Eight Items or Less: Surfing, Satellite Radio and the Orchard Street Block Party

1. Stop thinking about the cold weather! MSNBC lists these top surf towns:
1. Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
2. Troncones, Mexico
3. Ericiera, Portugal
4. Hossegor, France
5. Montanita, Ecuador
6. Haliziwa, Hawaii
7. Dominical, Costa Rica

2. Is satellite radio dead? StreetInsider.com reports that stock in the recently-merged satellite radio network SiriusXM has fallen 90 percent since July and is now down to only 16 cents a share.

3. An exhibit of new works by Kate Clark entitled Perfect Strangers opens tonight, November 20, at the Claire Oliver Gallery (513 West 26).

4. Big block party also tonight on Orchard Street between Broome and Grand from 7 to 11 p.m. with discounts, cocktails and DJs. While you're there, check out the cool Tahir Boutique by our friend Robert James.

5. FACT Magazine lists their Top Mixes of 2008:
1. Applebim - Rinse FM April Podcast
2. Metro Area - Fabric 43
3. Marcus Nasty & Mac 10 - September Rinse FM set
4. Optimo - Sleepwalk (Domino)
5. Bok Bok & Manara - What's a Niche? (Mad Descent)

6. Scion's Miami/Basel party is on Friday, December 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the penthouse of the Raleigh Hotel with self portraits by over 50 artists including Blek le Rat, Retna, Mark Mothersbaugh, Jamel Shabazz etc.