Monthly Archives: November 2010

New Museum Exhibit Questions Internet, Sanity

For me “Free,” an exhibit currently showing at the New Museum, called to mind an episode of one of my favorite TV shows, Absolutely Fabulous. It wasn’t that I didn’t like anything, but, rather, “Free” reminded me how subjective art … Continue reading

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Life, Liberty, and The Internet

“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” is one of the most famous phrases in the U.S. Declaration of Independence–but when it was written it’s doubtful the founders of the country would one day have the Internet in mind as … Continue reading

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Free, and up to Interpretation

The free exhibit can be described in one sentence. “How the internet has changed information and public space.” It can be.  Even it’s title has meaning: Free is in reference to the revolution the internet caused to print and music. … Continue reading

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Sam Mickens Unleashes “Kayfabe: Game of Death” for Two-Night Only Show

For those out of the loop, Sam Mickens is the lead singer of the Seattle avant-jazz trio The Dead Science. He’s a tall, formidable, but incredibly compassionate and talented performer. Though his main roll tends to be that of singer … Continue reading

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Chocoholics Unite at The New York Chocolate Show

The United States chocolate market is an $89 billion industry, but at the 13th annual New York Chocolate Show, there wasn’t an M&M or Hershey bar in sight. The four-day event at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea brought together over … Continue reading

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Getting Distracted By Product Placement

This weekend Paramount Pictures released their latest comedy, “Morning Glory,” about aspiring news producer Becky Fuller (Rachel McAdams) and her attempts to revitalize “Daybreak,” a failing morning news show. While the movie is memorable enough (mostly because it was written … Continue reading

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Online Personal Stylists Are Always On Trend

Where’s Rachel Zoe when you need her? Apparently, she has influence all over the net. For those of us that can’t afford a personal stylist (probably most), there is a new trend of personal stylist—the Internet. There are three main … Continue reading

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Quidditch for Muggles

Muggles, rejoice! The sport once reserved only for witches and wizards is now being played in the non-magical world — our world. This weekend is the fourth annual Quidditch World Cup, and this year it’s being held in our own … Continue reading

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Media Bias at the New Museum’s “The Last Newspaper”

Andrea Bowers’ artwork “Eulogies to One and Another” (2006) at the New Museum’s exhibition, The Last Newspaper is the best piece in the show. Bowers’ drawings emphasize the uneven reporting regarding the deaths of an American and an Iraqi killed … Continue reading

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Brooklyn Represents at the 2010 ING New York City Marathon

A runner sees a lot in 26.2 miles. Especially if she’s making her way through one of the most diverse cities in the world. While thousands of New Yorkers cram near the finish line of the ING New York City … Continue reading

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