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Lolita: That Book By Nabokov

By RD Bentley on April 4, 2013 in

For those maybe not so familiar with The Police, they were members of an English rock band from London. The band members were Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner (better known as “Sting”), Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland. Sting was arguably the most well known member of the group, due to the fact that he was the lead vocalist and later gained much recognition as a solo artist. One of the most popular songs from the band was called Don’t Stand So Close to Me, which became a 1980 hit single. In this song, Sting cleverly attaches the line “Just like the old man in that book by Nabokov”, adding a reference to Vladimir Nabokov’s book Lolita.

Vladimir Nabokov happened to be a real Russian author and later in his career he wrote prose in the English language. Nabokov’s book titled Lolita (1955) is his most famous, and this is “that book by Nabokov” which Sting famously alludes to. The novel made fourth place in the list of the Modern Library 100 Best Novels.

That classic book by Nabokov proved to be very controversial (and still is), due to the fact that the theme focuses on a middle-aged literature professor named Humbert Humbert, and he has an obsession with a 12-year-old girl, Dolores Haze. Humbert becomes sexually involved with her after he becomes her stepfather. Humbert’s personal name for her is Lolita.

Don’t Stand So Close to Me is a story of a schoolgirl fantasizing about a relationship with her youngish school teacher. Inside her there’s longing even though this girl is half his age, but he is very uncomfortable with the sensitive nature of the situation. “Strong words in the staff room, the accusations fly.”

And then — “he starts to shake and cough just like the old man in that book by Nabokov.”

The classic song was written by Sting, and interestingly enough before launching his illustrious career as a famous singer he was an English teacher, thus creating images in juxtaposition. This purportedly adds another element of surprise, causing an already taboo topic to verge on the teetering edge of risqué lyrics. This is actually a brilliant professional move by Sting, although some critics may have taken him too serious, since he has stated that this was not an association to his personal life.

Nabokov mirrored similar sentiment as he described his personal life in opposition — “the book that treated of a theme which was so distant, so remote, from my own emotional life that it gave me a special pleasure to use my combinational talent to make it real.”

Art can be provocative (maybe too much theses days) but sometimes there is an illusion of reality. This is a sign of a great artist, venturing into the realm of uncertainty. After all, life is uncertain and full of situations that taunt us.

The author Nabokov has written this very provocative book that some have labeled as just plain creepy, while others call him a wonderful writer. It is much to do with daring wordplay and the fascination with roles of dreamy fantasy. Obviously, Lolita is a book that is not suitable for all tastes, so “please don’t stand so close to me.”

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Rule by Secrecy: The Hidden History

By RD Bentley on March 31, 2013 in

Jim Marrs runs the gambit with his underground bestseller, Rule by Secrecy: The Hidden History That Connects the Trilateral Commission, the Freemasons, and the Great Pyramids. If you enjoy reading about hidden history, secret societies, conspiracy theories, secrets of governments, secrets of wealth, and good old commentary then you’ll savor every page of this edition.

Basically, the author dives into what most seasoned readers and researchers crave, the truth, or at least something that resembles the truth. He touches base on the elitist groups which make the “big wheels” turn in society. It is the wealthy power brokers that govern the masses and there seems to be no sign of stopping the extension of globalization.

“Rule by secrecy” can involve hard to define groups, persons, or systems. Just to name a few: The Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, Bilderbergers, Federal Reserve System, Round Tables, Rockefellers, Morgans, Rothschilds, and the Knights Templar. Marrs looks into these empire builders and the powerful influence that the members share. What is it that all of them have in common? Secrecy. There can be no argument that secret societies, in fact, do exist and there are documents to prove it.

“Likewise, there is no question that members of these societies exert inordinate control over many of the largest corporations and banks in the world.”

Marrs goes further stating, “These societies hold considerable sway over national elections and policy, yet seem strangely immune to any investigation, whether by government or the mass media.”

The Iron Mountain Boys have used their authority to foment winless wars, revolutions, and countless conflicts. Marrs informs us that the U.S. taxpayers are paying the tab for the weaponry that we have given to characters like Saddam Hussein, only later to launch missiles at the same monsters that we have invented.

We have traded with the enemy, banked with the enemy, and we have even created the enemy when necessary. All of this is done under the guile of secrecy and is executed by secret societies.

The global elite is a loosely defined group of the richest and most powerful people in the world, including “politicians, central bankers, chief executives and lesser mortals” like those who gather at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, traditionally held near the end of January.

There are topics covered like Freemasonry, Illuminati, and Theosophy. Marrs supplies ample detail about Freemasonry, Masonic plots, and the captivating Captain Morgan murder mystery.

(Captain) William Morgan was a resident of Batavia, New York and he was presumed murdered by Freemasons. Morgan was going to publish a tell all book entitled Illustrations of Masonry and this may have upset some members in the local Batavia lodge.

On the night of September 11, 1826, a man paid Morgan’s bond at the jailhouse, where previously he was most likely arrested on false charges. Subsequently, two men went to a waiting carriage, which arrived the next day at Fort Niagara. The unofficial story said that Morgan was taken in a boat to the middle of the Niagara River and drowned. He was never to be seen again, although his book would be published posthumously in 1827.

“In 1848, Henry L. Valance allegedly confessed to his part in the murder on his deathbed, a story recounted in chapter two of Reverend C. G. Finney’s book The Character, Claims, and Practical Workings of Freemasonry (1869).”

Marrs has documented and summarized the essentials based on historical evidence, and he shares his vast knowledge with the reader. His worldview explains where we have been and where we are going.

The book is packed full of enticing historical facts that history buffs will cherish. Marrs definitely knows his history. I personally enjoyed Rule By Secrecy very much and I highly recommend it to like-minded enthusiasts.

“Jim Marrs is an American former newspaper journalist and New York Times best-selling author of books and articles on a wide range of alleged cover ups and conspiracies.” Marrs is a prolific writer and is well-known for his classic book about the Kennedy Assassination, Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy.

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From Major Jordan’s Diaries

By RD Bentley on March 10, 2013 in

In this segment we explore the book From Major Jordan’s Diaries, where wartime exports are examined and explanations are given.

From the OpenLibrary Archives: On Dec. 2, 1949, in a radio interview with Fulton Lewis, Jr., George Racey Jordan, a former United States Army Air Force major, alleged that shipments of uranium, heavy water, and engineering documents referring to Oak Ridge, Tenn., were shipped through Great Falls, Mont., to the Soviet Union during 1943 and 1944. In this and subsequent statements on the radio, in the press, before the House Committee on Un-American Activities, and to Joint Committee staff members, the exact charges varied but there were some very strange allegations that followed. One very peculiar allegation was the USA shipping uranium to the Soviet Union in 1943!

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The Name Of Twitter Bird Is

By RD Bentley on March 10, 2013 in

What is the official name of the Twitter bird? Do you know? Not many of us do. (Psss. Hint.) This guy is a very popular bird was named after a popular NBA star. This bird is all over the media and he doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.

Guessed it yet? The official name has been revealed. Click here to find out…

Now the plot thickens and not with chickens. The old bird (mentioned above) has deceased or has been euthanized. Well, actually he has been replaced. So, the question above was a trick question. Sorry. The next paragraph and link explains everything.

From the official Twitter Blog:

“From now on, this bird will be the universally recognizable symbol of Twitter. (Twitter is the bird, the bird is Twitter.) There’s no longer a need for text, bubbled typefaces, or a lowercase ‘t’ to represent Twitter.”

“Our new bird grows out of love for ornithology, design within creative constraints, and simple geometry. This bird is crafted purely from three sets of overlapping circles — similar to how your networks, interests and ideas connect and intersect with peers and friends. Whether soaring high above the earth to take in a broad view, or flocking with other birds to achieve a common purpose, a bird in flight is the ultimate representation of freedom, hope and limitless possibility.”

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Is English A Scandinavian Language?

By RD Bentley on March 7, 2013 in ,

The English language has traditionally been classified by scholars as part of the West Germanic language family. Which include: German, English, Dutch, Afrikaans, the Frisian languages, and Yiddish. Jan Terje Faarlund, professor of linguistics at the University of Oslo, says he and colleague Joseph Emmonds, professor from Palacký University in the Czech Republic, can prove another theory. They think that English is a Scandinavian language. This challenges the establishment altogether.

This newfound information comes as a shocker to the linguistic community which has always believed that English comes from a West Germanic branch of the language family tree.

“Modern English is a direct descendant of the language of Scandinavians who settled in the British Isles in the course of many centuries, before the French-speaking Normans conquered the country in 1066,” says Faarlund.

The Northern Germanic language group consists of Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Icelandic and Faroese.

The two professors assert that Modern English shares grammatical structure and much of the same vocabulary with Scandinavian languages. And they think that they can demonstrate their argument.

Jan Terje Faarlund is the author of Grammatical Relations in Change (Studies in Language Companion Series).

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A Closer Look At The Vikings

By RD Bentley on March 6, 2013 in ,

Who were the Vikings? What do we really know about the Vikings? Here’s a closer look at the elusive Vikings. At the bottom of the page is one of the best documentaries about Viking history. A lot of what you hear and see about the Vikings is nothing but hyped up drama.

If you’re looking for an interesting book about the topic, I recommend VIKINGS, by MAGNUS MAGNUSSON. It’s a bit of a long read but is truly rich in Viking history. This book has some very nice photos of trinkets and artifacts discovered in history. The author puts together a nice presentation and he does a very thorough job of it. There may be a newer version of this book.

The Oseberg ship is always a highlight in Scandinavian history. It “is a well-preserved Viking ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg in Vestfold county, Norway.”

The Viking Ship Museum is in Oslo.

Traces of Viking origin can be found in Gotland, Sweden’s largest island and the largest island in the Baltic Sea.

The Norse funeral was not anything that we’re accustomed to in today’s world. Tradition in this age called for ship burials. The dead were buried in a ship, along with sacrifices, and sometimes live human beings were also killed. Human sacrifice was a part of the rituals.

While it is often acknowledged that the Vikings settled in England, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and other various islands, what it is overlooked is their important role in Russia. Staraya Ladoga is located in the Volkhovsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia. In the 8th and 9th centuries, it was dominated by Scandinavians.

Staraya Ladoga is sometimes called the first capital of Russia. In western Russia, it is located around 90 miles east of Saint Petersburg and this is where the Viking expansion begins.

Actually the name Rus (or Rhos) refers to the Swedes, and dates back to year 839 AD in a Royal Frankish chronicle Annales Bertiniani.

The name we know as Russia comes from Ρως, an early Greek name for the people of Rus. “The earliest written mention of the word ‘Rus’ or ‘Russian’ appears in the Primary Chronicle under the year 912.”

Vikings Who Were The Vikings? — Part 1
Vikings The Trading Empire — Part 2
Vikings End of the Viking Age — Part 3

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The Big Secret About Pearl Harbor

By RD Bentley on March 3, 2013 in

What transpired months and weeks before the morning of December 7, 1941 is vague to the minds of many Americans. Was there a big secret about Pearl Harbor that was kept hidden from the people? This is no doubt “a date which will live in infamy” in more ways than one. The ultimate question to be debated is at hand: Did President Franklin D. Roosevelt have any foreknowledge of the attack on Pearl Harbor? Was the surprise attack really a surprise?

Robert Stinnett, a writer, journalist and former American sailor believes that the U.S. government had advance knowledge of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Stinnett is the author of Day Of Deceit: The Truth About FDR and Pearl Harbor, where he attempts to prove that Pearl Harbor was no accident.

A biography note claims that Robert Stinnett “participated in World War II as a Naval photographer in the Pacific theater, serving in the same aerial photo group as George H. W. Bush.”

As the Pearl Harbor advance-knowledge conspiracy theory unravels, we run into a Japanese spy in Hawaii named Tadashi Morimura, whose real name was Takeo Yoshikawa. Takeo Yoshikawa was the spy responsible for sending the Japanese government several months worth of indispensable information. History seems to have forgotten this man who contributed a great deal for Japan.

But wait, there’s even more evidence FDR knew about Pearl in advance. Don C. Smith had connections with the Red Cross and his daughter would tell his story posthumously. Daughter Helen E. Hamman wrote a letter to President Clinton on Sep. 5, 1995. In this letter she reveals that her father had a secret meeting with President Roosevelt, and he “informed him of a pending attack on Pearl Harbor.” This was before the attack occurred mind you.

In yet another remarkable work, Reassessing the Presidency : The Rise of the Executive State and the Decline of Freedom, author John Denson describes how Stinnett shows that the cover-up continued even after the war. Denson’s book is rather lengthy but very much worth the effort.

One more Pearl Harbor must read is acknowledged — The Pearl Harbor Myth: Rethinking the Unthinkable (Potomac’s Military Controversies), which is authored by George Victor.

Was there advance warning? You decide for yourself.

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Skin Cream For Dry Feet

By RD Bentley on February 18, 2013 in

Wintertime can be really hard on humans that suffer from dry skin. Nu Skin has a great product for those with dry feet. Peeling, cracking, dryness can be a problem. Nu Skin’s Foot Cream Sole Solution heals dry cracked feet is a product designed for this.

Dry, cracked feet causes itching and can be irritable to sufferers. If you wear sandals in the summertime you will notice the dry, scaly patches. Smooth feet are the preferred choice.

It is recommended to use this product twice a day if you want soft skin and you wish to eliminate dry heels.

Physicians and nail specialists approve of Nu Skin and often tell their patients about the skin creams that are marketed. Is this cream better than prescription creams?

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Titan: John D. Rockefeller

By RD Bentley on September 20, 2012 in

To truly understand American history in the 20th century, one must acknowledge the family dynasties that were formed, the financial powerhouses of the day. The Standard Oil company made a tremendous impact on society and it seems that few Americans are aware of this today. In the historic masterpiece, Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., Ron Chernow gives us a clear, unbiased view of the Rockefeller patriarch and the legend that he left behind. The Rockefeller name is very prominent in American culture.

Chernow places the life experiences of a very important businessman, John Davison Rockefeller, into the pages of modern history. Rockefeller proves to be one of the most prominent figures of our age, yet today’s generation knows so little about him.

Titan is packed full of interesting facts that any serious-minded historian would find necessary to know. From the first barrels of oil produced, to the amount of automobiles that were first manufactured, to the effects on the economy, Chernow shines the light on all. Rockefeller’s allies and enemies are critical to the narrative.

And the book does tell a story about a young boy struggling in the 1800’s, finding his way in life, and dealing with the complicated ways of his colorful father. John D. Rockefeller comes from an humble background and he grows into one of the most controversial figures in American history. Rockefeller was the founder of Standard Oil, one of the world’s first and largest multinational corporations.

Rockefeller founded Standard Oil as an Ohio partnership with his brother William, along with Henry Flagler, Jabez Bostwick, chemist Samuel Andrews, and a silent partner, Stephen V. Harkness. As kerosene and gasoline grew in importance, Rockefeller’s wealth soared, and he became the world’s richest man and the first American worth more than a billion dollars. Adjusting for inflation, he is often regarded as the richest person in history.

Rockefeller (Senior) literally builds an empire using nothing but strength, iron will, perseverance, and sharp wits. He does however, make shady deals with the railroads and uses other questionable business practices, which later gets him into trouble.

One of the most effective attacks on Rockefeller and his firm was the 1904 publication of The History of the Standard Oil Company, written by Ida Tarbell, a leading muckraker. The overwhelming, negative publicity created by Tarbell deeply disturbed Rockefeller for the rest of his life. She depicted Rockefeller as a money-grabbing, monopolizing scoundrel and he despised her for this.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (Junior), the only son in the brood, left a legacy himself, with the construction of the famous Rockefeller Center, which included the largest private building project ever undertaken in modern times. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987. The Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres between 48th and 51st streets in New York City. It is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, spanning the area between Fifth and Sixth Avenue.

Titan is a very long read, containing at least 679 pages. This extensive biography is an historical treasure. It was written in a very elegant and open style, and it actually makes history pleasant. Chernow is a brilliant writer and his research on the subject is impeccable.

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Principles of Secondary Education

By RD Bentley on August 28, 2012 in

In the book written by Alex I. Inglis, Principles of secondary education, we get a rough idea of what education is really about. Was the compulsory education system designed to educate children, or was it merely a tool of the elite to control the masses? Here are six ideas from the book:

1. The adjustive function. Schools are to establish fixed habits of reaction to authority. This, of course preludes critical judgement completely. It also pretty much destroys the idea that useful or interesting material should be taught, because you can’t test for reflexive obedience until you know whether you can make kids learn, and do, foolish and boring things.

2. The integrating function. This might well be called “the conformity function,”  because its intention is to make children alike as possible. People who conform are predictable, and this is of great use to those who wish to harness and manipulate a large labor force.

3. The diagnostical directive function. School is meant to determine each student’s proper role. This is done by logging evidence mathematically and anecdotally on cumulative records. As in “your permanent record.”

4. The differentiating function. Once their role has been “diagnosed,” children are sorted out by role and trained only so far as their destination in the social machine merits — and not one step further.

5. The selective function. This refers not to a human choice at all but to Darwin’s theory of natural selection as applied to what he called “the favored races.” In short, the idea is to help things along by consciously attempting to improve the breeding stock. Schools are meant to tag the unfit — with poor grades, remedial placement, and other punishments — clearly enough that there peers will accept them as inferior and effictively bar them from the reproductive sweepstakes.

6. The propaedeutic function. The social system implied by these rules will require an elite group of caretakers. To that end, a small fraction of the kids will quietly be taught how to manage this continuing project, how to watch over and control a population deliberately dumbed down and declawed in order that government might proceed unchallenged and corporations might never want for obedient labor.

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