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Our Talented Photographer Friend, Charles, is Showing at Filter Mag's Barker Block Party, 9/11 Thurs.: Let's Go!

Let's go out this coming Thursday night to a FREE party by Filter magazine! Charles sent me this email flyer today. Not only will we be able to hear some new music from the West Indian Girls, we can watch some speed chess and check out some art! If anything, let's go to show our support for friend and fellow… Continue

Added by alice on September 5, 2008 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Larry David: Help a Bald Brother Out Video



A video helping to promote a telethon on ABC, NBC and CBS tonight at 8p est/pst by Stand Up to Cancer - a group trying to raise funds for cancer research. Larry David was co-creator, head writer and executive producer of Seinfeld and creator and star of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. He's… Continue

Added by alice on September 5, 2008 at 10:26am — No Comments

Jerry Seinfeld & Bill Gates in New Microsoft Ad: Huh?



Person who got it: CNET news

Person who didn't: Gizmodo



I get that we're trying to humanize Bill, that perhaps this is supposed to get us scratching our heads so we'll talk about it (you win there, Bill), but I didn't laugh… Continue

Added by alice on September 5, 2008 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

The World's Best Places to Live: Who Comes in at #1?

Survey was done by Mercer (from Wikipedia): Mercer is a human resource consulting firm, headquartered in New York City, New York, that is recognized as one of the leading business institutions in the world. It has been ranked by Vault.com, Inc. as the #1 human resource consultancy for several years running, including most recently in 2008.[1] Among all consulting… Continue

Added by alice on September 5, 2008 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

How Pixar Fosters Collective Creativity: Article in the Harvard Business Review

I've always been fascinated with this word...creativity. Who has it? How does it come about? How does a company foster it? These questions led me to pick up this month's Harvard Business Review to read "… Continue

Added by alice on September 4, 2008 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Downright Mean, Absolutely Inappropriate, But Often Times Funny: Someecards.com

Want to send a quick e-card to somebody to tell them exactly how you feel? Well, don't send these 'cause they'll get you and your friend in trouble. OK. Send them but only to their private email address so your friend doesn't get fired.



These are the tame ones.…

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Added by alice on September 4, 2008 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments

Have a Lot of Time on Your Hands? Feeling Creative?: Check Out Instructables.com

Ping Pong Ball of Lights - just some X-Mas lights and ping pong balls!



Want step-by-step instructions on how to make ordinary things extraordinary? Now, I'm not a person who's that handy with any sort of tool but I enjoy this site bc it shows me just how… Continue

Added by alice on September 4, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Damn Good Spring Rolls and a Great Cuban Sandwich at a Fabulous Marketplace: Ferry Building, SF

On Ju's recommendation we wanted to check out the Saturday morning farmer's market and then tour around the Ferry Building. We got there right around lunch time and enjoyed walking around the stalls...San Francisco's largest farmers market is held… Continue

Added by alice on September 4, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Our Favorite Masked Men...The Jabbawockeez are Back!!!: America's Best Dance Crew Tour, Cali Oct 11, 16, 18th

Now that season two of ABDC has passed I can honestly say that there wasn't a team that was as CRAZY/AWESOME as season one's Jabbawockeez! I have been anxiously waiting for them to go on tour and it was music to my years when I heard it announced on MTV! Good… Continue

Added by alice on September 4, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Frightening But Beautiful Children: London Born, Toronto Based Artist Ray Caesar

I first saw Ray Caesar's work at the Juxtapoz exhibit in Laguna Beach (see past blog… Continue

Added by alice on September 4, 2008 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

Bringing a Bit of the Viceroy into Your Home: Graham & Brown Wallpaper

As I stare at my blank white walls, I think about how great it would be to breathe some life into them. Graham & Brown teams up with some great designers to bring us some fresh and exciting wallpapers. The one pictured above is "interactive," meaning you can… Continue

Added by alice on September 3, 2008 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Just When You Think the Cameras are Off: Two Conservative Commentators on Palin



From the Huffington Post:

Wall Street Journal columnist and former Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan and former John McCain adviser, Time columnist, and MSNBC contributor Mike Murphy were caught on tape disparaging John McCain's selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential running mate.



"It's over," Noonan… Continue

Added by alice on September 3, 2008 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

How 4 Grown Adults + 1 Three Year Old Kid Do the Exploratorium, SF

Cathy is my sister Carol's best friend from junior high. Throughout high school, they were the ones who made me ditch class, dragging me out of English, driving me to Laguna Beach (while I slept int the back seat) so that we could enjoy a beautiful, sunny day in Laguna… Continue

Added by alice on September 3, 2008 at 12:30pm — 6 Comments

The Reason I'll Watch this Year's VMAs: Host Russell Brand, (MTV Sunday, Sept 7th)

Let me admit something. I am drawn to people with dark pasts. People who have somehow risen from the grave, been given multiple chances at life and managed to climb out of their dark hole to become something in this world. (Think Robert Downey Jr.)



I've watched the Britney/Russell Brand promo spots for the VMAs and besides being happy that Britney is… Continue

Added by alice on September 3, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

When Food Triumphs Over Decor But Dessert Disappoints: Osha Thai Noodle Cafe, SF

Osha Thai was recommended by our friend and Met member, Roro. We chose the original location at 696 Geary Street because it happened to be the closest one to our hotel. (There are a total of 5 Osha Thais in SF.)… Continue

Added by alice on September 2, 2008 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

Hotel Palomar, San Francisco.

Traveling around from place to place, I've developed a love for nice boutique hotels. Doesn't have to be fancy schmancy, just give me the necessities - a shower with good water pressure and a comfortable bed with just hard enough pillows and I'm a happy woman. Throw in free wi-fi, premium bath products, and some good design elements and now you've given me an… Continue

Added by alice on September 2, 2008 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

Yuka Has Fabulous Taste!: Eating Delicious Greek Food and Meeting Mini Orlando Bloom at Kokkari, San Francisco

One of the best things about this site is that we can quickly get great restaurant recommendations from our most trusted friends. I put up this forum question - "SAN FRANCISCO! Recommendations on places to eat, sleep, play..." and… Continue

Added by alice on August 30, 2008 at 11:30am — 6 Comments

Good Sushi at a Modern Joint in the OC!: Lovely Dinner with My Favorite Cuz at Wasa Sushi, Irvine

Cuz Kara and I went to Wasa Sushi Thursday night in Irvine to catch up and hang out. Let me preface this post by telling you that I'm a HUGE sushi fan - nothing beats salmon eggs popping in my mouth and that creamy, velvety sea urchin resting on my tongue. I will hate on you if you think california rolls are sushi...calling me a biatch but don't call yourself a… Continue

Added by alice on August 30, 2008 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Sister Entrepreneurs Who Beautifully Blend Their Skills Together: Interview with Hello! Lucky Stationery Founders

One of the main reasons I've been so excited to come to SF was to see these amazing entrepreneurs from Hello! Lucky. I was first introduced to them by Jeannie Savage from Details Details, my wedding coordinator and friend,… Continue

Added by alice on August 30, 2008 at 12:00am — 6 Comments

A Self-Taught Rebel Artist: Maurizio Cattelan Pushes Boundaries

(A stuffed squirrel apparently shooting itself at a kitchen table.)



Maurizio Cattelan is one of those artists that we can't help but like. The bad boy of the art world, Maurizio is an Italian born, self-taught artist who rides the fine line between funny and disturbing.



Here's a great line from… Continue

Added by alice on August 29, 2008 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

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