It goes from gas to rent to oil to food. It's all over.

He's defending the issue of pursuing the Oil for Food program investigation. He's defending the full sovereignty. There are attempts to undermine sovereignty in Iraq. He's defending the issue of not accepting any ruling by any foreign entity inside Iraq. And he's been targeted for doing some things good for the Iraqi people.

Basil is used a lot for Italian food. Grind basil leaves and combine them with parsley (if desired), olive oil and either pecans (more easily available) or pine nuts to make pesto. Freeze the mixture in an ice cube tray then, when desired, take out a cube or two and melt over pasta or other dishes. You can also just take the leaves, wash and dry them, then freeze them with water in an ice cube tray so they will be fresh when you use them for cooking.

Oil markets are already reacting. We've already seen that Iran is willing to talk about using oil as a weapon, and I think the markets are taking that threat seriously.

It has all started off strongly because of continuing M&A activity in the oil sector.

The stock index is being let down by oil majors such as BP and Royal Dutch Shell. The price of crude oil dropped by more then $2 in yesterday's U.S. trading session. Clients are sitting on their longs waiting for a rebound in the price.