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To: Lucretius who wrote (21957)9/26/2000 9:12:04 PM
From: AllansAlias  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 436258
 
The bidding frenzy does seem to have stopped. I think they are just busy buying crude futures -- it's pretty green. -g



To: Lucretius who wrote (21957)9/26/2000 9:16:33 PM
From: pater tenebrarum  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 436258
 
stealing petrol is easier...it's what's called a "Kavaliersdelikt" in German, i think the English term is peccadillo. you know, drive to a self service station, fill up, and drive away without paying. apparently the practice has really become widespread, to the point where it made the news.