Predator & Prey - Bond Girls

By L. Anthony Cervantes
Eva Green eyeballs Daniel Craig in Casino Royale 
Sometimes predator, sometimes prey, the sultry, sexy and always bold women in the 007 franchise never fail to deliver in their own, patented, inimitable way. On the silver screen, Bond Girls are a breed apart and a species all their own, compliments the creative hand of Ian Fleming.

Russian Vodka Primer - Part 1: Know Your Poison

By Alexander Wildeve

It’s no surprise that one of the stiffest drinks ever invented comes from one of the world’s coldest countries. A shot of syrupy smooth vodka is sure to thaw the blood and put fire in the soul after finding refuge from the -23C bone chiller of a Russian winter. Typically 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume), Russian vodka , a simple and effective blend composed entirely of water and ethanol, is now king behind every bar from Moscow to San Francisco and a staple in every recreational and professional drinker’s arsenal.