How to Make a Good Vacation Video: Don't
The NYT today offers some tips on how to make your vacation video just as exciting as the trip itself. Okay, yes, that's one approach. Or, a better option: never make a vacation video.
How to Talk About a Movie Without Pissing People Off
I can't wait to go see Inception this weekend, but all your chatter (thanks, Max) is threatening to ruin it for me. Can we set some rules about how to have a proper discussion about a hotly-anticipated film?
How to Survive the Heat Wave with No Air Conditioning
It's hotter than Jennifer Lopez's career in 1999 outside today and if you don't have air conditioning, you're screwed. City officials have some lame tips for beating the record-breaking heat, but we've got better suggestions. Step in and chill out.
Five Creative Ways to Survive a New York City Summer
New York City opened its public pools today to help residents cope with the record heat wave. Too bad they'll be full of squealing children. Here are some other more peaceful but equally cool ways to beat the heat.
So You Want to Be on Jersey Shore?
If you want to join MTV's ongoing reality madness, you're in luck: Open casting calls for Jersey Shore are scheduled for Sunday in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Getting on the show won't be easy though. Here are some tips.
How Lindsay Lohan Can Pull Off Wearing an Alcohol-Monitoring Bracelet
On top of her myriad problems, Lindsay Lohan now has to wear a blood-alcohol monitoring SCRAM bracelet. How is one of America's favorite fashion plates going to pull off such a thing? We have some ideas!
What to Do During Television's Off-Season
Lost is (ugh) over. So is Gossip Girl. American Idol comes to an end this week. And Glee wraps up next week. There is now nothing to watch! What the hell are we supposed with all this free time?
Attention, Cathie Black: A Reader Is Mad
Because we are Not Afraid to Be Servicey, we frequently receive emails from our out-of-touch-with-reality readers, who expect that we can put them in touch with prominent people. Today, we will. Hearst president Cathie Black: you have an angry reader.
A Few Rules for Tourists Visiting New York City This Summer
In honor of the hero who divided a strip of sidewalk along Fifth Avenue into lanes for "tourists" and "New Yorkers," we decided to put together a few tips for the masses who will be visiting New York this summer.

