Hello, time passed and a new week review arrived. I fell this one is going to be a long one. This is not because of me but because of what is happening in the world.Let me begin with the bad part. Some of you are familiar with the oil issues, maybe even sick of this topic. But I can not just stand here and not say something. The biggest challenge our society will have in the XXI century is how to lose its dependence on oil. This is such a huge problem that the media, the oil companies or anybody that knows the seriousness of this situation don't even want to talk about. The demand for oil is so big and growing every day that soon the balance will crack. The demand is too high comparing to the supply and discoveries of oil.
Any news about the "Peak Oil" problem could make the world economy collapse in that day. This is because when people find out that in 10-20 years there won't be enough oil for everybody they will start to buy more oil than usual. The market will not cope with the sudden increase in demand and will collapse. This is how fragile the oil market is now. Any sudden and unexpected demand in oil can bring the hole international economy to a full stop.
This is not the only bad news. You see governments know of this problem and they act. How can you prevent such a thing to your country? You go and secure for yourself the places where big oil deposits exist. When the oil market collapses, by doing this, you will be sure to get the oil you need. Where are the biggest oil deposits? Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. Now where are these countries? In the Middle East. How are things in the Middle East? Bad, very bad! Lets see: Iraq is under USA control now (after an invasion and a war); Iran gets a lot of attention lately and USA makes all kind of demands that Iran will not accept; Israel (backed by USA) and Lebanon are doing their best to make the Middle East a hot spot; Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are very close friends to USA. Do you get the picture?
What is USA doing? Preparing for something. For what? An oil crisis maybe?
Now the story does not end here. Do not forget that USA is not the only big consumer of oil. What about China, India even Europe. These three areas hold more than 3 billion people. What will they do to prevent an oil crisis? Secure the places where big oil deposits exist. What will then happen between USA, China, India, Europe and the rest of the world? A competition will happen. A race for oil. Could this bring war? I am 100% sure it will.
If you do not believe me read these articles: Life After The Oil Crash!; Beware Of World War 3!; The Future Is Not Bright!
Now I think it is time for some good news. Do we have good news? A good news is that you can always be happy and optimistic about things and that you can make a difference.
To forget about all this you must go and see Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest!, this is one awesome movie, better than the first.
For a good laugh go and read this comic called Jesus and Mo!
Civilization as we know it is coming to an end soon. This is not the wacky proclamation of a doomsday cult, apocalypse bible prophecy sect, or conspiracy theory society. Rather, it is the scientific conclusion of the best paid, most widely-respected geologists, physicists, and investment bankers in the world. These are rational, professional, conservative individuals who are absolutely terrified by a phenomenon known as global "Peak Oil".
