President Obama isn’t happy at all with the guidelines in place for oil and gas pipelines. As a result, he is calling for changes to be made. This is sparking a great deal of controversy. The review into these guidelines is the result of a recent explosion in California. There have also been numerous injuries and explosions in recent years due to procedures regarding the oil and gas pipelines.
Don’t expect any huge changes to come down the wire any time soon though. With it being an election year there is …

Lindsay Lohan has been required by law to complete random drug testing. According to her recent tweets she admits that she has failed recent testing. While she should realize the consequences of such actions, she has been recently spotted out there on the town enjoying herself. Many wonder if this is her last fling at freedom because she knows the judge in her case won’t be happy with her failing those tests.
One of the repercussions of her failed drug tests is that she won’t be able to travel for work. …

Paris Hilton has pled to possession of cocaine and will have one year of probation due to a plea bargain made on her behalf. She plead guilty to a lesser charge which makes it a misdemeanor rather than a felony. The stipulations of this probation though state if she is arrested for anything over that a traffic violation during that year the remainder of the probation sentence will be revoked.
Other requirements include a fine of $2,000 and 200 hours of community service. Hilton is also being mandated to complete a …

If you are a believer in second chances, then you are likely behind Michael Vick and his return to the NFL. The star has been in the spotlight since he was accused of dog fighting involvement. He was convicted and served his prison sentence. The NFL has agreed to re-instate him but he still has plenty to prove.
Many are surprised that Vick is going to be the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. It is speculated that will be a temporary position though until their original starter, Kevin Kolb, is …

Brad Keselowski took the spotlight by earning the pole position for the Sylvania 300 which will take place in New Hampshire. This is a huge benefit as it could mean a top place finish for Keselowski. The position on the track for starting out plays a vital role often in the outcome of the race.
This is the first top 10 finish for Keselowski so he and his team are very excited about it. He won that top spot over Clint Bowyer by less than a 10th of a second. This …

President Obama is taking further measures to get tough on financial behavior that is illegal or unethical. He has selected Elizabeth Warden to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This organization is one that will fight for the rights of all people. Warden has long been a strong advocate for the middle class.
One of the main efforts of this new entity is going to make sure that the practices of mortgage lenders are straightforward. Another huge effort that will be overseen involves the new credit card laws that have been …

Rumors have been flying since the last Presidential election that we haven’t seen the last of Sarah Palin. In a recent presentation she gave in Iowa, she gave some indicators on her own that we will be seeing her in the running for President in 2012. The event in Iowa was actually one of the biggest fundraiser events held annually for the Republican Party.
The fact that Iowa is also one of the biggest states to getting onto a Presidential ballot through early voting can be viewed as an indicator that …