Book Review: The Forever War by Joe Haldeman
The Forever War (TFW) story takes place light-years in the future and essentially draws on the author Joe Haldeman’s military experience during the Vietnam War. Haldeman wrote about his culture…
Starship Troopers Movie Trivia
Starship Troopers, directed by Paul Verhoeven and released in 1997, is a visually stunning and action-packed science fiction film based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Robert…
What are The Marquess of Queensberry Rules?
The first time that I ever heard of the code The Marquess of Queensberry Rules was during a viewing of the John Wayne movie called A Quiet Man. The Marquess…
Gin and Tonic: Quintessential British Cocktail with an Interesting History
Photo by Vlad Tchompalov. Bond ordered a double gin and tonic and one whole green lime. When the drink came, he cut the lime in half, dropped the two squeezed…
Wearing Down the Enemy with the Fabian Strategy
Fabian strategy draws its name from the Roman Dictator Quintus Fabius Maximus. Tasked with defeating the Carthaginian general Hannibal in 217 BC, following crushing defeats at the Battles of Trebia…
The Man Who Would Be King movie still holds up 50 years later
The Man Who Would Be King is still in my list of favorite movies to watch. I still recall seeing it with my father when it came out in 1975.…
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Beware of Drug Scams in Thailand, Protect Yourself from Severe Consequences
‘A Prayer Before Dawn’ Trailer: Prison, Drugs, And Muay Thai movie So, you saw the movie The Hangover Part II and want to catch some of the local culture, huh?…
The History of Spam and its international acceptance post WW2
Hormel Spiced Ham, was created in 1927. It was an inexpensive luncheon meat to help housewives stretch their budget dollars. The Great Depression caused sales to drop, and company president…
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Street Safety Awareness: Understanding Vulnerability to Robbery
In our daily lives, safety is a top priority, especially when navigating city streets and urban environments. It is essential to acknowledge that certain factors can make individuals more susceptible…
U.S. Coffee Rationing in World War II
During World War II, the United States implemented coffee rationing as part of the broader war effort and conservation measures. The rationing of various goods, including coffee, was necessary to…