The recent creation of Facebook Open Graph opened a whole new can of worms regarding privacy on social networks. Now more than ever, the world is all a-buzz about privacy. But what about privacy for criminal suspects? Faisal Shahzad, the suspect who admitted to attempting to explode a bomb in Times Square on May 1st, has…
My favorite vineyard represented at the 2010 New York Wine Expo was Frank Cornelissen’s Sicilian vineyard. Cornelissen’s wines are best described as extreme wines produced in a non-interventionalist manner.
Erica Swallow, Maria Kucinski and Parker Higgins created custom “The Price is Right” t-shirts in hopes of being chosen as contestants on the game show during the March 17, 2010 taping.
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…
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!…
Dear Friends, I’m trying to help put a dent in the world water crisis and I need your help. I’ve created three projects via charity:water, each with a goal of raising $5,000, enough funds to build a water well in a community in need of clean water. I’m asking that all of my friends and…
Above: The most popular Michael Jackson vigil in New York City last night was at the Apollo in Harlem, where a spirited tribute was paid to the late “King of Pop”. Above: Michael Jackson fans danced to his beats all night long at the Apollo. This photo was taken at around 2:00 a.m. on Friday…
Above: Michael Jackson in London in March 2009 (Photo: AP) Michael Jackson VigilWhere: Times Square Virgin Records Store(1540 Broadway, between West 45th and 46th Streets)When: June 25, 2009 at Midnight Calling all Michael Jackson fans. Come celebrate the life and music of Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop”. See you there! And before you come,…
The 30th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival will be held today — Sunday, May 3, 2009 — at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza (at East 47th Street and 2nd Avenue) from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The day long celebration of Asian Pacific American culture is the longest running and largest Pan Asian heritage festival on the East…
Above: An ad placed in the subway by KeepNewYorkMoving.org As an NYC commuter, I’m definitely sad/angered to hear the recent news that the MTA is raising the transit prices yet again. Effective May 31, 2009, a train ride will raise from $2 to $2.50 and the monthly Metrocard price will travel from $81 to to…
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