Hopes are understandably high throughout the rugby playing world for Oscar-winning actor & director Clint Eastwood’s new film Invictus, starring Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon as Springbok rugby captain Francois Pienaar, set in the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa. For one thing, many hope a positive depiction of the game … Continue reading Movie review: Invictus
“Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough.” – Mark Twain To which I’d add “Friends don’t let friends drink light beer”. When it comes to today’s American craft beer, Twain is most certainly correct. Ridiculed for generations for its childish, pissy, flavorless pointlessness; American beer has undergone a stunning renaissance over the last 20 … Continue reading The loafer’s guide to craft beer joints in Manhattan
“Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy” – Frank Sinatra Humans have been getting drunk, falling over, fighting, having sex, and mostly waking up to regret it for many millenia now. If you want to get drunk, Manhattan south of Central Park is one of the best places on … Continue reading The lounger’s guide to cocktail joints of Manhattan
America desperately needs some bold vision and leadership. It’s a great country that is historically remarkable for its ability to reinvent itself and adapt, which is one of the main reasons it’s been able to retain its primacy amongst nations throughout the 20th century. Obama was elected by Americans who want fundamental change, and the … Continue reading Waiting for Obama’s balls to drop
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