But even if the chance of OPEC cutting production is almost zero, Iran is interested in letting people think it is ready to use the oil weapon.

Considering where prices are now, flirting with their record level of August 2005 (70.85 dollars a barrel on August 30), OPEC has no justification for reducing the flow of oil.

It's often said there is not one world market for natural gas, but three regional markets, Europe, North America and Asia.

We got killed in the paint--especially on second-chance baskets. When we had our close shots, we missed them. You can't win when that happens.

It's very frustrating to lose that way. Bordeaux hardly created a chance in the second half while we wasted many opportunities.