Chris Elliott immitating Bill Shatner performing Rocket Man
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Monday, July 31, 2006
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Happy Birthday William Powell!
http://www.themave.com/Powell/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Powell
Smart, sophisticated, stylish, and with Myrna Loy on his arm...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Powell
Smart, sophisticated, stylish, and with Myrna Loy on his arm...
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Friday, July 28, 2006
Two New CAS Reissues!!!
http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bookinfo/5114.html
http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bookinfo/5115.html
Essentil additions to any library of Fantasy literature.
http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bookinfo/5115.html
Essentil additions to any library of Fantasy literature.
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8:23 PM
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Happy Birthday Phil Proctor!
http://www.planetproctor.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Proctor
http://www.firezine.net/
http://www.firesigntheatre.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Proctor
http://www.firezine.net/
http://www.firesigntheatre.com/
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
photos of an abandoned Russian submarine base!
http://russos.livejournal.com/210363.html
The site is in Russian, but the photos are really cool.
(Thanks for the link, Nick!)
The site is in Russian, but the photos are really cool.
(Thanks for the link, Nick!)
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A nice update on Art Buchwald
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/27/garden/27art.html?_r=1&ref=garden&oref=slogin
(Thanks for the link, Erik!)
(Thanks for the link, Erik!)
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2:52 PM
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Northern Virginia memories
http://www.norvapics.com/
The above site is a wonderful treasure trove of pictures and remembrances about Northern Virginia (mostly from the 50's into the 70's). Highly recommended to all you natives.
The above site is a wonderful treasure trove of pictures and remembrances about Northern Virginia (mostly from the 50's into the 70's). Highly recommended to all you natives.
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8:55 AM
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Pumpkinrot
http://www.pumpkinrot.com/index2.htm
A VERY cool site devoted to one guy's Halloween decorating. Check out the scarecrows!
A VERY cool site devoted to one guy's Halloween decorating. Check out the scarecrows!
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Jonathan King - Everyone's Gone To The Moon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPY-cYo2GAc&search=jonathan%20king%20moon
One of the prettiest pop songs ever made.
One of the prettiest pop songs ever made.
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8:59 PM
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Eric Burdon & The Animals - We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZYlmwcw3-w&search=eric%20burdon
When I was in grade school, back in the old neighborhood, there were two bands that mattered - the Animals and the Stones. They still do.
When I was in grade school, back in the old neighborhood, there were two bands that mattered - the Animals and the Stones. They still do.
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8:46 PM
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Black Sabbath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y4mM2aoV64&search=black%20sabbath
It's easy to forget there was a time when Ozzy wasn't a joke, and Black Sabbath was the coolest, most dangerous, and most innovative band going.
It's easy to forget there was a time when Ozzy wasn't a joke, and Black Sabbath was the coolest, most dangerous, and most innovative band going.
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8:30 PM
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Steppenwolf on Ed Sullivan!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od93fFqGEok&search=steppenwolf
John Kay. The blind leading the blind. Equal measures of fear, danger, and freedom. Let the sound take you away....
John Kay. The blind leading the blind. Equal measures of fear, danger, and freedom. Let the sound take you away....
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8:18 PM
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Red Mercury & Terror Bombs
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5176382.stm
There have been scams with "red mercury" before. I think it's all a hoax.
There have been scams with "red mercury" before. I think it's all a hoax.
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4:22 PM
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Cab Calloway's Crazy Reefer Man!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM5v76svQCk
This film clip is actually from a rather weird and obscure comedy movie called International House. I recommend it, although the plot and comedy routines don't always work. Besides Calloway, there are performances by W.C. Fields, Rudy Vallee, Burns & Allen, Bela Lugosi and Baby Rose Marie, (yup, the actress from the old Dick Van Dyke show).
This film clip is actually from a rather weird and obscure comedy movie called International House. I recommend it, although the plot and comedy routines don't always work. Besides Calloway, there are performances by W.C. Fields, Rudy Vallee, Burns & Allen, Bela Lugosi and Baby Rose Marie, (yup, the actress from the old Dick Van Dyke show).
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4:10 PM
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Happy Birthday, Jumpin' Jack Flash!
http://www.mickjagger.com/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001396/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_Jagger
http://www.rollingstones.com/home.php
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001396/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_Jagger
http://www.rollingstones.com/home.php
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You're Only As Jung As You Feel. Happy Birthday Carl!
http://www.cgjungpage.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung
http://www.mythosandlogos.com/Jung.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung
http://www.mythosandlogos.com/Jung.html
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7:03 AM
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The London Assassins Game
http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/07/25/060725113715.cndmnuce.html
I still remember almost getting arrested for this in Old Town many years ago....
I still remember almost getting arrested for this in Old Town many years ago....
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Oink
http://www.wftv.com/news/9570879/detail.html?treets=orlc&tid=2654358485813&tml=orlc_strange&tmi=orlc_strange_1_10000407252006&ts=H
I had no idea that zombies with stereos were considered weapons of mass destruction! Minneapolis is ceratinly vigilant!
I had no idea that zombies with stereos were considered weapons of mass destruction! Minneapolis is ceratinly vigilant!
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Happy Birthday Henry Knox!
One of the essential men of the Revolution...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Knox
http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/served/knox.html
http://www.generalknoxmuseum.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Knox
http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/served/knox.html
http://www.generalknoxmuseum.org/
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5:56 AM
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ReVolting
http://campus.queens.edu/depts/english/dylan_goes_electric_the_newport_.htm
On this date in 1965, Dylan went electric...
On this date in 1965, Dylan went electric...
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5:52 AM
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Monday, July 24, 2006
neat article on Deja Vu
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5194382.stm
Actually, I tend to suffer from Vuja De - the mysterious feeling that I've never been here before...
Actually, I tend to suffer from Vuja De - the mysterious feeling that I've never been here before...
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Sunday, July 23, 2006
Butch Warren Interview
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=22403
My friend Erik just published his interview with local jazz legend Butch Warren. I highly recommend it and all of Erik's columns at the All-About-Jazz site. Check 'em out and you'll get a fine education in the intricacies of Jazz.
My friend Erik just published his interview with local jazz legend Butch Warren. I highly recommend it and all of Erik's columns at the All-About-Jazz site. Check 'em out and you'll get a fine education in the intricacies of Jazz.
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8:09 AM
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Saturday, July 22, 2006
interesting article on British women in Home Defense during WWII
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Friday, July 21, 2006
The Battle of Niihau
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44571.asp
An interesting footnote to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
An interesting footnote to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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8:29 PM
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Digital Effects
http://dave.housecaldwell.net/
My friend Nick has just enrolled a the Dave School down in Florida to learn about digital special effects and animation. He's started a blog that will be documenting his progress as well as showing off examples at the cutting edge of computer graphics. The initial examples are really cool, check it out.
My friend Nick has just enrolled a the Dave School down in Florida to learn about digital special effects and animation. He's started a blog that will be documenting his progress as well as showing off examples at the cutting edge of computer graphics. The initial examples are really cool, check it out.
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6:17 AM
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Thursday, July 20, 2006
The Song of the Dunes
http://arxiv.org/abs/nlin.AO/0412047
Listen here:
http://www.lps.ens.fr/%7Edouady/SongofDunesIndex.html
Listen here:
http://www.lps.ens.fr/%7Edouady/SongofDunesIndex.html
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6:04 AM
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Happy Moon Day!
http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/apollo11/
I remember sitting in my Uncle Harry's living room with all the cousins, watching the broadcast of those first steps. It really was amazing.
I remember sitting in my Uncle Harry's living room with all the cousins, watching the broadcast of those first steps. It really was amazing.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
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video of The Flirtations performing Nothing But A Heartache!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39SjyMvBbk4&search=flirtations
Incredible song. One of the most under-rated tunes from the 60's. The Missing Link between Phil Spector and the Motown Sound. Brilliant. Essential.
Incredible song. One of the most under-rated tunes from the 60's. The Missing Link between Phil Spector and the Motown Sound. Brilliant. Essential.
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Sunday, July 16, 2006
The Worst Beatles' Covers
http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2995901.stm
Shatner's #1! Shatner's #1! Shatner's #1!
Shatner's #1! Shatner's #1! Shatner's #1!
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5:19 PM
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Happy Anniversary D.C.!
Aside from the murders, DC has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.
Mayor-For-Life Marion Barry
Mayor-For-Life Marion Barry
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Saturday, July 15, 2006
Happy Birthday Ian Curtis - Pied Piper of Despair!
http://members.aol.com/lwtua/joydiv.htm
http://www.iancurtis.org/
http://joydivision.homestead.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o8noZIfO1M&mode=related&search=joy%20division
I loved Joy Division. One of the most important and influential bands of the past 25+ years...
http://www.iancurtis.org/
http://joydivision.homestead.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o8noZIfO1M&mode=related&search=joy%20division
I loved Joy Division. One of the most important and influential bands of the past 25+ years...
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Friday, July 14, 2006
Ah yes, all my memories of P.E. class are coming back to me...
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Thursday, July 13, 2006
film of Little Anthony & The Imperials - Hurt So Bad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FheQIz0TucE&search=little%20anthony
A classic song and a great vocalist.
A classic song and a great vocalist.
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2:47 PM
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Spaceman!!!
http://www.ibiblio.org/jimmy/mcguinn/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_McGuinn
http://www.lyon.edu/webdata/users/kadler/public_html/rmcguinn/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA4rLtCz_4Y&search=roger%20mcguinn
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_McGuinn
http://www.lyon.edu/webdata/users/kadler/public_html/rmcguinn/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA4rLtCz_4Y&search=roger%20mcguinn
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2:21 PM
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Southside's now on MySpace!
http://www.myspace.com/officialsouthsidejohnny
Always under-rated, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes have lived for thirty years in Bruce's shadow. And that's a shame. John and the boys are the perfect rock & roll/rhythm & blues soundtrack to a hot, steamy, east coast summer. I've mentioned before that he's not always a consistent performer, but the show Linda and I caught at Merriweather was one of the best concerts we've ever attended. And each album is a wonderful collection of soulful gems. It is a music for good friends and tough times. Check out Johnny and his music, and experience love on the wrong side of town...
Always under-rated, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes have lived for thirty years in Bruce's shadow. And that's a shame. John and the boys are the perfect rock & roll/rhythm & blues soundtrack to a hot, steamy, east coast summer. I've mentioned before that he's not always a consistent performer, but the show Linda and I caught at Merriweather was one of the best concerts we've ever attended. And each album is a wonderful collection of soulful gems. It is a music for good friends and tough times. Check out Johnny and his music, and experience love on the wrong side of town...
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12:06 PM
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The Chinese at D-Day
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/home/2006-07/06/content_634254.htm
A fascinating footnote to WWII. I had no idea.
A fascinating footnote to WWII. I had no idea.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Pics of any home
You can go to Zillow, get a home estimate with satellite photos of the place,and view stuff like the Beverly Hillbillies Mansion at: http://www.zillow.com/howto/FamousBirdsEye.htm
(Thanks for the link, Susan!)
(Thanks for the link, Susan!)
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5:16 PM
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Paralyzed Man Uses Computer
http://today.reuters.com/news/newsarticle.aspx?type=technologyNews&storyid=2006-07-12T172407Z_01_L12711624_RTRUKOC_0_US-SCIENCE-BRAIN.xml&src=rss&rpc=22
This is so neat, (interesting how the article ignores the military aspects of this technology...)
This is so neat, (interesting how the article ignores the military aspects of this technology...)
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2:13 PM
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very cool looking crop circle
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=395048&in_page_id=1770
Unlike the "cerealogists", I am convinced that all crop circles are very human works of art.
Unlike the "cerealogists", I am convinced that all crop circles are very human works of art.
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8:30 AM
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Happy Birthday Cos!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001070/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cosby
I love the old Warner Brothers albums. They are classics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cosby
I love the old Warner Brothers albums. They are classics.
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8:22 AM
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Mike Nelson news!
Legend Films has appointed Michael J. Nelson as Chief Content Producer. Nelson will be responsible for building and leading the company's creative content, providing on-going commentaries and developing other premium web-based programming. "Mike Nelson is an outstanding addition to Legend Films," said David G. Martin, CEO of Legend Films. "His experience, vision and skills will be an important asset to the company as we continue to build our entertainment library." Mike Nelson has had a long relationship with Legend Films, providing audio commentaries and video wraparounds on movies such as The Three Stooges In Color, House on Haunted Hill, Night of the Living Dead, Reefer Madness, Plan 9 From Outer Space and The Little Shop of Horrors. "I'm very excited. Legend Films is such a great fit for me -- talented people who consistently put out a great product. Plus there are Flaming Hot Cheetos in the lunch room vending machine. That made it an easy choice to join the team," enthused Nelson. To view Mike's first days of work at Legend Films, please visit http://www.legendfilms.net/ or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laQO4cOhVRY
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Harry Nilsson documentary re-discovered!
http://www.harrynilsson.com/page-did-somebody-drop-his-mouse.html
Here's the first ten minutes:
http://bedazzled.blogs.com/bedazzled/2006/07/did_somebody_dr.html
Here's the first ten minutes:
http://bedazzled.blogs.com/bedazzled/2006/07/did_somebody_dr.html
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9:58 AM
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the latest news on Kinky Friedman
http://www.reason.com/hitandrun/2006/07/ride_em_jewboy.shtml#014621
And don't forget to visit the Kinkster's website: http://www.kinkyfriedman.com/index.html
And don't forget to visit the Kinkster's website: http://www.kinkyfriedman.com/index.html
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9:03 AM
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The Vienna Inn is now Online!
http://www.viennainn.com/
A Northern Virginia landmark, and my favorite place for a beer, (if only they'd serve Stone Brewery we'd reach perfection...). Say hi to Gaby for me when you visit.
A Northern Virginia landmark, and my favorite place for a beer, (if only they'd serve Stone Brewery we'd reach perfection...). Say hi to Gaby for me when you visit.
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7:34 AM
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Sunday, July 09, 2006
Rock! Rock! Rock!
http://www.rockabillyhall.com/RockClockTribute.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Around_the_Clock
Rock Around The Clock hit #1 on this date in '55. The first rock record to do so.
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Saturday, July 08, 2006
Friday, July 07, 2006
Thursday, July 06, 2006
He's very clean....
A Hard Days Night debuted in London on this date in 1964 - 42 years ago!!!
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Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Monday, July 03, 2006
Rider On The Storm...
Jim Morrison died on this date in 1971...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M21Pw4OvIA&search=jim%20morrison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M21Pw4OvIA&search=jim%20morrison
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8:13 AM
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Sunday, July 02, 2006
Liechtenstein and WWII
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/02072006/325/tiny-alpine-state-flourishes-200-hard-years.html
It's interesting how the article avoids the question of how the little money laundering machine, er, I mean country, avoided absorbtion into the Third Reich. My best guess is that, like their Swiss neighbors, the Nazis found it advantageous to have someplace independent to invest and hide their personal finances, especially after Stalingrad... The principality's blather about having the "right people in charge" practically confirms this. They certainly weren't diplomatic or military geniuses. But mercenary - that's an Alpine specialty...
It's interesting how the article avoids the question of how the little money laundering machine, er, I mean country, avoided absorbtion into the Third Reich. My best guess is that, like their Swiss neighbors, the Nazis found it advantageous to have someplace independent to invest and hide their personal finances, especially after Stalingrad... The principality's blather about having the "right people in charge" practically confirms this. They certainly weren't diplomatic or military geniuses. But mercenary - that's an Alpine specialty...
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