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Sandy + Hallelujah + Sandler.
Written by Pats Papers | Thursday, 13 December 2012 9:13 AM
The chorus was “Hallelujah, Sandy Screw Ya.” The lyrics from Adam Sandler at last night’s 12/12/12 concert provided a surprisingly comprehensive look back at the news events of the past year in New York City.
What’s Up with John Travolta’s Christmas Album?
Written by Pat's Papers | Friday, 7 December 2012 9:12 AM
And the award for oddest Christmas video goes to…John Travolta. Twitter was abuzz with the letters “WTF” yesterday after the actor teamed up with his Grease co-star Olivia newton John to release a Christmas album. (The duo also gets points for the worst album cover of the year.) The first single, accompanied by a bizarre low-budget music video, has just been released and there are so many odd things about it—besides the fact that it’s their first collaboration in decades and they come up with a song that I could have written—that Vulture put together a top ten list.
Pat’s Media Diet
Written by Pat's Papers | Thursday, 6 December 2012 8:59 AM
Want to read about what I spend my day reading? You’re in luck. I recently divulged my media diet to the folks at the Atlantic Wire, who were nice enough to call me “New York’s favorite Canadian.” I walk through my In the Papers preparation and discuss the various columnists I find indispensable.
VIDEO: Look at the Instagram, Nickelback Style
Written by Pat's Papers | Thursday, 6 December 2012 8:14 AM
College Humor has done it again. Their new single “Look at this Instagram” has had me laughing all morning. Recorded as a Nickelback parody, it features two growly Instagram addicts showing off their feeds: Puttin’ glases on a cat/I’m the first one to think of that; Everyone look at my feet/Get jealous that I’m at the beach.
Starbucks Alter Ego: “Kale”
Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 26 November 2012 8:15 AM
Today’s Starbucks Alter Ego comes from Tracie. We’re not sure what she was wearing when this photo was snapped, but apparently, she looked a little green to the barista on duty.
How Many Balloons Does it Take to Fly Your House?
Written by Pat's Papers | Wednesday, 21 November 2012 10:02 AM
So yesterday, we featured a story on Pat’s Picks about a man named Jonathan Trappe, who used 215 helium balloons to lift a 3,727-pound house in New Mexico this weekend, and go for a two-hour flight. Inspired by the movie “Up,” Trappe’s trip did some inspiring of its own.
Starbucks Alter Ego: “Aria?”
Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 19 November 2012 9:23 AM
Today’s Starbucks Alter Ego comes from Iris, who gives her barista “points for trying.”
$5K For Sandy Relief
Written by Pat's Papers | Wednesday, 14 November 2012 7:45 PM
Thank you to everyone who help make last night’s Trivia for Sandy Relief a great success—and a great time! Organized by Trivworks, we managed to raise more than $5,000, money that will be split between two organizations—the The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, and Brooklyn Community Foundation Recovery Fund. There are so many people to thank I had to make a list:
Mark Your Calendar: Play Trivia for Sandy Relief 11/13
Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 12 November 2012 9:27 AM
Just a reminder that our Trivia Night to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts is taking place this Tuesday (November 13th) at the Bell House in Brooklyn. Tickets are only $15 and the entire ticket price will be donated to the Sandy relief effort. Read on for a video message from Pat and TrivWorks founder, David Jacobson.
Monocle Interview: State of the News
Written by Pat's Papers | Friday, 9 November 2012 7:38 AM
I just did an interview with Monocle. It was a wide-ranging affair. We talked about everything from news aggregation to the changing times for media. Host Frederick Bernas asked me if I thought traditional forms of media still have a place in the digital landscape we now inhabit. How NY1 differs from the majority of cable news shows, and of course, what time I wake up in the morning.
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