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Date: May 29th, 2010

“Top kill” procedure on Gulf oil spill has failed

29 May, 2010 (23:15) | Energy, Environment, Religion, Technology | By: ricjames

Dammit. BP admitted defeat Saturday in its attempt to plug the Gulf of Mexico oil leak by pumping mud into a busted well, but is readying yet another approach after repeated failures to stop the crude that’s fouling marshland and beaches. BP PLC Chief Operating Officer Doug Suttles said the company determined the “top kill” [...]

The culture war of our times: free enterprise versus government control

29 May, 2010 (09:01) | Economy, Human Interest, Politics | By: ricjames

Loudoun’s own Randy Minchew is a one of those guys who speaks softly but says important things – it’s generally wise to listen carefully. He pointed me toward an editorial in the Washington Post from this past Sunday and, while it took me all bloody week to get the chance to read it, I’m certainly [...]