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Day 74 Happy Independence Day!

We’re free! But, freedom isn’t! Oh well, neither are gasoline and fireworks. Load ’em up!

Some reading as you go into this 234th birthday of America.

Scientists Discover Thomas Jefferson Wrote “Subjects” Before Replacing Word with “Citizens” when Drafting Declaration

Preservation scientists at the Library of Congress have discovered that Thomas Jefferson, even in the act of declaring independence from Britain, had trouble breaking free from monarchial rule.

In an early draft of the Declaration of Independence, the famous founder wrote the word “subjects,” when he referred to the American public. He then erased that word and replaced it with “citizens,” a term he used frequently throughout the final draft.

Fast Company | Video Suggests BP Literally Covering Up Oil Damage on Louisiana Beaches

There’s no question that BP has lied extensively over the past few months about the growing Gulf oil disaster. The company has bullied journalists, fudged numbers, and even deployed fake journalists to the Gulf to write about how everything is fine. Now BP may be literally trying to cover up oiled beaches by dumping sand on top of them.

WWTJD?

2 comments… add one
  • GentillyGirl July 4, 2010, 10:27 PM

    Darlin’, I need you for something. I need a geologic profile for the Deepwater Horizon. In 48 hours I plan to go for the fix There will be many giving energy. My goal is to close the Macondo forever. I need your help… I must know what I’ll be working with.

  • Maitri July 6, 2010, 10:35 AM

    I don’t have one, Morwen. Npt too familiar with the general stratigraphic column of this basin. Sorry!

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