or other key infrastructure, but officials warned they could try during a crisis or war. "The Chinese have attempted to map our infrastructure, such as the electrical grid," said a senior intelligence official. "So have the Russians." (Apr 07 2009) - Alaska House Passes HJR27 for State SovereigntyALASKA -- On April 6, 2009, the Alaska House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Joint Resolution 27 (HJR27) which “claims sovereignty for the state under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the Constitution of the United States”. The final vote was 37-0. WHEREAS the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States reads, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people”; and ... (Apr 05 2009) - Communities print their own currency ...U.S.A. -- (USAToday.com) A small but growing number of cash-strapped communities are printing their own money. Borrowing from a Depression-era idea, they are aiming to help consumers make ends meet and support struggling local businesses. The systems generally work like this: Businesses and individuals form a network to print currency. Shoppers buy it at a discount — say, 95 cents for $1 value — and spend the full value at stores that accept the currency.  (Mar 20 2009) - Helping Hands in Horrible Times :Post Faith Articles : by Post Editor : editor@portervillepost.com 
PORTERVILLE CA. - For 20 years, Helping Hands – a non profit corporation - has been “Feeding the Needy” in the Porterville area. Located geographically at 135 East Olive Avenue, just east of Porterville’s First Assembly of God Church, Helping Hands has been more than a mainstay to many unfortunates needing a meal, it’s become a mission of mercy. Mr. Roy Rockholt, who's been at the helm of Helping Hands for most of it’s time in Porterville, told the Post that he couldn’t have done this without the faithful volunteers, especially from Mr. Mike Chambers and Ms Elsie McCall.
(Mar 19 2009) - USGS Recorded a 7.6 Quake 130 miles SSE of NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga -- According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 7.6 earthquake has struck in the Pacific Ocean approximately 130 miles south-southeast of Nuku'Alofa, Tonga, generating a tsunami. It struck at 6:17 a.m. (local time) and was registered at a depth of only 6.2 miles (10km). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) has issued a tsunami warning for Tonga, Fiji, American Samoa, Samoa, Niue and the Kermadec Islands.
(Mar 18 2009) - Who owns Colorado's rainwater ?DENVER, CO. -- (LA Times) Every time it rains here, Kris Holstrom knowingly breaks the law. Holstrom's violation is the fancifully painted 55-gallon buckets underneath the gutters of her farmhouse on a mesa 15 miles from the resort town of Telluride. The barrels catch rain and snowmelt, which Holstrom uses to irrigate the small vegetable garden she and her husband maintain. But according to the state of Colorado, the rain that falls on Holstrom's property is not hers to keep. More (Mar 17 2009) - Diebold admits having SECRET DELETE AUDIT BUTTONCALIFORNIA -- Even the audit log system on current versions of Premier Election Solutions' (formerly Diebold's) electronic voting and tabulating systems 
used in some 34 states across the nation --- fail to record the wholesale deletion of ballots. Even when ballots are deleted on the same day as an election. That's the shocking admission heard today from Justin Bales, Premier's Western Region manager, at a State of California public hearing on the possible decertification of Diebold/Premier's tabulator system, GEMS v. 1.18.19. An election system's audit logs are meant to record all activity during the system's actual counting of ballots, so that later examiners may determine, with certainty, whether any fraudulent or mistaken activity had occurred during the count. Diebold's software fails to do that, as has recently been discovered by Election Integrity advocates in Humboldt County, CA, and then confirmed by the CA Secretary of State.
(Mar 15 2009) - Monsanto's Monoploy Madness Strikes Again | VIDEO |WASH D.C. -- H.R.875: Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - Establishes in the Department 
of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Food Safety Administration. {This Bill} Assigns all the authorities and responsibilities of the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to food safety to the Administrator of Food Safety. Transfers to the Administration all functions of specified federal agencies that relate to the administration or enforcement of food safety laws. Renames the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the Federal Drug and Device Administration.Directs the Administrator to: (1) administer a national food safety program; and (2) ensure that persons who produce, process, or distribute food prevent or minimize food safety hazards. Sets forth requirements for the Administrator to carry out such duties, including: (1) requiring food establishments to adopt preventive process controls; (2) enforcing performance standards for food safety ...
(Mar 08 2009) - Taxes, Tea Bag's and Transparency
PORTERVILLE, CA -- There's a storm abrewin'. What happens when good, responsible people keep quiet? Washington has forgotten they work for us... We don't work for them. Throwing good money after bad is NOT the answer. I am sick of the midnight, closed door sessions to come up with a plan. I am sick of Congress raking CEO's over the coals while they, themselves, have defaulted on their taxes. I am sick of the bailed out companies having lavish vacations and retreats on my dollar. I am sick of being told it is MY responsibility to rescue people that, knowingly, bought more house than they could afford. I am sick of being made to feel it is my patriotic duty to pay MORE taxes.
(Mar 08 2009) - A Hero for Today in Tulare County :By Post Columnist : Melinda Pillsbury-Foster 
PORTERVILLE, CA -- The knight in shining amour came into my life on a wintry road as the blades of snow descended on my four wheel drive Chevy truck. The truck had groaned coming up the hill from our snow bound cabin to Highway 190. The snow had been pristine, no plow had touched it, something I had grown used to. Our satellite had been out for nearly two weeks due to vandalism. Often times we associate vandalism with kids. No kids here. I was very sure about the guilty party. When it is a matter of ripping out the coaxial cables from an instillation located on a two story house that was unoccupied for only a few days during a snow storm it has to be someone local.
(Mar 08 2009) - David Wilkerson predicts imminent catastrophe
NEW YORK (WorldNetDaily) - Best-selling author, Teen Challenge founder - David Wilkerson - sees 'earth-shattering calamity about to happen'. A respected pastor, best-selling author and founder of a major ministry to teens predicts an imminent "an earth-shattering calamity" centered in New York City that will spread to major urban areas across the country and around the world – part of what he sees as a judgment from God. "An earth-shattering calamity is about to happen," he writes. "It is going to be so frightening, we are all going to tremble – even the godliest among us." Wilkerson's vision is of fires raging through New York City.
"It will engulf the whole megaplex, including areas of New Jersey and Connecticut. Major cities all across America will experience riots and blazing fires – such as we saw in Watts, Los Angeles, years ago," he explains. "There will be riots and fires in cities worldwide.
(Mar 05 2009) - Record 31.8 million on Food StampsWASH D.C. (Reuters) - A record 31.8 million Americans received food stamps at the latest count, an increase of 700,000 people in one month with the United States in recession, government figures showed on Thursday. Food stamps, which help poor people buy groceries, are the major U.S. anti-hunger program, forecast to cost at least $51 billion in this fiscal year ending September 30, up $10 billion from fiscal 2008. "A weakened economy means that many more individuals are turning to SNAP/food stamps," said the Food Research and Action Center. (Mar 04 2009) - Barter makes strides in Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO -– Laid off in December, with two children to feed, Tammie Bryant flung an ad online, hoping for a few bites."Mom Bartering for it all/Life," she typed. "We were just not making it," said Bryant, 37. "I had to get creative and think, what can I do?" Her offer: Just about anything — cooking, accounting, painting, personal shopping, Internet research, taxes, a kindly ear — in trade for clothes for the kids, groceries, meat. "I traded haircuts for groceries. I baby-sat a lady's cat and dog in my house for two weeks over the Christmas holidays. (Mar 03 2009) - Oil producers running out of storage space ?NEW YORK -– (AP) Glut caused by world slowdown leaves the world awash in crude. Supertankers that once raced around the world to satisfy an unquenchable thirst for oil are now parked offshore, fully loaded, anchors down, their crews killing time. In the United States, vast storage farms for oil are almost out of room. As demand for crude has plummeted, the world suddenly finds itself awash in oil that has nowhere to go. It’s been less than a year since oil prices hit record highs. But now producers and traders are struggling with the new reality: The world wants less oil, not more. And turning off the spigot is about as easy as turning around one of those tankers. (Mar 01 2009) - Multi-trillion {Dollar} rip-offLetter to the Editor from "Mack" McElreath : Dear Editor, The more I hear about the proposed budget, the more red I see, politically, fiscally & emotionally. Essentially, we have a bunch of socialists, running an outrageous deficit scam, on the American public, and I'm really getting steamed. I'm more conservative than President Bush, fiscally, but at least part of his spending was justified by events. Things like a rail line to take people to Vegas, to gamble, and "justified" by the "jobs it will create", are so ludicrous that it boggles the mind. All the Best, "Mack" -- ssg6mack@gmail.com (Feb 28 2009) - Getting it Right© ... Outside HollywoodGetting it Right - by Regina Seppi : Post Columnist 
PORTERVILLE, CA -- Lighting Candles -- Outside Hollywood :
Last weekend’s Oscars have the newswires abuzz with the academy awards. While trophies for Best Male Actor go to Sean Penn for his portal of Homosexual activist Harvey Milk and Best Actress to Kate Winslet for her role in The Reader as a female Nazi war criminal seducing a 15 year-old-boy, National Public Radio (NPR) covered a very different film festival in the heart of Texas. The San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival (SAICFF) and Jubilee Awards are “Dedicated to filmmaking that will not tear down the biblical family.
(Feb 28 2009) - Radio chip coming soon to your driver's license ?U.S.A. -– Homeland Security seeks next-generation REAL ID. Privacy advocates are issuing warnings about a new radio chip plan that ultimately could provide electronic identification for every adult in the U.S. and allow agents to compile attendance lists at anti-government rallies simply by walking through the assembly. The proposal, which has earned the support of Janet Napolitano, the newly chosen chief of the Department of Homeland Security, would embed radio chips in driver's licenses, or "enhanced driver's licenses." (Feb 27 2009) - 1.8-million Californians out of workCALIFORNIA -– Once again California is ahead of the nation, but this time the news is not good. The January unemployment rate topped 10% in the Golden State, while the U.S. rate is up to 7.6%. While the California rate is ahead of the national number it is also one of the highest state averages in the country. Think about that, in California one in every ten people has lost their job. And, this doesn’t even include the thousands of state workers who face furloughs twice a month. How many of your friends are now out of work? (Feb 22 2009) - Christopher Gudino - A Mission Minded Man
PORTERVILLE CA. - In Chapter 20:16 in Mathew's Gosple of the Bible {KJV} it says "... for many be called, but few are chosen" and for Christopher Gudino from Porterville, that meant answering the call to Missions - which also meant leaving his place of comfort, his home, family, friends and his Church. Additionally it meant his measure of faith had to be increased to prepare him for a missions trip to the Republic of Fiji. Read more ...
(Feb 21 2009) - The Worst of Times and the Best of TimesPORTERVILLE CA. - Saturday afternoon at Veterans Park, Pastor Francisco Lopez 
from Mission De Jesus at 638 South Indiana Ave in Porterville, led his congregation - along with another from Delano - back into the highways and byways to let the people of Porterville know that GOD is very aware of America’s economic and spiritual condition and has a plan … for your future. Just about a hundred or so Christians from Mission De Jesus spanned the sidewalks around Veterans Park parading placards and signs signifying GOD’s concern and Love. Read more ...
(Feb 19 2009) - Gone in 60 Days : Citi and Bank of AmericaALERT ALERT ALERT -– Citigroup (C) and Bank of America (BAC) won’t live to see May. The government will take them over within the next 60 days. The announcement may come as soon as FRIDAY EVENING. The US government has already committed half a trillion dollars to these two firms which is more than 10 times the amount it would cost to buy and control both companies. The market doesn’t believe that $500 billion is enough to save these companies. Check and make sure your bank isn't insolvent by clicking here. To track one of Porterville's local banks - Bank of the Sierra - on Nazdaq ... click here. (Feb 19 2009) - What’s happening at the Recycle Center Fred ?by Post Editor : A. L."LUCKY" Lucketta - editor@portervillepost.com 
PORTERVILLE, CA. – Yesterday the Post visited Porterville’s recycle drop off center, located on 555 North Prospect to see what’s happening with the drop off center and how long it will be reconstructed. As most drivers could see, the cement drive-though circle had been pulled up and new concrete forms were being built to widen the surface drive area and to create a refueling hub for the cities buses which run on natural compressed gas. Fred Beltran, the Superintendent of Streets and Solid Waste, told the Post they expect this additional reconstruction project to be finished sometime in the middle of March.
(Feb 19 2009) - State Legislature passes emergency budget planSTATE CAPITOL -– After five days of Capitol arm-twisting, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Senate Democrats secured a breakthrough GOP vote this morning that gave the necessary two-thirds majority to their plan to save the state from what they warned was impending financial ruin. The Legislature began voting at 3:40 a.m. on a package of 33 bills to close a $41 billion budget deficit through June 2010 - a record shortfall resulting from a faltering state economy and the collapse of the housing and banking markets. (Feb 17 2009) - Homeowners' rallying cry: PRODUCE THE NOTE !!!ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) -- Kathy Lovelace lost her job and was about to lose her house, too. But then she made a seemingly simple request of the bank: Show me the original mortgage paperwork. And just like that, the foreclosure proceedings came to a standstill. Lovelace and other homeowners around the country are managing to stave off foreclosure by employing a strategy that goes to the heart of the whole nationwide mess. During the real estate frenzy of the past decade, mortgages were sold and resold, bundled into securities and peddled to investors. In many cases, the original note signed by the homeowner was lost, stored away in a distant warehouse or destroyed. Read Another Article (Feb 17 2009) - When does it become treason ?Letter to the Editor from Glen H. Rider : Dear Editor, I remember as a kid the disappointment of receiving a war bond for Christmas. At 7 I wasn’t impressed with a fancy piece of paper, but in later years it reminds me that war can be economic as well as military. I try hard to keep track of current events and I’m thoroughly convinced that we U.S. citizens are at war, but not just with an external enemy. Everything that has brought us to this economic situation started with acts of Congress and the President. Don’t point your finger at either major party, because at the top, behind closed doors, they merge. Glenn H. Rider -- ghdr-benz@sbcglobal.net (Feb 17 2009) - Japan's Downturn Is Bad News for the WorldJAPAN -– (WallStreetJournal) As Hillary Clinton visits Tokyo for her first trip as secretary of state, she will find a country in the midst of its worst recession in 50 years. Japan's economy is contracting across the board: Exports have cratered, industrial production is on track to plummet 30% from a year ago, and the Japanese government projects that GDP will drop 12% from last year. The world's second largest economy, Japan is also the largest holder of U.S. Treasury bonds. (Feb 15 2009) - Spray Can Criminals Can Be Caught
Post Opinion : Post Editor - A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta
PORTERVILLE, CA -- Saturday, while driving home from Bakersfield on highway 190 to Porterville, I noticed that a couple of advertisement signs had been vandalized by spray-can-criminals. As you can see from the two pictures displayed, these taggers cared less for the content of the advertisement. All they wanted to do is display their disdain for private property. From what I could tell, these graffiti taggers are from this area and have demonstrated their non-compliance with the law ... (Feb 15 2009) - USGS Recorded a 3.9 Quake 60 miles SSW of PortervillePORTERVILLE, CA -- On Sunday, at 05:03:38 PM (PST) the USGS recoreded a 3.9 earthquake about 60 miles south, south-west of Porterville. No one from that area contacted the Post to say if they felt it shake. Please stay safe and "Dare to Prepare". We are long over due for the big One. (Feb 13 2009) - Federal obligations exceed world GDPWASH D.C. -– (WorldNetDaily) Does $65.5 trillion terrify anyone yet ? As the Obama administration pushes through Congress its $800 billion deficit-spending economic stimulus plan, the American public is largely unaware that the true deficit of the federal government already is measured in trillions of dollars, and in fact its $65.5 trillion in total obligations exceeds the gross domestic product of the world. The total U.S. obligations, including Social Security and Medicare benefits to be paid in the future, effectively have placed the U.S. government in bankruptcy, even before new continuing social welfare obligation embedded in the massive spending plan are taken into account. (Feb 11 2009) - Internment Camps Readied For Mass Illegal Alien Influx ?
TEXAS -– The news that Texas officials are working on contingency plans to deal with a sudden influx of illegal aliens following a collapse of the Mexican government has sparked fears that FEMA detention camps, the expansion of which is the subject of current legislation in Congress, are being readied to detain thousands of illegals as well as American citizens. According to an Elpaso TImes report, “Texas officials are working on a plan to respond to a potential collapse of the Mexican government and the specter of thousands fleeing north in fear for their lives after recent reports indicated the country could be on the verge of chaos.”
(Feb 10 2009) - Fox News Producer Arrested For Child PornographyWASH D.C. -– A Fox News Channel producer has been arrested and arraigned on child pornography charges in a federal courthouse in Washington. Aaron Bruns appeared Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Washington. According to charging documents, investigators say Bruns had been sharing pornography on a social networking Web site. A Fox News spokeswoman says they are aware of the arrest. She says Bruns was suspended Tuesday without pay. Bruns covered Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in 2008 and later was a general producer in Washington, covering politics. (Feb 10 2009) - Judges tentatively approve prison inmate reductionCALIFORNIA -– A panel of three federal judges tentatively ruled Monday that California must reduce its prison population by up to 58,000 inmates in two to three years, saying that "the present state of overcrowding" makes it impossible for the state to deliver health care at a constitutional level. The judges clearly said there are many avenues available to the state and counties other than an early-release program – like parole reform, increased good time credits and programs to reduce recidivism. They all fall under the federal Prison Litigation Reform Act's definition of a "prisoner release order." (Feb 08 2009) - Pay Attention Porterville - Is this How It's Going to End ?Post Opinion : by Post Editor A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA -- Pay attention Porterville and look all around. We are losing our jobs, our homes, our stores, our banks, our economy {PDF} and pretty soon we'll be losing our town. I'm sorry, but that's the truth ! Our town is our town and we should behave like it's our town. And in our town, we better start behaving like neighbors real quick ... our we'll all be dumpster-diving at dinner time. Over the years Porterville has seen many businesses come and go. We've seen a lot of small time businesses start right here in Porterville and become a huge success and we have seen a few who did not perform as well. (Feb 06 2009) - CHRISTIANITY : Most Persecuted Religion in WorldANTI-CHRISTIAN NEWS -- (by Shattered Paradigm) Hatred towards Christianity is rising and it is rising fast. But most people are not aware that already Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the entire world. It is illegal or severely restricted in 51 different countries. Fundamentalist Muslim nations, fanatical Hindu countries and hardline Communist regimes are not shy about their hatred for Christianity. Christians in the United States do not realize how easy they have had it. In many areas of the world following Christ means paying a high price - and often the price a believer must pay is with their life. (Feb 06 2009) - Lawmakers in 20 states move to reclaim sovereigntyNEW YORK -– As the Obama administration attempts to push through Congress a nearly $1 trillion deficit spending plan that is weighted heavily toward advancing typically Democratic-supported social welfare programs, a rebellion against the growing dominance of federal control is beginning to spread at the state level. So far, eight states have introduced resolutions declaring state sovereignty under the Ninth and Tenth Amendment to the Constitution, including Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma and Washington. (Feb 04 2009) - Bone-dry Bolinas - barometer for state ?CALIFORNIA -- With California in a critical drought, every shower, load of laundry and glass of tap water counts. But only in Bolinas could those things cost you your water connection. The oceanside enclave in Marin County has enacted some of the state's toughest water restrictions. Each customer - with the exception of schools and some businesses - may use no more than 150 gallons a day, about 4,500 gallons each month. A third violation of the order would allow the Bolinas Community Public Utility District to cut off water. (Feb 03 2009) - Are the States really broke or hiding Assets ?SACRAMENTO, CA. -- (NewsWithViews.com) by Devvy Kidd : At least ten years ago, 
a man named Walter Burien began exposing something called a CAFR: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Walter managed to get on a SF radio show hosted by my friend, Geoff Metcalf. It was a real eye opener. Try as we all did, not one newspaper in the State of California would expose the truth of how the taxpayers were being fleeced. Nor would 99% of the radio stations statewide. I guess they all love being flogged every April 15th to reward the thieves in the state house. So ... I went to the Comptroller's Office in downtown Sacramento and got a copy of the CAFR. Oh, they didn't want to give it to me ... but they did. More from CAFR Man.
(Feb 03 2009) - Pirates receive $3.2M for Israeli shipSOMALIA -- THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE WAR BUSINESS ... Except the DRUG LORD BUSINESS. The Israeli-owner of a Ukrainian-flagged arms-loaded ship held by Somali pirates pays 3.2 million dollars in return for the vessel's release. The MV Faina and its crew-- 17 Ukrainians, three Russians and one Latvian national-were captured on September 25 in the notorious Somali waters. The vessel was carrying a cargo of 33 Soviet-type battle tanks, rocket launchers and ammunition, allegedly expected to reach rebels in the Sudanese violent Darfur region. (Feb 02 2009) - DID YOU KNOW -- Your ISP is watching youWORLD WIDE WEB -- A man walks through a shopping precinct. Tiny cameras capture his every move. If he so much as turns his head to glimpse into a shop window, that action is recorded, next to a reference number that identifies him uniquely among the many shoppers around him. As he walks through the crowded mall, the advertising billboards subtly change to suit his profile, flashing aeroplanes and knitted sweaters to replace the beach towels and lipstick intended for the woman in front of him. But the cameras are still watching him. Silently, passively. But watching him all the same ... This is not a novel ... it is happening right now. The only difference is that it's not happening in the physical world, it's happening online. (Feb 01 2009) - A Little History about The Townsend PlanCALIFORNIA -- The Townsend Plan was the brainchild of Long Beach, California physician Dr. Francis E. Townsend. Born in 1867 in Illinois ... When the Depression descended, he lost his entire savings {Like Many Today} and was forced to accept a position as assistant director for the City Health Office of Long Beach. It was during this period Townsend became acutely aware of the economic hardships afflicting America‘s elderly - and came up with a plan, a fore-runner of today's Social Security System. This story is for my old-time depression buddies. (Jan 31 2009) - Post Celebrates First Year On-Line :Post News Articles : Post Editor - PORTERVILLE, CA -- Post Celebrates First Year On-Line -- “Who would have thought that another online news service would be needed, let alone appreciated in the Porterville area. Who ? GOD, says A. L. “LUCKY” Lucketta - Post owner and editor. “In the last year our writers, columnists, and research staff have met many interesting people with interesting stories. And believe-you-me, it’s been one exciting adventure, for all of us.” (Jan 29 2009) - 46 States Facing Shortfalls in their BudgetsU.S.A. -- At least 46 states faced or are facing shortfalls in their budgets for this and/or next year, and severe fiscal problems are highly likely to continue into the following year as well. Combined budget gaps for the remainder of this fiscal year and state fiscal years 2010 and 2011 are estimated to total more than $350 billion. States are currently at the mid-point of fiscal year 2009 — which started July 1 in most states — and are in the process of preparing their budgets for the next year. (Jan 28 2009) - ABC 20/20 Video : Stupid in AmericaPORTERVILLE, CA. -- [Editorial] ABC News program 20/20 highlighted the condition of our schools in America and believe it or not, called the program "STUPID IN AMERICA". In this 45 minute video, John Stossel highlights some of the problems and some of the solutions - most that Christian's and Conservative's already knew. The Post located this ABC 20/20 program on YouTube.com video and placed in here ... for your education. GOD help us learn more about YOU so we will know more about the world and how to change the world. (Jan 28 2009) - New Legislation Authorizes FEMA Camps In U.S.WASH D.C. -- A new bill introduced in Congress authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to set up a network of FEMA camp facilities to be used to house U.S. citizens in the event of a national emergency. The National Emergency Centers Act or HR 645 mandates the establishment of “national emergency centers” to be located on military installations for the purpose of to providing “temporary housing, medical, and humanitarian assistance to individuals and families dislocated due to an emergency or major disaster,” according to the bill. The legislation also states that the camps will be used to “provide centralized locations to improve the coordination of preparedness, response, and recovery efforts of government, private, and not-for-profit entities and faith-based organizations”. (Jan 28 2009) - Info Wanted re: Armed Robbery at Family MarketSUSPECT WANTED by Sgt. Larry M. Rodriguez - Porterville Police Dept : PORTERVILLE, CA. -- On January 28, 2009 at approximately 7:15 p.m. officers from the Porterville Police Department responded to the Family Market at 391 W. Belleview on a report of an armed robbery. Investigation revealed that the above described suspect entered the business while brandishing a dark colored revolver. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect then fled the store on foot, heading southbound on Palm. (Jan 26 2009) - Pension initiative via InternetPORTERVILLE, CA. -- [Editorial Comment] Basically what they are saying is … “Shame on you state employees for trusting us with your money. You knew we’d jeopardize your retirement savings with risky investments in the stock market. And you knew we couldn’t cover all the pensions once the state employees came of age. So now, we must increase the amount you pay to us – CalPERS- if the stock market doesn’t recover by June.” OH REALLY ! Maybe those who have retirement investments with CalPERS have an investors meeting, hire a class action attorney, claim what belongs to each employee and then have a Judge lock you up. Just a thought. (Jan 24 2009) - Another failed bank goes to a TARP recipientREDLANDS, CA. -- For the second time this month, regulators shut down a struggling bank and turned its remains over to another financial institution that had received millions of dollars in taxpayer support through the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The California Department of Financial Institutions took over 1st Centennial Bank, of Redlands, on Friday. 1st Centennial Bancorp, its publicly traded parent company, had warned earlier in the week that the six-branch bank was "critically undercapitalized'' and would either need to find a buyer or cease operations. (Jan 24 2009) - 1970 Movie : Brotherhood of the BellHOLLYWOOD, CA. -- The Brotherhood of the Bell is an elite fraternity whose members effectively control much of the government and non-government power in the U.S. Glenn Ford's character is a disillusioned member of the Brotherhood who attempts to expose it following the suicide of a friend whom it has victimized. Ford's attempts to expose the Brotherhood bring its power to bear on him, resulting in the destruction of his reputation, his job, and even his marriage. So convincing was this movie that I was left with the impression that much of the real power in this country could indeed be held by an elite oligarchy of rich and powerful people without the awareness of the general populace. (Jan 19 2009) - DAY ONE : Diggin’ It Up :Post News Article : by A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta
(Jan 19 2009) - Porterville PD Intervenes at the Family Store :by Post Editor : A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta 
The Porterville Police Department responded to a family disturbance call at about 10:30 am this morning, just outside of Family Store - Mini Mart, located on the corner of Palm and Belleview {pic}. In a matter of minutes they were able to de-escalate the issues between the parties and the good part was ... no one had to be arrested. Great intervention guys ! Keep it Up, we are all praying your safety and the safety of our community.
(Jan 19 2009) - Bush cuts sentences of Ramos, CompeanU.S.A. -- President Bush commuted the prison sentences of former Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean today. The announcement came on the last full day of Bush's presidency. The sentences for Ramos and Compean are scheduled to expire March 20 but there was no immediate explanation for the time period between today's announcement and that date. Two years ago, Ramos and Compean began serving sentences of 11- and 12- years respectively for a 2005 incident in which they fired on a drug smuggler as he fled back into Mexico after bringing 750 pounds of marijuana into the U.S. near Fabens, Texas. (Jan 19 2009) - PAY FOR THE T.V. LICENSE OR PAY A FINE :Post News Editorial : by A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta SOUTH WALES -- The television licence enforcers were nothing if not persistent. For five years they pursued 69-year-old Hannah Patricia Humphris with a succession of intimidating missives demanding she buy a licence. The pursuit culminated with a letter this month threatening her with prosecution and a possible £1,000 fine. But the TV licensing police had overlooked one crucial fact: Miss Humphris hasn't owned a television since 1978. (Jan 17 2009) - American Banking addicted to Drug Profits :Post News Editorial : by A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Western history's use and abuse of drugs will take you back hundreds of years. Googling anything regarding "THE OPIUM WARS" [YouTube] is an eye opening experience in itself. But to say that many of the worlds secret government agencies / operations, private businesses and banking depend on and are "ADDICTED" to the profits of the drug industry is either a total fabrication or they're all working in concert ... to protect those profits. Here's a YouTUBE video that addresses that issue. (Jan 16 2009) - Zimbabwe Introduces Z$100 Trillion NotesHARARE, Zimbabwe -- GOT INFLATION ? ZIMBABWE DOES ! Zimbabwe's central bank has introduced a 100 trillion dollar note in the face of a hyperinflation that has paralyzed the economy. State media announced the plans for the new 100,000,000,000,000 Zim-dollar bill on Friday. The bank is introducing three other notes in trillion-dollar denominations of 10, 20 and 50, Harare-based Herald newspaper said. The new family of bank notes was introduced to "ensure that the public has access to their money from banks," the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe said in a statement quoted by the Herald. (Jan 16 2009) - HAIL KING OBAMA: PRESIDENT FOR LIFEWASH D.C. -- Move underway to repeal Constitution's term limits : As Inauguration Day approaches and Barack Obama prepares to assume his first term as president, some in Congress are hoping to make it possible for the Democrat to not only seek a second term in office, but a third and fourth as well. The U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary is considering a bill that would repeal the Constitution's 22nd Amendment prohibiting a president from being elected to more than two terms in office. Rep. Jose Serrano, D-N.Y., earlier this month introduced the bill, H. J. Res. 5, which, according to the bill's language, proposes "an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve as President." (Jan 15 2009) - Obama Makes Himself at Home, at the Supreme Court
WASH D.C. -- In yesterday morning's article, "'Obama, Biden to Visit Supreme Court,' Today, says CBS News," the reader was offered a conversation reflecting what Chief Justice Roberts and Poseur-Elect Obama may have been thinking, but not saying, at yesterday's tea time tour. While the meeting was held in virtual secrecy, nevertheless the perpetual, neo-Marxist movement campaign of Barack Obama found it very fitting to exploit, at this most delicate hour. No press was allowed, but Obama posed, relaxed and hanging out in style, for his own photographer, as Biden observes and corresponds (but remains more inhibited by apparent respect). Is that the seat of the Chief Justice over which O Bogus presides ?
(Jan 13 2009) - Bush Declares State of Emergency for InaugurationWASH D.C. (NY Times) -- It’s true, President Bush sounded alarms about Barack Obama during the campaign season. On Tuesday, Mr. Bush went one step further: He declared Mr. Obama’s inauguration an actual emergency. The declaration, though, was not a political statement about Republicans being run out of town. Rather, it was a bureaucratic move intended to provide additional federal money to help the District of Columbia cope with the massive crowds that are expected to turn out for the swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 20 that will make Mr. Obama the nation’s first black president. (Jan 12 2009) - Zimbabwe introduces $50 billion and $100 billion notesHARARE, Zimbabwe (CNN) -- Zimbabwe's central bank will introduce a $50 billion note -- 
enough to buy just two loaves of bread -- as a way of fighting cash shortages amid spiraling inflation. The country's acting finance minister, Patrick Chinamasa, made the announcement in a government gazette released Saturday. Although Chinamasa did not give the date on which the $50 billion and new $20 billion notes would come into circulation, an official at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe said the notes would be distributed to all banks by the end of Monday.
(Jan 11 2009) - Protest Pictures of War on Gaza from Cities EverywhereUNITED KINGDOM -- Cities across the world became the platform for protest on 
Israel's military action in Gaza today. Organisers said more than 250,000 people marched through Spain's capital of Madrid, with other European cities including Athens, Brussels, Rome, Naples Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin also the focal points of protesters. The protest in Madrid was the largest of demonstrations across Europe, although there were expressions of both support and opposition for the Israeli offensive in Gaza.
(Jan 11 2009) - The woman who would be governator :Post News Editorial : by A. L. "LUCKY" Lucketta PORTERVILLE, CA. -- Here we go again. It appears that the empty suited RINO'S {Republican in Name Only} are positioning their pick for the 2010 campaign for Governor. Once you do a little Google on this gal {Former eBay chief Meg Whitman}, you'll see fits in more with the have's and not the have-nots. And the mixed up main-stream media will give her all the name recognition until Californian's come to their senses and wake up. I won't comment on the confused Christians ... not yet ! (Jan 09 2009) - Pressured by the U.S., UBS is closing secret accounts
WASH D.C. -- Under pressure from the U.S. authorities, the Swiss bank UBS is closing the hidden offshore accounts of its well-heeled American clients, potentially allowing their secrets to spill into the open. In a step that would have once been unthinkable in the rarefied world of Swiss banking, UBS will shut about 19,000 accounts that prosecutors suspect have gone undeclared to the Internal Revenue Service.
(Jan 09 2009) - Hackers Deface NATO, US Army Web SitesWASH D.C. -- Hackers have taken down two high-profile targets as they continue their ongoing Web attacks in support of Palestine, defacing Web sites run by the U.S. Army and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The attacks on Thursday took down the Web sites for The United States Army Military District of Washington and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, according to Zone-H, a Web site that tracks defacement activity. (Jan 08 2009) - States of emergency declared across Europe over gasEUROPE -- Governments across Europe declared states of emergency and ordered factories to close as Russia cut all gas supplies through Ukraine yesterday in their worsening dispute over unpaid bills. José Manuel Barroso, the European Commission President, accused the two countries of taking the EU’s energy supply “hostage” amid a cold snap across the Continent, and urged them to reopen the pipelines immediately. Schools and factories were closed and trees were felled to keep home fires burning after Russia turned off the gas taps to more than a dozen countries. It was a clear demonstration of the dependence of the Continent on Russian gas supplies. (Jan 08 2009) - California literacy at bottomSACRAMENTO, CA. -- Almost 1 in 4 adults in California have such poor literacy skills they cannot follow a simple newspaper article, a federal study released Thursday said. The estimated 23 percent of adults with very low literacy in California is higher than any other state, although the problem is nearly as bad in New York and Florida, according to the report from the U.S. Education Department. Low adult literacy appears to be on the rise in California. In 1992, 15 percent of adults in California had below basic skills in prose literacy -- the ability to read or find information in a simple text, the report said. (Jan 07 2009) - California may delay tax refunds amid budget impasseSACRAMENTO, CA. -- With Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto of Democrats' $18-billion package of tax hikes and cuts, the state could begin issuing IOUs as soon as Feb. 1. GOP legislators join a suit against the package. State officials on Tuesday braced for the possibility of delaying tax refunds to millions of Californians, along with student grants and payments to vendors, as the latest round of budget negotiations between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democratic legislators collapsed. (Jan 05 2009) - Is America Broke Part II -- The Debt GodU.S.A. -- The following paper is the second installment of the three part series: Is America Broke . The first article discussed the main issues of the financial crisis. It was suggested that the root cause of the systemic failure is the monetary system itself: paper fiat debt-money - Federal Reserve Notes or dollar bills. Evidence that a dollar a bill (Federal Reserve Note) is not the dollar of the Constitution was provided. The first is a promise to pay. The second is an honest weight of silver: 371.25 grains of fine silver - the silver dollar. This distinction lies at the heart of why the financial system is falling apart. A system of paper fiat debt-money is destined to fail. It can be no other way. (Jan 02 2009) - Gas prices low enough to raise gas tax ?WASH D.C. -- After reading several articles on this god-awful-idea to increase the gas taxes to help increase revenues to fix our nations roads and infrastructure, I just about blew a cork ! Two of the top reasons folks ain't spending a lot of money on traveling is {#1} their out of work and {#2} they have no savings. Squeezing blood outta these unemployed turnips would not increase tax revenues but increase tax revolts and possibly riots - something which the NWO handlers want. (Jan 01 2009) - Gulf Cooperation Council to create new currencySAUDI ARABIA -- The breaking of their dollar pegs by the Gulf Arab nations is clearly dollar negative. Any inclusion of gold either as a part of the monetary basket, or in the reserves of the new GCC Central Bank will create additional demand for the precious metal. Gulf Cooperation Council leaders yesterday concluded their 29th annual summit meeting in Muscat, Oman with a final approval for the creation of a single currency for the six-nation economic bloc, still targeted for 2010. Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the GCC and boasts substantial gold reserves. But whether gold will be included in the currency basket has not yet been decided. -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer -- - POST NEWS ARCHIVES | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 -  |
