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VIDEO: Mila Kunis Helps Out Nervous Interviewer

Written by Pat's Papers | Tuesday, 5 March 2013 9:14 AM

Mila Kunis is so nice, she’ll even help out a struggling reporter who’s trying to interview her. Check out the actress walk her nervous interviewer through an awkward 6 minutes.

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The 2013 Metrocard Math: $50 is the Magic Number

Written by Pats Papers | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 11:08 AM

In a sequel to my public service post of 2011, I’ve calculated the refill amounts that will prevent the frustration of having a few cents stranded on your pay-per-ride Metrocard.

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Check Out Pat on ‘Golden Boy’ Premiere

Written by Pat's Papers | Tuesday, 26 February 2013 8:14 AM

I’m going to be on TV this morning and this evening. Many months ago, producers from CBS called and asked NY1 if we could record a newscast about the events on the pilot episode of their cop show, “Golden Boy.”

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Starbucks Alter Ego: “Auntie Goney”

Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 25 February 2013 9:13 AM

After a bit of a dry spell, we received this gem from a reader named Antigoni. Amazing.

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Pat’s Papers Vacation

Written by Pat's Papers | Friday, 15 February 2013 8:55 AM

We’re taking a break over here at Pat’s Papers to enjoy some family time. There will be no Pat’s Picks from Friday, February 15 to Friday, February 22. We’ll be back to our regular schedule Monday, February 25 and hope to see you then!

Back on Monday

Written by Pat's Papers | Friday, 8 February 2013 8:02 AM

As the white stuff starts to pile up and the NY1 live coverage of the storm rolls on, we’re a little distracted and taking a snow day here at Pat’s Papers. We’ll be back to our regular schedule on Monday, February 8—see you then and stay warm!

WATCH: Acoustic Gangnam

Written by Pat's Papers | Friday, 8 February 2013 7:50 AM

Don’t get me wrong—I think the whole Psy thing has been a lot of fun. But while an off-the-cuff horsey dance would’ve made me smile six months ago, today it would most likely garner a (well-meaning) eye roll.  Which is why I thought I would find this acoustic version of “Gangnam Style” annoying rather than endearing. But I was pleasantly surprised.

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Race to the Top of the Empire State Building

Written by Pat's Papers | Thursday, 7 February 2013 7:36 AM

Last night, I conquered a landmark. My main goal during yesterday’s media “race” at the annual Empire State Buidling Run-Up was to simply to finish with a respectable time. And I think I accomplished that by making it to the top in just under 22 minutes.

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Pat’s Favorite Super Bowl Ads

Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 4 February 2013 9:23 AM

From Oreo’s hilarious whisper fight in the library to the classic narration from an old Paul Harvey radio broadcast, repurposed for Dodge Ram’s Super Bowl spot, here are my favorite ads from last night’s big game:

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VIDEO: Starbucks Alter Egos at Home

Written by Pat's Papers | Friday, 1 February 2013 7:43 AM

SNL took our Starbucks Alter Egos to a new level in a very funny skit last weekend. Check out the Verismo, an at-home coffee machine that replicates, down to the customer service, a trip to Starbucks.

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• 5/21 ‘Monstrous’ Twister Devastates Oklahoma
  
• 5/20 ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Gains Popularity