Category Archives for World
Managing American Hegemony: Essays on Power in a Time of Dominance.
Shadow Government has a very good interview with the Kori Schake, the author of this new book. Here is what she says about this book in her own words: It’s a book about American power: why it’s so predominant in … Continue reading
Inflation in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s central bank says it will soon introduce a 100 trillion dollar note as the once prosperous country battles to keep pace with hyperinflation that has caused many to abandon the country’s currency. … The new 100 trillion dollar bill … Continue reading
Moscow’s Reaction to U.S. and Poland’s Missile Defense Base
As you probably know, the US has been working with NATO allies in Europe to bolster their missile defense system to provide protection for us and the rest of Europe in the event that Iran or other rogue nations attack. … Continue reading
Comparing the two candidates’ statements on the invasion of Georgia
Senator McCain’s statement: STATEMENT BY JOHN MCCAIN ON RUSSIA’S AGGRESSION IN GEORGIA For Immediate Release Contact: Press Office Friday, August 8, 2008 703-650-5550 ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain issued the following statement regarding the current conflict between Georgia … Continue reading
Christianity in Nazi Germany
While I was researching the German history of Czech occupation for the captions of my Prague photos, I came across some very interesting and scary photos. The author of the site, just entitled Nazi photos, writes, “The following photos provide … Continue reading
Terezin Concentration Camp
This Spring Break I visited the Czech Republic. One of the most memorable days was the tour of the Terezin concentration camp. Hitler wanted this camp to serve as the “model” ghetto. For detailed information please visit the Jewish Virtual … Continue reading
Spring Break trip to Prague, Czech Republic
This Spring Break I had the amazing opportunity to visit Prague and various other areas in the Czech Republic and Germany. Most of the photos now have captions. Great information if you are going to be visiting Prague: Ten Essentials … Continue reading
The Great Fall of China
Here’s an interesting article regarding recently updated GDP calculations: China, it turns out, isn’t a $10-trillion economy on the brink of catching up with the United States. It is a $6-trillion economy, less than half our size. For the foreseeable … Continue reading
Rogue French Investor
This sounds like the making of an exciting stock market movie (if there could be such a thing.) By Friday, January 18, Jérôme Kerviel, a junior suit in the banking world, was on the hook for €50 billion – the … Continue reading
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
Just a quick plug for my aluma mater, University of Wisconsin – Madison. On the latest ARWU “Top 500 Universities” list, UW-Madison was ranked #17. Ranking Methodology Go Badgers!