That level of development would require "a very high and persistent pace of new field developments", of more than 17 new fields per year over the next 25 years, which would be "a major challenge for the oil and gas supply chain".

BBC: Study predicts growth in oil and gas field numbers

Today more than ever, job hunters in every field need to be creative and persistent.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Sounds like a great way to bring more oil on-line, and bring gasoline prices down, until one is faced with two harsh realities: the persistent division within Congress on domestic oil exploration, and the persistent agenda of the international community to "level" the global economic playing field at the expense of American enterprise.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: LOST oil prophets

PAUL, Minn. (AP) A fourth-grade field trip to a Mississippi River park popular with fossil hunters turned deadly Wednesday when gravel saturated by persistent rain gave way, killing one child and injuring two others.

NPR: 1 Child Dead, 1 Missing In Minn. Park Landslide