Sesame Street answers the question ‘What is a career?' with the help of Sonia Sotomayor. Pros: Cool profession, breakout from gender roles, dream big Cons: Teleprompter reading, settling on one career, no substantive information about how getting into law school isn’t easy and costs a lot of money and might not even result in a… Continue reading
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Official Time Lapse of Barclays Center This is 6 blocks from my apartment; I can see it from my roof. So far, only impact I notice is a ton of traffic and increased speeding vehicles. Only time will tell what it does to local businesses, development, crime, economy, trash, and demographics.(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
You can win $50!
This isn’t a scam! Cast your second vote of the week for Pre-Recorded Late Night and be entered to win! And you know what, I’ll throw in a little something special if you vote for one of my episodes, because that’s the kind of briber I am! You can also tune into the LIVE show… Continue reading You can win $50!
Recognizing what homeless really means
During the recent storm, thousands and thousands of people lost their homes either permanently or for an extended period of time. These people span the socioeconomic spectrum; many have assets, good jobs, and degrees from a university. They are, by definition, homeless. The HUD definition of homelessness includes: People who are living in a place… Continue reading Recognizing what homeless really means
Interview with Robin Gelfenbien: Comedienne and Storyteller
Last month, I had the pleasure of performing in Adam Wade’s Whatever Happened To The Nerds storytelling show alongside the very talented and hilarious Robin Gelfenbien. She hosts and performs in a bunch of shows every month, has friends who are tax attorneys, and has been spotted on numerous occasions in a hot dog truck.… Continue reading Interview with Robin Gelfenbien: Comedienne and Storyteller
You have homework.
Part I: Educate yourself and then Part II: GO VOTE TOMORROW and then Part III: Make sure your friends go vote too.You have homework.
A working gun has been made using a 3-D printer.
I saw this article and was not surprised at all; I’ve been fearing this for months. via halphillips: I really think this is something we’re going to hear a LOT more about over the next few years. It is now possible to buy a printer that will let you make your own guns. This is not… Continue reading A working gun has been made using a 3-D printer.
Want to help NYC recover from the storm, but don’t know how?
If you’re here in person: You can volunteer. NYC Service is the hub, but organizations like New York Cares also have projects in all 5 boroughs, and even have a special section of their website for disaster recovery. There are also great lists to monitor through Brokelyn and Time Out New York, which they’re keeping… Continue reading Want to help NYC recover from the storm, but don’t know how?
Voting Tuesday: know where and who’s on the ballot
Voting Tuesday: know where and who's on the ballot
New NYC Fresh Food Pack Launches!
A new set of 10 recipes, cooking tips, and kids fun has arrived! Get your free digital copy of the NYC Green Cart Fresh Food Pack here, or see if you can snag one at your local Green Cart vendor. And, if you cook any of the recipes, let me know how it goes! This has been a… Continue reading New NYC Fresh Food Pack Launches!
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