French Press vs Pour-Over Coffee: A Comparison
Coffee lovers around the world have their preferred methods of brewing that perfect cup of joe. Two popular methods are the French press and pour-over. Both methods have their unique…
Ancient Maxims for Modern Men, part 1
A King Must Keep the Realm by Donavon L Riley An ancient Anglo-Saxon maxim is, “A King Must Keep the Realm.” This saying encapsulates a foundational principle of leadership: unwavering…
The Unexpected Spy: Harpo Marx
Lobby card for Monkey Business (1931) with Chico (left) and Harpo (right). Arthur “Harpo” Marx, born Adolph Marx, was an American comedian, actor, mime artist, and harpist, and the second…
Surveillance Detection Routes: A Key Tool in Security Operations
Surveillance Detection Routes (SDRs) are a critical component of security operations, particularly in the context of protecting against potential threats. They are designed to help identify whether an individual or…
Avoid the Taxi Scam
Had there only been the internet when I was a young traveler. A simple web search online for common tourist scams would have alerted me to the taxi scams, used…
Arrowhead Tactical Apparel’s Traveler Joggers: Redefining Athleisure Carry
Arrowhead Tactical Apparel Traveler Joggers. SIG SAUER P320 XFIVE LEGION pistol. Arrowhead Tactical ApparelTM offers a range of fashionable concealed carry apparel for athletic and casual wear. The newly released…
Wiley X P-17 CAPTIVATE Polarized Black Frame Glasses Reviewed
Year after year, the Wiley X P-17CPL glasses maintain their status as a top-seller in the Active Lifestyle series, and for good reason. This model seamlessly combines simplicity and performance,…
The OSS ALIU: Unraveling Nazi Art Looting Networks
German soldiers of the Hermann Göring Division posing in front of Palazzo Venezia in Rome in 1944 with a painting taken from the Biblioteca del Museo Nazionale di Napoli. Attribution:…
Give No Truces to Your Enemies
Give No Truces to Your Enemies by Donavon L Riley “Where you recognize evil, speak out against it, and give no truces to your enemies.” — Havamal The ‘Havamal’ is…
Southern Comfort movie review (1981)
Directed by Walter Hill and written by Michael Kane, Southern Comfort is a visceral and tense American action thriller that immerses viewers in the murky depths of the Louisiana bayou.…