Category Archives: Dinner Party Talk

American Fun – Glee Goes Gaga

Forget Lost! It’s so yesterday. Set your DVR’s for next week’s “Glee” Gaga episode, acoustic “Poker-Face” included! While the original Queen of Pop may have turned down a chance to appear on the show, I hear Lady G will make … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Chinese Walmart

Want proof of the quintessential post-modern adage “different strokes for different folks”??? Check out these things for sale at your local Chinese Walmart, including crocodile, hot & spicy beef granules, and frogs. Yum! It’s only Monday and I have my … Continue reading

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American Fun – Pac-Man turns 30!

When I was a kid, I lived to play Pac-Man. Not enough to get a Pac-Man tattoo (at left, yikes!), but certainly enough to get sore wrists and challenge my brother enough that he would turn our friendly Pac-Man competition … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Book excerpt

Just found out Simon & Schuster has posted an excerpt (Chapter 1) from Quiet Hero: Secrets of My Father’s Past, my new book with Rita Cosby. While working on the book, I had the pleasure of getting to know Rita’s … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Brain power

Studies show kids can lose up to two years of learning in the summer, and that’s just three months out of school. What about those of us who received our diplomas a really, really long time ago? Try Sporcle’s mentally … Continue reading

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American Hype – LeBron James NYC

On July 1, The Cav’s LeBron James becomes a free agent and may sign with a new team on July 8. No one is vying harder to get LeBron in their jersey than the New York Knicks. Major publications in … Continue reading

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American Fun – Glee Flash Mob

I am crossing my fingers that this will happen to me: I’ll be standing in the middle of NYC and I’ll hear the opening strains of Glee’s (Journey’s) hit, “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Suddenly, dozens of people stop checking their Blackberries … Continue reading

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Pets – Eyenimal videocam

Ever wonder what your cat or dog does while you’re away? Well, the answer to that riddle is the new “Eyenimal” video camera that your pet can wear! Capture the thrill of the hunt, the joy of napping, and just … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Kylie’s All the Lovers

This will get your weekend started with a nice beat. Guaranteed to be a big summer anthem, here’s Kylie Minogue’s next single, “All the Lovers.” (Sexy snapshot from the music video shoot at left.) Kylie’s back and her new album, … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Facebook

Facebook privacy (or lack thereof) is today’s buzz. Seems that if you’re on Facebook your information (both public and private might not be safe) given that you have to hassle through 50 settings with more than 170 options. It can … Continue reading

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