August 2009
Marissa Mayer: Twitter is Complementary to Google... →
Marissa Mayer, Google’s VP Search Products & User Experience, took fairly direct questions in the most recent edition of Digg Dialogg, the interviews series from social news site …
How They Write a Script -- Diablo Cody →
If there’s a modern day ‘talisman’ for anybody who dreams of breaking into Hollywood as a screenwriter, that would have to be Diablo Cody who’s gone from stripper-phone sex operator-blogger to…
Spark an Idea About Creating a Wow Experience →
This week’s Spark an Idea Thursday is about Creating a Wow Experience. Our Sparkplugging Authors have some Wow Factor tips for you today:
Susan has ideas on how to wow your customers.
Top Ten Animals That Attack Pets →
When I moved to Colorado, I was warned by my pet sitter not to let my cat outside. “I’ve lost more clients to foxes around here,” he said. The thought of my best friend getting eaten freaked me out…
JustBought.It Turns Twitter Into a World of Mobile... →
It’s no secret that people often buy things based on the recommendation of a family member, friend, or celebrity that they respect. And now, with Twitter, these product recommendations…
Diet Derailed? Don’t Get Discouraged! →
By The Lifescript Editorial Staff Summer vacations, barbecues and treats can all derail diet plans. But the important thing to remember is to not get discouraged, and simply get back on board!
We…
9 Useful Strategies to Dealing with Difficult... →
Ever encountered someone who frustrates you so much that you feel like you want to pull your hair, jump around the room and just scream out loud? You’re not alone. Over the years, I’ve…
Pakistan: Handling The Return Of Refugees →
The Government of Pakistan has finally announced a schedule for the people displaced due to the military operations in the Swat Valley outlining their return to home. The plan chalked out by the…
Jackson Mourners Still Heading to Neverland →
Consider my earlier question answered. USA Today reports that “hundreds of fans” are showing up daily at the gates of the secluded ranch. Unsurprisingly, local opinion is split on whether the…
The People Behind Lolcats Now Want Emails From... →
Internet meme maker Ben Huh is the CEO of Pet Holdings, the company behind I Can Has Cheeseburger?, FAIL Blog, and a number of other LOL worthy community-powered sites. On Wednesday…
Emo and Architecture: Los Angeles Times... →
Los Angeles Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne noticed something weird about the downtown architecture love in (500) Days of Summer: it’s all for pre-1950s buildings. (Which…
Giuliana and Bill Rancic, Lamas family insist... →
This fall, two reality shows will chronicle two different families: E!’s The Lamas Life follows Lorenzo and Shayne Lamas and their family, while Style follows newlyweds Giuliana and Bill Rancic on
Pencil This In: ITVFest Opens, Molière’s The Miser... →
‘The loneliness of a carnival barker’ / Photo by Robbie via LAist’s flickr pool.
ART Reform School, an art, craft and design shop, is holding an an opening reception for …
DEALFEED: The Standard, Hollywood →
The Restaurant: The Standard, Hollywood The Deal: $12 for an “adult” milkshake and hot dog with the works. When/Where: Daily at the 24/7 Restaurant, 12-5p; 8300 W. Sunset Blvd., 323-650-9090.
CBS New Media Writers Now WGA Members →
Los Angeles – Internet writers employed at CBS studios in the L.A. area have unanimously voted to be represented by the Writers Guild of America, West. The vote was conducted by the National Labor…
Talk with Orphan screenwriter →
David Johnson, screenwriter of the film, Orphan sat down and talked with Lance of DailyActor.com during Comic-Con. They talked about David’s new movie, Orphan, if he writes with…
What's your thing? →
I’ve noticed that most of the people who have large followings on the internet (OK, I mean Twitter, because it’s really easy to count), have a thing. Sure, many people are popular because they’re…
A guide to hyperlocal news →
Hyperlocal news is hot.
As newspapers shrink, more people turn to the Internet for information and easy-to-use online content management tools flourish, hyperlocal news ventures are popping up…
Chain Layered Tops →
Free People Draping Chains Tank $98
Plume The Chain Vest with Tank in Black $285
Silence & Noise Studded Chain Fringe Tunic $48
Catherine Malandrino Bowery Dress $595
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HP You on You Project - Showcase yourself... →
This week, Hewlett Packard announced the HP You on You project, a worldwide contest that ask you to showcase yourself creatively and share who you are on Youtube, without showing your…
Wes Anderson's 'Fantastic Mr. Fox Trailer' →
(This video was auto-playing, so I deleted it last night. Now it’s not annoying.)
Digital Cribs Stars Share Their Connected Life →
Living a connected life means that you can access your online world of music, video, entertainment, and yes, work…on a variety of devices, anywhere. Yes, with mobility, long gone are the days of…
New York's Geared up for Madmen →
We aren’t sure we like any of these ideas, but if you’re into it you can participate in AMC’s MadMen promos throughout the week leading up to the show’s season 3 premiere (beginning August…
Cheat on Your Agency (We're Talking to Your... →
Adrenalina is an agency that’s trying to steal your client(s). They’ve put together a little package to let your financiers know about Adrenalina-NY — an initiative that includes a…
ABC's Michael Jackson Special Third in Time Slot →
It appears viewers are moving on from the Michael Jackson death investigation. Last night’s “Primetime: Crime” special on ABC was third in its 10pmET/PT time slot, drawing 4.85M Total Viewers and a…
July 2009
73 Ways to Become a Better Writer →
By Mary Jaksch Doing these things can help you become a better writer: 1. Become a blogger. 2. Use self-imposed word limits. 3. Accept all forms of criticism and learn to grow from it. 4. Read…
Viral Wedding on YouTube Drives Buyers to Chris... →
R&B artist Chris Brown is making money from a YouTube viral video featuring one of his songs that’s generated 12 million views so far, YouTube reported today in its corporate blog. That’s…
Inspiring Quote of the Day: Donald Barthelme →
“The not-knowing is crucial to art, is what permits art to be made. Without the scanning process engendered by not-knowing, without the possibility of having the mind move in unanticipated…
The Morning Fix: Hollywood's post-apocalyptic... →
After the coffee. Before deciding whether to see “Funny People” or “(500) Days of Summer.”
So much for the afterglow: Hollywood is obsessed with the end of the world and what…
Blogs are not Personal Journals! →
…or at least they don’t have to be.
According to Problogger’s homepage right not, most bloggers have been blogging for less than two years. At the time of me posting this, there are nearly 2800…
Friction-Free Camera Stabilizing →
By Jack Fettman
Audiences can feel they’re riding sidecar with the videographer in every scene when special attention is given to camcorder supports and stabilization systems. In keeping pace…
Venice Film Festival a longtime launching pad for... →
Last year, “The Wrestler” took the top prize of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. While star Mickey Rourke did not win the best actor award – that went to Silvio Orlando in “Giovanna’s…
Despite 'Up' and other movie hits, Disney... →
Walt Disney Co. felt the pain of the recession across the board last quarter, as revenue dropped for every division and overall net income plunged 26%.
The conglomerate’s revenue fell 7%…
Movie Projector: 'Funny People' looking... →
At the end of a difficult few months that has seen “Land of the Lost” flop and “Bruno” struggle, Universal Pictures is taking perhaps the biggest risk of the summer: That audiences are ready…
HBO Renews Trio of Series →
“Entourage,” “Hung,” “True Blood” get new orders. By Daniel Frankel Two years after taking over the controls from Chris Albrecht, HBO programming heads Richard Plepler and Michael Lombardo…
Fierce Emmy drama: Which show will win best... →
NOMINEES FOR BEST DRAMA “Big Love” — “Prom Queen” and “On Trial”; “Come Ye Saints” and “Fight or Flight”; “Outer Darkness” and “Sacrament” “Breaking Bad” — “Grilled,” “Peekaboo,” “Better Call…
Universal Makes 3-Pic Judd Apatow Deal; 'Funny... →
Judd Apatow will direct those next 3 films, so Universal will now be his helming home. Obviously, this means the studio has great faith in his pic Funny People opening this weekend which already…
Venice Film Festival unveils Golden Lion lineup... →
The Venice Film Festival has announced 23 of the two dozen films to screen in competition at the 66th edition beginning Sept. 2. The final pick will be unveiled on Sept. 5. These 24 pics will…
Support Local Film Festivals →
Just a quick reminder to support the New York International Latino Film Festival. The Contract, a film directed by David F. Mewa, screens today at 3PM at Clearview Cinemas Chelsea.
Is the Judd Apatow moment over? →
He defined the recent comic landscape. But as the hero of “Funny People” understands, no streak lasts forever
Director Mathilde De L’ecotais’ Gorgeous Short... →
Director Mathilde De L’ecotais, who specializes in culinary photography, has a minimalist style and a sense of humor that puts a fresh spin on sardines, lobster, and even fast-food salad (in a…
TLC Tinkering With 'Jon & Kate' →
Execs at TCA say the show must go on, though with no couch. By Daniel Frankel “So, how long have you worked at the White House?”
That was the question TLC president and General Manager…
HBO Renews HUNG, BLOOD & ENTOURAGE And... →
Wes Anderson + Roald Dahl + Stop Motion = This... →
American Idol Contestant Strikes a Blow for... →
Who says reality doesn’t have writers? Certainly not American Idol semi-finalist Ju’Not
Joyner (to be fair, I think the guy’s a little bitter… but bitterness aside,
he still spills the…
Pakistan: Citizen Media Vs. Print Media →
Hina Safdar at Chowrangi informs of a recent dispute between a blog vs. some journalists. The pkpolitics.com blog exposed some journalists on various corruption issues and some of them…
Font Created by A Car →
Two typographers and a pro race pilot collaborated to design a font with a car. The car movements were tracked using a custom software, designed by interactive artist Zachary Lieberman.
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Amazing Montauk Oceanfront Hamptons Home →
Having a home in the Hamptons is the American dream for wealthy families living in New York. Montauk is on of the eastern most places in the Hamptons offering seclusion and prime oceanfront…
Colorful Rooms for SummerHouse Beautiful →
For this week’s look into the House Beautiful archives, we’ve pulled a diverse collection of pics that are all about color - gorgeous color from pinks…
House in Minamimachi by Suppose Design Office →
Japanese architects Suppose Design Office have completed a residence in Matsuyama, Japan, with offset floors allowing natural light from above to penetrate each level. (more…)
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