Who Is T. Boone Pickens & What Is The Pickens Plan?

I have seen this commercial running on the air for the last month or so, and the subject matter piqued my interest. With gas at $4 to $5 a gallon in some places, the whole emphasis on "Going Green" , and the continued discussions on the use of alternative energy, I think all ears are open to alternatives and solutions. Testifying on The Hill today, legendary Texas oil and gas executive T. Boone Pickens.
The Pickens Plan: www.pickensplan.com
~LT