Oil is running out, but no one wants to talk about it.

The Bottom of the Barrel: "I refuse to believe that there is not a better means of averting disaster than this. I refuse to believe that human beings are collectively incapable of making rational decisions. But I am beginning to wonder what the basis of my belief might be"

Peterborough Clear Sky Clock

Peterborough Clear Sky Clock: "What is it?
At a glance, it shows when it will be cloudy or clear for up to the next two days. It's a prediction of when Peterborough, Ontario, will have good weather for astronomical observing."

ESA - Mars Express

ESA - Mars Express: "At 12:00 CET today, the Mars Express orbiter was 169 000 kilometres from Mars and 156 167 000 kilometres from Earth."

He may be already past his best-before date

TheStar.com - He may be already past his best-before date: "But President George W. Bush has made it clear that his country no longer recognizes any rules. From the invasion of Iraq to the treatment of Canadian Maher Arar, Bush and his officials have been unapologetic.
They say America has the right to do whatever it wants."

Questions & Answers: Tickety-boo

Questions & Answers: Tickety-boo: "“Several of my Canadian friends use the term tickety-boo to describe an event that is proceeding quickly. Any idea where this one originates?”"

Martin calls U.S. snub 'difficult to fathom'

The Globe and Mail: "'What is most important is, in fact, the reconstruction of Iraq,' Mr. Martin told reporters. 'There's a huge amount of suffering there, and I think it is the responsibility of every country to participate in developing it.
'I understand the importance of these kinds of contracts, but this shouldn't just be about who gets contracts, who gets business, it ought to be, what is the best thing for the people of Iraq.'"

Guardian Unlimited: The privatisation of war

Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | The privatisation of war: "Private corporations have penetrated western warfare so deeply that they are now the second biggest contributor to coalition forces in Iraq after the Pentagon, a Guardian investigation has established."