Despite reports by experts that initial testing had proved positive, the brown shrimp season has gotten off to a poor start. A government source confirms the catches are down dramatically, and because of the high cost of gas and the low price for gulf shrimp, some fisherman have already given up one week into the season. “It’s the worst I’ve ever seen for a shrimp … Continue reading Brown shrimp season starts with a whimper…
Turns out the government’s estimate of 4.9 million barrels of oil leaked into the Gulf of Mexico may not be as entirely accurate as we were all led to believe. This really should come as no surprise, especially when it is understood the estimate translates directly into fines…money, and more importantly, British Petroleum’s money. For each barrel of oil leaked into the Gulf, BP must … Continue reading 4.9 million barrels of oil…estimate too low? BP made sure we’d never know
Please click on the following, collection of news stories from various sites around the web: More cops taken into custody today in Danziger Bridge Shootings, cover-up – Times Picayune Federal government’s stance on dispersants questioned – Times Picayune Public Confidence Hits New Low For President Obama – Huffington Post Gingrich Says He’s seriously Considering White House Run – Chicago Tribune Meet the Man Who Made … Continue reading Headlines for the day…
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