In the early 20th century, the world witnessed a clash between two rising empires, Russia and Japan, in what became known as the Russo-Japanese War. This conflict, fought over control of Korea and Manchuria, signaled a power struggle that would change the balance of power in East Asia and the world. The war, fought from …
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Inside BlackCat: The Russian Hacker Group That’s Holding the World Hostage
In the shadowy corners of the internet, a group of highly sophisticated hackers, known as BlackCat (or ALPHV), has been quietly but effectively wreaking havoc. Emerging in late 2021, BlackCat is no ordinary ransomware group; they are a collective of highly skilled cybercriminals operating from Russia. Their weapon of choice is a sophisticated ransomware written …
Vladimir Putin Origins
Vladimir Putin the current President of the Russian Federation, a man who has been making headlines for years. Putin was born in the heart of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) on October 7, 1952. As a young boy, he lived in a communal apartment with his family, a typical Soviet lifestyle back then. His father worked …
Unraveling the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Is it a War or Something Else?
The issue of whether Russia is locked in a war with Ukraine is a captivating and contentious subject that keeps experts and policymakers on their toes. This conflict between the two neighboring nations erupted back in 2014, when Russia seized Crimea, a territory that previously belonged to Ukraine. Since then, tensions have soared, thrusting eastern …
Guns N’ Roses Sing Civil War Live in Wellington
Guns N’ Roses put on an incredible show and I’m so glad I was able to witness it. The energy in the stadium was electric and the band was on fire. They played some of their classic hits and the crowd was singing and dancing along to every song. When they started playing “Civil War”, …
Leninade – Get Hammered and Sickled in California
What the heck is happening in the super markets in California? I was in the super market and I came across a beverage called “Leninade” and their slogan is “Get hammered and sickled.” How the heck did something like this make its way into super markets in the United States? What kind of self-loathing, democratic, …