Energy...

I guess oil prices are really getting to people. Some folks are so desperate to get out from under the finger of the energy companies, they are resorting to stealing solar panels. In fact, solar-panel thefts are dramatically on the rise, as the expensive components become prime targets for well-trained thieves.

It makes sense, if you think about it. A solar-panel array can cost tens of thousands of dollars. I'm willing to be there's already a huge black market opening up for selling "hot" solar cells, and that's only going to increase as solar gets more and more popular.

If you've got solar cells already, it might be time to look into extra security for your house, such as motion-detector lights. Or maybe we should start installing LoJack on our solar cells.

Actually, this could be a very good business opportunity for someone: develop a security system to protect solar cells for people and companies. New technologies always open up new markets for industrious people, why should criminals be the only ones to benefit?