Investing Caffeine 2011 Folk Music Albums - Folk and Roots Albums to Watch for in 2011 When considering some of the new folk and Americana albums due out in 2011, it's easy to see the variant styles and directions modern folk music has gone. We have everything from straight-up bluegrass to indie folk, singer-songwriters, and traditional-style country music. It's also full of exciting new artists, whose names may not yet be familiar to you. So, make a note of these hot albums to watch in 2011. The Decemberists - 'The King Is Dead' (Jan. 18) © Capitol/EMI Portland-based indie folk troupe the Decemberists have been one of the greatest trendsetters, and most visible bands, in the ongoing evolution of indie folk. Amos Lee - 'Mission Bell' (Jan. 25) photo: Kim Ruehl/About.com It's been a bit of a while since Amos Lee has made waves in the folk world, but his 2011 release is sure to turn more than a few heads. Iron & Wine - 'Kiss Each Other Clean' (Jan. 25) © Warner Bros. Bobby Long - 'A Winter Tale' (Feb. 1) courtesy ATO Records Todd Snider - 'The Storyteller' (Feb. 1) © Todd Purifoy
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Ukraine – The Funding Begins – Gun Shots Starting in Kiev For months before the proposed alignment with the EU, there were signs all over Ukraine pro and con about joining Europe that was a campaign in part funded by the EU to sell the idea to Ukraine. This funding has been CONFUSED with the funding for the “rebels” to engage in revolution that Putin calls a coup. There is HUGE difference from the funding Germany and the EU was providing to sell Ukraine on the idea of joining the Europe compared to funding a revolution as the Saudis are doing in Syria. But overlooked, was the resentment with corruption. The changes that followed the Orange Revolution simply weren’t deep enough and Yanukovych has always been more pro-Russian. This resentment toward corruption has been rising sharply once again. Germany is now starting the funding or the “rebels” as is the USA. Of course, there was funding for “promotion” selling the EU deal to the people coming from Germany and the EU. Like this: Like Loading...
The Internal Battle Within Ukraine – Strategically Quite Important There is an internal struggle in Ukraine that is tearing the nation in two manifest in its capital at Kiev. The struggle tends to be between the East and West. Ukraine was actually Europe’s second largest country during the twentieth century, occupies 232,200 square miles (603,700 square kilometers). There is a battle going on inside Ukraine where many want to align with the EU and the East wants to align with Russia. Ukrainian nationhood begins with the Kyivan Rus. A protest with about 100,000 people erupted on Sunday in Kiev in support of joining Europe rather than Russia. Like this: Like Loading...
Ukraine Maybe The Most Important Country To Watch The history of Ukraine is incredibly important in the entire Cycle of War. A full update on the Cycle of War is just about ready. Kiev was originally the first capital of Russia that was invaded and destroyed by the Mongols in 1240. It took nearly 100 years later for Moscow to rise as a city. Contacts on the ground inside Kiev and outside are reporting interesting trends. Ukraine is really divided in two. Ukraine is a political mess, and there is a lot that needs to be changed no doubt. From sources directly in Kiev, the view looks like “one more revolution here” is brewing. The War Cycle turns up next year. We will have the Cycle of War ready shortly updating this development as this cycle turns next year as well and we can see the rising tensions are brewing everywhere. This is a special report that so many have been asking for as we head into this turning point in 2014. $75.00 Allow 3 days for Delivery Like this: Like Loading...
Ukraine – the Truth I seem to be well read around the globe. If there is one position I am consistent on is that I have NEVER met with any government that is honest or for the people regardless of its declared stance – it is always about their own self-interest. Governments, of every variety, are only interested in maintaining their own power at all costs. One comment from a Russian reader explains the likewise bias of pro-Russia that is equally dangerous as being pro-American. The comment was: There was a new evidence unveiled today, that after all United States orchestrated all of this, and the snipers, who shot at both sides are in fact some of the new ‘leaders’. I have been ahead of the press because I have direct contacts in a lot of places. Over the years, the common bond has been our model. The Ukrainian Revolution was GRASS-ROOTS – not a CIA plot – sorry! Revolutions are distinguished by mass rebellion against a government. To understand anything we must reduce it to its seed. Like this:
Ukraine the Truth Hi Martin, can you please enlighten us on the damned truth. Do half of the people in Ukraine want the Eu, and the other half want Russia or, is this really a protest against government corruption or, both? Thanks ANSWER: Russia wants to portray this as a coup organized by the USA, Europe wants to portray this as Ukraine wanted them, and the USA media spins this as US against RUSSIA. This began as a movement against CORRUPTION and not a Europe v Russia confrontation. The Russian side has very strong RIGHT WING elements and they are anti-gay and want 7 years in prison for a girl who gets an abortion. BY ABSOLUTELY NO MEANS did this begin merely over the refusal to join Europe. The bureaucracy has never been reformed. It appears that civil war will erupt for the younger generation want their freedom. Like this: Like Loading...