Both EmilyM asked about a space on Flatbush Ave., next to Kombit, “undergoing a high-concept looking reno. Full length windows, one of which had a display of river stones in it {hard to explain}. Anyone know what that is?”

Turns out this Flatbush Ave. storefront is going to become a “full body” spa, according to one of the women who owns Kombit.

Looking through some old photos, I had completely forgotten that this used to be that computer store with the blue awning that was loaded with mounds of outdated junk and never seemed to have what I was looking for (cable? no. video card? no. storage media? no.)

Discuss: What’s up with the stones?

DH Exclusive! Local sports journalist Bill Carney reports: “Freddy’s and O’Connor’s, the rival dive bars joined at the hip flask and situated both on and off Dean Street, played their second game of the 2005 season last Sunday. If this pace continues, the teams will have played a full 162-game season by mid-July 2059.”

“The O’Connor’s squad was in high spirits, not only from the consumption of high spirits, but from the unveiling of the new O’Connor’s awning…” Read more…

“Last weekend I went to Total Wine Bar on 5th Ave between St. Marks and Prospect (or right near there). It looked a bit pretentious at first, but the guy at the bar was really nice, he let us sample our wines before we decided to “commit” (his word), and both of the wines I tried were great. They had an interesting snack & cheese menu too… which I intend to sample soon. So for those of you who are looking for a good place for a glass of wine, I would recommend Total Wine Bar.”

Discuss: Total Wine Bar

Found on Sterling Pl.: “The Mystery of The American Money,” a 1932 lecture by Emmet Fox that is dedicated “TO THE YOUTH OF AMERICA,” in which Fox tries to predict the future of the United States using the symbols and numerology in gold coins.

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