Boycott BP, or Not - A Lesson in Distribution

A look at gasoline distribution and why a boycott of gas stations does not truly affect BP's bottom line. A reference in one of the comments:

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On the Tea Parties

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Greatest Living American Ignored

Today in Washington I was in the room as the greatest living American received a medal. George W. Bush, Nancy Pelosi and others were present. But will you ever hear this event occurred? To judge from tonight's major network evening newscasts, perhaps not.

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China will attempt to control the weather; Their next trick? Frakenstein...

China will fire rockets into the sky to scatter any rain clouds ahead of next year's Beijing Olympics to ensure perfect weather, state media said on Tuesday.

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Man flies 193 miles in a lawn chair

Guess that's one way to avoid the TSA screenings...

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Frequent Traveler: Lighting up in luxury may soon be latest in niche flying

Just as the smoke clears across Europe with nationwide bans on smoking in public places in most countries, Smokers' International Airways, SMINTair, www.smintair.com, has reaffirmed plans to offer nicotine addicts a 12-hour smoking break on flights between Germany and Japan by se …

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British Airways moves flights from Gatwick to Heathrow out of Dallas

British Airways will start direct service from D/FW to London-Heathrow starting March 30, 2008. This is good news and bad news.

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Iran's secret plan for summer offensive to force US out of Iraq

Iran is secretly forging ties with al-Qaida elements and Sunni Arab militias in Iraq in preparation for a summer showdown with coalition forces intended to tip a wavering US Congress into voting for full military withdrawal, US officials say.

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RAF Fighters Intercept Russian Spy Plane

Two RAF Tornado fighter planes intercepted two Russian "Bear" aircraft after what is a believed to be an attempted spy mission. The purpose of the Russian's intrusion is unclear.

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Pictures: First Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 emerges from paint shop

A Singapore Airlines A380 gets its paint job. Looks pretty good. :)

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Genes Take Charge, and Diets Fall by the Wayside

Research into the genetics of obesity indicates that each person has a comfortable weight range to which the body gravitates.

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Keeping Weapons Away From Insurgents

The 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment conducts weapons cache sweeps in order to achieve this goal.

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Shift Happens - We Live in Exponential Times

An interesting presentation about what we face in the coming years across the globe in the areas of education, technology, economics, population, and jobs.

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Senate a little skeptical of US Airways' bid for Delta

US Airways' bid for Delta airlines has hit a few snags as it goes through the Senate. To quote the article: "the committee chairman joked at one point about keeping distance between the dueling CEOs on the panel."

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Man's Google searches used against him in court

A man used denial of service and interference to gain internet access. His Google searches on the subjects were used in court.

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TSA may let non-fliers go to gates

A test is taking place at Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (and Detroit) to decide whether or not it is viable and safe for non-fliers through security to go to the gates at airports.

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Before flying China Southern, use the restroom

Because of increased pressure to relieve fuel expenditures (no pun intended) China Southern Airlines is asking passengers to use the restroom before flying with them. Blankets, pillows, and magazines will be minimized as well.

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