Choose Your Gas Provider Wisely *UPDATED*

[originally posted August 2005]Purchasing your gas from companies that don't import oil from the Mid East will lower the overall cost of gas - only if done in large numbers!Companies that import Middle Eastern oil:Shell............ 205,742,000 barrelsChevron/Texaco......... 144,332,000 barrelsExxon/Mobil............... 130,082,000 barrelsMarathon/Speedway... 117,740,000 barrelsAmoco............................62,231,000 barrelsCompanies that don't:Citgo.......................0 barrelsSunoco...................0 barrelsConoco...................0 barrelsSinclair.................0 barrelsBP/Phillips...............0 barrelsHess................0 barrelsARC0......................0 barrels(information from the …

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Enough is Enough Idaho – Bad Representation in Need of Correction

Once again, 2 animal fighting bills fail in Idaho; HB 232 and 233, felony cockfighting and dog-fighting bills. Making Idaho the only other state besides Wyoming where dog fighting is not a felony. The bills had the support of the small faction of Idaho Democrats, but did not have a single Republican supporter.The failure of …

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Trail Creek Hot Springs in Idaho Revisited – 8 New Pictures!

Sunrise at Trail CreekIt was a slow drive in thanks to thick fog and semi-slick roads, but well worth it. The Warm Lake Highway was in pretty good shape save for a few sections of road coated in crusty snow and slick ice. After parking, we slid down the icy path from the pullout to …

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Time to Take Action!

The Latest Action Alerts!Idaho roadless areas at risk: Learn more and take action!Roadless Wilderness in Idaho at RiskExxpose Exxon again by writing a letter to the Editor of your local paper: Click here to get started!Ask your Senators to support Endangered Species Day Resolution: Take action! Send a letter or make a call here!Save America's …

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Pine Burl and Fire Crew Hot Springs Revisited

Pine Burl Hot Springs in IdahoMuch better than last time...What a great time of the year for a hike and a soak. Pine Burl proved to be in excellent shape, a large improvement over the last time I was here. Even better - no trash was found! Wow! Another plus was that the silt levels …

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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Safe – Huge Victory!

The House dropped the ANWR off the budget bill thanks to intense pressure from 22 Republican Congressmen, every single Democrat Congressmen and millions of pro-environment activists!While this victory is HUGE - we need to maintain our guard over the ANWR. There are Senate and House members already trying to find another way in.Happy Soaking & …

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