Energy Politics

Archive for May, 2008

Death Race Houston: A Warning To Motorists Visiting The Energy City

Friday, May 9th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Consider this a public service announcement for visitors to the fine Bayou City: enter Houston streets at your own peril. I'm not sure what complicated evolutionary process occurred to create the ... Read more..

Mr. Peanut To The Rescue: Nigerian Rebels To Halt Attacks If Carter Mediates

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Former President Jimmy Carter and actor George Clooney have been asked to mediate talks between Nigerian rebels and the Nigerian government. What a combination! And the good news is, both of ... Read more..

I Don’t Think Rush Meant This When Singing About “The Spirit Of Radio”

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

I just heard on the radio that Houston-based rock and roll station Jack FM is giving away a royalty interest in an oil well as a promotion for the station. Now ... Read more..

The Oil Price Yo-Yo And Seeking Those Whose Concerns Are The Ones That Count

Monday, May 5th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

It goes up, then down, then up, then down. Strangely though, the yo-yo seems to smack the finger attached to the string up another inch each time it reaches its ... Read more..

Brother, Can You Spare A Gallon?

Thursday, May 1st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

It turns out energy is a greater concern to some Americans than the economy, the war in Iraq or even home foreclosures. In a recent Peter D. Hart Research Associates ... Read more..