SADDAM NOT SEEN AT PUMP (YET)

The threats from Baghdad rose and fell apparentlytoo quickly to have much of an effect on gas at the pump, eventhough crude oilprices climbed slightly higher. Indeed, gasoline prices in the U.S. continue tocome down from their summer highs, according to a nationwide survey. During thepast two weeks, the average price of gas fell a penny, to about $1.21 a gallon.With world oil reserves plentiful -- and barring a major conflagration in thePersian Gulf -- analysts don't expect U.S. consumers to experience pump shockany time soon.