With Russians, always be on time, but don't be surprised if your Russian contact is very late! It is not unusual for them to be one or even two hours late!In all four countries, it is best to dress formally and use dark colors. In Russia, designer clothes are very common. Don't ...
The museum has a lot of interesting information regarding not only the infiltration tunnels, but history of the DMZ and certain events that have transpired during its existence from the Korean axe murder incident, to the more recent North Korean defector that was shot five times while crossing to...
This was a good reminder for me, not to place blame on Russian people, and hearing how many Russians have protested in Russia and ‘detained”, knowing that their protest can bring severe actions that can affect them for the rest of their life. Nikita: I have not had much chance to tal...
is one of the greatest challenges we have on our hands, as well as the greatest opportunity. Communicating with clarity on these issues is vital. I know no one wants to spend any time on anything these days, but this is three and a half hours that...
Russians and Wiretaps and Bans, Oh My Greetings Dear Readers. Sorry it’s been a few days since my last political confession. Having a power-interrupting snow storm, combined with uber heavy shoveling, frigid fingers and a failing iPad, kills a blogger’s productivity. The good news is th...
Concerned that Russians don't consume enough alcohol in the month of March, Russia's Orthodox Church makes St. Patrick's Day official holiday Grassroots group calls for "The Million Regulators March" on Washington, supported by all who fear the loss of their betters telling them what...
The Russians want the data for leverage and money, and they will kill to get their hands on it. The CIA is buying from whoever offers the best deal, and agent Claire Sailor is savvy enough to know her boss is keeping her in the dark even as she plays cat and mouse with enigmatic ...
Really, you’ll be surprised how few people show even the slightest bit of interest in the life-changing trip or stint abroad you’ve just returned from. If you’re the kind of person who loves to travel a lot, you might have trouble understanding this, because you’re probably the exce...
Another performance-enhancing drug that made the 1996 Summer Olympic Games memorable for the wrong reason was bromantane, a sort of stimulant and masking agent combined. Several Russians tested positive for the drug, which at the time was not included on the International Olympic Committee's (IOC...
It is my view that when energy supply falls, it falls not because reserves "run out." It falls because economies around the world cannot afford to purchase goods and services made with energy products and using energy products in their operation. It is r