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To: energyplay who wrote (64156)	6/10/2010 8:18:58 PM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217771

>>BP's Alaska operations will be up for sale<< BP's existing partners in Prudhoe Bay are COP and XOM. Exxon keeps a low profile here, but my hunch is that COP might like to raise its stake and take over BP's role as the lead operator. Chevron is another possibility. International players showing recent interest in Alaska include Shell, Eni, and Statoil. The Chinese might toss in a low-ball bid, but their best hunting grounds are the godforsaken places where Elmat hangs out.

To: energyplay who wrote (64156)	6/10/2010 10:11:51 PM
From: TobagoJack	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 217771

in the mean time, a headsup, just in in-tray, highlighting the fact that real estate is neither portable nor fungible, and is not to be confused with gold, that which is true and remains faithful If passed, this certainly wouldn't help house prices... taxprof.typepad.com SNIP: The popular tax break for mortgage interest, once considered untouchable, is falling under the scrutiny of policymakers and economic experts seeking ways to close huge deficits. Although Congress last year rejected the White House’s proposed cut to the amount wealthier taxpayers can deduct for home mortgage interest payments, the administration included it again in its 2010 budget — saying it could save $208 billion over the next decade