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A Call to Gulf Residents: Send Us Your Impact Stories

July 10, 2010 – 1:13 pm | 16 Comments | 1 views
A Call to Gulf Residents: Send Us Your Impact Stories

So much has happened to our brothers and sisters in the Gulf region. We hear stories, snippets on the news, but do we truly relate to how devastating this BP oil spill has been to those individuals and businesses in the Gulf region? I am asking that anyone there who is willing to share their story do so here. They …

UPDATE: Kevin Costner Discusses Oil Spill on CNN

June 15, 2010 – 11:03 am | 4 Comments | 0 views
UPDATE: Kevin Costner Discusses Oil Spill on CNN

Let’s hope BP antes up quickly for this as Costner has put millions of his own money into development of something which seems as though could be of real value help in cleaning the Gulf Oil Spill.

Hurricane Season Looms For The Gulf

June 14, 2010 – 8:31 am | 10 Comments | 0 views
Hurricane Season Looms For The Gulf

Often it is the unknown which is so difficult to deal with, and another reality is that little research has been done on how storms affect oil spills. “It only takes one storm to wreak havoc,” said Chris Shabbot, meteorologist at Sempra in Connecticut.

Obama & The Oil Spill : Let’s Move Beyond It

June 10, 2010 – 3:25 pm | 14 Comments | 0 views
Obama & The Oil Spill : Let’s Move Beyond It

In essence, the media frenzy over the oil spill, and BP’s reaction to it, has left the President with a “public relations” disaster. Although the real blame should be placed solely on BP, it is Barack Obama who is feeling the heat from frustrated and angry Americans.

Sarah Palin: Lest We Forget

June 8, 2010 – 12:54 pm | 8 Comments | 0 views

The life of people who live in the Gulf region will be changed in many ways forever. Sarah Palin, why are you now so quiet?

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