Perception of safety
Let’s just hope that crime isn’t cyclical, because tonight I saw a definite “market top” for low crime in New York.
At 12:20am today, a man on the N/R/Q platform at the Herald Square station was actually counting his money on the platform. Let me add: he was not an intimidating character.
Apparently, we’ve made the subways [...]
Brief guide to New Year’s Resolutions
Judah Ben Hur always hit the rowing machine on Jan 1, but never made it last.
I expect that my gym will be absolutely packed starting in January. For three weeks it will be impossible to get a machine. I’ll probably be one of those jerks, too, and who knows how long I’ll be able to [...]
Tie One On
Okay, that was a bad pun, especially for a post about ties. Let’s pretend that didn’t happen and move right along…
This past weekend, Josh and I had a chance to sit down with Nick Newbold and chat with him about his line of Prep & Pauper ties over a few Guinness (Guinesses? What exactly would [...]
Bargain Wines for The Year
Today’s Wall Street Journal “Tastings” column provides bargain wines for 2007. This week, Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher lay out nine good finds for under $10.99. Their premise is a simple one. You do not have to spend a fortune to have a good bottle of wine. I agree and have long advocated that a [...]
Wines of FreshDirect: Pinot Noir the way it shouldn’t be
Another bottle that comes packaged in the FreshDirect holiday wine pack. This wine is simply not very good.
Winery: Silver Ridge
Grape: Pinot Noir
Region: California
Year: 2006
Source: FreshDirect.com
Price: $13
Color:Light red with pinkish hues
Nose: Plum and raspberry with a hint of butter.
Taste: The wine has a smooth entry and moves through the mouth quite easily. During the [...]
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