I have waited for this to be announced!If you are like me and like Big Military Toys then this video is for you. My past draws my interest to weapons such as this form and style because I go back into the Lance Missile era! I trained on that weapon! I remember how excited the Military was that the Lance was picked to be able to utilize the neutron bomb. That was an interesting and unforgettable era of my life...So the missile mounted on a truck has always been a favorite of mine, in fact I... Full Story

The Arctic Sea Freighter was hijacked in the Baltic Sea in late July after leaving a Finnish port. Russian naval vessels intercepted the ship weeks later off Cape Verde, thousands of kilometers from the Algerian port where it was supposed to deliver a load of timber. (It really did have timber on it.) I have kept quiet about this because I have watched what Russia has been saying about the situation. I have also watched the Western press analyze what was on that freighter. I have seen so far:... Full Story

Moscow, Russia This July 1st 2009, will mark an interesting day in Russia! Some say that nothing will happen. Some say that officials will just get more bribes. Some say that the casino business will just move out of Russia. Some say...No matter what some say: The fact that the Kremlin is trying to close down gambling in Russia and steer all future gambling development to a specific area is good.Under a 2007 law designed to curb gambling in major cities and boost economic growth in poorer regions,... Full Story

Moscow, Russia The war against corruption in Russia is not an easy task for Medvedev. He knew this walking into the fray and he is showing that he will not let go of his dream of a much more corrupt free Russia. Medvedev has proven that if persistence is implemented, that results will be obtained.One area that is showing huge changes is the Road Police in Moscow. Svet and I travel a lot and we definitely travel Moscow from one end to another all the time. We know every Road Police setup around Moscow... Full Story

This is stirring up a issue in Moscow, Russia today and some people are having issues with a new billboard... Billboards with the face of Communist leader Joseph Stalin have appeared on the streets of the city of Voronezh in Central Russia.The dictator’s return is due to the Communist Party, who bought ten advertisement panels throughout the city, paying 8,000 roubles (around $260) for each one, Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports.The campaign was launched on June 22, the day Russia... Full Story

Moscow, Russia The Eurovision 2009 Semi-Finals have begun in Moscow.  For those that don't know, Eurovision is broken into two Semi-Final rounds where 18 countries sing and 10 are chosen.  Then the final round where 20 countries sing and a winner is chosen.  The next Semi-Final round will be held on Thursday, May 14th.  And the Final will be held on Saturday, May 16th. The first 18 Countries have just finished their songs, and the results are in.  The Countries that Participated... Full Story

Moscow, Russia There has been a great deal of noise made regarding Israel's entry into the 2009 Eurovision contest.  While Eurovision has never shied away from conflict, this particular entry is unique specifically because of its timing. Israel's Eurovision entry is a duet with Ahinoam Nini and Mira Awad, a Palestinian and Israeli respectively.  While Israeli's are hailing this as a sign of a possible peace, Palestinians are looking at Ahinoam as a Benedict Arnold.  However, the duo feel... Full Story

Moscow, Russia With Russia winning Eurovision in 2008, this year Eurovision will be hosted in Moscow.  Today is the first day of rehearsals with singers coming from all over Europe, which is held in Moscow's Olympic Stadium.   From Itar-Tass: The rehearsals will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 16:50 p.m. The schedule is tough and each performer will have no more than 40 minutes. After the rehearsal contenders will give a new conference. The first trio of contesters who will perform on... Full Story