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Posts about history and historical events.
High-Speed Rail and the LA to LV Line: A Past, Present, and Future Journey Through Glittering Landscapes [writers note: This started with research on high-speed rail and a Las Vegas to Los Angeles line. Then brought back early memories of … Continued
While listening to a podcast the other day, I overheard three statements that caught my attention. The first was that World War I started because no one wanted to lose face. The second statement was that recent events between the … Continued
Have you ever wondered why we like what we like? Why do some designs, products, and ideas become wildly popular while others fall flat? According to industrial designer Raymond Loewy, it all comes down to a simple principle: MAYA, or … Continued
Privacy is topic current and as relevant as it was over 250 years ago. Digital Privacy adds more complication to the debate. And even debating has had its issues. An article reviewing our basis for privacy and focusing attention on moving forward.
Modern nation Sovereignty. The Treaties of Westphalia, also called the Peace of Westphalia, are credited for the creation of countries as we know them today. Monetary impact on this sovereignty is changing. How long will it take. Let’s discuss.