Free Wine at a New Italian Restaurant is Doing the Impossible. Smartphone addiction.

Free Wine at a New Italian Restaurant Is Doing the Impossible

by Jon Paul Fabrizio May 8, 2024

Free Wine at a New Italian Restaurant Is Doing the Impossible

Right now, smartphone addiction is out of control. Things have reached such a point that the average American checks his phone 352 times a day—once every two minutes and 43 seconds.

But right now, a restaurant in Italy—and free wine—is doing what many thought impossible: It is separating people from their phones.

Last month, a restaurant called Al Condominio opened in Verona, a city midway between Milan and Venice. Upon entry, the restaurant’s employees make a unique proposition to their patrons. If customers agree to lock up their cell phones for the entirety of the meal, they will receive a complimentary bottle of wine.

The restaurant’s owner, Angelo Lella, said he started this practice with a specific goal in mind.

“We wanted to open a restaurant that was different from the others. So we picked this format—customers can choose to renounce technology while enjoying a convivial moment together. Technology is becoming a problem—there is no need to look at your phone every five seconds, but for many people, it is like a drug.”

This is no exaggeration. In 2019, 75% of Italian adults used their phones over three hours a day—6% of whom admitted to using their smartphones for more than ten hours in one day.

However, despite this statistic, Mr. Lella’s plan has achieved notable success.

He asserted that “The response has been very positive. Ninety percent of customers have opted to leave aside their phones in exchange for wine. It really is a beautiful thing to see people embracing it—they are talking to each other rather than looking at photos or responding to messages on their phone.”

Thus, breaking dependence on technology is not an impossible task. People can and will avoid digital enslavement if given the opportunity.

Can We Bring This To America?

This phenomenon serves as food for thought, particularly for Americans. The nation suffers the devastating effects of smartphone addiction.

A recent study pointed out that 57% of Americans consider themselves addicted to their phones. This number is even more startling, considering that it does not include those who won’t admit their addiction.

However, it is not too late to fight back. Similar business models discouraging technology abuse show how open Americans are to the idea of a smartphone detox. One proof is the growing popularity of minimalist phones, which protect their users from Tik-Tok-esque distractions.

Additionally, a trend called “digital detox” is also gaining steam. According to a 2022 survey, 32% of American internet users have participated in this positive practice of abstaining from internet use.

Many Americans realize there is a problem and naturally want to solve it. Granted, breaking a smartphone addiction is a daunting task. However, a little bit of incentive goes a long way.

That’s why practices similar to those promoted at Al Condominio should be encouraged. Instead of having tabletop payment kiosks and QR-code menus, America needs restaurants that allow people to detach themselves from technology and enjoy human interaction—all over a glass of fine wine.

Aspirant Ewa Brunett, Policja. Uśmiechnięta Polska. MEMY. [jeszcze dowieźli !!]

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Jacek Protasiewicz stwierdził, że minister spraw wewnętrznych i administracji Marcin Kierwiński „był napruty jak Messers(c)hmitt” podczas przemówienia w Dniu Strażaka. Były wieloletni polityk Platformy Obywatelskiej przyznał, że dokładnie wie, ile alkoholu spożywa się w tej partii. Były wicewojewoda dolnośląski i były polityk PO Jacek Protasiewicz w ostatnim czasie nie gryzie się w język. „Wiem co jest pite”:

Polska jak Messerschmitt. Co jak co, ale minister Kierwiński problemów z nagłośnieniem nie ma. Chyba zostanie prezydentem, jeszcze tylko do luku bagażowego Boeinga musi wleźć. Jumbo Jet z niego…

JKM: „Zapamiętajcie – to nie alkohol plącze politykom języki i zniekształca przemówienia. Robi to sprzęt dźwiękowy. ;)”

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Sunday Strip: Make Europe Great Again. Why the MEGA movements matters

Sunday Strip: Make Europe Great Again

[no wiesz, że to obrazki.. po co ci to będę umieszczał w tytule… md]]

Why the MEGA movements matters and more…

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Another great “rapper” video from Hi-Rez.


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Friday Funnies: Become Ungovernable. In the face of tyranny. MEMy. Nas też dotyczą…

Friday Funnies: Become Ungovernable

in the face of tyranny

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Based on the votes this week, it appears that it isn’t just Democrats trampling on the flag…









p” for our horse breeding business.


The above is easy to say, not so easy to live by.

But we must all try to resist what is happening in our nation.


The cyberstalking and cyberbullying in this culture is sickening, and they are working to help the government to control us all. By demeaning others, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and harassing, we have lost focus on the real enemy. 

Online hate has become a very successful business model.

Tyranny is winning worldwide. And frankly, I am really getting tired of the constant on-line personal attacks, lies, defamation and hate.













This little illustrated video relates to much of the cyberstalking and bullying that is going on. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Friday Funnies: DON’T. American jokes.

Friday Funnies: DON’T

Marked “SAFE” from cannibals today.

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  • Biden to Iran: “Don’t” 
  • Iran strikes at Israel 
  • Biden to Israel: “Don’t” 
  • Israel strikes back at Iran

But it gets worse…

(The clips with Biden below are almost too embarrassing to watch)

“I Made It Clear To Israelis – Don’t Move on Haifa.” 

(You know, Haifa – that city in Israel…)




Factchecked: True.






Most of us intuitively know that Trump is being persecuted. But let’s take the above case, which is being prosecuted by the state of New York.
The facts: Trump was charged in 2023 with falsifying business records to hide alleged hush money payments made in 2014 or 2015. This indictment was made almost a decade after the alleged crime took place and almost four years after this case could have been brought to trial. The case is weak at best, with no credible witnesses.
The state of NY waited until the presidential election was well underway before conducting their kangaroo court. Timing is everything.

This is what Banana republics do… 









It might be time to retire when…




Ci mają problemy! Całkiem jak nasze. Friday Funnies: For Your Own Good

Friday Funnies: For Your Own Good

“I’m from the government, and I’m here to help”

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EPA’s new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks will effectively require that electric semi-trucks make up an increasing share of manufacturer sales from 2027 through 2032, similar to its recent rule for passenger cars. The difference is that the truck mandate is even more costly and fanciful.

EVs make up less than 1% of U.S. heavy-duty truck sales, and nearly all are in California, which heavily subsidizes and mandates their purchase. EPA’s rule will require electric models to account for 60% of new urban delivery trucks and 25% of long-haul tractor sales by 2032 (WSJ).

This EV truck mandate on manufacturers is not feasible. EV big rigs and commercial vehicles will need to make more stops for charging, will not be able to carry heavy weights and there are no charging stations available for commercial vehicles. This will drive up the cost of goods throughout the USA, as well as making farm, manufacturing more expensive – which equals less demand for product. 

At this time, there is not even a single long-haul tractor truck on the market, and yet 25% of them are now supposed to be EVS?

Biden officials who have pushed these new mandates are well aware of damage they are doing, but believe that in the name of “climate change” it is justified. This will reduce the American standard of living and limit economic growth. Weaponizing government agencies to push activist agendas is especially detrimental to the American political system and must stop.









The issue of bribing students just prior to the election is real.

The Administration is essentially turning college into an open-ended, taxpayer-financed entitlement by canceling loans on the installment plan. It even boasts that it has already “approved $146 billion in student debt relief for 4 million Americans through more than two dozen executive actions.” That’s $36,500 per borrower. It’s good to be the King.

The Supreme Court ruled last year that Mr. Biden’s cancelation of $10,000 to $20,000 per borrower exceeded his authority under the 2003 Heroes Act, which allows the executive to “modify” loan terms in an emergency. The Administration “modified” loans, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, in the “same sense that ‘the French Revolution “modified” the status of the French nobility.’”

An Administration official said late Sunday its new plans “involve different considerations” and use “different legal authority.” It invokes the Higher Education Act, which lets the Education Secretary “compromise” or “waive” claims. The Administration says its new plan is targeted even as it boasts about its scale.

Mr. Biden’s new loan forgiveness is still illegal. The High Court stressed that student loan forgiveness is a major question that requires clear authorization from Congress. But Mr. Biden seems to believe he can jam the courts by automatically forgiving debt before a judge has time to stop him.

The White House says most borrowers won’t even have to apply for loan relief. Sometime before the November election, Mr. Biden will simply declare their debt forgiven. That means a future Congress and a President Trump might be unable to undo the lawless act. Where are the press scolds who warn about a President who threatens democracy?(From the WSJ).





Here is the link to the above essay.



Finally, one of the most inspirational horsemen of our time, Lorenzo!

For those that wish to watch more, here is his video archive page.

“O Grzegorz Braun !!! – przebój w sejmie. I w Unii…

Dzika impreza w Sejmie. Znany jest organizator poselskiego chóru [VIDEO]

12.04.2024 impreza-w-sejmie

Impreza w hotelu sejmowym.
Impreza w hotelu sejmowym. / foto: screen YouTube: Super Express

To Łukasz Mejza był gospodarzem słynnej imprezy, która postawiła na nogi Straż Marszałkowską i pół hotelu sejmowego – dodnosi se.pl – Pewnie do straży zgłosiły nas jakieś sztywniaki z Lewicy – twierdzi poseł PiS-u.

Imprezę z udziałem młodych posłów PiS-u zakończyła w nocy ze środy na czwartek (z 10 kwietnia na 11 kwietnia) interwencja Straży Marszałkowskiej.

– Straż Marszałkowska niezwłocznie po otrzymaniu zgłoszenia o zaistniałym na terenie Domu Poselskiego zdarzeniu podjęła interwencję, która okazała się skuteczna – czytamy w oficjalnym piśmie z Kancelarii Sejmu.

To były dobre pozytywne emocje, z dobrymi pozytywnymi ludźmi. Staropolskim zwyczajem po prostu zaczęliśmy śpiewać, a ja grałem na gitarze. Cieszę się, że moje umiejętności artystyczne, instrumentalne, jak i wokalne zostały tak szeroko docenione – tłumaczy Mejza. – Pewnie zgłosiły nas jakieś sztywniaki z Lewicy. Ze Strażą Marszałkowską odbyliśmy bardzo kulturalną rozmowę. Powiedzieli, żeby pamiętać o innych gościach w hotelu.

W skład wesołej sejmowego chóru wchodzili jeszcze między innymi: Kamil Bortniczuk i Dariusz Matecki. Posłowie śpiewali przeróbkę hitu Myslovitz pt. „Peggy Brown”.

W nowej wersji zespołu “Letni Chamski Podryw” bohaterem utworu jest Grzegorz Braun i jego historia gaszenia świec hanukowych w Sejmie za pomocą gaśnicy.