If you’ve ever heard of the Internet – and really, even if you haven’t – you’re probably familiar with the interminable quarrel between ninjas and pirates over the question of who is cooler. And as much as I favor the maritime marauder over the island assassin, there’s one area in which pirates simply can’t compete with their stealthier foes: stealth. And so it was with ninja-like vigilance rather than my usual piratic rapacity that I embarked upon ...
read moreA Grigio for on the Go! 02/23/11
Choosing topical wines to review can be a pretty challenging endeavor. The wine world is a rich and interesting one, sure, but it’s not exactly bursting with headlines that would intrigue your average reader. And if you’re like me, you don’t have time to read anything but headlines, ever. Regardless, by now you’ve probably heard about Silvio Berlusconi, the Prime Minister (some kind of fake President, I think) of Italy, who’s set to stand trial in April ...
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