I'll preface this by stating that I am not a maritime (or any other form of) law expert, nor do I play one on TV, but the topic of a private entity's, whether human or corporate, right to defend itself on land or sea interests me. Private security firms are storing their guns aboard floating … Continue reading Shipping firms use floating armouries to deter pirates
Remembering George Washington on his birthday
Given that February 22nd is the birthday of one of my American heroes, I thought I'd share an excellent post written by David Boaz. In reference to the quote at the end of the article from the oft maligned King George III, I think there may have another man who eschewed an earthly kingdom after … Continue reading Remembering George Washington on his birthday
GPS Hate! Part Deux
In continuance (see this post for the last rant) of my diatribe on the over-reliance on tech, I saw the following article in The Scottsman: Scots the most misled by satnavs:Misleading satnavs have caused more than £200 million worth of damage to cars in the past 12 months with Scots the most misled by their … Continue reading GPS Hate! Part Deux
An excellent post from The Gentlemen’s Standard
One of my favorite blogs to read is The Gentlemen’s Standard. and posts like the one below exemplify why: The Standard #591: An honorable gentleman fully comprehends the concept of exhibiting class, sympathy, and compassion. During episodes of great tragedy or human misery, the humane gentleman believes in charity and generosity. It is second nature. The … Continue reading An excellent post from The Gentlemen’s Standard
Another reason why paper maps are superior to GPS
Over the past several years I have developed some fairly strong anachronistic views on the overuse of technology, with GPSes being one in particular. Given, I own hiking and auto GPSes, I find them no substitute for actual navigational and geo-positional savvy (i.e. knowing where you are, where you want to go, and how to … Continue reading Another reason why paper maps are superior to GPS
The heraldic fraud (II)
I got one of these certificates from a vendor in a mall back in the nineties (before I knew better) that purported to tell the history of my surname. I keep it to remind me how easy it is to be taken advantage of. If any positive can come from the experience, I did gain … Continue reading The heraldic fraud (II)
2012 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
I got a letter in the mail yesterday from Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges notifying me that I had been selected for their 2012 listing. I knew that I had been nominated by my school, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, last year, but I hadn't thought anything else of it. I must say that … Continue reading 2012 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
