Cousin Kathryn Hahn Gets Her Due
In the spirit of Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Kristen Wiig, Sarah Silverman, Catherine O'Hara and others, Kathryn Hahn is fast becoming one of Hollywood's sophisticated, smart, top-shelf funny girls.
Pantone iPhone 4 Cases
A huge part of the appeal of the iPhone 4 is the gadget's sophisticated, simple and sexy design. I'm not one for cases that mask the phone's design, using a clear plastic case that showcases the beauty of the phone…
Why Work Doesn’t Happen At Work
Software entrepreneur Jason Fried, co-founder of 37signals and co-author of The New York Times bestseller REWORK, talks at TEDxMidwest in October 2010 about his theory of why real work actually doesn't get done at the office. He outlines the main…
On World AIDS Day: Remembering Brian Campbell
Though I only knew Brian Campbell for a short time, he left a permanent imprint on my life. My time with him was one of the most worthwhile experiences I've ever had. But like all things worth having, my time with him was temporary. It was a gift.
Charlie Townsend’s Speakerphone, 2.0
When I was a kid, the speakerphone on Charlie's Angels was one of the coolest things I had ever seen. Bosley and the girls would talk to Charlie without holding a phone. A company called ALIPH® has created Charlie's speakerphone on steroids: JAMBOX. I want one.
Smartphone Courtesy
I don't agree with the method of the guy in Philadelphia who shot a man during "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" on Christmas 2008 because he wouldn't shut up, but I definitely see his point, which is: Turn off the gadgets, shut the f@# up, or stay home.
The Diner Project
I have a small obsession with the old-school diner, an endangered species in NYC. They're dropping like flies, so I try to get a photograph of them before they go away. The photo below is a picture of La Bonbonniere…
Haunting Tour of Abandoned Six Flags New Orleans
This video is an absolutely stunning and haunting tour of Six Flags New Orleans, which was abandoned after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The beautiful video was shot in October 2010 by photographer, cinematographer and editor Teddy Smith. The park will be demolished and sold for scrap metal in January 2011.
PHOTO: Shining Star Diner
A new addition to The Diner Project: The Shining Star Diner on Amsterdam + West 78th Street, now closed.
Photo of The Day: Howard Johnson's in Times Square
Howard Johnson's in Times Square, northwest corner of West 46th + Broadway. I took this photo shortly after HoJo's announced its closing. It was demolished and has been replaced with an American Eagle store.