Ukraine began to make headlines in February 2014. In the history of the country Ukraine has been maintaining close ties with Russia. It gets its energy needs especially gas from Russia at a subsidized rate and Russian gas lines runs through Ukraine to reach Europe where it makes most of its foreign sales and income. […]
Month: February 2014
Crime riddle Venezuela falls into political chaos
Since the death of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, it appears that the country is experiencing increased violence and a bit of political turmoil. Killing of former Miss Venezuela and her husband in front of their five year old daughter when crashed their car made the headlines. Now people are taking to the street demanding […]
Unrest in Thailand continues
Thailand is not new to political uproars and loss of lives over politics. The latest political drama involves some people in cities including Bangkok rioting against the current government that has clear ties with the old regime that people got rid of. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is the sister of former billionaire Prime Minister Thaksin […]
Prepping for a Day Hike in the Grand Canyon
Written by Phin Upham The Grand Canyon is unlike most hiking destinations in the world. Even the physically fit will find a challenge day-hiking the canyon, but the walk through is an excellent chance to witness the majesty of the canyon. Prepping The two most important assets you have in hiking the canyon are: mental […]
It is getting bit harder to get a new mortgage
On January 10, 2014, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau introduced new rules concerning mortgages. New regulations were a direct result of the adoption of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reforms and Consumer Protection Act imposed by the Congress. It calls for lenders to make reasonable and good –faith efforts to determine borrower’s ability to repay the […]