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A recent rule change allowing House members to expense lodging and food costs while in Washington, D.C., has drawn attention to how Nevada’s representatives manage the new allowances.

Enacted during the lame-duck session of Congress in early 2023, the change permits House members to use their Member’s Representational Allowance (MRA) — previously restricted to staff salaries, office costs, telecommunications, and travel between districts and D.C. — for lodging and food expenses while in the capital. The new rule allows members to expense up to $34,000 for weeks when Congress is in session.

Despite the change, only two of Nevada’s four House members have utilized the expanded allowances. Representatives Mark Amodei and Susie Lee did not personally expense food or lodging under their travel budgets.

Representative Dina Titus charged $395.45 for lodging from April 20-22, 2023, during an official trip to Brownsville, Texas, unrelated to her cost of living in Washington D.C. She also expensed $632.70 on food in the summer of 2023, mainly for lunches with community leaders in her district, a practice consistent with House rules.

Representative Steven Horsford claimed the most out of the Nevada delegation, expensing $22,689 on lodging in 2023 and an additional $2,895 through March 2024. His office stated that these costs represent his rent during congressional sessions.

Horsford’s monthly rent expenses varied depending on his time in D.C., peaking in October when the House worked additional days to elect a new speaker after Kevin McCarthy’s ousting. He was reimbursed $3,393 for lodging costs that month. Since Horsford rents rather than owns, his reimbursements are permissible under the new rules.

Now, it we could figure out how to keep them from misspending our tax monies.

A contentious ballot initiative set for November in Sonoma County, California, and coming soon to Nevada, has sparked a debate, with local ranchers raising alarms about its potential impact on agriculture.

According to local ranchers, the proposed measure would ban all family and factory farms within the county, posing a severe threat to the local farming community.

“This ballot initiative would eliminate family livestock farming that is so important in Sonoma County,” one rancher said. “There will be no eggs, chicken, dairy, cheese, lamb, and other livestock from Sonoma County in your supermarkets if this initiative passes.”

The proposed ordinance targets medium- and large-sized concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), phasing them out over time. If passed, the measure would threaten hundreds of family and multigenerational farms, with about 60 farms facing immediate closure.

Ordinance sponsors may have broader ambitions to eliminate animal agriculture.

“They aim to get rid of animal agriculture altogether, everywhere, and are using this legislation as a means to start the process of wiping out farms. This is just the beginning,” the rancher warned.

“This is an attack on our food sovereignty, our food security, and our American ranchers in the area,” he continued. “So do your job, do your part, make the phone call — get this off the ballot.”

The proposed measure has ignited a fierce debate, highlighting the tension between animal welfare advocacy and agricultural livelihoods. As the November vote approaches, both sides are rallying supporters, ensuring that the future of the Sonoma County farming landscape hangs in the balance.

If the ordinance succeeds, a similar campaign will come to Nevada under the guise of promoting green energy and combating climate change.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon and a possible abduction at gunpoint at around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29Santa Fe Trail in Stagecoach.

Responding to the call, deputies, with Major Crimes Detectives from the Investigations Division, initiated a search for the suspect vehicle. After about 90 minutes of searching, deputies located the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of a Silver Springs Casino.

Both the suspect and the victim were inside the vehicle, with the victim unharmed. Also discovered were the handgun described by the caller, a small amount of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the incident, Brandy Moore, a 55-year-old resident of Silver Springs, was arrested on multiple charges, including kidnapping, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nevada has experienced a significant surge in inflation under President Joe Biden’s administration, with a cumulative inflation rate of 22.2 percent since January 2021, nearly three times the average annual inflation rate the state saw in the three decades before his presidency.

The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) State Inflation Tracker reveals that the average Nevada household has incurred an additional $30,181 in expenses since January 2021. The substantial increase has impacted various essential sectors, including food, shelter, energy, and transportation.

The average household in Nevada has spent an extra $3,665 on food due to inflation since January 2021. For shelter, households have faced an additional cumulative expenditure of $6,103. Energy costs have also risen sharply, with an average increase of $5,320 per household. Transportation expenses have surged, with households spending an additional $10,275 cumulatively.

According to the May 2024 Consumer Price Index data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and analyzed by the JEC State Inflation Tracker, the average Nevada household is now paying $1,201 more per month for the same goods and services compared to the period before Biden took office in January 2021. This marked increase underscores the significant financial burden inflation has placed on Nevada residents during this administration.

Justin walked into the bar, exuding an old-world charm in his 1930s-styled suit, a guitar case in hand. His intellect was a quiet storm, with an IQ of 190, surpassing even that of Einstein.

“There is nothing better than listening to a quantum physics podcast on a Friday afternoon,” he announced with a casual grin.

The bar patrons glanced at him before resuming their drinks and conversations.

An Army vet living off a disability check, Justin constantly sought ways to fill his time. This week, he decided to entertain the Friday night crowd with his singing and guitar playing.

Two years ago, shortly after his second tour in Afghanistan, Justin had hit rock bottom. PTSD had taken a heavy toll, and in his darkest moment, he attempted to end his life. Surviving the attempt and 13 days in a coma, however, brought a renewed vigor to his existence.

Tonight, he would prove his mettle once again. As he set up the stage and plugged in his guitar, the room heard a near-flawless sound check hinting at the magic to come.

He joined me at the bar, ordering a beer. “Tonight is gonna be a Robert Johnson sorta night,” he said, raising his bottle in a toast. We clinked bottles and took a hearty swig.

Before we knew it, it was time for Justin to take the stage.

“Break a leg,” I offered.

“Oh, I’m gonna do more than that,” he replied with a smile.

The bar had filled, and a hum of chatter filled the room. Justin adjusted the microphone, tapped it twice, and strummed a few chords. The sound was clear and resonant, instantly capturing the attention of everyone in earshot.

“Good evening, everyone,” Justin began, his voice strong and steady.

“Tonight, we’re going on a journey back to the crossroads, where Robert Johnson made a deal with the devil to become the greatest blues guitarist of all time. Hope y’all are ready for some blues.”

He launched into “Cross Road Blues,” his fingers dancing over the strings with precision and passion. The room fell silent, the audience captivated by Justin’s performance.

As he played, the air around him began to shimmer in an unsettling way. A soft, eerie glow emanated from his body, growing brighter and more intense. Suddenly, Justin became engulfed in flames, their unnatural violet hue casting an eerie glow over the room.

Gasps of fear rippled through the audience. The patrons exchanged uneasy glances, some stepping back, unsure of what they were witnessing.

But Justin played on, seemingly unfazed by the fire that surrounded him. His eyes were closed, his expression one of pure concentration and passion.

The initial fear began to give way to a strange fascination. The flames danced and flickered, casting long, wavering shadows on the walls.

As Justin finished the first song, the flames slowly began to subside, and the bar erupted in hesitant applause, the tension palpable.

Justin opened his eyes and smiled. He took a moment to catch his breath, then leaned into the microphone.

“Thank you, everyone. This next one is a little something I wrote myself. It’s about finding your soul in the darkest of places.”

As he began to play again, the flames reappeared, even more vibrant and dynamic, their glow sinister and otherworldly. The following two hours flew by in a rythme of four-four time.

After his final song, the applause came, still tinged with an undercurrent of unease. The fire around Justin flickered one last time before vanishing completely, leaving him unharmed.

He returned to the bar.

“Man, that was incredible,” I said, handing him another beer.

“Thanks,” Justin replied, a satisfied smile on his face. “It’s amazing how music can heal, isn’t it?”

I nodded, though a shiver ran down my spine. “Yeah, it really is. You have a gift, Justin. Don’t ever forget that.”

We sat in uncomfortable silence, sipping our beers and soaking in the still-vibrating atmosphere. The night was still young, but I knew that what Justin had shared tonight would linger in the minds of everyone who heard it, a haunting memory.

As the bar slowly returned to its usual buzz of conversations and laughter, I noticed a thin, dark man sitting close by, his eyes fixed on Justin. Something was unsettling about him, a shadow that seemed to follow him even in the dim light. Justin never introduced me to the man, who disappeared without a trace a few minutes later.

Justin looked at me and said, “You know, I think I’m finally starting to find my place in this world again.”

I smiled and raised my bottle, knowing nothing was strange about his performance, as it was natural to Virginia City. “Here is to finding our place, no matter how long it takes.”

We clinked bottles again, taking another drink.

American Independence was not a war over high taxes. The struggle for our Independence was because the British government was violating multiple rights of the American colonists that they were entitled to through over 600 years of English Constitutionalism.

The British government denied the American colonists the right to legislation through representation, freedom from unlawful searches and seizures, due process, defense of property, and the right to keep and bear arms. American colonists protested the British government’s unconstitutional exercise of power for over 55 years before declaring Independence.

American colonists never started a war against the British government. The British government picked up arms against their colonists, and we, by right, defended our life, liberty, and property from those in government.

The government of Great Britain did not just “let the Americans have independence.” We defeated their efforts to keep us colonized not only once but twice, the first time in 1783 and finally in 1815.

Our Independence from Great Britain became final on July 2, 1776, with the ratification of the Lee Resolution by the Continental Congress. On this date, we formed 13 free and independent Countries (States.)

Don’t let your Country (State) be recolonized by lies from big government and globalist federal supremacists, making you subject to the “rulers” in Washington, D.C.

Texas Representative Maxine Waters presented her latest conspiracy theory during an MSNBC appearance on Sunday, June 23.

“I’m very concerned, not only about my safety and not only about the safety of members of Congress,” Waters said. “I’m concerned about the safety of so many people in this country, particularly people of color. Donald Trump has said that if he does not win, it is going to be fraud, and because it is going to be fraud, there will be blood in the streets. He threatens about a civil war, and he threatens there’s going to be violence.”

She is not good at it like I am.

In the wake of President Trump signing Executive Order 13825 on Thursday, March 1, 2018, which clarified the use of civilian courts and lawyers to assist Military Tribunals, a secretive wave of activity has unfolded in the United States.

Tribunals have been operational since the start of 2019, leading to the appearance of numerous doubles among politicians, royalty, and celebrities. These doubles, often utilized after the demise or arrest of the original, have become common. The public frequently notices a change in appearance following a brief absence, although advanced rubber masks have made detection difficult.

The clandestine nature of the Junta running the US government has kept the public in the dark about many high-profile arrests and executions.

Hillary Clinton, for example, has been under house arrest since January 2017 following a Court Martial for her involvement in the Clinton Foundation crimes. Her public appearances, often marked by the infamous ankle boot, have been attributed to a plea deal that required her cooperation in exposing the crimes of the Cabal.

John McCain suddenly switching his ankle boot from one foot to the other further fueled speculation about the authenticity of such narratives. Eventually, Clinton and McCain faced execution for their involvement with ISIS, an act falling under military jurisdiction due to its nature of treason.

Hillary Clinton had the chance to serve the Junta by making public appearances to awaken people to her crimes. However, her health issues limited her visibility.

Her execution came after her remarks about a potential 2020 run during appearances on the Graham Norton Show and the Stern program in December 2019. She has since been replaced by a double.

Barack Obama was executed for treason due to his actions as a shadow President post-2016 election, with John Kerry acting as his emissary. The public first noticed his double in 2017, as did I, marked by the lack of a fleshy lower lip, and later corrected before his execution. Michelle Obama now serves as a double White Hat (“white hat” Trump supporter as opposed to a “black hat” in league with the deep state.)

Joe Biden, plagued by dementia, was replaced by a double Black Hat during his campaign and later a double White Hat.

The practice of deploying doubles extends to many influential figures.

John Kerry, who attempted to run a shadow government post-Trump election, was caught and executed after revealing his alliances through a hasty visit to Antarctica. The Joe Biden double was introduced years ago by Obama and his handlers due to Biden being susceptible to blackmail over his pedophile tendencies.

Bill Clinton’s appearance at a DNC event in Fall 2019 fueled speculation, given his reported terminal AIDS diagnosis and the ongoing scrutiny of the Clinton Foundation for money laundering and political corruption. Similarly, Ruth Bader Ginsburg became a double after trading her SCOTUS vote for political favors, and Kamala Harris’s prosecutorial corruption warranted her replacement. Maxine Waters, despite her public cries to “impeach 45,” was implicated in financial misconduct, hiding stolen funds through front companies.

The 2016 election brought a slew of coup attempts against President Trump, led by Nancy Pelosi and aided by Soros’s bribes. Former Vice President Mike Pence, driven by ambition, and Jared Kushner, who accepted a bribe, were replaced by lookalikes after their failed coup attempts. Adam Schiff, arrested in November 2019, also fell into this category, having participated in multiple coup attempts.

Some notable figures, such as George Soros and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, were replaced by doubles after natural deaths to maintain their influence. It was also the case for Pope Francis, who was replaced by a Black Hat double following his assassination by the Vatican. Public figures like Boris Johnson and Justin Trudeau, implicated in crimes ranging from treason to public fund theft, have similarly been replaced.

The Tribunals have also targeted Satanism and child sacrifice, deeply embedded within European royalty and the US political elite, including figures like John Podesta and Marina Abramovic. The prosecution of these individuals, often shielded from the public eye, has led to doubles among many celebrities and political figures.

The UK’s Royal Family has been decimated by these Tribunals, with Queen Elizabeth II executed for child sacrifice and her family members, and Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Prince Charles replaced. The use of doubles has also extended to those involved in the controversial Covid-19 vaccination programs, with Bill Gates and Anthony Fauci being notable examples.

The Tribunals have addressed various forms of treason and insurrection, resulting in the replacement of key figures like James Comey, John Brennan, and Lindsey Graham with doubles. Mark Zuckerberg was arrested for insurrection and sedition, as was Don Lemon of CNN.

Foreign influence on US politics has led to the detention and replacement of members of “The Squad” at Gitmo. The Judiciary Committee, led by Lindsey Graham, has been scrutinized for its role in the DOJ’s exposure of 2016 election crimes, resulting in Graham’s arrest.

These notes have come from various sources on the Internet since 2017. I did not distinguish between sources and have refused to acknowledge or give credit to those sources. And while this article may seem plausible, it is entirely fictional until proven otherwise.

Northern Nevada is on the brink of a massive energy transformation as the data storage industry grows.

NV Energy President and CEO Doug Cannon has projected that energy usage in the region could double within the next decade. Currently, the area’s daily energy load is around 2,000 megawatts, but with new contracts signed with data centers, the goal is to increase this figure to 4,000 megawatts in just eight years.

“This growth represents a monumental investment and expansion,” remarked Cannon in a recent interview on Nevada Newsmakers with Sam Shad. “We’re focused on collaborating with regulators to ensure we can build the necessary infrastructure to support this demand.”

The appeal of Northern Nevada to data center giants like Switch, Apple, eBay, and Google lies in its dry climate, ample land availability, and secure desert locations, which experts cite as pivotal factors driving industry growth. Additionally, the region’s favorable business and tax environment, coupled with significantly lower energy costs compared to neighboring California, positions it as a prime destination for such substantial investments.

“Proximity to fiber routes along Interstate 80 and rapid data transmission times to the Bay Area further enhance Northern Nevada’s appeal,” noted Grant van Rooyen, CEO of Tract, a key player in local data center development.

Beyond economic benefits, the industry promises well-paying jobs, with salaries for data center technicians ranging from $60,000 to $90,000 annually. State leaders are promoting these opportunities, underscoring the sector’s potential to bolster Nevada’s economy.

As energy demands escalate, NV Energy is accelerating its transition towards sustainable practices, moving away from fossil fuels to embrace natural gas and renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and battery power. The Sierra Solar project, a significant initiative comprising a 400-megawatt solar facility with an accompanying 400-megawatt battery, exemplifies NV Energy’s commitment to renewable energy expansion.

“Our Greenlink transmission line and other upcoming projects, including solar developments in the Amargosa Valley, demonstrate our proactive approach to meeting future energy needs sustainably,” Cannon said.

The Greenlink Nevada project, projected at $2.9 billion, aims to span 585 miles of transmission lines and is slated for completion by December 2028. NV Energy’s energy roadmap also includes the retirement of its last coal-fired plant, the North Valmy Generating Station, which will be converted to natural gas, slashing carbon emissions by 50 percent.

“This strategic evolution underscores our dedication to environmental stewardship while accommodating Northern Nevada’s burgeoning data center industry,” concluded Cannon, highlighting NV Energy’s pivotal role in shaping the region’s energy future amidst unprecedented growth.

Critics say that these so-called green projects are part of the reason the state is seeing skyrocketing energy prices.

It was only a dream, as I was soon to find out. But my friend Alexia and I were arguing.

What we were arguing about, I don’t know. It was a heated exchange.

We were standing at a square table. Alexia was at one end, and I was at the other.

Exasperated, Alexia called me a dirty name before shouting, “Eat me!”

The look on her face after yelling the expression was one of shock. It became apparent that she was surprised those words came out of her mouth.

I looked at her and replied, “Certainly.”

She got that silly grin she gets when caught off guard, and together, we started laughing, and I woke up. My first thought upon waking was, “Why can’t I ever finish a dream in peace without that damned alarm clock interrupting me.”

Now, I’ll never know what we were arguing about.

The scheduled certification of the recount for the Tuesday, June 11 primary election was postponed, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in Washoe County. Set for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, the certification is rescheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, during the regularly scheduled county commission meeting.

The Washoe County Registrar of Voters (ROV) cited an overload of scanner machines as the cause for the delay. Despite initial claims that the recount was nearly complete on Sunday, the process is dragging out with a minimal crew, using only two or three scanners.

Observers question the county’s reluctance to conduct a hand count, which was fully funded by the Franklin Project and demanded by three candidates. A machine recount is a waste because it will produce the same results as the initial count.

Amid this controversy, the Franklin Project conducted a forensic analysis of the election results using ChatGPT, data from the Washoe County ROV, and findings from Edward Solomon on election fraud (see November 6, 2022, “In the Numbers.”) The outcome indicated a 99 percent likelihood of manipulation in the certified election results for Washoe County, particularly in the races of Beth Smith, Perry Rosenstein, and Clara Andriola.

The forensic analysis revealed several findings, including multiple precincts reporting identical total ballot counts, suggesting data manipulation with a probability of approximately 99.99 percent. Several precincts reported identical vote proportions for listed candidates, indicating tampering with a probability of 99.999 percent.

Identical proportions of Election Day votes across precincts were found, suggesting adjusted vote counts to match specific ratios. There are also the same findings in mail-in votes across precincts, indicating potential tampering with a probability of approximately 99.995 percent.

Manipulation in favor of Smith, Andriola, and Rosenstein was found strongly suggesting that the election results are not a true reflection of the voters’ will. Immediate involvement of law enforcement is warranted.

Given the high probability of manipulation, the county commissioners should not certify the election as legitimate. The public’s trust in the election process hinges on the county’s willingness to address these allegations transparently and lawfully.

Again, the rescheduled certification will happen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, at the Board of County Commissioners meeting location. Every concerned citizen should attend and voice their concerns peacefully.