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Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

It’s hard to believe a full business can be built around something as simple as a chicken strip but… Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is a fast food chain based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and features just that… chicken fingers and only chicken fingers accompanied by a variety of sides. I can admit I had never […]

Comedy
 
 
 
 
 

The Roses

If you remember the movies, The War of the Roses or The Money Pit and also own a home, you must see The Roses… It’s the story of a married couple who have decided to divorce and both want the house… The husband wants the house because he is an architect by profession and has […]

Political Drama
 
 
 
 
 

The Diplomat

Anyone think The Diplomat on Netflix is an NC-17 reincarnation of Madam Secretary? You see it… I know you see it… Kate and Hal Wyler are career diplomats. Kate is now US ambassador to the United Kingdom and her husband is a retired – sorta – ambassador who has a lot to say… Story: This […]

Consumer

Shirley Temple 7UP

6oz Ginger Ale 1oz Grenadine 1 Maraschino cherry The original recipe for a Shirley Temple. The very first mocktail… But did you know there is a name for an alcoholic Shirley Temple?  If you add 2 ounces of vodka it becomes… a Dirty Shirley! The lore is that a bartender at Chasen’s restaurant in Beverly […]

Diversity

Finding Religion

Don’t worry. I already found it. It’s not in the practice of religion, it’s in the study… Let me go on… A year ago, my cousin asked me, “What do you think of going to church?” My answer was, “I think going to church is great for some people… I”m not one of those people, […]


 
 
 

 

CarMax

CarMax is a scam. I’ve put their process to the test and it’s for sure taking advantage of consumers. Here’s how they operate… When you take your car to sell at CarMax, they tell you they buy cars at auction prices ...
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Addicted to Deli

I grew up in an extremely Jewish community. So Jewish that we did not go to school on Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur. So with that goes a lot of delis. Old fashioned, authentic Jewish delis. MMmmmm. I love deli, especially corned ...
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A Special Politics Edition: It’s Time to Vote!

This is likely my last post before the actual general election, so, I want to make this count. I recently heard someone say this is the most partisan election they’ve witnessed in their entire life. I would agree with that. H...
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Election 2012 Debate #1

I can’t hear another word of analysis about this debate. I’m going to short-step the big picture: Mitt Romney’s performance was better than President Obama’s, which, in basic terms means Mitt Romney won the debate. I ha...
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JCPenney is not Dead…

When I was a kid, department stores were the deal. They were then, the equivalent of the big box stores now – Target, Walmart, Bed, Bath & Beyond. Wildly popular. I’m not sure when that changed, but, now, I don’t...
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The Political Convention

I promised myself that I wouldn’t do a comparison test once both conventions were over… I hate when I break promises… So, we’re gonna give this one to the Democrats. But before I start in on the specifics that m...
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