You Have the Brain of a Baby

In last week’s NY Times Dining & Wine section, one columnist struggles with whether or not to allow his teenage son to drink at home – which would hopefully stop him from binging outside the home. Initially he imagined himself as a cool Euro-styled vittner, exposing his son to the joys of a fine glass [...]

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What are you REALLY searching for?

Hi. How are you? Are you comfortable? Good. Let’s have a chat.
I – ah – I want you to know. That I know.
It’s OK! Let’s just talk about it, OK?
I know, because the website that hosts our blog – it tells us what you search for. What brought you to us.
So you see, I know [...]

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Happy Opening Day!

A mere 25 minutes before the Mets’ opening game against the Marlins, let’s take a moment to give thanks for another season of the Mets, and another season of Mets Update for Girls.
Look to it as your definitive guide on all things Mets. Today, Santana takes on Hendrickson in pitching and facial cuteness.

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Let’s Do This Thang: Union Hall One-Day Bocce Competition

Celebrate April Fool’s Day by flinging balls around!

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Movies For Substance Abusers: Lake Placid

If you’re anything like me, a lot of your life is spent watching movies and abusing various substances (for your sake, I hope you’re not like me). These movies are usually watched late at night, and are of dubious quality. If you’ve had a bit to drink (or have abused other substances) and it’s late [...]

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Weekend at the Movies

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The Plot: A college kid joins a group of math geniuses to earn money for med school by counting cards at a Vegas casino.
Is It Worth Eleven Dollars?: No. I saw this at a screening earlier this week. While it had a sort of entertaining first half, it quickly folds (PUN WHAT WHAT?) into a collection of cliches [...]

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H&M, You Old Devil, You

I went into H&M in all seriousness. I wanted a cheap dress. That I liked. But the thing is, I think there is some kind of nefarious shit going on. I think that most dresses that I would actually want to buy are priced above $40. And if I’m looking to spend above $40 I’ll [...]

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Brooklyn Restaurant Week Review #1: Korhogo 126

I know that it’s been going on for a while now, but last night was my first foray into this year’s Brooklyn Restaurant week. A joyful time, for those of you who do not know, you better recognize. $23 3-course prix fixe meals at some of Bk’s finest eating establishments. And when a place isn’t [...]

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Kristy Lee Cook: Clever or Mentally Defective?

On last night’s Idol, Kristy Lee Cook took her “simple hick girl” thing a little too far. That’s right. She sang “God Bless the USA.” I just want to remind our readers that this was, in fact, the same song that my entire elementary school sang together – along to the tape, of course – [...]

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Hats Off!

Last night I attended the screening of a documentary film called Hats Off! Shot in New York for over ten years, the film is about an aging actress named Mimi Weddell. She is currently ninety-three years old, and has starred in numerous commercials, independent films, commercial films and television shows over the years. The documentary itself [...]

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