Month: January 2019
How Are Cheez-Its Really Made? (Glossy News Video)
Cheez It is one of America’s most favorite snack treats, but do you know how they’re made? We go DEEP inside the factory to uncover all their secrets, and you won’t believe what you see, unless you get how clickbait…
Disney Acquires Scientology, Pushes for Billion Year Copyright
In a move surprising several, Disney-ABC Television Group lodged a hostile takeover of Scientology on Monday, acquiring the majority of outstanding shares for $3.6 billion, excluding real estate assets, a 14% premium over Friday closing value. The move affords Disney,…
10 Steps To Help You Launch A Boat Successfully
Sometimes you might get blocked by another boat on the ramp while trying to launch yours. This can be really annoying. All boaters should learn the common boat etiquette. Most of these rules and etiquette are not laid down anywhere….
The Golden Age of Antisemitism: Should Revisionist Historians Be Allowed to Deny Medieval Antisemitism?
Not long ago, my alma mater hosted the ‘highly reputable ‘Leeds International Medieval Congress.’ Now, given the utterly parlous state of the humanities in Europe, you might well wonder if this is every bit as bad as it sounds. The…
Negative Thoughts & Feelings: Win The Game, Reframe!
Last time, I spoke a little about how choosing alternative categories and concepts will help you understand yourself and your place in this world better; by avoiding one-sided, prejudiced and unhealthy views. Don’t sell yourself short!
The Fear of Romantic Failure: & How to Rise Above It!
Many of us men, and many women also, struggle with the feeling we have nothing to offer others, and that we are not competitive at all in the marketplace of love and marriage. I believe reframing things is helpful, so…
Do Gardens Follow the Dao As Well?
I am more patient these days. Most of the time, I am patient with myself and with others. I am in a lot less physical distress, despite big stomach pains still. I am able to take things more day by…
Sharpen Your Pens! Glossy News Wants Your Poems… & Here are a Few Examples to Whet your Appetites!
Glossy News has plenty of room for poetry: serious poetry, yes, but especially satire! Or sometimes even serious (i.e. sober satire). Email the managing editor on wallacerunnymede@gmail.com if you want to contribute. Here are a few ideas to set you…
Random Thoughts (XV): Scabshamers, Silicon Valley & Silly Brussels Bureaucrats!
Silicon Masks, Black Souls At times of peace, Silicon Valley platforms look, at least partly, like open forums. But don’t look at them during times of normality. Look at them at times of exception. Then the mask slips completely! When…
Team-Building Activities for the Upcoming Corporate Party
It’s the end of the year 2018, and we are all happy to be hosting and attending Christmas parties. Being an attendee is easy, you only have to show up, have some fun and leave the place. Ask the party…