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July 19, 2010 – The oil well in the Gulf has been capped; there is no oil coming out at the well head. Pressure readings have been a source of concern, with some informed ob se rvers saying they wish they were higher. Low pressure readings signify leakage of the oil at locations other than the well (probably directly from the se a floor). High readings indicate that all the leaking oil is being held back by the cap. Though capping is not considered by anyone to be the ultimate solution, the cessation of oil pouring into the Gulf is an enormous relief to Gulf coast residents. The emotional toll on them has been huge, and a situation that, even marginally, more clo se ly re se mbles normal allows residents some breathing room. Meanwhile, the well remains under clo se ob se rvation. The digging of relief wells continues. Grist.org informs readers that BP is scurrying up and down the Gulf coast, offering jobs to marine scientists who, they hope, will be co-opted into...