Here are some articles worth the read...
Global Warming and the Price of a Gallon of Gas by John Coleman (Founder of The Weather Channel)
From Where I Sit: Whirlpool should not have to shoulder all the blame for Herrin Maytag closing by Jim Muir
http://www.southernillinoisan.com/articles/2006/05/16/opinions/columnists/muir/16335666.txt
From Where I Sit: Not ready to jump on Obama bandwagon by Jim Muir
http://www.thesouthern.com/articles/2006/02/16/opinions/columnists/muir/10004594.txt