Friday, July 11, 2008 by Myke.

Many of you have asked me to express my thoughts on what I would do when it comes to fossil fuels.  As this appears to be a huge political war and everyone has an opinion about it, I figured I would express my feelings.

I currently work in the Natural Gas industry and I am very proud to be working where I am.  We focus not only the business and our employees but we also focus on the environment and the future of this country.  I received a message today from a fellow employee and this is what he had to say.

We all need to be informed.  Natural gas is the cleanest burning of all fossil fuels.  Sun and wind will not supplant fossil fuels in the immediate future.  Coal contributes twice the carbon dioxide to the atmosphere as a fuel compared to natural gas.  We can develop natural gas using technology that mitigates the environmental impact.  If reducing our carbon footprint is a priority, natural gas has a key role.  As a nation, we will need all sources of energy to change our current dependence on foreign oil; we send 700 billion dollars annually to other countries to feed our need for oil (in 1970 we imported 24% of our oil – this year, we will import 70% of the oil we use).  We make up 25% of world oil demand with only 4% of the population.  We need to conserve, but we also need to figure out how to run our country on domestic energy.  That is a tall order.   Eliminating natural gas drilling is counterproductive to that endeavor.

That is one of the best statements I have heard in some time.  We do need to focus on our country and our countries resources and economy. We send all of this money to other countries when we could be spending that money on exploration and production of our own land. We do need to conserve, that is why I ride the Light Rail train everyday to work. I am doing my part, are you?

Why is it that the industry that is trying to help this country is also the same industry that everyone is attacking?  Simple, it is political agendas and misinformed people not letting the general public know all of the facts. If the general public knew the entire fact then certain political figures would not be in the position they are in. We need to stop this misinformation and lies and start spreading the truth. Americans can and will handle the truth.

If you would like more information and facts about exploration and production in the US, please feel free to email me. I am more than happy to share them and explain them.

If you found this story to be of interest, then please read my Global Warming story (I know that Gore will not read it).

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Friday, July 11, 2008 by Myke.

I would first like to say that not only did I say it but so did Travis.  Comcast is filtering traffic and they should not be doing so as it is not their business.  Especially when they do not let you know but say to you, “It is your equipment, not ours that is causing your issues”.

So let me start by dancing around in the best white boy routine possible…running man…sprinkler…tug-o-war…lawnmower…while “Play that Funky Music White Boy” is playing in the background.  Second I would like ot say to Comcast, “Please do not try and lie to the technical community out there that was faithful to you for years.  We promoted you and used you for personal and business accounts.  Now I am no longer your customer and I have also taken a total of 38 folks with me in the last 6 months.  Enjoy your sanctions/punishments by the FCC.” 

FCC Chief Says Comcast Violated Internet Rules

Several readers sent in word that the FCC chairman, Kevin Martin, is calling for sanctions and enforcement actions against Comcastfor resetting BitTorrent traffic. “Mr. Martin will circulate an order recommending enforcement action against the company on Friday among his fellow commissioners, who will vote on the measure at an open meeting on Aug. 1… Martin, a Republican, will likely get support from the two Democrats on the commission, who are both proponents of the network neutrality concept. Those three votes would be enough for a majority on the five-member commission.”

FCC chairman says Comcast punishment will serve as warning to other Internet providers

Na na na na na na, stick your head in doodoo.

You can find this story from the following two links.  Please read and enjoy, and always remember…Qwest - The spirit of service…and the best Internet available.

FCC Chief Says Comcast Violated Internet Rules

FCC chief hopes Comcast sanction serves as warning

Just for grins, here is another story about the FCC gut check to Comcast.

FCC - Have a Comcastic day

UPDATE: TorrentFreak.com - Comcast Uses Hacker Techniques

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