Category Archives: USA
Where In The World?
From my well-travelled friend, Zain, comes this article about the sad state of geographic knowledge in the US. Not only is global geography desperately poor; the full report demonstrates that the average 18 to 24 year old American doesn’t know … Continue reading
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The Business Of Keeping Busy
We’re not so much keeping busy these days as unavoidably being kept busy. Honestly, who would have thought that retirement could be so much work? Sarah and I have been busy trying to prepare our Dutch and American taxes. Given … Continue reading
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The Secret Police
This article , sent to me by Ome Geoff, demonstrates how the US is (ab)using the Patriot Act via the FBI to spy on its people. Yet another reason that I sleep more soundly for having left the shores of … Continue reading
Birds Of A Feather
What do tobacco companies and military recruiters have in common? Not much, you say. Well, take another look. It seems that cynical and devious marketing plays a significant role in the agenda of both branches of, er, industry. Come to … Continue reading
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Liberation Day
Finally, I can reveal to you the plan that has been in place for, well, I no longer even know how long; more than one year, but less than four, that’s for sure. So, without further ado, beating about the … Continue reading
Posted in Google, The Netherlands, USA
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