Posted by Matt in June 26th, 2008 |
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Traute Grier was 16 years old when the Soviets cut off West Berlin from the rest of the world. Here, she recounts her desparate struggle for survival, her terror of the Russians and how friendships developed between the Americans and occupied Germans. more… [ Video ]
Photo Gallery: The Candy Bombers
Timeline: A Brief History of the [...]
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Posted by Matt in June 23rd, 2008 |
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Syria and Iran may be better friends than many thought. Reports indicate that the two might have been cooperating on nuclear weapons research. Now, though, Damascus may be rethinking those ties and looking for friends in the West. more…
Interview with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert: ‘We Want Genuine Peace’
Interview with IAEA Boss Mohamed ElBaradei: ‘If [...]
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Posted by Matt in June 12th, 2008 |
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‘If We Fail, Humanity’s Survival Will Be on the Line’
IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei talks to SPIEGEL about Israel’s propensity for unilateral action against countries like Syria, the US’s tendency to keep the IAEA in the dark and the threat of nuclear terrorism. more…
Photo Gallery: The Growing Nuclear Threat
Alarming Test Results: Iran Could Have Enough [...]
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Posted by Matt in May 29th, 2008 |
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This is a fascinating article about survival in a disaster. Most people tend to freeze in a disaster, but the thing to do is act. I recommend reading this article.
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But survival is not just a product of luck. We can do far more than we think to improve our odds of preventing and [...]
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Posted by Matt in May 15th, 2008 |
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Finally, Denmark gets a clue. Not only is multiculturalism a bad thing, it is a death sentence for any country that practices it.
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This haven of tolerance and openness has opted for survival and rationality. For citizenship, the country now requires of new immigrants:
- 3 years of language classes
- tests on Denmark’s history, culture [...]
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Posted by Matt in August 30th, 2007 |
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One hundred years of technological progress can be erased in minutes by nature’s fury. Recent disasters have left not only destruction, but also heroism in their wake, and we can learn from the experiences of the survivors. The right tools, skills and mind-set—the survival worldview—will help you withstand the worst.
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