Jeff Brady

A Letter On Finding A Husband Before Graduation Spurs Debate

Jeff Brady — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:23:00 +0000

More than a week after Susan Patton's letter to the editor of The Daily Princetonian prompted heated criticism, the 1977 Princeton alumna says she still stands by her words.

"I have never had a problem voicing an unpopular opinion if it's heartfelt," Patton tells NPR.

In her letter, Patton wrote to young women attending her alma mater, "Find a husband on campus before you graduate."

Patton is the divorced mother of two sons — both "Princetonians." She says the

Pennsylvania Tightens Abortion Rules Following Clinic Deaths

Jeff Brady — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:29:00 +0000

A Philadelphia doctor who performed abortions is on trial for murder. Kermit Gosnell, 72, is accused in the deaths of a female patient and seven babies who the prosecutor says were born alive. District Attorney R.

BP Bows Out Of Solar, But Industry Outlook Still Sunny

Jeff Brady — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:06:00 +0000

The solar energy business is growing quickly, but future growth will not include oil giant BP.

At the IHS CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, BP's CEO made it clear the company is done with solar.

"We have thrown in the towel on solar," Bob Dudley said after delivering a wide-ranging speech Wednesday.

"Not that solar energy isn't a viable energy source, but we worked at it for 35 years, and we really never made money," he added.

BP, which Daily Fuel Gauge Report.

"Retail prices have gone up for each of the last 33 or so days — dating back to about Jan.

Focus On Fracking Diverts Attention From Horizontal Drilling

Jeff Brady — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:52:00 +0000

Mention the recent surge in oil and natural gas production in the U.S.

Will Obama Administration Clear Keystone XL Pipeline?

Jeff Brady — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:06:00 +0000

The future of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline is in the hands of the State Department. President Obama rejected a similar pipeline proposal last year, but now that Nebraska Gov.

Interior Secretary's Legacy Defined By Issues Of Oil

Jeff Brady — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:09:00 +0000

The Department of the Interior is huge — more than 70,000 employees manage a half-billion acres of public land, mostly in the West. The department does everything from operate national parks to administer Native American social programs and manage wild horses.

But Ken Salazar's four-year tenure as interior secretary has been dominated by his department's role in the oil business.

Drilling For Facts Under The 'Promised Land' Fiction

Jeff Brady — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:01:00 +0000

There is plenty in the movie Promised Land that will prompt energy industry insiders to roll their eyes. But the overall issues explored in the film, which is being widely released in theaters Friday, are very real.

A process called hydraulic fracturing has led to drilling booms that are transforming rural communities into industrial zones. Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," makes it possible to tap into natural gas reservoirs deep underground.

To Lure Shoppers, Wal-Mart Tries Same-Day Delivery

Jeff Brady — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:34:00 +0000

With the holiday shopping season shifting into high gear, retailers are doing everything they can to win consumer dollars. Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, is trying out one new strategy this season: same-day delivery. In a few select markets, it's joining online retail giant Amazon and eBay's "Now" service in offering super-quick delivery, straight to your door.

With a Wal-Mart store just three miles from my house, I could easily drive there to pick up some supplies for work. Instead, I decided to give the service a try.