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New Iranian Sanctions, Will They Stop Israel?

New Iranian Sanctions, Will They Stop Israel?

The pressure on Iran is intensifying.  This week President Obama signed legislation tightening the sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran.  In addition, the European Union announced that by summer they will also be implementing a ban ... continue
Oil Prices Rise as Tensions Grow Between Iran and the West

Oil Prices Rise as Tensions Grow Between Iran and the West

Oil prices rose during January, with increases fueled by the stand-off between Iran and the west. Both sides have exchanged heated rhetoric in the last few weeks. The European Union has placed an embargo on all Iranian oil ... continue
Exxon Discovers 700 Million Barrels Of Oil in Gulf Of Mexico

Exxon Discovers 700 Million Barrels Of Oil in Gulf Of Mexico

In 2009 and 2010 Exxon discovered two oil wells and a natural gas deposit that are expected to contain 700 million barrels of fuel and on Wednesday the company finally revealed their find. According to the energy giant ... continue
Gas prices to finally drop somewhat in June

Gas prices to finally drop somewhat in June

Do you remember those halcyon days in 2008-2009 when gas prices hovered around $2 and it was awesome? They've been steadily increasing up until this January, when they began sharply increasing. (Prices for gas right now here on ... continue
BP snaps up Google terms to direct oil spill related traffic

BP snaps up Google terms to direct oil spill related traffic

Well, it looks like @BPGlobalPR isn't the only outfit with an oil spill related message to share on the internet. BP confirmed to ABC News that the company has been proactively purchasing search terms on Google and Yahoo ... continue
BP under investigation by Justice Department over oil spill

BP under investigation by Justice Department over oil spill

In a press conference announcement today in New Orleans U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said that the U.S. Justice Department is investigating BP for any criminal and civil wrongdoing when it comes to the oil spill in ... continue
National Geographic’s exclusive images and video of the Gulf oil disaster

National Geographic’s exclusive images and video of the Gulf oil disaster

What is happening in the Gulf of Mexico and BP's ongoing comedy of errors is nothing short of an unmitigated disaster. A disaster that we can't even begin to fathom the effects of as the oil continues ... continue
Twitter-Based Impersonator Exposed

Twitter-Based Impersonator Exposed

What may be Twitter's highest profile faker to date has been exposed. An Exxon Mobil "rep" popped up on the service last week to talk about the oil industry and take questions. "Janet," as she was called, ... continue