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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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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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Marvin Gaye-Mercy, Mercy Me (the ecology)

With the oil spill is the gulf and everything else happening to “Mother Earth” around the world, I think this is a good choice for today. Listen to the lyrics. It’s unfortunate that we have not gotten our acts together about … 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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