Big Brother’s looking for trouble in Greece

As if a raft of new taxes, cuts in allowances and benefits, and austerity measures weren’t bad enough, Greeks are now facing a new threat from the tax authorities. Cash ‘under the mattress’ totaling more than 15,000 euro[s], jewelry and other valuable items such as diamonds and gemstones, should be declared to electronic system of… Continue reading Big Brother’s looking for trouble in Greece

“The 39 steps to being a lady”

Last week I linked to an article in the UK’s ‘Country Life’ magazine titled ‘The 39 steps to being a modern gentleman‘.  Now the magazine has come up with the female equivalent.  Its 39 steps include: Can say ‘thank you’ no matter where she is in the world Excels at making love, lasagne and long… Continue reading “The 39 steps to being a lady”

“The 39 steps to being a modern gentleman”

According to Country Life magazine in the UK, a gentleman’s traits include such gems as: Is aware that facial hair is temporary, but a tattoo is permanent Possesses at least one well-made dark suit, one tweed suit and a dinner jacket Avoids lilac socks and polishes his shoes Breaks a relationship face to face Arrives… Continue reading “The 39 steps to being a modern gentleman”

More snake oil in the firearms industry?

Another controversy is brewing in the firearms industry, this time over the alleged nature of a firearms cleaning and lubrication product.  Andrew Tuohy of Vuurwapen Blog (“Firearm Blog”) reports. If you have been on the internet and have visited a sampling of firearm related blogs or social media sites in the last few weeks, you… Continue reading More snake oil in the firearms industry?

Has racism jumped the shark at last?

A prime collection of social justice warrior racist nonsense is on display in an article at National Review.  Here are a couple of examples. 3. Liking white meat is racist. Writer Ron Rosenbaum said in Slate that racism accounts for the popularity of white-meat turkey over more flavorful dark meat. “White meat turkey has no… Continue reading Has racism jumped the shark at last?