Author: spiderleaf

I have been following the many deals being made around the world by oil & energy producing nations (with a focus on Venezuala & China) for the last few months with much interest. As we all know oil makes the world go...

First, who is the Aga Khan? Aga Khan (chief commander) is the title of the imam, or spiritual leader, of the sect of Moslems known as Nizari Ismailis. The title was granted in 1818 by the Shah of Persia. The Ismailis are Shias,...

Nothing witty or pithy or probably even intelligent to say here, I’m just plain ol’ tuckered out. So much to process, so much insanity going on with no respite how am I supposed to keep up? A couple of kossacks the...

Aka if you have no idea what you’re talking about don’t publish it in the Houston Chronicle. Yesterday brought an interesting & ridiculous article in the Chronicle – What if Canada falls apart and no one...

A heart breaking report released today by Save the Children: “Forgotten Casualties of War”, brings to horrific relief a real cause to rally people of good character behind on Justice Sunday. The plight of child...