Category Archives: geography
Capitalist Traders Then And Now
There are those occupying Wall Street and railing against capitalism but at the same time almost all of them worship Zuckerberg and Jobs as celebrities. Needless to say they also don’t say anything negative about rap “singers” earning millions a … Continue reading
2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself
We thought about reducing the price of opinions in light of the current economy but decided that we would go for a more upscale clientele. Every day there are news stories about the crisis of obesity in the USA and … Continue reading
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2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself
Let’s ponder some thoughts, memories and reflections of the events of yesteryear and today and hope they might interest you, irk you, but at least not bore you. We note with sadness the passing of the printed Encyclopedia Britannica. It … Continue reading
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Sinking Ship/Ship Of State
The tragic loss Costa cruise liner is news in its own right and perhaps a metaphor for the future of the Eurozone and maybe the vitality of the European Union itself. The circumstances of the wreck are still emerging but … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Affairs, geography, government, history, Mother Nature
2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself
Let’s do politics, money matters, memories and other random thoughts of vital importance…..after all isn’t everything of vital importance these days according to the talking heads. So here we go. The debt ceiling increase is merely the teaser to pull … Continue reading
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2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself
The events of the day sometimes are so quick and confusing that one hardly knows whether to moan, cry, laugh or do a double-take. Here are some laughers and moaners. Thanks Blackie. We don’t keep up much with the celebrity … Continue reading
2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself
Old themes and new events feed the trough with fodder for these musings. The fighting in Libya rings with names of 70 years ago. Benghazi, Tobruk, Tripoli were all in the news regularly from 1940 to 1943 with the ebbs … Continue reading
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Pacific Railroad–II
The project to build the Pacific Railroad started during the War and the legislation was signed by Lincoln. Much of the follow-up administration work was done by Johnson as his successor. The legislation was amended a couple of years later … Continue reading
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