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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
David Paterson Fights Back Against Non-Existent Story [Denials]
The New York Governor gave an interview to the Associated Press specifically to rebut "callous and sleazy" rumors based on an upcoming profile that may or may not reveal (more) sexual shenanigans at the statehouse. "For the last couple of weeks," he said of talk surrounding an impending New York…
The End of the World is Nigh [Huffington Sachs]
Goldman Sachs' disdainful mouthpiece, Lucas Van Praag, is blogging for the Huffington Post. We know he's 'head of communications' but there are limits. What's wrong with throwing an illuminated manuscript out of a sedan chair for the poors? Van Praag, to be fair, is being his usual withering self…
Bonuses of a Bad Economy [Hooray For Hollywood]
Luxury condos will not be built directly behind the Hollywood sign. Two years ago a developer wanted $22m to ruin the LA icon. Today, because the market crashed, a conservation group got an option on 138 acres for $12m. [AP]
When Puppy Love Is Better than the Touch of a Man (or Woman) [Be Mine]
Twenty-seven percent of American adults would rather spend Valentine's Day with a pet than a human partner. To those of you who just thought the unspeakable: You disgust me. [NYP]
The Prop 8 Judge Is Gay, and It Doesn't Matter [Outing]
Once upon a time, gay activists hated Vaughn Walker for legally squashing the Gay Olympics. But this weekend The San Francisco Chronicle definitively revealed that the Prop. 8 judge is gay. Judge Walker's sexual identity has overlapped with his public life before. Appointed to the bench by the…
Katherine Heigl Rescues Film From Reese Witherspoon's Shrivled Grasp [Trade Roundup]
It's Blonde on Blonde as Katherine Heigl revives an abandoned Reese Witherspoon project. Rachel Weisz is in a spooky murder film. Howard Stern really is in talks to judge American Idol. God help us all, it's the Trade Roundup. •When her hair is dyed that color, Katherine Heigl is one of…
How to Make The New York Times' Most-Emailed List [Visualizations]
Ever since Andrew Wiles solved Fermat's Last Theorem, the greatest intellectual puzzle facing humankind has been: How does the New York Times "Most-emailed" list work? Social science has finally given us the answer! A team of sociologists at the University of Pennsylvania undertook an exhaustive…
Last Night's Action: Devils In A Funk
The Devils jumped out to an early lead, thanks to Zach Parise and they made it 2-0 on a shorthanded goal from Anssi Salmela. But, Salmela took a vicious elbow from Jeff Carter on the play and had to be carted off on a stretcher. The cheap shot invigorated the Flyers, who came back with…
She's Hoping He'll Become Her Ventriloquist Dummy
Boy on cell on platform: So yeah, I'll be there soon...I'm at the... um... The um... The... what do you call it? I'm waiting for the umm, and I'm at the... (sighs) What do you call it?Girl next to him, whispering loudly: Traaaaiiinnn statiiionnnnn!Girl next to her, yelling:…
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Sen. Chuck Schumer to President Obama: Leave NY out of 9/11 terror trial, use military base instead
Yeah right Chuck! We had the perfect military base for this trial at gitmo and you guys wanted to shut it down! Idiots!
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Jay Leno on His Late Show Super Bowl Promo: 'A Good Joke Is a Good Joke' [Late Night Wars]
You've read about the Cold War-level skulduggery that went into keeping that Letterman/Leno/Oprah Late Show promo secret in the days before the Super Bowl. Tonight, Jay Leno gave his side of the story on his show. newVideoPlayer(…
Testing New Twitter Client, Screw Twitterfeed
Testing new Twitter client, screw Twitterfeed.
Incoming! [Snowmageddon]
Granted, New York is way better prepared for this than DC. And, granted, it's only 6-12 inches. But still: SNOWMAGEDDON 2010: NYC EDITION! Forecasters are now predicting up to a foot of snow in the city on Wednesday. [CBS 2]
Like You Did About That Whole HIV Thing
Teen boy: No, I can't hide a bottle there. She makes me do it with the door open. She'll see.Teen friend: She's going to watch you pee?Teen boy: No, I have my back to her, but she'll notice a bottle. Maybe I can use a Visine bottle.Teen friend: Just tell her that a positive result…
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Now Is The Time to Tune Into Venezualen Radio [Dictator Style]
You can always count on Venezualen dictator-president Hugo Chavez to say something stupid. Last month, for example, he claimed a U.S. weapons test caused the Haiti earthquake. Now he's launching a radio program to be broadcast whenever he wants! The AP reports that Chavez launched the…
Google One of Few Things in World That Can Still Scare Lindsay Lohan [Twitterati]
The Huffington Post looked for suckers in a target-rich environment; Lindsay Robertson offered a shocking new David Paterson rumor; and Lindsay Lohan is frightened by Google. The Twitterati hated the players and the game. Lindsay Lohan tried to imagine a world in which she had no privacy, in which…
EaterWire: Big SoBe News, Inside LA's New Hotspot, Super Bowl Ads
MIAMI—Per Eater Miami, the father of Spain's legendary alta cocina movement, Juan Mari Arzak, will be attending the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. While Arzak won't be doing any demos, he will be at the private chefs' after... MIAMI—Per Eater Miami, the father of Spain's…
Board Wrap : Lidia Bastianich: Dream Dinner Guest!
· Food Trucks: Who Needs 'Em? [CH] · I Don't Care For Cambodian, Chinese Or Ethiopian Food. You? [Yelp] · Serious Eater Feels Sluggish After Eating All That Super Bowl Food [SE] · Despite El Bulli's Closing, New Cuisine Is... · Food Trucks: Who Needs 'Em? [CH] · I…
'Unintentional' Daily Beast Plagiarist Did It Four Other Times [Scandal]
The Daily Beast writer who confessed Friday to "unintentionally" lifting several sentences from a Miami Herald article also copied passages on four other occasions, as far back as July 2009. And now he's taking a "time out" from the Beast. On Friday, it looked like writer Gerald Posner had his…
Photo of the Day: Wolfgang Puck and Three 6 Mafia, Together at Last
L to R: DJ Paul, Puck, and Juicy J. Believe it or not, (Academy Award winning) rap group Three 6 Mafia stopped by the Wolfgang Puck cover shoot for the new issue of The FOOD Magazine. Assuming they just... L to R: DJ Paul, Puck, and Juicy J. Believe it or not, (Academy Award winning) rap…
Video Interlude: Jamie Oliver Gets Romantic; A Voltaggio Makes Applesauce
In this edition of The Five Food And Dining Videos That You Need To Watch Today, Michael Voltaggio makes some serious applesauce using the microwave, Jamie Oliver schools us in how to treat your loved one right on Valentine's... In this edition of The Five Food And Dining Videos That You Need…
Palin Teabags | AP Gets New News Editor | Let Them Read 'Papes | McCain V Palin
• Here's your Sarah Palin highlight reel, addressing the Tea Party convention, with a bunch of stuff written on her hand. • WTOP.COM: Nicolas B. Tatro named Deputy International News Editor of Associated Press • AdAge: Only Professor Moneybags can afford to support the…
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Extra, Extra
Untitled by ChaunceyMellowsToday on Gothamist Newsmap: robbery on 87th and Lex, falling debris on University and 11th, shooting in the Bronx.American Airlines plans to begin charging $8 for a pillow and blanket on its flights.Classic Post quote: "She is not a prostitute -- this is my…
Comments of the Day: New Ways to Ignore Things [We Read You]
Mondays are the worst. Everyone hates them and you hate everyone when it is Monday. Luckily we have you, our loyal and would-totally-kill-for-us-if-we-asked-you-nicely commentariat. Here, recognition junkies: Two of our favorite comments from this terrible, terrible Monday.Steve Jobs is so angry…
Parting Shot: Ramping Up
In Geneva, Switzerland our presidents are celebrated by kids riding and trouncing all over their faces. Photo: shinyrocketdog
Advice: Next time you happen to find...
Next time you happen to find yourself in a Filipino karaoke joint and you're wondering which song to pick for the next little melody, given that police have a subcategory of crimes called the “My Way Killings,” the answer should... Next time you happen to find yourself in a Filipino…
Edible Schoolyard: Last night, Momofuku's David Chang hosted...
Last night, Momofuku's David Chang hosted a kickoff fundraiser at his newest NYC resto, Ma Peche, for Alice Waters' latest Edible Schoolyard project, which will be the first in the New York area. Chang— who is on the advisory board... Last night, Momofuku's David Chang hosted a kickoff…
Houston Rising: According to the New York Times,...
According to the New York Times, Houston's dining scene has been doing some growing up lately. Gone are the gilded upscale eateries, and in their stead are "a world-class food scene and a rising generation of culinary stars." Restaurants like... According to the New York Times, Houston's dining…
James Beard Awards: James Beard Foundation Names 2010 "Classics" Honorees
The nominations for the 2010 James Beard Awards won't be released for a little longer, but here, today, the JBA Foundation has named its five honorees in the America’s Classics category, awarded to restaurants with "timeless appeal, beloved for quality... The nominations for the 2010 James…
Top Chef Alums: Top Chef Tour Offers Promise of Nikki Cascone Sighting
Understanding that a lot of Top Chef fans wish that they could live the lives of their favorite cheftestant, a New York-based tour company has started offering an "interactive" Top Chef food tour of Manhattan. In addition to leading TC... Understanding that a lot of Top Chef fans wish that they…
Serial Cat Villain Walks Free
Bonafide, left, who Lynde admitted to killing The alleged serial cat killer has escaped from jail island. Sean Lynde, 37, had been charged with killing five of his girlfriend's cats between October 2008 and January 2009. He pled guilty today in a no-jail deal, where he admitted to killing one…
Rat Panic in Verdi Square
The rat problem in the Upper West Side's Verdi Square, once called Needle Park, has gotten so bad that recently the Parks Dept. called for back-up. "We have sent an extra staff person there in the early morning and later in the day," said Cristina DeLuca, a spokeswoman from the Parks Dept.…
Launch Party [Pic Of The Day]
[People gather in Florida early this morning to catch a glimpse of the space shuttle Endeavor taking off in NASA's last planned night launch. Image via NASA]
Let Us Pray
Orthodox Jewish man #1: We're sending her to Westchester for her eating disorder.Orthodox Jewish man #2: Is that like a fat farm? Maybe she'll lose weight.--Manhattan Beach ParkOverheard by: Vespertinas Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote…
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Is the Sunflower State Next?
Last time we left off, New Jersey became the 14th state in the nation to allow for medical weed and now a potential 15th has stepped up to bat: Kansas. State representative Gail Finney (D-Wichita) put forth a bill, but her colleague across the aisle, Scott Schwab (R-Olathe), isn’t as…
Google's Chief of Fabulous Opens a Disco — In His Penthouse [Herogram]
We couldn't persuade Orkut Büyükkökten to invite us to his opulent birthday-and-housewarmingparty Saturday, but we won't hold it against him. After all, Google's ambassador to the gay party scene had to fit several billionaires between his new dance poles. Orkut, in case you've forgotten, is by…
MTV Wants To Protect Jersey Shore "Brand"
Well this seems unfair: MTV is allegedly trying to stop the Jersey Shore cast from cashing in on personal appearances. Well, not all of them, but the NY Post reports that the network's head honchos have warned the cast to "rein in their appearances" or face fines and legal consequences!…
What's in #tips Today? [Tiplist]
Today on the #tips page: A philosophical quandary over sexy avatar pics, Stephen Fry talks about the Catholic Church, and Drudge headlines to make you go "ugh." On #crosstalk: everyone's got Paterson bombshell fever. The Lone Scout wonders if it's appropriate to mention how sexxxy a comment…
Lowery's Request For New Defense Team Denied
As Natavia Lowery's trial enters another week, the suspect has requested a change in counsel! The former personal assistant of Linda Stein (who she is accused of murdering in 2007) was denied her request for a new defense team today, according to the Daily News. Lowery said she didn't like the…
Write-Offs: 02.08.10
$$$ The history man and fatwa girl: Niall Ferguson has deserted wife Sue Douglas for Somali feminist [Daily Mail via Daily Intel] $$$ German pensioners 'kidnapped financial adviser' [BBC] $$$ Cash Money Records Founders Start An Oil Company [BI] $$$ Should Individuals Be Regulated Like Wall St.…
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The Teabaggers Are Just College Protesters with More Tricorner Hats [Shut Up, America]
With the Tea Party convention having just ended and with organizers already planning another one for this summer (in Vegas maybe!), it is time to cast judgment on the movement: these guys are old right-wing college activists. Like remember when a bunch of NYU kids locked themselves in the food…
Painted Roofs for Google Earth: Art That Takes Awhile
Despite her fear of heights, artist Molly Dilworth has already garlanded three roofs with Craigslist-bartered paint leftovers, just so they could be seen on Google Earth. The colorful swirlies and tiles would have been cooler if not sanctioned. In fact, it’s all pretty much the antithesis…
Queens Man Sues Newsstand After TV Falls On HIs Head
Queens resident Michael Albright is suing a newsstand owner for negligence after a TV fell on his head while he was buying coffee in 2008. According to the Daily News, an overhead monitor in the Village Card & Gifts shop plunged from its mount and struck Albright, leaving the 28-year-old…
Bonus Watch: Greenwich Connecticut Is Feeling Good Again
We don't have to tell you bitching about bonuses is getting boring. Thankfully, the good people of Greenwich have nothing bad to say about them, and are actually just happy things are getting back to normal. They are spending like it's 2005 all over again, although they admit that they'll have to…
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Kari Ferrell in the Belly of the Beast [Hipster Grifter]
Now-free Hipster Grifter Kari Ferrell has evolved from dispensing sex advice from jail to dispensing advice about how to masturbate in jail. (With a toothbrush and a sock). Baby steps. [Animal NY]
Yale Sorority Girls Are Smart, Hard-Working, and, Most Importantly, Pretty [VideUhOh]
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New York Ranked #58 Best City To Find Love In
So yeah, Valentine's Day is around the corner, but big whoop, this is New York City, romance runs through our sewers practically— we've got romantic bridges, we fall in love with our doormen, hell, there's a whole genre of movies about falling in love in NYC (or with NYC). But according to…