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Teenagers cutting themselves

September 7, 2017

WHATS IN THIS BLOG: • Teenagers cutting themselves. • Anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. • What are the reasons, and how can parents help. • Kara’s discovery

Just to clarify: each of my blogs centers on one of three things: (1) Inspiration and Hope, or (2) Science and Energy, or (3) Health and Hiking. The last … More “Teenagers cutting themselves”

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Warren Buffet’s Big Money Bet on Occidental Petroleum Company

Warren Buffet may see business opportunities in carbon capture (CCS) growth in the US. This may be a safe investment in the short-term but in the long-term CCS looks to be impractical. Read the full article here.

Oil And Gas Profits Very High Once Again – What This Feels Like To Energy Consumers

Many consumers across the world see a huge disparity between their frugal purchase of energy at a higher costs and enormous profits made by oil and gas companies that produce this same energy. Read the full article.

Put Your Money On The Permian – The Phar Lap Of Oil And Gas Basins

Crude oil production from Permian basin. Source EIA.

Permian crude oil will grow steadily from 5.7 MMbpd now to possibly 8 MMbpd by 2030, and total U.S. production may reach 13.3 MMbpd by 2050. READ MORE

Five Things To Know About The Keystone Pipeline Leak In Kansas

Oil flowing from the pipeline leak into Mill Creek. Source: EPA

The Kansas spill, though relatively small, might encourage oil and gas people and environmental proponents to stop talking and listen to the other side – to seek what’s unifying rather than what’s polarizing. Read the full article here.

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“I have only heard the hype about fracking in the past and would say I was skeptical at best. Reading The Shale Controversy has given me a wealth of information on the subject. It is an enjoyable and not difficult read which is surprising as the subject is very technical. . . . I highly recommend The Shale Controversy if you want an expert’s view.” ~ Robyn Wilde Hood, Fashion Quality Manager, Adelaide, Australia

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“Ian is at his best when describing how people resolve spiritual differences as they strive to make their relationship work.” ~ Garrick Little, R&D Chemist (ret), Lincoln, Nebraska.

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