The oil slick seen on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico is just a fraction of what has been spilled after the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded on April 20th. The National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology has discovered three or four huge plumes of oil—one at least 10 miles long and one mile wide—up to 4,000 feet below the water's surface. They're currently testing oxygen levels in the water, which have been depleted up to 30% in some areas, endangering plankton and other small creatures living in the water. Professor Samantha Joye told the Times-Picayune, "It could take years, possibly decades, for the system to recover from an infusion of this quantity of oil and gas." more ›

A few months ago Indie Night School asked us to be a panelist, we obliged and promptly discovered our near paralyzing stagefright. Because of this we feel we owe them, ergo, tonight Fringe Benefits and Indie Night School are putting together a Katrina Benefit at Mo Pitkins (you know, Jimmy Fallon's bar). We're really exited to be a mere audience member for this one! more ›

Over the weekend the main topic of discussion was how to help out the people who were affected by Hurricane Katrina. Some New Yorkers are organizing events in order to raise money. We expect, and hope, there will be a lot more coming up in the next few months. For now take a look below at some of the upcoming benefits. more ›