BP officials say they're capturing even more oil from where that offshore rig has been leaking in the Gulf of Mexico. A second containment vessel is being readied, along with a special ship that can burn off some of the oil. Back on shore, there are new questions about whether BP is dragging its feet in settling claims from fishermen and others who say their livelihoods have been shut down by the oil spill that began seven weeks ago. Source Link
High tech will meet big politics in the Golden State this fall, as two former technology company leaders are now officially on the ballot in California after primary election victories. Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman will be the Republican candidate for governor to replace the outgoing Arnold Schwarzenegger. And GOP hopeful and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina will challenge incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer in the U.S. Senate race. Source Link
It's the bad guy in many a diet , but not all saturated fat is the same, and results of a new study suggest that saturated fat from dairy products may protect your heart. Swedish researchers say that those in their study who consumed more milk fat had a lower risk of heart attacks, and benefits were greater for women than men. The research was funded by the U.S. National Dairy Council. Source Link
