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Arctic Oil Photos Scientists Wikipedia: Arctic Refuge drilling controversy

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Energy News Recap: Scientists Warn Against Arctic Oil Drilling; Palestinians Install Renewable Energy Despite Opposition; More
Mon 13 Feb 2012
/CC BY-ND 2.0 Past energy sources continue plodding onward to an inevitable if slow demise, while the future of energy is researched in MIT labs, deployed in the California desert, and installed in... (photo: US Coastguard)

Palestinian children fill plastic bottles and jerry cans with drinking water from a public tap at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in the southern Gaza Strip refugee camp on September 23, 201. (Photo by Ahmed Deeb/wn)

Climate Development Environment Photos Wikipedia: Natural resource

Al Jazeera
Co-operation in a world of scarce resources
Mon 6 Feb 2012
From competition among hunter-gatherers for wild game to imperialist wars over precious minerals, resource wars have been fought throughout history; today, however, the competition appears set to... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb)

shell oil

Tampa Bay Online Sun 5 Feb 2012
Shell has high hopes for Arctic drilling
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — It's the billion-dollar question in Alaska for 2012: Will this be the year Shell Oil begins large-scale offshore exploratory drilling in Arctic waters? Two months into 2012, the... (photo: Creative Commons / Lee Jordan)
Alaska Business Economy Photos Wikipedia: Shell Oil Company

U.S. President Barack Obama is seen during the G8 Summit, in L'Aquila, Italy, Thursday, July 9, 2009

Seattle Times Sun 29 Jan 2012
Pow! Presidential race goes to moon
The record shall reflect that, in the 2012 presidential campaign, the shark was officially jumped at 9:25 p.m. EST Thursday. That's when Reuters - placing itself at grave risk of being confused with a... (photo: AP / Haraz N. Ghanbari)
Elections Photos Politics Space Programme US Wikipedia: United States presidential election, 2012 timeline

An Occupy Wall Street protester confronts a police barricade at 14th Street and Broadway in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011.

The Guardian Sun 29 Jan 2012
Police use tear gas on Occupy Oakland protesters
Police said they used tear gas after protesters pelted them with bottles, rocks, burning flares and other objects Members of the Oakland Police department form a line... (photo: AP / Darryl Bush)
California Photos Police Protesters Wikipedia: Occupy Oakland

Life's a tag: 2012's most surprising holiday destinations - and the best time to visit them

The Independent Sun 29 Jan 2012
Life's a tag: 2012's most surprising holiday destinations - and the best time to visit them
By Lisa Markwell Whether you enjoy a trip to L'Albereta depends on whether you like lying on a sun lounger in a verdant landscape, eating rich food and drinking sparkling... (photo: WN / Marzena Jazowska)
Food Holiday Photos Tourism Travel Wikipedia: Holiday

2010 Toyota Prius photographed at the 2009 Washington DC Auto Show.

Bloomberg Wed 18 Jan 2012
Toyota Prius Wagon Outsells GM Volt
Toyota Motor Corp. (7203) scored a quick victory in 2011 as U.S. deliveries of its Prius v wagon in 10 weeks topped sales of General Motors Co. (GM)’s Chevrolet Volt... (photo: Public Domain / IFCAR)
Auto Motor Photos Toyota Wikipedia: Toyota Prius

In this photo provided by Greenpeace International, Greenpeace International global head Kumi Naidoo, left, and an unidentified person hold a banner aboard a boat near an oil rig in the Davis Strait, off Greenland's west coast, Friday, June 17, 2011.

The Guardian Wed 18 Jan 2012
Greenpeace urges government to halt 'reckless' Arctic oil rush
At a special House of Commons hearing, ministers will be asked to reconsider support for Cairn Energy drilling in the far north Greenpeace activists protesting against... (photo: AP / Greenpeace International, Jiri Rezac)
Environment Oil Photos Pollution Wikipedia: Arctic

Tanker with crucial fuel delivery arrives off Nome

Austin American Statesman Sat 14 Jan 2012
Tanker with crucial fuel delivery arrives off Nome
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A Russian tanker has spent weeks muscling its way through hundreds of miles of Bering Sea ice several feet thick to get fuel to Nome. Now comes... (photo: U.S. Coast Guard photo )
Alaska Fuel Photos Russia Tanker Wikipedia: Bering Sea

Anchorage, Alaska 2009.05.13
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	Man pleads not guilty in Ozaukee hit-and-run case Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
	U.S. Navy eyes stationing of ships in Singapore Daily Press
	US marks 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Breitbart

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	TransCanada aims for 2015 Keystone XL start CBC
	Obama’s Wish List for Energy The New York Times

Killer whale - Orcinus orca - spy-hopping in the ice. (Ark Animal Photo) KLeo

What do killer whales eat in the Arctic?

United States Marine Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich arrives at a court room at Camp Pendleton with lead defense attorney Neal Puckett Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 in Camp Pendeton, Calif.

Deal sees Haditha Marine sentenced to just three months

A police boat sails by the grounded cruise ship Costa Concordia, off the Tuscan island of Giglio, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012.

Costa Concordia may have missing unregistered passengers, official says

Lines drawn in Alaska's oil tax debate The Wichita Eagle
O.C. union backs deputy who killed unarmed Marine The Los Angeles Times
White House threatens veto of GOP's highway bill Breitbart
U.S. Marines’ latest controversy degrades the America The Miami Herald
Mierzwa appointed director of the Port of Galveston The Business Review
Galveston Appoints Mierzwa Port Director Journal of Commerce
OC deputies union gives version of Marine shooting The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Marine Corps drops charges in friendly fire case The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Schilling delivers two deep-ocean systems The Business Review
Congressional Philadelphia Daily News
'Act Of Valor' Premiere: U.S. Navy Seal's Red Carpet Arrival Huffington Post
Transportation boosted to top of political agenda North Jersey
3 Marines dead, 4th critical, after car hits tree Fresno Bee
Shoring up roads, bridges, transit systems boosted to the to Star Tribune
Morning Take-Out The New York Times
Marine veteran found after 2 days in Oregon snow Kansas City Star
EPA finalizes ban on cruise ships dumping sewage in Californ Contra Costa Times
Cruise ships banned from releasing sewage along Calif. coast The Miami Herald
Cruise ships banned from releasing sewage along California c LA Daily News
Service at UW for Marine killed in Afghanistan Fresno Bee

People from Shell Petrol Station - Istanbul

Groups appeal Shell air permit granted by EPA

File - "The damaged Blow Out Preventer (BOP), along with the Lower Marine Riser Package (LMRP) Cap, have been removed from the Gulf of Mexico and are currently on board the Q4000. The BOP is considered evidentiary material, and is now under the supervision of the Deepwater Horizon Criminal Investigation Team and FBI Evidence Recovery Team." - National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen.

The escalation of BP's liability

Demonstrators hold a picture of U.S. President Barack Obama and signs during a demonstration outside the Bella Center, the venue of the U.N. Climate Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, early Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009.

Environment: Ten Things Obama Must Do

Buccaneer Energy Scoops Up Key Permits at Cook Inlet Rig Zone
A new oil boom? The Examiner
U.S. gaining energy independence Seattle Times
Scientists Worried By The Rush To Develop Arctic Oil And Gas The Street
Shell CEO Says Arctic Focus On Alaska, Greenland Rig Zone
French Company Pushes for Uranium Mine in the Canadian Arcti Treehugger
Obama Unveils Energy Initiatives In Las Vegas Huffington Post
Obama SOTU Addresses Clean Energy, Environmental Policy Huffington Post
Republicans eye highway bill as vehicle for Keystone Daily Press
As heating oil soars, users shiver Ohio
On Our Radar: Compensation for Yellowstone Spill The New York Times
Five Facts about the Keystone XL Pipeline The Examiner
Oil and Herring Don't Mix Huffington Post
Ultra-harsh Alaska Winter Prompts Fuel Shortages The Street
Shell Anticipates Alaska Drilling by Summer Rig Zone
AP Interview: Dow not surprised by Olympics furor The News & Observer
Oil spills remain in the news The Examiner
Q & A: Discussing rising gas prices with Gregg Laskoski of G The Examiner
What if a supertanker tanks? Canada Dot Com
Trans-Alaska oil pipeline could last 50 more years, judge sa The News & Observer

Schlumberger

Schlumberger in Russian Joint Venture Deal

HSBC

HSBC Warns of Economic Challenges Even as Profit Rises 66%

President Barack Obama shakes hands with the audience after delivering remarks at the General Electric plant in Schenectady, N.Y., Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. Obama traveled to the birthplace of the General Electric Co., to showcase a new GE deal with India and announce a restructured presidential advisory board to focus on increasing employment and competitiveness.

PYLE: Obama's employment policy alter egos

TNK-BP to Boost Arctic Output with $4B Investment Over 3 Yea Rig Zone
TNK-BP to Boost Arctic Output with $4 Billion Investment Ove Rig Zone
Road, rail bill hailed, scorned The Washington Times
Romney focuses on Obama, Gingrich on Romney in NV Atlanta Journal
Truck Weights, Size to Be Considered in House Transportation TT News
New Report by Agency Lowers Estimates of Natural Gas in U.S. The New York Times
Arctic ice melt lifts hopes for Russian maritime trade The Star
Energy Plays Key Role In Obama Speech WPXI
Energy plays key role in Obama's State of the Union CNN
Republican candidates on the issues The Boston Globe
Republican presidential candidates on the issues The Boston Globe
Positions of the Republican candidates, in brief The Boston Globe
Cairn Teams Up with Statoil to Explore for Greenland Oil Rig Zone
Republican candidates and energy The Examiner
Revelations, endorsements GOP primary tightens up in South C The Wichita Eagle
Romney suddenly facing rockier GOP race Ohio
Suddenly Romney's on the ropes as developments rock GOP race The Wichita Eagle
From abortion to war, a look at the positions of the Republi Star Tribune
US seeks stronger democracies, partners in Africa Atlanta Journal
The right stuff STL Today

British actress Andrea Riseborough poses at the photo call for the film W.E. during the 68th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

Andrea Riseborough: rise and shine

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ground nuts and seeds make delicious pancakes, cookies, or pie crust

Face lift: Toyota Yaris 5-door (Germany). Yaris has been built and marketed in China by GAC-Toyota since July 2008. Two engine options have been provided: the 1.3L and 1.6L VVT-i.

Automakers have best U.S. sales year since 2008, report says

Focus shifts from China's currency to its other trade polici The Los Angeles Times
>Interview: Designers of JammerUp Roller Derby Board Game Wired News
‘I exorcise the characters' Gulf News
Bubble Curtains: Can They Dampen Offshore Energy Sound for W National Geographic News
Five Dishes at Kutsher’s Tribeca The New York Times
CheapOair.com produces a script of movie title travel deals The Examiner
Red Carpet Ready for the Grammy’s at Fred Segal in Santa Mon The Examiner
Peter Hoffmann Responds to Your Questions About Fuel Cells The New York Times
Television review: 'Smash' on NBC The Los Angeles Times
LBO's 'Maria de Buenos Aires': Love disappears The Examiner
SF's Dogpatch pier district braces for renewal The Tribune San Luis Obispo
BATS goes from Spontaneous Broadway to Romantic Comedy tonig The Examiner
No. 18 Saint Mary's survives scare, beats SD 84-73 The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Facebook's culture: 'The Hacker Way' Sydney Morning Herald
Cactus may give farmers a cure for poisoned crop land PhysOrg
'American Idol' Recap: Portland Comes Alive Rollingstone
Buccaneer Energy Adds 25% Stake in Alaska Project Rig Zone
US House Republicans Move To Expand Oil Drilling Rig Zone
'Soul Train' Spin
Steve Aoki Returns To His Roots The Examiner

Aerial view of the vessel Discoverer Enterprise as it recovers oil from the riser insertion tube approximately 85 miles off the coast of Mobile, May 17, 2010, following the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion.

Gulf currents aided breakdown of oil after BP spill, study says

Oil Rig

Oil Rig Sinks Off Russia; 49 Missing

So Much for the Polar Bears - Arctic Drilling to Begin

So Much for the Polar Bears - Arctic Drilling to Begin

Arctic Oil Drilling Threatens Polar Bear Birthing Grounds Huffington Post
Judge allocates time for start of oil spill trial Fresno Bee
AP Interview: Shell hopeful for Arctic drilling my SA
Danson delivers his take on Duke The Columbus Dispatch
Weekly US oil, gas rig count down 11 to 1,997 Austin American Statesman
Alaska hardest hit by Obama energy policy The Washington Times
House Committee Approves Five-Year Transport Plan Journal of Commerce
Day in pictures: 3 February 2012 BBC News
In the House, a transportation train wreck The Los Angeles Times
Arctic Ocean Wildlife Need Your Help Huffington Post
With trial pending, BP asks judge to cull experts Palm Beach Post
Webb, Warner renew offshore drilling call Daily Press
California welcomes back oil industry production The Examiner
Underwater oil rig 'factories' planned to beat catastrophic The Daily Mail
Brown ordered firing of regulator who took hard line on oil The Los Angeles Times
McManus: A Gingrich presidency? The Los Angeles Times
Brown ordered firing of regulator who cracked down on oil fi The Los Angeles Times
Weekly US oil, gas rig count unchanged at 2,008 Austin American Statesman
Obama calls for expanded use of natural gas The Los Angeles Times
Judge: BP contract shielded Transocean in spill Fresno Bee

File - Afghan National Army soldiers train at FOB Lonestar which is located in the Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan. FOB Lonestar overlooks the foothills of Tora Bora where it is believed many Taliban and Al Qaida insurgents regularly cross.

Al Qaeda weakened, Iran a threat, U.S. intelligence officials say

Valentines Day Chocolates from 2005

How about some chocolate covered fish or krill oil for Valentine's Day?

U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the Australian Parliament in Canberra, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011.

Obama, Congress begin 2012 in oil pipeline dispute

Snow Chance Early Next Week (tracking a winter warming trend Star Tribune
John Boehner's Lies About KeystoneXL The Examiner
Sea Lions Entangled In Debris (DISTURBING VIDEO) Huffington Post
On Our Radar: V-Day Advice The New York Times
Auto Recyclers, Exempted From State Rules for Years, Begin t The New York Times
Bonding out: Making companies pay up front for potential env PhysOrg
Dems hit lax fed drilling oversight The Guardian
Congressional report critical of oil, gas drilling oversight Austin American Statesman
APNewsBreak: Dems hit lax fed drilling oversight The Guardian
Hatcheries vs. Wild Salmon The New York Times
Natural Gas Drilling Oversight Is Lax, House Democrats Say I Huffington Post
Mine research links fish deformities to selenium my SA
APNewsBreak: House Democrats cite lax oversight of oil, natu Star Tribune
APNewsBreak: Dems hit lax drilling oversight lax Palm Beach Post
Feds: Few pipeline plans account for river risks my SA
New beach water rules: Enough to make you sick The Miami Herald
Creating value proposition for sustainable solutions in the The Examiner
Exxon completes pipeline work after Montana spill my SA
Court: California gay marriage ban is unconstitutional Tulsa World
Komen exec quits after funding flap Tulsa World

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