Bottom of the Barrel: The 10 Worst Wines in My Cellar of Shame

Here are my thoughts on some wines so terrible that, even though they’re cheap, they aren’t worth the money.
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Here are my thoughts on some wines so terrible that, even though they’re cheap, they aren’t worth the money.
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Read MoreYou cowards. You’re pathetic. I’m talking to you — Sony, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, Cineplex, Carmike Cinemas, and AMC Theaters. Each of your gutless companies should be ashamed for yanking the new movie, “The Interview,” which was going to be released next week.

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Today’s news that the United States of America might finally normalize diplomatic relations with the island nation of Cuba comes as a long-overdue surprise and welcome stunner. It’s about damned time. Bravo!

Read MoreAllow me to take this occasion to express my deepest gratitude to so many of you out there who sent me a Christmas card this year, or to appease the political correctness police — “a holiday card.”

Read MoreChristopher Hitchens died three years ago today. His life spanned 62 immensely productive years. One presumes his words and ideas shall endure for a considerably longer time. Even after his death, Hitchens remains a giant force of intellect worth reacquainting ourselves with regularly, and not just by those who share(d) his views.

Read MoreLast week, I called a “time out.” Fed up with a growing dependency on communication devices — and shackled pretty much to iEverything (which means my iPhone, iPad, iPod, and the Internet) — I finally said, “enough!” I surrendered my smartphone.

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Here are my top five reasons to skip the brazenly atrocious “Top Five,” the new movie written and directed by Chris Rock.

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Read MoreFlorida is a wonderful place to visit. But I wouldn’t want to drive here.

Read MoreLet’s talk about things we should do — including things that are practical, but seemingly ridiculous. In other words, let’s discuss some crazy ideas that actually make perfect sense, but which are unlikely ever to be taken seriously let alone adopted by mainstream society.