BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

A Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the Panama Canal to a consortium including BlackRock Inc., effectively putting the ports under American control after President Donald Trump alleged Chinese … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – February 14, 2024

Greetings from Tyler, It’s hard not to watch, almost impossible.  Elon Musk is “auditing” agencies, and we’re finding out some things we didn’t know were going on.  Hidden in the massive budget were things that you wouldn’t tell your children. … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – January 17, 2025

Greetings from Tyler, By next week’s Update, Trump will be President.  He’s already introduced subjects we’d given up on, and is putting everybody on notice.  The Panama Canal?  They’re probably running around like chickens with their heads cut off.  He’s … Read More