Prepare to be Shocked!
Written by Luke BurgessPosted October 31, 2005I just finished reading the latest issue of the Petroleum Review. It knocked my socks off.
The Logic of Industrial Parenting
Written by Brian HicksPosted October 27, 2005Chinese InfoTech and the Logic of Industrial Parenting.
China Scores Win for Capitalism!
Written by Brian HicksPosted October 26, 2005Today, the Chinese petroleum industry achieved a hefty victory in its drive to procure enough oil to keep China burgeoning for decades to come. Chinese company CNPC has taken over Canadian-based Kazakh oil firm PetroKazakhstan (PKZ.TO) with a US $4.18 billion buyout.
A Tale of Two Countries
Written by Brian HicksPosted October 24, 2005Picture a society of factories and filth. On city streets, the black smog is so thick, it's like sucking on an exhaust pipe.
Breakthrough Has Docs Talking Cancer Cure
Written by Luke BurgessPosted October 23, 2005Luke Burgess here. I'm currently on a mini-vacation in beautiful sunny Myrtle Beach, the land of Harley Davidsons and Shag dancers.
Hurricane Evacuees put Booze on Taxpayers Tab
Written by Luke BurgessPosted October 18, 2005Six weeks ago my blood began to boil when I heard that the federal government issued debit cards worth $2,000 to each adult victim of Hurricane Katrina.
Mao Money, Mao Money
Written by Brian HicksPosted October 17, 2005The first time I stepped into my hotel room in China, I didn't know why it was dark. Every room I had ever entered in an American hotel-at least ones that could legitimately be called "hotels"-had at least a table lamp lit to welcome me.
Autonomous Robots
Written by Luke BurgessPosted October 14, 2005How real is the possibility that one day self-governing robots will be able to complete the same tasks as humans? According to claims by a growing number of enthusiasts: very soon.
Al-Qaida Letter Outlines Future Tactics
Written by Luke BurgessPosted October 13, 2005Sometime over the past summer the U.S. military acquired a letter from Ayman al-Zawahri, Al-Qaida's second in command, to his top deputy in Iraq.
Gold and Platinum at Multi-Year Highs: Copper at an 18-year high
Written by Luke BurgessPosted October 11, 2005U.S. gold futures reached its highest point in almost 18 years yesterday at $482/oz.
New Energy Infrastructure
Written by Luke BurgessPosted October 10, 2005Despite the zeal of the environmentalist left, there's a possibly that the U.S will allow energy companies to build new oil refineries.
Heavy Metal Hedge
Written by Luke BurgessPosted October 6, 2005Over the past few days all of the major markets have experienced the proverbial tanking.
Gold Takes a Hit
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 27, 2005Gold has made some big gains in the wake of the hurricanes.
Dodged a Bullet
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 26, 2005As many of us watched football yesterday, the energy industry exhaled a collective sigh of relief. Initial damage assessments showed only limited destruction to oil and natural gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
A Honey of a Deal
Written by Luke BurgessPosted September 26, 2005A recent nationwide survey showed that Americans believe gasoline prices as the country's top economic issue.