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The Hunt for Black Gold
Watch the PreviewFor over 100 years we've relied on oil.  Now we're running out.  Can we survive without it?  CNBC's Maria Bartiromo investigates the national debate over drilling, staggering oil prices, and what the American consumer can expect in the future.  Watch the preview.

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The Hunt for Black Gold
Alaska's north slope is one of the most remote and valuable places in America.   On one side..Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve,  home to billions of barrels of oil.  On the other side... the much debated Arctic National Wildlife Refuge or ANWR.


Drill, Drill, Drill
Sarah Palin, is the Governor of Alaska and Senator John McCain's Vice Presidential candidate, knows the oil business better than most.  Her husband has worked the slope for nearly 20 years.   Palin is front and center in the oil debate.


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Global Thirst
The world is a well-oiled machine.  As the country consumes more crude, the debate rages on ... is there enough and how long will it last?  Currently, the world burns 81 million barrels a day and that's expected to jump to 120 million barrels by 2030.


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Running Dry
Geo-scientists, roughnecks, and roustabouts may be looking far and wide for more oil...but, they're coming up dry.   Most oil experts agree, we may be approaching peak production from current fields.


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Goliath v Goliath
American Oil companies are major league players here, but they're minor players in the global oil game. Navigating the complex geo-political scene can be treacherous. Companies often use a large part of their profits to pursue new oil around the world.


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Nintendo Unveils 2 New Mario Games, Updates Wii FitWhile its competitors focus on new hardware and new peripherals, Nintendo is focusing entirely on the games — new Mario games, an update to the Wii Fit, and updates to two big existing franchises.

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THE HUNT FOR BLACK GOLD NOW ON DVD

The End of Oil.
Can America Survive the Inevitable?

With rare access, CNBC's Maria Bartiromo speaks with industry leaders, exposing the deeper oil crisis that exists on the other side of the pump.  DVD includes more than 20 minutes of bonus material, including an extended interview with Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.

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