The sting we’ve been feeling at the gas pumps is small potatoes compared to the assault and battery waiting for us by the oil tank in our cellars. And by Inauguration Day in early January, we will already be at least a couple of oil deliveries deep into the winter. Demand for public...
We could certainly get half way there, and if we are smart about it then we could get that done before half of the oil is depleted. Even 70-80% replacement is feasible if we were to try. Beyond that level of repplacement, we can have more discussions in the 2030’s once we get u...
Ever thought about where the petrol in your car’s fuel tank comes from? That’s where the story of “Crude: The Incredible Journey of Oil” begins around 160 million years ago in the area now known as the Middle East, which was then covered by sea. UK: Govt to offer grants for ele...
There was a massive tank battle between Russian tanks and German tanks in World War II, when the Germans attacked a bulge in Soviet lines. The Russians won, and Germany never recovered from that defeat--a more decisive battle even than Stalingrad, the battle that denied Mid-Eastern oil to ...
The ASP, containing tank and artillery rounds, in addition to smaller caliber ammunition, set off a series of large explosions. About 100 troops from the 4th Infantry Division were reported to be stationed at the base at the time, but no injuries were reported. oldhippie on November 4, ...