Month: October 2023

The Hollis, Queens legend and gambling enthusiast talks fantasy football, going all-in on a “Don’t Pass,” and getting killed on the spread by Gilbert Arenas By Abe Beame October 31, 2023 As Kenny Rogers established long ago, life itself is a gamble. The odds are long, the stakes are high, and the house always wins,
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The bestselling and National Book Award-winning book Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi is seeing its third adaptation — first as a children’s edition, then as a graphic nonfiction book, and now as a documentary. The books have received both acclaim and backlash for their portrayal of white supremacy in the United States,
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Two master strategists go head to head—or nose to nose—in Down the Hole, a wickedly funny picture book written by Scott Slater and illustrated by Adam Ming. As he’s done many times before, Fox positions himself at the edge of the meadow, above a hole in the ground, ready to make his move: “There were bunnies
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What character? How classy, classical, and sophisticated. What a combination of the traditional and the chic. It’s buried deep in the heart of London’s Mayfair, one of London’s top luxury districts. On a discreet street, hearteningly free from traffic or noise, is The Chesterfield Hotel.  It’s just along the famous Berkeley Square, the shops of
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Ever since I was a kid, I have loved reading books featuring a haunted house with a creepy resident; a feisty, determined heroine; and strange goings-on that gradually turn scary. But rarely, if ever, have I read a haunted house book that features such gorgeous prose as Alix E. Harrow’s latest novel, Starling House. Early
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Writer Chris Heath remembers meeting the late Friend, and a conversation full of Bat signals. By Chris Heath October 29, 2023 LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 21: Actor Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. “The Invention of Lying” on September 21, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)Jason Merritt/Getty
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The Max drama, returning for its second season this Sunday, is the perfect pseudo-prestige television experience for people who prefer their pleasures a little guilty. By Vince Mancini October 29, 2023 ALISON COHEN ROSA Before the writers’ and actors’ strikes shut down the promotional-tour circuit, it seemed like you couldn’t read three entertainment headlines without
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Ingredients 1 dash Grenadine 1oz Galliano 2oz Pineapple Juice 2oz English Harbour White Rum Float with English Harbour Dark Rum Garnish with a pineapple slice and leaf. Michael Jones, Sommelier at Carlisle Bay Antigua Says Jones: “The resort’s signature cocktail, Carlisle Sunset, is made from locally sourced English Harbour rum from Antigua Distillery. Not only
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Moo & Yoo products are now available in the U.S. While working as a hair stylist and salon owner in Scotland, Moo & Yoo co-founder Suzie Gillespie became frustrated that many of the salon products she was using were harsh and skin-irritating. She also became increasingly exasperated that plastic containers were the norm in the hair industry and she
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CITIZEN HYDE bags feature custom designed locks and hidden pockets If you travel, commute, attend live events, or even simply walk down the street, chances are you having something to “hyde.” With their selection of unisex crossbody bags, Los Angeles lifestyle brand CITIZEN HYDE makes it easy, stylish, and safe to carry your phone, passport, wallet and
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