[This is an excerpt from John Denson’s book A Century of War: Lincoln, Wilson and Roosevelt.] The Christmas Truce, which occurred primarily between the British and German soldiers along the Western Front in December 1914, is an event the official histories of the “Great War” leave out, and the Orwellian historians hide from the public. Stanley Weintraub has broken through this barrier of silence and written a moving account of this significant event by compiling letters sent home from the front, as well as diaries of the soldiers involved. His book is entitled Silent Night: The Story of the World … Continue reading →

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By Dr. Mercola Merry Christmas! As you celebrate today with family and friends, healthy eating may take a backseat to sharing memories, laughter, opening presents, and maybe even a few indulgent treats here and there. And that’s as it should be. Eating real food is important, but it needn’t be the focus of your life. You have other things to do – like spending time with your loved ones and pursuing your passions. But, that’s the great thing about healthy eating – once you give your pantry a real-food makeover, it becomes second nature to eat healthy food. You won’t … Continue reading →

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The Christian holiday based on the birth of Jesus and made even more kid-friendly by Northern European folklore is upon us. The odds are pretty high you’re one of the nearly 100 million Americans who traveled to spend it with family, and the odds are even higher you’re going to have a disagreement about politics while you’re there. I’m in Madison right now, which is the Berkeley of the Midwest, but the holidays have also included Chicago and New York with plenty of visitors from all over in each place. It’s been an interesting sampling of the country (albeit with … Continue reading →

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A reliable vehicle is a very important part of our preparedness planning. Not only is it transportation out of a bad situation, but your vehicle can provide lighting, heat/air conditioning, electrical power, and shelter. Most of us don’t have the luxury of procuring a dedicated bug out vehicle; we have to make the best of what we have. The good news is that you can add important capabilities to your existing vehicle without breaking the bank, and at your own pace. Road Clearance One thing that will quickly defeat your bugout plan is a tree or vehicle blocking the road. … Continue reading →

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I refer to the investigative report by Seymour Hersh, with thanks to Robert Wenzel: Barack Obama’s repeated insistence that Bashar al-Assad must leave office – and that there are ‘moderate’ rebel groups in Syria capable of defeating him – has in recent years provoked quiet dissent, and even overt opposition, among some of the most senior officers on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff. The military’s resistance dates back to the summer of 2013, when a highly classified assessment, put together by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, then led by General Martin Dempsey, forecast that the … Continue reading →

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Switzerland will hold a referendum to decide whether to ban commercial banks from creating money. The Swiss federal government confirmed on Thursday that it would hold the plebiscite after more than 110,000 people signed a petition calling for the central bank to be given sole power to create money in the financial system. The campaign – led by the Swiss Sovereign Money movement and known as the Vollgeld initiative – is designed to limit financial speculation by requiring private banks to hold 100pc reserves against their deposits. “Banks won’t be able to create money for themselves any more, they’ll only be … Continue reading →

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There are plenty of ways to turn people off. In fact, most of them don’t require much effort. All it takes is one look at your social media activity or a casual in-person introduction to make someone realize they just don’t want to spend time with you. We’ve rounded up some of the most common social turn-offs online and in person, as well as how to avoid them. Read on and see which ones you’ve been guilty of. 1. Sharing too many photos on Facebook You might be eager to share snapshots of your honeymoon, cousin’s graduation, and dog dressed … Continue reading →

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It’s not a holiday celebration without plenty of food and drink, but what ends up on the table varies from place to place. To bring some variety into your holiday drink routine, we’ve rounded up seven festive cocktails from around the world. 1. WASSAIL (U.K.) It’s a song! It’s a verb! It’s a warm drink! It’s Wassail, and it’s all of the above! It may bring to mind a group of carolers in centuries-old garb warbling their hearts out, but its name and heritage are a bit more muddled. As legend has it, a beautiful Saxon noblewoman seduced the drunk … Continue reading →

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One of the few remaining unjustified restrictions on the freedom of women–one of few remaining barriers to equality in the workplace–is the prohibition of prostitution.  No other service industry is forbidden to women on the basis of gender. Other sexist obstacles have come down. It is time this one did. Treating prostitution as a crime represents an unconscionable restriction of a woman’s right to control her body. This right is legally recognized, allowing her to have an abortion, and must certainly extend to allowing her to decide with whom to go to bed. Any rational feminist (I know, I know) must favor legalization. So must … Continue reading →

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At the current rate of discovery, there will soon be no mysteries left to solve, leaving all manner of scientists unemployed. Just kidding, the wacky minds of past civilizations have left us plenty of work, sometimes inconsequential but always enlightening. 10 Egyptian Animals The ancient Egyptians were keen naturalists and tedious archivists, allowing modern researchers to piece together the region’s ecology as it flourished 6,000 years ago. Animal iconography was a common motif, and the assortment of local beasts was preserved through a variety of media, including carvings, rock art, ceremonial pieces, and murals on tomb walls. Combined, these sources … Continue reading →

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When it comes to questions, requests and complaints, flight attendants have seen or heard almost everything in their time in the sky. That includes all kinds of behaviour that gets under their skin and can turn the crew against travellers who are inconsiderate or just plain foolish. From snapping your fingers when you want a drink to going into the toilet without shoes, these are the passenger habits that annoy flight attendants the most. Not being polite In a recent thread on Quora, flight attendant Paula Mitchell rattled off a long list of annoyances, and ‘clicking fingers at me to … Continue reading →

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