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Vatican Sanctuary

For obvious reasons, WLBOTT needs to investigate the sanctuary policy of various nation states. We asked Elder JimZim to investigate the possibility of using the Vatican for sanctuary. From Elder JimZim Folks – not sure I have much to share on beets (although serendipitously, beets come up in part 2 of this note). However, at […]

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Hell, Yes!

Elder JimZim has provided us with some Fresh Hell. Gentle People: I think all this talk of deities and anti-deities will send us all to Hell (Norway, that is).  I have travelled past this village several times when going to Trondheim. Hell is 10 degrees latitude north of Edmonton and features two post offices.  Most importantly, it […]

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Germany Heros Pennsylvania WYNHA

Celebrating Emmy Noether

Yesterday’s featured Wikipedia article was on the German mathematician Emmy Noether. She had a fascinating, challenging life, and fled the Nazi regime to settle at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. There are so many interesting paths to follow with her story. A good starting point is a podcast called The Dead Ladies Show. Excluded from […]

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Ukraine

The Ukrainian Community of Madrid, Spain

We can only imagine the struggles of displaced Ukrainians. All the unnecessary suffering due to one madman. There are a tremendous number of on-line resources, and we hope to spotlight the most helpful “getting started” guides, especially those produced by the EU and the UN. We apologize in advance for not providing this guide in […]

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ENGin Food Heros Ukraine

The Ukrainian Tater Tot (part 4)

Success and Recognition Finally, my Ukrainian buddy was met with the fame and recognition she deserves! A Parade! After-Party in the Kyiv Underground Commemorative Monuments And…. A Documentary Film by Ken Burns!

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Agriculture Europe Fine Arts Food History

The Ukrainian Tater Tot (part 2)

[Part 2 of our ongoing series: Exploring the Ukrainian Tater Tot Market] She [Dr. Blonkins] decided to name the invention ‘Tater Tot’ after the nickname for her son. Unfortunately, Dr. Blonkins passed away prematurely due to cardiovascular disease from too much tot consumption and was awarded (posthumously) the James Beard Award for lifetime contributions to […]

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Adventures of the Elders Agriculture ENGin Food Shareholder Value Ukraine

The Ukrainian Tater Tot (part I)

My Ukrainian buddy[1] and WLBOTT are in discussions to bring Tater Tots to Eastern Europe. [1] A friend I made through the ENGin program – like pen pals, but over Zoom. You can join today and make a new friend! Fact sheet here. Picture it now: The Great Eastern European Tater Tot Adventure™ – bringing […]

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Madrid, Part I

High on the list of destinations for The World’s Largest Ball of Twine Tour is Madrid, Spain. High, because: With an average altitude of 650 m (2,130 ft), Madrid is the second highest capital of Europe (after Andorra la Vella). Wikipedia WLBOTT:Hola, G. Today we’re going to explore Madrid, Spain. What to come along, caballero? […]

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Get Your Fresh Hell Here!

What if, instead of having to open The Guardian to get our early morning cup of Fresh Hell, we could simply buy it from a street vendor? Sort of like Molly Malone, our street vendor is singing “Fresh Hell! Get your fresh hell here!” Our heroine, Hildegarde Torchwell – Strong, dramatic, a bit fiery, and […]

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Fun and Games Italy WLBOTT Corporate

Conclave Fever: Catch It!

WLBOTT’s very own Elder G is now taking reservations for a exciting vacation! Don’t miss even a minute of the excitement! Elder G will be doing all the event planning and management. Itinerary / Perks The WLBOTT Conclave Travel Seminar Series kicks off with: ✨ Know Your Smoke: A Pilgrim’s Guide to Vatican Signals ✨ […]