Let this story be a lesson to all of you holiday travelers carrying booze as gifts or, more likely, as a way to cope with your insane family: pack it in your checked luggage. Rather than hand over a liter of vodka at an airport security check, a 64-year-old apparently insane alcoholic chugged it on the spot and almost died from the resulting alcohol poisoning. That must have been some excellent vodka. Dumbass. (via Boing Boing)
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-- Brian Bernbaum
Francis Ford Coppola, directing legend, winemaker and owner of North Beach's Cafe Zoetrope reveals yet another one of his connoisseur's pursuits: the perfect espresso, and the perfect espresso machine. The New York Times says he's very fond the Illy Francis Francis X7, a retro contraption set for sale in April for $699, that despite the obvious connection, isn't named for Coppola, who happens to be friendly with Illy head honcho Andrea Illy. Go figure.
-- Brian Bernbaum
