Monthly Archives: April 2008

SEAN BELL

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Julianne

Quickly, because I have no time, but must comment: the acquittal of three NYPD who emptied 50 bullets into Sean Bell, an unarmed black man, on the eve of his wedding, is a national tragedy. A travesty, too. I was … Continue reading →

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DEAR AMERICAN MONEY,

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Julianne

Thank you for coming back to me. I know you… I know where you stand… I know what you represent and what you are worth. I stick my card into the machine, and you come back with the actual numbers, … Continue reading →

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LYKKLE BIT

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Julianne

We can’t stop listening to this in the office. Definitely the highlight of SXSW was seeing Lykke Li play her kazoo / triangle / peace sign necklace and Saul Williams and David Banner at our space in quick succession. B.O.B. … Continue reading →

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POINT BEING

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Julianne

I bet Brandy is super freaked out by her brother’s whatever-whatever. But sure would like to hear an album about it. Word to Will C.

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OK WAIT

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Julianne

I can’t just leave it at that. This is Ray J Norwood, Brandy’s little brother. Me and Will, fellow hardcore Brandy fan, were marvelling at this today. I mean, donde esta Brandy? Yes she is dealing with the unfortunate circumstances … Continue reading →

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SIGN OF TIMES

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Julianne

It’s telling that everytime I say “We’re closing the magazine” to non-mag folks they think I mean “our mag is ending” rather than what I really mean “this issue is finishing up and going to print.” Everyone: unless someone tells … Continue reading →

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NOTES FROM A RECESSION

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Julianne

Ran into my friend who works for a major newsmagazine (hint it ain’t Newsweek). They’re laying people off left and right, with little to no notice, so the press doesn’t get wind of it. They’re trying to save the magazine. … Continue reading →

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FINI aka MO GETS HER LIFE BACK

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Julianne

The New York Underground Film Festival starts—and ends—this week. Read original director Ed Park on the fest in the Voice this week, and congratulations to festival director Mo Johnston aka my roommate for running things in both the actual and … Continue reading →

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