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I’m going to go ahead and call it BrittCon
I’m sure you are all sick of hearing about my trip to New York City (especially if you follow me on Twitter too) - and we still have over a month of this crap to go. But… er… I haven’t got a good excuse for talking about it again. I will, however, promise to write about something…
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Clinton "More Determined" After W.V. Primary Win
Hilary Clinton won tonight's West Virginia primary with about 66% of the vote, handily defeating Barack Obama (he had 27%) as expected. The NY Times reported "racial considerations emerged as an unusually salient factor as Mrs. Clinton drew strong support from white, working-class voters who…
Will West Side Failure Prompt Bloomberg Run?
If Mayor Bloomberg wants to realize his long-standing dream of developing Manhattan’s far West Side, he may have to go so far as to win the governorship in 2010. Yesterday, the chances that Mr. Bloomberg will finish his second term in City Hall with construction under way on the 26-acre…
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Mayor Directed Millions to Council Members
Mayor Bloomberg has given public money to City Council members and at least one borough president to fund organizations and programs, much like the council speaker does with member items on the other side of City Hall. During the current budget year, Mr. Bloomberg has handed out $4.5 million to…
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City To Tell the Real Story Of Counterfeiting’s Costs
The city is poised to unveil a campaign to educate tourists and locals alike about the harsh realities of supporting the counterfeit goods industry, which officials say costs the city more than $1 billion in lost sales taxes each year. Beginning Monday, posters adorned with messages that relay…
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Donations: Commentary: How true is your altruism?
Interesting piece in the NYT Freakonomics blog by Stephen J. Dubner about donations after natural disasters. Notes that international donations for Myanmar cyclone relief are still quite low– and that media coverage, not surprisingly, causes big jumps in the amount of money raised. In related…
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EarthLink to Pull the Plug on Wi-Fi in Philadelphia
EarthLink, which pinned its future on municipal Wi-Fi networks following rapid declines in its dial-up Internet access business, said that it could not find a buyer for the $17 million network.
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Manhattan trip: F.Murray Abraham, Warhammer geek, dead Barbie…
Say Hello to my new 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, Mac OS X 10.5.2 MacBook right from the Fifth Avenue Apple Store, New York City! We are back in New Orleans waiting for the swarm of the formosan termites. Let me recall some Manhattan moments with the help of quick iPhone photos. F. Murray…
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My First Book Signing
I know about James Frey in the same way most people know about James Frey. He sat through an entire hour as the guest on Oprah as the lovable host totally toasted the freshly ousted author. Frey had been caught stretching the truth of his self-proclaimed memoir about his crazy drug-induced…
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It?s Still Spring, but the Ice Cream Truck War Revs Up
In neighborhoods across the city, skirmishes are breaking out over which ice cream franchise can sell its wares on which route.
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The Spice Shop
I was on the other side of 1st Avenue, about to cross the four lanes of traffic, when I smelled it. Really. Waft, waft. I thought they might have a green papaya. I usually buy them at a shop on the Bowery, below Grand, and I wanted to make the strong, fresh, garlic and gingered papaya salad - I…
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Cuts in Medicaid May Mean Billion-Dollar Loss to New York for Training Doctors
New York?s public and private hospitals stand to lose more than $1 billion in funds for the training of doctors because of changes to Medicaid backed by the Bush administration, an analysis says.
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Wanted: Pitchers Who Throw Only Shutouts
Roy Halladay, when healthy, usually seems to lead the American League in complete game shutouts. My question is, if it were possible to clone him, would the Yankees have the sense to get in the market for those clones? As I write this, I am working a late night in the Bronx near the Stadium, on…
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Your small & very expensive apartment.
Yes. We all know about all of our very small expensive apartments. In other parts of the country it would be considered rude to ask someone what they pay in rent. Here, it is normal and almost expected. I always want to see if I am getting a good deal. As if my landlord would lower it…
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Sightseeing in Liberty City - a set on Flickr
A side by side comparison photo tour in New York City and Liberty City...
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Twitterfone
A nifty little service. Formats available:Quicktime (.mov), MP3 Audio (.mp3), Flash Video (.flv), MPEG-4 Video (.m4v) Tags: 1938, media, twitter, twitterfone
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Sports of The Times: Getting Better (Can’t Get Worse)
Sports of The Times: Getting Better (Can’t Get Worse) D'Antoni, Mike, New York Knicks, Basketball Comments (0) As the Mike D’Antoni era begins at the Garden, one thing is certain: It will be a lot easier for D’Antoni to follow Isiah Thomas than for a new Suns coach to follow D’Antoni. …
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Cell Phone Photo Pieces
Cell Phone Photo Pieces May 13th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Brooklyn, New York City | Comments Off Hey, so I’m throwing a couple photos that I took using the camera on my cell phone. Besides the text messaging projects, I’ve been doing a lot cell phone photography and video. I’m finally…
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Mets 6, Nationals 3: For the Mets, New Faces, Better Result
Mets 6, Nationals 3: For the Mets, New Faces, Better Result Washington Nationals, New York Mets, Baseball Comments (0) The Mets team that won on Tuesday looked drastically different from the one that had lost the day before. @ May 14, 2008
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Only Substantial Problems Count for Lemon Laws?
Only Substantial Problems Count for Lemon Laws? Posted by Sergei Lemberg, Esq. on May 13th, 2008 I recently got a call from a consumer whose expensive vehicle was consuming oil at an alarming clip. He inquired whether we would be able to take the case based on the theory that excessive oil…
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The 24-Second Knicks Introduce Their Seven-Seconds-or-Less Coach
The 24-Second Knicks Introduce Their Seven-Seconds-or-Less Coach D'Antoni, Mike, Coaches and Managers, New York Knicks, Basketball Comments (0) Mike D’Antoni, averaging 58 wins in four full seasons with the Suns, is bringing his frantic style to a Knicks team that has lacked personality in…
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«Untitled»
Zunächst noch ein paar Worte zum Thema “Seneca”: Ich glaube, es gibt da ein Muster. Aber da ja die großen wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse nie gewürdigt werden und ich sicher keine Hausarbeit über den Einfluß antiker Moralphilosophie auf die Gesellschaft in Nordamerika schreiben will,…
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New York - Guggenheim Museum
You'll need to contact the Guggenheim Museum for photography. Be warned, however, that there may be no response - this happened to Scott Kelby.
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New York - New York City
Information for photography in New York City. You will need to get a permit. New York City parks handles photography differently.
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Adult chat rooms in west new york new jersey
I hope that we can find things that will really drive us wild when we are alone. Would you like to chat with Erica and other women from West New York ? Try sexplaycam.
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Clinton Victorious In West Virginia
The Associated Press projects Hillary Rodham Clinton the winner of the West Virginia Democratic primary.
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"Imagine" by John Lennon
Seen on: YouTube In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine voted "Imagine" the third greatest song of all time.[1] Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter said, "In many countries around the world — my wife and I have visited about 125 countries — you hear John Lennon's song 'Imagine' used almost equally…
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florida fires
Front Page: China Quake Toll 12000, Florida Fires, Military Meets Florida Fires: Fires are raging along Florida's Atlantic coast as firefighters in the town of Palm Bay have spent more than 48 hours battling the state's biggest blaze, which has damaged about 70 homes and scorched about 5 1/2…
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New York Times Crosswords
Binding: Video GameASIN: B000NDFFF4Manufacturer: MajescoRelease Date: 2007-05-22Average Customer Review: (From 49 total reviews)List Price: $19.99Amazon Price: $10.85 (23 new 8 used available)You save: $9.14 (45.72%)Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours (Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping)…
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İnsan embriyosunda genetik değişiklik yapıldı
ABD‘de insan embriyosunun genetik şifresini değiştiren bilim insanları ‘tasarım bebek’ yaratma yolunda önemli bir adım attı. İnsanın genetik yapısıyla oynanmasına karşı çıkan gruplar tepkili. İnsan embriyosunda yapılan genetik değişiklik tartışma yarattı. Bilim…
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Brian: Wednesday, May 14
Brian: Wednesday, May 14 May 14, 2008 By: Brian Category: NY Times New York Times constructed by Doug Peterson; edited by Will Shortz I tried incorporating the applet navigation tips I learned from Dan Feyer, winner of the C division — he suggests using SHIFT+[arrow keys] to move from…
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The war comes home
It’s easy to forget about how many Iraqis and Afghans are killed by the U.S. military each day - they’re halfway around the world and we can always change the channel if some nasty images pop up on TV. Doing so is a bit harder when the chaos occurs in your own backyard, and is caused by…
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Echéance: Microsoft's Pursuit de Yahoo
Juan Carlos Perez et Elizabeth Montalbano, IDG News Service , in order to revamp its Internet business, would buy Yahoo seemed surreal when rumors first surfaced in mid-2006. L'idée que Microsoft, afin de réorganiser ses activités Internet, Yahoo acheter semble surréaliste lorsque des…
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Bonnie Fuller to Announce New 'Media' Venture 'Shortly'
Bonnie Fuller, no longer queen bee at American Media Inc., has something up her sleeve. "My next venture will be in media," she told us when we reached her by phone this evening. "I really can't give you any details... but there's something specific I want to do." She said she'll announce the new…
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Mirrors Underneath Port Authority Bus Ramp
I saw these mirrors as I was exiting Port Authority Bus Terminal onto 9th Avenue one morning. I don't know what they're for, nor had I noticed them in the many years that I've now been commuting to New York City for work. But I liked the way they reflect the passing traffic in a mosaic.
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Yankees force extra innings and then lose 2-1 in the 11th inning
The New York Yankees sent the game to extra innings on a Hideki Matsui solo home run in the ninth inning but then went on to lose the game 2-1 against the Tampa Bay Rays in the 11th inning. Gabe Gross had a rbi single in the bottom of the 11th off of Yankees closer Mariano Rivera. Rivera took…
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I Recommend You Go South for the Winter
Hobo: Yo man, it's freezing outside! Can I get a shirt?Teenager with suitcase: No, go away.Hobo: Come on man, you probably got like ten shirts in there.Teenager with suitcase: Listen to me bum, you're already wearing ten shirts, you're not getting a shirt.Bum: My name's Max.Teenager with…
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From the wire service to the blogosphere: How the public gets its news
New media, specifically the blogosphere, proves to be a unique news media outlet in that it does not subscribe to traditional journalistic standards of unbiased reporting. As newspaper sales continue to fall, more and more people are turning to the internet as their primary source of news. From…
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Indians Bristle at U.S. Criticism on Food Prices
Instead of blaming India and others for the rise in food prices, Americans should rethink their energy policy ? and stop eating so much, say a growing number of Indians.
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Missing Giants
The Super Bowl champion Giants haven't gotten their stripe! If you start walking uptown on Broadway from Battery Park you'll see these granite stripes with an inlaid date and name or event in the sidewalk. They mark the occurrence of each ticker-tape parade. There were a lot of…
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ICFF/ NY Design Week 2008
Sorapot, along with two of my other designs, will be featured during Rubin Chapelle’s opening party for Design Week. I’d love to see you there. Come by, say hello, and grab a drink! May 18th, 7 - 10 PM 410 West 14th Street I’ll also be showing Sorapot at ICFF, booth #831
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DannyinNYC
, DannyinNYC, 35, Male, •Just Looking For Now, •New York City, New York, •White / Caucasian, •Single, Never Married, •Clean Cut, •Lives Alone, •Average Body Build, •Scorpio Original post by Italian Dating and software by e3wii.com Copyright © 2008 Meeting Directory. This Feed is…
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Goodell Satisfied After Meeting With Walsh
N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell said Matt Walsh, the former New England Patriots video employee, had provided no new information about the Patriots? illegal videotaping tactics.
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day 331 :: here I go again on my own.
So here it is, 8:45 p.m. I am cuzzled up on the couch with my chihuahua catching up on some tv, cleaning my apartment, doing some dishes, and basically getting some stuff done. Catching up with some friends, treating my dog to an extra long walk, doing all the things that are nice to do on a…
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Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk I went to see Gary Vaynerchuk in Borders Books at 461 Park Avenue. Interesting guy full of enthusiasm. Real friendly, positive attitude. There is no way you can’t like this guy. He obviously was raised by very loving parents as he very often mentions how much he loves his…
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Lunch at Olive Vine Cafe
Though both my dining companion and I felt a bit like we were cheating on Zaytoons, we had a lovely time at the new Olive Vine Cafe on Court Street near Degraw for lunch today. Perhaps the nicest surprise is the backyard. While the plastic tables and chairs are not creating any amazing ambiance,…
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