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BP Rig Missed 16 Inspections Before Explosion This post was written by CBS News investigative producer Laura Strickler. Newly released government inspection reports show BP's Deepwater Horizon oil rig was only inspected six times in 2008 even though government regulations say drilling rigs should be inspected every month. In total, the rig missed 16 inspections since January 2005, according to the documents. An Interior Department official told CBS News a rig might miss an inspection because it's moving from one place to the next or there might be a delay from weather. Inspectors found five incidents of non-compliance at the...

Early in the 90’s, we saw a militarization of this area...and an enormous jump in the number of Border Patrol agents and their various apparatuses,” Velarde said. “In the case of Sergio Adrian Hernandez Huereka, he was killed point blank by a Border Patrol agent. It’s a very ... violent space, as we see the mix of people” and the “state repression that exists there in all its forms.” Velarde compared the U.S.-Mexico border to occupied Palestine. He said: “The similarities are so obvious, especially to somebody who lives on the border. The fact that they can justify deadly force...

Forget about the mess in the Gulf. Forget about the plunging U.S. and world economies. The question on everyone’s mind is “Who are Obama’s picks for the World Cup?” Until now, the U.S. president has remained above the fray, preferring to let others handle the day to day controversies that inevitably creep into these divisive contests. But he cannot remain on the sidelines forever. That puts Mr. Obama in a potentially explosive situation. Will he support the U.S.A., the purported land of his birth, will he pay homage to the traditional European powers, or will he root for some underdog?...

Theodore Trueheart (Teddy) would rather be sailing By Judi McLeod Monday, November 13, 2006 Truly named is the irrepressible Theodore Trueheart, pictured above on one of his good hair days. Theodore Trueheart is well named, because he comes at you straight from the heart. But don’t expect him to answer to anything but “Teddy” or “Ted” because Theodore Trueheart is only the name on his pedigree papers, and the always ready to gambol Teddy, much more casual than that, is one of the guys. Brine is in his blood. Teddy took to the sea as a mere pup, and longs...

June 09, 2010|By Dan Tracy, Orlando Sentinel Angry bicyclists are hoping to strike back and repeal a law taking effect in September that would force them to ride in bike lanes or hug the right side of the road. They've even enlisted the help of state Sen. Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, himself an avid bicyclist and tri-athlete. "I'm one of them. … I'm open to just about anything," Gardiner said, including filing a bill next year. And the bikers might not stop with just the law. Another possibility they are considering is doing away with bike lanes altogether. That could result...

JSC Today Headlines 1. Joint Leadership Team Web Poll 12. June is LGBT Pride Month 13. Weight Watchers at Work - Note Room Change ________________________________________ 1. Joint Leadership Team Web Poll Nearly 70 percent of respondents last week recognized "Deep Space" as the bogus Mission Directorate. Sounded pretty real though. You clearly believe that the head of BP is having the most difficult time with his public image by far. It may take a long while for that to be fixed. This week the question is about the recent SpaceX launch. Did they perform better than you expected? Just like...

Please send Bibi an email; let him know you are a US citizen who opposes our president and the regime and support Israel! http://www.pmo.gov.il/PMOEng/PM/write+to+PM/ Send a lot, forward to family members, overwhelm him with support!

Pentagon alert notification just popped up. Pentagon Metro entrance closed. Quick search of twitter shows police with guns drawn. Possible suspicious package. Hmm, wasn't there an alert from the FBI earlier this week about terrorists trying to disrupt things with fake suspicous packages.

Liberals Heads are going to spin and explode! Loved it from that women Mitt was on first...poor Mitt...he pretty much copied what Sarah has been saying for the past few weeks on her facebook..!

<p>Antipoverty campaigners in Japan proposed Wednesday the nation's own poverty reduction goals modeled on U.N. Millennium Development Goals, ahead of a House of Councillors election expected to be held in July.</p> <p>The 10-point Japanese version of MDGs worked out by civic groups introduce specific numerical targets for reducing poverty rates among Japanese, increasing the levels of minimum wages, boosting government spending for social security, securing housing for low-income people and enhancing access to education, among others.</p>

Senator Robert Hurt won the July 8 Republican Primary in the 5th Congressional district of Virginia. He will need our help to beat liberal Democrat Tom Perriello. Despite Perriello being wrong on the issues, the Democrats are giving him big money to try to keep Nancy Pelosi as head of the US Congress. I encourage you to visit Senator Hurt's website, sign up for his email alerts and donate money! http://www.roberthurtforcongress.com/ RPV Chairman Pat Mullins issued the following statement: "I want to offer my heartfelt congratulations to Senator Robert Hurt for winning the Republican nomination in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District....

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Stop the Durbin Interchange Amendment! Important Information about the Durbin Interchange Amendment 1. What is the Durbin Interchange Amendment? The Durbin Interchange Amendment is an addition to a large bill passed by the Senate called the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). The amendment was added at the last minute with little debate or discussion and was not included in the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection ACT (H.R. 4173) passed previously by the House of Representatives. Senate and House of Representatives are meeting in conference to decide what will be included in the final bill. This...

It was just announced that two women are missing from a casino in Columbia where Joran Van der Sloot was before going to Peru. Authoities from Columbia are travelling to Peru to talk to the serial killer. This according to reports from Aruban press people as related to Tim Miller who was at the newspaper when he found out.

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WASHINGTON, June 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Marines are trying to commit suicide at a record pace this year, despite a program begun last year aimed at preventing such attempts, Corps data indicate. Statistics indicate 89 Marines tried to take their own lives through May, most often by overdose or by cutting, USA Today reported. Projections indicate there will be more than 210 attempted suicides this year, military officials said. In 2009 a record 164 attempted suicides were recorded. The Marines last year introduced a training program for sergeants and corporals aimed at suicide education, urging them to learn more about...

<p>The concept might give diners pause before ordering a bowl of soup, but it appears the city is serious about spiffing up two former public toilets into some type of upscale al-fresco eateries.</p> <p>At a State House hearing tomorrow morning, the Boston Parks and Recreation Commission will ask legislators for their blessing to lease long term the “Pink Palace,” a gothic-looking former comfort station near the tennis courts on Boston Common, and the “Duck House,” a rodent-dwelling lavatory on the Muddy River in the Back Bay Fens that’s been shuttered for 24 years.</p>

Independence Caucus Southern California. Unofficial announcement, Orly Taitz has received the iCaucus endorsement for California Secretary of State. The official announcement will be sent later tonight!

<p>Europe still worships him and Washington's Obamatrons remain smitten, but former supporters are turning on the President, writes Toby Harnden.</p> <p>Well, at least he's still got Sir Paul McCartney. At the White House last week, the 67-year-old crooner was gushing in much the same manner as his own groupies did at Shea Stadium in 1965. "I'm a big fan, he's a great guy," McCartney told American critics of President Barack Obama. "So lay off him, he's doing great."</p>