UPDATE 6/27/22: I don’t want to harp on cryptocurrency speculators. They’ve been through a lot lately and not much of it good. The news that Three Arrows Capital, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency hedge fund is at risk of defaulting on $675 million in loans must be pretty terrifying for the crypto market. During all their time […]
FOOD SHORTAGE: Not “If,” But “How Bad?”
Americans watched in March and April 2020 as grocery store shelves went bare. With the workforce cloistered at home, and deliveries slowing down, the food industry ground to a halt. That was the first time many Americans have faced a food shortage, and it was an uncomfortable experience for them. Now, they’re facing a new […]
U.S. Survival AR-7
UPDATE 6/27/22: Below is a new video of the Henry U.S. Survival AR-7, one of my favorite rifles for any American family. The rifle, chambered for .22LR, breaks down into three pieces and fits inside its own stock, which seals water tight. This simple firearm is built for survival, just like its name suggests. As […]
The Most Controversial Restaurant in Paris?
One either loves or hates CHEZ L’AMI LOUIS Many visitors find the prices high and the staff a little off-putting. Debbie and I continue, after numerous visits through numerous years, to be enthusiastic supporters. The best roast chicken, green salad, escargot, and foie gras merit the price received. And the wine carte, a little cumbersome […]
La Fontaine De Mars: Best Sunday Paris Lunch
Since Debbie and my earliest days in Paris, we have been Sunday lunch regulars at La Fontaine De Mars, located in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris. Most of the Sunday regulars tend to be older locals who dress for Sunday lunch and simply walk over from a nearby apartment to meet up with varying family […]
Dick & Debbie Young’s Most Visited Paris Restaurant
Debbie and I began our Paris Palace hotel and restaurant anecdotal evidence-gathering hunt back in fall of 2010. We have since visited every Palace multiple times and dined at literally dozens of restaurants/bistros/cafes. Our travels] have been concentrated in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 16th Arrondissements. Over the coming year, you’ll be able to […]
ELECTION: The French Abandon Macron, Support Le Pen’s National Rally
French President Emmanuel Macron watched on Sunday as his Ensemble! Party was reduced to a minority of seats in Parliament, denying him the ruling majority he has enjoyed throughout most of his presidency. On the receiving end of voters’ goodwill was Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party, which performed better than ever before, and will […]
One Surprising Thing You Should Know About Private Jets
The turmoil and chaos known as commercial flight makes even the idea of flying a nightmare. It’s just a matter of how much hassle and aggravation you’ll be dealing with as thousands of flights were canceled or delayed this weekend alone. Where did all the workers go? Will they ever return? Who knows. But the […]
Here’s Why the Fed Won’t Raise Rates Enough
The Federal Reserve, suggests Dr. Ron Paul, former congressman, and presidential candidate, will never raise interest rates to levels that would be appropriate for a free market because doing so would make borrowing unaffordable for the overly indebted federal government. He writes at the Ron Paul Institute (abridged): The Federal Reserve’s recent 0.75 percent increase […]
Biden Running Out of People to Blame for High Gas Prices
After trying to blame energy price inflation on Vladimir Putin didn’t work out for Joe Biden, he went back to the Democratic Party playbook and blamed oil companies. That didn’t go well. The industry came out and lambasted Joe’s excuses with a harsh letter of rebuke. Thomas Catenacci reports in the Daily Caller: Oil companies […]
