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While the big story in the news remains the BP Deep Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, there is another 'crisis' brewing in our own backyards. Once the dust settles in the Gulf, be prepared for President Obama and the green fringe to set its sights on homeowners that use gasoline-powered tools to maintain their pristine landscapes and annually commit spills greater that the Exxon Valdez. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), "Each year, more than 17 million gallons of fuel are spilled during the refueling of power lawn and garden equipment." The...

Proponents of the big government regulation and control of Americans' lifestyle choices are beginning to realize their 'in your face' approach isn't quite receiving the warm reception they expected. As cash-strapped cities and states across the nation increasingly attempt to plug gaping holes in their budgets by passing "sin taxes" and flat-out bans on sugar-sweetened beverages, freedom-loving citizens are protesting these nanny state efforts to curb their "bad habits" by purchasing and drinking even more soda and sports drinks, Slate.com reports. Citing evidence that suggest sin taxes tend decrease consumption of certain food and beverages deemed 'unhealthy' by nanny state...