Auschwitz: SOVIET VERSION “Not a single socialist government that controls the whole life and industry of the country can afford to free, harsh, or angry expression of public dissent. They will have to resort to some form of the Gestapo – of course, with very humane goals at the initial stage.” Winston Churchill. My goal […]
Author: Batia
Social Media as a Technological Terrorism
Social media: Technological terrorism against our kids. Every vendor tries to capture your attention and keep you as a POW as long as possible. The most significant danger in social media is for our kids, who are susceptible to online hate, bullying, drugs, mental disturbance, so-called suicide rooms, online crooks, and abusers, not to mention […]
Manhood is under attack
Note: The article was written in 2018, when the #MeToo movement was active; however, many of its statements remain viable. It was edited in 2025. Manhood is under attack. Do you realize that we live in a thin-skinned society where everyone is being offended easily? Day after day, there are more and more ridiculous cases […]
About Port Wine and Vintage Port
In accordance with Wikipedia, Port wine (also known as vinho do Porto, or simply port is a Portuguese fortified wine produced in the Douro Valley of northern Portugal. It is typically a sweet red wine, often served with dessert, although it also comes in dry, semi-dry, and white varieties. Other port-style fortified wines are produced outside Portugal, in Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, India, South Africa, Spain, and the United States. […]
THE INSURANCE MOST OF YOU NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT: EMERGENCY SITUATION -PART II
Please read the first part of this article. Food This category is the most challenging. You have to make sure that: The expiration dates on any food are adequate for your goal (shelf life). The ingredients do not contain harmful chemicals, additives, or too much salt (care about nutrition). You have to prepare a variety of food. Don’t just […]
THE INSURANCE MOST OF YOU NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT: EMERGENCY SITUATION
Thousands of people have dropped their pants when an emergency happens. Recall the Katrina and Ian disasters, fires, and floods in several states, loss of electrical power, massive social unrest, riots, disruption of food delivery due to a pandemic, or sudden war (like in Ukraine). Unfortunately, world peace remains a distant dream. Another primary concern […]
DIY with Privacy
Do you enjoy experimenting with your smartphone? Are you looking for ways to improve it and find practical productivity applications? Me, too. I have recently come across an article that recommends using the Dragon Mobile Assistant. The company offers the application for free. The majority of users are pleased with the quality of voice commands […]
Something that is rarely discussed in the ‘Renting vs. Buying’ equation
Well, my friends, we need to discuss the topics that are usually not covered in similar articles. Forget about math for while, and instead answer the following questions: How many years do you foresee yourself living in the property? This long-term planning is crucial for your financial security and peace of mind. Do I have […]
This is what happened to me and my daughter, and 4 Ways Hackers Use Social Engineering to Bypass Your Security
Guys, if this article is above your head, I get it. Just try to understand that today’s state of security is far beyond scary. You have to be vigilant in your pursuit to secure your laptops and smartphones. I am a former information security professional, and all those security exploits are nothing new to me; […]
Doing when you don’t feel like doing
When I occasionally meet some folks and tell them about this site for men, the first thing they do is express their admiration (I really don’t need it, so). But the first question that usually comes to mind is, what does it mean to be a real man, and how do I interpret it? I […]