Astaria

Looking at the state’s seemingly unlimited oil and natural gas reserves, one might think that Texas has no real need of shifting towards renewable energy sources to support its energy independence. But unless really cheap electricity technologies or inexpensive transmission lines come into reality, Texas and any other state for that matter have no choice [...]

Since Sierra Leone’s eleven year civil war officially came to an end in 2002 it has been struggling to rebuild both a traumatised nation and to change perceptions of it as a land of drug crazed rebels, child soldiers and blood diamonds. The story of the small West African country is a familiar one, a [...]

When spoken about, maritime security is directly related to sea criminals that operate in Somalia causing terror and fear among sailors and crew member. It is not news that they do exist and are a major threat to the navy and maritime security private companies, however the matter is increasing in importance. Many localized areas [...]

This is where we stand, the world as it shows itself to be. We believe in what the world demands however, we, in person, neglects the fact that we are here for a purpose of our own and forget the vital part played by our own self. As being a part of nature, we have [...]

Used coffee grounds have been discarded as trash by millions of people around the world. Is there another use for your used grounds? The answer is “yes,” and the more you learn about the used coffee grounds the more sense it makes to use them as a fertilizer. My Grandmother taught me years ago the [...]

For those of you who did not read my blog last week (shame on you), this is how I ended the post, “The constant in this whole crisis is that when gasoline costs more it has a negative effect on economic growth. Almost all economic activities include the use of oil in one form or [...]