The Sounds of Houston Shout Out

February 28, 2015 by F. Carter Smith

Sugar Hill Recording studios producer, president and chief executive Dan Workman opened the doors to the public Saturday to celebrate 74 years of music recording history made by artists from the Big Bopper to Beyonce. Photo c-2015 F. Carter Smith

For more photos, see my web gallery: Sugar Hill Open House

"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)"

November 26, 2014 by F. Carter Smith

Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful that our family is together once again to celebrate all the gifts life gives us. Best wishes to all with hopes that your weekend is full of laughter and music and whatever makes you happy.

Carter

Halliburton's Dave Lesar was ready to go hostile in takeover bid of rival Baker Hughes

November 17, 2014 by F. Carter Smith in editorial

News reports have surfaced that the deal was just consummated for $34.6B dollars. Lesar also stated that recent low gasoline prices are short-lived.

During his 14 years leading Halliburton Co. , Chief Executive Dave Lesar has faced down criticism over some big issues.

The company’s no-bid contract to provide logistical support for the U.S. military in Iraq, for example. A Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation into construction work in Nigeria. Halliburton’s work on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig before it exploded in 2010. And, most recently, Halliburton’s role as a leader in hydraulic fracturing, which has come under fire from many environmental groups.

Now Mr. Lesar, 61 years old, is facing criticism over his hostile bid to take over Baker Hughes Inc . The smaller oil-field services rival, in an email to Mr. Lesar, described Halliburton’s actions as intransigent and inappropriate.

Baker Hughes didn’t release any responses Halliburton might have written, and a A Halliburton spokeswoman declined to comment. (WSJ)