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  1. Tiki Tom

    1940s Festival in UK, late July

    FYI. Wish I could attend. http://www.1940sfest.org/#!
  2. Tiki Tom

    Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor speaks

    Interview with the last living Nuremberg prosecutor. He was responsible for the prosecution of 22 SS officers who killed more than a million people. Chilling. I can't believe how much responsibility was on his shoulders at the age of 27 (I often say this about people of the WWII generation.)...
  3. Tiki Tom

    Remnant of "Red Scare" repealed.

    One of the less appealing aspects of the early cold war was the hunt for "reds" hiding under every bed. This included the House Committee on Un-American Activities, McCarthyism, etc. Some called it a "mockery of the Bill of Rights", others were a bit too quick to question a person's patriotism...
  4. Tiki Tom

    WWII Reenactments 2017

    I have to admit that I find myself drifting towards being interested in something that I would have once dismissed as grown-up boys playing at war. Now I'm starting to realize the draw of wanting to get things "exactly right", appreciating and honoring the history, and enjoying the company of...
  5. Tiki Tom

    1940s New York photos

    Some interesting photos of NYC in the 40s. What struck me was the unity of the images. Of course the photographer has a lot to do with that, but nonetheless, everything looks like it could have come straight out of an old "Superman" episode or a modern episode of "Agent Carter." By...
  7. Tiki Tom

    Tarawa

    Here is an article that says they are cracking open Punchbowl cemetery in Hawaii in an effort to identify unknown remains from the battle for Tarawa in the South Pacific. "During the U.S. amphibious assault on Tarawa 74 years ago, Japanese machine gun fire killed scores of Marines when their...
  8. Tiki Tom

    How many Hemingway Bars have you visited?

    Me: Sloppy Joes, Key West Harry's Bar, Venice Harry's Bar, Paris Ritz Bar, Paris Next month: Cerveceria Alemana, Madrid Holy grail: Floridita in Havana, but I'm not sure I will ever make it.
  9. Tiki Tom

    New Gold Train! 50 Focke-Wulfs under Turkish airport?

    Happy New Year! Ah, wouldn't it be pretty if one of these stories turned out to be true? This time, an amateur military history enthusiast believes he has tracked down the whereabouts of 50 German Focke-Wulf fighter aircraft that went missing at the end of the war. The story is 3 months old...
  10. Tiki Tom

    Everybody needs a hobby: Build a Spitfire.

    I like guys who think big. (Even though, in this case, its only 60% of actual size.) Quote: "Like every true Brit I wanted to fly a Spitfire,” said Mr James. “Five years ago you could only get a flight in one if you enrolled in a two-day course. "It cost £5,000 and you only got 40 minutes...
  11. Tiki Tom

    Aloha Wanderwell, 1920's world traveller

    Love the photos. Love the outfits and the cars. As a big fan of "the golde age of travel", I'm surprised I've gone so long without hearing about this dashing woman. The only thing that would have made her story better is if she would have also been active in WWII. Unfortunately she seems to have...
  13. Tiki Tom

    Re-branding Pearl Harbor anniversary for a new generation

    Now with concerts, basketball games, and movie nights! “The activities, which began Dec. 1 and take place over 11 days, are meant to draw younger generations to an event rapidly fading into the nation’s distant memory. Fewer of the survivors, now at least in their 90s, are able to gather. “We...
  14. Tiki Tom

    "Allied"

    Well, despite the lukewarm reviews that I've read, I'm sure I will be seeing "Allied". I don't bother much with reviews; I like what I like. And this movie seems to check all my (our?) boxes: WWII espionage? Check. Exotic locations? Check. Gorgeous 1940s' ambiance and costumes? Check...
  15. Tiki Tom

    Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!

    Where do you stand on Beaujolais nouveau? I'm big on marking the changing of the seasons and acknowledging the milestones of the year. For me Beaujolais nouveau is the first taste of the new harvest and the opportunity to reflect back on the year. It's rollout is a good opportunity to clink...
  16. Tiki Tom

    Frank Sinatra's vacation retreat is for sale

    Seven fireplaces! That is quite a cabin. Asking price: $3.9 million. I'm sure those walls witnessed some amazing parties. Fly me to the moon! What I always liked about the Rat Pack was that it seemed like they actually liked each other and it was not just a slick marketing gimmick. (Liked each...
  17. Tiki Tom

    Armistice Day

    In Flanders’ fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row... http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/prince-harry-leads-the-nation-in-twominute-silence-for-armistice-day-a3393331.html
  19. Tiki Tom

    Adios Smith & Wesson

    I hate this. Another name from the wild west's storied past is about to ride into the sunset. Yes, it is only a "name", but what a legendary name! I find it hard to believe that this will help sales...
  20. Tiki Tom

    Recommendations for Self-Publishing firm?

    I come humbly seeking advice. I've got one project where I think it would be appropriate to go the self-publishing route. This is completely new territory for me. Anyway, my first instinct was to look at Amazon's "CreateSpace" publishing tool. Some people seem to love it; others hate it. I...
  21. Tiki Tom

    Raoul Wallenberg officially declared dead.

    After all these years, the Swedish Tax Authority has officially declared Raoul Wallenberg dead. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37824692 Of course, Mr. Wallenberg is widely praised for his heroic work saving tens of thousands of Jews from the Nazis and their Hungarian sympathizers during...
  22. Tiki Tom

    Tear it down or leave it up?

    It's a tricky question. Tear down the old inn where Hitler was born? Or leave it standing? Being a Fedora Lounger, I am normally for preserving the past. However, after having lived in Austria for many years now, I am aware that the house has a tendency to draw skin head fans from across...
  23. Tiki Tom

    Italian shoes

    All of a sudden --don't ask me why-- I've got it in my head that a nice pair of Italian shoes are in my future. It is funny because I don't know the slightest thing about Italian shoes. Please educate me. Any brands I should look for? Any tips? Price range? I'm assuming I'll just browse the...

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