The unforgiving minute

Q: What can you buy for $142.83?

A: Either:

• One 60" Walnut or Brazilian Cherry Chamfered Newel Post from this online supplier, or


• One 2008 primary vote for Rudy Giuliani.

(Actually, since that's based on figures through the end of 2007, when 1st quarter 2008 campaign spending reports are published the newel post will turn out to be an even better deal.)

Minute's up.