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Author: Andy Corbley

Bribery is a Fashion
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Bribery is a Fashion

February 26, 2019

“In city and local governments, bribery is a fashion,” my friend tells me, over a cup of tea. As…

Names
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Names

February 26, 2019

Teaching English to Chinese kids is pretty weird. For starters, our alphabet is totally different from theirs, obviously, and…

Rude Awakenings
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Rude Awakenings

February 26, 2019

I would like to pitch a scenario to you all; see what kind of future you have as a…

New Years in Shenyang
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New Years in Shenyang

February 26, 2019

New Year’s Eve is a crazy time to be in the Middle Kingdom, as Taylor and I found out…

Eager to Join Trump’s Space Marines? Consider Visiting Capitol Reef National Park
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Eager to Join Trump’s Space Marines? Consider Visiting Capitol Reef National Park

February 26, 2019

AUGUST, 2017 – CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK: President Trump’s enthusiasm for his “Space Force,” the proposed sixth branch of…

Minca: How The Jungle Turned A Bad Day Into The Perfect Week
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Minca: How The Jungle Turned A Bad Day Into The Perfect Week

February 26, 2019

SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA – July 25TH 2017. I was traveling alone on my birthday two years pas, looking forward…

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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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