Posted on February 26, 2010 by Jack Manhattan
This week we watched as the EU’s banking practices are being tested. The crisis in Greece, an EU member state, has highlighted the consequences of a unified European economy. Each member state fights tooth and nail to keep as much sovereignty as possible, while pointing the finger at other member states about their lack of [...]
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Posted on February 25, 2010 by Jack Manhattan
We are, slowly, moving forward. We are, slowly, moving the movement forward. But, there are still hurtles to overcome. Unfortunately, the greatest hurtle to overcome seems to be the largest gay lobby group, The Human Rights Campaign. HRC, for years, has taken the lead in pushing for gay rights. They now, sadly, stand behind [...]
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Posted on February 24, 2010 by Jack Manhattan
I was raised to consistently believe: There were only two places where tea came from: 1. My Mama’s Sweet Tea 2. Long Island
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Posted on February 22, 2010 by Jack Manhattan
12 oz (375ml) vodka 1/2 jalapeno, sliced 1/2 inch piece of ginger, finely sliced 1 inch piece lemongrass ice slice of jalapeno, to garnish Spicy Martini Directions Into a glass jug, combine all ingredients (except the ice). Cover with plastic wrap/ cling film (ie, Saran, Glad etc) and refrigerate overnight to allow flavours to infuse [...]
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Posted on February 19, 2010 by Jack Manhattan
1/2 oz. Gin 1/2 oz. Rum, coconut 1/2 oz. Schnapps, peach 1/4 oz. Triple Sec 1/2 oz. Vodka 2 splashes Cranberry Juice 3/4 glass Orange Juice 2 splashes Pineapple Juice Mixing Instructions Combine all alcoholic ingredients except peach schnapps. Fill most of the way with orange juice, leaving room for a few splashes of cranberry [...]
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