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Now that my Israeli cable provider has dropped ESPN, where I occasionally used to watch an eight-ball tournament, being a pool player myself, I have been reduced to watching snooker on British Eurosport, including the recently completed Dafabet Masters at Lond... More »
Think about it for a moment. Primitive man didn’t pack. Once he had found and killed his target, he ate the insides and wore the hide. A wardrobe was whatever happened to be within range of a stone ax and a spear. The only endangered species were human being... More »
You may not be material for a cruise. Cruise brochures will not warn you about this because Cruise lines qualify for rescue services from Jake’s Recovery Operations only if they have a FULL SHIP to rescue. Jake will not rescue ships that are only half full. ... More »
After experience with Basic Travlish, everyone knows a “cozy” hotel room is big enough for a pair of leprechauns; that a “centrally located” establishment is right across from the train station and mere meters away from the city’s fabled bell tower. ... More »
Ever since the events of November 2016, progressive yard signs have sprouted up in liberal, typically upscale, enclaves from coast-to-coast. Even the most casual observer can’t help but notice them. As David Brooks noted recently in an op-ed in The New York ... More »
The kids are coming back home for festivities and the inevitable family gatherings are right around the corner. But, surprise! This winter you have decided to shake things up and end the year lit! Follow these guidelines and you’ll be set. First, if you’re... More »
OK, got your attention. Can you believe, when I mentioned a commonly used sexist phrase to friends and colleagues, their reactions could not have been more strident: “Give me a break,” “Are you nuts,” “You’re totally over-reacting,” “Jason, d... More »
Visiting California recently, President Trump recalled a conversation with his Finnish counterpart, who told him that in his country they spend “a lot of time raking and cleaning and doing things” in order to prevent wildfires. But President Sauli Niinis... More »
A recent addition to the New York Times is a heartwarming weekly list on page 2 of the paper. The Week in Good News poses an immediate question. Is it better to read the good news before the rest of the paper or save it for after the editorial and the Op-Ed co... More »
The Fat Acceptance Movement began in 1967 to protest what many and more felt was an anti-fat bias. Together, we’ve taken massive strides to promote a message of tolerance and dignity for those inhabiting a bigger body. Our movement has successfully prompted ... More »
These days, no reputation is safe. One youthful indiscretion may present an impassable barricade to a lifelong dream. Still, history might be our guide to unhappily moving forward. I have in mind, of course, the kingdom of Equestria. While ruled by the firm he... More »
by Nat Hrvatin To those who leave the theatre early, kudos to you! Early exiters are innovators. Masters of time management. Fearless foragers who forego the formalities of having to wait for each actor to grace the stage for yet another round of applause. I m... More »