Windows to Russia

Looks like “Cash For Clunkers” worked in Russia. Putin’s program that pushed domestic made automobiles in Russia was a success and many want to carry the program forever as a internal stimulus for domestic cars… Looks like the LADA skunked out but not a Volga to be seen. Poor Volga and it is my favoriteContinue reading Cash For Clunkers Worked on Domestic Cars in Russia…

The project of a multipurpose tunnel under the sea bed of the Bering Strait between Russia’s Far East and the USA, Alaska has been given the green light at least by Russia. The tunnel which is necessary for the connection of transportation systems of Eurasia and America is estimated at almost $100 USA billion. ItContinue reading Looks like Russia Still Wants to build a Tunnel to North America

The drums for a war on Syria are beating loudly these last few days. In fact I could hear them resounding over the ocean all night and even resonating as far as Moscow inland… Keep it up everyone! So you can beat your chest harder and rattle those sabers to scare the world to doContinue reading Russia says Hold on West about Syria…

I talked earlier about Venezuela wanting its gold back from the West. Another reason could be associated with the rumors that Gaddafi has found protection with Venezuela and his friend Chavez. Then that makes perfect sense also… But the rumors are flying on this side of the world and have been for two days atContinue reading 1 + 1 could equal Venezuela and Libya…

In fact I have been starting to drink more chicory than coffee. (A lot more.) In Kiev, Ukraine I fell off the band wagon and drank coffee, but here in Russia it is easier to keep on a pattern. So I decided it was bothering me that I am saying that I am drinking coffeeContinue reading This Morning in Russia I had Chicory instead of Coffee…

What happens when a country wants its gold back and they want it in solid form? Not paper but real Gold! What happens when the banks that keep the gold do not have that much real gold or it depletes all the supply they have, to give it back? So the news that Hugo ChavezContinue reading Venezuela wants Gold Reserves back home…

I thought it would be interesting to show you the list of sites that are now being blocked from being shown in Ukraine. What started out as just a blockage on Windows to Russia has now grown and encompassed at least two servers. 180.92.169.153 and 180.92.169.158… My host is not sure what is happening andContinue reading In the name of national security on the Web, blockage is thy name…

My up bringing on a farm in the Midwest of America did not include a lot of salmon. In fact salmon in my life was canned and labeled pink or red. It was always mixed with bread n eggs and became a cheap meal. Sveta looks at me funny when I mention buying salmon inContinue reading Salmon and Potato Salad… (mimoza)