[What would an internet party be without Julia Allison and her dog Lily?]

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Last night, YouTube opened Internet Week New York with an industry-heavy but light hearted par-tay at the Puck Building. With groovy red lighting, a video mash-up dj and flashing ice cubes in the specialty drinks; those internetters spared no detail. Ivanka Trump, Rodger Berman (Mr. Rachel Zoe) and many a techie joined the revelry, also a celebration of YouTube’s new partnership with the Week-ending Webby Awards. The leader in online video is bringing the “internet’s highest honor” to viewers as never before. Launching a “best-in-class” interactive Webby channel, YouTube users can engage with winning content, footage and events.

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It’s time to figure out where the best parties are tonight. With Internet Week just beginning, there are lots of events to choose from that won’t have Stanley gnawing his paws in boredom. Below are our picks of tonight’s top events. And, as always, you can find the full details as well as more events on our Calendar Page.

Internet Week New York Kick-Off Party
Where The Puck Building, NYC
Why: Get your week of social media, marketing, etc. kicked off right, maybe with more leotarded women with foil on their heads.
When: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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• This is the stupidest thing I have seen on the Internet to date, even over LOLCATS.  Of course, it deserves the top spot on the Nerd List. [Gizmodo]

• @JesusChrist.  That’s right. The man himself is back, and he’s live tweeting Good Friday can you believe it! This may be better proof than that guy over at the Daily Beast today of Jesus’ resurrection. [NY Times]

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• 25 hours? Apparently Julia Allison only needs 24… To get 24 dates that is. [And another thing...]
• Hey bro, if your pants are tighter than your girlfriend’s, word to the wise. [YouTube]
• In the name of all that is profanity! Some churches advertise in the strangest ways… [Popomatic Jeff]
• The only thing worse than passing out at someone’s wedding is having someone pass out at yours. [Blog of Hilarity]
• How NOT to spend $250,000 buying the wrong domain name. [The Blog of Tim Ferriss]

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