Sweet in we mouth
(Trinidad Express: Mon, 07 Apr) In July of last year I wrote a series of articles linking Peak Oil (the increase in demand over foreseeable supply of petroleum) to our Government's revenue, tourism, food prices and availability, and in general the impact of the Government's fiscal policy on inflation and the Central Bank's open market response to this profligate spending.

Global-warming scientist: It's worse than I thought
(The Register: Mon, 07 Apr) Only Peak Oil can prevent 'guaranteed disaster' A renowned global-warming scientist says the problem of global warming is much more serious than previously estimated. However, he also hints that there may be no need to fear catastrophic carbon-driven climate upheaval, as mankind will run out fossil fuels much sooner than presently estimated.…

Politics, The Universe, Etc
(Crikey: Wed, 09 Apr) As the situation in Zimbabwe continues to deteriorate, Crikey received the following email about a family of white farmers whose property has been co-opted by local officials. Here is their story in their words.

Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
(Crikey: Wed, 09 Apr) Andrew Lewis writes : Re. "Vale John Button" (yesterday, item 5). I am sure you will see so many emails from others such as myself expressing regret at the loss of John Button.