While I'm sure this little honeymoon will be short-lived, it certainly is interesting to see the shoe on the other foot: LONDON -- The International
December 11, 2008

While I'm sure this little honeymoon will be short-lived, it certainly is interesting to see the shoe on the other foot:

LONDON -- The International Energy Agency said Thursday world crude-oil demand this year is now expected to officially enter its own recession of sorts, with oil consumption contracting for the first time in 25 years because of the deterioration in global economic activity.

I don't know about you, but it's sure been nice to get in the car and make a non-essential trip without hyperventilating. (Aside from the contribution to global warming, I mean.)

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