Watching Hurricane Sandy hit such a populated, important part of America got Brobible to thinking about the end of the world and the natural disasters that could wipe us all out. Below you will find (in order from least scary to most scary), the 7 scariest natural disasters and why.
Let’s hope that we can’t call it this for very long, but for the moment, the neighborhood-name coinage that appears to be Sandy’s legacy to New Yorkers is “SoPo.” That’s South of Power. See the renaming of NYC here >>
An indispensable companion in which to note, record and organise a passion for beer. With a glossy black debossing and a double expandable inner pocket the Beer journal has 240 pages with five themed sections and five tabbed sections to personalise. It includes a glossary, advice on pouring tips, glass types and tasting notes and homebrewing log and with space for your recipes, cellar and favourite addresses. It also has blank pages, three bookmark ribbons and 202 adhesive labels for personalising the journal. Buy now: $13.57
Last night, I had the enjoyment of tasting a flight of Ardbeg single malt scotch whiskeys. It was the full range of whiskeys that are available to the public in the United States right now. This great tasting experience got me thinking about the consumer and their understanding of peat. Many of us at one time or another have tried a Scotch that was very smokey. This smokey effect is the cause of dried and compacted vegetation known as peat. Peat is the precursor to coal; due to very hard limestone bedrock in Ireland and Scotland compacted vegetation is unable to make its transformation into coal. From its earliest beginnings peat was cut from bogs and the logs were dried and used in homes as a fire source instead of coal. As a heating source peat has the wonderful effect of burning for a long time with only the residual effect of a pungent aromatic smoke that clings on to everything in its immediate vicinity. This method of heating was commonplace until the expansion of gas and coal in the main land of Scotland and urban areas in Ireland. For islands like Islay (pronounced eye-la) peat was the only heating source available. more »
Earlier this week we were in San Francisco covering the release of the new, critically acclaimed Windows Phone 8. At the launch event we got to see Jessica Alba up-close and personal, got to talk with some of the developers and got our hands on the Windows Phone 8X weeks before the mid-November release. To cap things off our crew took a catamaran trip around San Francisco Bay to see the sights. We stopped by the Golden Gate Bridge then made our way over to Sausalito. Along the way we sipped cocktails and finished the night off with dinner at Forbes Island.
Women have no shortage to their lists of annoying habits that men have. Knowing what women find annoying about men is invaluable not only because they are habits that you may not realize you do but also because it gives you an opportunity to break those habits and improve your relationship with the fairer sex. Here are 10 common annoying things that women hate and men often don’t even realize they do.
[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 1, 2012] During the summer Manasquan, NJ is a second home to thousands of people living in and around Hoboken and NYC. Squan took the brunt of Hurricane Sandy’s wrath and we are all curious to see if our houses and favorite places like Gee Gee’s, Leggett’s, Osprey and others are still standing. After looking at the hundreds of photos posted to the Borough of Manasquan’s Facebook page it’s safe to say that the town is uninhabitable, but not lost. Check out the pictures below to assess the damage for yourself.
[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: October 31, 2012] By now we are all well aware of that New York City and the Jersey Shore will never be the same but here are some photos to put it into perspective.
[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: October 31, 2012] New York City is always bright. Street lights, business marquees, light from apartments and car headlights merge to light every corner of the city streets, even on the darkest nights. It is the night after NYC was decimated by Hurricane Sandy, downtown NYC is in the midst of a power outage that has plunged it into complete darkness. I felt the call to hit the eerily dark streets and show New York as it is rarely seen. Trekking around with my tripod I was able to get the long exposures necessary to see in the dark.
If you’re anywhere outside the tri-state area, you might still have plans to celebrate Halloween. In no way do we condone trick, treating or traveling with conditions the way they are, but if you are stuck in a gloomy apartment or house, chances are you’re drinking. Heavily. So go grab a punch bowl and relieve some stress with this Malibu Black Voodoo Punch.
Josh Bowman is a professional fundraiser, story-teller, comedian, and blogger. After reading idatedthatdouche.com he was inspired to compile 10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My 23 Year-Old Self.
Tip: navigate using the ← left and right → arrow keys These high-quality photographs of your favorite beers, wines, cocktails, liquors and mixers were taken after they have been crystallized on a slide and shot under a polarized light microscope. As the light refracts through the beverage crystals, the resulting photos have naturally magnificent colors and composition. When showcased on giclée canvas or metallic prints, BevShots’ vibrant colors bring a modern element to any room whether used for loft decorating, home wall décor, or abstract poster art. [Source]
Hurricane Sandy knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people in the area. Data updated every 15 minutes.
With society placing an ever-increasing importance on intelligence, it’s no surprise that nerd culture has slowly become revered. While the following list isn’t a hard and fast guide to sussing out a fake gamer, it should help you decipher whether or not your sweetheart is in fact a gaming enthusiast or just posturing; apologies in advance to any posers who get ousted by it.
This particular residence located in New York’s coveted Central Park area is one for the books. Having been owned twice by iconic clothing designer Calvin Klein, and used as the movie home in the 1978 edition of Superman the movie; this home that’s got a resumé that’s more impressive than some people out there. Though it’s up for sale now, this residence features 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms in its spacious 5,000 square foot floor plan. All of the most ‘important’ spaces have Central Park views, including the entertaining spots and the master suite. Built in 1929, it’s hard to believe that this historic looking shell still garners this type of attention even in its renovated state. [Source]
How do you typically store your left over pizza? Up until today I thought wrapping each piece in aluminum foil was the way. Wrong! Introducing the Collapsible Pizza-To-Go Box. Buh-bye, aluminum foil! This collapsible, triangle-shaped to-go box perfect for pizza-holding. Simply pull up on silicone backing to instantly expand the width. Press down on the back to collapse when empty. Complete with a divider so you can tout 2 slices!
The sound of mariachi bands playing in the background, the cool breeze of the Pacific Ocean, and the vineyard-like landscapes of Jalisco, Mexico are home to tequila. This tiny slice of heaven is home to more than 100 distilleries making over 900 unique brands of tequila. With a new brand popping up each week I have had the privilege of tasting many different varieties of tequila. Today, I’m doing a review of the Piedra Azul made at La Madrilena in Tototlan. I knew before I popped the top of the bottle that this tequila had a strong pedigree. The distillery, La Madrilena is famous for producing Xicote, one of the rarest and most floral tequilas I have ever had. The factory where Piedra Azul is made was built in 1911 by Don Pedro Velasco; knowing about its rich heritage and pedigree gave me my first two clues about this brand. First, it’s a less expensive counterpart to Xicote which may cause quality may be lacking. However, the difference that even a small aspect can make in the taste of tequila can be very difficult to explain to a general consumer. I always ask representatives from distilleries two simple questions about the production more »
This is not a good sign for anyone in New York City who relies on the Subway. The MTA just put up video of the flooding in the Whitehall St. and South Ferry station. There is extensive damage.
A man in New Jersey was filming Hurricane Sandy when a massive gust of wind rolls through. In under two minutes he captures three massive tress falling round his house and a fire breaking out down the block.
The cult following of Sriracha is at an all time high. You guys love it. Every story we do on the wonder condiment blows up. Time to keep the good times rolling. The bottle has a few suggestions for what to do with the sauce nut there are so many more uses. The following list of ideas compiled by Chow.com will help you use more of the “crack” condiment in your cooking.
This is what happens when you try to troll a Govenor of a state that’s in a federal disaster zone with over 2.5 million people without power. How about waiting until everyone’s dry and safe to ask questions about Presidential politics, Fox?
If you’re lucky enough to have a fully charged cell phone these two apps will help get you informed about the ongoing weather disaster.
[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: October 30, 2012] As New York cleans up for the Hurricane Sandy disaster there is a new, almost surreal, video taking the web by storm. Thrash Lab‘s ‘Empty America’ timelapse shows the clam before the storm in New York City before Hurricane Sandy made landfall and after everyone sheltered. In this time period a calm fell over Manhattan, Penn Station, Wall Street, Central Park, Times Square, The Met and Fifth Avenue have never looked so peaceful.
Great beer tastes even better when you surround it with the right things – friends, sports, and of course, food.
Only in Squan…
[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: October 29, 2012] Nearly all mass transit including bridges, tunnels and subways have been shut down in preparation for Hurricane Sandy leaving an eerie sight at the mass transit locations. Typically on a Monday these places would be buzzing but today they are completely empty.
Google’s Crisis Response Team just developed a map around Hurricane Sandy to let you know where the storm is and provide you with updated emergency information.
This short clip from the Cargospotter aviation video channel shows a few dozen planes as they queue up for approach at London’s Heathrow airport. At 17x normal speed the wind currents seem to bounce the planes like small toys suspended from invisible strings and the perpetually moving clouds create the illusion of a constantly panning camera. In an internet flooded with time-lapse videos this is definitely a gem.
[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: October 28, 2012]
Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall somewhere in the New York area in the next 36 hours. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered a mandatory evacuation of low-lying “Zone A” and is telling everyone to stay indoors and off the beaches. Plus he had a questionable moment at the press conference, but that’s neither here nor there. Climate Adaptation’s Michael Cote has pulled together a list of webcams from around New York City, New Jersey, Long Island and Virginia Beach so we can watch Hurricane Sandy unleash her fury on roads, buildings and trees from the safety of our own homes.
Life lists naturally stir up debates. For every Angkor Wat fan, another prefers Petra. After deliberating with their correspondents and tastemakers over the most memorable experiences, Travel + Liesure has narrowed their list to 101 places. How many have you visited?
Tip: navigate using the ← left and right → arrow keys The British government are going to have some road signs totally axed or redesigned. Some are good, but others are misleading, baffling and confusing to many motorists, especially if the motorist is from overseas.
Appropriately named Armageddon, the new beer from Scotland’s Brewmeister Brewery will probably end your days if you drink too much of it. The potent concoction has an alcohol content of 65% by volume. That’s stronger than vodka or whiskey. Although the Guinness Book of Records has yet to certify Armageddon as the world’s strongest beer, that hasn’t stopped Brewmeister from slapping the unofficial title on the label. And who can blame them, after all, that’s what makes their drink so special. Company co-founder, Lewis Shand says Armageddon “is closer to a liquor than a beer, but it is classified as a beer and we are pleased with it.” He added that “it delivers a supersonic-charged explosion and delivers the drinker to Drunksville”. That’s probably why Brewmeister’s brewers have cautioned that the beer should be sipped and served in small doses. In comparison, here is the alcohol content for other popular drinks: a Budweiser 5%, a glass of wine 12%, a glass of whiskey 40%. The 65% alcohol beer is not sold in the USA, but you can order it from the Brewmesiter website, for $50 a bottle. The now second world’s strongest beer was made by BrewDog, also from Scotland, more »
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