Category Archives: Louisiana

Democrats, Corruption … and Pie

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Under normal circumstances, we might not notice when a small-state Democratic elected official resigns from office in disgrace. But in Martha Shoffner’s case, we’ll make an exception. Not out of schadenfreude, mind you, but an inquisitive exploration of the mind … Continue reading →

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Energy Week in Review

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

And what a momentous week it was: State Department issues its environmental report on the Keystone XL Pipeline. White House energy advisor warns of Sequester-related permitting delays. Trial of BP, Transocean and Halliburton begins in New Orleans. Shell suspends Arctic … Continue reading →

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Fact Checking Matt Damon’s ‘Promised Land’

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

I wasted $7.75 on Hollywood’s latest anti-fracking agitprop “Promised Land” (1) so you won’t have to. You can read movie reviews elsewhere. From what I’ve seen, they’ve been rather lukewarm. And in its first weekend of nationwide distribution, audience response … Continue reading →

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“Downtown Abbeville”: A Script Treatment for Louisiana Public Broadcasting

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

Earl Gauthier is the owner of Earl’s Seafood Shack near the square in Downtown Abbeville. Earl’s empire depends on the family oyster beds in Vermilion Bay, handed down to him over five generations. Preserving the seafood shack and the oyster … Continue reading →

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LNG and Natural Gas Exports: A Primer

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

Natural gas exports were unthinkable five years ago, but the shale gas revolution means more supply and lower prices. Cheniere Energy and others plan to export LNG, but political opposition looms. Continue reading →

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Chemical Safety Board Subpoenas Black Elk re: the West Delta 32 Explosion and Fire

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

We mourn the loss of life and pray for the missing worker. We wish the injured a speedy recovery. I am dismayed by a new development: U.S. board issues subpoena on offshore platform blast (Reuters) – A U.S. industrial accident … Continue reading →

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BP Reported Close to Settlement With U.S. Over Gulf Spill – NYTimes.com #rsrh

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

BP Reported Close to Settlement With U.S. Over Gulf Spill November 15, 2012 “LONDON — BP, the British oil company, is expected to agree to criminal liability on Thursday in the giant oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico two … Continue reading →

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LA-3 Runoff: It’s a Jungle Out There

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

In a Jungle Primary oddity, Tuesday’s election pitted two incumbent Republicans vying for a single seat in Louisiana’s new District 3 (Southwest LA). The results: Rep. Charles Boustany (R-Lafayette) – 45% Rep. Jeff Landry (R-New Iberia) – 30% Attorney Ron … Continue reading →

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Debate Watch Party, Louisiana Style #rsrh

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Judging from the picture below, it looks like they’re expecting quite a crowd. I’ll be arriving early so I can park in the driveway.

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Drain the Swamp

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

The heroes of Flight 93 didn’t have a week to conclude we were under attack on September 11, 2001. The attacks had no precedent. Flight 93′s passengers had scant shreds of information but a ton of common sense and the … Continue reading →

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