Articles By: Alessandra Salvatore
Guide to the Galleries
When I was asked to take on the assignment of the gallery guide for this month’s issue of Uptown, I have to admit that I was hesitant. I have always had a great appreciation for the arts, but I’ve never quite considered myself the “gallery” type. It’s a world that I have yet to delve into and,...
February 10th, 2010 | February 2010 | Read More
Toilet Tipping
You’re out partying somewhere in the QC, and the inevitable occurs – it’s time to break the seal. Making your way through the crowd, you enter the bathroom and hope the line goes quickly so you can get back to your night. You finish your business, come out to wash your hands, and before you can...
December 2nd, 2009 | December 2009 | Read More
Christmas Party Horror
The holidays are upon us, a time for giving a little more, eating a little more, celebrating a little more … and for some of us, making just a little more of an ass out of ourselves. As the Corporate Holiday Party season approaches, let’s take a moment to observe some of the oh-so professional...
December 1st, 2009 | December 2009 | Read More
The Ultimate Gift Guide
For the earth muffin:
Give stationery, a note box or a journal from The Great Elephant Poo Poo Paper Company, where all products are made from recycled elephant poo. That’s right – poo. Seriously. A portion of the profits is given to elephant conservationists, and the entire production process is...
November 19th, 2009 | November 2009 | Read More
The Future in Your Hands
So you’ve gotten “matched” with a complete moron. You’ve been “eHarmony’d” with an over-emotional earth muffin, and on your “J-date,” the J stood for Jobless Jackass. You could turn off the computer and seek love elsewhere, but your co-worker’s hygienically challenged cousin or a...
November 9th, 2009 | November 2009 | Read More
Late Night Job Search
The Job Hunt. Nothing quite like it. If you are in the eye of this horrible storm, say it with me: IT SUCKS. And not just in the way of “I’m in a position where I am currently unemployed and hate interviewing,” but more in the way of, “How the hell can I possibly get my resume...
October 2nd, 2009 | September 2009 | Read More
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