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The Problem With Castration

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Joffre The Giant

BBC News – Germany urged to end sex offender castration. The Council of Europe, an influential human rights watchdog, is urging Germany to end chemical castration of sex offenders. The program is voluntary, insofar as the overwhelming majority of convicted … Continue reading →

Oldest College Football Footage

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Joffre The Giant

This is the oldest recording of a college football game, snippets of the 1903 clash of undefeateds Princeton and Yale, filmed by Thomas Edison. It looks a whole lot more like rugby, you can see how much closer to its … Continue reading →

I'll tell you how I got permission to come play tonight. I asked the missus if she'd mind if I started going to the ladies' sewing circle instead. And I called it "The Lovely Ladies' Sewing Circle".

Why Men & Women Can’t Be Friends

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Joffre The Giant

I here remind the reader that I write primarily for men on this site. And this is a pretty broad article. I didn’t want it to get any longer, but I’d love discuss the stuff I’ve left incomplete in the … Continue reading →

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Family: The Engine That Drives Small Business

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Joffre The Giant

So now you know how I’m spending my tax refund: I’m supporting local business. I bought an Easter Keg for Mardi Gras. But I’m picking it up on Ash Wednesday. A couple of friends are doing a beer fast. I … Continue reading →

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Bill Dabney & His Martial Mustache Dead

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Joffre The Giant

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Bill Dabney was the consummate Marine. He died at age 7o on February 15th of this year. He was the son-in-law of legendary Marine Chesty Puller, whom we have mentioned on this site as not only a great Marine but … Continue reading →

Posted in Beard and Mustache, history, Man Stuff, masculinity

International Pipe Smoking Day 2012

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Joffre The Giant

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Today is February 20th, which means that it’s International Pipe Smoking Day, that popular holiday of holidays! Here in the United States it’s also Presidents’ Day, which isn’t even a real holiday. Officially it’s Washington’s Birthday, and since he was … Continue reading →

Posted in tobacco Tagged international pipe smoking day, ipsd, presidents' day, smoking, tobacco, washington

Albert Einstein’s Revelation

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Joffre The Giant

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A Lotte Jacobi photo of Albert Einstein, whose personal tobacco blend was called “Revelation”. Hat tip to Bruno de Figueiredo.

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The Person I Want To Start Global Alcohol Prohibition

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Joffre The Giant

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Russians drink too much. The world knows this. Something should be done by somebody. That somebody might be Dr. Devi Srihar, who thinks the World Health Organization just might be able to protect the plebes, the masses, the hoi polloi, … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Man, drink, Food and Drink

C. S. Lewis’ 10 Favorite Books

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Joffre The Giant

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According to Santa Cruz Books, this is the list of C. S. Lewis’ favorites. 1. Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women by George MacDonald 2. The Everlasting Man, by G. K. Chesterton 3. The Aeneid, by Virgil 4. … Continue reading →

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You’re Ruining Everything. You’re Ruining The World.

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Joffre The Giant

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Some people out there believe that there’s nothing harmful in a little sexual fantasizing on the side. After all, if you don’t actually do anything about it, where’s the harm in that, know what I’m saying? As you know, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Man, Family, Sex Tagged fantasize, lust, marriage, mike rowe, pornography, sex

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