We've launched a new twitterstream today, @GdnLocal, to help hyperlocal websites and local news bloggers across the country stay connected.
I'll be tweeting on developments in the hyperlocal scene, activity on the Guardian Local sites in Leeds (@GdnLeeds), Cardiff (@GdnCardiff) and Edinburgh (@GdnEdinburgh) as well as posting updates from people running blogs across the UK.
If you run a hyperlocal blog and want to be included in the lists for each region or need an easy way follow the activity going on in your area, I look forward to sharing with you @GdnLocal.
Comments in chronological order (Total 2 comments)
19 June 2010 3:15PM
I think Mr Hayward did the right thing in front of Congress, especially since the DOJ is looking into criminal charges against Mr Hayward and BP for the spill. So why give your testimony before you go to court, so they can use it against you. Besides Congress is a well respected Institution but they are not the law, they make laws, the DOJ enforces the laws,not Congress.It looked like Congress was Grandstanding to the American people , so they could say ,"see we got Mr Hayward and BP to look foolish and we took them to the wood shed and really gave it to them good. We stood up for the (small guy) or average American. They will use these hearings for re-election politics.Yes the spill is terrible , but its done now lets it get it cleaned up. However, you must get the USA government out of the way, They are just as responsible as BP for the lenghtly cleanup.There are laws and such that are in the way, and need to be put aside during times like these.It would help everyone involved and make the process go much easier, and faster.For the other Oil companies, they had a free shot and took it,and they did.Their thinking was to hinder or inflict as much pain/hurt as possible, and limit a competitor.The Exxon cleanup is mess , Exxon is going to court not to pay anymore damages, and they have won on several occasions.Did My Hayward do what was right for him and BP,yes, to sit there and take the abuse he did from people who are supposedly intelligent.
Cajunone
19 June 2010 9:49PM
thank you sarah..
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