Malbec World Day Reception
April 17th is national Malbec World Day, thanks to Wines of Argentina organization. The Consul General of Argentina, H.E. Ambassador Jose L. Perez-Gabilondo requested the pleasure of wine aficionados, and the like—this past Thursday, at the The New York Public Library, on Fifth...
Russian College teacher stabs his friend to death after arguing over the merits of boxer Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson--with his Al Capone-like rap sheet, prolific punching power, and ear chomping affinity-- is no stranger to heinous acts of violence. While he's unlikely to be implicated in this story, it's safe to say if he were never...
Grandson kills grandmother because she was getting in the way of his high.
How far would you go to get high?
NY Daily News: Accused killer Christopher Jackson told cops he stuffed a T-shirt inside his grandmother's mouth and secured it with rubber bands to suffocate her before getting high and wolfing down...
Maine Schools to Give Ipads to Kindergarteners. But will they know what to do with them?
As America's youth continue to be outclassed by their foreign peers across the academic board, school administrators continue to look for innovative ways to close the gap. In a shock to all, the L.L. Bean and lobster obsessed people...
The death of the Gentleman’s dress code. Or so it seems…
I have a confession to make from the outset- I don't dress up unless I am obliged to. Most of the time I am to be found wearing a raggedy looking cardigan, a tethered newsboy cap and a non...
Evidence And Its Dancing Fete
This week, the Manhattan Center saw fit to host the 7th Annual Evidence Gala, A Breath of Spring. The fundraiser was the place to be, Tuesday night, with stars of stage and screen in attendance. The festivities were spearheaded by Evidence’s founder...
Raul Barrera, ex Louis Vuitton publicist, man about town slices girlfriend’s head off.
Beware of lady killers.
For all intensive purposes Raul Barrera was a ladies man. A staple of high society fetes and indeed once a staple of Louis Vuitton launch parties- he was considered a connoiseur of the good life. That...
Jonathan Tasini and co sue Huffngton Post for blogger spoils.
If I blog for you and you make $305 million don't I deserve a piece of the pie too?
At the heart of the matter is whether Huffinton Post alumni should be entitled to the spoils of it's owner's (Arriana...
Controversial Miu Miu ad has fashion world embroiled.
A normally compliant British Advertising Standards Authority board has decided this time to allow a Miu Miu ad which features what many would argue a far too thin model to stand. But that of course hasn't stopped the fashion...
Girl deemed ‘too fat’ for American Idol’s Front row.
Should Ashley Kauffman go on a diet?
Ashley Kauffman and her friends thought they were going to get a bird's eye of their favorite show- 'American Idol,' but apparently staff at the show weren't too thrilled when Ashley and her...
Why women cheat and why men cheat are not the same reasons…
Have you ever been cheated on? I haven’t (well at least not to my knowledge) but I’ve definitely had my insecure moments. I found myself particularly curious about the touchy subject only last week when I received a last...
Civil War 150th Anniversary: Will History Repeat Itself?
Today, on its sesquicentennial anniversary, let's all set aside a brief moment to reflect on the American Civil war. Let's ponder an America without this historic turning point, then quickly shift focus to a lighter subject, so as not...
French Muslim women arrested for defying ban on head garb.
Should the ban be lifted or stay?
As France officially began the launch of a new law which prohibits the wearing of head veils/garbs in public- aimed as many see it as those practicing the Muslim faith, consternation has begun...
Chicago School Bans Real Food
Faced with a massive budget shortfall child obesity epidemic, Little Village Academy Principal Elsa Carmona has decided to take things into her own hands. Quite frankly, she just can't take it anymore.
Chicago Tribune: To encourage healthful eating, Chicago school doesn't...
Outrageously expensive Proms aren’t (nearly) what they used to be.
Tis the season for folly, galas, spilling Kool Aid on your $800 Miu Miu's and of the NYC city prom season. Which leaves us wondering how will you shape up relative to all the other school kids?After all your...
