Rudy Giuliani. Yankees fan. Selfish (and possibly criminal) hypocrite. Back in the days after 9/11, many seemed to think he walked on water. This, even though he had a long history of pecadillos. While folks are now looking at Giuliani's 9/11 performance more critically, he continues to lean on the "Rudy Giuliani, 9/11 hero" spin.

I HAS A NETI POT
Allergy season is here in the worst way and I recently was hit hard enough that I had to stay out of work for a day to recuperate. I've been miserable for four days and a visit to the doctor offered the same remedies as it always does: antiallergins, steroids to lower swelling and a promise of antibiotics when the inevitable sinus infection comes. I'm making an appointment to get an allergist and I will take the battery of medicines but it's time for something new.... something... neti... more inside