Crude oil is an international commodity. Its value is a function of the worldwide supply-demand balance. There are two main accepted benchmarks which reflect crude’s value at any point in time. One is “Brent” crude, a high quality North sea crude, mainly used as a reference for international markets. The second is a quality “WestContinue reading “On Gas Prices”
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On a U.S., Iranian, Israeli Peace Agreement
Here is what seems to be a reasonable proposal for a peace pact with Iran – – from an observer far away. Strait of Hormuz Nuclear Program Military Matters Regional Undertakings Financial Matters When Iran has demonstrated its compliance to the above terms Future Trade & Investment arrangements – The US, Israel and Iran willContinue reading “On a U.S., Iranian, Israeli Peace Agreement”
On ICE
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security, established in 2003. Its mission: to protect America through enforcing immigration laws, conducting criminal investigations, and preserving national security and public safety, focusing on those who threaten security or undermine immigration integrity by identifying, arresting, andContinue reading “On ICE”
On Government Shutdowns
Thankfully the latest government shutdown, and the longest ever, is over, having resulted in around 750,000 federal employees being furloughed, close to 6000 commercial flights cancelled and countless flight delays across America. Its impact was ubiquitous with widespread disruptions to public services and threats to public health and safety. The Congressional Budget Office estimated thatContinue reading “On Government Shutdowns”
On Politics
The term “politics” refers to the way countries are governed, and to the ways that governments make rules and laws to manage the human society properly. It comes from the Greek word ‘Poly’ (πoλυ-) which generally means “many.” It is an inclusive word that is kinda all embracing. Today in America, and in many otherContinue reading “On Politics”
On the Department of Education
The Department of Education (DOEd) was established as a cabinet level department by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, on the heels of President Lyndon Johnson’s “Elementary and Secondary Education Act” and “Higher Education Act” in 1965. These latter two acts primarily focused on providing funds for state programs, including scholarships and student loans and improvingContinue reading “On the Department of Education”
Views of a Common Man 