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Bit.ly Gets Into the Holiday Spirit
Visiting bit.ly today, I noticed that th bit.ly fish icon is now accompanied by a dreidel. That’s cool of them to celebrate Chanukah with an icon change! Cheers! Update: bit.ly also broke out the stockings for Christmas! Holiday spirits all around! Update #2: It’s no surprise that bit.ly kept up the festivities with another icon…
Votre Vu Tragic Magic for Keratosis Pilaris
Above: Votre Vu products on display at Shecky’s Beauty Night Out Keratosis Pilaris (KP) affects about 40% of the adult population (including myself) and about 50-80% of all adolescents. KP is characterized by rough bumps that resemble “goose bumps” or “chicken skin”, usually on the upper arms, though it can also be found elsewhere on…
Twitter and Facebook Go (RED) for World AIDS Day
Above: Twitter’s (RED) look for Dec. 1st, World AIDS Day Above: Twitter’s usual homepage, as of July 29, 2009 In support of World AIDS Day, Twitter and Facebook have gone (RED) for the day. Facebook is running a campaign at facebook.com/joinred, where you can share the (RED) video, change your profile pic to a…
Even My Favorite Pizza Parlor is on Twitter
While visiting Artichoke Pizza this week, I noticed that they have really poured on the Twitter advertising since the last time I’ve been there. There was a beat-up white board outside the pizza shop, advertising their 32 ounce Bud beers (to stay or go – not quite sure if that’s actually legal…) along with their…
Photo Inclusion in Schmap NY Guide
A photo that I took at the Bloomberg SP09 summer party was recently published in the Schmap New York Guide. The photo was featured in the Randall’s Island section (because the Bloomberg party took place there) and showcased my friend, John Wood, playing a frog-throwing game. Don’t worry, the frogs were made of rubber!…
Spin the Pen Revisited: Spin It to Win It
Last summer, my friend, Daniel McCoy, and I entered the Pentel Recycology Student Campaign of the Year contest, hosted by Alloy Media + Marketing. Our entry to the contest was called “Spin the Pen. Save the Planet.” Among our many campaign strategies, we utilized a Facebook group, YouTube page, Twitter page and website. We featured…
Yoostar Test with Marilyn Monroe
On Fashion’s Night Out at Bloomingdale’s, I had a chance to try out the YooStar home green screen kit with Marilyn Monroe. Check out the video above!
Free ColdStone Ice Cream for Make A Wish Event
This just in! Go to Cold Stone Creamery on September 24th from 5-8pm for free ice cream when you make a donation to Make A Wish Foundation! About 85% of Cold Stone proceeds in September will go to the foundation. To learn more about the social, click here. For store locations near you, click here!
Yoga Toes!
My friend Maria has been wearing YogaToes for quite a while now. She’s an enthusiastic fan of these jelly-like feet helpers. As a New Yorker, my feet are one of my top concerns. Cobble stones, pavement, sidewalks and curbs can really take a toll on your feet! Not to mention, I’m always challenging my feet…
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