To this day, I still don't understand the tax implications or trade agreements behind duty-free shops. I do like the fact that I can Tres Generaciones for a reasonable price, though.
Pandora has turned into a game for me. Pick an artist, and count how many thumbs up or thumbs down it takes to get to Radiohead. It's like a Tootsie Pop.
Montvale, NJ to LaGuardia during rush hour. 33.2 miles in just under 2.5 hrs. One observation though (besides the fact that the NYC skyline still remains one of the most striking at night); left hand off ramps are asinine, and do way more harm than good.