The biggest oil spills EVER

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The biggest oil spills EVER

May 12, 2010

Right now, there’s so much press around the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that we forget that this has happened before, in massive quantities, and with massive repercussions. Having said that, as a native of the area, I’m devastated and praying every day for an end to this catastrophe.

Looking at pictures of the 10 biggest oil spills ever makes me sad and oddly happy at the same time.

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The biggest oil spills EVER

The biggest oil spills EVER

May 12, 2010

Right now, there’s so much press around the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that we forget that this has happened before, in massive quantities, and with massive repercussions. Having said that, as a native of the area, I’m devastated and praying every day for an end to this catastrophe.

Looking at pictures of the 10 biggest oil spills ever makes me sad and oddly happy at the same time.

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Is Kagan liberal enough? Strong enough?

Is Kagan liberal enough? Strong enough?

May 11, 2010

Or will she help block California’s Proposition 8, refuse to expand minority rights, or encourage some other as-yet-unknown conservative proposal? (hello, Arizona!)

They’re putting an awful lot of pressure on her also; asking her to lead a group with all different ideals and values, from all different walks of life. Is anyone else afraid she’ll crack under the weight of these demands?

Let’s hope that Elena Kagan turns out to stick to her guns, whatever they may be.

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The Legend of Lena to live on

The Legend of Lena to live on

May 10, 2010

Lena Horne, star of stage and screen, died today at the age of 92. Having grown up in a time of intense racial stress, she broke barriers to live her life her own way.

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Is Kagan liberal enough? Strong enough?

Is Kagan liberal enough? Strong enough?

May 11, 2010

Or will she help block California’s Proposition 8, refuse to expand minority rights, or encourage some other as-yet-unknown conservative proposal? (hello, Arizona!)

They’re putting an awful lot of pressure on her also; asking her to lead a group with all different ideals and values, from all different walks of life. Is anyone else afraid she’ll crack under the weight of these demands?

Let’s hope that Elena Kagan turns out to stick to her guns, whatever they may be.

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The Legend of Lena to live on

The Legend of Lena to live on

May 10, 2010

Lena Horne, star of stage and screen, died today at the age of 92. Having grown up in a time of intense racial stress, she broke barriers to live her life her own way.

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