[Russia] is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma… –        Winston Churchill, October 1939 While this quote is taken from a time 25 years after the beginning of the Great War, it is certainly applicable to the Russia of 1914 as well…. The Lost History of 1914: How the Great War Was Not Inevitable, by Jack Beatty. Buchlau In September 1908 at the Austrian foreign minister’s castle in Buchlau, Russian foreign minister Alexander Izvolski stepped into it; best to simply describe the aftermath, as who agreed to what is somewhat murky: Russia would look benignly on the annexation … Continue reading →

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Until a couple of days ago, I’d never heard of Pokemon Go. Now I can’t get away from the smartphone game, released July 6, but I haven’t played it, and I’m still trying to figure out exactly what it is. I feel old admitting it, but I had to look it up online for an explanation. Though if you have kids, you probably know more than I do. (sigh) OK, let me see if I can make this make sense. Actually, never mind. I’ll just quote Vox: “In simple terms, Pokémon Go is a game that uses your phone’s GPS and clock … Continue reading →

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Apparently, it’s ok for Uncle to “cheat.” Not on emissions tests, as VW is being stoned to death for doing, but on federal fuel efficiency requirements (CAFE, in Uncle-speak). Would you believe he is not only going to triple the “gas guzzler” fines applied to any automaker that doesn’t make the CAFE cut – the mandatory minimum “fleet average” MPG, which is currently 35.5 MPG – but also that these fines will be applied retroactively – to the 2015 and 2016 model year – as well as to future model years? That’s two full model years before the 35.5 MPG mandatory went into … Continue reading →

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Alcohol is a double-edged sword that’s been enjoyed for centuries by individuals from all walks of life. It can lend courage to the cowardly, creativity to the unimaginative, and, of course, be the downfall of one’s life. From excessive consumption during colonial times to bizarre drinking traditions from around the world, the following 10 cases explore random, little-known facts—both scientific and historic—regarding God’s liquid gift to mankind. 10‘ Beer Day’ Iceland, whose alcohol consumption has increased 35 percent between 1992 and 2012, has an official holiday on the first of March known as “Beer Day.” The history behind the date … Continue reading →

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Diplomatic rift: Erdogan urges US to extradite Muslim cleric Gulen blamed for coup attempt

Dr. Farid Fata, criminal cancer fraudster and medical murderer, confessed to conspiring over illegal cancer treatments… with WHOM did he conspire?

Californians stage rally demanding protections from harmful crop chemicals, including one-mile buffer zones around schools and daycares

Could We One Day Heal the Mind by Taking Control of Our Dreams?

Deadly Violence Erupts in One of the World’s Most Dangerous Hotspots

Police Are Using Tragedies in Dallas and Orlando to Demand More Militarized Weapons

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Engineered Fears: The Fake ‘Russian Threat’, The Fake ‘Terrorist Threat’

People are freaking out over a spooky photo of Mike Pence’s family

Five Revelations From the 9/11 Joint Inquiry’s 28 Pages

Moscow Challenges The Monroe Doctrine, Russia’s Military Facilities in Latin America