Hijack this thread!
It's about time someone mentioned.
bananas.
it's about time, I don't think anyone has mentioned them for years!
I know! I got banned for a while, not enough bananas they said!
It is possible I will not be getting any sleep at all, now.
Just make sure they don't get stuck together cause when you take them apart you will have a banana split!
Like a pirate I am jumping on board your ship to tell you that President Obama is on his way to the Gulf and that little oil pill will soon be cleared up - please read this important notice and understand that Obama is doing his best - God Bless America
Good afternoon,
Today I am travelling to Louisiana with President Obama to review the efforts currently underway to respond to the massive oil spill and to lend support to the region. The Administration's efforts have been relentless from Day 1, and I know the President is eager to return to the region to check up on the progress and meet with those most directly affected by this tragedy.
Yesterday, the President briefed the press and the American people on this disaster. You can watch the video of his press conference here:
To give you a sense of where we are today: We have about 20,000 people in the region who are working around the clock to contain and clean up this oil, approximately 1,300 vessels are responding on site, over 11 million gallons of oil-water mix have been recovered, and over 3 million feet of boom have been deployed to the Gulf region.
Earlier this week, the Federal Government gave BP the approval to attempt a "top kill" procedure – plugging the well with densely packed mud to prevent oil from escaping. It's too soon to tell whether this approach will be successful at reducing or eliminating the flow of oil, so we are exploring every reasonable strategy to try to stop this leak before the relief wells are finished.
For people living in the Gulf Coast region, for Americans across the country, and for the Obama Administration, the only thing that really matters is stopping the leak, cleaning up the mess, and restoring the Gulf Coast's environment and the livelihoods of the people who live there. We will not rest until we've done just that.
Those who are responsible will be held accountable. That includes not only the obligations BP and other responsible parties have, but also the commitment we have, as public servants, to build an effective framework for regulation that protects the American people and guards this country's natural splendor.
In case you don't have time to watch the video from yesterday's press conference, I want to reiterate a key point the President made, because while stopping the leak remains priority #1 at the White House, it's also important to recognize the need for longer-term solutions. He said:
Let me make one final point. More than anything else, this economic and environmental tragedy – and it's a tragedy – underscores the urgent need for this nation to develop clean, renewable sources of energy. Doing so will not only reduce threats to our environment, it will create a new, homegrown, American industry that can lead to countless new businesses and new jobs.
Here are two important resources to keep track of the situation:
The first is the website of the coalition of groups, led by the National Incident Commander for the BP oil spill, Admiral Thad Allen of the Coast Guard. It has a number of links to assistance for those affected by the spill and many other resources:
http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/
In order to keep the Nation aware of everything its government is doing in response to the spill, the White House has also created a web page that includes a daily report of the ongoing Administration-wide response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/deepwater-bp-oil-spill/
As the President also said, we are going to make sure this leak is stopped -- but our work doesn't end there. This Administration will use everything in its power to protect the safety and livelihoods of our fellow Americans in the Gulf Coast.
Sincerely,
Carol Browner
Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate ChangeDid someone mention bananas? I hardly noticed that.
I wonder how that works for a banana with a Gorilla in each ear?
Those Aussies are bananas!
Who saw the space junk?
Evidently it came down here somewhere. My brother is a murderer! and I saw it all: He killed a cockroach
Okay, I won't mention it!
Musta been one of them puny ants!
The bull ants in the Australian outback eat elephants!
I hear the also like bananas.
I would also like to provide my credit card details please. Where should I put those?
Just send them to me and I will relay them!
Logic, I don't trust you
(this sentence taken out of context should sound really weird)I'm ok Logic. Been busy lately, living the life
Don't remember when I've written something here... must've been ages ago...
Missed everyone hereGlad to hear someone has a life!
Missed your interesting viewpoint! It was refreshing!- Logic, I came up to one conclusion: if not for men, I'd have no problem in my life. But I'd have no joy too
Glad to hear someone at least remembers meWell BL, you know we men just live to aggravate women!
I am unable to recall everyone I have met here, but I do remember the ones that I found interesting in one fashion or another.
Anything special that brought you here today or did you miss the political and religious dronings?How could I forget those battles... A clash of the Titans, no other way to describe that
Just on the train for good 3 hours already, so have time to remember good old days.
You know that silly feeling you get when you read your own comments written maybe half a year ago?
- kimberlyslyricsposted 15 years ago
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Careful where you put that thumb!
Trust me I am most careful
I know this will shock many, and is the furthest thing from my mind too. I didn't want this to be repetitive, so ..........
Bananas!Would a jockstrap on a banana be called a fruit cup?
Why do you always bring up bananas logic?
Actually a jock strap is called a ball bag on bananas.Because earnest no one else ever brings them up!
Melbournites will soon own hubpages!
Can they afford to buy it?
I've seen a wicked butt or two, if fact I just saw one this morning!
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