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Every few years an event happens that allows the business boy to reap profits like a day trading coke dealer. This event is the release of the next-generation video game consoles. The hype around console releases can never be understated. And while Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo are all willing to sell these systems at a (substantial) net loss, there is no reason why you shouldn’t even out the curve for them.

Before the jump, it may be prudent to heed a tale of unconventional investing gone awry: When I was a just a spry young chap I had a dream that by this time in my life, my comic book collection would have appreciated in value to the point that I would be able to retire. I mean I had Batman Spawn Team-Up, Wizard 1/2 issues, and the incomparable Brigade #1 Gold Cover (An Aside, The Brigade #1 Gold Cover saw a drop in value of about 87% in the spring of ‘96) But the best laid plans…

Anyways, now that no one cares about the “value” of comics, one has to look to other means to easy street. And while the “market” may be ripe for the picking there are other outlets available, like blackjack, or if you don’t like counting cards the Playstation3….
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Solanero makes a bunch of shitty wines.

Sola is as complex as it is delicate. It was inspired by “The Sun”. The sun is light.

Contrast this to its brother wine, Nero. Which is as complex as it is robust. It was inspired by “The Moon”. The moon is dark.

Light~Dark, Sun~Moon. Sola~Nero. Get it?

I chose the ‘Sola’ because my lasagna called for a white wine to blanche brocolli with.
Sola tastes like apple juice, which should appeal to the booming underage girl market. It has only the slightest hint of booze, and a double dose of hangover inducing saccharin sweetness. I imagine this would go well with a ‘Cosmo’ and a home pedicure kit, served at room temperature.