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By Rhod Mackenzie

For the last half a century or so, the world's demand for fuel has remained constant at between 0.15 and 0.2 gallons (0.7-0.9 litres) of fuel per person per day. During the Covidien pandemic, this figure fell, but not below the lower limit. Plus it only seemed to remain at the lo...

By Abbas Juma

A politician succeeds when he is able to balance skilfully in a crisis situation, to gain maximum benefit where others are drowning. A successful politician will not stand on the sidelines; he will participate in all important processes, including international conflicts. Keeping as...