[jyl]

I am interested in the on-going oil spill in the Gulf.

What are the options to stop the spill, how effective, how long? Why didn't the safety measures work?

Impact so far on the environment, what is expected ahead, cleanup options?

How will this affect the local economy? Should I stock up on frozen shrimp?

Effect on oil industry and offshore drilling? On local or national public support/opposition to it? Implications for regulation of drilling and/or opening new areas to drilling?

Wonder if this is going to be another 1969 Santa Barbara spill.