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Sony Announces Launch Of 3D TV's

Get ready…before you know it you will be watching Avatar and Alice In Wonderland in 3D just the way you saw it in theatres, but in the comfort of your own home.  Sony just announced that it will launch its line of 3D tv sets on June 10th.

Sony’s first 3D TV will be a 46-inch model that retails for 350,000 yen or $3,875. That price sounds pretty steep at first, but Sony’s set will come with two p...

Notorious BIG Remembered

Yesterday (3/9) was thirteen years since the death of Christopher Wallace (aka the Notorious BIG, aka Biggie Smalls, aka Biggie).  In 1997, the Notorious BIG was gunned down in a hail of bullets in Los Angeles, CA.  He was shot while riding in his SUV leaving a Vibe Magazine after-party.  At the time, Biggie was only twenty-four years old.  It was a time when the East Coast and...

The Godiva Chocolate Martini

It is starting to warm up, but we are still far away from Mojito & bathing suit season. With that in mind, how about something that is definitely not for the calorie micro-managers, but man is it sweet and delicious. We are talking about a timeless classic, the Godiva Chocolate Martini.

1 1/2 shots Godiva® chocolate liqueur

1 1/2 shots creme de cacao

1/2 shot vodka

2 1/2 shots half-and-half

Mix al...

You Don't Need To Go Downtown To Lounge

I think there is a common misconception when it comes to nightlife, that one has to go downtown to find all the spots that have a lounge feel to them.  The majority of these places may be downtown, but there are definitely a few that people overlook.  One place in particular is The Auction House.

Located at 300 East 89 ^th St. at 2 ^nd Avenue, The Auction House is a local favorite on the Upper ...

Halderman Pleads Guilty in Letterman Extortion Plot

Former 48 Hours producer Robert Halderman 52, plead guilty to grand larceny yesterday at the Manhattan Court House downtown. Halderman was arrested and charged with attempting to extort 2 million dollars from talk show host David Letterman  threatening to go public about his extramarital affairs. 

In exchange for his plea, Halderman who was facing up to 15 years in prison if found guilty by t...

Vegas Baby, Vegas!!!

My favorite vacation/travel destination for business or pleasure is Las Vegas.  There is absolutely nothing about this town that I don’t like.  The lights, the action, the vibe…I can go on and on.  I was lucky enough to be in Vegas at the beginning of January for the Consumer Electronics Show which is I believe, the biggest convention of the year.  It was incredible to see the ne...

Marquee- Hype or Hoax?

Like any Manhattanite who has explored the top party locations that this fine city has to offer, I have found myself at Marquee with mixed feelings, and I am not the only one. With that in mind, let’s separate fact from fiction here and discuss the West Chelsea hotspot that has been at the top of the social pecking order for quite some time.

Marquee is an architectural masterpiece with its two-level ...

Ariel Aberg-Riger

Ariel Aberg-Riger is a young, very talented painter and illustrator who's work is not surprisingly getting a lot of attention.  Her illustrations are fresh, interesting and with minimal use of detail pack a lot of punch. They have a very new-age, effortlessly chic "east villagey" type appeal.  

Born in New York, Ariel Aberg-Riger grew up around LA, went to high school on Martha's Vine...

Hip Hop Legend Guru Suffers Heart Attack

Legendary Hip hop front-man GURU is currently in a coma after suffering a heart attack. GURU (which stands for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) along with DJ Premiere make up Gang Starr . Well known around the world as one of the most authentic hip hop acts around.

Originally from Boston, Guru (Keith Elam) migrated to Brooklyn in the 80’s where he made an immediate impact on the fast growing hip hop ...