BP has hired Akerman Senterfitt, Florida’s largest law firm with offices in Tampa, Miami, as well as New York, Los Angeles and other cities across the country. Cameron International, maker of the…
More Oil Drum buzz
A retired La. attorney suggests on The Oil Drum forum: “At least some of BP’s cleanup behavior seems to be an effort to maintain a claim of ownership on the spilled crude….
Buzz: Former champ in Vessels of Opportunity
Former boxing champion Roy Jones, Jr. is in the Vessels of Opportunity program this week. There are charter boats and commercial fishermen that are still waiting to be activated.
Short Film BP Doesn’t Want You to See.
Got the tip on this video from the Gambit Weekly. Shot by Robert M. Young and Edward James Olmos on a trip to the heart of the oil spill in the Gulf….
Daily Dead Wildlife Tally
Dead birds 885; Dead sea turtles 363; Dead mammals 44 Here’s the website: http://dailydeadbirds.com/
EOC: Beach Update June 18
Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key Update Friday, June 18 – 10:00 a.m. – Update #15 If you see tar or oiled debris on the beach. DO NOT PICK IT UP. Report it…
Andrews Institute on ESPN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gulf Breeze, Fla. (June 18, 2010) – With only eight minutes to go in the national semifinal game of the NCAA basketball tournament against Duke, West Virginia senior forward…
Buzz: Petition For Park
We are hearing that Marty Donovan and Jack Nobles are filing a petition to stop construction of the multi-use stadium for the Community Maritime Park. Update: Received calls from City staff that…
Emergency Bridge Loan Program
Governor Crist Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Businesses Affected by Gulf Oil Spill~Program provides $5 million in short-term funds to help small businesses in designated impact counties~ In an effort to…
Public Town Hall Meeting: Oil Spill Legal Guidance
On Wednesday, June 30, the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and WSRE will host a public town hall meeting focused on providing legal guidance in the oil spill claims process. The…
Press Release: Bare qualifies, opens HQ
Charles Bare Qualifies for Ballot and Opens Campaign Headquarters PENSACOLA, FL – June 17, 2010 – Today, Charles Bare entered the next phase of his campaign to be the first Strong Mayor…
“SOS: THE SCIENCE OF THE SPILL” Public Forum
UF IFAS Extension presents: “SOS: THE SCIENCE OF THE SPILL” Public Forum Wednesday, June 23 6 – 8 p.m. Sanders Beach Community Center 913 South “I” Street, Pensacola This is an opportunity…
More photos from Lafitte Cove, Pensacola Beach
We are getting these type of photos daily. Oil is in Santa Rosa Sound.
Nigeria: 50 years of oil spills
Yesterday the New York Times had a front page story on how 546 million gallons of oil have gushed into the Niger Delta over the last five decades, leaving rude-blackened swamps that…
Oil near Bob Sikes Toll Booth
Oil was found in the rocks between ECUA water tanks and the toll booth facility at approximately 4:30 p.,m. Thursday.
Local candidates as of June 17
County Commissioner, District 2 Dave Murzin (Qualified 6/16/10) Myra L. Simmons (Qualified 6/17/10) Karen Sindel (Qualified 6/17/10) George Touart (Qualified 6/17/10) Gene M. Valentino (Qualified 6/15/10) Santa Rosa Island Authority Thomas Campanella…
EOC Update
Escambia Disaster Response – Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Thursday, June 17, 5:00 p.m. – Update #48 (Day 59 of the oil spill response) * Report tar or oiled debris on the beach…
First 50 years of offshore drilling
A reader sent me this presentation. Have no idea who put it together, but it does have some good information. Definitely pro-oil. Read: 50 Years.
Bravo, Jeff Miller
Our Congressman Jeff Miller has called for fellow GOP Congressman Joe Barton to step down after Barton apologized to BP CEO Tony Hayward today. “I condemn Mr. Barton’s statement. Mr. Barton’s remarks…
Beach Update – June 17
Sorry, I’m late on posting this from the Escambia County EOC: Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key Update Thursday, June 17 – 11:00 a.m. – Update #14 * Winds from the north northwest…
