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SYP
New York, NY
Displaced New Yorker returns home.
Interests: biathlon, run archery, cooking & great food, music, reading, film, dance, languages, pilates, science-fiction, hiking, travel, art & architecture, playing violin, polish & czech film posters from the '60s, enjoying life & taking risks.
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SYP Cooks
So...it's been a while since I posted here! Just a friendly note that if you want to see what I've been up to, it's all happening over at my Instagram @ sypcooks. I'm sure I'll get back to this blog... Continue reading
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Hi: Thanks for letting me know. I reuploaded the file and it seems to be working again. It has a different url now, so please reload this page and try the new link. Let me know if you're able to successfully download it.
Commented May 21, 2015 on Rudy by Talk Back mp3: Finally! The Missing Song from Pretty in Pink! at SYP Says
Rudy by Talk Back mp3: Finally! The Missing Song from Pretty in Pink!
I finally found it! There are three songs from the John Hughes classic, Pretty in Pink, that are missing from the film soundtrack. All of them are from the club scene. Two are from The Rave-Ups--"Positively in Love" and "Rave Up (Shut Up)"--both of which are available for mp3 download at Amaz...
Five Tips for Maximizing This Holiday Season
My first post for the Oracle Customer Experience blog is now live! Here's a snippet. Jump on over to the blog to read it in its entirety. ----- It's somewhat fitting that my first post for the Oracle Commerce blog... Continue reading
Posted Nov 21, 2013 at SYP Says
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Thank you for visiting! I love the song too and figured I couldnt be the only one! :)
Commented Sep 21, 2013 on Rudy by Talk Back mp3: Finally! The Missing Song from Pretty in Pink! at SYP Says
Rudy by Talk Back mp3: Finally! The Missing Song from Pretty in Pink!
I finally found it! There are three songs from the John Hughes classic, Pretty in Pink, that are missing from the film soundtrack. All of them are from the club scene. Two are from The Rave-Ups--"Positively in Love" and "Rave Up (Shut Up)"--both of which are available for mp3 download at Amaz...
Yeah--I hear ya, Deb. The sports are a tough one.
Commented Aug 30, 2013 on Cutting the Cord: How to Survive without Cable TV in NYC (but still watch the shows you like) at SYP Says
Cutting the Cord: How to Survive without Cable TV in NYC (but still watch the shows you like)
Like other annoyances of living in NYC, putting up with Time Warner Cable is just one of those things you have to do, but everyone loves to complain about. It costs too much. They have terrible service. And so on. In almost 15 years of living here, I've often considered getting rid of cable TV a...
Cutting the Cord: How to Survive without Cable TV in NYC (but still watch the shows you like)
Like other annoyances of living in NYC, putting up with Time Warner Cable is just one of those things you have to do, but everyone loves to complain about. It costs too much. They have terrible service. And so on.... Continue reading
Posted Aug 28, 2013 at SYP Says
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SteveZ!!! :)
Commented Jul 21, 2013 on A Day in the Life of an E-Commerce Manager Video at SYP Says
A Day in the Life of an E-Commerce Manager Video
I kind of fell into the e-commerce business, as did many of my peers. I didn't go to school for it, since degrees in e-commerce didn't exist back then. (Yep, I'm that old. One of my college papers was on "the information superhighway"!) I graduated with an American Culture degree from Vassar...I...
Yay--thanks for visiting, Lucy!
Commented Jul 14, 2013 on 36 Hours in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (The Unofficial Version) at SYP Says
36 Hours in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (The Unofficial Version)
This is my ridiculously long version of The New York Times' popular "36 Hours in" travel series. The NYT did one a couple years ago for all of Brooklyn, which was commendable, I guess, but also kind of ridiculous given the size of the borough, which is the most populous in NYC. I thought it wo...
Ahmed--Thanks and thanks for visiting!
Commented Jul 12, 2013 on A Day in the Life of an E-Commerce Manager Video at SYP Says
A Day in the Life of an E-Commerce Manager Video
I kind of fell into the e-commerce business, as did many of my peers. I didn't go to school for it, since degrees in e-commerce didn't exist back then. (Yep, I'm that old. One of my college papers was on "the information superhighway"!) I graduated with an American Culture degree from Vassar...I...
Thank you! And thank you for watching it!
Commented Jul 12, 2013 on A Day in the Life of an E-Commerce Manager Video at SYP Says
A Day in the Life of an E-Commerce Manager Video
I kind of fell into the e-commerce business, as did many of my peers. I didn't go to school for it, since degrees in e-commerce didn't exist back then. (Yep, I'm that old. One of my college papers was on "the information superhighway"!) I graduated with an American Culture degree from Vassar...I...
A Day in the Life of an E-Commerce Manager Video
I kind of fell into the e-commerce business, as did many of my peers. I didn't go to school for it, since degrees in e-commerce didn't exist back then. (Yep, I'm that old. One of my college papers was on... Continue reading
Posted Jul 11, 2013 at SYP Says
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36 Hours in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (The Unofficial Version)
Posted Jul 9, 2013 at SYP Says
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Best Songs of 2013: July 4th: Creep in a T-Shirt by Portugal. The Man
I've got your July 4th Jam right here, folks. "Creep in a T-Shirt" by Portugal. The Man from their new album, Evil Friends. Given this album was produced by Danger Mouse, it's getting a lot of extra play, plus Portugal.... Continue reading
Posted Jul 3, 2013 at SYP Says
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Best Songs of 2013: June: Saltwater by Brazos
It's Summer!! I think this song by Brooklyn band, Brazos, will make you want to samba over to the nearest beach (or Billyburg BBQ), IPA in hand. Brazos's new album, Saltwater, mixes Shins/Local Natives-style indie pop with Latin rhythms. The... Continue reading
Posted Jun 26, 2013 at SYP Says
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Ras El Hanout Me!
Posted Jun 4, 2013 at SYP Says
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Best Songs of 2013: May: No Room for Doubt by Lianne La Havas featuring Willy Mason
In celebration of the start of Summer, I'm restarting my Best Songs feature with an artist I started listening to LAST Summer, Lianne La Havas. She was the star of all of my Holiday 2012 Mix CDs. My adoration of... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2013 at SYP Says
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Are you a great client/account manager? Join the stellar STELLAService Team!
A good friend of mine, Keith Pepper, is looking to hire a Client Development Manager at a cool startup called STELLAService. STELLAService is dedicated to creating a world with better customer service. They measure and rate the service quality of... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at SYP Says
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Definitely will go back to Biang sometime to try the noodles. They looked really good. Haven't been to Joe's Shanghai in ages. I definitely have frequented places with a B rating, but a C is pushing it.
Commented Mar 23, 2013 on Dumpling Trip to Flushing, Queens at SYP Says
Dumpling Trip to Flushing, Queens
NYC is one of the best places in the world to explore (and, some would say, the greatest city in the world). Most people come to NYC and just see Manhattan, but some of the most interesting places are in the boroughs. That's because the majority of NYC's 8.3 million residents actually live in B...
You're most welcome, April! Thanks for visiting.
Commented Mar 20, 2013 on Rudy by Talk Back mp3: Finally! The Missing Song from Pretty in Pink! at SYP Says
Rudy by Talk Back mp3: Finally! The Missing Song from Pretty in Pink!
I finally found it! There are three songs from the John Hughes classic, Pretty in Pink, that are missing from the film soundtrack. All of them are from the club scene. Two are from The Rave-Ups--"Positively in Love" and "Rave Up (Shut Up)"--both of which are available for mp3 download at Amaz...
Dumpling Trip to Flushing, Queens
Posted Mar 19, 2013 at SYP Says
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Thanks so much, Helen!
Commented Mar 14, 2013 on How Embarrassing (and Other Important Business) at SYP Says
How Embarrassing (and Other Important Business)
Well, this is embarrassing. I haven't posted on this blog since last July! Quite a bit has happened since then, not least of which is that I have a new job. I now work at Oracle, helping lead product strategy for Oracle Commerce, the leading enterprise e-commerce solution. As such, I am duly ob...
Artie--Thank you for the kind words and support. :)
Commented Mar 14, 2013 on How Embarrassing (and Other Important Business) at SYP Says
How Embarrassing (and Other Important Business)
Well, this is embarrassing. I haven't posted on this blog since last July! Quite a bit has happened since then, not least of which is that I have a new job. I now work at Oracle, helping lead product strategy for Oracle Commerce, the leading enterprise e-commerce solution. As such, I am duly ob...
How Embarrassing (and Other Important Business)
Posted Mar 13, 2013 at SYP Says
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That's awesome! Thank you for visiting my blog. I have recently resolved to go back to keeping up with it, so hope you're able to check back sometime. Enjoy the song. :)
Commented Mar 13, 2013 on Rudy by Talk Back mp3: Finally! The Missing Song from Pretty in Pink! at SYP Says
Rudy by Talk Back mp3: Finally! The Missing Song from Pretty in Pink!
I finally found it! There are three songs from the John Hughes classic, Pretty in Pink, that are missing from the film soundtrack. All of them are from the club scene. Two are from The Rave-Ups--"Positively in Love" and "Rave Up (Shut Up)"--both of which are available for mp3 download at Amaz...
Five Tools You Should Be Using Right Now to Grow Your Online Business
Recently, a few people I know have asked me which tools I recommend besides the standard Web analytics platforms (Google Analytics/Omniture/CoreMetrics). I thought it would make sense to just post it on my blog, since frankly, I haven't been posting... Continue reading
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