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World War 2 Weapons
The Second World War was a worldwide military conflict, now noted as the most widespread war in history. With more than 100 million military personnel becoming involved through various countries. There were two main sides to the war- the Allies (Soviet Union, United States, United Kingdom) and the Axis (Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, Imperial Japan).
46 commentsA Visit to the World War I Battlefield of Verdun
On a 1979 trip to Europe with my younger sister we made a stop at the city of Verdun in northeastern France. Verdun is a medieval city whose origins date back to pre-Roman times. According to WikiPedia it...
0 commentsSevere Dog Attacks and Pit Bulls
"How has the landscape of America and the mindset of Americans changed so dramatically in only a few decades? Is it canine behavior that has changed so drastically? Or have we, with our growing ignorance of...
61 commentsBest Essential Oils For Skin Treatments
Learn how to heal, regenerate, oxygenate and pamper your skin with essential oils, natural therapeutic substances that contain the life-force of beneficial plants. Having a personal spa at home is not that far-fetched after all.
13 commentsMcPopular: How Does McDonald's Special Sauce Fare Against European Competitors?
A former ex-pats opinion on who wins the fast food war in Germany.
24 commentsBlack Forest Cake Recipe
After a warm spring day spent in Germany's popular Black Forest, I visited this small family owned restaurant. I ordered Schnitzel and Kartoffen for my hearty first course meal and then the owner presented a...
6 commentsThe Best Global Regions for Mehanical Engineers
Hubber greathub has requested information about where in the world to go for he best professional growth, highest salaries, and consistent high-demand status for Mechanical Engineers...
9 commentsVintage Halloween Decorations
It's almost my favorite time of year: Halloween! Naturally, as the weeks draw closer, my mind turns to thoughts of what can I buy to celebrate the occasion and my answer, of course, is something vintage....
13 commentsOperation Drumbeat: Nazi U-boats Off the American Coast, 1942
Drumbeat, at least in theory, had been planned as far back as 1897. Germany had always been fascinated with attacking America, a land insulated and buffered by two oceans. There was a desire to “break”...
1 commentWhy We Sing Christmas Carols
I have often wondered why we sing carols during the December holiday season, but not during any other time of the year. Only in the period between Thanksgiving (often earlier) and New Years, do the strains of...
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