Tuesday digest II

- Significant progress towards the sharing of oil revenues is being made in Iraq.

Don't tell anyone.

- The New York Times is reporting that some scientists are questioning Al Gore's claims about global warming. Read all about it for yourself here and also be sure to check out this interview with author Gregg Easterbrook where he discusses the key role of the profit motive when it comes to combatting climate change.

- Take a look at this article which outlines how odious regimes like China, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia are leveraging influence around the world under the guise of aid.

- A prominent member of Canada's socialist New Democratic party says that it may soon be rendered pointless at the federal level. And this is news because ... ?

- On that note, time for the loony left play of the day, where an Idaho college professor recently suggested that Republican voters be executed during an English lecture. Can anyone point me to where either the educational value or the humour is to be found in that statement?