I want to share this NYTimes video with all of you. It’s a strong analysis of General Motor‘s decline over the past few decades and how Obama has put high stakes into the auto industry. Produced by Michael Orr, this video illustrates how Obama’s stake in the industry could put his reputation on the front…
Hey NYU friends! Are you going to be at the NYU Recent Alumni Network Alumni Mixer tomorrow? Weikai (my boyfriend) and I will be there. See you there! Click on the invitation above for more details!
The Supreme Court upheld Prop 8. Sign the pledge to repeal Prop 8 and restore marriage equality to California: http://www.couragecampaign.org/Equality This provocative new TV ad was created in the spirit of Harvey Milk’s call to “come out, come out wherever you are” and proudly tell the stories of the people most affected by the passage…
WE NEED YOUR TALENT!!!! (In exchange for FREE COOKIES!!!)Facebook Event: http://tinyurl.com/dirtintheface Some friends and I are shooting a commercial on Saturday, May 30th for the Cannes MoFilm User-Generated Content Initiative, judged by Spike Lee! Come get hit in the face with dirt, and we’ll give you free cookies! We are making a video montage of…
I’m not much of a soda drinker, and I’m usually not in-tune with what soda companies are up to. But, when Pepsi started their new branding campaign last fall (as pictured above), I took note. But furthermore, when I discovered Pepsi Throwback today, I was pretty intrigued. Unfortunately, it reminds me of Xanadu, my Mom’s…
A pied-à-terre (French: “foot on the ground”) is a small living unit (typically an apartment or condominium) typically located in a large city (such as Paris or New York!). It typically is used as a temporary second residence, either for part of the year, or part of the work week. Specific to New York City:…
(Above: CamelAmmo product sample) Hey All! Remember my post about Kamelflage? (If not, check it out here.) The ladies over at Kamelflage have rebranded and launched a new website. They are now known as CamelAmmo. What is this product you may ask? Well, it’s a panty insert that helps you “Wage war on the front…
Above: All you need to open a bottle of wine is a screw, screwdriver and plyers! Have you ever gone to open a bottle of wine, but then suddenly realize that either (1) you don’t have a corkscrew or (2) you can’t find the friggin’ thing?! I have! And that’s why my boyfriend (Weikai) and…
During my four years at NYU, I had a huge involvement in the China Care Foundation. My roommate, Alice, and I, along with three other friends, founded the NYU China Care club. During my time there, we helped dozens of children receive life-saving surgeries and feel loved from thousands of miles away. This week, China…
Today I saw the oddest advertisement for Yushi Bento Bar, a Japanese restaurant in New York. Floating down 8th Avenue was a balloon that read “Don’t Balloon this Summer! Yushi.” I believe they were trying to say something like, “Don’t get fat over summer, you disgusting pigs. Eat sushi at Yushi and stay lean.” But…
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