Between the Holidaze Update

So, first--and I think coolest--I found a way to embed songs!  For instance, one of my favorites, to listen to as you read:

Finally, my website, set to music...

Over at Wired, the 7 Best Capers of 2008, aka crime with an imagination.  I'm not excusing criminal activity by any stretch of the imagination, but some of these stories are brilliant.  Take comfort in the fact that the overwhelming majority of criminals are complete dumbasses.

A little punch follow-up: David Wondrich's Rum Punch was a complete hit.  In truth, I did throw some berries and pineapple in as a garnish, but other than that, the recipe stood as is.  

Next up, Eve, an apple-infused vermouth.  In general, I'm scrupulously against any infusion, but somehow, this one works.