Tag Archives: Nevada

Drill Baby Drill!: Oil Discovered in Nevada

Posted on October 29, 2012 by The Political Hat

     Drillers in Nevada have found what they call “an ocean of oil” in Hot Creek Valley in central Nevada, east of Tonopah. Initial data suggest a pool of 187 million barrels, though billions of barrels may be possible, including pools … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update (8th day of 14)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by The Political Hat

     In Clark County (the home of Las Vegas and 70% of the state’s population), the Democrats have about 86 to 88% about of the raw vote lead they had in 2008.  With turnout this year 30% above what it was … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update (1st Week of Early Voting)

Posted on October 27, 2012 by The Political Hat

     After the first week of early voting, the Democrats have a statewide raw vote lead of ~28 thousand with a third of the vote in. The numbers in Washoe are about even, with the Democrats having a 1040 vote lead), … Continue reading →

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A University Wastes $450,000 to Stop Smoking on Campus; People Light-up as Usual

Posted on October 21, 2012 by The Political Hat

     A couple of years ago, the Department of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) received a Federal grant of $450,000 to push a no-smoking policy on campus.  “Tobacco Free UNLV” ceased to exist after it blew through … Continue reading →

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