Surprising History: A state of war (or at least a small argument never properly concluded via diplomatic channels) existed between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly (an archipelago off the cost of southwestern England) for 335 years. The years of the skirmish range from 1651-1986.
The origins of the war can be found in the English Civil War, fought between the Royalists and Parliamentarians from 1642-1651. As a result of defeats, the Royalist Navy was forced to retreat to the Isles of Scilly. The navy of the Netherlands at the time was allied with the Parliamentarians and therefore not well liked by the Royalist navy just arriving in Scilly. The Dutch began suffering heavy losses from this fleet. Admiral Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp subsequently arrived in Scilly to demand reparation from the Royalist fleet for the Dutch ships and goods taken from them.
According to Bulstrode Whitelocke, Parliamentarian, lawyer, and historical writer of the time, Tromp came to England and related that he had been to Scilly to demand reparations and having received no satisfactory answer, he subsequently declared war on them. As war could not be declared on England (as this was now technically under control of their allies the Parliamentarians), war was declared on the Isles of Scilly for their role in this slight. In June 1651, soon after this declaration of war, the Parliamentarian forces under Admiral Robert Blake forced the Royalist fleet to surrender. The Dutch fleet, no longer under threat, left without firing a shot. Due to the obscurity of one nation's declaration of war against a small part of another, the Dutch did not officially declare peace.
Fast forward to 1985 and a historian and chairman of the Isles of Scilly, named Roy Duncan, wrote to the Dutch Embassy in London to once and for all settle this myth that the islands were still at war. To everyones surprise the embassy did uncover a series of documents which suggested that the Netherlands and Scilly were, indeed, still at war! Duncan then wrote to the Dutch ambassador Rein Huydecoper inviting him to Scilly to sign a peace treaty. He agreed and signed this treaty on April 17, 1986 settling once and for all this vicious protracted conflict between the Dutch and the Isles of Scilly.
All this is quite interesting and possibly fake news as there is questions of whether Tromp even had the legality to declare a war, whether he was provided permission by the government or acted as a renegade. But what can you expect from
Positive News: The Green Bay Packers and Microsoft have teamed up to bring the world's innovations and tech expertise to the heart of Wisconsin. Microsoft has announced that they are launching an initiative called TitletownTech based in the Packers' new Titletown District as an effort to add a new element to the community and contribute to the region's economic growth. This is expected to launch in the fall of 2018.
According to Microsoft, TitletownTech represents a one-of-a kind partnership that will bring the latest digital innovations and expertise to a state-of the art lab. It will be based in a new building that will offer a collaborative work space, the latest technology tools and services, and access to advisors and mentors, including Microsoft Fellows who are employees of the company working across the country.
TitletownTech will function as part incubator, part venture capital to advance emerging ideas and part accelerator for existing businesses looking to digitally transform their products, services and operations. The TitletownTech Labs will create new opportunities for local firms to develop innovative technology solutions they can take back into their own enterprises.
The TitletownTech Venture Capital Fund will also invest in and provide capital to help launch new companies that participate in the Accelerator. The Packers and Microsoft are the first two entities to commit investments to the Fund, with an opportunity for participation by additional investors (I assume Paul Allen owned Seahawks might not be too far behind). The organizations will donate all of their profits and capital returns to philanthropic causes or additional economic development.
Music Playlist - The Entire Baby Driver Movie Soundtrack is Awesome! Here's some snippets:
"Harlem Shuffle" - Bob & Earl
"Got No Soul" - The Shake
"Know How" - Young MC
"When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" - Sam & Dave
"Baby Let Me Take You" - The Detroit Emeralds
"Radar Love" - Golden Earring
"Hocus Pocus" - Focus
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