Another Oil Rig Blast

There have been an excess of WTF? moments lately.  Here's yet another:

Coast Guard Reports Blast on Oil Rig in Gulf of Mexico
Filed at 12:17 p.m. ET 9/2/2010

GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) -- An offshore petroleum platform exploded and was burning Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico about 80 miles off the Louisiana coast, west of the site where BP's undersea well spilled after a rig explosion.

The Coast Guard says no one was killed in the blast, which was reported by a commercial helicopter flying over the area Thursday morning. All 13 people aboard the rig have been accounted for, with one injury. The extent of the injury was not known.

Coast Guard Cmdr. Cheri Ben-Iesau said some of those from the rig were spotted in emergency flotation devices.

Seven Coast Guard helicopters, two airplanes and three cutters were dispatched to the scene from New Orleans, Houston and Mobile, Ala., Ben-Iesau said. She said authorities do not know whether oil was leaking from the site.

The Department of Homeland Security said the platform was in about 2,500 feet of water and owned by Mariner Energy of Houston. DHS said it was not producing oil and gas. (continued at New York Times)

WTF

I have tried to avoid falling into the blogging trap of "What the Fuck?" postings -- because, really, one could spend all one's time going "What the Fuck?" these days.

Still, this morning's mail provided a great WTF opportunity. I just can't figure this out.

S. Clusterfuck, M.D. -- Medical Director, Vice President of Clinical Programs with Bull Crap Bull Skeet of Tête-de-Hergé -- wrote me the following letter:

Dear Retired Educator,

Maybe you've avoided tests ever since your school days. But did you know that getting medical tests when you need them is one of the best ways to protect your health? Regular checkups can uncover any new developments early in the game. And that gives you and your doctor the best chance of preventing or controlling problems.

To take charge of your health, talk with your doctor about these ideas:

The microalbumin test checks for early signs of kidney damage by measuring the amount of protein, called microalbumin, in your urine. Damage to your kidneys may cause you to need dialysis treatments.

We're available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you live a healthier life.

Sincerely yours, and a pat on the derrière to La Bonne et Belle Bianca Castafiore,
S. Clusterfuck, etcetera etcetera...


I ask, with equal sincerity: WHAT THE FUCK?