Oil spill disaster flags tech hubris and safety gaps
A presidential commission probes the BP spill and its aftermath, warning that rapid deepwater drilling outpaced cleanup tech and regulation. Experts say disaster stems from hubris, neglect, and flawed risk assessment, not intention, with safety lagging behind innovation.
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Navy blimp surveys Gulf oil spill area from Alabama coast
A Navy airship began oil spill patrols in the Gulf of Mexico with Coast Guard oversight. Commander Tony Lombardi said initial flights ran along Alabama’s coast and will expand as weather allows. The 178 foot blimp flies at 300 to 500 feet and can hover. Crews radio boats when oil or wildlife is spotted. The craft, run by a Navy contractor, is staffed by the Coast Guard and has already identified a boom needing repairs.
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This Day in History July 12 Highlights
On July 12 1862 Abraham Lincoln signed a Medal of Honor bill. Dates include 1543 Catherine Parr's marriage, 1690 Boyne Battle, 1812 Hull's Canada entry, and 1909 income tax passage with ratification in 1913.
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Dry & Store aids in West Texas humidity
Moisture and earwax cause hearing aid malfunctions in West Texas as heat and perspiration rise. Dry & Store removes moisture overnight, reducing repairs, improving diaphragm response and battery life, and offering safe storage. Contact Randy Pat Russell or Kathleen Hietpas at Audio Acoustics Hearing Center for details.
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