Here we go...NO COAL FIRED ELECTRICAL ENERGY PLANTS FOR NEVADA

It is abundantly clear that coal fired power plants are leading generators of not only electrical energy but also toxic heavy metals such as mercury as well as CO2 and other harmful emissions. L.E. Fant believes there should, at least, be a moratorium on construction of any such plants pending technology which makes them totally harmless to our environment and , therefore, our health.

Sierra Pacific/ Nevada Power (now Nevada Energy) apparently plan to build such a plant near Ely as does L.S. Power/ Dynegy and Sithe Global plan a plant near Mesquite.

Back in August, 2007 Harry Reid (Nevada Senator, majority leader) opposed the building of these power plants. We should write/ email him asking that he confirm that stance and cc all our federal and state elected officials. If we all do this our voice of opposition will be heard.

L.E. is, herein, thoughtfully providing a list of contact numbers to assist you in voicing our opposition to coal fired power plants in Nevada (or anywhere for that matter):


U S Senator John Ensign (R)

119 RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON DC 20510(202) 224-6244
E-mail: http://ensign.senate.gov/forms/email_form.cfm

U S Senator Harry Reid (D)
528 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON DC 20510(202) 224-3542
E-mail: http://reid.senate.gov/email_form.cfm

U S Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D)
439 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON DC 20515(202) 225-5965 x1505
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/berkley/con_email.html

U S Congressman Dean Heller (R)
1023 LONGWORTH, WASHINGTON DC 20515(202) 225-6155

E-mail: None


U S Congressman Jon Porter (R)
218 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON DC 20515(202) 225-3252
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/porter/contact/

Dina Titus (who will shortly replace Porter): Address: Post Office Box 50614, Henderson, NV 89016


Also, here is contact info for

NSOE (Nevada State Office of Energy) Staff / Contact Information
727 Fairview Drive, Suite F, Carson City, Nevada 89701
Phone: (775) 687-9700Fax: (775) 687-9714
Contact Information (Phone if different than above):
Dr. Hatice Gecol
Director of NSOE and Energy/Science Advisor to the Governor
hgecol@gov.nv.gov (775) 684 5670
Nick Vander Poel
Deputy Director
nvp@energy.nv.gov (775) 720-8682
Pete Konesky
Staff Engineer
pkonesky@energy.nv.gov(775) 720-8681
Lorayn Walser
Management Analyst II
lwalser@energy.nv.gov(775) 687-9706
Suzanne Brunette
Accountant
sbrunette@energy.nv.gov (775) 687-9602

Not forgetting our Governor:
Office of Governor Jim Gibbons Contact Information
Carson City State Capitol101 N. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701(775) 684-5670Fax: (775) 684-5683click here ... Las Vegas, Grant Sawyer State Office Building555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101(702) 486-2500 Fax: (702) 486-2505click here ...

and our "friends" at Nevada Energy:
Contact Us
Phone Numbers

Customer Service
(775) 834-4444(702) 402-5555
Para Servicio en Español
(775) 834-4700(702) 402-5554
Laughlin & Searchlight
(702) 402-5936
Toll Free
1-800 962-0399 N1-800-331-3103 S
TTY: Sensory Impaired
(775) 834-3411(702) 402-5080
Outage/Emergencies
(775) 834-4100(702) 402-2900
Outage/Emergencies (Laughlin)
1-800-255-0990
Corporate Offices
(702) 402-5000
E-mail Customer Service:
Northern Nevada emailSouthern Nevada email
Topic Specific Phone Numbers
Call Before You Dig811 is the new nationwide phone number to call to before you dig to locate utility lines. However, 811 may not yet be fully functional in all areas. If so, call 1-800-227-2600.
Call Before You Overhead(702) 402-2929
TTY: Sensory Impaired (775) 834-3411 or (702) 402-5080
Human Resources -- Job Hotline(800) NPC-SPPCE-mail: hr@nvenergy.com
Outages/Emergencies(775) 834-4100 or (702) 402-2900
Outages/Emergencies (Laughlin only)(800) 255-0990
Para Servicio En Español(702) 402-5554
Power Theft Hotline(702) 402-4158E-mail: rwoodward@nvenergy.com
Tree Trimming(702) 402-4102 Ask a question or request tree trimming here.
Other Departments
Shareholder Relations Office(800) 662-7575 (toll-free)sierrapacificresources.com/investors/
Retail Tariffs and Rate Schedules For copies of or questions about NV Energy's retail tariffs and rate schedules contact:Sean Richards(775) 834-4094Email: srichards@nvenergy.com
Conservation: Ask an Energy ExpertLooking for an answer to an energy-related conservation question?View a list of Frequently Asked Questions
Website Development E-mail: webteam@nnenergy.com
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Media ContactsFor a list of media contacts click here
New Development Center (new construction)All new projects, residential or commercial, no matter the size are initiated at the New Development Center.
6275 W Sahara Avenue View a MapLas Vegas, Nevada(702) 402-8400Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
District Offices
Southern Nevada
Hours Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Henderson District Office View a Map 680 West Lake Mead Drive, Henderson, Nevada 89015702-402-4700 (bill payments are not accepted at district office locations)
Las Vegas District Office View a Map2215 East Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89081702-402-4300 (bill payments are not accepted at district office locations)
Laughlin District Office View a Map3100 Needles Highway #500Laughlin, Nevada 89029(702) 402-5936 (bill payments are not accepted at district office locations)
Spring Valley District Office View a Map6770 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103(702) 402-4800 (bill payments are not accepted at district office locations)

Payment Locations
NV Energy's Shop & Pay locations let you pay your NV Energy Bill at grocery stores, pharmacies and other convenient places in your neighborhood. With over 200 Shop & Pay locations state-wide, it's easy to take care of two errands with one quick stop.
Mail
Mail Payments Northern NevadaPO BOX 30065RENO NV 89520-3065
Southern Nevada PO BOX 30086RENO NV 89520-3086
Mailing Address
NV Energy P O Box 10100Reno, NV 89520
or
NV Energy PO Box 98910Las Vegas, Nevada 89151-0001
Addresses
Northern Nevada
Battle Mountain To report an outage or for customer service call (800) 962-4168Carson City875 E. Long St.Carson City, NV 89706Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.(775) 834-2900 Main Number(800) 962-4167 Toll Free(775) 834-2900 Emergencies Elko542 Commercial, Elko, NV 89801Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.(775) 738-3188 Main Office(800) 962-4166 Toll Free(775) 738-3188 Emergencies FallonTo report an outage or for customer service call (800) 962-0408.
Hawthorne To report an outage or for customer service call (800) 962-0402Lake Tahoe, (North & South)P.O. Box 107/7001 National Ave.Tahoe Vista, CA 96148Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.To report an outage or for customer service call (800) 782-2506.
Lovelock To report an outage or for customer service call (800) 322-8652.
Main Office: Reno/Sparks NOTE: Effective 10/31/2008 this location will be closing6100 Neil Rd. Reno, NV 89511Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Minden-GardnervilleTo report an outage or for customer service call (800) 962-4167.Portola-LoyaltonTo report an outage or for customer service call (800) 782-2506.Tonopah To report an outage or for customer service call (800) 962-0396.Winnemucca To report an outage or for customer service call (800) 962-4182.Yerington713 W. Bridge St, Yerington NV 89447Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.To report an outage or for customer service call (800) 962-4169
Southern Nevada
Henderson Branch Office: View a map 227 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Laughlin Branch Office: View a map 3100 Needles Highway, #500 Laughlin, Nevada 89029Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (702) 298-3797
North Las Vegas Office: View a map 1737 Hunkins Drive, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Lobby Hours) Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Drive-Thru)
Pearson Office:NOTE: Effective 10/31/2008 this location will be closing6226 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89146Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Lobby Hours)Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Drive-Thru)

AND NOT FORGETTING NEVADA EPA:

To retrieve messages from home dial Audix 684-4499 Revised November 5, 2008
PHONE DIRECTORY
NEVADA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
NDEP – Carson City
(775) 687-4670
901 So. Stewart Street, Ste 4001
Carson City, NV 89701-5249
ADMIN OFFICE Ste 4001
Drozdoff, Leo – Administrator 79301
Porta, Tom – Dty. Admin 79416
Cripps, Colleen – Dty. Admin 79302
Howard, Karen 79303
Admin III 79508
􀀄 Gower, Misti 79304
Smith, Tansey 79483
Fax (775) 687-5856
ADMIN SVCS (BAS) Ste 4005>Emme, Dave – Chief 79307
Walker, John – SEC/Web 79308
Dante Pistone – PIO 79395
􀀄 Rebert, Kathy 79310
Office of Financial Assistance Ste 4005
􀀄 McDermott, Marcy 79436
Austin, Vivian 79531
Basham, Adele 79488
Dobson, Daralyn 79489
Jimenez, Ana 79420
Kanowitz, Morris 79425
Stamates, Michelle 79331
OFA fax (775) 687-9510
OFPM Ste 4006
Sally Ravenelle – ASO 79313>􀀄 Cowan, Lucy 79312
Alexander, Dorothea 79314
Andrews, Rajena 79317
Corrigan, Cathy 79320
Fleming, Lisa 79319
Hammons, Susie 79544
Hanson, Angele 79323
Harvey, Debbie 79318
Lockman, Francie 79389
Mead, Tanya 79322
Metcalf, Elnette 79321
OFPM fax (775) 687-4677 OIM Ste 4005
Weiss, Kevin – Info Sys Mgr 79324
Aglietti, Ryan 79328
Cross, Joe 79325
Ferrel, Jeff 79327
Huang, Peter 79365
McMenamy, Brian 79326
Zimmerman, Rebecca** 79348
** computer help desk
AIR POLL CNTRL Ste 4002
Remer, Greg - Chief 79359
( See AQP for support staff )
Davis, Ray 79541
DeBurle, Matthew 79391
Denison, Jeff 79336
Hanwell, Loraine 79486
Hoberg, Aaron 79514
Hoelscher, Steve 79354
Kennedy, Larry 79495
McCleary, Gay 79358
McRae, Jonathan 79337
Mohn, Pat 79345
Moore, Rod 79338
Newton, Ingrid 79536
Phillips, Randy 79362
Prary, Joe 79340
Sandoval, Julio 79470
Smith, Sarah 79539
Ullah, Tobarak 79341
Vega, Francisco 79343
Air Pollution fax (775) 687-6396
AIR QUALITY PLAN Ste 4003
Elges, Mike – Chief 79329
Rutledge, Vickie 79494
Bekker, Linda 79347
􀀄 Douglas, Cathy 79349
Wilson, Linda 79350
Anderson, Pat 79351
Bamford, Rob 79330
Cripe, Becky 79344
Evans, David 79334
Forsgren, Frank 79364
Hall, Terry 79375
Harpring, Brenda 79498
Harris, Tyson 79551
Hutson, Nikita 79388
Jaunarajs, Sig 79392
Je, Chung “Jay” 79542
Kahue, Ben 79460
Kinder, Jeff 79475
Kauffman, Valerie 79352
Kern, Corey-Lynn 79335
Krecidlo, Lorraine 79363
Malone, Adele 79356
McIntyre, Ken 79493
McNeil, Dave 79355
O’Connor, Karina 79497
Remer, Stephen 79346
Soleta, Tanya 79540
Williams, Paul 7954 Zusy, Mark 79479
CORR ACTIONS Ste 3005
Najima, Jim – Chief 79484
Simpson, Keli 79369
􀀄 Joncas, Victoria 79368
White, Gail 79367
Wright, Allie 79370
Bridwell, Hayden 79372
Cabble, Michael 79504
Diedrichsen, Raquel 79443
Dunkelman, Tom 79480
Fischenich, Steve 79386
Gardner, Jeryl 79385
Gravenstein, Art 79376
Jackson, Sam 79381
Johnson, Jeff 79377
Johnson, Lisa 79379
Kottler, Bennett 79374
Larson, Teresa 79378
Lovato, Greg 793 Marr, Art 79380
Naranjo, Ramon 79396
Palmer, Rob 79382
Peterson, Larry 79383
Sawyer, Joe 79371
Siders, Mary 794 Smale, Scott 79384 BCA fax (775) 687-8335
MINING REG &; RECL Ste 3002
Gaskin, Dave – Chief 79397
Graeser, Bethany 79399
􀀄 Counts, Sandy 79400
Clevenger, Rhonda 79398
Davis, Connie 79 Eckert, Paul 79 Gantt, Richard 79410
Goldstrand, Patrick 79404
Gray, Tom 79403
Holmgren, Bruce 79 Kolbe, Kurt 79405
Kreskey, Lisa 79415
Kuczynski, Rob 79441
Martin, Shane 79 McCrea, Karl 79407
Process, Todd 79408
Shaw, Miles 79409 Siple, Doug 79411
Smith, Craig 79390
Suessmith, Todd 79412
Sullivan, Kevin 79413
Mining fax (775) 684-5259 SAFE DRKING WTR Ste 3001
Carr, Jennifer – Chief 79515
Glass, Pam 79518
Bunch, Susan 79519
􀀄 Corder, Mandy 79521
Owens, Rachel 7 9545 Paulson, Nan 79447
Balderson, Jim 79517
Bellows, Bert 79525
Brockway, Steve 79527
Cooper, Ross 79522
Drew, Rich 7 9528 Kremer, Lisa 79524 Lechler, Patty 7 9529Neubert, Judy 79523
Schmelzer, Kerry 79516 Seifert, Andrea 79526
SDW fax (775) 687-5699R WASTE MGMT Ste 4004 Noack, Eric – Chief 79366 Maurer, Julie 79459
􀀄 Barstad, Cathy 79462
Benson, Diane 79461
Chambers, Evan 79473
Cripe, Don 79464
Donaldson, Matt 79316
Glick, Ed 79467 Godbout, Maureen 79482 Kailash, Sree 79471
Keith, Mike 79499
Leigh, Mike 79465
McAuliffe, Matt 79474 Micklish, Bill 79472
Sergent, Chet 79466
Settelmeyer, Annalyn 79476
Simpson, Dave 79469
Taylor, Jon 79477
Trent, Jim 79478 RCRA Notification Prgm 79481
Fax (775) 687-5856
WATER POLL CNTL Ste 3003
Palm, Jon – Chief 79433
􀀄English, Anna 79418
Hartley, Bonnie 79430
Hult, Susie 79492
Meyers, Kim 79442
Bouas, Toni 79421 Borgzinner, Kim 79503
Erwin, Jeff 79502
Hartley, Janine 79458 Kaminski, Mark 79424
King, Valerie 79427
Land, Russ 79428
Lanza, Alex 79468
Lawson, Cliff 79435
Maez, Joe 79431 Melandar, Janet 79315
McGoff, Steve 79429 Mulligan, Icyl 79432
Nguyen, My-Linh 79422
Poulson, Ginger 79419
Reid, Mickie 79434
Rose, Krissy 79440
Saunders, Rob 79437
Silsby, Diana 79438
Sowles-Dahl, Sylvia 79487 Stegeman, Sam 79538
Tinney, Al 79414
WPC fax (775) 687-4684 WATER QUAL PLAN Ste 3004
Sertic, Kathy – Chief 79455 Fleming, Karen 79444
Uber, Denise 79507
Comba, Paul 79446
Fox, Neil 79309
Gentry, Glen 79448
Grein, Sondra 79452 Heggeness, John 79449 Kuchnicki, Jason 79450
LaFara, Don 79491
Pahl, Randy 79453
Rairick, Sara 79490
Riedl, Mary Kay 79454
Stone, Jean 79456 Skudlarek, Ed 79451
Vargas, Karen 79457
Widegren, Birgit 79550
Willard, Pam 79311 NDEP – Las Vegas
(702) 486-2850
2030 E Flamingo Rd, Ste 230
Las Vegas, NV 89119-0837 MacDougall, Jeff x233
BFF/LV Office Manager
Murphy, Tim – BFF Chief
486-2850 x231
Walker, Debbie x254 Huderski, Marlene x221
Andres, Chris BFF x232
Arav-Piper, Sara BCA x228
Asgarian, Andy BSDW x249
Campbell, Caren BAPC x241
Campbell, Kevin BFF x222 Croft, Todd BCA x230
Dansby, Gail BFF x224 Dotchin, JD BCA x235
Fergus, Kathryn BWM x251
Harbour, Shannon BCA x240
Jacobson, Britt BFF x236
Larson, James BSDW x253
Lloyd, David BWPC x250
Mabry, Frank BWM x244
McLane, Mark BFF x226
Nicodemus, Dennis BFF x237R>Raab, Greg BFF x242
Rakvica, Brian BCA x247
Reed,, Jason BCA X243
Richardson, Mike BWM x227
Schoop, Chad BWPC x248
Skorska, Marysia BCA x252>Sous, Nadir BWPC x246>Stuto, John BWM x225
Verchick, Mike BWM x239
Wong, John BFF x245
Zaferatos, Ted BFF x234
􀂲 Red Rock Conf. room x223
Main Fax (702) 486-2863
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
main number 42700
ATTY GENERAL’S OFFICE
100 No. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Frey, Bill 684-1229
Hess, Janet 684-1270
Fax (775) 684-1108
3rd & 4th floor conference
rooms
CARSON (3-N-W) 79534
TRUCKEE (3-N-C) 79387
COLORADO (3-N-E) 79532
HUMBOLDT (3-So) 79533
MOJAVE (4-Adm) 79305
PAHRANAGAT (4-N-W) 79509
TOIYABE (4-N-C) 79512
TOQUIMA (4-N-E) 79513
GREAT BASIN (4-South) 79306
Las Vegas conference room
(702) 486-2850 x 223
GROUP PAGING
MAIN (includes all AAs & 310
conference rooms)
Air Pollution Control 320
Air Quality Planning 300
Corrective Action 330
Administration 340
Mining 350
Water Pollution Control 360
Water Quality Planning 370
Waste Management 380

LET US GO TO WORK!

Times are a changin'

Beetle just returned 40mpg in city use (less use of A.C. allowed this 4 mpg or so improvement).

The beetle also recently returned 50 mpg on a trip to the Lake Tahoe area where L.E. attended court to defend himself against allegations of an over-zealous CHP officer who attempted to assume and act upon powers of inquisition (perhaps encouraged by the telecom act?) which he does not have.

When L.E. refused to be party to his inquisition, the CHP person threatened to (and did) issue a citation claiming the beetle was mechanically defective.

L.E. prevailed.

Did the fat lady sing?

The elections are over. We have a president elect.

L.E. is alarmed at the choices he is making for Chief of Staff and indications of his choices for cabinet posts. Republicans should be happy as apparently the status quo is intact. I.e. it appears highly likely, as anticipated, that the existing corporate dominance of our government will remain.

A non-partisan organization is being established in order that citizens may hold their elected representative's feet to the fire. November5.org

THREE COAL FIRED POWER PLANTS FOR NEVADA?

That is the intention of the power industry. If we have any respect for the future, our children's and grand children's health; if we have any respect for our proper guardianship of our ecology-WE SHOULD JOIN TOGETHER TO STOP ANY COAL FIRED POWER GENERATION PLANTS BEING CONSTRUCTED IN OUR STATE (OR ANYWHERE).

KEEP WATCHING FOR HOW TO GET ONBOARD.

CELL PHONES IN CARS?

Do you agree with L.E. that they create danger and, therefore, should be banned in cars? Please take poll.

He's Back!!!! L.E. Fant has news for you.

L.E. just finished reading this book. It is a chilling read.

If you wonder why our economy is in doldrums, if you wonder why our Dollar is now a feeble currency. If you wonder why our standard of living has steadily deteriorated over the past years. If you wonder why Iraq is in such a mess. If you wonder why Hugo Chavez is an extremely popular leader in Venezuela. If you wonder why South Africa's indigenous people are worse off after years of ANC rule. You need to read this book. If you wonder why Lockheed Martin draws our Social Security checks, or why huge unemployment is necessary (to Friedmanites) way of economic life, read this book.

If you wonder why much of the world does not see us as generous benefactors, read this book.

If you wonder which traits and beliefs Bush G.W., Chaney and Rumsfeld share-read this book.

If you are a party line Republican or a disenchanted Democrat. If you are not really sure that McCain is your best choice. If you are not sure of Obama or Biden (who apparently wholly supported the credit card corporations' driven changes to our bankruptcy act which enslaves consumers, in L.E.'s view, read this book. Remember votes need to be earned by each individual nominee.

The author fully documents sources and quotations-no "black helicopter" stuff here.

If you have heard of the "New Deal," Keynes, Friedman or the "Chicago Boys" you will find this book riveting.

Ralph Nader at a recent Las Vegas Press Conference/ Lunch. Thank him for car safety standards. Thank him for the Clean Water Act. Thank him for continuing to care for our well being and for his attempts to wean our governments from corporate dominance (another reason to read Klein's magnificent book).

It is time that you take notice. It is time that you get involved.

L.E. (or his alter ego) is going to Denver next week and Minneapolis the week after to attend rallies in an effort to open the Presidential Debates which is an effort to save our democracy from absolute corporate control.

He will keep you posted. Should you want to get involved in saving us and our democracy. If you are tired of the status quo:

http://www.votenader.org

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Las Vegas Commentary

Abandon hope all ye who enter here.

Its been a while since L.E. Fant posted. He has been busy with his new puppy who is now nearly five months old.

DIGITAL DEVILS:

100% of poll respondents concluded that it is time for L.E. Fant to sever his relationship with the cable TV monopoly **x Cable.

L.E. is pleased to announce that he did so last month and now enjoys satellite TV service for around one half of what he paid the digital devils.

L.E.'s last correspondence to the Devil remains ignored.

OUR STATE IS IN A SAD WAY:

Our Governor apparently chose to lean on (or have other lean on his behalf) a county assessor in order that his land holding be treated more favorably (saving him around $5,000 per annum in taxes).

This at a time when state coffers (and those of counties) are at extremely low levels and any contribution is helpful.

Elliot Sptitzer succumbed to the corruption of power and all indications are that our governor also believes he deserves or is entitled to special treatment.

It may be noted that his behavior may be an example of extreme hypocracy as the State scrambles to reduce costs and increase income.

NADER CAMPAIGN OPENS NEVADA OFFICE:

L.E. will bake special muffins for those who attend the grand opening this coming Saturday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m.

At 6:00 p.m. Ralph Nader will speak via conference call and take questions.

Come along if you can make it-2385 N. DECATUR BLVD., LAS VEGAS 89108. [Smoke Ranch/ Decatur].

The campaign is a grass roots one locally manned by volunteers who share a common interest in wresting control of government from corporations and returning power to the people as anticipated by our founding fathers.

Las Vegas Digital Devils relentlessly harass L.E. Fant!!

For the third consecutive month, despite many, many emails stating otherwise, C*x C*ble again provides incorrect billing details to L.E.

Today L.E. went online to pay his cable bill. The requested amount, shown as "Total Account Balance" is $42.96. L.E.knows better from the past three months interaction with these devils and believes that the amount is actually $67 or so.

When moving through the payment process, various screens show an amount due of $42, etc. L.E. had to change various "boxes" to pay the $67 amount he believes to be accurate. Should he have chosen to pay the amount requested by C*x, it is highly likely that shortly thereafter a disconnect notice will arrive in the mail with threats of many fees and charges unless a further amount be immediately paid.

Today's billing information shows that, despite prior assurances from C*x, L.E.'s account information has not been rectified and the excuses offered by them appear false.

L.E. spent further time this morning drafting terse correspondence to these digital devils in the hope that they will properly address this matter without their usual condescension and high handedness.

That one must spend considerable time attempting to resolve matters such as this is a result, in L.E. Fant of Las Vegas's opinion, of us allowing corporations to enjoy almost untouchable status.

"Big business is not dangerous because it is big, but because its bigness is an unwholesome inflation created by privileges and exemptions which it ought not to enjoy." - Woodrow Wilson.

"The citizens of the United States must control the mighty commercial forces which they themselves called into being."- Theodore Roosevelt.

We have attained an unwholesome level of corporate control over our lives, according to L.E. Our governments large and small, federal and local, are all tainted and are more involved with furthering corporate ambition than attending the desires of the people.

As shown above L.E.'s frustrating interaction with the monopoly (due to our local government) TV cable provider is a prime example of the dire circumstances we now find ourselves in.

If in Nevada and if one is tired of such treatment only one Presidential candidate promises to attempt to wrest power from the corporations and return it to the people.

The Nader campaign has a new Nevada state coordinator who is on a mission to get the required number of signatures on a petition to place Nader on Nevada's ballot.

Las Vegas Democracy, Las Vegas fuel consumption, Las Vegas Business blacklisted by L.E. Fant.

TRY, TRY AGAIN

VW FAILS

L.E. Fant of Las Vegas concludes that insurance is , in fact, legalized banditry!!
L.E.’s home insurance is paid from an escrow account. The policy is due 6/27.
As previously mentioned L.E. found that his existing insurer was taking advantage of his good nature and was charging close to 3 times what another national company offered (for greater coverage).
L.E. faxed Lovitt & Touche, Inc., agent for Fidelity (and supposedly L.E. Fant), well before (on 6/9) the 6/27 renewal date and instructed them to not renew the policy and to refund any moneys received from L.E.’s escrow account. No response of any kind was received from Lovitt & Touche, Inc.
However, the policy was renewed(L.E. today received correspondence from his escrow holder to that effect and now his escrow account is underfunded because both his new insurer and old have been paid). Now further lengthy and probably frustrating communication is required to resolve the matter.
Yet again, the high handedness of corporations which superficially claim to serve us and our best interests is displayed in its hideous ugliness.
A conversation with a Lovitt and Touche, Inc. representative merely raised L.E. Fant’s already high blood pressure.

No apology or reasonable excuse was offered for the renewal which was performed by them and/or their principal directly against L.E.’s instructions. Merely a statement that a credit will be provided after a cancellation takes effect, and no timeline is offered for that to occur.
Needless to say, Lovitt and Touche, Inc. and vicariously Fidelity are on L.E. Fant of Las Vegas’s list of NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH THESE BUSINESSES AGAIN, together with Pizza Hut, Cox Cable, Roberto’s Tacos, Stratosphere’s Room at the Top, Curtis Briley (so-called realtor to avoid like the plague according to L.E.’s belief) and others who do not readily come to mind.
GOOD NEWS....
LAST EVENING…DEMOCRACY AT WORK IN LAS VEGAS!L.E. Fant of Las Vegas and wife met with some wonderful young folk who are collecting signatures for a petition to get Ralph Nader on the Nevada Ballot for President.
It was refreshing to speak with them. Their wisdom and devotion to the U.S., particularly to its ordinary people, should be encouraged and nurtured.
Should you meet these folk please thank them for their service to Nevada voters (regardless of your political persuasion) who, when the team is successful, will have actual choice to vote for an actual man who has, in L.E.’s less than humble opinion, done more good for this country than any living elected official. By being allowed to run he may be able to debate the main contenders (who will doubtless otherwise refuse to do so). Should that debate occur we shall all benefit.
Remember --when you sign the petition you are not changing your Voter Registration in any way, you are merely helping democracy have the effect that was anticipated by our founding fathers by providing choice other than enduring the jaded, entrenched two party system, each of which party has the same corporate taskmasters.
You may well make this country a better one by assisting in this effort and L.E. Fant of Las Vegas thanks you in anticipation.

LIFE WITHOUT THE TOMATO:
After the meeting L.E. and wife ate at Chipotle Mexican Grill. He partook of a Shredded (not pulled) pork burrito and Mrs. Fant a steak burrito. The steak was freshly cooked for each burrito and was succulent as was the pork carnitas.
Interestingly no tomato was available (as is the case in many restaurants at this time). The lack of tomato made for strange salsa indeed!
The huge burritos are, in L.E.’s opinion, good value at $6 or so. The particular restaurant offered beer also and L.E. enjoyed a chilled Corona with lime to maintain the Mexican ambiance of his meal.

VW BEETLE FAILS TO MEET EXPECTED (or HOPED FOR) CITY FUEL CONSUMPTION TARGET!!
Last evening the Beetle was filled with diesel. It took a little over 7 gallons which calculated to a mere

37 mpg for the week of city driving it endured.
L.E. had hoped to better 40 mpg for the city driving cycle. However, it should be noted that this past week required max AC each and every day for all trips and Mrs. Fant’s commute is through a construction zone which is stop/ start. Also we are yet to check tire pressures and other tasks which may improve the fuel consumption.

L.E. just returned from the DMV where he paid $760 to register the "economy car." He also collected a few signatures on the petition while at the DMV. Again showing he is capable of multi-tasking!

Las Vegas Premium Outlets, RV for sale, George W. Bush Catholic?

L.E. Fant must dispose of his RV and boat (not used for past 5 years).
Las Vegas Premium Outlets (doesn't "outlet" negate "premium?".

GEORGE W. BUSH MAY TURN CATHOLIC?
That is the rumor since our President has had many one on one meetings with the Pope. Perhaps his likely very long confession may stymy the rumored change.
L.E. observes that the Catholics have endured Pope Julius II’s evil and lately pedophilic priests besmirching them, therefore, they will also endure this rumored burden with aplomb.

L.E. FANT OF LAS VEGAS’S POSSIBLE REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS WEEK!!
How about a new loft for $124,00 or an older apartment for even less? This and more is possible in the renaissance of the Roma district of Mexico City, Mexico.

HOW ABOUT A NICE WATCH?
If one missed out on purchasing one of L.E.’s friends watch collection in the past week or two perhaps this one may suit?
With the money saved when buying a home in Roma one may snap up a Harry Winston “Opus 8.” This whimsically styled masterpiece is only $430,000 and will doubtless make one’s Rolex wearing friends extremely envious (especially if one leaves the price tag on the watch when wearing it).
If one is leaving watches in the drawer as the cell phone (as discussed yesterday) tells your time, then a Vertu cell phone (apparently owned by Nokia) may be your answer. These luxury items sell for a mere $6,000 up to nearly $400,000 each.
L.E. Fant believes another opportunity exists-a liveried personal time teller/ alarm issuer (no more need for reading glasses to see that minuscule time display). This likely will cost less than the above-mentioned cell phones and will definitely make a statement and may be shown to be very “green.” [Copyright L.E. Fant of Las Vegas, 2008].

Likely opportunity for limited distressed artwork purchases.
It appears that after L.E. Fant made constructive (yet taken as disparaging) comments regarding certain artworks, the artist, in a fit of rage, smashed the pieces.
In an effort of appeasement, these smashed paintings will be offered as an expression of emotion and may be mounted as one desires.

Tomorrow more Las Vegas Businesses pilloried by L.E. Fant of Las Vegas!

$90 per hour jobs available!!, NZ Recession, Las Vegas Nursery lack of good faith, Las Vegas watch batteries cheap, Fathers' Day in Las Vegas.

Click on any image to enlarge at your peril! The renovated El Cortez now appears a far nicer place to visit than L.E. remembers its jaded countenance. His last visit, with his brother in law, was soured by a particularly sour bartender who was well suited to its gloomy ambiance and L.E. has not revisited since.
Sign on Las Vegas Blvd. should you require a watch battery. It appears that since all cell phones have accurate time available few wear watches any longer other than for "dress to impress."
Another busload of tourists/ immigrants arrive in Las Vegas.

Fathers Day for Fant:
L.E. Received phone calls, cards and presents, indeed a lucky man.
He was exited to hear from his son in Australia and spoke with one of his twin grand daughters who are now doing well and making much noise. It is a relief that it now seems that repercussions of extremely premature births are mostly behind us.
L.E. Fant was so exited that he and Mrs. Fant went to the Las Vegas Baby Expo at Cashman Center to get information and free stuff for the twins. The ridiculously high $10.00 per person admission was waived for the Fants but they still had to pay a $3 parking charge in order to park their very fuel efficient German diesel powered car.
The show was disappointing and it offered little new. The most interesting item was a cloth contraption which one placed over the handle of a shopping cart and used its pockets to store baby stuff and retain the baby by some means. The hall was mostly filled with anxious photographers all claiming to provide exceptional memories.
The Fants entered a number of so-called lotteries to win all sorts of baby stuff and will doubtless be defending their privacy via the telephone when sales persons who gained the number via the entry ticket call with further offers.
As it was 106 degrees or more outside the couple of hours at the expo was enjoyed.
A phone call from their daughter in Reno rounded out the happy day. She has performed so well that her college is providing a substantial grant which will cover tuition costs for the rest of this year and leave an amount over, possibly for L.E.’s kidney fund?

STAR NURSERY INSINCERE?:
L.E. has for years purchased plants and garden/ landscape items at Star Nursery.
Saturday was the first time he has ever attempted to utilize its so-called one year guarantee. It turned out to be a harrowing experience for L.E.
He had planted (following directions) 7 Santa Cruz Pyracanthas (they have long thorns) along the front boundary of his modest home in order to discourage kids from kicking his gravel onto the road. Five of the plants died.
The first Star employee approached was helpful and asked if the Fants desired an exchange. The response was yes please and a manager, Christy, was called over. Christy spoke to the first employee who was observed to appear surprised when instructed to issue a credit. At this time the Fants were oblivious to the apparent evil plot of Christy.
The Fants took the papers provided and went outside to obtain five plants to replace those dead ones. They also picked up some fertilizer and special plating mix, together with a magnificent pith helmet for L.E. to wear when outside.
L.E. Fant, when approaching the checkout, considered the permutations Star (and particularly Christy) may use in order to attempt to cheat him should that be the intent. He concluded that the reason for issuing a credit opposed to an exchange was a perhaps a ploy to encourage L.E. Fant to pay for the replacement plants at their new price and only credit him with the price paid ($12.88 and $6.88 respectively).

That was indeed the case.

L.E. argued that he desired an even exchange as that was reasonable, expecting him to pay extra was unreasonable as had the dead plants been of proper quality no exchange would be necessary .

After much interaction with various clerks Christy reappeared and grudgingly and condescendingly offered a “one time only” replacement. This, of course, means that Star kept the receipt for the plants which is necessary to claim on their hollow guarantee. A further indication of Christy’s insincerity may perhaps be gained from her deliberate use of Spanish when instructing the register clerk on the transaction details in front of L.E. Fant.
The net result is that L.E. Fant may never use Star Nursery again. He believes that it should not offer a plant guarantee where the conditions of the guarantee are unreasonable as to be useless or unexplained and open to interpretation by avaricious managers of its branch stores. It should Either replace the plants without question or have no guarantee at all. Remove the ambiguity.
L.E. does not enjoy these tense interactions yet will institute and prosecute them at every occasion where his sensibilities and reason are offended by what he concludes are devious business practices such as described here.

L.E. will write Star Nursery complaining of their tactics.

NEW ZEALAND MAY BE FIRST TO GO!!
Today’s F.T tells that N.Z. may be the first so-called developed country to fall into recession!! Eat more Orange Roughy!!

TIRED OF LOW LAS VEGAS WAGES? MOVE TO THE PILBARA OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND WORK IN THE IRON ORE MINES.
Yes L.E. Fant is informed that an entry level cost control clerk at the mine-site is now paid $90 per hour with a 15% production/location bonus. Probably room and board is free though L.E. has no knowledge regarding that.

Las Vegas Beer, Las Vegas Motels, Las Vegas Politics.

Good Food Here!! Recommended by L.E.
Another close to downtown Motel
A downtown motel adjacent to Fremont Experience. [Note sign "Your Future Starts Here"].

LAS VEGAS BEER DRINKERS:

As L.E. pointed out yesterday Miller and Coors, whilst advertising themselves as more American than apple pie, are actually owned by foreign interests.

As L.E. also noted yesterday, the iconic Chrysler building is likely to be purchased by an Arab sovereign fund.

The latest American icon likely to be taken over by foreign interests is BUDWEISER. A Belgium company (owner of Becks among others)is attempting to take over Bud in order to obtain a world market share of approximately 25%.

Does this matter? Should lawmakers step in to stop the sale?

LAS VEGAS MEANINGFUL POLITICAL COMMENT FOR SAD DEMOCRATS, JADED REPUBLICANS & THOSE OF US WHO HOPE FOR A BETTER UNITED STATES.

2008 Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader discusses a remark (regarding not running) made to him by a fellow alumnus at a recent Princeton reunion.

"I was at my Princeton reunion the other day, and a young alumnus came up to me - he was very kind - and he said "You know, I really like what you're doing - I like what you did - but please don't run."
I said "Do you realize what you are saying?"
And he said "Yes, I said please don't run."
I said "You're telling me not to use my First Amendment rights of speech, assembly, and petition inside the electoral arena. You're telling me to shut up. Are you aware of what you're saying?"
He said "I understand, I understand, I like what you're doing, but please don't run."
So I went through and I said "Well, would you tell those voters instead of trying to determine which one was worse between the Democrats and the Whigs, the two major parties in the 19th century, and instead cut out and voted for the Liberty Party, which was the anti-slavery party - would you say to those candidates, 'Don't run'?" And he sort of paused. And I said "How about the people who refused to go least-worst between the Republicans and Democrats on women's suffrage? Would you tell those candidates 'don't run'? What do you say to that?"
And he paused.
And I took it up to date and I said "Would you tell Buchanan not to run?"
And he said "I understand what you are saying, but please don't run."
And I said "You know, unwittingly, you are engaging in a politically bigoted statement. Because you can oppose, and you can support, any candidates you want. But when you are saying to someone 'don't run' you are saying to someone 'do not speak, do not petition, do not assemble inside the electoral arena.'"
Now I'm saying this because I'm sure you've had these conversations with people. Look at the word spoiler. Spoiler is a contemptuous word of political bigotry. They do not accuse George W. Bush of being the spoiler in 2000, and last I heard he got more votes than I did, vis-a-vis Al Gore. It's only the independent and third parties that are called spoilers.
And think of the hubris here - these two parties have spoiled our elections, they've spoiled our government, they've spoiled our politics - and to have the temerity to say to someone who wants to reform the process that they are spoilers - they have no sense of humor - I mean, how do you satire satire?" [EMPHASIS ADDED].

L.E. Fant of Las Vegas wishes all a pleasant weekend and may the price of gasoline lower itself by a Dollar or more.

Las Vegas Motels, Las Vegas free gas, Las Vegas Burritos.

Another close to downtown rooming opportunity

for the savvy bargain seeker.

Only nice rooms are welcome here! No pets or people?

STOP PRESS!!Today Mrs. Fant won a week's free gasoline from a radio station called, from memory, the Jackal (a very apt name for such a station one may add). One may wonder whether she will use her win to obtain a week's worth of diesel or a week's worth of gasoline.

It is apparently a so-called "country" station which L.E. Fant of Las Vegas will never, and has never, listened to as he abhors so-called "country" noise (he refuses to classify it as music)with highest passion.

To L.E. Fant of Las Vegas the sound made by these irksome people is as irritating as when one scratches one's fingernail upon a chalkboard. If L.E. never hears another "country" so-called song-it will be far too soon!

It will, therefore, be no surprise to L.E.'s astute and superior readers that line-dancin', Ropin', attendin' rodeos, castrating baby bulls (or piglets for that matter), chewin', spittin' throwing 'shoes, wearing Wranglers, shirts with pseudo mother of pearl snap buttons or visitin' Sheplers, The Cowboy Emporium, Boot-Town or other similar stores all fall within L.E. Fant's least favorite pass times!

ARAB SOVEREIGN FUND MAY BUY ICONIC CHRYSLER BUILDING!! DO YOU CARE?

Abu Dhabi's wealth fund is in talks with the owner with intent to buy this New York icon (according to today's F.T.).

This is globalization which surpasses NAFTA etc. Already most of our beer producers are foreign owned (Coors, Miller and others).

STOCK MARKET:

Again lower on prediction of falling semi-conductor sales. Retail lower expectations and other indicators.

L.E. Fant would like to know why have shares in Chipotle Mexican Grill fallen from around $130 to the $80's when same store sales are increasing at above predictions and other indicators are positive? Should L.E. (and everyone who cares) eat more burritos to bolster the stock?

Las Vegas Motels, Las Vegas Nellis AFB, A10

Can anyone interpret this writing?
Warthog A10 on display at Nellis AFB

View of downtown Las Vegas from Eastern/ Fremont

DOCTOR'S OFFICE CALLS L.E. FANT (AT LAST):

At last a call and an appointment. The appointment is not for over one week however, as apparently L.E.'s condition is not of great concern.

F.T. reports that: "The Donald" [Trump] plans to build a couple of golf courses and a mega resort near Aberdeen, Scotland. locals are not necessarily pleased as many enjoy their virgin landscapes as they now exist.

NEVADA POWER:

Today L.E. paid the first "high" bill of the season. This bill was over double that of the past few months' bills and is a harbinger of things to come as we enjoy our summer temperatures.

In a fit of green L.E. signed up for the Coolshare program which cycles off one's A/C during peak periods. The hope is to not overstress our capacity and avert brownouts. We shall see.

BARE ROOT ROSES AND THE 99 CENT ONLY STORE:

Yesterday evening L.E. Fant and wife were at their local 99 Cent Only Store where, as usual, they picked up many useless articles because they appeared to be a bargain. Such articles will strain the Fant's home storage availability until a clean out removes them.

L.E. amazed himself when he could not resist buying a small dry erase board with pen, which he knew he will never use, because it appeared great value and of great potential.

He did manage to resist buying a solar calculator which was designed to fit within a three ring binder and was guided away from the tempation of a Blue Bunny drumstick type icecream for a mere 59 cents.

However, there were available bare root rose plants for 99cents each. Unable to resist this blatently apparent bargain a substantial number were purchased.

In the light of a new day L.E. wonders where they may be utilized. His first thought of replacing dead Pyracanthas with roses now seems a bad idea (that idea was the justification for buying the roses).

Las Vegas Motels, Las Vegas Catholic Church, Las Vegas Downtown.

Click on image to enlarge if you so desire. GET IT?
Las Vegas Open Air Motel -- a new concept in green living?

A busy view of busy Downtown Las Vegas.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Note the following is hearsay only and has not been substantiated by L.E. Fant of Las Vegas. Caveat Emptor.

"Click here: snopes.com: Best Buy Restock Fee
<http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/restock.asp>
>>
>>THEY JUST CANT GET ENOUGH CAN THEY ??
>>BEST BUY, MY FOOT
Normally, I would not share this with others, However, since this could happen to you or your friends , I decided to share it. If you purchase something from, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, JC Penny, Sears etc. If you return the item with the receipt. They will give you your money back if you paid cash, or credit your account if paid by plastic.Well, I purchased a GPS for my car, a Tom Tom XL.S from 'Best Buy'. They have a policy that it must be returned within 14 days for a refund!
So after 4 days I returned it i n the original box with all the items in the box, with paper work and cords all wrapped in the plastic. Just as I received it, including the receipt.
I explained to the lady at the return desk I did like the way it could not find store names. The lady at the refund desk said, there is a 15% restock fee, for items returned. I said no one told me that. I said how much would that be. She said it goes by the price of the item. It will be $45.00 Dollars for you. I said, all your going to do is walk over and place it back on the self! Then charge me $45.00 of my money for restocking!! She said that's the store policy. I said if more people were aware of it they would not buy anything here! If I bought a $2000.00 computer or TV and returned it I would be charged $300.00 dollars restock fee!! She said yes, 15%.
I said OK, just give me my money minus the restock fee. She said, since the item is over 200.00 dollars, she cant give me my money back!!! Corporate has to and they will mail you a check in 7 to ten days.!! I said 'WHAT?!'It's my money!! I paid in cash! I want to buy a different brand..Now I have to wait 7 to 10 days. She said well, our policy is on the back of your receipt.
I said, do you read the front or back of your receipt? She said well, the front! I said so do I, I want to talk to the Manager!.
So the manager comes over, I explained everything to him, and he said, well, sir they should of told you about the policy when you got the item. I said, No one, has ever told me about the check refund or restock fee, when ever I bought items from computers to TVs from Best Buy. The only thing they ever discussed was the worthless extended warranty program. He said Well, I can give you corporate phone number.
I called corporate. The guy said, well, I'm not supposed to do this
but I can give you a 45.00 dollar gift card and you can use i t at BestBuy. I told him if I bought something and returned it, you would charge me a restock fee on the item and then send me a check for the remaining 3 dollars. You can keep your gift card, I'm never shopping in Best Buy ever again, and If I would of been smart, I would of charged the whole thing on my credit card! Then I would of canceled the transaction I would of gotten all my money back including your stupid Fees! He
didn't say a word!
I informed him that I was going to e-mail my friends and give them a heads up on this stores policy, as they don't tell you about all there little caveats
So please pass this on. It may save your friends from having a bad
experience of shopping at Best Buy."[sic].

Interestingly L.E.Fant has just concluded a billing dispute with a supplier which was resolved by L.E.'s credit card company after incorrect and damaged items were provided. It appears that using a credit card for transactions is a benefit when a dispute arises.

L.E. Fant just saved a bunch of money by changing insurers:

L.E.'s home owner insurance is due for renewal. The company, Fidelity, (L.E. believes that is a misnomer) that has enjoyed his business for the past five years offered a renewal for an amount which was close to double the original amount. L.E. Fant pondered whether this was a realistic charge as our real estate values are less now.

He obtained a quote from another company from a very patient and helpful agent Joe DeLuca. The price offered is close to one third of the renewal quote and has greater coverage amounts!!

This clearly indicates that one should obtain comparative quotes at the time of each renewal of insurances to be acting in one's best interests.

L.E. FANT OF LAS VEGAS AGAIN PROVIDES HIS SUPERIOR READERS WITH A REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY WHICH MAY (OR MAY NOT)BE TOO GOOD TO MISS!

Newport may indeed be a great opportunity for bargain hunters!

Terrace homes may be purchased for around $240,000, an apartment for under $200,00 or a detached house for under $500,000.

A little more may get one water views of the Bristol Channel at the River Severn Estuary, or a quaint home in the old docklands.

Of course this "Newport" is in Wales, U.K.

For further information:

Edward Ware Homes, 44 (0) 117 907 1200. www.edwardware.co.uk

THE VATICAN HAS NOT YET CONFIRMED OR DENIED THAT IT MADE THE OFFER TO L.E. FANT OF LAS VEGAS. WHO IS ANXIOUS TO GET HIS HANDS ON THE OFFERED ENDOWMENT.

STILL NO CALL REGARDING AN APPOINTMENT FOR THIS WEEK WITH L.E.'S DOCTOR FROM THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE.THIS IS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING. L.E. HAS MADE FURTHER PHONE CALLS IN AN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE SITUATION.

SHOULD WE BUY AN IPHONE NOW THE COST IS LESS? OR DOES THE NOW GREATER MONTHLY SERVICE FEE NEGATE ANY SAVING OVER THE PRIOR MODEL?

Las Vegas Downtown, Las Vegas Folk, Las Vegas VW TDI

Click on any image to enlarge in order to see important detail. This Las Vegas motel advertises rooms for a mere $155 per week including free phone and cable. It is within easy walking distance from such downtown landmarks as the recently renovated El Cortez and the Fremont Experience (and likely some unanticipated downtown experierences!!).
Perhaps a play on words-- This and the photo below just seemed to go together!!
See Above.
The Beetle TDI after its first week in Las Vegas.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FINALLY CALLS L.E. FANT:

Late Friday afternoon L.E.'s doctor called and discussed L.E. Fant's elevated blood pressure. He claims that the "upper number" is of little concern as the "lower number" remains within range.

He stated that his staff would call L.E. top set up an appointment for this week. L.E. awaits that call.

CATHOLIC CHURCH GEREROUSLY OFFERS HELP TO L.E. FANT AN ADMITTED HERETIC?

L.E. Fant received the following email claiming to be an offer from the Catholic Church [L.E. has redacted email addresses in order to protect his superior readers]:

> DNT> The Catholic Church Italy (http://www.) would like> to inform you that you have been picked by the board of trustees as one> of the final recipients for a cash Grant/Donation for your own> personal, educational, and business development. In the year 1901, they> started offering collection for the Sole objective of human growth,> educational and Community development. In conjuction with the ECOWAS, > UNO, and> the EU, We are giving out a yearly donation of US$650,000.00 each to> 100 lucky recipients each year, undermining your religion. Kindly> contact the Church Executive Secretary below for further information on> the donation.>> Exec Sec Amerigo Ampellio> Email: @live.com>> Please endeavour to quote your Qualification numbers> +(N-2.2.2,6.6.4.7, E-9.1 0.5.6)

Sadly he must conclude the email is precursor to a scam and highly unlikely to have originated from the Vatican or other holy sources.

L.E. has asked friends close (or way closer than is he) to the Pope to confirm or deny any such offer from the Catholic Church.

VW BEETLE TDI:

The first week of Beetling has proved a pleasure for the Fants (especially when at the fuel pump).

Jack A. Roo (who has gained 7 pounds in two weeks)enjoys its back compartment for comfortable travel and has ample windows for sightseeing.

The vehicle received its first Las Vegas diesel on Saturday and was topped of with the addition of 7.9 gallons (its tank holds 14.5).

That amount was consumed from Wickenburg AZ (just out of Phoenix)to Las Vegas, some sightseeing, travel to the Egg & I, travel to a movie theatre last Sunday when celebrating Mrs. Fant's birthday and a week of commuting by Mrs. Fant. While not exact, probably a total of at least 350 miles was travelled . This calculates to an average of approximately 44 mpg. L.E. believes this to be a commendable figure when one considers last week required A/C on for every trip and the poor car had a half tank of contaminated fuel left from its top off in NM.

The vehicle's trip meter is now set and an accurate consumption figure will be available shortly. L.E. looks forward to making a batch of bio diesel from used fryer oil.

When getting the Beetle smogged he discovered that the smog facility's owner has used discarded cooking oil in his pickup for the past four years and thouroughly reccommends the habit.

At last, when diesel Beetling, the Fants may look smug Prius drivers squarely in their eyes and display pity for their apparently misguided choice of, and extremely ugly mode of transport.

It may not be too late for Las Vegas. New Artist.

Do not click on images to enlarge unless you desire to see larger images!

L.E. Fant of Las Vegas is helping a "starving local artist" achieve his dreams, L.E. Fant, therefore, provides the following:

First public display of Stephen Winter art is here and only with L.E. Fant of Las Vegas!!

Above are two of the first series of Winter's 2008 artworks which are soon to be auctioned on E Bay.

Winter's color palette is designed to evoke emotion. Color is all in his work.

L.E. Fant's superior readers may be first to own one of these paintings as they shall be first to be apprised of when the sale will occur!

POLITICAL MESSAGE (again), Lesser of two evils is not a sound voting strategy!

How do you get people to vote against their own self interest?
That's the trick!
One way is to make people believe in a dream.
That's what all of the mainstream politicians are doing - feeding that dream.
Obama is feeding a dream - a dream of change and renewal.
He's feeding a dream that the conditions that surround us - Iraq, the economy, the racial divide, the class divide in this country - that they are magically going to go away by voting for this centrist Democrat.
That is nonsense, of course.
Obama is not proposing any structural changes.
McCain is feeding us the dream, the fantasy of power and control.
That somehow the military might of the U.S. will prevail across the globe.
These are fantasies that are being fed by the politicians.
They are not so much lies, as delusions.
But we will have brought it on ourselves by supporting these politicians.
By ignoring any candidate or any ideas that might conflict with those dreams.
The Obama moment is a feel good moment.
It makes us feel good.
But the programs Obama is proposing - up and down and all around - are the same centrist Democratic positions.
The same people are going to be running the show.
All of the corporations are rapidly switching their contributions to the Democrats.
These are the words of the American novelist Russell Banks.

Shift the power from the few to the many.
Free our government of corporate domination.
Restore the sovereignty of an engaged people.
Don't fall for the trick.

Shift the power.
Feed the living, breathing people-powered alternative.

http://www.votenader.org/

Have a pleasant and safe weekend all you superior readers.

STILL NO RETURN CALL FROM HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR L.E. (since Tuesday) with advice regarding possibly dangerously elevated blood pressure.

This is extremely tiresome and vexating for L.E.