Shivaji Maharaj: The Greatest Military Genius in Indian History

Shivaji was born in a period of Mughal imperial siesta, with the afterglow of Akbar still illuminating the empire of Jehangir, the Just and Shah Jahan, the Magnificent but being a child of the hills (Aurangzeb called him a mountain rat), Shivaji could spot the shadows that...

Imperial Murders: Community prayer service at 10 a.m.

CLEVELAND -- Local leaders and ministers are asking the community to gather after the horrific discovery in that Imperial Avenue home. A prayer vigil will be held at 10 a.m. this morning. It's taking place at Providence Baptist Church, 12712 Kinsman Rd., in...

Sowell’s House of Horrors – 4 More Bodies Recovered

+++POSTED YESTERDAY+++ CLEVELAND [WMAT News] – Police Chief Michael McGrath confirmed in a Tuesday news conference that, 4 more bodies have been recovered from the home of Anthony Sowell. A total of 10 bodies have now been recovered from the residence. “During the course...

Obama is a Neocon Liar

The following is my commentary concerning, "UN Official Demands Torture Accountability," (by Edger. Antemedius.com. July 2, 2009) and specifically Edger's comment at the end of that post as follows, "Where is the...

Japanese dare to ask: Do we really need an emperor?

Having an Emperor or king or queen as head of statehas some advantages, to handle ceremonial dutieswhile a prime minister hasgovernmental duties. " Japan's imperial family is confronting a sharp crisis of...

Monsoon link to fall of dynasties

"The demise of some of China's ruling dynasties may have been linked to changes in the strength of monsoon rains, a new study suggests. The findings come from 1,800-year record of the Asian monsoon preserved in a stalagmite from a Chinese cave. Weak - and therefore dry -...

Cdn tobacco companies fined $1.1 billion

After an eight-year investigation, Canada's biggest tobacco companies have pleaded guilty to 'aiding and abetting' cigarette smugglers in the late 80s and early 90s, a tactic that saw the companies keep a share of...

Templehof Airport Tour - The Mother of All Airports lives and dies in Berlin

Recently, I was lucky enough to participate in a tour of Berlin's Templehof Airport.  Called the Mother of All Airports, Berlin's Templehof airport will close in the Fall of 2008 and become well, we don't yet...

Zimbabwe: Journalists Condemn Political Violence

Benin's intro:  By now, I am sure that most of you who are reading this know of the severity of the political climate in Zimbabwe.  In my opinion it is just absolutely appalling.  The Association of Zimbabwe Journalists put out this statement that appears below...

Is there a Right way to sing opera?

"Is there a Right way to sing opera?Opera won’t widen its appeal by lurching to the left

007 on Display: Imperial War Museum

"Do you expect me to talk?""No, Mister Bond! I expect you to go to the museum!""In just over a week it will be exactly a hundred years since the birth of Ian Fleming, wartime intelligence officer and creator of...

Hue citadel spruced up for festival

Hue Citadel - This construction stared in 1805 under the reign of Emperor Gia Long and completed in 1832 under the reign of Emperor Ming Mang. Under Nguyen' reign, Kings have ordered to build ramparts, palaces and constructional works of royal. Over 200 years to now, it is...

Six Missing After Ga. Sugar-Refinery Blast

Six people are missing after an explosion last night at a sugar refinery in Georgia. For excellent coverage and analysis from last night, see watermon's story. "Authorities in a suburb of Savannah, Ga., say six...

Chomsky on World Ownership

"Chomsky on World Ownership Michael Shank | January 23, 2008 Editor: John Feffer Email this page to a friend Comment on this article Foreign Policy In Focus www.fpif.org Noam Chomsky is a noted linguist, author, and foreign policy expert. On January 15, Michael Shank...

The Gulf of Tonkin and the Strait of Hormuz

"An Ominous Non-Event The Gulf of Tonkin and the Strait of Hormuz By ROBERT FANTINA As the U.S. government continues to demonstrate its inability to learn from history, an alarming report from the Strait of Hormuz was broadcast to the world on January 7. The Associated Press...

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