Marissa Lerer: Blog

Now the proud owner of an "exercise pole"

Marissa — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:37:53 +0000

Today is mine and my hubby's 2-year anniversary. As a gift, my husband purchased an "exercise pole" from my friend Alyssa. Last night, Alyssa and her boyfriend Lawrence came over to help install said pole. Sorry for the crappy picture but it's the only one that actually came out.

Joke for typography nerds

Marissa — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:07:36 +0000

[via tim]

PS22 Chorus "Joga" by Bjork

Marissa — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:24:05 +0000

It's stuff like this that make me regret my decision not to teach music. This is so wonderful I can't stand it. That teacher deserves a raise.

He has set up a blog for the choir. Rock on!

Victoria Jackson is a LOON!

Marissa — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:56:03 +0000

I had no idea but this is absolutely for reals. Do a search for Victoria Jackson on youtube

ZocDoc: My new favorite website

Marissa — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:28:35 +0000

Healthcare sucks. But you know what sucks more, talking to healthcare providers on the phone. I hate having to make discrete and often embarrassing appointment calls in my open office, talking to desk nurses who couldn't give a damn. And along comes web 2.0.

A friend (the CTO) had told me about ZocDoc a few years back but I don't think I ever even looked at it. At the time I had incredible insurance and had no need to find new doctors. But as the health care crisis rages on, I'm constantly having to look for new doctors.

ZocDoc is "a free service that allows patients to book Doctor appointments online." It also allows you to read reviews and see where various doctors who take your insurance are on a map.

I can't say enough good things about this service. You must, must, must try it out.

iFlicks: My new favorite App

Marissa — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:44:46 +0000

now most of you who know me knows that I rarely pay for software. Certain programs like 1Password and dupin are totally worth it but for the most part, the demo is usually enough for me.

I came across this little piece of magical software that does one thing, really, really well. iFlicks takes your movie files, downloads all the correct metadata for it and then sticks it back into itunes looking all pretty and organized. I loved this app so much that I paid for it almost on the spot. It's about $25 which admittedly is pretty high but I use this all the time now with my new non-cable, internet downloading tv watching. It is definitely worth a look.

iFlicks

Gay Boyfriend by Garfunkel and Oats

Marissa — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:38:43 +0000

I love these girls

OK, OK GO is awesome

Marissa — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:17:49 +0000

Check out their newest creation Directed by James Frost, OK Go and Syyn Labs. Produced by Shirley Moyers. The official video for the recorded version of "This Too Shall Pass" off of the album "Of the Blue Colour of the Sky". The video was filmed in a two story warehouse, in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. The "machine" was designed and built by the band, along with members of Synn Labs (http://syynlabs.com/ ) over the course of several months.

My Friend Jerry is back - this time it's Lady Gaga

Marissa — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:12:42 +0000

Jerry Jean is back with his version of Lady Gaga's Bad Romance. I love Lady Gaga and I love Jerry so this is perfect.

Buy this, cause it's funny

Marissa — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:21:07 +0000

Check out one of the newest t-shirts from the Chop Shop Store: Design Life. I don't know if I could get away with it but male design nerds should be able to rock it.