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ESCAPE FROM OBLIVION: A Moscow Correspondent's Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis
[Kindle Edition] Donald S. Connery (Author)
Publication Date: September 25, 2012
Book Description
ESCAPE FROM OBLIVION: A Moscow Correspondent’s Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis is unique among the many books on the singular event in human history that almost ended human history. As one of the most-traveled of all Cold War reporters, Donald S. Connery has produced an extraordinary, highly personal eyewitness account of the frightening thirteen days in late October 1962 that brought the world to the brink of a thermonuclear war.
He reveals that the citizens of the Soviet police state, who were kept in ignorance about the crisis, remained calm while many Americans were in panic. He tells how Russians, “Americans in disguise” as he saw them up close in 1961 and 1962, believed that they were drawing closer to the U.S.A. even as Khrushchev defied Kennedy by carrying out his secret shipments of missiles in Cuba. A recent visitor to the new Russia, the author shatters the myths about who started the crisis and who was the victor.
Donald S. Connery, an independent journalist and author of six books, is a World War II veteran and Harvard graduate who roamed the world for TIME and LIFE magazines during the heyday of their influence in the early Cold War years. He has since pioneered in exposing the magnitude of wrongful convictions in America’s criminal justice system.
The beauty and talent french actress Eva Green starring as Vesper Lynd in Quantum of Solace (2006)...From Paris, France send an autograph picture to James Bond Chile producer Luis Grandón T...a Bond girl with class and garbo...great join and honour to her fans in Chile...Thanks Eva we love you too...!! see you in: jamesbondchile.blogspot.com
Sheikh Salman speaking to his interpreter local businessman Hussain Yateem, while Sir Charles Belgrave and Max Thornburg Bapco’s (Bahrain oil company) American manager 1st & 2nd to the right of the Sheikh respectively, are enjoying a laugh at Thornburg's home on Umm as Sabaan island circa 1952.
Over a thousand Chicagoans, from all walks of life and all parts of the city, came together at Millennium Park to perform "Crowd Out" by Davind Lang.
Although a bit chaotic in the beginning, once the leaders of each of the small groups that formed the whole got things in sync, it became a beautiful performance and a moving experience.
I came upon this event purely by accident and it took me a while to figure out what was going on.
Once surrounded by all these people, I was pretty much stuck, so you see some of the same faces over and over again.
Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, ruler of Bahrain (r. 1942-1961) with the Bahrain government's adviser Charles D. Belgrave (1926-1957) at Manama Port (site of the present-day Bahrain Financial Harbour) Bahrain's only port until the opening of Mina Salman, the country's first modern deepwater port in 1962 circa May 1945.
(Charles D. Belgrave, was knighted in Queen Elizabeth II's first birthday honours list published in "The London Gazette" (Official Journal) on the 30th of May 1952, which explains the lack of the prefix Sir before his name in the above description, as in the rest of the photos taken of him prior to being knighted)
During Sheikh's visit, the state flag is flowing over Thornburg's house flag circa 1952.
(Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, ruler of Bahrain (r. 1942-1961) 2nd from the right, in a cordial conversation with Max Thornburg, American manager of Bapco (Bahrain oil company), as the ruler, is escorted to the launch by the latter after a brief visit to Thornburg's home on Umm as Sabaan island accompanied by his interpreter local businessman Hussain Yateem 1st from the right and the Bahrain government's adviser Sir Charles Belgrave who is keeping a respectful distance on the far left)
That's right Elephant, it's a family name, my grandmother is from Hungary...and it's a nickname with a baudy story behind it from my frat days at Alpha Tau Omega.
“She is the subject of more hostile criticism.” [Image caption]
This is a classic example of Gibson’s work, capturing social dynamics and gender roles of the early 20th century. The scene presents an intriguing contrast between the widow, who garners attention and admiration from the men, and the wives who appear to be critical or perhaps envious. The admiration the widow receives could provoke feelings of jealousy and insecurity among the wives. This scenario reflects the societal pressures and expectations placed on women during that era. The wives might feel threatened by the widow’s charm and independence, leading to their hostile criticism.
As for the widow's friends, it's possible that the title "A Widow and Her Friends" is somewhat ironic, highlighting the complexities and often competitive nature of social relationships. The term "friends" here could be seen as a commentary on how superficial and conditional these relationships can be, especially in social settings where appearance and reputation play significant roles.
[Source: Bing Copilot]
The History Center at Sunken Gardens, St. Pete, included this LIFE Magazine cover of October 15, 1971. The opening of Disney World in Orlando was one of the most significant events in Florida’s history. Prior to that date, Orlando was a sleepy town in Central Florida, its local economy based mainly on citrus cultivation. Now the world beats a path to its door.
From left to right: Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa ruler of Bahrain (r. 1942-1961) sitting with his heir apparent and future ruler Sheikh Isa (r. 1961-1999) in the desert accompanied by the ruler's cousin Sheikh Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa circa 1952.
Ad for General Electric Vacuum Cleaner from a 1940's era issue of Life Magazine.
"I've had two gnawing ideas all year..."
Nikon FA, Nikkor 28mm f2.8, Fuji T64 (exp. 1/2010)
Not to be all me me me, but might I suggest that you check it out large?
Over a thousand Chicagoans, from all walks of life and all parts of the city, came together at Millennium Park to perform "Crowd Out" by Davind Lang.
Although a bit chaotic in the beginning, once the leaders of each of the small groups that formed the whole got things in sync, it became a beautiful performance and a moving experience.
I came upon this event purely by accident and it took me a while to figure out what was going on.
Once surrounded by all these people, I was pretty much stuck, so you see some of the same faces over and over again.
In the ´60 the chilean Film Magazine Ecran reflect the life of the celebrities, pop culture and entertainment...Ecran cover with Sean Connery, Ursulla Anderss and Roger Moore from 1963,1964 and 1966...see you in: www.jamesbondchile.blogspot.com
Great Western Wines advertisement from the October 12, 1942 issue of LIfe Magazine.
"Dinner for Eight" Wine Assortment"
"For Life's Sparkling Moments"
Life magazine ran an article in September 1942 on the Naval base in Derry/ Londonderry, using a number of the photographs taken by David E Scherman.
I love little details.
I'm particularly intrigued by the birthday cake (detail of the cake). Is that supposed to be Charlie Brown? And if so, is that supposed to be Snoopy? And why is there no one else sitting at the table yet?
I wanted to know which issue of Life magazine appears beneath the coffee table at the far right. It's this one with Tricia Nixon, the President's daughter, on the cover.
On the back, someone wrote "3/6/71", "Reeves St Hse", "Matt M. 2nd B'Day", and "Roger M., one of Chuck's sisters." I tried looking up streets named Reeves in Oregon and there is a residential street here in Portland. No way to confirm or deny.
In March 2010, Matt M. will be 41 years old. I hope he's doing well, wherever he is.
One of the photographs I found (and purchased for 50 cents each) at SMUT (So Many Unique Treasures), a small store off of East Burnside in Portland. There were two old suitcases full of these photos and each contained hundreds.
General Russell P. Hartle with The Duke of Abercorn and Mrs Marcia Mackie, Club Director, at the American Red Cross Service Club on Chichester Street in Belfast. Photographed at the Service Club's official formal opening on 10 October 1942.
Image source
The LIFE Picture Collection
Photographer: David E. Scherman
Year: 1942
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My personal favourite LIFE cover by Alfred "Eisie" Eisenstaedt.
Alfred Eisenstaedt (December 6, 1898-August 24, 1995).
Photo courtesy of LIFE magazine.
In 1935, a 37-year-old Alfred Eisenstaedt emigrated to the United States--narrowly escaping the Holocaust in Europe--and landed a job as one of the first staff photographers at LIFE magazine.
He would become one of the most important photographers in America--indeed, the father of photojournalism.
Eisie--as his friends called him--applied a simple credo to taking pictures: "It's more important to click with people than to click the shutter."
The links below will tell you a little more about the great man Eisenstaedt, and his love of Rolleiflex and Leica cameras;
www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/arts/photography/fieldskinds...
One of the first published depictions of cyborgs:
“On the moon cyborgs unreel a cable to explosives for a seismic blast. On the front cyborg’s belt, tubes pump chemicals to his blood to control his blood pressure, pulse, energy, tranquility, blood sugar, body temperature, radiation tolerance. Pumps obey sensors like the radiation counter in his left thigh or blood-pressure gauge in his right thigh. His heart, in the X-ray view, sends blood to the implanted converter which remakes oxygen and carbon from carbon dioxide, taking the place of lungs. On the back of the other cyborg are a food supply, master fuel cell, food processor and wastes canister.” [Image description]
“Striding buoyantly across the low-gravity surface of the moon, there may someday be strange new men – part human, part machine – like the ones above. They will have a strange name: CYBORGS (for CYBernetic ORGanisms). Cyborgs, according to a daring new idea, will be men whose body organs and systems are automatically adjusted for life in unearthly environments by artificial organs and senses. Some of these devices will be attached, others implanted by surgery. With their aid cyborgs can dispense with clumsy, easy-to-puncture space suits in which earth conditions are re-created. Instead, they can move about safely wearing not much more than they would at home . . .” [Opening paragraph]
Fred Freeman (1907-1988) was a graphic artist who designed and illustrated books on naval history, space exploration and other subjects. He was a successful commercial artist in New York City from the late 1920's through the 30's, doing many illustrations and magazine covers for publications including The Saturday Evening Post and Collier's.
After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he turned mainly to book design and illustration. He illustrated books on submarines and destroyers from World War II, for the United States Naval Institute. In 1956, with Theodore Roscoe, he designed the ''Picture History of the U.S. Navy,'' published by Charles Scribner's Sons. In 1960, he illustrated a children's book, ''First Men to the Moon,'' written by the scientist, Werner von Braun.
Today's airbrushed style pinup photo features Christina enjoying the sun on her day off. With the temperatures blazing and not much really to do, Christina has decided to lounge around the deck of the Battleship and catch up on her LIFE Magazine reading that she's a bit behind on. Normally lots of sailors leave the ship to play in the city, but she's noticed for some reason they've all decided to stay onboard...
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A general view showing the town of Manama the capital of Bahrain circa May 1945.
(This photograph was probably taken from the balcony of the Minaret of the Al Fadhel Mosque, which was most likely the tallest built structure in Bahrain at the time. From the bottom to top are the following: Hassan Al Gosaibi's house with the wooden beds on the rooftop then the Bassams', and finally the Zamils', which along with the Marafies’ house, on the opposite side of the street next to the empty plot of land, occupies the current Zamil Tower area, the building on the waterfront, opposite the houses, was the British Political Agency (the current British Embassy) and on the far right is Charles Belgrave's house with its shaded balcony further to the top of the photo is the Sheikh Hamad Causeway and Muharraq Island appears on the horizon)
Sir Charles D. Belgrave (1894-1969) smoking a cigar at his home in Manama circa 1952.
(Charles Dalrymple Belgrave was born in the late Victorian era at the height of British imperial power when Britain literally ruled the waves and subsequently from a young age he played an active role in the running of this colossus "The empire on which the sun never sets" however by the time of his death nearly seventy-five years later Britain had become a secondary world power and like many members of his ruling class the steady decline of the British Empire after the Second World War and its eventual end in the 1960s took a toll on his psyche)