Author Archives: Justin
Access Denied – Detainment, IS 82A Forms, Notice Of Refusal Of Leave To Enter & More…
So, as many of you know, I was accepted into a graduate program in London at the University of Westminster. Enrollment and registration takes place on October 2nd and classes start on October 6th. With this in mind, and to allow myself plenty of time to get situated in London (move in, unpack, purchase a … Continue reading
Taikonauts (China Reaches For The Stars — Again)
One issue I think being significantly under-reported and under-appreciated in the West are the stunning gains China is making in its space program. Now, many question the motives of the Chinese and their space ambitions by stating that they are a cover for military research. So what? At least someone is taking action and pursuing … Continue reading
The Hemingway Home & Museum
I was underwhelmed by Key West, but once place I did get pumped up about was the Ernest Hemigway Home & Museum The Hemingways (Ernest and his first wife, Pauline) heard about Key West from Ernest’s friend John Dos Passos, and the two stopped at the tiny Florida island on their way back from Paris. … Continue reading
Quote of the Day: Mark Cuban
“I am usually opposed to investing in any non dividend paying stocks. I think the stock market is closer to a Ponzi scheme or chain letter than it is an efficient market. I’m not into p/e ratios, p/s ratios, etc. And I’m not going to make a big investment in a company just because I … Continue reading
YouTube Comments
Remember this video? I recently received the following email in response to my posting of the above video on YouTube that Mr. Downing filmed during our “Southern Exposure” Tour: AMILLENNIAL has sent you a message on YouTube: Subject: BAPTIST PREACHER SINGING IT IS OK NOT TO BELIEVE, OR DISAGREE AND IT WOULD BE BETTER TO … Continue reading
South Africa: The Voortrekker Monument And Johannesburg
The Voortrekker Monument Johannesburg For some reason I got completely out of control with taking pictures at weird angles on this trip. I thought it looked cool at the time. Most of my pictures are intended to convey a feeling of what a place is like rather than to stand on their own artistic merits. … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 