Category Archives: Professionals

Today I decided to do something different and write about the creator of the Energy Talking Points (EnergyTalkingPoint.com), the 43-year-old American Duke University graduate and author, Alex Epstein (alexepstein.com). He advocates for the expansion of fossil fuels. The Energy Talking Points website is informative, fact based, and discusses the current energy policy and energy freedomContinue reading “Energy Expert”

Who doesn’t like roller coasters? I must admit I am a roller coaster junkie. I have been known to drag my family on Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom at Disney World five times in a row sitting in the first car. What an adrenaline rush! However, I do not like my life on a rollerContinue reading “A Roller Coaster Ride”

As of February 6th, the average regular gasoline price at the pump in the US is $3.470/gallon. The highest price is in Hawaii at $4.907/gallon and the lowest is in Texas at $3.086/gallon*. Prices change daily. Prices at the pump were three cents lower than the week before; however, 18 cents more than a monthContinue reading “Oil and Gas Independence”

Two great states in their own right, but that is where their similarities end. These two states are total opposites. California prides itself on being environmentally friendly, a green state, and a not in my backyard mentality. Sorry it is what it is. Over half a million EVs are registered in the state of California;Continue reading “California vs Texas”

Rumors are flying! Natural gas is being targeted by the federal government and environmentalists. Rumors are circulating about a federal ban on gas stoves. Consumer Product Safety (CPS) Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr told Bloomberg: “This is a hidden hazard. Any option is on the table. Products that can’t be made safe can be banned.”  AContinue reading “Attacks on Natural Gas”

What do you think of when I say 90 percent?  An ‘A’ in a class?  A bargain retail sale?  Perhaps a math problem?  Sadly, the 90 percent I’m referring to isn’t indicative of something positive.  Quite the contrary. I’m referring to a recent study by researchers at the University of Leeds finding Americans must decreaseContinue reading “90 Percent Break Through”

Winter officially begun December 21; however, mother nature did not wait for this day. She had already wreaked havoc across the world, especially in Europe and the US. Europe, unlike the United States, depends solely on imported energy. A harsh arctic blast caused holidays lights to be dimmed, decreasing the number of holiday shoppers, hurtingContinue reading “The Abominable Snowman”

In this article, we want to take a critical eye to what it means to own an electric vehicle, or EV for short. Like most other products, there are pros and cons. If you’re in the market or considering a purchase, you’re in luck because we’ve put together a short article, we hope you use ifContinue reading “The Good, the Bad and The Ugly of Owning an Electric Vehicle”

Mining?  Does it still exist in the US, or anywhere for that matter?  After reading a recent article on mining, my mind started to wonder.  It brought me back to the movie, Coal Miner’s Daughter, about the life of Loretta Lynn and the hardships of mining in Kentucky.  This was my first introduction to mining. Continue reading “A Canary in a Mine”

The traditional twelve days of Christmas are the last six days (December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31) of the current year or old year, and the six days (January 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) of the next year or new year.  The traditional English Christmas carol counts off each day by aContinue reading “Twelve Days of Christmas”