Seeking Rougher Charms

Jul 16, 2011

reblogged from joewebster

joewebster:

I think I’m going to be sick. This is the cover of SI. Did Eddie Murray (.287) or George Brett (.305) get this? I don’t think they did and they were better players than Jeter (.270 .313). For that matter, did Craig Biggio (.281), the most recent member of the 27 player 3,000 hit club? No? Why? Because he would have sold as many SI’s as Justin Beiber sold Vanity Fairs. If I had a subscription, I’d cancel it. Pathetic.

SUMMON THE WAAAAAMBULANCE.

I think I’m going to be sick. This is the cover of SI. Did Eddie Murray (.287) or George Brett (.305) get this? I don’t think they did and they were better players than Jeter (~~.270~~ .313). For that matter, did Craig Biggio (.281), the most recent member of the 27 player 3,000 hit club? No? Why? Because he would have sold as many SI’s as Justin Beiber sold Vanity Fairs. If I had a subscription, I’d cancel it. Pathetic.

SUMMON THE WAAAAAMBULANCE.

Jul 14, 2011

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My Own Rules of Twitter

Inspired by Darren Rovell’s 100 Rules of Twitter, I thought I would come up with my own version. Here goes:

1. Do not retweet Eric Stangel.

May 25, 2011

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reblogged from flipflopflyball

flipflopflyball:

It is.

May 12, 2011

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reblogged from the20newyork

the20newyork:

The MTA is planning to revamp the way we pay to ride subways and buses. The 20s Ben Kabak—who also runs Second Avenue Sagas—sat down to discuss the proposed “E-Z Pass” method with Chuck Scarborough on Wednesday’s New York Nightly News.

Hey, I know that guy.

May 5, 2011

reblogged from epic4chan

epic4chan:

What would you do for a Klondike bar

Apr 11, 2011

As seen at a carwash on Grand St. in Williamsburg. I’m told that $40 for a Passover cleaning is actually a very good deal.

Apr 10, 2011

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reblogged from the20newyork

the20newyork:

Put Your Phones Down and Pay Attention. Ben Kabak tweeted a link to this photo, taken by Star-Ledger reporter Marc Carig, who is up in Boston for the Yankees/Red Sox game. I’d guess they would never think to put up a sign that says, “No Note Taking During Press Conference” or “No Emailing Your Editor During Press Conference.” But it brings up an interesting point. Why are officials so scared of Twitter? Is it the depth and speed? The instant reactions? A reporter can tweet a quote (in this particular instance, perhaps Terry Francona’s thoughts on his team’s abysmal start to the season), which can then be passed around and re-tweeted before the press conference is even over. Maybe they prefer the editing process provided in a normal news story. Or maybe it’s just distracting to look at the press while you’re speaking and they’re all looking down on their iPhones.

-KH

[@bkabak, @Ledger_Yankees, twitpic]

This is what I was wondering when Marc tweeted the photo yesterday. Maybe the Sox’s officials want reporters’ attention on them, but it seems that they are trying to better control the flow of news.