Monthly Archives: March 2009

The beauty of the universe, thanks to NASA.

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

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Communist chic.

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

If you want to “Show your love for the former USSR during training time” here’s the Marx A-Flex Russia cap. What’s the reason behind the glamorization and commercialization of a symbol of the Soviet government which was responsible for the … Continue reading →

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‘Prawo Jazdy’, the elusive Polish driver, is finally caught by the Irish cops.

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Here’s an amusing little tale about the unintended consequences of the EU’s  free movement of persons: Mr. Prawo Jazdy, a cunning Pole, got 50 traffic tickets from the Irish police, who were perplexed that Mr. Jazdy seemed to have 50 … Continue reading →

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Milton Friedman on “greed”.

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Something to remember during these difficult economic times… Milton Friedman is asked if he has ever had a doubt about capitalism: “Where the masses have escaped grinding poverty there has been capitalism and free trade.” “Where in the world do … Continue reading →

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Processing of human hair from the Auschwitz death camp.

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

The horrors of World War II are never quite behind us.  According to Spiegel Online: The deputy head of the Auschwitz Museum’s research department, Dr. Jacek Lachendro, told SPIEGEL TV that part (1.95 tons) of the hair still exhibited in … Continue reading →

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