Author Archives: Lohcifer

Sobering Thoughts

One statistic that is often used to demonstrate the challenge of aging populations is the OADR – Old Age Dependency Ratio. It describes the relationship between the number of people who are “economically active” and the number who are not, … Continue reading

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Semaglutide

I would never personally consider having myself injected with anything except life-saving medicine, but in recent times, I’ve been hearing of people “doing” Semaglutide. The drug – sold under brand names such as  Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus – has become … Continue reading

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Why the French are Dumb Schlubs

I try hard to understand some people. They fly first-class to UNESCO World Heritage sites and live in super-luxurious hotels there or get driven by limos to rain forests to indulge in glamping – yes, glamorous camping, meaning, they live … Continue reading

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Macron’s Faux Pas

Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron is an idiot who is now the French president. He fucked up international relations on a visit to China in April by declaring that it was not Europe’s business “getting caught up in crisis that are … Continue reading

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Hardcore Porn Statue

Last month, a principal of a Florida school was forced to resign after a parent complained that sixth-grade students were exposed to pornography. The complaint arose from a Renaissance art lesson where students were shown Michelangelo’s statue of David. The … Continue reading

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The Vanished

William smoked my cigars, drank my booze, ate meals I treated him to and even went for vacation I paid for. (At one time, I was a joint-owner of a small private jet.) Then William met with a terrible personal … Continue reading

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Obnoxious Upgraders

More than 80% of Singaporeans live in Housing & Development Board flats, ie government-built housing. Mind you, we’re not talking about slums. We’re talking about safe, well-planned estates, with lush landscaping and excellent amenities. Public housing in Singapore is nothing … Continue reading

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Obnoxious Family Members

On a panel discussion I was chairing, I asked medical professionals what they find to be their biggest hindrance to their work. Is it the heavy patient load, the inadequate rest facilities or insufficient nursing staff? All doctors said that … Continue reading

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San Cristobal Jarra Torreon

2000 jars of The San Cristobal de la Habana Jarra Torreon were released in 2012. Torreon, means “tower” in Spanish. The name pays tribute to the watchtower of the historical fortress “El Morro”, which in the past watched over the … Continue reading

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