tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19601020.post7890322132929712794..comments2023-11-05T04:34:10.303-05:00Comments on The Naked City: Long-time utilities staffer snags top jobUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19601020.post-49841549812586307132010-06-16T20:23:30.869-04:002010-06-16T20:23:30.869-04:00I'm hoping the two relief wells hit their mark...I'm hoping the two relief wells hit their mark in August and are able to shut down the well. But I think all we've got at this point is "hope". And hope is riding on the back of slim and none.<br /><br />6 days after this disaster happened, a UC-Berkeley professor estimated the size of the spill at about 1 Exxon Valdez every 5 days. His rough calculations have proved to be correct (they teach you math at Cal).<br /><br />There is new evidence that indicates the thousands of feet of well pipe below the sea surface are probably ruptured and will most likely fail before the 2 relief wells can reach the well itself. There is also evidence the 450 ton Blow Out Preventor (BOP) is tilting and might fall on its side.<br /><br />The collapsing well pipe (well bore) and a falling BOP would complete the scenario for a catastrophe of biblical proportions.<br /><br />What does it mean? That even if one of the relief wells is dead on target in August, they wouldn't be able to "kill" the well. The relief wells only work within a stable well pipe structure that can contain the pressure. The data we currently have doesn't suggest that.<br /><br />All of what BP is doing now is one gigantic science/engineering experiment. You make the call.<br /><br />We live in some insane times. The govt., news media, no one outside of BP knows exactly how much oil is in this field. Reports estimate the field at @2.5 billion barrels of oil.<br /><br />There are some veteran oil people who think this field will just bleed out.<br /><br />I'm trying to figure out, what will it take for America to change its behavior? Or are we just going to ride this sucker out?consultanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06212860754280555647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19601020.post-60396275625358666912010-06-16T10:38:43.044-04:002010-06-16T10:38:43.044-04:00Barry is a dedicated public servant with a success...Barry is a dedicated public servant with a successful career at CMU. He takes to heart the best interests of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. The community will benefit from his outstanding expertise in running the utility. Congratulations and best wishes, Barry.Pathmakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08686403952971230161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19601020.post-81739333384837163402010-06-15T21:21:47.965-04:002010-06-15T21:21:47.965-04:00He has so much knowledge and potential in him, I k...He has so much knowledge and potential in him, I know his success will be great. Wishing him all the best in this career. <br /><a href="http://www.jobsjobsjobs.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Jobs retail</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047654999781021399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19601020.post-3050805591075230932010-06-15T19:37:57.311-04:002010-06-15T19:37:57.311-04:00Wishing him much success.
I hope solar panels for...Wishing him much success.<br /><br />I hope solar panels for home, commercial & govt. bldgs. are in his plans.consultanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06212860754280555647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19601020.post-78273913391909262982010-06-15T15:44:48.453-04:002010-06-15T15:44:48.453-04:00We stole this guy, thank god!We stole this guy, thank god!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905878469946074190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19601020.post-63367331477864553352010-06-15T15:13:50.546-04:002010-06-15T15:13:50.546-04:00And just how much did this faux nation-wide searc...And just how much did this faux nation-wide search cost?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724304929284753847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19601020.post-54755401378957070662010-06-15T11:31:59.797-04:002010-06-15T11:31:59.797-04:00"“Barry’s knowledge of the system and experie...<i>"“Barry’s knowledge of the system and experience with the City coupled with his creative problem- solving solutions set him apart from other candidates,” says Walton."</i><br /><br /><br />In other words, he has first hand knowledge of the scam of utility bill payers and if he didn't get the job he might spill the beans. Govco can steal from you, and get caught, but still face no penalty.Ghoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099647823915879139noreply@blogger.com