Saratoga Resources, Inc. has established record levels of production for the Company of net 1,803 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) plus 7,661 thousand cubic feet per day (MCFPD), the equivalent of 3,080 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD).
Contributing to these totals are the recent recompletions at SL 195 QQ#205 and SL 195 QQ#15. The QQ#205 well was completed on November 23rd at an initial rate of 305 BOPD, 340 MCFPD plus 3 barrels of water per day (BWPD) through a 15/64 inch choke. The Company has also begun shallow gas production from Pliocene aged sands at a depth of 1,600 feet at Grand Bay Field. The QQ#15 well was completed on November 25th and is currently producing 1,063 MCFPD plus 3 BWPD through a 19/64 inch choke.
In addition, Saratoga has reached a total depth of 12,150 feet measured depth (10,528 feet true vertical depth) in the GPLD A-191 well and expects to have the well on production before year end.
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. Each year, U. S. presidents proclaim February as National African-American History Month.
Population
40.7 million
As of July 1, 2007, the estimated population of black residents in the United States, including those of more than one race. They made up 13.5 percent of the total U.S. population. This figure represents an increase of more than half a million residents from one year earlier.
The projected black population of the United States (including those of more than one race) for July 1, 2050. On that date, according to the projection, blacks would constitute 15 percent of the nation’s total population.
Number of states with an estimated black population on July 1, 2007, of at least 1 million. New York, with 3.5 million, led the way. The 17 other states on the list were Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Percentage of Mississippi’s population that is black, highest of any state. Blacks also make up more than a quarter of the population in Louisiana (32 percent), Georgia (31 percent), Maryland (30 percent), South Carolina (29 percent) and Alabama (27 percent). They comprise 56 percent of the population in the District of Columbia.
The increase in Georgia’s black population between July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2007, which led all states. Texas (62,000), Florida (48,000) and North Carolina (45,000) also recorded large increases.
Number of states or equivalents in which blacks are the largest minority group. These include Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. (Note: Minorities are part of a group other than single-race non-Hispanic white.)
The number of blacks in Cook County, Ill., as of July 1, 2007, which led the nation’s counties in the number of people of this racial category. Orleans Parish, La., had the largest numerical increase in the black population between July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2007 (20,800). Neighboring St. Bernard Parish had the largest percent increase over the period (97 percent).
Among counties with total populations of at least 10,000, Claiborne County, Miss., had the largest percent of population that was black (84.5 percent). Claiborne led 82 majority-black counties or equivalents, all but one of which (St. Louis city, Mo.) was in the South.
The proportion of the black population younger than 18 as of July 1, 2007. At the other end of the spectrum, 8 percent of the black population was 65 and older.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, the estimates in this section refer to the population that is either single-race black or black in combination with one or more other races.
Serving Our Nation
2.4 million
Number of single-race black military veterans in the United States in 2007. More military veterans are black than any other minority group.
Among single-race blacks 25 and older, the number who had an advanced degree in 2007 (e.g., master’s, doctorate, medical or law). In 1997, 717,000 blacks had this level of education.
Revenues for black-owned businesses in 2002. The number of black-owned businesses totaled nearly 1.2 million in 2002. Black-owned firms accounted for 5 percent of all nonfarm businesses in the United States.
129,329
The number of black-owned firms in New York in 2002, which led all states. New York City alone had 98,080 such firms, which led all cities.
10,716
The number of black-owned firms operating in 2002 with receipts of $1 million or more. These firms accounted for 1 percent of the total number of black-owned firms in 2002 and 55 percent of their total receipts, or $49 billion.
969
The number of black-owned firms with 100 or more employees in 2002. Firms of this size accounted for 24 percent of the total revenue for black-owned employer firms in 2002, or $16 billion.
Number of single-race black grandparents living with their own grandchildren younger than 18. Of this number, 50 percent were also responsible for their care.
Nationally, the percentage of households with a householder who is single-race black who lived in owner-occupied homes. The rate was higher in certain states, such as Mississippi, where it reached 59 percent.
The percentage of single-race blacks 16 and older who work in management, professional and related occupations. There are 49,730 black physicians and surgeons, 70,620 postsecondary teachers, 49,050 lawyers, and 57,720 chief executives.
Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine briefed the full membership of the Louisiana House of Representatives today on Louisiana Health First, a three-pronged effort to revamp the health care system for the poor and uninsured.
Invited by House Speaker Jim Tucker, Levine presented the full Louisiana Health First proposal and answered representatives’
questions about outcome improvements, fraud detection and prosecution, funding, and negotiations with the federal government on disallowed costs incurred by the state over more than 10 years. Ongoing sustainability of the current Medicaid system and future models of the program also topped questions of lawmakers.
“Our heath care system needs to be improved.Not on the margins, but fundamentally.We are spending more money for poorer outcomes, and we cannot make excuses anymore.It’s time for action,” said Levine.
“Anything short of a transformation of the way we deliver Medicaid services will only put a band aid on a large, growing problem.I’m thankful to Speaker Tucker for giving all of us the opportunity to focus on improving the health of Louisiana citizens,” added Levine.
Levine also said that the proposed changes will save the state millions of dollars over time and reduce fraud without creating additional bureaucracy or layers of management. More importantly, Levine emphasized the urgency of changing the status quo given Louisiana’s poor health outcomes and high rates of infant mortality, cancer deaths, avoidable hospitalization and uninsurance, to name a few.
Amid numerous reports and studies ranking Louisiana near the bottom on health care quality and effectiveness, Gov. Bobby Jindal and Levine unveiled Louisiana Health First in November while numerous national and state officials and policy makers predicted increases in the cost of health care delivery and ballooning Medicaid costs-made worse by the current economic recession. Jindal and Levine aim to improve the overall health of Louisiana citizens, as well as improve individual measures, such as increased breast cancer screenings, blood sugar testing for diabetics and chronic disease management, to name a few, which impact the total long-term cost of health care.
The proposal includes expanding access to insurance coverage and eligibility to the Medicaid program statewide, creating a world-class medical education institution through CharityHospital in New Orleans and creating coordinated care networks that will provide each patient with a medical home that can meet the totality of their health care needs.
To ensure providers and major stakeholder groups, such as doctors, nurses, hospitals, pharmacies, health plans and consumers, have input and feedback, DHH has held many meetings with these groups and, most importantly, Sec. Levine appointed an advisory council composed of members of provider and stakeholder groups. The Medicaid Reform Advisory Group meets weekly to advise the administration on the proposal. The group meets again on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 8:30 a.m. at the BienvilleBuilding, located in downtown Baton Rouge at 628 North Fourth St.
For complete information on Louisiana Health First, go to www.dhh.louisiana.gov and click on the Louisiana Health First logo.
Louisiana Insurance
Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon announces that newly revised online auto and homeowners rate comparison guides are now available for viewing on the Department of Insurance Web site at www.ldi.state.la.us.
"The rate guides provide premium quotes from top carriers of auto and homeowners insurance in the state," said Donelon.
The automobile quotes reflect various rating situations such as driver and vehicle age, location and driving record. The homeowners quotes reflect rating situations such as location and the age and price of the home.
"It is important to remember that these rates are only for comparison purposes," Donelon added. "The examples given may not precisely reflect your individual circumstances, and you may find that a company not listed in the guide can best offer the coverage and service you need."
To access the guides, visit www.ldi.state.la.us, near the top of the screen click on "Publications, Guides and Forms," then click on "Consumer Publications." Once you have accessed the guides and compared the various companies, you can continue your search by clicking on each individual company listed to access the company Web site.
If you would like further guidance, contact the Department of Insurance at 1-800-259-5300. The Department can provide information on the national rating of each company and the number of complaints, if any, that have been filed against them.
Hey, in light of things, perhaps we can make March 'White History Month'? And April can be 'Eskimo History Month' and May can be 'Yuppie History Month', and June can be 'Polish History Month'. Written by
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AND THE BIG EPIPHANY FROM ALL THOSE STATISTICS????? **Georgia - - 29% of its population is black……. 64% of its prison population is black. **Ohio - - 12% of its population is black………. 52% of its prison population is black. **Iowa - - 2% of its population is black………….. 24% of its prison population is black. ** Minnesota - - 3% of its population is black……………. 37% of its prison population is black. ** Wisconsin - - 6% of its population is black………. 48% of its prison population is black ** Illinois - - 15% of its population is black………… 65% of its prison population is black. ** Missouri - - 11% of its population is black…………. 45% of its prison population is black. **Arkansas - - 16% of its population is black………52% of its prison population is black. ** Louisiana - - 33% of its population is black………76% of its prison population is black. ** Mississippi - - 36% of its population is black……. 75% of its prison population is black. ** Alabama - - 26% of its population is black………. 65% of its prison population is black. ** Tennessee - - 16% of its population is black……………. 53% of its prison population is black. ** Kentucky - - 7% of its population is black………….. 36% of its prison population is black. **Indiana - - 8% of its population is black………. 42% of its prison population is black. ** Michigan - - 14% of its population is black............. 55% of its prison population is black. ** South Carolina - - 30% of its population is black........... 69% of its prison population is black. ** North Carolina - - 22% of its population is black…………. 64% of its prison population is black. ** Virginia - - 20% of its population is black……… 68% of its prison population is black. ** Pennsylvania - - 10% of its population is black……………. 56% of its prison population is black. ** New York - - 15% of its population is black…………….. 51% of its prison population is black. ** Delaware - - 19% of its population is black……………….. 63% of its prison population is black. ** Maryland - - 28% of its population is black…………….. 77% of its prison population is black. **Connecticut - - 9% of its population is black………… 47% of its prison population is black. ** New Jersey - - 13% of its population is black……………… 64% of its prison population is black. ** Rhode Island - - 4% of its population is black……………… 30% of its prison population is black. Written by
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