Will radio still be here in 5 years? Broadcaster Dave Shore is my series with smart, saavy media pros.

Chris Pendl and I were eating Starbucks M&M cookies in Manhattan yesterday when he mentioned that they no longer sell them in his Florida Starbucks stores. Not possible I say, the chain does what the chain does everywhere. Now back in the FT Lauderdale area he files this report. They are indeed a freakin no-show. Please report what you see at your Starbucks. Has the M&M cookie (officially called the “Rainbow Cookie”) at Starbucks bitten the dust?

When the light doesn’t cooperate.

Hurricane Bill passed Long Island by, but it took most of the beach with it.

Jones Beach after Hurricane Bill, 2009, Long Island, NY

Our political wing in NYC? No, a hair salon somewhere between the highline and the WTC site. Thanks Ken for the photo.

Latest:Thank you to the cab driver who found me on Hudson St just to return my wallet. Searched during rush hour to find me from memory. Awesome.

Mark Mason turned me on to a great tip. Keep your office beverage fridge at just half a degree above freezing. That Poland Springs tasted mighty good after a day of urban hiking.

mason32degrees

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imCutlerVOHow did I miss the “add fruit to beer” trend? I’m a Sam Adams guy. Everyone’s offering me beer with Blackberry, beer w/ orange slice. ?????less than 5 seconds agofrom web

Jim Cutler

Pet Peave: No I Don’t want to choose a password and sign-up everytime I buy something from a web site. Can’t you just buy and skip the crap?