SMALL NEWS IS BIG NEWS
By Scott Levine The last time we were together was just after the winter solstice, the very start of winter. Time flies, the world still spins, and as if by magic, we’re about halfway through. There’s already more daylight in
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By Morris Gut Let the good times roll! This year, Carnival season begins on Friday, Feb. 17 culminating with on Feb. 21 with Mardi Gras. Here are some local suggestions on places to dine to get you in the mood.
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By Bill Primavera In my home, I’m not sure that I am really fully relaxed until I’m slouched way back in my easy chair with my lower limbs stretched out and elevated with the help of a footstool, also called
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Having attended, and conducted, many wine tastings, I have concluded that each of our palates is unique, possessing sensory neurons and translating these into instinctive behaviors that set apart our perceptions from each other. I am repeatedly surprised at the
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Evolving Role of Private Industry Both Entices and Unsettles Seniors This column is part of a series on CareMount / Optum and wider local healthcare issues. Sometimes when you write a column – hopefully most of the time – you
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By Bill Primavera Remembering my parents’ living room in my childhood, during the Dark Ages, there was much order in terms of style accomplished through a “suite” of furniture. It was all in the same overstuffed, mid-century style covered with
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Remember the dark days of early 2020? Lockdowns, shutdowns, toilet paper shortages, Door Dash and curbside pickups in near-hazmat gear were new to Americans. An additional phenomenon was the popularity of wine and spirits shops, many of whom experienced significant
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Root Cause of Misinformation Age: Platforms More Than People Before I dive into this column, I just want to be clear that weekday trips to fancy Manhattan buildings, where I meet media bigwigs and thought leaders from academia, are many
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By Morris Gut The Chinese Lunar New Year – this year is the Year of the Rabbit – begins on Sunday, Jan. 22 and will last for two weeks. Many Asian eateries will be marking the festivities with special dishes
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By Brian McGowan Last issue, we recounted the beginning of a COVID-delayed trip to Ireland, and an interesting connection between Dublin and Handel’s “Messiah.” Today we continue the journey. So, relax in your armchair, or other relevant device, as we
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