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Now-- Who Wants to Give Us Shit for Striking?

Conductor: [Steps out of the booth.] People, let me tell you about the day I've been having. Hold on. [Makes an announcement and steps back out.] First of all, we get a report that there are two men making love in the last train and have to go in there to break it up. Then we get two homeless…

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Chips Flood the Electronics Market, Flash More Affordable

Chips Flood the Electronics Market, Flash More Affordable Major cost cuts in chip manufacturing have cut into manufacturer’s overhead. However the consumers are getting better deals when they shop for flash drives, camera memory and the like. ¶ Posted 11 May 2008 † Art Gib § Business ‡…

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Mark Jackson Behind the back pass to latrell sprewell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdijNVQOiOo Knicks Author: nets1fan102290 Keywords: New York Knicks Mark Jackson Latrell Sprewell Added: May 10, 2008

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Set List from MSG

1. Give ‘Em Hell, Kid 2. This Is How I Disappear 3. Dead! 4. Cemetery Drive 5. House Of Wolves 6. Welcome to the Black Parade 7. I Don’t Love You 8. The Sharpest Lives 9. My Way Home Is Through You 10. Headfirst For Halos 11. I’m Not Okay (I Promise) 12. Mama 13. You Know What…

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Goodbye Coach

Dear Coach Mike, I don’t blame you for signing with the Knicks. I would’ve left the Suns, too if I had Steve Kerr on my neck as well. I want to say thank you for the four wonderful years you spent with Phoenix. You are a true hall-of-famer since you were the one who brought back the…

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Michael Moore- The Awful Truth

Michael Moore- The Awful Truth May 10th, 2008 | email this | digg it | trackback | comment RSS feed no comment Posted by admin Published in Videos Tags: Awful, cops, Michael, moore, new, NYPD, Racism, The, truth, york Michael Moore sheds light on the fact that some cops have a hard time…

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Sports of The Times: It’s the End of the World as the Knicks Know It

Sports of The Times: It’s the End of the World as the Knicks Know It D'Antoni, Mike, Layden, Scott, Jackson, Mark, Walsh, Donnie, New York Knicks, Basketball Comments (0) Whatever system Mike D’Antoni installs in New York, the Knicks won’t be winners until their roster is turned over,…

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David Pogue Top-Of-The-Line GPS

http://fatla00.wordpress.com/David Pogue reviews GPS navigation systems.Video taken from the New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/

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In lieu of a gift

I'm guessing they're too busy to read this but maybe you're not.

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Full Disclosure

Full Disclosure 10 May, 2008 Let’s start with a Wikipedia definition. Phrase: Full Disclosure [In] Journalism, full disclosure refers to disclosing the interests of the writer which may bear on the subject being written about, for example, if the writer has worked with an interview subject…

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The World: Oil Prices Are Up and Politicians Are Angry. Yawn.

What can Washington do to reduce gas prices in the near term? The short answer, alas, is not much.

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That Must Be Bob at the Door. I Hear His New Hip Squeaking.

Many patients with artificial hips made of ceramic hips say they have begun to squeak, interfering with their daily life.

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Big Brown Derby Stains

I’m no horse racing fan by any measure of anything. I know absolutely nothing about the sport other than that as a kid (in the mid/late 70’s) the Triple Crown seemed very doable. I was listening to WFAN up here in the New York area this morning on the way home from caddying. I heard the…

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D’Antoni to Become Knicks Coach

D’Antoni to Become Knicks Coach » By Just Stupid on May 10, 2008 in Stupid Sports | 0 Comments As you might recall, I am a pretty big Phoenix Suns fan. And as much as I hate seeing them eliminated in the playoffs year after year, I hate to see D’Antoni go. Eveidently Mike D’Antoni has…

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Making progress on NYC Waterfall at Piers 4 & 5

Significant progress can be seen on all four of artist Olafur Eliasson's mega-public art event "New York City Waterfalls" -- including the one positioned between piers 4 and 5 below the Brooklyn Promenade. Here's the view of the top: Its...

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The Rise of Rockets

The photographer Simon Norfolk has documented a series of military and commercial launchings, as well as the respective launching sites. He observes that rockets are “built on earth and live in the heavens” and in both stages exist largely out of sight (and out of mind). But for 90…

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You Guys Are Like the Gay Abbott and Costello

[Heading towards the restaurant "Good".]Gay guy #1: Where are we going again?Gay guy #2: It's "Good".Gay guy #1: What's good?Gay guy #2: The name of the restaurant we're going to.Gay guy #1: I asked you what it was.Gay guy #3: Oh, we are so not doing this...--The Village Alsome | Thumbs up |…

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044. Deja vu.

Let me tell you a little story. Lorick New York I work at a law firm, and one day my boss waltzed into work looking even more stylish than usual. I stared at the adorable print on her blouse, and thought, "I've seen that before. I LOVE it. Where have I seen that before?" Time passed. I watch…

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NYCB:”World Tour” matinee

It’s possible to sum up today’s NYCB matinee performance in one sentence: Teresa Reichlen rules. No seriously, she does. Her gestures, expressions and overall exuberance flavoring Martin’s “The Chairman Dances” was incredible. So incredible, that I want to see her in that role again.…

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I:Spy Cafeteria Edition

Ben McKenzie walking down 17th st with a cute little 20-ish girl on his arm and a crew of boys and girls   Tuesday night - Mark (Mariah Carey’s “ex-whatever”) eating with 2 slinky “ladies.”  Mimi’s bodyguard showed up a little after MICAH JESSE left, but no Mimi.   In…

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“Starter for 10″

“Starter for 10″ I read the book “A Question of Attraction” by David Nicholls a few years ago. I think I may have reviewed at another one of my now shuttered sites. I really liked the book. It’s about a young man in his first year at university who gets to fulfill a lifelong dream of…

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Jocker Action Figures Fever

New Joker action figures, based on the likeness of the late Heath Ledger, have sold out within minutes of them going on sale. The US$9.99 toy became an instant collector’s item with fans. Some fans are believed to be buying up stock, convinced the figure is a collector’s item; others are…

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They’re Having Me Back!

They’re Having Me Back! By adam.cozens | May 10, 2008  After my critcall-acclaimed, house rocking performance last week, the New York Comedy Club is having me back for an encore performance. And I made a flyer. Please come! Topics: Comedy, New York, The Man | No Comments »

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News Corporation Withdraws Its Bid for Newsday

Cablevision appeared likely to prevail in the bidding for the newspaper after the News Corporation pulled out.

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News Corporation Withdraws Its Bid for Newsday

Cablevision appeared likely to prevail in the bidding for the newspaper after the News Corporation pulled out.

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New York, Day 7

Ultimo giorno in giro per la grande mela, stamattina abbiamo fatto un fugone in wall street. Non eravamo ancora passati davanti al palazzo della borsa e almeno simbolicamente andava fatto. Ma in realtà la cosa più importante era andare dal Toro all'inzio della Broadway, si dice infatti che se…

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Mike D'Antoni Accepts Knicks Offer

Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns. Read the complete story here.

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Pray For Marc Jacobs [Rag Trade]

"It's out of control. There's always a different boy and everyone is worried he's going to pull a Halston." That's an anonymous friend of Marc Jacobs on the increasingly-erratic fashion designer. [Page Six] Ouch: David Lauren was not invited to his girlfriend (of three years) Lauren Bush's…

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A good restaurant

You Guys Are Like the Gay Abbott and Costello [Heading towards the restaurant "Good".] Gay guy #1: Where are we going again? Gay guy #2: It's "Good". Gay guy #1: What's good? Gay guy #2: The name of the restaurant we're going to. Gay guy #1: I asked you what it was. Gay guy #3: Oh, we are so not…

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Valient Thorr Donates Kidney. Gets A Lousy T-Shirt.

Thorr Himself, front man of Valient Thorr, will be donating a kidney to save his father. To commemorate the experience a totally bitchin' t-shirt was designed. The shirt is a little pricey ($18) but the guy just had his kidney cut out so poney up. Link: Valient Kidney Buy a shirt here

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Progress in Promoting Black Officers, but Police Department Faces Hurdles

The fatal police shooting of Sean Bell has put the Police Department’s relationship with some black New Yorkers under a microscope.

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Delgado Moved Back Up

After having an amazing 1st game of the double-header, 1st baseman, Carlos Delgado has been moved up to the 5th spot in the order. Ryan Church is sitting out, so he may be moved back down tomorrow afternoon.

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Matching Newcomer to College, While Both Pay

The use of overseas recruiting agents, who are paid both by colleges seeking students and students looking for advice on college selection, is raising uncomfortable questions.

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Pictures in Manhattan

This week’s featured art is Fountains at Columbus Circle by Vinny From Brooklyn Sometimes I venture into Manhattan and have taken a ton of pictures. My neighbors are always asking me if I sell some so I put some online for sale. This picture was taken at Columbus Circle on 59th street and…

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In Delta Area, Many Bodies and No Aid

Bodies washing up onto the riverbanks or floating downstream are all but ignored by the living, whether the villagers or the authorities whose presence is barely felt.

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News Corp. Withdraws Its Bid for Newsday

Cablevision appeared likely to prevail in the bidding for the Long Island newspaper after News Corporation pulled its $580 million bid.

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«Untitled»

There is an article in today's New York Times about how the rise in gas prices are causing more people to ride mass transit. A few weeks ago I tried to figure this out for myself. The break even point for me is for gas to be $5.25 or 5.75 a for it to be worth me taking the light rail to work. …

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Puddings 2

Here’s full frontal Cornell, showing an impressive growth of pudding, which grows to very impressive and bordering on terrifying when contact gets made with the bow of a 25-foot yard tug. When I say terrifying, I mean the way a benign whale itching a scratch on the keel of a kayak would…

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#34 Snake Plissken (Escape Form New York)

One of movies greatest badasses. Actor: Kurt Russell Quote: “I’m tired, maybe later.” Action: Sends us into the dark ages. Clip(s):

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State Agrees on Protocol for Governor and Father

The state Ethics Commission has provided Basil A. Paterson, a labor lawyer and the father of the governor, specific guidelines on how to avoid conflicts of interest.

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Could a Baby be Next for Mariah Carey?

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon’s wedding was the real deal! The newlyweds spoke to People magazine about their April 30 ceremony and showed off exclusive photos, which will be posted in this weeks issue. Carey told People, “We really do feel we are soul mates”. Cannon added, “She is…

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Drama for your mama

It's been a rough week for me. I wanted to thank you all for being so supportive in this crazy time for me. This situation has actually been really tough on me. This is the third issue with drugs that I've seen with my students in the past year. It's just so hard for me to understand. It's…

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Section 8 Housing

Section 8 Housing

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Section 8 Housing Assistance

Section 8 Housing Assistance

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Slipstream: Do You Have That Portable in a Midsize?

Between laptop-sized computers and hand-held devices, is there room for a third category whose size would fall between the two?

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I WON’T QUIT

Defying disgusted constituents and angry Republican leaders, disgraced Rep. Vito Fossella has told pals he plans to seek re-election. And, shockingly, the Staten Island pol is feeling "pretty good," he confided to friends. "I got every indication that he plans to run again," said Guy Molinari,…

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D?Antoni Accepts Offer to Coach Knicks

Mike D?Antoni turned the Phoenix Suns into one of the N.B.A.?s most entertaining and successful teams of the last half-decade.

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Gasol Ceding the Spotlight, but Still Shining

The transition from playing the lead in Memphis to being Kobe Bryant?s stage partner in Los Angeles has not been as difficult for Pau Gasol as people may think.

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