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xquisit1985 profile image67

Greed Fueled Oil Sales and The War in Iraq

That is to say, that since the beginning of the war in Iraq in 2002 the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel has sky rocketed to the highest rates in history. (AP Network News 2005) This is partly due to...

0 comments    life politics united states
Huey Long "The Kingfish"71

Huey Long The Kingfish

Here you will find all you need to know about the former Louisiana governor and United States senator. Who was Huey Long and what was he all about? Why was he called "The Kingfish"? Why was he assassinated?...

1 comment    louisiana huey kingfish
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The effect of oil deregulation law (Republic Act No. 8479)

Most of us know that the standards measure for petrol products, crude, light sweet etc.....is the BBL (barrel). This is exactly equal to gasoline. Whether it is a milk or molten uranium or gas or crude...

3 comments    law philippines oil companies
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effects of taxation and price controls on the oil companies

>             Oil companies provide a good that everybody uses indirectly or directly. Our modern world needs energy and crude oil, which these oil companies provide, and are also used in...

1 comment    taxation oil companies
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Oil Rig Life: Oil Drilling Rig Jobs

Rig Life. What does it take to work on a drilling rig? It really takes a hard working, easy oing person to succeed on the rigs.

4 comments    life jobs drilling
catwhitehead profile image73

High Gas Prices, Explained

Why are we paying such ridiculously high gas prices? If we have to drive any distance to work and there's no public transportation available, we only have two choices--quit our jobs or pay the price. Oil...

1 comment    money automotive oil
caspert69 profile image72

Similarities and Differences of the Great Depression and The Current Recesssion

Today I was asked to put together a piece on current recession compared to the great depression of the 1929. First thing to point out in this case is there was similarities. However i would also like to...

8 comments    business finance politics
Don Simkovich profile image65

Shell, Chevron, Mobil: Which Brand is Better?

You’re driving along a freeway or interstate and you’re looking for a gas station so you can: a) fill up your car b) go to the restroom c) get a cup of coffee d) get something to eat or soda to...

1 comment    los angeles gasoline shell
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George Bush Legacy

All murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets. – Voltaire Never has a president of the United States been engaged in as many outright, verifiable lies that have...

47 comments    politics news government
Pithole, once America;s first oil boomtown, is a peaceful grassy field today. 73

Oil, a Chaotic Affair

  America's chaotic affair with oil began 150 years ago. On August 27, 1859, among the wooded, rolling hills and serene farms of northwestern Pennsylvania, the first successful oil well was completed. The...

0 comments    oil american history titusville
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