Loren C. Steffy's Blog, page 38
August 28, 2012
Oil prices continue to fluctuate as Isaac churns toward land
The price swings are likely to continue as Isaac strengthens in the Gulf and heads toward land.
August 27, 2012
Isaac’s advance roils oil, gasoline markets
As Isaac continues to churn its way toward the coast, it's likely to be a volatile week in the energy markets.
August 23, 2012
Romney plan touts collective delusion of energy abundance
Talk of `energy independence' is more political pandering than a realistic energy outlook.
CVR shareholders remain under Icahn’s thumb
The billionaire investor has essentially acquired the company without paying a premium.
August 20, 2012
Maybe we should rename it the `Political Petroleum Reserve’
Obama wouldn't be the first president to tap the reserve to offset what amounts to rather routine price fluctuations, but in the past, such moves have had mixed results.
August 15, 2012
The Lost Ship Model: A new purpose
A long forgotten ship model becomes the symbol of one-man's determination to start a new career, and an inspiration to a generation of students who have followed him.
August 14, 2012
The Lost Ship Model: New discovery
After more than 40 years, a ship model that played a key role in making Texas A&M the world's leading institute for nautical studies is one its way to Texas.
August 13, 2012
The Lost Ship Model: the journey begins
This week on the blog I’m going to be doing something different. Rather than discuss business for the next few days I’m going to be writing about the effort recover a ship model that my father built in the early 1960s. The model, of an Egyptian vessel from about 1400 BC, was one of the [...]
August 8, 2012
Out with the clean, in with the dirty: exporting natural gas and importing oil
Shale drilling has unleashed an apparent abundance of natural gas, but is it simply a commodity governed purely by the short-term concerns of the free market, or is it a valuable natural resource that could provide a cleaner, more secure fuel supply that would reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil?
August 7, 2012
How mergers can boost executive pay
CEOs strategically use mergers to boost their stock-based pay, a recent study found.
