Oil cos shut output in Gulf Nov 9, 2009
The LOOP also continues receiving via pipeline 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) in oil from the Mars and Thunder Horse production platforms in the Gulf, Hestermann said. "We may not be offloading tankers Monday and Tuesday as well," she said. (India Times)
Corporate Round-up: Essar Oil adopts aggressive plan Nov 9, 2009
The company is currently producing 11,500 barrels of oil per day and is on its way to ramp it up to 125,000 bpd by June 10 in three phases. Based on the current oil prices, this level of production could earn annual sales of over Rs 13,000 crore that can earn net profit of around Rs 3,400 crore. (India Times)
Murder suspect released from jail, but judge revokes bond next day Nov 7, 2009
It appears the two were having an argument and it turned deadly, said BPD Capt. Joe Culpepper. BPD put out a warrant for Sampson s arrest, and Sampson turned himself in on Oct. 2. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
BPD rescue badly beaten woman Nov 7, 2009
A baby was also found in the house and was taken into Office of Community Services custody, according to a BPD spokesman. Capt. Joe Culpepper said a call came in at approximately 8:30 p.m. last Monday that a woman was being held against her will and was being beaten by her boyfriend. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Alcohol may have played role in highway fatality (198) Nov 5, 2009
wrote on Oct 29, 2009 8:57 AM:" Relatively same scenerioon July 4 2005.... My cousin Will Scott was approached by BPD 3 times that day and the final time about 20 min before his life ending accident on Airport road... He was stopped for speeding through town, and then a short while later.... everyoneknows what happened. ". anonymous wrote on Oct 29, 2009 10:55 AM:" Agree with anonymous.By law, the owner of the home is at least partially liable for allowing someone to leave his house drunk. While... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Nigeria: Okah Still Threatens Violence in Niger Delta Nov 4, 2009
3 million bpd prior to the amnesty program to 1 ... "Already, the amnesty is yielding fruits as can be seen in the rise of Nigeria's crude oil from 1.3 million bpd to 1.8 million barrels." ... 3 million bpd, the lowest production figures floating on the wires were 1. (allAfrica.com)
Dangerous Liaisons: How to Deal with a Drama Queen Nov 4, 2009
Individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), for example, are extremely volatile and impulsive and have wildly tumultuous relationships; those with histrionic personality disorder are highly emotional and attention seeking, with an excessive need for approval ... Gunderson s team found that 27 percent of the relatives of BPD patients displayed aspects of the disorder s problematic relationship style as compared with just 17 percent of the relatives of people with other personality... (Scientific American)
Time Change Can Be Fatal Nov 3, 2009
"Be more cognizant of pedestrians in the roadway. Most drivers are caught off-guard when they drive home from work the Monday after the time change and that's when tragedy can strike," said Senior Officer Jerry Whisenhunt, BPD traffic division. That's not breaking news for Kerry Ryan, owner of Action Sports, who said he stocks up on bike safety equipment just before every time change. (KERO 23, CA)
Nigeria: Delta Violence Crimps Shell Output Nov 3, 2009
"I think we are now at 120,000 barrels per day and we used to be close to 300,000 bpd. These are Shell's share (production).". Violence in the Niger Delta, where Shell has long been a dominant player, has declined significantly since President Umaru Yar'Adua offered an unconditional pardon to militants in June, the news agency said. (allAfrica.com)
Cairn may supply oil to RIL, Essar Nov 2, 2009
Essar Oil has also expressed interest in buying 30,000 bpd this year and 120,000 bpd (six mt) by 2011 when it expands its Vadinar refinery ... The company, which ramped up its production to about 10,000 bpd oil from Rajasthan, is planning to reach its optimum level of 30,000 bpd (1. (India Times)
Leaking Timor Sea oil rig catches fire Nov 1, 2009
PTTEP plans to produce about 35,000 barrels of oil per day from the Montara field, which should boost its 2009 petroleum sales to 240,000 bpd. Montara is the flagship in the exploration and production business for PTTEP and which is involved in about 40 oil and gas exploration and development projects in 14 countries in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. (AlertNet)
Caney police arrest 4 on drug charges Nov 1, 2009
HARRY-O wrote on Oct 30, 2009 10:23 AM:" I noticed how quickly you shut down the discussion on the BPD officer who was given no jail time for 14 drug felonies.Got to sweep the dirt under the rug eh? ". concerned citizen wrote on Oct 30, 2009 5:31 PM:" Whether they are a police officer or a citizen, if they are dealing with drugs(illegal or prescription) in any way, there "should" be due process.The rules have bent one time too many. ". (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Willaford Sentenced: Retired police officer gets suspended sentence Oct 31, 2009
Authorities say the drugs stolen from the BPD evidence room include Lortab and Hydrocodone, both schedule 3 pain medications. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Lynette Lee, once the OSBI began investigating the missing evidence at the BPD, Willaford, then still employed as an officer, was considered a suspect and was given a polygraph test ... He is accused of using the BPD computer system to identify what types of drugs were... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
The Mystery of Borderline Personality Disorder Oct 29, 2009
And possibly the most difficult of all to fathom and thus one of the most creatively named is the mysterious-sounding borderline personality disorder (BPD). University of Washington psychologist Marsha Linehan, one of the world's leading experts on BPD, describes it this way: "Borderline individuals are the psychological equivalent of third-degree-burn patients. They simply have, so to speak, no emotional skin. Even the slightest touch or movement can create immense suffering." () ... 9% which... (Time.com)
Police officers hand out safety tricks and treats Oct 29, 2009
Flores and Christopher will be outside of the BPD at 5 p.m., and will stay there until the treats run out. For further information, call the department at 830-796-3456. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Boost in oil, only if shortage: OPEC Oct 28, 2009
2 million barrels per day (bpd) last year ... 84 million bpd for 11 members, or continue the more immediate option of pumping above the target. (India Times)
Angola: New Deepwater Oil Find Oct 28, 2009
The company stated in a declaration that the well discovered hydrocarbon reservoirs, both in the Miocene and the Oligocene, adding that the well produced 4,000 bpd on the Miocene interval. Output from the well, it said, was of 25 API. (allAfrica.com)
BPD DUI Checkpoints Set For Weekend Oct 23, 2009
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 12:09 pm PDT October 21, 2009. (KERO 23, CA)
Adopt A Mailbox Program Receives National Award Oct 22, 2009
The program is a partnership between the US Postal Service, Kern County Probation Department, Dunn Edwards Paint and the BPD Crime Prevention Unit. The Bakersfield Police Department Crime Prevention Unit seeing a clear need to address the graffiti problem in the community partnered with Keep Bakersfield Beautiful, a successful and established non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification of Bakersfield. (KERO 23, CA)
Northeastern Crime Log Oct 22, 2009
The Boston Police Department (BPD) was called to take a report of the incident ... BPD also responded and the female from the previous incident on Tremont Street positively identified the man as the same man who robbed her ... BPD arrested the 44-year-old Boston resident, who has no affiliation to the university. (Northeastern News, MA)
Suspect Surrenders: Weekend stabbing leaves local man dead (1282) Oct 22, 2009
According to a press release issued by the Bartlesville Police Department, the BPD Communications Center received a telephone call on Saturday at approximately 10 p.m. indicating there had been an altercation in a house on the west side of the city. Responding officers reportedly found Rippy slumped over inside a pickup truck with a significant amount of blood on his shirt. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Man busted for selling alcohol on Sunday Oct 21, 2009
only in bogalusa wrote on Oct 19, 2009 7:21 PM:" he will just get a slap on the wrist. How come our city Police couldn't do this , and it took our sheriff Dept. to do it? Hats off to our SheriffDept. Way to go BDP for letting him get away with it. We the citizens of Bogalusa should ban together and have the Sheriff Dept. take over and get rid of BPD. ". me wrote on Oct 19, 2009 5:39 PM:" Meanwhile, there's twenty guys up the street selling crack and pills out in the open for the world to see.... (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Ghana investment wrangles risk scaring off MNCs Oct 20, 2009
Current oil production is trickling out at 6,000 barrels per day -- a fraction of the output of regional heavyweights like Nigeria and Angola, which can pump around 2 million bpd. Earlier this month, however, Ghana sent shock waves through the oil industry by calling Exxon Mobil's reported multi-billion dollar deal to buy a stake in the Jubilee field from private equity-backed Kosmos Energy illegal. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gregg: U.S. Becoming Fiscal 'Banana Republic' Oct 20, 2009
According the Bureau of the Public Debt, over $1. 1 trillion has been added to the publicly held portion of the national debt since Obama became president in January. (Newsmax)
Unclaimed bonds: Billions date to World War II Oct 20, 2009
"One of the misunderstandings out there is that there is a lot of cash sitting somewhere in a drawer. Money from savings bonds was used to run the daily operating expenses of the government," said Joyce Harris, with the Bureau of the Public Debt. "These are obligations of the federal government, not the states. There is no pot of gold out there just waiting for someone to grab it." The Treasury also points out that most of the unclaimed bonds are far more recent than the original World War II... (Montana Standard, MT)
American Legion Gift Brings Back Citizens Police Academy Oct 18, 2009
The Citizens' Police Academy (CPA) is designed to help to promote a better understanding between law enforcement and the citizens, a BPD spokesman said. Bartow Police Department held the first academy in 2000, and subsequently held one each year thereafter, until 2006 when the program was discontinued because of budget concerns. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Officer Cleared Of Shooting Man In Neck Oct 17, 2009
On Oct. 7, the BPD said ... The BPD told ABC23 that the Tahoe was stolen. (KERO 23, CA)
Search goes on for Larkie Toups Oct 17, 2009
The 45-year criminologist, who still teaches at the academy and who formerly served as president of the all police unions in the state, including Bogalusa s, praised the BPD s dedication and perseverance on the case ... BPD spokesman and detective Capt. Joe Culpepper said he s happy for assistance in getting the case solved ... Anyone with information on the case or Toups whereabouts is urged to call the BPD Tip Line at 732-2878 or the WPSO at 732-7187. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
BPD: DNA helps solve rape case Oct 15, 2009
This week, he was arrested in his Washington Parish Jail cell on charges stemming from an earlier incident, said BPD Capt. Joe Culpepper. On April 12, 2007 we started an investigation on a home invasion and aggravated rape of an elderly female, he said. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
RIL closes in on overseas buy Oct 15, 2009
Valero Energy, which operates 16 refineries stretching from California to Canada to the Caribbean, with a combined capacity of processing three million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil, is planning to shut down and sell some of them due to steep fall in refining margins. Valeros 235,000 bpd Aruba refinery has been on the block since 2007 ... Sunoco, which shuttered it 100,000 bpd Eagle Point refinery in the US due to falling demand, plans to sell its chemical business. (India Times)
Petronas buys 2.3 pc stake in Cairn Oct 15, 2009
It will touch a peak of 175,000 bpd (8. 75 million tons a year) or 20 per cent the nation's current production by 2011. (India Times)
Man Breaks Into Courthouse, Hides In Women's Bathroom Oct 15, 2009
When the BPD arrived, they said they noticed a 1994 GMC Sonoma that had been abandoned in the 1500 block of L Street, which is just south of the courtbuilding. Officers said they were able to locate John Daniel Stillwell, 38, who said he had kicked in the glass door to get inside the courtbuilding to hide from people who were chasing him. (KERO 23, CA)
Robbery update Oct 15, 2009
According to the Boston Police Department (BPD), the student signed Washington into Burstein Hall, 454 Huntington Ave., at about 11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 to engage in an illegal drug transaction ... BPD sent a bomb squad to 550 Parker Ave. at 1:13 a.m. Thursday, BPD spokesperson Eileen Driscoll said ... Though it did not mention Burstein Hall by name, the statement said BPD officials alerted NUPD to a seemingly unrelated wave of recent robberies of college students carrying laptops, music... (Northeastern News, MA)
Oil production on Slope tallies a sharp 18 percent increase Oct 14, 2009
In Cook Inlet, production averaged 3,323 bpd in September, up 9 percent from August. Production fell after a key oil storage terminal near Mount Redoubt shut down last spring because of the volcano's eruptions. (Anchorage Daily News)
Police Launch Program To Combat DUI Deaths, Injuries Oct 14, 2009
The BPD has enjoyed its partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety in keeping the motorists in our community safe ... "Last year in California 1,029 died in alcohol impaired crashes, a 9 percent reduction in deaths from 2007, said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety. This grant will help keep that trend going by getting drunk drivers off the roadways of Bakersfield, making it safer for everyone.New this year is the addition of ten special Motorcycle... (KERO 23, CA)
Fake Text Message About Amber Alert Circulating Oct 14, 2009
Detective Mary DeGeare issued a statement regarding the text message and said that the BPD is not working on anything that would necessitate an Amber Alert. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)
The Other Peak Oil: Demand from Developed World Falling Oct 14, 2009
"Just 900,000 bpd [barrels per day] of growth is expected to come from OECD countries, just a fraction of the 3.7 million bpd of demand lost over the course of 2005 to 2009," the report states. But CERA cautions that developed nations will hardly be through with oil anytime soon. (Scientific American)
Md. labor department wins fraud cases Oct 14, 2009
The balance in the state s insurance trust fund dipped to $312 million at the end of September, down from roughly $897 million a year earlier, according to the , Bureau of the Public Debt. Gov. Martin O Malley is changing the way jobless benefits are calculated and doled out to a record number of Marylanders. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Iraq on final stages to sign first oil deals Oct 14, 2009
The Zubair oil field in Basra in southern Iraq currently produces around 227,000 barrel per day (bpd) and has reserves of around 4 billion barrels, according to earlier information released by the Iraqi oil ministry ... 125 million bpd within six years. (Xinhuanet, China)
Accidental Shooting: Incident claims life of 17-year-old Oct 13, 2009
According to a press release issued by the Bartlesville Police Department, the BPD Communications Center received an emergency 911 call at 6:44 p.m. Thursday ... The BPD Investigation Division later took charge of the scene, although BPD Chief Tom Holland said today the shooting is believed to be accidental. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Update: Man Arrested In Connection With Family Shooting, Rape Oct 13, 2009
Anthony Johnson, 37, of Jacksonville, Texas, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene, the BPD reported. Chrystin Johnson, 35, of Jacksonville, Texas, and the wife of Anthony, sustained a moderate injury from a gunshot wound to her leg. (KERO 23, CA)
Oil rises to $72 on positive demand outlook Oct 11, 2009
Such exports will rise 160,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the four weeks to Oct. 24, to 22. 65 million bpd, according to Roy Mason, an analyst at British consultancy Oil Movement. (Business Report, South Africa)
Hit-And-Run Ends With 2 Dead, 2 Injured Oct 10, 2009
The BPD said that the driver, Oscar Perez, 29, and occupants were involved in a hit-and-run accident at the parking lot of the La Movida Night Club at 212 E. 19th St.. Rosa Duque, 35, was hit by the vehicle and Perez sped off towards Union Avenue, the BPD said ... The BPD said that these men were fleeing the scene when Perez lost control of the vehicle and slid into a concrete barrier and chain link fence surrounding a nearby canal. (KERO 23, CA)
Man arrested after traffic stop (1403) Oct 9, 2009
357magnum wrote on Oct 7, 2009 2:18 PM:" Way to go BPD. I'm glad the Examiner is printing these stories regularly now. The public doesn't know:1. How hard their officers work2. How many drug arrests they make3. The drug problem in their townWhen departments and the media work together it helps everyone be aware.Way to be proactive! ". b'villemomma wrote on Oct 7, 2009 3:33 PM:" Third time, he should be out this time right? Keep up the good work BPD, there are many Kenneths in this town. Lets... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Burstein Hall resident victim of alleged armed robbery in residence hall Thursday Oct 9, 2009
A Burstein Hall resident was allegedly robbed inside the residence hall around 1 a.m. Thursday morning by a person he signed into the building, Boston Police Department (BPD) officials said ... BPD officers said the suspect in the Burstein Hall robbery, a white male who they said carried a firearm, stole the student's laptop and was chased by Northeastern University Division of Public Safety (NUPD) officers ... After receiving reports the suspect had fled to 550 Parker St., a Wentworth Institute... (Northeastern News, MA)
Cop Plows Cruiser Into Jewelry Store, Hits Woman Oct 8, 2009
Officer Joseph (Mitch) Galland, was responding to reports of a suspect who had just robbed a nearby home, the BPD told ABC23. Officials told ABC23 that Galland was northbound on Chester Avenue approaching 19th Street, when a 2005 Lexus driven by Manibhai Patel, 66, turned into the path of Galland. (KERO 23, CA)
‘Walk to School Day’ kicks off program Oct 7, 2009
mugginsmouse wrote on Oct 5, 2009 4:29 PM:" My kids can't walk to school because it's too dangerous. The police need to do something about the speeders in all school zones. I am begging BPD to PLEASE begin to patrol these areas. ". You must register with a valid email to post comments. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Owe the city money? Check the paper edition Oct 7, 2009
The BPD, offices of Bogalusa City Court, the city prosecutor and city marshal have announced amnesty dates during which the fines and costs on the outstanding attachments will be waived if the proper procedures are followed ... An alphabetized list of people with BPD attachments begins on page 9A of the Wednesday newspaper. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
2 arrested on weapons, drug charges: Police say items found indicate possible mobile meth lab Oct 4, 2009
Police say the vehicle was searched after BPD drug dog Edy indicated drugs were present inside, and that two handguns, a Glock 17 9mm and a Ruger P89 9mm, were found under the seat ... b'villemomma wrote on Sep 27, 2009 10:21 PM:" Wow, sounds like the BPD did a good job and I get to say something good and positive. Now this is what I am talking about. Sounds like these two had a business going and it put some hurting (for a day) on those who depended on them. Then it is business as usual for the... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Charges Dismissed in AT&T Case: Police arrest employee for failing to provide customer information Oct 4, 2009
Newell said he tried to contact his supervisor, BPD Lt. Mike McCarty, but was told by another BPD supervisor that McCarty was unavailable ... mugginsmouse wrote on Sep 28, 2009 10:55 AM:" I think it's great BPD is trying to get info for a hit and run. When my car was hit, the BPD officer did nothing, and the whole thing was on a security camera! " ... Love Stupidity wrote on Sep 28, 2009 3:22 PM:" I actually had a friend tell me about this story and reading it, WOW! We can't blame Officer... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Sex Offender Fails To Reregister Oct 3, 2009
Eliezer Diaz, 40, is a sex offender who is out of compliance with his requirement to reregister annually as a sex offender, according to Bill Darbee with the BPD.. Diaz is required to register as a result of a 1988 conviction for lewd/lascivious acts with a child under 14, Darbee stated. (KERO 23, CA)
Chief Hussey leaves town in good hands Oct 3, 2009
Hussey, who has been on a leave of absence from the Boston Police Department since accepting the Cohasset post a little more than five years ago, is returning to the BPD where he plans to retire in the not too distant future. A Boston cop by training and family (his brother and father both served with the BPD), Hussey will leave his heart in Cohasset ... He could be seen jogging around town with a former colleague at the BPD in early morning hours. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Police: Man Wanted For Shooting Woman In Head Oct 3, 2009
The bullet grazed the top of the woman's head, the BPD reported. The man then fled the establishment with the firearm, the BPD reported. (KERO 23, CA)
Updated 11:04 a.m.:Man shot, killed in Bogalusa Oct 2, 2009
The BPD responded to a shots fired call at about 5:15 p.m. and when officers arrived on the scene they found Keith Magee, 35, unknown Bogalusa address, lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds, he said ... An investigation by BPD detectives and shift personnel quickly led to a suspect, said Culpepper ... No one was injured in the crash, according to the BPD.. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Bandera Councilwoman and Chief face off Sep 30, 2009
"I am dead set against this," BPD Chief Jim Eigner said. "Reserves are traditionally appointed by the chief. Looking at the reserves I have now, they are doing excellent jobs. They are experienced and they are providing about 2,000 per month in services to the city for free.". (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Nigeria: Govt Reads Riot Act to Delta Militants Sep 30, 2009
Earlier this month, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, disclosed that the country's daily oil production was set to hit 2 million barrels per day (bpd). It had dropped below 1. (allAfrica.com)
Oil up Above $67 on Dollar Slip, Eyes on Iran Talks Sep 30, 2009
Although U.S. economic numbers are improving, the government's Energy Information Administration (EIA) still revised down its July estimates for oil demand by 133,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 4 percent below year-ago levels, the lowest July level in 13 years. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
National Night Out returns to Boerne Tuesday (1) Sep 30, 2009
Call BPD Lt. Ron Marquis at 830-249-8645 or email him at to register a neighborhood National Night Out event in Boerne. More information about the NNO initiative is at. (Boerne Star, TX)
New ways to predict violent behavior? Sep 26, 2009
Risk variables used in the analyses were antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), the comorbidity of ASPD and BPD, childhood adversities, alcohol consumption, age, and the monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) genotype ... Offenders with BPD and a history of childhood maltreatment stood out as having a particularly poor prognosis. (EurekAlert!)
Police: Suspicious Man Accosts 2 Young Girls Sep 26, 2009
Anyone with information is asked to contact the BPD.. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)
HSBC bids farewell to dollar supremacy... Sep 25, 2009
" Stuart, sorry but that statement is TOTALLY FALSE. A quick visit to the website of the bureau of the public debt and some very simple arithmetic of the outstanding US debt during the Clinton years from 1992 to 2000 will clearly show that the total outstanding debt of the United States INCREASED by more than 1 trillion over the period of the Clinton Administration. By ANY legitimate standards of accounting that means it was impossible that his administration was "in the black. " Putting... (The Drudge Report)
Oil Steadies Below $72, Weak Dollar Supports Sep 23, 2009
The increase in crude inventories was driven by higher imports, that rose 219,000 barrels per day (bpd) as well as slower refinery runs, which dipped 92,000 bpd, the API said in its weekly report. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
Oil falls towards $71 a barrel Sep 23, 2009
The increase in crude inventories was driven by higher imports, that rose 219,000 barrels per day (bpd) as well as slower refinery runs, which dipped 92,000 bpd, the API said in its weekly report. The API report is seen as a precursor to more authoritative data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which will be released later on Wednesday. (India Times)
City police arrest pawn shop owner Sep 22, 2009
Nathaniel Hickman, 26, 19074 Lee Road, Franklinton, was also charged with failure to keep records of motor vehicle sales, said BPD spokesman Capt. Joe Culpepper. We got a complaint from the St. Tammany Sheriffs Office that they had a motorcycle reported stolen, and had information it had been pawned at Dougs, he said. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Oil hovers near $US72 in thin trade Sep 21, 2009
FACTS Energy Group said in a report on Friday it expects Asia's oil demand to revert to positive growth of around 340,000 barrels per day (bpd) on the year, after five quarters of negative growth, and China and India will be the key drivers. "Asian petroleum demand is expected to grow at around 885,000 bod in 2010, on the back of a recovery in the regional economy compared to a weak 2009 baseline. As a result, this growth will exceed our baseline regional growth expectation of some... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
