By eric on July 16, 2010
Written by Wayne Madsen
Friday, 21 May 2010 13:52
The Obama administration, already charged with providing political cover for BP in the Gulf of Mexico mega-oil disaster, is also charged with allowing BP to renege on agreements between the firm, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the state of Indiana to prevent pollution of Lake Michigan from the firm’s Whiting, Indiana refinery near Hammond
BP Gets Pass From Obama Administration To Potentially Pollute Lake Michigan | Oil Price.com
Posted in News
By eric on June 15, 2010
By Ben Popken on June 15, 2010 1:22 PM
For America, the BP spill in the Gulf is a “tragedy that never should have happened,” requiring, “the largest environmental response in this country’s history. In Nigeria, they just call it “Thursday.”
BP Gulf-Sized Spilling Occurs In Nigeria Annually, But Nobody Cares – The Consumerist
Posted in News
By eric on May 14, 2010
I though this was interesting. I have nothing else to back it up by and have mixed feelings about it myself.
A German biologist says that efforts to clean oil-drenched birds in the Gulf of Mexico are in vain. For the birds’ sake, it would be faster and less painful if animal-rescue workers put them under, she says. Studies and other experts back her up.
Gulf of Mexico Spill: Expert Recommends Killing Oil-Soaked Birds – SPIEGEL ONLINE – News – International
Posted in Animals, News
By eric on May 14, 2010
By Meg Marco on May 14, 2010 12:28 PM 0 views
It’s true that a scrub with Dawn dishwashing detergent is the method of choice for removing oil from various wildlife — but you really shouldn’t use it on your pets, says a Procter & Gamble spokesperson.
Dawn Is Best For Washing Oily Birds — But Don’t Use It For Pets – The Consumerist
Posted in Animals, News
By eric on May 14, 2010
By Ben Popken on May 14, 2010 12:46 PM 0 views
The bill to curb credit card fees that was being floated last night ended up
Senate Bill To Curb Credit Card Swipe Fees Passes – The Consumerist
Posted in Money Saving, News Tagged credit card
By eric on May 5, 2010
As you may or may not know, I am a avid supporter of wildlife and animals. This is the second screw-up BP made. How can a company not have a way to immediately cap it till they can permanently cap it? And contain the oil that has already spilled? This is totally ir-responsable. I am not sure if I will make it to this, but I can guarantee you I am going to avoiding BP because of the last irresponsible oil contamination to a full out boycott. We have animals, plants, and fragile ecosystems at stake here. BP does not care. The government does not move fast enough. I am so glad BP will be stuck with the bill. I will hope you will too do the same and find another responsible gas company to buy your gas from.
But don’t get me wrong, this oil spill will send gas prices souring and BP will make sure we pay for it in gas prices being the greedy people they are.
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Thursday, May 6, 2010
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5:00pm – 6:00pm
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BP Gas Station at 12 and Woodward in Royal Oak
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28992 Woodward Ave.
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Royal Oak, MI
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Description
Do you support clean energy? Are you angry and upset about the tragic oil spill off the Gulf Coast? Do you want offshore drilling to end? Do you live in Southeast Michigan??
Come and voice your opinions with us, loud and clear. We’ll be demonstrating at a BP Gas Station in the Royal Oak, MI area. Help us demand a moratorium on all off-shore drilling and hold BP accountable to cleaning up the Gulf Coast.
We will provide some signs but please consider making your own as well – or bring a mop or broom as part of our “Clean it Up” message.
Ideas for signs:
“Clean Energy NOW,”
“Moratorium on Off-shore Drilling”
“Off-shore Drilling is Dirty”
“Polluters Should Pay.”
This is our chance to stand together and make our message heard – let’s fight for a cleaner energy future!
PARKING:
Street parking is available on Linwood Ave, behind BP and the school, with entrances on both 12 Mile and Woodward.
Posted in Conservation, News Tagged BP, oil spill, Sierra Club, Sierra Club Great Lakes Program
By eric on January 1, 2010
Happy New Year everyone!! Please drink responsibly and be safe! If you see a drunk driver, please call 9-1-1 to report them.
Posted in News
By eric on January 1, 2010
Through January 2 in select areas, AAA again offers its Tow to Go service, which includes a free ride home if you’re not fit to drive. To use the service, call 800.AAA.HELP; a tow truck will be dispatched to carry both you and your car up to 10 miles. It’s free for everyone; you don’t have to be a AAA member.
PLEASE everyone have a Happy New Year! Please do not drive drunk, drinking or buzzed driving (is drunk driving). We do not want anyone gettin hurt or killed.
http://dealnews.com/AAA-Tow-to-Go-Free-ride-home-with-tow/339847.html
Posted in News
By eric on October 20, 2009
By Ben Popken, 11:28 AM on Tue Oct 20 2009
Every wonder what happens to the plastic trash in the streets after a big rain? Some of it gets washed out to sea and makes its way to the Pacific Trash Vortex, where it is fed to baby albatrosses by their confused parents.
http://consumerist.com/5385798/your-bottlecaps-found-in-dead-birds-bellies
Posted in Animal Cruelty, News