Have you ever been struck by how un-helpful the workers at Best Buy can be? Well, a group that calls themselves Improv Everywhere (kind of a flash … [Read more...] about Best Buy Ambush
Archives for 2006
Mychal Judge: The Saint of 9/11
The Saint of 9/11, a new documentary about Father Mychal Judge, who worked tirelessly in New York to help others overcome addiction, poverty, and … [Read more...] about Mychal Judge: The Saint of 9/11
Alaskan workshop on gay Native Americans opens up window on culture of silence: "'I myself am a survivor of a hate crime,' he said, then shared a … [Read more...] about
David Blaine: Seven Minutes in Seven Seconds
In case you missed last night's David Blaine stunt, he missed beating the breath-holding record by two minutes (cue debbie-downer music), but you can … [Read more...] about David Blaine: Seven Minutes in Seven Seconds
Notes from the Locker Room
The UK's Leyton Orient football club recently won a rousing match against Oxford United. Looks like the celebration was as exciting as the game … [Read more...] about Notes from the Locker Room
31%: How low can it go? Josh & Josh's NYC apartment hunting hell: "This is the scene: The apartment we are being shown is supposed to rent for … [Read more...] about
Frank Gehry: Half Dressed
The headquarters of Barry Diller's InterActive Corp. are rising on the West Side Highway of Manhattan, next door to famed nightclub The Roxy. After … [Read more...] about Frank Gehry: Half Dressed
Celine Dion in Wax
Looks like Rene Angelil's having a wet dream. Caesar's Palace unveiled a wax figure of Celine Dion in honor of her 500th show at the venue. They chose … [Read more...] about Celine Dion in Wax
Joe Ovelman’s New Chelsea Wall
I've mentioned Joe Ovelman here before. He has been living in Sao Paulo, Brazil, but brought a little piece of that city back to New York's Chelsea … [Read more...] about Joe Ovelman’s New Chelsea Wall
Notes from Our Leader
Bush to German newspaper Bild after being asked about the high point of his Presidency since taking office in 2001: "You know, I've experienced many … [Read more...] about Notes from Our Leader