Riverside Bank To Give Away $5000 In Free Gas

Riverside Bank is giving away $5000 in free gasoline. This was posted from the Tampa Bay Online website: The contest begins on Friday, Aug. 1 and ends on Sept. 30. One winner will be selected from the bank's 61 locations throughout 10 Florida counties - Volusia, Lake, Brevard, Polk, Indian River, Highlands, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach.



To enter the contest, individuals should visit any Riverside Bank branch and complete an entry form. They do not need to be a Riverside customer and do not need to open an account. The promotion is open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older as of Aug. 1. Employees of Riverside and their immediate families are not eligible.

$5000 in gas is about two weeks worth of gas but it is free. FuelMode will continue to find all free gas giveaways and let you the reader know about them. The few and the proud readers.

But, what if you don't live in Tampa, Florida? First, count yourself lucky and then see if you have any friends who live in the area who can sign up for you. Split the gas with them.

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I'm kidding about Tampa.

$1000 Utility Bill After Wrong Meter Reading

Houston resident Trang-Dai Hoang usually receives a $60 utility every month. She recently, however, open her Counterpoint Energy bill and it was $1062.

According to the link below, the Hoang family will have to pay the bill. But don't worry, Counterpoint Energy has arranged for them to pay it off in installments.

See, that stereotype of companies being cold hearted just ain't true.

LINK:

THE ENTIRE STORY PLUS VIDEO FROM HOUSTON NEWS 11.

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Who Are Oil Speculators?

If you've been watching the news, you no doubt have heard that politicians are blaming oil speculators for the rising price of a barrel of oil.

Who are they? Where did they come from? Do they wield as much power as The Silver Surfer?

Below, are a series of links explaining oil speculation.

LINKS:
AP EXPLAINS OIL SPECULATORS
SEATTLE PI.COM
SIX MYTHS ABOUT OIL SPECULATORS
NPR ON OIL SPECULATORS WITH AUDIO

VIDEO:
BLAMING OIL SPECULATOR BY THE BIZ FLOG





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Santa Cruz Man Steals Electricity To Grow 132 Marijuana Plants

According to Santa Cruz County Police, a man Stephan Fisher, has been stealing electricity and water to grow 132 marijuana plants in his basement. Sgt. Steve Carney states: "His power bill was like $40 a month when it should have been $1,000 a month."

How did the pothead do this? He switched his meter with a dummy meter stolen from a construction site and the extra energy didn't register.

Now, before you start scouting construction sites in your area, I found out this is illegal. Yeah, it broke my heart too. Dammit.

LINK:

THE ENTIRE ARTICLE ON FISHER PLUS OTHERS DOING THE SAME THING

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Bush Lifts Offshore Oil Ban With Executive Order

President Bush, the second one, recently lifted the ban on offshore oil drilling. In this video, the president challenges the Democrat controlled Congress to also lift its legislative ban which will make offshore drilling legal.

Democrats strongly oppose this measure.

John Tesh Gives You Gas

Josh Tesh, musician I guess and talk show host, is giving away $500 in gas cards a day to listeners of his talk show. That's enough to get a half a tank and a Starbucks.

Can you win more than one card daily? What gas stations are participating? Does John Tesh really have a radio show? Well, for answers to these questions and more follow this link for details about this gas giveaway.

FuelMode is in no way affiliated with The John Tesh Show. Yeah, believe it or not.

Hotter Than Google...It's Uranium Stocks

With the cost of crude rising and falling and the Middle East unstable, there is growing talks in Washington to build more nuclear power plants.

As Joe Wilson knows, you need uranium yellowcake to power a nuclear facility. So now is the time to stock up on uranium. Those of you in Iran and North Korea need not apply. Uranium stocks are rising.



The cost of uranium in 2003 was $10.78 a pound. Now? Go see!!! LINK

Gas Theft On The Rise

Gas theft is on the rise. Say it ain't so. In this video I've jacked from YouTube, a reporter from KETV in Nebraska, tells how theives brake into fuel tanks at gas stations to steal gas.

Yes, theives are that stupid.



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What Is Clean Coal Technology?

Clean coal technology or CCT is one way to increase energy production in the world. China has embraced this tech as it is one the world leading coal importers.

But what is CCT? How does it work? Why should we use it? Why does President Bush support it? Is anyone reading this blog?

THIS ARTICLE GIVES A SOLID EXPLANATION OF CCT---LINK

We Should Drill More In Alaska...For Oil

IMHO not only should we drill for more oil in ANWR but also off the coasts of Florida and California. Alternative fuels should be a part of our energy policy but not the whole solution. No doubt. The American population is not getting any smaller and as the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina showed, we still rely heavily on fossil fuels.

We shouldn't ask other oil producers (OPEC) to boost their production when we can. It's similar to asking your neighbor for a loaf of white bread when you have two loaves of wheat on top of your fridge.

An acre, which is a common measurement of land area, is equal to 43,560 square feet.

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is 20 million arces. That's almost as big as Michael Moore.

Ladies and Gentlemen...The Fuel Cost Calculator

This may be the greatest invention since porn. It is the Fuel Cost Calculator and it calculates fuel cost around the country. Created by The AAA. That stands for the American Alcoholics Administration. Don't quote me though.

IT IS THE FUEL COST CALCULATOR---LINK

WHAT IS ANWR? PART ONE

ANWR is short for Alaskan National Wildlife Refugee. No, Artic National Wildlife Refuge. Many Republicans and many Americans of both parties want to drill for oil in ANWR. Many Democrats and many Americans of both parties do not want to drill for oil in ANWR. Depending on your point of view, the area designated for drilling is either a barren wasteland or the most magical place on Earth.

ANWR is 19 million acres and supporters of drilling only want a tiny part of about 2000 acres to explore for oil. To date, most amendments allowing for exploration have been voted down by Congress.

As of July 2008, both presidential candidates, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama both oppose drilling for oil in ANWR.

Wait a minute? Why am I writing about it then? Oh yeah, gasoline is hovering around $4.00 a gallon and looks to go higher. So, which presidential candidate will cave in on this issue?

The following video is pro drilling. The only data it leaves out is how much oil exists in ANWR.

The Energy Information Administration (whoever the hell they are) and President George W Bush have said that ANWR could produce about a million additional barrels of oil or 27 million gallons of gasoline a day.

President Bush On Gas Prices (Video)

Yes, George W Bush is still president. In this video posted at YouTube, the president speaks in details about the rising price of oil, gasoline and Gummy Bears. Remember, however, that he ain't gonna be president after Jan. 09.

So, take everything he says with a grain of salt and pay more attention to what Senators John McCain and Barack Obama have to say on this subject. You know, those two guys running for president this year.

But, you don't have to do anything I say, I'm just a blogger.

Natural Gas Powered Limousines And Stuff

Hollywood stars, wanna-bes, and starlets are now endorsing compressed natural gas powered limousines. Stars ranging from Brad Pitt to the guy who played Screech on Saved By The Bell have bought conversation kits to convert natural gas to compressed natural gas. "It's cool." said Tyra Banks, star of America's Next Top Model. "Now, if I can keep Kate Moss from huffing my gas tank."

THE REST OF THE STORY IS HERE---LINK

MORE ON NATURAL GAS POWERED CARS, TRUCKS AND ASSES---LINK


The picture to the left is not a natural gas limo. But it is funny.

Is Someone Stealing Gas Out Of Your Car?

According to several news reports, yes, gas theft is on the rise. People stealing gas from your car, SUV, truck,motorcycle or lawn mower.

With the price of gasoline rising, and with it creating higher food cost and with that less spending money at casinos, more people are now stealing gasoline than ever.

Well, I imagine most law abiding people will continue to grin and bare it and pay out the ass for gas. However, if a gallon of gas goes to $5.00 or above...

LINK:

GAS THEFTS ON THE RISE AS PRICES RISE

SALES OF GAS CAPS ON THE RISE ALSO

Is Ethanol A Big Joke On Americans

First, I'm just a blogger. This blog isn't the end all for the conversation we all are having about lowering gas prices. I'm just a blogger. I gather stories, video clips, pictures and such and try to arrange them in an entertaining way.
That's it. So, if I hurt you feeling questioning Ethanol. TFB.

Is Ethanol a big joke on the American people? After all, you're paying to subidize it. You're paying for it at the pumps. You should know all there is about it.

John Stossel, of ABC NEWS, did a report about Ethanol in 2007 that as relevant today.

So, how corny is Ethanol?

VIDEO:
JOHN STOSSEL ON THE MYTH OF ETHANOL

$12.00 A Gallon Gas? Come On!

Forget about $12.00 a gallon gas. What about $5.00 a gallon? Can you imagine paying fifty dollars and only getting ten gallons of gas? Paying $100 and getting 20 gallons?

If gas ever reaches $12.oo a gallon as it is speculated in the article linked to below, this country will be in the middle of a major recession. (Well, I'll be in a major recession.)


LINK:
SPECULATION ABOUT $12.00 A GALLON GAS

Why Is There A FuelMode?

In 2005, this blog was called FuelNet and I blogged about the rising gas prices and how to deal with them. Gas leveled out then at about $2.50 a gallon. As much fun as it was blogging about gas prices, I sincerely thought that the price of gas would not, should not and could not get any higher.

NOW, as you can see on our charts here, oil is at $134.oo a barrel. Everyone, not just people in California, will probably end up paying $4.oo a gallon. None of the presidential candidates have a solution. Well, a solution I endorse. How high will gas go?

This is why FuelMode exist. To chronicle this great gas crisis and to highlight solutions. Uh, solutions that work.

Five Ways To Lower Gas Prices

The Heritage Foundation recently uploaded a video on how to lower the price of gasoline. Not to be outdone, the staff at FuelMode has worked all afternoon to hammer out our own list of how to afford gasoline.

1. Grow wings like Angel of the X-Men and fly everywhere.
2. Bum a ride to work, to the grocery store, to church etc.
3. Marry a millionaire.
4. Wait a minute. Marry a billionaire.
5. Negotiate with store owners. It could work.

Video:
Heritage Foundation Five Ways To Lower Gas Prices



Agree or disagree?

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John McCain (R) Talks About Gas Prices

Senator John McCain (R) recently discussed on The O'Reilly Factor what he can do about the rising price of gasoline. It was very enlightening and won't get him elected president.

Good luck in November.

A little relief? Thanks.