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A Concise History of the English LanguageThe English language derived from a family of languages called Indo-European and is spoken by approximately three billion people.
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Ft. Wallace & Russell Springs Kansas, John German Family Massacre SitePictures of historic Ft. Wallace, Kansas; Russell Springs, Kansas; Butterfield Overland Dispatch Trail; Smoky River Trail; John German Family Massacre Site outside of Russell Springs -
Sand Creek Massacre National SiteSand Creek Massacre occured Nov. 29 and 30 of 1864. The site was dedicated in April 2007 and can be visited north of Chivington, Colorado. -
FBI on D.B. Cooper Suspect Lynn Doyle Cooper: No DNA MatchThe unsolved 1971 skyjacking case gains another fascinating suspect. -
Apple IPad 2 and Its Tablet CompetitorsThe original iPad has sold 15 million units and raked in a stunning 5 billion dollars for Apple in only three business quarters. iPad has spawned other contenders to the tablet market. -
Peculiar Liaisons in War, Espionage, and Terrorism in the Twentieth Century -- a ReviewEssays on JFK, Gavrilo Princip, Jimmy Doolittle, Mata Hari, Sydney Reilly, T. E. Lawrence, Reinhardt Heydrich, Admiral Canaris, Claus von Stauffenberg, Adolf Hitler, Lee Harvey Oswald, David Ferrie and others -
1971 D.B. Cooper Letters Linked to Suspect William GossettFour letters signed by "D.B. Cooper" and mailed to three newspapers within days after the November 24, 1971 skyjacking are being investigated by attorney Galen Cook. -
500 Essential Cult Books -- the Ultimate Guide by Gina McKinnon with Steve Holland (A Review)What is a cult book? This book defines a cult book and presents a color book cover, synopsis, and short review of 500 books along with the author's full name, the publisher, and US/UK ISBN's. -
Smartphone Comparison: Apple, Android, BlackBerryApple, Android, and Blackberry are compared for software user interface and OS. -
Sprint's HTC Evo 4G Phone -- a Review and Sources for More InformationSprint's new 4G phone could be the best of the Android phones.
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The IPad and WePadWill the iPad and WePad become real contenders in the netbook market?
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The Netbook and Ereader Combo Device -- EnTourage EDGeenTourage Systems has created the first dual Netbook/Ereader that is powered by Google's Android OS. -
The Enemies of Ian Fleming's 007 and the Modern VillainAs bizarre and implausible as Ian Fleming's antagonists were they are frighteningly similar to today's super villains. -
What Makes Colorado Such a Popular Place to Live?Colorado is fifth-most popular state to make a move to and has enjoyed a steady increase in population and personal income ever since gold was found in cool creeks of the Front Range foothills of the Colorado Rockies in the 1850s. -
Chrysler's (GEM) Peapod Electric CarThe Peapod boasts stylish looks, an operation cost of 2 to 2.5 cents a mile, can be started with an iPhone or iPod, is made of 95% recycled and recyclable material, can be fully recharged from a standard 110-volt outlet, and has a price of $12,500. -
Netbook Computer Sales SoaringThe netbook has found a niche in the computing world by offering users a low price and a small size. The netbook is larger than hand-held devices and smaller than laptops and notebooks.
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Celebrity Spies of the World WarsEntertainment celebrities were a key part of world war espionage.
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Battle at Summit Springs, Colorado Territory. July 11, 1869The Battle of Summit Springs, a key battle in the Plains Indian Wars of the 1860's, was fought in Colorado Territory July 11, 1869 by Cheyenne Dog Soldiers against U.S. soldiers and hired scouts that included Bufallo Bill Cody. -
Using Smartphones InternationallyMobile phones used internationally have become known as Smartphones or World Phones. Smartphones have global communication capability and ideally include GPS (Global Positioning System) and wireless capability.
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The Battle of Beecher Island - the Story of the 1868 Colorado Plains War Battle with Pictures of the BattlefieldThe 1868 Battle of Beecher Island in Colorado Territory was one of several clashes between U.S. Soldiers and Plains Indians that were part of the Indian Plains Wars (1864-1869). -
The Executive Writer - a Guide to Managing Words, Ideas, and People by Edith Poor -- a ReviewMs. Edith Poor writes that the ability to communicate is management itself. Words motivate. They demoralize. They incite, placate, they appease. They wound. They heal. They matter. -
Tips for Succeeding at On-line College ClassesOnline classes are expanding at an astounding 30 percent a year with over 75 percent of American colleges and universities providing an online environment.
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Adolf Hitler and Ludwig Wittgenstein: Childhood Rivals?While Hitler was inspired by writer Karl Mary and composer Richard Wagner, he may have found his schoolmate Ludwig Wittgenstein less than inspirational and a target of childhood hate and envy. -
The Legacy of the War to End All WarsThe War to End All Wars did little more than to perpetuate war, spread disease, encourage genocide, and create modern terrorism. -
Ian Fleming's Black Ops of WWIIHighlights of Ian Fleming's Black Operations as a Lt. Cmdr. within British Naval intelligence during WWII.
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Colorado Buffaloes' 1980's Climb to the Top of College FootballThere has rarely been a more dramatic turn around in modern college football history than the fortunes of the Colorado Buffaloes from 1984(1-10) - 1989(11-1). -
Army's Greatest College Football DuoFelix Blanchard and Glenn Davis led Army to an astounding 27-0-1 record in three seasons (1944-46) while they both won the Heisman Trophy. -
Hitler and the Jewish ProstituteAn inquiry concerning Hitler's health and charges he suffered from syphilis.
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Edgar Allan Poe -- a Review of Facts, Books, Web Sites, Newsletters, & BlogsE.A. Poe, the American Master of Macabre, lived a strange and tragic life that inspired and influenced countless writers throughout the world.
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The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe's DeathTwo hundred years after the birth of American writer Edgar Allan Poe, his life and especially his death are shrouded in numerous mysteries. -
Commentary and Review of Sonny Barger's Book Hell's AngelsSonny Barger, born 1938, was a founding member of the Oakland chapter of the Hell's Angels in 1957. He is the author of four books concerning the Hell's Angels. -
Lawrence of Arabia and the Queen of the DesertIf there ever was a female match for the likes of the celebrated British soldier T.E. Lawrence, aka Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935), it was Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell (1868-1926). -
Lawrence of Arabia's Legendary Assault on AqabaA British soldier and a renegade Arab chieftain combined their efforts to defeat Turkish forces at Aqaba in a key World War I military mission thought impossible. This operation established the reputation of Lawrence of Arabia more than any.
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T.E. Lawrence -- the Irishman Who Reluctantly Became Lawrence of ArabiaT.E. Lawrence became one of the most famous British citizens in the world during the 1920's only to hide the fact under assumed names. -
Sun Tzu's Art of War and Classic Military DeceptionsThe British, Americans, and Russians agreed at the Tehran Conference of 1943 to engage in a massive ruse de guerre in hopes of confusing the Nazis. -
The Japanese Red Army's Black Widow -- Fusako ShigenobuOne of the principal leaders of the deadly and ruthless terror group The Japanese Red Army was a woman, Fusako Shigenobu, nicknamed "Mata Hari" by her revolutionary colleagues and also known as the "Red Queen of Terror." -
The Search for General Custer -- the Kidder MassacreIf there was a beginning and ending to what was called the Indian Wars of the Plains, the common consensus is that Sand Creek started it and Summit Springs ended it, both occurring in Colorado Territory between November of 1864 and July of 1869.
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Supreme Court Justice Byron White -- Supreme Athlete & ScholarSupreme Court Justice Byron White served on the bench of the Supreme Court for 31 years. He is the only judge to have played college and professional football where he garnered numerous athletic and academic records. -
Touring London by Tube and FootLondon travel tips on the British Library, British Museum, walking tours, restaurants, and pubs. -
Twenty-One Tough Movie QuestionsIf you know the answers to just half of these questions you are truly a movie buff.
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Birth of the Horror and Detective StoryThe birth of the modern detective story came with the imagination and work of American author Edgar Allan Poe whose 200th birthday will be celebrated on January 19, 2009.
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The Astounding Genius of Wolfgang Amadeus MozartThe great Austrian musician excelled not only in music but mathematics and languages. -
Terrorist Chic - the Romance and Erotic Fascination of the Baader-Meinhof GangThe 1960s German terror group Baader-Meinhof killed and kidnapped their way to infamy in a stylized fashion that is remembered decades later in fashion, film, music, drama, and fiction.
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The Bizarre Aftermath of the 1972 Munich Olympic DisasterThe German government allegedly used a staged hijacking to release the surviving Black September terrorists of the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre. -
Skyjacker D.B. Cooper's Identity Eludes FBID.B. Cooper suspects have been numerous through the years with each year finding another person to investigate. L.D. Cooper and William Gossett are investigated in this article as two suspects that have not been eliminated by the FBI. -
Following the Footsteps of Billy the KidPictures of key sites of the Lincoln County Wars, New Mexico -
How to Build with Grid Beam - a Fast, Easy, and Affordable System for Constructing Almost AnythingHow to Build with Grid Beam - A Fast, Easy, and Affordable System for Constructing Almost Anything - Phil Jergenson, Richard Jergenson, and Wilma Keppel -
Dead End to Terror and Promises to KeepA four-part history of terror groups that made unlikely alliances in their personal war against Western civilization. -
Japanese Red Army and Black SeptemberA four-part history of terror groups that made unlikely alliances in their personal war against Western civilization. -
Terrorist Training and Left Wing AlliancesA four-part history of terror groups that made unlikely alliances in their personal war against Western civilization. -
Alliances of TerrorismA four part history of terror groups that made unlikely alliances in their personal war against Western civilization. -
Where Did Ian Fleming's License-to-Kill Idea Come From?James Bond creator, Ian Fleming, created the model for the license-to-kill agent for his fiction from real life assassins employed by various intelligence services during World War II.
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D.B. Cooper Suspect Named: William Pratt GossettGalen Cook, an attorney who has been investigating D.B. Cooper case for years, has released the name of the latest suspect: William Gossett. Cook is analyzing the found Cooper money and investigating the possible link of letters to suspect Gossett. -
The Mysteries of Mata Hari's DaughterJuana-Luisa MacLeod, the only daughter of the infamous World War I spy Mata Hari, was a tragic figure that was abadoned by her mother, survivor of a murder plot, and a victim of lies about her life.
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Ten Super Foods to Fuel and Protect the BrainTen great foods that naturally fuel and protect the brain with bioflavonoids, polyphenols, antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins.
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The Mentors of Alexander the GreatHomer, Aristotle, and Oracles Inspired Alexander to his Greatness -
The Foundation and Legacy of the Medieval Christian CrusadesThe Medieval Christian Crusades established a legacy of fear and horror that lasts to the twenty-first century -
Was James Bond Based on a Real Person?Many of Ian Fleming's Characters were Based on Real People and Plots Based on Truth
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Islamic-Extremist Terrorists and the Oklahoma City BombingThe April 19,1995 Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 had eerie similarities to the 1993 terror attack on the World Trade Center that killed six people and nearly toppled one of the towers.
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The Bond Girl and the Cold War HeroIan Fleming created the world's most famous fictional spy in print and cinema as well as a host of memorable women characters. -
Brian Wilson's Masterpiece - Pet SoundsPet Sounds has been called Brian Wilson's crowning achievement, "perhaps the album of the century," claimed Paul McCartney -- an album that inspired other great works by pop artists.
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World's Deadliest Terrorists: Tamil Tigers, Shining Path, Aum Shinrikyo and Al QaedaThere are many terror groups to fear in the twenty-first century but some of the old ones are still here ready to kill thousands to make their point.
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A Guide to First Impressions in BusinessThere is no doubt that the first impression we make on others is a lasting one, so how can we make it a great one? -
Advantages to Implementing a Telecommuting ProgramResearch has shown that the benefits of a properly implemented telecommuting program are many and diverse.
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Did the Greek-Trojan War of Homer Really Happen?Whether the war actually occurred or is the flights of Greek poets' fantasies is not entirely clear.
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Hitler's Fake Attack on Germany that Started World War II - Operation Canned GoodsThe horrors of World War II began with Hitler's Blitzkrieg of Poland at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939 -- it all started with a set of faked attacks on Germany. -
Colonel Claus Von Stauffenberg's Failed Assassination Attempt on Adolf HitlerThe Conspirators of the Black Orchestra Desperately Try to Save Germany -- Tom Cruise's next blockbuster Valkyrie.
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Quantum of Solace - the November 2008 James Bond FilmThe 22nd Bond film released in Nov. of 2008 will be a continuance of Casino Royale and have an underlying theme of the original story.
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Martin Luther King Assassination is Linked to Hypnosis and Mind Control ExperimentsJames Earl Ray was interested and involved in hypnosis raising the question of whether he was a Manchurian-candidate-style assassin.
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James Bond and the Terrorist of the Future: Ian Fleming's Distinctive Vision of the Sovereignty-Free TerroristFleming foresaw the dawn of the sovereignty-free antagonist in the form of a person or organization. -
Visiting Historic Tombstone, ArizonaTombstone, Arizona is a great place to visit for as short a stay as just a few hours or several days.
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Foiling the Nazi Atomic BombHow close were the Nazis to developing an atomic bomb? The reality of a Nazi atomic bomb was foiled in large part due to the great bravery of British and Norwegian commandos in 1942 and 1943.
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Hitler's and Heydrich's 1941 Plan to Destroy the Czech NationOn the 23rd of September 1941, Adolf Hitler appointed General Reinhardt Heydrich the vice-protector in Czechoslovakia. Heydrich planned to "Germanize" Czechoslavakia, a plan that would lead to his death. -
Foreshadows of President Kennedy's AssassinationPresident Kennedy was well aware that his office, policies, and record placed him in extraordinary danger. He spoke of the danger to friends and often remarked how easy it could be to kill a president.
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Henry Ford's Disturbing Link to Nazi GermanyHitler and Ford had a strange mutual understanding and admiration.
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How a Pro Baseball Player Became a Key World War II Secret AgentMulti-lingual Moe Berg was a baseball player and World War II spy who spied on Japan and Germany.
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American Hero Jimmy Doolittle and His RaidersDoolittle's Raiders made the first counter attack on the Japanese after Pearl Harbor. -
Whatever Happened to College Football's Flying Wedge?The golden era of the Flying Wedge and other creative football formations occurred from 1888-1893. -
Was General George S. Patton a Victim of an Assassination?Rumors of foul play have surrounded the strange death of General Patton from the day of the car accident that allegedly killed him.
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Did Divine Intervention Save Pope John Paul II from Ali Agca's Bullets?When Karl Wojtyla, a Polish bishop became the first non-Italian pope in more than four centuries, the Catholic Church paid more attention to the mysterious Secrets of Fatima, the visions witnessed by three children May 13, 1917 in the middle of World War I.
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Who was Hobey Baker?The name of Hobey Baker will be forever linked to great college hockey and the annual award to the best U.S. college hockey player that bears his name, the Hobey Baker Memorial Award.
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Tombstone, ArizonaPhotos taken in Jan. of 2008 of key sites in Tombstone, Arizona -
Was Hitler Jewish?There is evidence that Hitler feared he had Jewish ancestry, and to assure his fellow Nazi Party members he showed an extreme hatred for Jews so no one doubted his ancestry.
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The Man Who Never WasBritish Intelligence's Operation Trojan Horse became an important military strategy of deception during World War II. -
Female Spies of World War IMany women showed extraordinary courage in the Great War by engaging in espionage that usually caused them a tragic end: Mata Hari, Sarah Aaronson, Marthe McKenna, Edith Cavell, a mysterious Russian nun, and Marthe Richard.
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The Alexandrian LibraryOf all the lost treasures of the world, the systematic and wanton devastation of the greatest sanctuary of knowledge in the ancient world, the Alexandrian Library, is the most stupendous of losses.