Recently I’ve also had a bout of miserable encounters with Paypal and their policies with transferring money into a bank account. I’m helping a friend set up her account and apparently if the bank account information is entered incorrectly more than twice, there’s no way to get your money unless you accept getting it in…
Living in cities challenges anyone to learn how to deal with difficult people and situations. I have been dealing with a cigarette and pot smoke situation that hasn’t been resolved for over four years. I am learning how ineffective our city’s 311 system for Citizen Complaints has been dealing with this addictive and rageaholic superintendent…
Congratulations to Fotki! One of CNET’s Top 100 finalist! Vote for them today!http://www.webware.com/html/ww/100/2007/media.html
Thursday, June 7th was an exciting day as I had my credit card cancelled due to an unauthorized purchase for $847.44 at Woolworth’s in the UK. Well, *somebody’s* got an awful lot of new tube socks! Harumph!
On June 1 Angelwish turned 8 years old. Learn more about this significant organization helping children with Aids.
Happy Rainy Friday Cyber Scenesters! Well, I have been remiss in writing and my last missive, on June 25th, was short of skimpy, so herewith I shall attempt to divulge in various and sundry topics. It’s very exciting when people in your path becoming increasingly (and deservedly) successful Case in point is James Sanders who’s…
Well, as advertised, the May “Cocktails with Courtney” on May 30 was Memorable. There was an international mix of attendees ranging from Barcelona, Paris, Wall Street, France, Connecticut, Wiliamsburg, Jackson Heights and the East Village! Based on a stellar review of the incredible protein ice cream bars L’essence in my December 22nd issue (http://www.pulitzer.com/thecyberscene/2006/12/pulitzercomment-adieu-2006.html), L’essence…
There’s always something new at Rockefeller Center and while they were in process of tearing down The Players golfing course expo, they carted in a giraffe, an ostrich and a baby zebra for a fashion segment on “Safari.”On Google Video: nbcsafari.wmv
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking to Uli Schmid-Maybach — who called from Germany — about all of his philanthropic and business ventures. Uli is the great-grandson of Dr. Wilhelm Maybach, who with business partner Gottlieb Daimler, developed the first Mercedes car. Wilhelm was orphaned at the age of 10. Drawing and making designs…
While I didn’t see many ITPers or fellow Tischers that I knew, for that matter at the NYU Reunion on Saturday, May 12th, I had a fabulous time dancing with Gallatin grad (and actor) Christopher King (http://www.apologist-movie.com/) and Tisch alum (teacher/actor) Christine Drayer. The food wasn’t too bad and I even got up close and…