Archive for July, 2009
When Protection Doesn’t Mean Protection
It is obvious that Mr. Bendor had the wrong idea about what “protection” means here, and it is equally obvious that the operator was careful not to disabuse him of his misimpression. Instead, she read from a script that sounds lawyered to a fare-thee-well, a description that tiptoes, to the Haggler’s ears, close to the [...]
Dolphins Thwart Pirates
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year or so, you probably heard about the increasing number of pirate attacks on ships in certain parts of the world. Most often the targets are freighters but occasionally the pirates will set their sights on cruise ships. More often than not the ships [...]
Enjoying a Yellowbird At Home
The drink I am listing today is a Carnival cruise ship favorite, the Yellowbird. Anyone who has had one of these delicious drinks knows that it is the perfect cocktail for lounging by the pool. In fact, this weekend I hope to enjoy quite a few of these while doing that very activity. If you [...]
