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- The Polish Pact: How Hitler Could Have Prevented a Western European WarA plan for keeping the Western European powers out of World War II, so Hitler could devote all of Germany's military efforts to wage war on Russia.
Public Opinion and the Fall of CommunismThe post World War II world entered into a Cold War as a result of a major schism between eastern and western powers, the United States and the Soviet Union.- Crime Trends in Western Europe from 1990 to 2000The world we live in is littered with all sorts of crime. This article traces the crime trends in a particular portion of the earth just after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
- Do You Need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to Drive in Western Europe?Driving in Western Europe is entirely different to driving in the United States, even if you visit a country that drives on the right hand side of the road.
- How Trade Helped to Shape the WorldTrade has been an integral part of human society for many thousands of years. If we did not have trade we would know nothing of other countries and cultures.
- TRICARE Standard Overseas Option for Military Retirees Moving to Western EuropeTRICARE is a portable form of health care coverage for active duty personnel, transitioning personnel, retirees and their eligible family members.
- The Beer of Western Europe - A TravelogueInterested in Old Chicago's World Beer Tour? Are you looking to take a western European vacation and want to know what liquid refreshments you should be imbibing and where?
- Travel Safety for Women in Western EuropeAs Western Europe is very similar to the American experience, American women can easily travel though most parts of Western Europe using the same level of care there that they would at home.
- Travel Safety for Women in Western EuropeAn collection of tips for women traveling alone in Western Europe.
- Travel Safety for Women in Western EuropeWestern Europe has its share of crime, just like other countries. There are many precautions women can take when embarking on European travel.
- Business Etiquette in Western EuropeWestern Europeans conduct business in many ways similar to America, but knowing the differences is critical to a good business meeting across the pond.
The Western European Hedgehog: Facts and InformationThe Western Europe hedgehog's diet consists of mostly small animals. It preys on worms, insects and spiders mainly. It will also eat birds' eggs and carrion (dead animals).- Events in Western Europe that Led to the CrusadesThe origins of the Crusades are traced in a series of developments in the Western Europe in the early years of the Middle Ages, but also in the worsening situation of the Byzantine Empire in the East.
Essential Restaurant Phrases and Terms to Learn Before Traveling to Western EuropeBefore you hop on that international flight, check out the following essential restaurant phrases and terms to learn before traveling to Western Europe.- For Western Europe, the Postmodern Age of Geopolitics Began in 1989The term 'geopolitics' refers to the relationship between geography, state and world politics.
- Western Europe's View of Sleep Prior to the Sixteenth CenturyOverview of sleep in the eyes of England and Western Europe in general prior to the 16th century.
The Rise of Western European Anti-Immigration Movements and What it Means for the FutureA look at several rising European Anti-immigration movements and the impact on the future.
Pitfalls that American EFL Teachers Will Face in Western EuropeAmerican EFL teachers who hope to apply for teaching positions in Western Europe may be surprised to learn of some of the obstacles to finding employment- Telehealth Home Care for Canada and Western Europe to Be a $225 Million Industry by 2011"The expansion of the tele-home care market is predicated on making consistent progress [on the issues of permanent reimbursement mechanisms for these solutions and public and private consensus on the most feasible business models]"
- Most of the Boots Don't Come with StrapsDespite the Horatio Alger bootstrap mythology and 43 percent of the public believing you get rich by hard work, ambition or education, most of the wealthy come preassembled not do-it-yourself.
- Chinese Automaker Geely Aims to Expand Entrance into Western EuropeChinese automaker Geely hopes to expand into Italian car market with online ordering. Geely is one of a series of Chinese auto manufacturers hoping to capture part of the European car market.
- The Demise of EuropeIn recent months, virtually everybody around the globe has become aware of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. Unfortunately, a crisis often means that the problem was, in fact, known and anticipated to some degree but less understood by the public.
- Is it Better to Live in Old or Modern Cities?Everyone is familiar with the dictum "This is the way we've always done it" or "It's always worked this way so why change it?" or "If it ain't broke don't fix it" or "It's our tradition".
- Changing Priorities (Part2)By the later 1980s it could reasonably be claimed that the nation's relative economic decline had been reversed. In 1984-88 per capita GNP rose faster than in any other Western European country.
- The National Health Service, Part 3 of 4When the National Health Service was established many doctors argued that, if doctors were not paid for each item of treatment given, they would have no incentive to work well.
- The National Health Service, Part 2 of 4Eye tests are usually done in opticians' shops; they too must be paid for, as well as any glasses which are needed.
- The Problem with Multi-CulturalismIt's such a nice sounding term, isn't it?
- The National Gallery (UK)The UK's main collection of western European painting is found in the National Gallery in London.
The Most Influential Book I Never ReadHow the book Europe on $10 a day made me what I am today.- The History of the Search for the Northwest PassageAmerican Motherhood and Apple Pie as the cover story for one of the great tales of statecraft.
- What Type of Backpack and Bags to Use on Your EurotripThere are various options to use while backpacking from an internal frame backpack, a backpack on wheels, a suitcase on wheels, or a hybrid of both.
- Charles "The Hammer" Martel & Fear and Loathing of the American PsycheLong before European hegemony was attempted, Martel drove back Muslim aggression in Europe.
- Europeans Vs. Americans: SurvivabilityA brief comparison and contrast of the habits and lifestyles of the two cultures and how they will last.
The Best of Western Europe: Visiting Ravenna, ItalyA quick review of a few of the highlights of Ravenna, and why it is the best city in Western Europe.
Contiki - The Ideal European ExperienceI traveled with Contiki last summer for over 3 weeks and it was absolutely the best adventure I've ever had. Read on and see how you can discover Europe on a budget and have the best time of your life!- Western Europe Beer Traveling is Full of Surprises and Adventure!This article will inform my reader on some of the places to go to while traveling throughout Germany, Czech Republic and Ireland; what beers to try; where to lodge; and pubs to try out.
Travel Safety for Women in Western EuropeI've been traveling to Europe since 1999. I went with my son until he stopped going with me when he became 18. These are my suggestions, which I follow, on how to be safe when traveling alone in Europe.- Get the Facts Before You Travel to Western EuropeEverything you need to know before you travel Western Europe.
- Obama in France: the Problems of Leadership in the Post Bush EraHaving failed to get much support for stimulus spending at the G20 Summit in London, President Barack Obama has moved on to the NATO Summit in Strasbourg, France, where he will fail to get much cooperation in Afghanistan.
- Be Proud of Your WrinklesOur society has become too obsessed with the idea of aging. To a point that new methods of erasing the pass of time have become a fashion.