The site of that oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico isn’t in the path of Hurricane Alex, but rough waters are shutting down clean-up efforts and leaving more beaches vulnerable to the sticky mess on the Gulf waters. Skimmer boats are back on shore because waves are too high to continue surface clean-up of the oil. Crews continue to drill a pair of relief wells in hopes of stopping the spill that began over two months ago. Source Link
You can now count gas station operators among those getting compensation for damage to their businesses after the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Independent dealers who sell BP products say they’ve been the victims of boycotts by angry drivers who want to punish the company. BP is offering volume discounts and a cut in credit card fees to help dealers make up for the loss in sales. Source Link
That 16-year old girl who failed in her bid to sail solo around the globe is back home in California some two weeks after her dramatic rescue on the other side of the world. Abby Sunderland says there were moments when she was terrified during the five-month voyage that ended when a fierce storm in the Indian Ocean broke the mast of her sailboat. Sunderland says her next goal is on dry land -- where she wants to earn a drivers license. Source Link
