Author Archives: Steve Maley

OPEC: Shale Gas has ‘Large Potential’ #rsrh

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Steve Maley

OPEC: Shale Gas has ‘Large Potential’ "The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has conceded that shale gas has "large potential" in its latest report on the outlook for the global oil industry. "According to the Vienna, Austria-headquartered organization’s World Oil … Continue reading →

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Cuba’s oil fortunes bleak after 3rd dry hole, rig departure #rsrh

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Steve Maley

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/10/world/americas/rigs-departure-to-hamper-cubas-oil-prospects.html “Lee Hunt, a former president of the International Association of Drilling Contractors, said there were still potential opportunities off the island. The first Repsol well, he said, was not productive, but a subsequent study of the drilling results concluded … Continue reading →

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Urine as fuel? #rsrh

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Steve Maley

Now this really pi**es me off. Teens Create A Way To Use Urine As Fuel – Forbes Four teenage girls figured out a way to use a liter of urine as fuel for generating six hours of electricity. Fourteen-year-olds Duro-Aina … Continue reading →

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LA-3 Runoff: It’s a Jungle Out There

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Steve Maley

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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Ladies and Gentlemen, the Brilliant Chris Matthews #rsrh

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Steve Maley

It’s an ill wind…

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Carbon Taxes. That didn’t take long. #rsrh

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Steve Maley

Obama May Levy Carbon Tax to Cut U.S. Deficit, HSBC Says “Barack Obama may consider introducing a tax on carbon emissions to help cut the U.S. budget deficit after winning a second term as president, according to HSBC Holdings Plc. … Continue reading →

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‘Eco-Taxes’ Planned for a Second Obama Term?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Steve Maley

The issue of Climate Change has been a no-show in the 2012 election cycle; one would think that ManBearPig had been named an endangered species. But a two-year study commisioned by Barack Obama’s Treasury Department will recommend ways to “green” … Continue reading →

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Is there a Kim Jong-Bun in the oven? Rumor that Ri Sol Joo has “fallen pregnant”. #rsrh #dprk

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Steve Maley

Ri Appears as Pregnancy Gains Credence “Ri Sol Joo, the wife of Kim Jong Eun, has appeared in the North Korean state media for the first time in 50 days. … “It was the first time since September 8th that … Continue reading →

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North Korea Declares “Quasi-State of War” #rsrh

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Steve Maley

Daily NK – North in Nationwide Quasi-State of War The North Korean authorities have declared a quasi-state of war this morning, according to sources inside the country. … The period roughly matches that of South Korea’s ‘Hoguk’ military exercises, which … Continue reading →

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Free Hurricane Tip for My Friends in the Northeast #rsrh #acat

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Steve Maley

The single worst preparedness tip I heard this morning was on NBC’s Today Show. Some guy was telling listeners that, since they might be without running water for a few days, they should prepare for toilets that don’t flush. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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