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Oil-Spotting Blimp Arrives In the Gulf

Posted by samzenpus on from the lazy-eye-in-the-sky dept.

GAMP writes "A Navy blimp to assist oil skimming operations will be arriving to the Gulf Coast Wednesday evening, according to the Unified Command Joint Information Center. 'The airship will operate relatively close to shore, primarily supporting skimmers to maximize their effectiveness,' said US Coast Guard Capt. Kevin Sareault."

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  1. Unions not oil-soluble. by zooblethorpe · · Score: 3, Funny

    Can we please dissolve the unions now?

    It appears that the unions are not oil-soluble. Perhaps if we add more detergent to the mix?

    Cheers,

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    "What in the name of Fats Waller is that?"
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