European Politicians — Russia

European Politicians — Russia

• FairWinds Tells Fortune 500 Clients To Pay Attention to Domain Hacks: Only 3...

  Brand Protection company Fairwinds in a blog post today,  told it big brands clients, the Fortune 500 companies they represent to pay attention to and try to... Read more

  The 26 august 2013 by   Worldwide
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• My Answers To Literary Would You Rather

  On Friday, we played a game of Literary Would You Rather.I asked stupid questions. You provided (mostly) smart answers. I enjoyed reading all of them.Today, I... Read more

  The 26 august 2013 by   Robert Bruce
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• When Will the Violence End? (Entry One)

  

  When will the violence end? Every day in the news we see something that we really do not want to. In more recent years, it seems that more and more countries ar... Read more

  The 26 august 2013 by   Coupleofidiots
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• SLOVZ – Felted Wool Boots

  

  From Russia with love; the handmade, 100% sheep’s wool Slovz boots are inspired by more than 300 years of Valenki tradition. Handcrafted from one piece of... Read more

  The 26 august 2013 by   Manofmany
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• Box Office Decoded: The Butler & We’re The Millers Stay Strong, The World’s End...

  

  With the end of another weekend comes another batch of reports about how films-both new and old-fared at the box office. So, here’s what happened this weekend a... Read more

  The 26 august 2013 by   Weminoredinfilm.com
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• Plant of the Week: Alcea Rugosa

  

  Alcea rugosa (27/07/2013, Kew Gardens, London)Position: Full sunFlowering period:Soil: Moist, well drainedEventual Height: 2mEventual Spread: 60cmHardiness:... Read more

  The 26 august 2013 by   Davis Landscape Architecture
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• At First I Was Afraid…

  On 24 August 2013, an event called “To Russia with Love” was held at Hong Lim Park, where some 100 or so Singaporeans came together to show our solidarity for... Read more

  The 26 august 2013 by   Iwillsurvivesg
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• Brand Protection Fails: This Weeks Trademark Infringing Domains That Brands Let...

  Welcome to another installment in our continuing series of  trademark infringing domain names that Brands allowed to let drop and wind up in third parties hands. Read more

  The 25 august 2013 by   Worldwide
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• Syria – A Very Serious Situation Gets Even Worse.

  

  Heart-breaking. That’s the only word I can think of when considering what is transpiring in the country of Syria. A civil war has been raging for 2 years, many... Read more

  The 24 august 2013 by   Solarisastro
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• Green Party - On Our Struggling Economy

  

  The rich are getting richer, the giant corporations are making record profits, and Wall Street is booming. And the politicians and pundits tell us the... Read more

  The 24 august 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Filipino Flooding, and the Rest of the Week in Travel and Health

  

  Last week, we warned you to avoid Egypt because of the violent military crackdown (still good advice). This week, The Philippines are global hot spot to avoid,... Read more

  The 23 august 2013 by   Healthytravelblog
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• Let’s Play Literary Would You Rather! (4th Edition)

  It’s that time again.It’s the game that absolutely no one has been waiting for…Literary Would You Rather!We’ve played this game before (like here, here, and... Read more

  The 23 august 2013 by   Robert Bruce
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• "It's All Really, Really Complicated"

  

  Global Warming has 'paused' over the last decade but don't let that fool you sez the Magesterium of the Church of Chicken Little: "If the planet is warming,... Read more

  The 22 august 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
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• 3D Graphene Can Replace Platinum in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

  

  A platinum nugget from Kondyor mine (Russia). The novel material can replace platinum in dye-sensitized solar cells with virtually no loss of generating... Read more

  The 22 august 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• #BOMBTHEBOX at Boxpark - Week 3

  

  Building up hype, Bomb The Box finished week 3 last Sunday with Swedish graffiti artists Skil Kaos. Due to lack of legal spaces to paint graffiti in Sweden... Read more

  The 22 august 2013 by   Invisiblemadevisible
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• Silent Souls

  

  A resident of the small village of Neya, Russia helps his friend bury his recently deceased wife according to the painstaking, ritualistic guidelines of the... Read more

  The 22 august 2013 by   Kaiser31083
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• First Man Into Space (1959)

  

  by Steve HabratOn October 4th, 1957, the Soviet Union officially ignited the Space Race with the launch of the shiny satellite Sputnik 1. Read more

  The 21 august 2013 by   Flyboysteve87
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• Why is Syria Using Chemical Weapons?

  

  According to the latest reports, like this one in the NYT, al-Assad’s regime conducted an attack yesterday in Syria using a nerve-agent against the rebel... Read more

  The 21 august 2013 by   Paul Phillips
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• Putin’s Law

  

  With the introduction of a vaguely worded law in Russia banning the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality to minors (i.e. the very mention of it will attract a sliding... Read more

  The 21 august 2013 by   Jackscott
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• Six Months of ThinkTankLINKS Fellowship: Final Thoughts

  

  ThinkTankLINKS participants and CIPE Program Officer at a baseball game in DC. Maksim Karliuk is second from right.Maksim Karliuk was a CIPE-Atlas Corps Think... Read more

  The 21 august 2013 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Egypt: Where the Soap Operas Stop

  

  Oh the drama. Literally. The violence is not over but sometimes you get a glimpse of the oddest things in a crisis, soap operas being one of them. So here is th... Read more

  The 21 august 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
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• Barack Obama's Diary: Egypt in De Nile

  Dear Diary: These Egyptian dudes are a real pain in the rear. I backed the ouster of Hosni Mubarak and the subsequent election of the Muslim Brotherhood's... Read more

  The 21 august 2013 by   Hughvw
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• Catholic Marital Advice From NCR Reader: Invite Our Lord into Your Bedroom to...

  

  And speaking of arrant nonsense--I was, wasn't I, just a moment ago?--can there be any sillier marital counsel than what Edward Hu has been dispensing in the... Read more

  The 19 august 2013 by   William Lindsey
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• China Becomes ‘Key Investor’ in Southeast Asia’s Hydropower

  

  The China Development Bank Tower in Shanghai.China has emerged as a key player in both financing and building the hydroelectric power infrastructure in Southeas... Read more

  The 19 august 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• The New Cold War: A Timeline

  

  The worsening of the relations between the United States and Russia, symbolized by the decision of U.S. President Barack Obama to cancel his trip to Moscow for ... Read more

  The 19 august 2013 by   Window On Heartland
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• Putin Moves to Restore Old Relationship with Egypt

  Washington Times:(Putin moves to restore old relations with Egypt)Yesterday, President Obama was doing the two things he does best: playing golf and helping... Read more

  The 19 august 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
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• 'Zombie Pigeon' Epidemic Sparks Fears Of Transmission To Humans (Video)

  

  By Susan Duclos - Cross posted from Before It's News An "epidemic" of pigeon deaths in Moscow, Russia has sparked fears of a virus that could be transmitted to... Read more

  The 19 august 2013 by   Susanduclos
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• Picture of the Day

  

  These three pictures go together for juxtaposition.. Story (and why it makes PotD): The Israeli National team played against the Ukrainian team on Wednesday in... Read more

  The 18 august 2013 by   Gldmeier
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• Hanoi City Tour

  

  On my last full day in Hanoi, I decided to explore what this frenetic and culturally rich city had to offer. Tran Quoc Pagoda Tran Quoc Pagoda was the first... Read more

  The 18 august 2013 by   Wanderingjoshua
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• Barack Obama's Diary: Fending off Putin

  Dear Diary: We were invited to Valerie Jarrett's house for dinner last night. I think she has been reassured by the calming effect my anti-anxiety tablets have... Read more

  The 17 august 2013 by   Hughvw
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• 72-hour Visa-free Transit in China

  In order to facilitate the international visitors’ short stay for sightseeing in Beijing, and Shanghai, they both adopt a visa-free transit policy from January... Read more

  The 17 august 2013 by   Raquelritz
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• Sergei POV Scene - The Talk

  

  This Sergei POV scene finds him in a much better emotional state than the last one :) Big spoilers in this one, so I'll leave some extra spoiler space if you... Read more

  The 17 august 2013 by   Jcomeaux
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• AirBnB is a United Nations Experience at Home

  AirBnB Turns Homes into Travel Accomodations AirBnB is an online accommodation listing and booking. Its headquarters is located in San Francisco, USA where it... Read more

  The 16 august 2013 by   Desiree Munoz
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• Metropolitan Opera Preview: Prince Igor

  

  Ildar Abdrazakov takes on a barbarian horde in this Russian epic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Beautiful dreamer: Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov sings the title role in... Read more

  The 16 august 2013 by   Superconductor
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• What Am I Missing? Duck Dynasty's Premiere Set a Record?

  

  THIS IS IT, THE LAST POST UNTIL 9/3! WWTM is heading out on vacation Still want a fix? Check the Facebook Page or Twitter during the break...ya never know when... Read more

  The 16 august 2013 by   Kristy47
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• On Memories Of Former Homes

  The market is swarming with people on Friday afternoon. Tables covered with piles of fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, bread, and household goods beckon as... Read more

  The 16 august 2013 by   Brute Reason
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• Budget Travel: How Do You Decide What Attractions Are Worth It?

  

  Unless you’re a megazillionaire, it’s probably safe to assume that both time and money are, to some degree, factors in your travel plans. Read more

  The 15 august 2013 by   Eemusings
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• Egypt and Diplomacy

  My new piece for The Commentator: The main reason why I think it’s almost better for Western governments to say as little as possible in these grim... Read more

  The 15 august 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• Realpolitik: The Energy Triangle As Game Changer For The Eastern Mediterranean

  

  The potential “third energy corridor” – the Greece-Cyprus-Israel energy triangle may be the winner of the European energy game.”Third Energy Corridor” into the... Read more

  The 14 august 2013 by   Arirusila
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• Realpolitik: The Energy Triangle As Game Changer For The Eastern Mediterranean

  

  The potential “third energy corridor” – the Greece-Cyprus-Israel energy triangle may be the winner of the European energy game.”Third Energy Corridor” into the... Read more

  The 14 august 2013 by   Arirusila
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• Orson Scott Card, Unoriginal Fantasist

  

  So, I see exploding all over the internet the news that science-fiction author Orson Scott Card has waxed lyrical (at nearly 3000 words) about a "silly thought... Read more

  The 14 august 2013 by   Russellarbenfox
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• Case Notes for Patient 540463, Obama Barack H.

  8/14/13: Patient presents in a highly-agitated state. He says he is being hounded at all hours on his unlisted cellphone by a certain Mr Vladimir Putin who keep... Read more

  The 14 august 2013 by   Hughvw
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• Rocket Internet Incubator & Accelerator Company Raised $500 Million Since 2012

  In a press release just out today Rocket Internet announced “that it has raised a total of USD $500 million from partners Investment AB Kinnevik and Access... Read more

  The 14 august 2013 by   Worldwide
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• Barack Obama's Diary: Frying Putin

  

  Dear Diary: Putin is becoming a synonym for pain. It was too rainy for golf yesterday, so I traveled to Nancy's in scenic Oak Bluffs and ordered a lunch of frie... Read more

  The 14 august 2013 by   Hughvw
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• How PRISM Is Ruining The Internet

  

  Foreword: Please note that I don’t often write about things so tangential to digital marketing as PRISM, but when I do it’s with good reason. Read more

  The 14 august 2013 by   Andykinsey
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• How PRISM Is Ruining The Internet [updated]

  

  Foreword: Please note that I don’t often write about things so tangential to digital marketing as PRISM, but when I do it’s with good reason. Read more

  The 14 august 2013 by   Andykinsey
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• Marc Chagall: Modern Master

  

  The Landing Bookshelves have been rather quiet of late for one reason or another I’m afraid but I hope to shake off my dose of ‘Blogger’s Block’ as soon as... Read more

  The 13 august 2013 by   Chris Mills
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• The Kangaroo Valley Torah (Revised)

  

  geoffffPreviously posted here and on other blogs the story has been further researched and revised for publication in the AJHS Journal November 2013Images:... Read more

  The 13 august 2013 by   Mikelumish
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• Boycott The Sochi Games!

  

  After reading this article in the NYT, I feel that the proper response to the anti-gay legislation and overall discrimination against the LGBT community in... Read more

  The 12 august 2013 by   Paul Phillips
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• India Has Unveiled Its First Home-built Aircraft Carrier

  Indian-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant launchedIndia has unveiled its first home-built aircraft carrier from a shipyard in southern Kerala state. Read more

  The 12 august 2013 by   Elizabethprata
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• Author's Spotlight Tour: Meet Sherrill Bodine, Author of "written in the Stars"

  

  Hello Sherrill and welcome to FLY HIGH! I’m glad to talk about your “Written in the Stars” as well as writing and reading with you. Could you briefly present... Read more

  The 12 august 2013 by   Mariagrazia
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• LG Announced Optimus L1 II- Budget Android Smartphone

  

  LG announced Optimus L1 II, a smartphone driven by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with 3-inch display, designed to attract those who want a low cost phone. Read more

  The 12 august 2013 by   Anna Peterson
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• Cyclists To Attempt 18,000 KM Ride In Just 100 Days

  

  Starting today, two long distance cyclists will embark on an epic ride that will have them pass through 14 countries, on three continents, in an attempt to cove... Read more

  The 12 august 2013 by   Kungfujedi
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• Washington’s Proxy War in Syria

  This is an excerpt from Russia Today television. Click here for the full article.Reports this week of the radical Islamist opposition in Syria massacring Kurds... Read more

  The 12 august 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
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• Obama And Putin Chicken On Head Balancing Face Off – Update!

  

  Hello,Those of you who read the earlier news story (here!) about Obama and Putin “On The Ritz” settling their differences by balancing a roast chicken on their... Read more

  The 11 august 2013 by   Gingerfightback
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• Barack Obama's Diary: Vineyard Blues

  Dear Diary:  We have settled into our Martha's Vineyard mansion.  Of course Vlad Pootin had to show his mastery of global communication by calling me on my... Read more

  The 11 august 2013 by   Hughvw
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• That's What Hate Speech Is: Spreading Toxic Lies About Targeted Minorities ➜➜...

  

  "Huckabee later clarified that he did not mean to refer to all 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide. How nice."How nice, indeed. That's what hate speech is. Read more

  The 11 august 2013 by   William Lindsey
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• Obama And Putin Settle Differences Via Chicken On Head Balancing Face Off

  

  Hello,We lived under the Cold War now prepare yourselves for the Chicken Wars –  where world leaders will settle disputes about nothing at all in reality by... Read more

  The 11 august 2013 by   Gingerfightback
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• "So Where Will the Present Situation Lead...?"

  

  James Kalb attempts to answer a profound and most relevant question...“Quo Vadis?” Secular liberalism is at odds with Catholicism. Read more

  The 10 august 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
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• You Don't Create Change By Running Away

  

  (The image above is from the Facebook page of Terry Nicholson.) While many of the world's nations have been moving toward equality, and the granting of equal... Read more

  The 10 august 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Snowden Free to Move About the Country

  The Moscow Times: U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden can move freely throughout Russia and work in any position other than government service, a... Read more

  The 09 august 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
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• Putin Skirts His Security Detail in Saint Petersburg

  

  Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Saint Petersburg Friday where he attended the memorial ceremony for his long time coach and mentor, Anatoly Rakhlin,... Read more

  The 09 august 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
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• Top 10 Questions Reporters Won’t Ask Pres. Lucifer

  

  The POS rarely makes himself available for press conferences.Today at noon is one of those rare occasions, before he takes off tomorrow for summer vacation in... Read more

  The 09 august 2013 by   Eowyn
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• How Liberal is the Media?

  

  People who talk about the “liberal” media reference a specific fact set: Media people tend to be Democrats. Media people are disproportionately educated in Ivy... Read more

  The 09 august 2013 by   Alanbean
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• Did Bush Not Get a Call from Obama After His Heart Surgery?

  

  I'm seeing reports from a conservative blog or two playing up the notion that Russian President Vladimir Putin had passed along well wishes to former President... Read more

  The 09 august 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
  

• Plant of the Week: Lychnis Chalcedonica

  

  Lychnis chalcedonica (27/07/13, Kew Gardens, London)Position: Full sun to light shadeFlowering period: SummerSoil: Moist, well drainedEventual Height: 1mEventua... Read more

  The 09 august 2013 by   Davis Landscape Architecture
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• Putin Wishes W. Well, Obama Ignores

  Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram on Thursday to former U.S. President George W. Bush, wishing him a quick recovery from heart surgery. Read more

  The 08 august 2013 by   Hughvw
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• Ramadan, the Month Long Muslim Holiday of Fasting (when d...

  

  Ramadan, the month long Muslim holiday of fasting (when daylight) ended yesterday, 7 August and today the three day celebration began in most countries around... Read more

  The 08 august 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
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• You Have A Heart Of Stone If You Don’t Feel Sad For This Little Lad!

  

  Hello,As you know Gfb prides itself on making stories up.Well, for a change here is a true story about a likkle ikkle Baby Seal you may have heard of. We’ve... Read more

  The 08 august 2013 by   Gingerfightback
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• For the Man-made Climate Change Deniers

  Three important pieces of information. First, this, from China: 'It's Too Hot': Shanghai Wilts In Record-Setting Heat Wave Temperatures Wednesday in Shanghai hi... Read more

  The 08 august 2013 by   Morage
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• More on Diplomatic Disappointment - Now with Added Impatience

  It's pretty obvious that the ill-fated Russia re-set button produced before a bemused Sergey Lavrov by an excited Hillary Clinton back in 2009 is now sitting... Read more

  The 08 august 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• Pres. Lucifer Vacays at Martha’s Vineyard Again; Residents Not Happy

  

  The POS’s motorcade jamming traffic on Martha’s Vineyard’s South Road in 2011.The Weekly Standard reports that Obama and his family, once again, will have... Read more

  The 07 august 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Obama Cancels Summit w/Putin

  

  Something had to happen in light of Russia granting NSA contractor Edward Snowden temporary asylum when the U.S. wants him extradited. Hopefully this hissy-fit... Read more

  The 07 august 2013 by   Paul Phillips
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• Echo Point Hut to Cynthia Bay, Overland Track, Tasmania. September 2009.

  

  A pensive kookaburra. So, here we are. The final post of my Overland Track hike from four years ago. I'm not sure whether writing this up from scratch was the... Read more

  The 07 august 2013 by   Hikingfiasco
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• Film Review: Dr Strangelove

  

  About Dr Strangelove (1963) Stanley Kubrick’s classic black comedy about a group of war-eager military men who plan a nuclear apocalypse is both funny and... Read more

  The 07 august 2013 by   Donnambr
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• So Will the Real Harry Hopkins Please Stand up

  For those unfamiliar with the arcania of WWII history let me tell you that Harry Hopkins was one of the most important and influential men in the entire... Read more

  The 06 august 2013 by   Davidduff
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• Washington – Moscow “hotline” Turns 50 Years Old This Month

  This article first appeared in Russia Beyond the Headlines. Originally published in Russian in the Rossiyskaya Gazetta. The famous hot line connecting Washingto... Read more

  The 06 august 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
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• Danika Reviews Lies About My Family: A Memoir by Amy Hoffman

  

  Perhaps it’s unfair to read a book that you know you’re not in the mood for. Lies About My Family got positive reviews by Alison Bechdel and Anita Diamant, and ... Read more

  The 06 august 2013 by   Lesbrary
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• #BombtheBox @ Boxpark Shoreditch

  

  Last Thursday a crowd gathered with anticipation around BOXPARK to watch renowned UK Graffiti Artist, Aroe spray 'Bomb The Box' on the shipping container outsid... Read more

  The 06 august 2013 by   Invisiblemadevisible
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• Box Office Decoded: 2 Guns Sorta Disappoints, Smurfs 2 Does Better Than You Thin...

  

  With the end of another weekend comes another batch of reports about how films-both new and old-fared at the box office. This week, we’re reminded of what an... Read more

  The 06 august 2013 by   Weminoredinfilm.com
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• Cyber-Sabotage Is Easy

  

  by Thomas Rid / National Security[eds. note. This article, from an outlet centered on discussions of National Security, carried a pro-tech angle and is only... Read more

  The 05 august 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• A Credible Threat from al-Qaeda's Frankenbombers Worries Officials. Embassies...

  

  London bombings, WWII. SourceThe world is not a safe place. The world is not our home, thank goodness. But until it is time to go to our new home (New... Read more

  The 05 august 2013 by   Elizabethprata
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• Do-Nothing Congress: The Great Stagnation

  The present American political situation is a stalemate, stuck between serious, escalating, and threatening problems; and the unwillingness to compromise which... Read more

  The 05 august 2013 by   Anthonyhymes
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• Love the Music, Loathe the Man!

  I am not suggesting it's true but I have the distinct impression that great artists are also great shits! To be fair, great artists in this era of mass... Read more

  The 05 august 2013 by   Davidduff
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• Monday Market Movement – August Outlook

  

  We had a very busy weekend at PSW as we're getting ready to move forward and launch our Portal Project and we also took a little time to look back and review ou... Read more

  The 05 august 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Beyond Drones

  

  Image Courtesy of North Jersey Beyond Drones: Combating the System of Militarism and Imperialism “When machines and computers, profit motives and property right... Read more

  The 04 august 2013 by   Devondb
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• Barack Obama's Diary: Birthday Boy

  

  Dear Diary: Our Middle East embassies are closed, not for an al-Qaeda threat as  the lapdog media  have suggested,  but the threat that I might miss my golf... Read more

  The 04 august 2013 by   Hughvw
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• Sergei POV Scene - Boston Nationals

  

  I had to take a break from the Sergei POV scenes to work on some FIGHTING FOR THE EDGE stuff, but I have a new one here to share with you! This is a "never... Read more

  The 04 august 2013 by   Jcomeaux
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• Referendum on Peace Agreement Just Might Pass?

  Secretary of State Kerry doggedly worked until the Israel-Palestinian peace talks revived. They have been dead for four years and not much progress was made in... Read more

  The 02 august 2013 by   Elizabethprata
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• Strange World

  

  Yesterday was an odd one. It was Yorkshire Day here in … er … Yorkshire – the annual celebration of the White Rose counties just south of 'Desolation'. Read more

  The 02 august 2013 by   Nicholas Baines
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• New York Sycophants of the World Unite

  Wow. Here is a really sharp dissecting by Martin Continetti of President Obama's recent conversation with the New York Times: My favorite moment is when the... Read more

  The 02 august 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• Plant of the Week: Hemerocallis Middendorffii Var. Esculenta

  

  Hemerocallis middendorffii var. esculenta (23/06/2013, Kew Garden, London)Position: Full sun to partial shadeFlowering period: Early summer and again in late... Read more

  The 02 august 2013 by   Davis Landscape Architecture
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• Here Comes the Fall.

  

  Happy August 1st everyone! Although I am certain for many of you the beginning of the new month was yesterday. Time speeds on. Read more

  The 02 august 2013 by   Jamesswezey
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• Pacific Prime Scholarship Awards – Essay 1

  

  Pacific Prime believes in investing in the education of our future generations and has an ongoing program of scholarships in hopes of doing this. Read more

  The 02 august 2013 by   Pacificprime
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• Ellis Island: Strangers and Aliens on a Long Journey

  

  My great grandparents and grandparents came through Ellis Island. My maternal grandfather Henry arrived from Bradford, England in 1923, for example. He was 23... Read more

  The 02 august 2013 by   Elizabethprata
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• St. Petersburg: The Cradle of the Vanished Monarchy

  

  St. Petersburg CanalsThe scene: St. Petersburg. The street: Nevsky Prospect. The locals are rushing to work, the tourists are slowly strolling about and gazing... Read more

  The 01 august 2013 by   Thecompulsivetraveler
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• Barack Obama's Diary: Vlad the Inhaler

  

  Dear Diary: Barely had I set a shoe upon the Resolute desk, this morning, when Vlad called from Moscow. He says he's authorized a visa for that traitorous littl... Read more

  The 01 august 2013 by   Hughvw
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• Pope Francis's Gay Remarks as Something New Under Papal Sun: Commentators Who Sa...

  

  I think that Andrew Brown, Kate Connolly, and Liz Davies make an excellent point in their recent Guardian article about the pope's comments on the plane this... Read more

  The 01 august 2013 by   William Lindsey
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• Occasional Link Roundup

  Much travel = little writing. Sorry!First of all, Chana Messinger and I will be on Google+ at 7 PM Eastern tonight talking about Jewish atheism and our... Read more

  The 31 july 2013 by   Brute Reason
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• Kombucha!

  

  Food fads are common, especially when people assume health benefits can be derived from the latest and greatest item on the shelf. One such product that has... Read more

  The 31 july 2013 by   Yonni
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