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By Debbie James, July 18, 2010 8:47 PM

As of now, the new well cap  is holding.  Doug Suttles, BP’s chief operating officer, said the company hopes to keep the damaged well shut until the relief well is completed in August and the leak is sealed off with heavy drilling mud and cement.

The integrity of the well continues to be tested. My understanding is that if they find oil seeping into the gulf, the valves will be opened and they will start to siphon the oil to barges.

A few weeks ago the sheen/oil was about 3 1/2 miles from the Destin Past…today it’s over 100! Check out this Interactive Oil Spill Tracker

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By Debbie James, July 15, 2010 8:22 AM

You’re probably thinking why doesn’t BP just shut off the other valves to stop the leak? I’ve asked myself the same thing. Check out this CNN video with John King and Bill Nye “The Science Guy”. Bill does a great job at explaining what is happening and why BP is taking their time and being cautious about testing the new cap and shutting the valves. I love his replica of the cap!