Monthly Archives: December 2012

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/zynga-carries-planned-games-shutdown-200857237.html “The San Francisco-based company announced the “Petville” shutdown two weeks ago on its Facebook page. All the 11 shutdowns occurred in December. “The 11 titles shut down or closed to new players include role-playing game “Mafia Wars 2,” “Vampire … Continue reading →

“Scott Zarrow, a Tulsa attorney who as a member of one of the city’s most prominent oil-industry families not only served as legal counsel for many of its enterprises, but carried on its famous commitment to charity as well, died … Continue reading →

http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pennenergy/2012/12/marcellus-shale-most-productive-gas-field-in-2012.html?cmpid=EnlWeeklyPetroDecember282012 Marcellus Shale most productive gas field in 2012 December 27, 2012 By PennEnergy Editorial Staff “The Marcellus Shale, which stretches across New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland, has been the most productive natural gas field in the … Continue reading →

From The New York Times: E.P.A. Chief to Step Down, With Climate Still Low Priority http://nyti.ms/RjZUBd “Lisa P. Jackson is stepping down as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency after a four-year tenure that began with high hopes of sweeping … Continue reading →

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/26/us/26montana.html?pagewanted=2&_r=0&hp&pagewanted=all&pagewanted=print In the oilfield, a high school graduate can earn $40k+ while learning a trade and paying taxes. In college, many would spend (borrow) $40k/yr, learn no marketable skills and end up being a drag on the economy. Or join … Continue reading →

Ringed, Bearded Seals Listed Under Endangered Species Act Due Partially To Climate Change Concerns “ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two types of ice seals joined polar bears Friday on the list of species threatened by the loss of sea ice, which scientists … Continue reading →