Category Archives: History
The real end of history? Hardly
Slate has a great article on the Kindle, which I love, but a few lines in the article made me stop and think. The Kindle 2 signals that after a happy, 550-year union, reading and printing are getting separated. It … Continue reading
Yes, she did say steam plane.
Roberta that is. It was real and it flew in 1933. Go to Roberta’s for the scoop on the awesomeness that was the Besler Steam Plane. Mmmmm… Steam.
War Warning
The Wall Street Journal has an interview with Václav Klaus, the President of the Czech Republic. He’s also a Professor at the Prague School of Economics. He’s a very smart man and he has words people in the US need … Continue reading
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Some things never change
From 1948 and it’s still appropriate today. From Clayton Cramer and Randy Barnett
On the Ammo Shortage
I know that even a few months ago, I could walk into a Wal Mart and buy a thousand rounds of .40 S&W or .45 ACP any time. Now I might find one box if I’m lucky. Bob Owens at … Continue reading
Still Remembering the Alamo
Robert at Blackfork is continuing his “real time” coverage of the siege at the Alamo. It’s worth the time, believe me. Today’s is especially good.
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173 years – And we still remember the Alamo.
On February 23, 1836, the Mexican army under the command of President Santa Anna, began the siege of the Alamo Mission. It’s a story that repeats itself throughout history. A small group of warriors facing overwhelming odds and defeated to … Continue reading
