Impending Peak Oil Collapse

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It's possible that a nuclear war or the bird flu pandemic may occur. The U.S. economy might unravel due to trade and budget deficits. But, in my view, the "red pill" is internalizing that Peak Oil will occur, and likely within the next several years.

Soon global supply will not keep pace with global demand - at any price. If oil goes to $200 per barrel the U.S. will be transferring a huge percentage if its wealth to the middle east to keep our country functioning.

Every other day read the news at Life After the Oil Crash website - and explore the other pages. Watch the trailer for A Crude Awakening - The Oil Crash and videos Peak Oil LocalFutures.Org, Crude Impact: Proof of Peak Oil, Matt Simmons $300 Barrel, Imposed by Nature, The End of Suburbia, and Peak Oil. Explore the links at Wikipedia Peak Oil. Read the essays at dieoff.org.

The goverment chases imaginary solutions such as hydrogen. But this is not a source of energy.

Sorry, there is no solution. Have a nice day.

Homebrew Beer and Craft Beer Recommendations

Home Brewing

I was first introduced to homebrew beer by co-worker Howard Calkin in 1995. In 2006 I purchased a Mr. Beer for $35, and ordered some IPA Recipies. By doubling up the hops I have been able to turn out some good quality beer at home. The most recent was American Devil Brew Pack, and currently brewing is Bombay Bliss IPA. I have dry-hopped to give it the Imperial IPA touch. Ideas on which hops to use are here.

Leave it to the Professionals

Around 2004 I sampled the Stone IPA and Stone Arrogant Bastard at a Beverages & More tasting. Since then I've developed a taste for strongly hopped brews "Imperial IPA". In addition to Stone, my favorites include:

• Moylan's Moylander Double IPA Ale
• Deschutes Inversion IPA

As well as the Stone brews mentioned above.

JUNE 2008 UPDATE: I've found a new favorite beer. It captures the fresh hoppiness that I strive for in home brew: Racer 5 by Bear Republic.

If you prefer other styles of beer, http://www.ratebeer.com/ is a great site to find the top in each category. (Racer 5 is rated 98.)