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I keep hearing the argument that we environmentalists are blocking the construction of oil refineries, which is a big reason why gas prices are so high. I found this hard to believe, so did some research. I found a lot of information, but this site puts the key facts nice and concisely. Please at least read the excerpt so we can all gage more realistically where we stand.

Thanx,

Nance

http://www.tompaine.com/articles/2006/06/06/no_new_refineries.php

excerpt from the above link:

...the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association conceded at a May 23 Senate hearing on price gouging that gasoline supplies were temporarily tight. But the oil industry lobby went on to note that:

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I keep hearing and reading anger vented against the environmentalists and the liberals for not allowing drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge...and that drilling is the solution to our suffering at the gas-pumps. I didn't know enough about it, so I did a little research.

I found that if we sucked all the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil into barrels, the amount would only last the United States 10 to 12 months (at 2007 rate of consumption), if we stopped importing oil.

I've enclosed some links to interesting data, because I really liked learning about this stuff and think you will too (if you haven't read up on it yet).

I just wanted to say hello to all the AMP artist. I just sat here and went through the features and noticed the blog. So, here I am using it for the first time. I do not have much to say. I merely wanted to say hello to all.

Missy

Lost in a circle of feminine...
Dripping spit to shaking my head like a cartoon character...
Fast like my face doesn't exist...
Did I do that!?
Did I just say that?

Sitting in a classroom filled with energy that escapes my integritty...

I just want to taste the cream on the cake... but.

thoughts settle in into what I live...

I cannot taste...
the thoughts must be enough...

The feelings won't vanish...

The sites don't cease.

The intelligence splashes my imagination fills...

My poor imagination cannot take the overkill.

I sit up and focus.

I inhale and exhale.

I let my mind zoom into what I should be focused on...

I realize I am lost in a sea of beauty curling... like waves at the ocean in the morning before they arrive.

Sitting and relaxing, while thinking I may miss someone or something…
unsettles me…
But was I settled before I thought I was going to miss out?
What caused the feelings of missing out?

Shifting to focus on what I have, with the time to think about what I do not.
The time to feel I am missing someone or something, but…
I am not.
I miss myself.

I sit and breath and believe I am enough.
I relax and let what isn’t pass by.
I remember who sits and breaths in this air.
I am all I need to remember right now.

The time fades by with every molecule of something.
The moment shifts with every atom of all.
The feeling of missing is no longer here…
But the thought runs still like a lake untouched by wind.
The thought of what was won’t leave my presence.

my "Spontaneous Prose" response to a friend, and anyone else at large...

I saw this posted in the latest e-newsletter from Art4Development (find out more about them at http://www.art4development.net)

Change the Picture - exhibition and advocacy campaign
Exhibition: 14th July, Baltic Restaurant, 74 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8HA

PhotoVoice has embarked on its first postcard advocacy campaign using images and stories taken by sex workers and vulnerable women in the East End of London. Drawing attention to the hopes, dreams and realities of their life, the campaign will culminate in an exhibition bringing together policy makers, representatives from the justice department and service providers. For more information or to view postcards please go to http://www.changethepicture.org.uk
Or email April Coetzee: april@photovoice.org

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Letters to God: A project that started with two people has expanded. Listen to four best friends discuss their experience and read excerpts from their letters.

Interview with Jeffrey Finger: A musician, a teacher, a man that believes. Followed by his rendition of the song, Your Love is Extravagant.

I had an exhibition one month ago.I would like to share some phots of my exhibition with you. I enjoyed. and I hope you enjoy it too.