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Israeli-Palestine War Actions Constitute War Crimes
On Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, a rocket strike hit a Gaza City hospital killing over 500 people, according to AP. According to the 1970 U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2675 this action constitutes a war crime and is “never admissible.” “Parts of the European Gaza hospital and the Emirati field hospital inside it were damaged as a result of the Israeli forces targeted,” Dr. Ashraf Alqudra, Spokesman of the Ministry of Health said in an official announcement. As the war between Is
Alexander Fernandez
Oct 18, 20232 min read


Israel Determined to Take the Gaza Strip after Hamas’ Attack
Israeli Energy Minister, Israel Katz, said Thursday, that supplies would remain cut off to the Gaza strip until hostages were released, after Israeli Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, ordered the “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip on Monday. This news comes days after the militant attack on Saturday morning from terrorist organization, Hamas, that operates out of the Gaza Strip and West Bank, on major population centres in Israel. The terrorist group breached the fortified b
Dillin Bett
Oct 16, 20232 min read


Doritos Late Night Loaded Taco
Good evening. It probably isn’t night, but I’m pretending. I’m Method writing, so I can be even more insufferable and have people take me...
Martin Peyruc
Oct 16, 20233 min read


Real Estate Wholesaling Practice Poses Potential Risks
A new form of selling and buying real estate has emerged, called wholesaling . The practice has many homeowners losing thousands of dollars in sales proceeds. The wholesalers present themselves to a homeowner as a buyer with the condition that they assign the purchase contract to another buyer. The wholesaler guarantees the seller a set amount of proceeds upon selling their property. “It would appear to me that the ‘wholesaler’ is, in fact, acting as a sales agent for the sa
Alexander Fernandez
Oct 13, 20233 min read


Rosario, The City Where Lionel Messi was Born
Have you ever wondered what the city where Leo Messi was born and lived is like? Rosario is the third largest city in Argentina and where...
Marina Chauffaille
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Nothing Bundt Cakes Churro Dulce de Leche Bundtlet
My new corporate masters have cracked the whip and I’m ashamed to admit it, but I kind of liked it. This is mostly because I’m a deviant...
Martin Peyruc
Oct 6, 20233 min read


General Mills Carmella Creeper Cereal
Good morning, readers! It’s probably not morning when you see this, but since I’m reviewing a cereal today, just let me have it. Carmella...
Martin Peyruc
Sep 26, 20232 min read


A Look at Cirque du Soleil’s “Echo”
Cirque du Soleil returns to Tysons from Sep. 6 until Oct. 22, showcasing their latest performance, Echo. The show’s runtime is 125...
Alexander Fernandez
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Coca-Cola Y3000
Greetings friends, readers, and perhaps a few arch-nemeses; I, The Reckless Gastronome, have returned from the future with a new...
Martin Peyruc
Sep 20, 20232 min read


American Crypto Investors Lose Billions to “Pig-Butchering” Scheme
Pig-butchering is a method used by scammers who drain money out of a investor’s cryptocurrency account. The scam uses an official-looking cryptocurrency investment website to bait investors with advertisements of quick and large returns. Investors sometimes invest their life savings in hopes of receiving huge returns on investments. Cryptocurrency is the umbrella term for online currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency, launched sh
Alexander Fernandez
Sep 20, 20234 min read


Despite Nigerien Coup, Progress is Made
French officials confirm ‘talks’ on Tuesday with Nigerien Junta military officials to withdraw about 1,500 troops from Niger following the military’s coup on the nation’s government in late July. The Nigerien military held the Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum, at the Presidential Palace with plans to prosecute the official for ‘high treason’ since the initial attack. President Bazoum is the tip of Niger’s long history with French colonialism, not garnering their independenc
Dillin Bett
Sep 19, 20233 min read


Maryland Renaissance Fair Water Shortages
Every year my family and I go to the Renaissance Festival in Crownsville Maryland. This year was the first time that every restaurant and...
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Barbie Movie Review
Barbie opens, the screen flickering black to an image of a larger-than-life Margot Robbie dressed in the original one-piece from her...
Dillin Bett
Aug 29, 20233 min read


Oppenheimer Movie Review
If you like Christopher Nolan’s moody neo-noir style, you will love Oppenheimer . Following the story of the head scientist on the...
Dillin Bett
Aug 29, 20234 min read


Uruguayan Drought
Uruguayan citizens face a three-year-long drought that threatens clean drinking water and risks health. The record-setting drought is brought on by rising global temperatures and poor water infrastructure investments from current and prior Uruguayan administrations, leaving many with contaminated drinking water unsuitable for consumption. “The water leaves the hair a little hard and salty. You can still cook, clean, and wash yourself, but not drink. No one has been hospitaliz
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 20, 20232 min read


Aiming for Gold from East to West Masha Platonova
Masha Platonova, 15, born in Moscow, Russia, started training as a figure skater at age 3. Her parents moved to Florida in 2021 to...
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 18, 20233 min read


Hawaiian Forest Fires Causing Mass Destruction
The National Weather Service reported that dry global temperatures and atmospheric contrast from Hurricane Dora caused wildfires in the...
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 11, 20232 min read


The Mudadala City Open a Living Tennis Foundation
The annual Mubadala Citi DC Open ran from Saturday July 29 through Sunday August 6, has taken the district by storm for yet another...
Dillin Bett
Aug 10, 20233 min read


Restaurants Charge Extra-Fees for Food
Since the pandemic, this mysterious charge has become more commonplace, popping up on everything from last-minute Grubhub orders to date...
Dillin Bett
Aug 3, 20233 min read


Auto Dealerships Charge Undisclosed Fees to Consumers Nationwide
Dealerships nationwide charge auto consumers excessive, undisclosed buyout fees at the time of payoff. The auto financing company sends a statement to customers who, in nearly half of the states, require leases to close in person at an auto dealer instead of paying off a lease directly to a financial company. The Consumer Leasing Act requires disclosure of any fees during a lease agreement. “If they are not disclosed in the lease, you cannot charge them,” Darren Newhart, Pike
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 2, 20235 min read


Holy See Properties Overseas Unseen and Unknown
Introductory video to Holy See property ownership.
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 23, 20233 min read


Coca-Cola Clear Lime
Wow, so it’s been four years since I’ve written anything as the Reckless Gastronome, so please forgive me if I’m a bit out of practice....
Martin Peyruc
May 13, 20232 min read


Filipino-American Director to Launch New Film- Take Me To Banaue
WASHINGTON- A Filipino-American Director will soon release the film, “Take Me To Banaue,” in 2023. Director Danny Aguilar, born and...
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 15, 20222 min read


Police Chase Leads to Hit-and-Run in The Town of Vienna
Vienna, VA- On the evening of July 24, 2022, a police pursuit of a large black pickup truck resulted in a hit-and-run when the large...
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 26, 20221 min read
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