Second chances are scarce and come only once

When I was a young teenager I ran into trouble at a local supermarket, in Greece. The store detective caught me red-handed, a pack of batteries hidden in my palm. That day, I was given a double lesson: always pay for what you want or need, and that second chances arrive, but only once. He … [Read more...]

Money makes the world go round?

After reading the incredible news about a Hong Kong real estate magnate offering $65 million dollars to a male suitor that'd "covert" his daughter away from being a lesbian, I am now convinced: money makes the world go round. The problem is, while money gives the world a spin, it doesn't keep it … [Read more...]

Tonight, go see a movie

I've been reading the testimonies of victims of the horrific attack in Aurora, Colorado. Twelve people were killed and dozens more were wounded, when an armed person in tactical gear broke into a movie theater, during the premiere of The Dark Knight Rises. The chaos, horror and human loss … [Read more...]

American domainers: Leave the country

Americans are an extraordinary species; often misunderstood and rarely well-defined. After 15 years in the US, I cannot claim that I have a full understanding of my host nation, but what I have accomplished is the ability to accept, listen and embrace people for who they are. With domain … [Read more...]

European domainers have an advantage

Elliot Silver is currently on vacation in France, and while he might be in a different timezone, he has an advantage with regards to domaining. Most of Europe is contained between 5 to 7 hours ahead of the US East Coast, or 8 to 10 hours ahead of the West Coast. In my experience, this is an … [Read more...]