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Great women writers, incredible gamer/avatar comparison shots, summer movie posters, infographics, and more…

Some faves from the past few days: The unaired Tina Fey “Great Women Writers Throughout History” sketch is pretty awesome. The fact that the line “Agatha Christie? I’ll tell you ‘whodunit?’ – NOBODY!” never went on television is heartbreaking. A … Continue reading

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Reflecting on 2010

The end of the year is a time of top 10 lists, thoughts on the past, and hopes for the future. Since I’m a fan of lists, here are 10 things I learned this year: There’s absolutely nothing more painful … Continue reading

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Some things I like of late…

Here are some of my favorite links, etc, from the past few weeks: Sheryl Sandberg’s TED Talk on Women in Business is a must watch. Serious Eats defends foie gras – not that some of us cared whether it was … Continue reading

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Some things I’ve been meaning to share

Okay, I’ve been meaning to post these for a bit. Each link is something I toyed with giving its own post. But I’m busy with work and too lazy to take the time. Click the links… you’ll enjoy. Something that … Continue reading

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Listography: 5 Things I Discovered this Summer

Pretzel M&Ms – if at all possible, they’re even better than the sum of their parts. A colleague informed me that there hasn’t really been a successful candy launch in the past 50 years.  Apparently Take Five comes closest and … Continue reading

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Return of Listography!

It’s been a while since I made a solid list, but here we go. 5 Things I Love Boston Rob. So you should be watching Survivor Heroes v. Villains if you enjoy some of the most fascinating physical and psychological … Continue reading

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Listography: Career Planning

This past week, certain aspects of my job made me think about what could have been if I’d pursued other career paths.  However, I realize that the jobs I’m most interested in probably don’t play to my strengths.  In a … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Special Listography: 5 Things I Love & 5 Things I Don’t

It’s a very special holiday version of Listography, kiddos!  I’ve just returned from an excellent time in Port Washington and wanted to share with you some things I love and things I don’t… 5 Things I Love Stuffing & Mashed … Continue reading

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Listography: 5 Things I Love & 5 Things I Don’t

Omigosh, kiddos, have I got some lists for you. 5 Things I Love Diablo Cody is making a Sweet Valley High movie! Did I love Juno?  No.  Did I read SVH?  No.  Will I see this movie opening weekend?  Yes!  … Continue reading

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Celebrating the birth of the Boss

Today is Bruce’s 60th and fans at Mental Floss put together this AWESOME list of 60 things you should know (and probably didn’t) about Bruce Springsteen.  The whole list is worth a read, but I was particularly grateful that it … Continue reading

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Return of Listography: 5 More Things I Love and 5 More Things I Don’t

5 More Things I Love Yoohoo (the chocolate drink). Every once in a while when I’m tipsy, I buy some and I think “wow, this is delicious, I should drink this all the time.”  And then I don’t have it … Continue reading

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Listography: 5 Things I Love & 5 Things I Don’t

I like making lists.  Here are two.  I might do more another time if you all enjoy. 5 Things I Love Flavored mayonnaises and aiolis. Ummm, dip my sandwich in something creamy/spicy/delicious?  Don’t mind if I do!  I will seriously … Continue reading

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And also…

A burger update (since it IS National Burger Month). Mike shared this article about the Burger of the Month Club (or BOTM — pronounced “bottom”).  Here are there top 10 burgers in New York City: The Favorites These are the … Continue reading

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The different kinds of people there are

Elena shared this with me last week… and it’s amazing.  It’s a list of all the different kinds of people there are.  Here are some examples, but you really really need to read the whole thing: People Who Don’t Watch … Continue reading

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The good news is the Yankees are #3 on the Yahoo! Sports Power Rankings

The bad news is the first and second teams are also in the AL East: 1. Tampa Bay Rays (97-65) – View so different from top, Maddon forced to change prescription on Clark Kent knockoffs. 2. Boston Red Sox (95-67) … Continue reading

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Shockingly accurate

Via Buzzfeed

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Proving that the funniest parts of Letterman’s Top 10 lists are the parts Letterman doesn’t write

The Edge adlibs on #5:

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What you missed on my family listserve

If you were related to me or if you marry me or Unmarried Brother, then you too could be on the best family listserve ever.  (I am very aware that I may have just sealed my spinster fate). Anyway, let’s … Continue reading

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Zagat lists the best burgers in NYC

And they are found at: DuMont/DuMont Burger Shake Shack burger joint Corner Bistro Island Burgers & Shakes (where’d this come from???) J.G. Melon (no comment) Zagat’s Article w/ mini reviews.

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Chicago tops another list!

Married Brother and New Sister have been trying to convince me that Chicago is better than New York.   Sadly, when it comes to food, coldness, and baseball, 2008 has been Chicago’s year. Forbes has put Chicago on top of … Continue reading

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