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SPiN opens in Hollywood
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Epic Hollywood nights await you. The wildly famous NYC nightspot SPiN is to town. SPiN Hollywood at Mondrian features DJs, table tennis and owner/promoter Susan Sarandon.
First, some background: last year, a band of nightlife pioneers (one being Susan...[Read on] |
Who Should Ghostwrite Christine O’Donnell’s Book?
| Yesterday, word broke that unsuccessful senatorial candidate Christine O’Donnell had landed a book deal, a boon to both contemporary literature and bars in the vicinity of M.F.A. classrooms. “You heard the spin about the 2010 elections. It's t...[Read on] |
Susan Sarandon launches SPiN in New York City
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Last month I wrote a post about the growth of Ping Pong. Turns out that the sport is hotter than ever.
Now comes word that actress Susan Sarandon has taken on a new role - that of investor in SPiN, a Ping-Pong parlor that just opened its doors in New...[Read on] |
Table tennis (aka Ping Pong) bounces back
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Maybe it was the film Balls of Fury (or maybe not) but Ping Pong is definitely back. The last time I played, it was at a holiday resort and it was raining (obviously).
Last week, two time Olympic table tennis champion Zhang Yining came back from two s...[Read on] |
Lifetime orders three cop pilots
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I do think Lifetime needs to get back into the real drama business. The shows aside from Drop Dead Diva and Army Wives has not been very stellar or interesting of late. (Army Wives even at times veers into the way too mushy territory)
They’ve order...[Read on] |
Spin Cycle: The newest bike trends
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Bike culture has become more and more pervasive. Now that commuting via bike and fixed gear cycling have become practically mainstream, what’s next in the two-wheeled world?
Synchronized Cycling: Dancing with your bike was lionized way back in 1986 whe...[Read on] |
It’s Complicated
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If you are a Nancy Meyers fan the good news for you is that It’s Complicated will make you happy, but if you have issues with Nancy Meyers and her filmmaking style this one won’t sway you her way. It’s Complicated is pure Nancy Meyers for better o...[Read on] |
Flying Somewhere? Tips for Healthy In-Flight Travel
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Taking a plane can mean a lot of things: the beginning of an exciting vacation, the means by which you travel home from college, the place where one might run over notes before an out-of-town business meeting.
Whatever flying means to you, it doesn’...[Read on] |
Flying Somewhere? Tips for Healthy In-Flight Travel
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Taking a plane can mean a lot of things: the beginning of an exciting vacation, the means by which you travel home from college, the place where one might run over notes before an out-of-town business meeting.
Whatever flying means to you, it doesn’t h...[Read on] |
From the Editor’s Desk: Fight Panic Attacks
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The room suddenly starts to spin, your stomach hits the floor, and your heart is racing at an accelerated pace. You can’t focus your eyes and your breathing becomes heavy and uncomfortable.
You start to believe you won’t be able to inhale deeply agai...[Read on] |
WPS: Bruised, Battered But Still Kicking
| WPS rang in Year Two with promise and optimism. Season ticket sales were reportedly up 15% from last year, commitment from local sponsors had increased, eight franchises were back in the fray – including two debutantes, each squad had been bolstered by ...[Read on] |
10 Christmas gifts that cost practically nothing
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While you are making your Christmas list this holiday season, you may think to yourself “How am I going to afford to get anybody anything?” I know this thought has scrolled repetitively through my mind several times these last couple of weeks.
Being ...[Read on] |
Spotlight on Abigail Smith: 26-Year-Old Breast Cancer Survivor
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Although October is officially Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is an important subject that deserves attentive recognition every month of the year.
Cancer is a word that no one ever wants to hear spoken about themselves, nor about a family member, a co...[Read on] |
Christmas Confections: Three Simple Delicious Cookie Recipes
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This is certainly the most wonderful time of the year. Houses, businesses, and trees are all glowing with glittering lights reflecting the warmth felt deep within the soul of many people around the globe.
Triumphant carols are echoes of holidays past, bu...[Read on] |
Which reality show stars to follow and which ones to forget
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Why are reality TV shows so addicting? For starters, they claim to be completely unscripted, which means every scenario that is filmed on screen is the product of actual events taking place. A catfight on America’s Next Top Model really does involve hai...[Read on] |
Best of ‘09: Forming a community, WomenTalkSports.com
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This post is the start of a series this week in the WomenTalkSports.com network titled “Best of ‘09.” Throughout this week, our community will be posting about their favorite moments in women’s sports in 2009.
There’s no doubt, 2009 was an exci...[Read on] |
Today's dramatic duo: Chrysler joins Fiat AND declares bankruptcy!
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We've been following the "carpocalyse" for months now, watching to see what would happen with automotive giants General Motors and Chrysler. Today's big news came with twice the jaw-dropping effect, as Chrysler announced that it will merge with Italian au...[Read on] |
Spotlight on Lindsey Calla: Creator of Saucy Glossie
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They are easy to find and walk the streets of New York City, London and L.A. every single day. They are young and brazen, bold and beautiful, and ready to tackle any challenge before them.
They are aspiring fashionistas -full of hopeful promise and new t...[Read on] |
Presentation from Panel on Abortion in Popular Culture
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Last week I moderated a panel on abortion and popular culture at the National Abortion Federation annual meeting. It was amazing and humbling to be in a place with people who put themselves on the line each and every day when they go to work because the...[Read on] |
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