William Playfair (1759 – 1823)
The sorrowful events around the Mediterranean area amply demonstrate the lure of the green grass on the other side. And where there is desperation ther… Read More
The Presidential election could be delayed or scrapped altogether if conspiracy theories become predictive and a candidate dies or drops out before Nov. 8.
The scenarios have been seriously… Read More
Evan McMullin is running as an independent Conservative alternative to Trump. Who McMullin is running with, however, is a bit of a mystery.
In all Nine States where he has officially qualif… Read More
"Part 1: These women aspire to combat roles — now they're training for them" PBS NewsHour 12/8/2016ExcerptSUMMARY: Until recently, women were barred from U.S. military combat job… Read More
The first task of every autocrat is to “delegitimize facts,” said Ezra Klein in Vox.com, and President Trump is off to a flying start. On his first full day in office, Trump se… Read More
Lexus has been at the top of the J.D. Power survey for six consecutive years.As vehicle quality improves, balky tech remains a problemLexus and Porsche are the auto brands that showed the fe… Read More
This is a local group of jewellers in Whitby who create the most wonderful rings, necklaces, and brooches using the jet washed up on the local beaches. The jet found at Whitby is of Early Ju… Read More
Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater (Bought) - WARNING! I cannot review this book without spoiling the others in the series. Read no further if you're planning on reading this series a… Read More
Legislative Updates
California: Gov. Jerry Brown (D) has signed Senate Bill 511 into Law. The Bill requires the Secretary of State’s Office to make “reasonable efforts” to… Read More
"The unforgettable films of 2017" PBS NewsHour 12/15/2017ExcerptSUMMARY: A Winston Churchill biopic, a horror film about American society and racism, a mother-daughter coming of age st… Read More
Fight in the Goodwill
– Fierce Fiction by Lane Mullin –
The window display in the Goodwill relied on an imaginative employee. Sometimes washed, occasionally smokey, and al… Read More
Reviews 46The Private Eye Genre Progresses Reviews have not been indexed, but you may find most of these posts by searching this blog for keyword Review.In Reviews 45, we looked at the… Read More
Before Americans really even began to realize it, the Great Depression was over. Times weren’t good, necessarily, but then again they were nowhere near as bad as they were a decade ear… Read More
Some hotels just get it completely right – and luxury country house hotel Hambleton Hall hotel Rutland is one of them. From the traditional and immaculate bedroom, to the excellent foo… Read More
When Elmer arrived back in New Orleans after his Thanksgiving leave, he still had several weeks ahead of him in Louisiana before he would be able to join his new boat. But now work, training… Read More
“It’s a wonder he didn’t shoot his foot off.”
That’s my dad, Steve, commenting on one of the non-Pearl Harbor-related stories my grandpa liked to tell about… Read More
Early movie-goers enjoying a silent film(Source: Katherine Linley – emaze)
Silent Cinema was the earliest era of cinema, lasting approximately from 1895 – with early experimen… Read More
The Mink remained in San Pedro Bay throughout November, where it continued to refuel ships as part of the 77.7.2 Task Force. On the 9th it replenished its own cargo with 277,788 gallons of d… Read More
Located on the western coast of Italy, Pisa is a renowned city in Tuscany. Most tourists think that this city is only known for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but it has many amazing sites. The… Read More
Reviews 63A Peace DividedPeacekeeper #2 by Tanya Huff Here is a 2017 title by Tanya Huff, A Peace Divided. It is #2 in a Trilogy, which is a follow-after series abo… Read More
Under questioning by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY, 14th District), Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense, Christopher Miller, revealed that there was a Three-hour Delay between when the Ca… Read More
The Postal Service Reform Act (H.R. 3076), to ensure Self-Sustaining, High-Quality, Postal Service.
Since 2006, the Postal Service has had to Pre-Fund Retiree Health Benefits 75 years in a… Read More
Several must-see sights in Boston showcase the city’s nearly four centuries of history. You can begin your tour on the Freedom Trail, which includes landmarks like the Paul Revere Hous… Read More
Hull City vs Norwich City prediction, preview and team news On Saturday, Hull City will host Norwich City in their second Championship game of the new season.Hull are coming into this g… Read More
HMS Eskimo
When dad took a second slice of cake or spent more time in the garden in the hot sun than mum thought wise, he would say: Don’t worry, Lily, you’re a long time dead.
M… Read More
Introduction to watercolor paintings / prints
Watercolor paintings / prints have a unique charm that sets them apart from other forms of art. The delicate washes of color, the transpare… Read More