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Sporadic musings of New York's own Matt Biscuiti: an Italian-American / public relations & communications specialist / die-hard Mets fan / pop culture & media junkie (trapped in a drummer's body). new TWTR.Widget({ version: 2, type: 'profile', rpp: 8, interval: 6000, width: 250, height: 300, theme: { shell: { background: '#333333', color: '#ffffff' }, tweets: { background: '#000000', color: '#ffffff', links: '#4aed05' } }, features: { scrollbar: true, loop: false, live: true, hashtags: true, timestamp: true, avatars: false, behavior: 'all' } }).render().setUser('biscuiti').start(); mattbiscuiti.com

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There's a new email in my inbox. "To whom it may concern," it starts off. "My name is Mike Fountain and I conduct research at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. I believe I have some answers for you and Tess."

Social media helped a friend-of-a-friend BIG TIME re: his daughter’s medical issues.  The power of the post proven right here.

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So glad my college loans are all paid off... (via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42UYk7sxwLs)

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JozAmXo2bDE) One of the greatest things ever... h/t Spin (www.spin.com/2015/07/watch-1000-musicians-play-foo-fighters-learn-to-fly-same-time-italy-dave-grohl)  

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David Letterman tributes from Tina Fey, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Fallon, and more

David Letterman’s celebrity devotees have spent the past week or so paying tribute to the Late Show (and former Late Night) host—sort of like...

David Letterman's celebrity devotees have spent the past week or so paying tribute to the Late Show (and former Late Night) host—sort of like Taylor Swift's #BadBloodMusicVideo rollout, but with comedy heavyweights and iconic musicians. In no particular order, here's a Top 10 list of the most notable Letterman tributes we've seen so far: [youtube http://youtu.be/rY-SJaL_eM8]

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The banners that hung from the Coliseum rafters — Potvin, Gillies, Trottier, Bossy, Nystrom, Smith — will be relocated to Brooklyn, and the legends of the past will look down upon players like John Tavares and Kyle Okposo as they write the next chapter in Islanders’ history. It's finally time to turn the page.

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This acclaimed new documentary about Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain promises to reveal the man behind the myth.

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YouTube Rewind: Turn Down for 2014 #FB

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#FB This one struck a chord now that I have daughters (and frankly, since for most of my life, I imagined a career as an engineer, before realizing how difficult that path was for me) ... If you're interested in math and science, and up for such a career, you should be encouraged to pursue it, period.

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I guess not all advertising is evil, eh? Yep. TRY not to tear up. (h/t Adweek)

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Brilliant idea/ad from Coca-Cola. #coke #college #FB (h/t Adweek)

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Wow, my Tumblr turned 5 today! Such a proud father. And a neglectful one!

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Awesome video airing on TV One (a client)... wow, February went by quickly! #fb

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Way too accurate! #FB

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2 for 2, @lordemusic

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5 Things to Keep in Mind When Making an Independent Pilot, From the Founder of the New York Television Festival

The New York Television Festival, also known as the NYTVF, kicks off its ninth edition today in Manhattan with a keynote address from "Arrested Development" creator Mitchell Hurwitz.

Great interview with a client of mine leading into this week's #nytvf2013!

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OH MY. Dodgers Clinch NL West, Celebrate By Swimming in D-Backs Pool (by FOX Sports)

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This is pretty amazing. Mark Malkoff: Skype Around the World (by markmalkoff)