Month: April 2005

The new pope is Joseph Ratzinger of Germany. He has chosen the name: Benedict XVI. Below the fold is a list of all the popes that have ever been. Did he choose the best name? St. Peter (32-67) St. Linus (67-76) St. Anacletus...

So many conspiracy theories, and so little time. On the tenth anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, I thought I’d remind everybody that some of our most powerful public servants wear tin foil hats. Here’s a peak...

Production of oil from proven reserves has either peaked or is nearing its peak at the precise time demand is at an all time high from and is only likely to increase.  One curve is rising (demand) while the other declines...

Yesterday, I tried to fill out a survey for work, on the economic impact of my employment.  I was going along fine–until the survey asked for the number of hours I “volunteer” per month, and the estimated...