Meghan Asha

Happy Friday!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:52:54 -0500

Happy Friday!

Running out the door to shoot at Next New Networks. Why is it...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:46:38 -0500

Running out the door to shoot at Next New Networks. Why is it that I always feel like I’m forgetting something? Err!!!

Check out her recently launched website and support one of the...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:45:49 -0500

Check out her recently launched website and support one of the strongest women I know!

"I think that we are necessarily moving toward a geek culture. The health of our society is going to..."

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:24:51 -0500

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I think that we are necessarily moving toward a geek culture. The health of our society is going to rely on information technology. It’s going to rely on a familiarity with math and science and technology. Geekery in general is founded on questioning and proof via analysis of the actual world and not the world as we wish it to be. By contrast, jockdom — not sports — jock culture proceeds from a certainty you create in your mind: ‘My town is the best because the incredibly wealthy owners decided to keep the team for now.’ Or, ‘My political team is the best because it was my dad’s and they best stoke my primitive fears,’ as opposed to ‘They have the best policies for me and my family.’

Jockdom is very noble. It’s not deliberative. It’s certainly the best way to win wars. It’s the best way to motivate teams of people to fulfill a goal — not just war, but getting things done. The most important way to motivate a factory floor. But as you know, we’re not as much of a manufacturing society as we were before. China and other big industrial nations are rewarding their nerds and technicians rather than creating a culture that makes fun of them — it would be wise for us to embrace the book-smart as much as our culture has traditionally embraced the street-smart, the jock-smart. I’m not saying nerds must have their revenge; I’m just saying the time for wedgies is at an end.

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- john hodgman (via nomcakes) (via thisboyisexhausted) (via nattles) (via superamit) (via rafer) (via fred-wilson)

The new Apple Store on the Upper West Side is rumored to be...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:50 -0500

The new Apple Store on the Upper West Side is rumored to be opening November 20th. A Friday night party at the Apple Store? That’s just how I like it! I was at opening of the Apple Store in the Meatpacking District two years ago- it was an absolute madhouse! I have a feeling that this UWS opening will be even more popular. Look out New Yorkers, for lines around the block with fangirls and boys screaming Steve’s name.

The ultimate Apple block party? You bet!

Can you guess what Oprah’s favorite new gadgets...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:40:00 -0500

Can you guess what Oprah’s favorite new gadgets are?

Here’s one answer.

If you could be Oprah’s tech guru like Omar Wasow, what would you suggest she try?

The best part of Kiran’s collection is that she plans to...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:17:57 -0500

The best part of Kiran’s collection is that she plans to pair her line with philanthropic organizations. All manufacturing is done in India under Kiran’s supervision. I think we both have the same mindset - what’s the point of making money if you aren’t helping others and ultimately making a difference.

Sir Alistair Rai’s Intelligent Mantra and Ganesha V-Neck.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:16:48 -0500

Sir Alistair Rai’s Intelligent Mantra and Ganesha V-Neck.

Another Spring 2010 piece from Kiran’s clothing line, Sir...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:16:00 -0500

Another Spring 2010 piece from Kiran’s clothing line, Sir Alistair Rai made me exclaim ”I die! Bananas!”

I guess I’ll just have to wait for the spring line to come...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:15:00 -0500

I guess I’ll just have to wait for the spring line to come out…

At ABPR looking at Kiran Rai’s India inspired clothing...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:14:00 -0500

At ABPR looking at Kiran Rai’s India inspired clothing line Sir Alistair Rai. I went crazy over the Spring 2010 collection, wanting to snag this scarf straight out of the showroom.

For years, I’ve been looking for an Indian clothing...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:01:00 -0500

For years, I’ve been looking for an Indian clothing designer that could find a way to merge both fabrics and philosophies from the east into up-to-date western wear for the west. For those of you not familiar with fashion in India, the design community is still emerging. Mumbai Fashion Week is still fairly new, and has yet to bring most of the products with standardized sizing into the hands of the consumers. So, on a chance meeting, I was delighted to meet Indian fashion designer Kiran Rai. I have a fetish for female entrepreneurs, so meeting Kiran (founder of Sir Alistair Rai) absolutely made my year.

Like a sugar addled child, I asked way too many questions about fashion merchandising, which I know nothing about. Kiran was kind enough to handle my inquisitiveness by answering all my questions with humor and honesty. Because I came back from our dinner on a “You Go Girl!” high, completely inspired, I thought I should feature Kiran’s clothing line. India is in great need of a fashion designer to represent in the West and I think Kiran Rai has the talent and business sense to be as well known as designers like Donna Karen and DVF.

Did I mention she looks like an Indian princess with features that channel the beauty of celebrities like Penelope Cruz and Anne Hathaway? Beauty, brains, and a clothing line….

Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce you to Kiran Rai.

Photo: Dinner at L’Express with Kiran Rai

Growing pains! I woke up in the middle of the night stressing...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:11:00 -0500

Growing pains! I woke up in the middle of the night stressing hard about those ever so confusing life decisions. So much frustration flooded me that I had no choice but to get up and head to the nearest diner at 4am. I’m sure choosing an egg over meditation to decompress is probably not the best decision. But at this point, I’ll try anything to soothe my muddled mind. So here I go, thinking I can, in one sitting, solve all of life’s little personal hurdles over some cold eggs at a 24-hour diner.

TMI Weekly: Crying During Sex Has this ever happened to you?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:27:33 -0500

TMI Weekly: Crying During Sex

Has this ever happened to you?

From corners of Manhattan near and far, good friends came...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:10:33 -0500

From corners of Manhattan near and far, good friends came together to revel in the spirit of All Hallow’s Eve (and eat Jordan’s sugary cranberries) and watch the parade go down 6th Avenue. Our fav part of the parade was definitely the group dance to a Michael Jackson medley on the street. The verdict for this group, however, was that synchronized dancing is not among our many strengths. (From left: Liz, Erin, Cary, Jordan, me, Krystal, Kate).

When done correctly, couples costumes can be rad times one...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:06:37 -0500

When done correctly, couples costumes can be rad times one thousand (as evidenced here by Native American sex pots Krystal and Jonathan and Candyland superstars Danielle and Ben). My take is, as long as you’re not trying to dress as sexy Hansel and Gretel as a couple (because, ew, they’re siblings), couples costumes are amazing.

Darlene (aka Brittany Spear’s Police costume) and me...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:04:00 -0500

Darlene (aka Brittany Spear’s Police costume) and me playing doubles…as in double trouble.

And yes, I did change costumes mid-party (much more comfortable than wearing leopard print stilettos).

My favorite picture of the night, Megan and Kendrick getting...

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:47:20 -0500

My favorite picture of the night, Megan and Kendrick getting jiggy wit’ it. Our resident “Dancing Queen” was trying to get the crowd moving all night, and she finally found herself a partner.

Go Team NS (and little sister Liz).

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:35:58 -0500

Go Team NS (and little sister Liz).

Unfortunately, “Cat” didn’t make it to the...

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:26:00 -0500

Unfortunately, “Cat” didn’t make it to the party. He would have been the perfect accessory for Holly Golightly (aka Megan Alagna).