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A Mississippi Yankee in BP’s battered court

If you have an interest in the new BP CEO Bob Dudley, this is a very good article by Nick Carey and Matthew Bigg of Reuters. Special Report – A Mississippi Yankee in BP’s battered court | Reuters.

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BP to set aside $32.2bn to cover oil spill costs

Mr. Heyward has been banished to Russia (should be the Moon, right?). Dudley is in as CEO in October. With all the domestic coverage, I thought it would be interesting to read some information from the home of BP, the United … Continue reading

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Anger, Frustration on the Rise Amid Gulf Coast Oil Disaster

PORT SULPHUR, La. This Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans will be packed with nearly 300,000 people, as the National Education Association holds its annual convention. Folks from across the country will descend on the Crescent City for three days of … Continue reading

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Kimmel Compares BP To Al Qaeda

I have been quiet in writing anything about BP and the Gulf disaster. Jimmy Kimmel , however hit the ball nicely on his show. Kimmel Compares BP To Al Qaeda VIDEO.

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Ex-oil rig worker on BP spill: ‘An opportunity’ for African-Americans

Jerome Ringo is an interesting man. His views on th oil spill are unique and intriguing. Ex-oil rig worker on BP spill: ‘An opportunity’ for African-Americans.

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Americans Don’t Do Sacrifice Anymore

Interesting article. The American spirit seems to be infected by greed and selfishness in many ways. I do not think the sacrifices of the “Great Generation” during WWI & WWII can ever be repeated. Is altruism dead? Bob Cesca: Americans Simply Don’t … Continue reading

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‘People are calling for his head’

American politics in the 24 hour news-cycle has become like the weekly National Enquirer. It is composed of “professional” politicians who want to look good for the cameras and make provocative and  sensational statements. In this case, Joe Barton reached way too far. He wanted … Continue reading

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In Nigeria, Oil Spills Are a Longtime Scourge

 I admit that I have been unusually quiet about the BP disaster in the Gulf. This article in the New York Times peaked my interest. Nigeria, as well as most of the African continent is extremely rich in natural resources, however we … Continue reading

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BP Spills Coffee

The folks at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre has created a brilliant skit that is really funny and drives home BP’s incompetence. http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/play/6472/bp-spills-coffee

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Willie Walsh, British Airways CEO, Turns Down Six-Figure Bonus

Would this happen in America? I don’t think so. Mr. Walsh, unlike the “crisis incompetent” Tony Hayward of BP has masterfully in this action has turned lemons into lemonade by declining to accept his bonus. It has been tough for British Airways, they … Continue reading

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