It’s the $3 billion difference that’s causing a lot of controversy. For the first time since the Department of Defense announced it will push the tanker contract into the next administration, top level pentagon officials speak out about the process… Continue reading
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Pentagon: Northrop Grumman's bid $3 billion cheaper than Boeing's
September 19th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Alabama Coastal News · Breaking News · Coastal News · Economy · National
Gulf oil rigs take beating from Ike
September 18th, 2008 · Comments Off
Oil industry Web sites were reporting that as of Wednesday at least three offshore rigs known as jackups remain missing and are presumed to be total losses and at least… Continue reading
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Rough day on Wall Street
September 15th, 2008 · Comments Off
The big news today is on Wall Street. The Dow is down 504 points at I write this. Many of us, myself included, have money tied up in 401k plans, stocks and other investments and we are watching nervously while… Continue reading
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Ike makes a direct hit on Galveston
September 13th, 2008 · Comments Off
Hurricane Ike made a direct hit on Galveston, Texas this morning at 3 am EDT as a top-end Category 2 hurricane with 110 mph winds. Although only rated a… Continue reading
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Ike's storm surge an extreme danger to Texas
September 11th, 2008 · Comments Off
Hurricane Ike remains a huge a dangerous Category 2 hurricane, and has changed little since this morning. Ike’s central pressure continues to hold steady at 950 mb, as measured by the Hurricane Hunters at … Continue reading
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Gulf Coast Music & Music Festivals
September 9th, 2008 · No Comments
The Gulf Coast has a rich and varied musical tradition. Here’s a list of websites which offer insights into the smogasbord of music available along our beautiful coast: Continue reading
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Down Mobile Way - circa 1935
September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
Here’s a bit of video nostalgia for those that love our Gulf Coast. Enjoy! Continue reading
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