Many co-op buildings have been inadequately managed for years, and facades are breaking down thanks to extreme weather and irresponsible use. Aging Infrastructure The glaze on the bricks have become less water-repellent, especially around the windows and mortared lintels on the north corners allow seepage creating water problems. The risers carrying water to the top […]
New York City: Nice place to visit but… Really want to live here?
You cannot stop talking about the wonderful business meeting/holiday/anniversary party you scheduled in Manhattan. Moving on UP You loved the energy, the quickness of pedestrian steps, the boundless shopping, totally ignoring the exorbitant prices, homeless sleeping on the streets, motor bikes careening on the sidewalks, and hazards of…just about everything. Disregarding the armed security personnel […]
A Narcissist in Your Life? Oh S..t!
Up to 5 percent of the population has narcissistic personality disorder – one of the top 10 personality disorders in the United States. “The sadistic narcissist perceives himself as Godlike, ruthless and devoid of scruples, capricious and unfathomable, emotion-less and non-sexual, omniscient, omnipotent and omni-present, a plague, a devastation, an inescapable verdict.” ― Sam Vaknin […]
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Italy Defines Luxury Jewelry
Birth of Jewelry Research has determined that one of the first necklaces was found in a Monaco cave and dates back 25,000 years ago. Although it was a simple piece made from fish bones, it was not a surprise as the first adornments were derived from the hunt (i.e., teeth, claws, horns, bones). Hunters believed […]
Rum is more than a beverage with spirit
Rum has new contenders to enter the marketplace Rum. In the Beginning Rum is more than a beverage with spirit. Rum has played important roles in world economies and politics. Rum has been used as a currency, as part of religious rituals, a symbol associated with debauchery among Temperance crusaders, and as a healthy part […]
Guardian of Italian Luxury: Lust not Love
I was recently asked what I would buy with my lottery winnings (should I be so lucky) if real estate, yachts, and airplanes were not allowed. My thoughts immediately turned to Italian luxury fashion, fixtures, furniture, and experiences (including wine, spirits, and travel). Italy is at the head of the line in the highly competitive […]
Tequila: So many choices. So little time
There is only one country on the planet where you can legitimately make Tequila, and it is Mexico! Unlike vodka, gin, and rum that can be made anywhere, Tequila belongs to Mexico. The regions within Mexico where the product can be produced include: Jalisco (including the town of Tequila), 8 municipalities in Nayarit, 7 municipalities in […]
Rum is your Brain Food, Alcohol, and New York Lifestyle
Rum could be placed in a FOOD group, after all – it is made entirely from sugar cane elements; it might even be considered a dessert, because it is sweet. However, it is a spirit and placed among alcoholic beverages with unique advantages that include antibacterial properties, and it has been recommended to treat strep […]
Covid 19 Dining Out Becomes a Dilemma
Life BC (Before Covid 19) Before Covid 19 dining out was a no-brainer; grabbing a pizza or making a reservation at the newest, trending restaurant – no problem. However, thanks to the President of the USA and other elected officials, having a drink at a bar with friends, or eating a burger at a nearby pub has […]