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TV TimeZ - May 31

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:26:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?

The CW: Breaking Pointe at 8p, The Catalina
Discovery Channel: Final Offer at 10p
HISTORY: Mountain Men at 10p
WE tv: L.A. Hair at 10pFOX: Touch at 8p
We tv: Mary Mary at 9p

ABC: Duets, Rookie Blue
NBC: The Office, America's Got Talent

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:21:00 +0000

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You people made me laugh today:

Maggie DiVita

‎100% just thought Martin Short was Clay Aiken on Live with Kelly. Yikes.

Ariana Stavroula

Watching a mutant rat munch on a 5 foot mountain of garbage bags reminds me why NYC is not for everyone.

Becky Vieira

For some unbeknownst reason, I just ate a McDinner. Now I have a McMigraine and I feel like I'm going to McVomit. Thank you, America's Kitchen.

Arlene Altschuler

I'm pretty sure that when you have to walk 2 blocks outta the way to get to your car just to dodge a confrontational client whom you don't event get paid to see, it's time to find a new internship.

Dorothy Robinson Scott

My pre-maternity shorts are a bit tight. If only some magazine would do a feature on how some celebrity got her body back post baby...

TV TimeZ - May 30

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:49:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?

ABC Family: Melissa & Joey at 8p
CBS: Dogs in the City at 8p
CW: America’s Next Top Model at 9p
HISTORY: Hatfields & McCoys at 9p
TLC: Toddlers & Tiaras at 10p
FOX: So You Think You Can Dance
NBC: 2012 Stanley Cup Final: Los Angeles Kings at New Jersey Devils

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:12:00 +0000

You people made me laugh today:

Ari Bernstein

Being early is fine but being late is a huge and I mean huge character flaw. At some point your not fashionable just an asshole.

Mary Pryor

Some of ya'll need to relax on the Facebook photo share button and get that Pinterest account going STAT. #sheesh #abitmuch

Lauryn Kahn

If someone texts you back "k", they hate you.

Jason Schwab

I think when I see people's vacation pictures on Facebook, I get jealous because for some reason my brain thinks they're doing this activity all the time, while I'm stuck at work, but really most people have these experiences in small doses. Take my photo at Tenaya Lake that people were commenting on/liking recently. We literally spent only 20 minutes at Tenaya Lake, but people got jealous anyway, like we decided to move there. It's an odd effect.

Becky Vieira

No, really... You should absolutely get a few more cats. — with Jason Lu.

Kristen DiVita-Sterople

As the hot weather moves in lets remember- just because it comes in your size does not mean it fits, or that you should wear it.

Jennifer Caluri

productive weekend, I got DVR down to zero

TV TimeZ - May 29

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:38:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?

The CW: The Catalina at 8p
Cooking Channel: Roadtrip with G. Garvin at 9p
HGTV: HGTV Design Star at 9p
TLC: What Not to Wear at 9p; Big Brooklyn Style at 10p
Investigation Discovery: Reel Crime/Real Story at 10p
Comedy: Workaholics at 1030pABC: Cougar Town at 8p, 20/20
The CW: L.A. Complex at 9p
CBS: 48 Hours MysteryNBC: America's Got Talent

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:04:00 +0000

You people made me laugh today:

Kevin Bing

Relevance Pro Tip: If you take a picture of your child pooping and put it on facebook, not only will I be annoyed and unsubscribe from you, but you're not doing your kid any favors, either. This is the internet.

Ariana Stavroula

I booked a flight from Athens to Santorini. I haven't booked a flight from NYC.

...I like to start my meal with dessert.

Shauna Bass

I seriously am shocked sometimes that some people make it through life with both their shoes on at the end of the day -- SHOCKED.

Michael Wertlieb

NYC today= swamp ass

It's Memorial Day Weekend, yo!

Danya Ellman

Fist pumpin my way to the Jersey Shore ;)

Keira Leigh

You guys all have fun down at the beach, and I'll go ahead and enjoy the TONS of available parking in Hoboken this weekend. Is MDW a contest? Because I'm pretty sure I win.

Chantelle Lauren Zino

Dear parkway traffic, SUCK IT! Thanks, Chantelle

Kiara Horwitz

‎#MontaukDirtyToMe Baby! — with Fareez Giga and 13 others.

Kristen DiVita-Sterople

Nothing says "casual Friday before a holiday weekend" like kids running around the office
and lots of inappropriately dressed adults

Drew Pratt

You're going to the Hamptons??? That is sooooooooo exciting!

TV TimeZ - Memorial Day Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:44:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND? Nothing, you should be out having a good time somewhere on some beach...but you should DVR the following:

Friday:
Logo: Scandalicious at 8p
Food Network: Mystery Diners at 10p
Syfy: Insane or Inspired? at 10p
ABC: 20/20
NBC: Dateline NBC

Sunday:
NBC: Harry's Law at 8p
Monday:
A&E Network: Gene Simmons Family Jewels at 9p; Monster In-Laws at 10p & 1030p
HISTORY: Hatfields & McCoys at 9p
TLC: Cake Boss at 9p; Extreme Couponing at 10p
VH1: Basketball Wives at 8p, Single Ladies at 9p

Hey New York - Bravo and Infiniti want you to go to Spain!

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:19:00 +0000

Originally announced at their Upfronts, Bravo has teamed up with Infiniti for an interactive social challenge that gives fans the chance to win plane tickets to the destinations featured on the new culinary competition show, "Around the World in 80 Plates."

Each week, fans race to find the hidden plane tickets to that wee's featured destination on the show, which includes Argentina, China, England, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Thailand, the US and Uruguay.

Well, here's your breaking news: it was just revealed that the third secret location is in New York City with tickets to Barcelona, Spain - waiting for one lucky fan today!

The catch? Fans must tweet with the #80Plates hashtag to unlock the exact NYC location and then hit the streets to discover the tickets. All you New Yorkers - here's a link to the current map: http://www.bravotv.com/challenge.

Go get 'em!

TV TimeZ and Casting CallZ

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:12:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?

Thursdays used to be my favorite day for TV-watching. Now, it seems like there's NOTHING on!
ABC: Duets at 8p; Rookie Blue at 10p
FOX: So You Think You Can Dance at 8p
TLC: On the Fly at 9p; Tattoo School at 10p
TBS: Men at Work at 10p & 1030pNBC: Awake at 10p
CW: Perez Hilton All Access (Why does this asshole have his own show?)

TV NewZ

Gillian Zinser, who plays Ivy on The CW's 90210, will not be returning when the show comes back for its fifth season. Apparently, she's relocating to a different zip code and the distance would create a conflict of interest.

Casting CallZ

A new docu-series pilot produced by World of Wonder is seeking powerful women. Specifically, the production is looking for a group of powerful, business-minded girlfriends or co-workers located in New York, Los Angeles or Chicago. Type-A women who take care of business at home and at work are needed for this TV project. The women can be married, divorced, dating or single. To apply, send an email toWEINGRADCASTING@GMAIL.COM and include your name, age, occupation, plus a description of your group of girlfriends, your romantic relationship and your household and how it works and what makes you successful. Include photos and your direct contact information (phone, email).

TV TimeZ

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:54:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?
ABC: The Middle at 8p; Modern Family at 9p; Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 at 930p; Revenge at 10p
FOX: American Idol season finale part 2 at 8p
NBC: Betty White's Off Their Rockers at 8p; Law & Order: SVU at 10pCW: America's Next Top Model
FOX: American Idol FINALE

TV TimeZ and Casting CallZ

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:14:00 +0000

TV TimeZ
Syfy: Hollywood Treasure at 10pABC: Dancing with the Stars (Results Show) at 9p
FOX: American Idol season finale part 1 at 8p; Glee at 9p
CW: Hart of Dixie, L.A. Complex
FOX: American Idol, Glee
NBC: America's Got Talent

Casting CallZ
A major cable network is now casting for a new documentary series that will take a close look into the lives of America's most interesting people. The series will follow the lies of everyday Americans, exploring the unique people and cultures throughout the nation and profiling fun-loving and big personality families and individuals.
Currently, we are casting men and women who are opposed to the many depictions of gays in the media and/or how they are portrayed on TV or film. Do you oppose gay marriage? Do you feel that traditional family values are lacking in America and would prefer political and social leadership that reflect that? Do you argue with friends and family about it? Email: andrewiscasting@gmail.com

Do you feel like one room in your house desperately needs a designer facelift? Do you have domino-inspired style but don't know how to get there? If so, we want to help!
An award-winning television production company is seeking homeowners in need of a room redesin. Perhaps it's your living room, bedroom, office or other area of your house that's bland, crammed or downright vexing. To be considered - or to nominate someone who could use our help - please write to us at redesigncasting@gmail.com with the following information:

* Names & occupations of everyone in your household. Please

also indicate the kind of home in which you live (e.g. condo,

townhouse, apartment, house). * City and state of residence

(must live in Tri-state area--NY/CT/NJ). * Your best contact

phone number/s. * Room/area of the house most in need of

designer help & why, as well as a brief description of your

vision for the room/s. * A few [non-returnable]] photos: a) of

your family b) of the room/area in question c) of your home's

exterior. * Your approximate, real budget for your room

redesign.

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:01:00 +0000

You people made me laugh today:

Mary Pryor

Facebook is not the phone people.

Keira Leigh

Toms aren't waterproof, guys. In case, you too, were thinking about making the brilliant decision to wear them in a thunderstorm.

Tricia Roeland

Guess who forgot her umbrella this morning...the soaked person typing this message.

Kristen Nicole

My favorite kind of morning is when I think I see my keys in my purse before I shut my front door, only to discover it is just my key ring that has fallen off, leading to the realization that I am now locked out of both my house and my car, thus necessitating I call a cab to get me to work. Yup. Favorite. Flipping. Kind.

Jennifer Caluri

most of the men I have dated, giving myself a pretend facelift in the mirror and the fact I played Farmville. #thingsIamembarrassedtoadmit

Noelle Ann

‎"He says maybe we should go to physical therapy together"- Teresa Giudice- the newest member of Mensa

Hollie McKay

Anyone else noticed that the wedding photos of Priscilla Chan have become increasingly airbrushed since Saturday to make her appear thinner/more angelic and porcelain? Seriously, people have too much time on their hands and need to go help kids in Haiti or do their laundry. #annoyingmedia

TV TimeZ

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:54:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?
NBC: America's Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior at 9p
VH1: VH1 Storytellers at 11pABC: Dancing with the Stars (Performance Show) at 8p, The Bachelorette
FOX: House (series finale) at 8pCBS: Clash of the Commercials: USA vs. the World

TV TimeZ - May 18-20

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?
Current TV: The Gavin Newsom Show at 10pThe CW: Nikita at 8p; Supernatural at 9p
NBC: Who Do You Think You Are? at 8p; Grimm at 9p, Dateline NBC
Animal Planet: Whale Wars: Viking Shores at 10p
ABC: Shark Tank, Primetime: What Would You Do?, 20/20

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TOMORROW?
NBC: Saturday Night Live at 1130p

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH SUNDAY?
ABC: Billboard Music Awards at 8pENCORE: Movie Talk with Peter Bart at 10a
Velocity: King of the Road: Carroll Shelby at 8p
E!: Keeping Up with the Kardashians at 9p; Mrs. Eastwood & Company at 10p
G4: American Ninja Warrior at 9pABC: America's Funniest Home Videos at 7p
FOX: The Cleveland Show at 730p; The Simpsons at 8p; Bob's Burgers at 830p; Family Guy at 9p
NBC: Harry's Law at 8p; Celebrity Apprentice at 9p
Univision: Nuestra Belleza Latina at 8p
PBS: Masterpiece Mystery!: Sherlock at 9p
TV Guide Network: Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On at 9p
HISTORY: Ax Men at 10p

Recipe: Sautéed Chinese Eggplant, Red Pepper, Garlic and Cilantro

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:39:00 +0000

INGREDIENTS:
6 Chinese Eggplants
5 Garlic Cloves
2 Red Bell Peppers
A Bunch of Cilantro
Olive Oil

What should I do now?
Cut the Chinese eggplant diagonal and place in a bowl. Add salt (this removes bitterness of eggplant) and let sit for about 30 minutes.

In the meantime, mince the garlic cloves, slice the red bell peppers into strips and chop up the cilantro.

Return to the eggplant in the bowl and place into a colander, using paper towels to aid in the process of removing all of the excess water from the eggplant.

Heat a pan with olive oil and sauté eggplant in batches (or use more than one frying pan) so that both sides are browned.

Once all of the eggplant is sautéed, drop the red pepper into the same frying pan you've been using (add a drop of olive oil if needed) and saute for about 3-5 minutes until slightly soft.

Now, get a container (I use glass tupperware) because you are going to LAYER these in the following order: eggplant, red peppers, sprinkle some minced garlic, sprinkle the cilantro. Repeat.

Let this stand for a little bit so the juices can get all up around each other.

Enjoy!

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:44:00 +0000

Alexis Rhiannon

Freelancing from home: +1.
Doing so pantsless: -1.

The Adult-O-Meter is at a strong neutral.

Chris Morran

Before there was Facebook, how did people pour out their feelings about the death of a faded celebrity they wouldn't have watched on a basic cable reality show when said celeb was alive?

TV TimeZ and Casting CallZ - May 17

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:52:00 +0000

First of all, when did it turn May 17???
Second of all, why does Perez Hilton have his own TV show?

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?
ABC: Missing at 8p; Grey's Anatomy at 9p; Scandal at 10p
CBS: Rules of Engagement at 830p; Person of Interest at 9p; The Mentalist at 10p
NBC: 30 Rock at 830p; Community at 930p, Awake
CW: Perez Hilton All Access (I'm a Perez Hilton hater and almost didn't post this - but I'm also an unbiased source of reference, so I went with my journalistic integrity)
FOX: American Idol, Touch

A new makeover series for HGTV, hosted by a celebrity designer and produced by High Noon Entertainment, is casting for entertainment professionals in the Los Angeles area who are stumped on a design for a room in their own home. Selected homeowners will receive free design and contracting services, considerable free labor and other show resources though the homeowners must contribute appropriate funds to complete the specific project. For more details please emaildesignshow@highnoontv.com and include your name, address/contact info, budget, what room needs a makeover and why and photos of you and your space.
Spike TV's original series Ink Master produced by Original Media is readying production for season two and is looking for human canvases to get inked on TV by top tattoo artists. An open casting call is taking place next Monday from noon to 8p at Slate located at 54 West 21st Street in New York City. Interested participants must be at least 25 years old and located in the New York Tri-State area and be available this summer. Applicants must bring a valid photo ID to the open casting call and be prepared to show the area they would like to have tattooed. The show is looking for people with great personalities. For more details or questions, please send an email toinkcastingnyc@gmail.com

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:22:00 +0000

You people made me laugh today:

Mark Marino

is annoyed that the noisy neighbors went on vacation the very week that I am moving out. There goes my plan to buy an airhorn and wake them at 3am daily until I leave. Jerks.

Pearse Connolly

Online Poker....being mugged but without the company.

Alexis Tirado

Having a BlackBerry is basically like saying you have a Zack Morris phone.

Amanda Green

I like to pronounce OMG phonetically. It's at least as strange sounding as "totes."

Jersey Shore: We have a problem!

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:28:00 +0000

It was announced yesterday that bars in Point Pleasant, NJ will have to close at midnight starting in July 1. The borough council is holding a separate meeting on June 12th to determine whether or not bars who pay an extra fee (to be used for funding the po-po) could be allowed to stay open until 2:00 a.m. But, as it stands now, bars must shut down at midnight effective July 1.

Why is this happening? Well, duh - people get all Rowdy Roddy Piper when they get belligerent and there's something about that Jersey Shore that just adds fuel to the fire. Residents complain about drunken fights, parking issues and public urination (apparently even public pooping!)

So for all you people with shore houses sending out Evites for your July 4th BBQs, make sure your pre-game beer pong game is set for 4:00 p.m. and the cabs are called to arrive at 8:00 p.m.

Happy almost summer!

TV TimeZ - May 16

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:52:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?

Bravo: Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis at 9p
CBS: Criminal Minds at 9p
ABC: The Middle, Suburgatory, Modern Family, Don't Trust the B..., RevengeCW: America's Next Top Model
FOX: American Idol
NBC: Betty White's Off Their Rockers, Betty White's Off Their Rockers, Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order: SVU

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:25:00 +0000

You people made me laugh today:

Alex Blagg

A great deal of my life is spent trying to think up a non-psychotic-sounding answer to the question "What've you been up to?"

Kristen DiVita-Sterople

I seriously just heard a conversation where one co-worker told another that he wants to take scuba lessons so he can retrieve golf balls from the water on the courses and resell them. Yup.

Rich Dabrowski

Rainbow paw? Does this mean your dog is gay?

Brian John Kniffel

Google Drive: It's a lot like Dropbox, just not so Dropboxy.

Jesse Brukman

A loaf of bread is a great pre-workout meal, because the diabetic crash that follows numbs your legs so you don't have to workout.

Jessica Miller

Oh how I love auto-correct - just texted a colleague who is on vaca " quick question for you if you're not too drunk when u have sex".... Should have been "when you have a sec". Oops.

TV TimeZ and Casting CallZ - May 15

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:02:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?

Bravo: Pregnant in Heels at 10pCBS: NCIS at 8p; NCIS: Los Angeles at 9p, Unforgettable
The CW: 90210 at 8p, L.A. Complex
Oxygen: Best Ink at 10p
Syfy: Dream Machines at 10p
TLC: The Little Couple at 10p
ABC: Cougar Town, Cougar Town, Dancing With the Stars, Private Practice
FOX: Glee
NBC: America's Got Talent, Fashion Star

CASTING CALLZ
A new docu-series for a major cable network is looking for single women who are ready to get married but need to find Mr. Right. If you have the dress picked out and still need to find your perfect mate, please send an email to:SaveTheDateShow@gmail.com and include your name, city, email, phone number, two recent photos and a paragraph description about yourself and all the steps you are taking to make your wedding dreams come true. You must be 21 years or older to apply

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:51:00 +0000

Heather Hope-Allison

When I realized George Lucas and Mark Zuckerberg both have birthdays today, I decided to compare their estimated wealth. George Lucas turns 68 today - estimated wealth 3.2 billion. Mark Zuckerberg turns 28 today - estimated wealth 17.5 billion.

Michelle Burgos Weintraub

The girl in Starbucks told me I look tired. Just in case I felt like I look good today. You win this round barista...

Jim Mannino

i think its such a surprise that kanye will be on the kardashians stupid shows...he is so private and classy. #stunned

Heather Schlesinger

Hi Obama, can I cross 23rd street now?

Maya Korzhen

enough is enough...I'm all for gong green and using less, but i didn't sign up for wiping my ass with tree bark...if we replaced the rolls with tubeless ones instead of 1 ply, we could save the same if not more paper...I'm talking to you multinational media conglomerate that i work for!

Ben Schwartz

Went to a Brazilian rug store and there was nothing there.

Doug Zayat

So I am not completely sure how this site Klout works but can someone tell me what score do I need to reach before I can start my own cult?

Jennifer Caluri

Dear Muffintop, FUCK YOU!

TV TimeZ - May 14

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:08:00 +0000

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH TONIGHT?

NBC: America's Got Talent at 8p, Smash at 10p
Food Network: Invention Hunters at 9p
ABC: Dancing with the Stars, The Bachelorette at 931p
Discovery Channel: Kurt Sutter's Outlaw Empires at 10pCBS: How I Met Your Mother at 8p; Two and a Half Men at 9p; Mike & Molly at 930p; Hawaii Five-O at 10p
The CW: Gossip Girl at 8p; Hart of Dixie at 9p
FOX: Bones at 8p, House
ABC Family: Make It or Break It (series finale) at 9p

What is Zurker? Plus, an invitation!

noreply@blogger.com (Zlata Thoughts) — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:11:00 +0000

What is Zurker? The name itself nods a dig to the creators' arch nemesis, Mark Zuckerberg. And they don't stop there! Designed and developed by the Winklevoss Twins (yes, that's proper) Zucker gives every member something called vShares, which is essentially ownership in the company.

Want to join yet? Click here: http://www.zurker.com/i-133982-uniwwmowri

Members don't just own their data, they own their network. Every Zurker user can easily become a future shareholder of Zucker - just by means of referrals. It's true, you know, that many of these member sites want you to refer your friends - but what do you get out of it? Nothing. The venture capitalists, who are already billionaires, are capitalizing on the growth of their social website - while you do all the work!

Zurker Doesn't "LIKE" - it "ZURKS"
The Winklevoss twins heard the complaints from Facebook users and completely changed the game. Why is there ONLY a "like" button on Facebook? What does that accomplish? Sure, I'll "like" the picture of your puppy - but what if you post some sad news and I want to acknowledge that I read it and am *thinking* of you? Well, Zurker has zurks. To Zurk means to appreciate the fact that the member shared the information. It means to support the intent behind the act of sharing, and it can mean to like, to love, to commiserate, to respect, to admire - as appropriate.

Want to join yet? Click here: http://www.zurker.com/i-133982-uniwwmowri

MORE INFORMATION

Taken directly from their website, here is the rundown of information ABOUT Zurks:

Connects and Subscriptions

This may throw a few people, so pay attention. To connect with someone is to establish a two-way connection, sort of like becoming friends on Facebook. One member initiates the connect, the other accepts it or rejects it.
But what if you are Johnny Depp, and millions of people want to connect with you? You'd be getting thousands of connects every day. Not a problem - if you get more connects than you can comfortably handle, you can restrict your connects. Only those with the required information (such as your mobile phone number, or the name of your pet) will be able to connect with you.

It's still possible to keep up with celebrities, though, by subscribing. A subscription is a one-way follow like you have on Twitter or GooglePlus. The difference - and this is a very crucial difference - is that members are not notified when someone subscribes. This is to discourage indiscriminate subscriptions aimed solely at generating reciprocal subscriptions, also known as SPAM.

Nickname Aliases

This is a cool little feature unique to Zurker. If you've known your baby brother as "Spikey" all his life, then you can set a nickname so that he appears to you as "Spikey" whether he sets his display name as his real full name or some other nickname. The nickname is for your convenience only and is seen by no-one, not even Spikey himself.
The names of members in your contacts with nicknames you've set appear in italics.

Street and Home

At Zurker we classify all incoming news as either Street or Home. Under Home goes news that affects you directly, such as someone commented on your photo, initiated a convo with you, zurked your update, replied to your comment, and so on.
On the Street, meanwhile, you will find out what's been happening with your contacts or subscriptions. If someone posts an update or uploads a photo, you'll see it on Street.

To get to your Streeme (Street + Home) from anywhere on Zurker, simply click on the Zurker logo.

The Zurker development team has developed fairly sophisticatedagglutination technology to ensure that you don't get overwhelmed by specific users or items. All events under Street are agglutinated, and many are agglutinated under Home too. Note to our dear friends at Palo Alto and Mountain View - we have patents pending for all this so drop us a line before copying it.

Want to join yet? Click here: http://www.zurker.com/i-133982-uniwwmowri
Tags

Tags are Zurker's powerful way of ensuring that you stay in control. When you connect with a member, you tag him/her with a tag of your choice. For example, a classmate might be tagged as "school." Someone at work might be tagged as "office." An annoying relative whom you dislike but have no choice of staying in touch with might be tagged as "moron." The tags you apply to people are seen only by you and never by anyone else (unless you let them login to your account).
When you post an update, you can specify your audience by checking the tags. This determines who will receive news about the update. For example, if you are posting about a bake sale, you might check the tags "school" and "scouts". If you are posting about a rumor of the impending demise of Globodyne Corporation, you might want to check the tag "office."

Similarly, you can quickly and easily check or uncheck tags when on the Street, to filter what you see. Uncheck "morons" and you won't get any news from people whom you tagged as "morons." Uncheck everything except "family" and you'll find out only what's happening with your blood relatives only.

For some screenshots and more details, view our page on tags.

Updates, Finds and Photos

If you write something, whether just three words ("Me so horny") or a 5,000-word essay, we call it an "update."
Finds are links from the web, such as websites, pictures, videos, news stories, blog entries, and so on. If your post is specifically to share a link, then use Find instead of Update.

Photos are... photos. You can keep them in albums. You can specify the audience and the visibility (who gets notified about it and who sees it) for each individual photo, or you can let the default album settings take effect. Other members can zurk or comment on your posts, photos, and finds.

Profile Notes

Members may leave each other notes on their profiles. While the note is directed specifically at that member, others can see it and join in the conversation (unless restricted by the profile owner). Leaving a note is the perfect way to congratulate a colleague who just got a promotion, to wish a member luck for a trip, or even to welcome a new member to Zurker. Profile notes are more open than Convos (private messages), and more specific than Updates.
Comments

Comments are super important, and a critical mode of communication on Zurker. If your contacts leave a note, post an update, share a find, or upload a photo, you can zurk and/or you can add a comment.
Comments can zurked, and are nested up to 12 levels deep, so be sure to hit 'reply' when replying to someone's comment. That ensures your reply gets into the Home stream of the person whose comment you are replying to.

Convos

Convos (i.e. conversations) are Zurker's equivalent of private messaging or email. You can start a convo with just one other member or several. Only those involved in the convo will know about it. You can attach files to your convo, and more features are coming.

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Entities

Entities are what our friends at Palo Alto call "pages". These are profiles for companies, organizations, bands, movements, and so on. Entities can post items such as photos just like regular members, and members can subscribe to entities just as they do to other members.
Note that there is no limit to the number of entities you can set up, but they are not free. If you want to set up an entity for your business, it will cost you a small fee (about $1). The entities feature is not quite ready yet but we will be releasing as soon as possible.

vShares

vShares make the world go round. vShares are stakes of ownership in Zurker. You can actually own a slice of the company that runs Zurker.
vShares are so important that we have a separate page devoted only to vShares.

Open Books

Zurker is unique in that we practice open-book accounting, called Open Books. Every cent we receive and spend is recorded in full public view. It may seem inconceivable to some to run a business without any secrets. We believe that in the near future, it will be inconceivable to run a business with anything less than full transparency.

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I Have Zlata Thoughts

TV TimeZ - May 31

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

‎100% just thought Martin Short was Clay Aiken on Live with Kelly. Yikes.

Watching a mutant rat munch on a 5 foot mountain of garbage bags reminds me why NYC is not for everyone.

For some unbeknownst reason, I just ate a McDinner. Now I have a McMigraine and I feel like I'm going to McVomit. Thank you, America's Kitchen.

I'm pretty sure that when you have to walk 2 blocks outta the way to get to your car just to dodge a confrontational client whom you don't event get paid to see, it's time to find a new internship.

Dorothy Robinson Scott My pre-maternity shorts are a bit tight. If only some magazine would do a feature on how some celebrity got her body back post baby...

My pre-maternity shorts are a bit tight. If only some magazine would do a feature on how some celebrity got her body back post baby...

TV TimeZ - May 30

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

Being early is fine but being late is a huge and I mean huge character flaw. At some point your not fashionable just an asshole.

Some of ya'll need to relax on the Facebook photo share button and get that Pinterest account going STAT. #sheesh #abitmuch

If someone texts you back "k", they hate you.

Becky Vieira No, really... You should absolutely get a few more cats. — with Jason Lu.

No, really... You should absolutely get a few more cats. — with Jason Lu.

Kristen DiVita-Sterople As the hot weather moves in lets remember- just because it comes in your size does not mean it fits, or that you should wear it. Jennifer Caluri productive weekend, I got DVR down to zero

As the hot weather moves in lets remember- just because it comes in your size does not mean it fits, or that you should wear it.

Jennifer Caluri productive weekend, I got DVR down to zero

productive weekend, I got DVR down to zero

TV TimeZ - May 29

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

Relevance Pro Tip: If you take a picture of your child pooping and put it on facebook, not only will I be annoyed and unsubscribe from you, but you're not doing your kid any favors, either. This is the internet.

Ariana Stavroula I booked a flight from Athens to Santorini. I haven't booked a flight from NYC....I like to start my meal with dessert.

I booked a flight from Athens to Santorini. I haven't booked a flight from NYC....I like to start my meal with dessert.

Shauna Bass I seriously am shocked sometimes that some people make it through life with both their shoes on at the end of the day -- SHOCKED. Michael Wertlieb NYC today= swamp ass

Shauna Bass I seriously am shocked sometimes that some people make it through life with both their shoes on at the end of the day -- SHOCKED. Michael Wertlieb NYC today= swamp ass

Shauna Bass I seriously am shocked sometimes that some people make it through life with both their shoes on at the end of the day -- SHOCKED. Michael Wertlieb NYC today= swamp ass

Shauna Bass I seriously am shocked sometimes that some people make it through life with both their shoes on at the end of the day -- SHOCKED. Michael Wertlieb NYC today= swamp ass

I seriously am shocked sometimes that some people make it through life with both their shoes on at the end of the day -- SHOCKED.

Michael Wertlieb NYC today= swamp ass

NYC today= swamp ass

Fist pumpin my way to the Jersey Shore ;)

You guys all have fun down at the beach, and I'll go ahead and enjoy the TONS of available parking in Hoboken this weekend. Is MDW a contest? Because I'm pretty sure I win.

Dear parkway traffic, SUCK IT! Thanks, Chantelle

‎#MontaukDirtyToMe Baby! — with Fareez Giga and 13 others.

Kristen DiVita-Sterople Nothing says "casual Friday before a holiday weekend" like kids running around the officeand lots of inappropriately dressed adults Drew Pratt You're going to the Hamptons??? That is sooooooooo exciting!

Nothing says "casual Friday before a holiday weekend" like kids running around the officeand lots of inappropriately dressed adults

Drew Pratt You're going to the Hamptons??? That is sooooooooo exciting!

You're going to the Hamptons??? That is sooooooooo exciting!

TV TimeZ - Memorial Day Weekend

Hey New York - Bravo and Infiniti want you to go to Spain!

TV TimeZ and Casting CallZ

TV TimeZ

TV TimeZ and Casting CallZ

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

Facebook is not the phone people.

Toms aren't waterproof, guys. In case, you too, were thinking about making the brilliant decision to wear them in a thunderstorm.

Guess who forgot her umbrella this morning...the soaked person typing this message.

most of the men I have dated, giving myself a pretend facelift in the mirror and the fact I played Farmville. #thingsIamembarrassedtoadmit

‎"He says maybe we should go to physical therapy together"- Teresa Giudice- the newest member of Mensa

Anyone else noticed that the wedding photos of Priscilla Chan have become increasingly airbrushed since Saturday to make her appear thinner/more angelic and porcelain? Seriously, people have too much time on their hands and need to go help kids in Haiti or do their laundry. #annoyingmedia

TV TimeZ

TV TimeZ - May 18-20

Recipe: Sautéed Chinese Eggplant, Red Pepper, Garlic and Cilantro

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

Freelancing from home: +1.Doing so pantsless: -1.The Adult-O-Meter is at a strong neutral.

Chris Morran Before there was Facebook, how did people pour out their feelings about the death of a faded celebrity they wouldn't have watched on a basic cable reality show when said celeb was alive?

Before there was Facebook, how did people pour out their feelings about the death of a faded celebrity they wouldn't have watched on a basic cable reality show when said celeb was alive?

TV TimeZ and Casting CallZ - May 17

Some Facebook Status Updates Are Worth a Mention

is annoyed that the noisy neighbors went on vacation the very week that I am moving out. There goes my plan to buy an airhorn and wake them at 3am daily until I leave. Jerks.

Pearse Connolly Online Poker....being mugged but without the company. Alexis Tirado Having a BlackBerry is basically like saying you have a Zack Morris phone. Amanda Green I like to pronounce OMG phonetically. It's at least as strange sounding as "totes."

Online Poker....being mugged but without the company.

Dorothy Robinson Scott

My pre-maternity shorts are a bit tight. If only some magazine would do a feature on how some celebrity got her body back post baby...

Becky Vieira

No, really... You should absolutely get a few more cats. — with Jason Lu.

Kristen DiVita-Sterople

As the hot weather moves in lets remember- just because it comes in your size does not mean it fits, or that you should wear it.

Jennifer Caluri

productive weekend, I got DVR down to zero

Jennifer Caluri

productive weekend, I got DVR down to zero

Ariana Stavroula

I booked a flight from Athens to Santorini. I haven't booked a flight from NYC.

...I like to start my meal with dessert.

I booked a flight from Athens to Santorini. I haven't booked a flight from NYC.

...I like to start my meal with dessert.

Shauna Bass

I seriously am shocked sometimes that some people make it through life with both their shoes on at the end of the day -- SHOCKED.

Michael Wertlieb

NYC today= swamp ass

Shauna Bass

I seriously am shocked sometimes that some people make it through life with both their shoes on at the end of the day -- SHOCKED.

Michael Wertlieb

NYC today= swamp ass

Shauna Bass

I seriously am shocked sometimes that some people make it through life with both their shoes on at the end of the day -- SHOCKED.

Michael Wertlieb

NYC today= swamp ass

Shauna Bass

I seriously am shocked sometimes that some people make it through life with both their shoes on at the end of the day -- SHOCKED.

Michael Wertlieb

NYC today= swamp ass

Michael Wertlieb

NYC today= swamp ass

Kristen DiVita-Sterople

Nothing says "casual Friday before a holiday weekend" like kids running around the office
and lots of inappropriately dressed adults

Drew Pratt

You're going to the Hamptons??? That is sooooooooo exciting!

Nothing says "casual Friday before a holiday weekend" like kids running around the office
and lots of inappropriately dressed adults

Drew Pratt

You're going to the Hamptons??? That is sooooooooo exciting!

Freelancing from home: +1.
Doing so pantsless: -1.

The Adult-O-Meter is at a strong neutral.

Chris Morran

Before there was Facebook, how did people pour out their feelings about the death of a faded celebrity they wouldn't have watched on a basic cable reality show when said celeb was alive?

Pearse Connolly

Online Poker....being mugged but without the company.

Alexis Tirado

Having a BlackBerry is basically like saying you have a Zack Morris phone.

Amanda Green

I like to pronounce OMG phonetically. It's at least as strange sounding as "totes."