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Funny, NYC, Sports

C’mon LeBron

Jun 03. 2010

On July 1, LeBron James will officially become a free agent. Will he stay in Cleveland? Or do the rumors of Chicago have merit? I thought that my hopes of New York gaining the two-time MVP had long dissipated, but the city has made it clear that we're not out of the running yet. Along with a C'mon LeBron website, a Facebook page and a Twitter hashtag, the Big Apple is making an all-out effort to convince King James to come join the Knicks. The city has even released a video, featuring Mayor Michael Bloomberg! Did Bloomberg just quote the Bible? Oh, no he didn't! He may be a multi-billionaire with a media empire, but I always knew he has a good sense of humor. (And I know...

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Information, NYC

What if it were MY home?

Jun 03. 2010

If It Was My Home is a simple website that overlays the BP oil spill over any location on earth. Its default setting centers in on your location based on your IP address, so the devastation really hits home. I see, read, and hear about the tragic spill every day but never quite realized the immensity of its spread until now. It's scary knowing that the area it covers is now bigger than some U.S. states. Via Flowing Data. P.S. — Not to make light of the situation, but does anyone else think the spread of the oil looks like Yoshi? ...

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Blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Web

Your Preferred Commenting Medium

Jun 03. 2010

If there is one thing that all bloggers have in common, it is that they want to be read. And let's face it; receiving comments can be pretty addictive too. It then comes as no surprise that you will find a blogger publicizing his/her site by linking to new posts via Facebook and Twitter. Heck, I'm guilty of this too — I used to post links to new entries on Facebook and Twitter. I no longer do this. Why? Because more often than not, I would receive more comments on Facebook or Twitter than on my blog. Am I the only blogger who has had this problem? I understand why people choose to comment on Facebook or Twitter instead of on the blog itself: convenience. But I personally prefer...

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NYC, Personal, Sports

The 2010 NBA Finals

Jun 03. 2010

Basketball has always been my favorite sport. Maybe it was the plethora of basketball manga I read while growing up (Slam Dunk, anyone?). Or perhaps I am a victim of reverse psychology, because standing at a mere 5'1" I have a severe disadvantage in the sport. It's no big news that my favorite team has not been playing well for the better part of the decade. However, I grew up in NY during the Knicks' glory days (at least for my generation), and so I remain loyal to my Knickerbockers. I cried when they lost the 1999 NBA Finals, and still hold a grudge against the Spurs and Tim Duncan for this reason. And the day I met Allan Houston was...

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