Offshore drilling life on Perdido platform described
The 160 Shell workers on the Perdido oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico live in a 12 hour shift regime with 14 days on and two weeks off. They enjoy meals laundry gym and a free restaurant yet face isolation at 200 miles from shore. Production targets progress toward 100000 barrels daily from 35 wells while safety sessions remind of BP 2010 disaster.
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Obama delays debt limit request amid congressional talks
President Obama postpones seeking a $1.2 trillion debt limit increase at lawmakers urging to align with the January return. White House wants to avoid default but faces a 15 day objection window with Congress. In Pyongyang Kim Jong Un is named Supreme Commander signaling power consolidation.
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Foul play suspected in Maine disappearance
Police in Waterville and Portland investigate the disappearance of 20 month old Ayla Reynolds from her father’s home with foul play now suspected. Authorities say the case has evolved from a missing child inquiry into a criminal investigation after she was last seen on December 16.
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Parents held responsible for underage drinking
New York AP report warns parents can be liable for underage drinking at home even if they are unaware. Stephen Wallace of SADD notes authorities rely on social host liability laws, risking lawsuits fines or jail for hosting teens who drink. He supports stricter messages to deter youth alcohol use.
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Fuel becomes top U.S. export as refined oil surges
U.S. Census data show fuel exports including gasoline diesel and jet fuel rise to the nation’s leading export for 2011 surpassing aircraft. Higher crude prices and strong gasoline costs push export value to about 88 billion dollars while volumes increase.
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U S fuel exports lead in 2011 with strong gains
Through October 2011 the United States exported 117 million gallons per day of gasoline diesel jet fuel and other petroleum products up from 40 million a decade earlier. Experts say higher exports reduce domestic supply cushions and push gasoline prices higher while demand for fuel remains weak.
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