Tag Archives: history

The Harvard Gazette: Michael Sandel saw it coming

Posted on April 17, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Nation & World Michael Sandel saw it coming Philosophy helps us solve ‘big questions that matter,’ argues ‘Justice’ professor as he accepts Berggruen Prize  Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer April 15, 2026 4 min read In 1996, political philosopher Michael … Continue reading →

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World in turmoil with wars; AI developing faster than expected, this posting is about John D. Rockefeller and OIL etc, maybe even some wisdom in a time of need

Posted on April 17, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

@SamaHoole In 1900, John D. Rockefeller controlled approximately 90 percent of all petroleum refining in the United States. He was, by some calculations, the richest private individual who had ever lived. He had a problem. Scientists were discovering that compounds … Continue reading →

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Who Wrote the 25th Amendment? Source: Prospect magazine.

Posted on April 14, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

 This accessible to everyone and supported by readers who can afford to sustain us. Home / Law and Justice / Who Wrote the 25th Amendment?Posted inLaw and Justice Who Wrote the 25th Amendment? It turns out he’s still alive, and still teaching at Fordham … Continue reading →

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Fortune: ‘Enough Of War,’ Pope Leo XIV Says In Latest Condemnation Of U.S.-Iran Conflict

Posted on April 13, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Subscribe ‘Enough Of War,’ Pope Leo XIV Says In Latest Condemnation Of U.S.-Iran Conflict ByConor Murray, Forbes Staff. Murray is a Forbes news reporter covering entertainment trends.Follow Author Apr 11, 2026, 02:23pm EDTApr 11, 2026, 03:16pm EDT2 Topline Pope Leo XIV, … Continue reading →

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Breaking Defense: UK accuses Russia of covert submarine operation threatening undersea cables. Comment is the Island of Ireland, a weak link, exposed

Posted on April 13, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

UK accuses Russia of covert submarine operation threatening undersea cables  Together with allies, the UK tracked “every mile” of the deployment involving an Akula-class and a pair of Main Directorate for Deep Sea Research (GUGI) surveillance submarines, according to British … Continue reading →

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Defense: UK accuses Russia of covert submarine operation threatening undersea cables. Comment: But what about Ireland and the undersea cables with minimal security

Posted on April 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

UK accuses Russia of covert submarine operation threatening undersea cables  Together with allies, the UK tracked “every mile” of the deployment involving an Akula-class and a pair of Main Directorate for Deep Sea Research (GUGI) surveillance submarines, according to British … Continue reading →

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One of Hitler’s favourite commandos became a gentleman farmer in the Curragh in County Kildare. Otto Skorzeny was born in Vienna in 1908, joined the Austrian Nazi movement, distinguished himself in the Waffen-SS on the Eastern Front, and was personally selected by Hitler for special missions.

Posted on April 6, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

BUCHANAN: Dublin Time Machine @RobLooseCannon One of Hitler’s favourite commandos became a gentleman farmer in the Curragh in County Kildare. Otto Skorzeny was born in Vienna in 1908, joined the Austrian Nazi movement, distinguished himself in the Waffen-SS on the … Continue reading →

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Leave no American behind motto. We today are witness to a remarkable expedition into Iran to remove a fighter who had to eject from his fighter plane. What an achievement? If you want to watch a film on Netflix about U.S. commitment to free people held hostage by the Japanese, I highly recommend The Great Raid 2005 streaming on Netflix.

Posted on April 5, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Yes, The Great Raid (2005) is streaming on Netflix.It’s a gripping war film directed by John Dahl, starring Benjamin Bratt as Lt. Col. Henry Mucci and James Franco as Capt. Robert Prince, with Joseph Fiennes, Connie Nielsen, and others. The … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian penned an open letter to “the people of the United States” on April 1, 2026, in which he implored Americans to “look beyond” misinformation that portrayed Iran as a threat to the world.

Posted on April 3, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Author Disclosure statement Roxane Razavi receives funding from the EHESS (PhD funding). Partners The Conversation UK receives funding from these organisations View the full list DOI We believe in the free flow of information Republish … Continue reading →

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Breaking Defense: Hegseth fires Army’s top officer, Gen. Randy George

Posted on April 2, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Breaking Defense Newsletter Signup Search for:Search Featured: Land Warfare Hegseth fires Army’s top officer, Gen. Randy George A Defense Department official confirmed a report that George has been asked to step down by Hegseth. By Ashley Roque and Carley Welch on April 02, 2026 … Continue reading →

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