Monthly Archives: August 2012

Political conventions: Who’s up for a one-night stand?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by tgilson

As a D.C. resident, I do a happy dance when the political players leave town — at least for the moment — for their respective conventions.  We can park on the street.  The roads have little traffic. Grocery stores do … Continue reading →

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Paris: City of food, fashion and (right now) tourists

Posted on August 24, 2012 by tgilson

Paris is one of my favorite cities.  Food and fashion intermingle with so many must-sees and must-eats, you won’t know where to go first. Right now, though, the city is flooded with tourists —  overweight Americans in athletic shoes and … Continue reading →

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Where is Saudi Arabia going?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by tgilson

Saudi Arabia is the one country in the Gulf that many predicted would always be the stable anchor for the region. Most aspects of life there seemed to be totally controlled by the royal family. That is until The Arab … Continue reading →

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The Very Secret Weapon eBook is here!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by tgilson

For all of you itching to get “The Very Secret Weapon” on your Kindle, Nook or iPad, the wait is over! The Very Secret Weapon on Kindle The Very Secret Weapon on Nook The Very Secret Weapon on iBooks Hope … Continue reading →

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Syria: What the conflict is teaching us about hacking

Posted on August 10, 2012 by tgilson

In this day and age we all know about hackers and identity theft.  Any of us who have lost a wallet, had one stolen or had our identity stolen, know how miserable it is to pick up the pieces.  But … Continue reading →

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Looking for a good meal in D.C.?

Posted on August 3, 2012 by tgilson

D.C. is a fascinating city and the food is finally catching up with it.  Like my counterpart, Alex Garfield, I adore good food and drink.  Today I’ve chosen three restaurants that will suit practically anyone’s fancy: Al Tiramisu in Dupont … Continue reading →

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