Stuff We Love: Blackstar Warrior deftly parodies both Star Wars and blaxploitation films
Dig this: Lando Calrissian is the hero of Star Wars. But instead of Billy Dee Williams, the role of Lando is given to someone like blaxploitation hero Shaft. That’s the premise of “Blackstar Warrior,” one of my favorite Star Wars fan trailers of all...
Why You Want a Rent-Stabilized Apartment…and Why You Don’t
Cheap rent in New York City isn’t mythical, like a unicorn. It’s rare, like a unicorn startup. And the best way to live this rare, yet obtainable, New York dream is to acquire a rent-stabilized apartment. Think about it —it’s cheap rent in one of the most...
Climate change and big business: Action time
The bad news: On June 1, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Accord. That agreement is the world’s handshake deal to limit the global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius (the threshold for avoiding dangerous global...
9 great mechanical keyboards for coders
Bruce Springsteen has his axe. Gimli has his axe. Axe Cop…well, the point is, any professional knows the value of a top-notch instrument. For computer techies such as programmers, that means using keyboards worthy of their skills. Quality will cost you—up to a...