September 2008
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Where does POWER come from? Can we learn it, and...
I know none of you dummies read Business Week or CNN Money. You should, though, if you ever want to be at all influential and/or POWERFUL. This week CNN Money released its 50 Most Powerful Women list, and Business Week released its 25 Most Influential People on the Web list. I was pretty surprised I didn’t snag an “honorable mention” on either of these, but don’t worry...
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GOODLINKS: a weekend round-up
First of all, R.I.P. to the great Paul Newman, 83, who died of cancer at his home in Westport, Connecticut. Brooklyn Vegan posted a nice tribute this morning.
“Spain… On the Road Again” (the travel show starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Mario Batali) can be downloaded for free from iTunes this week. (via Black Eiffel)
Watch Michael Moore’s new film “Slacker...
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Awkward Times with Dan #2: "Cry near me, and I'll...
Editor’s Note: In the previous “Awkward Times” installment, our hero’s lack of social grace left him isolated from his classmates. Today the same thing happens, only in a different way for new reasons. Enjoy a laugh at Dan’s expense below. So, more awkwardness at Monday’s 8am class. This time I show up a few minutes late and only my professor is there. ...
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World's Largest Ice Cream Social TONIGHT at Cold...
Tonight is Cold Stone Creamery’s 7th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social! From 5-8pm at participating locations, snag yourself a free 3 oz. serving of “Jack’s Creation” or “Emily’s Creation” — flavors inspired by two Make-A-Wish Foundation kids. Good luck choosing— they both sound awesome:
Jack’s Creation: Marshmallow ice...
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Sometimes when I get a little sad, I watch this...
A permanent YouTube favorite, from England’s Big Fat Quiz of the Year (aired 12/30/07):
It’s smart to keep this clip handy for days when you’re feeling kind of down. Sometimes I challenge myself to NOT LAUGH when Thom Yorke does. But no matter how deeply bummed I am, I can never ever do it. The whole thing’s just too silly & hilarious. Previously on SARAHSPY:...
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The new Crocs are a little less ugly but still...
These’re called “Malindi.” The ugliest colors are only $19.99, if you can believe it. No thanks. I’m only wearing rubber shoes if they make me able to jump really high.
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This week's Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job!...
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Oh you guys, I can’t stop laughing either. Enjoy this week’s new episode “Larry” over at the Adult Swim site. Previously on SARAHSPY: — “Tootie, you’re not being reasonable” — “Tim Heidecker has risen from the dead! Season 3 can begin now!” — Some musical collaboration proposals end with...
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Top 5 upcoming shows I'm very much looking forward...
…in the order they’ll occur, with video to get me further pumped. Fleet Foxes, at Grand Ballroom 10/4 (also playing Webster Hall 10/5) Show info / Insound
Born Ruffians (w/Plants & Animals) at Union Hall 10/28 Show info / Insound
Cloud Cult at Bowery Ballroom 11/11 Show info / Insound
Zach Galifianakis at 92Y Tribeca 11/12 Show info
Yeasayer at Music Hall of...
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Want to know my favorite thing Peter Sarsgaard...
From this week’s “Hot Seat” feature in Time Out New York: The only thing that I think [male actors] get freaked out about when they have to do something like kiss a guy in a movie—when to their knowledge they’re straight—is that they’re afraid they’re going to be turned on. And if you’re not afraid that you’re going to be turned on—meaning that you know what you like—then really...
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I've decided not to leave my apartment anymore &...
Right now, everybody I know is all “YES autumn” & getting psyched about leaf-peeping/sweater-wearing/apple-picking/hay-riding. But I am NOT. I’m that special type that thrives exclusively in Spring/Summer— and when Fall comes, my brain starts bracing itself for how hermity & seasonal affective-y (i.e. “rude”) I’m about to get. Once it starts...
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I would be a little sadder about TRL ending had I...
According to Variety, MTV’s Total Request Live (the kids, they call it “the TRL”) will end in November after a 10-year run. Notably, TRL switched to a pre-recorded format in March 2007, thus making a total mockery of the program’s title. I realize now that MTV was sending us a sign that our days of “totally requesting” videos were numbered. Life’s...
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Joy Apparel personalizes peace and equality with...
Founder Jeff Woodrow thought up the idea for Joy Apparel while staring out the window of his previous office job. He resigned that day. As Woodrow explained in an e-mail: I hand draw random people from all over the world and put them on shirts. You wear someone, you think about that person and every tee comes with a little card that tells you who that person is, where in the world they are...
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"And I can see Russia from my house!" -- Tina Fey...
Stayed in last night because I haven’t been feeling well & wanted to catch Obama on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live. He, of course, ended up canceling— saying it felt inappropriate in lieu of all the Hurricane Ike destruction. Very noble, that guy. But no worries— it was a pretty great ep (the cast definitely worked to Michael Phelps’s lack of acting skills...
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Top 10 Fashion Week Annoyances-- Guest post by...
Editor’s note: I met Anna B. when we both worked at the Gap a million years ago. Since then, her taste in fashion has only become more expert and refined, whereas I continue embarrassing her at brunch dates with t-shirts I’ve owned since the 8th grade. Yep. Enjoy this NYC Fashion Week rant from my favorite disgruntled magazine star! It’s that time of year again— when...
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It kind of filled me with hate today when American...
From the promo e-mail that just stupid-ified my inbox: What letter should we print next? Vote for your pick, and we’ll print it on our classic 2001 T-shirt in classic Helvetica font. Two of our favorites in one timeless package. Hurry, poll closes Sept. 29, 2008 at 12 PM PT.
OMG guys. I guess we BETTER HURRY! I’m definitely going to spend a lot of time this weekend clicking on...
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Awkward Times with Dan -- Back to School edition
Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first installment of “Awkward Times with Dan” — a series of uncomfortable tales from that shy dude who lived a floor above me freshman year of college. Today Dan imparts valuable tips for those looking to succeed (or at least get recognized) this semester. Clearly Nat King Cole was not singing about me in “Unforgettable.” I...
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What do you say when you talk to yourself?
Now that I live alone, I’m taking more notice of how often I talk to myself. It’s kind of a lot— but luckily the monologues are falling in “one liner” category, & not full-fledged paragraphs or anything (yet). This weekend I kept track of what I’d said when I caught myself talking to nobody. (“What a hilarious idea for a blog post!” I...
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Dude who leaked new Guns N' Roses wants you to...
By now you’ve heard about poor jailed blogger Kevin Cogill, 27, who leaked 9 new Guns N’ Roses tracks online and was promptly JAILED by the FBI. If convicted, he faces a possible five-year prison sentence and a $250,000 fine. This is called “being made an example of.” We knew this day would come— we just thought the big bad band in question would be Metallica. ...
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"Filming in Brooklyn" is how I will map out my...
Oh, hello, new favorite blog! Filming in Brooklyn is my newly appointed #1 source for becoming a famous TV star. Brooklyn set locations are reported daily for your stalking pleasure! Just today I learned that Flight of the Conchords is filming a couple blocks from my old apartment. Damnit. I shouldn’t’ve moved! I could be using those creepy binoculars I kept on the windowsill to...
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Knocked Up writer may pen new Muppet Show series!
According to the Sun, Kermit & company may soon return to the small screen, following the release of an upcoming Muppet movie penned by Jason Segel— a.k.a. “that guy from Freaks and Geeks who wrote Knocked Up and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” From the article: “Jason is a massive Muppets fan and is seen as the man to finally bring The Muppet Show back to TV. “The movie plot...