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Film Director Sydney Pollack Dies at 73
The Oscar-winning director Sydney Pollack whose films include Tootsie, Out of Africa, The Way We Were and They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, died this afternoon in his Los Angeles home. The cause was cancer. Pollack grew up in Indiana and headed to New York City when he was 17, joining The…
So That's How It Spreads
[Homeless man is giving directions to tourists.]Construction worker to tourists below: Don't listen to that guy, he's a homeless bum. He don't know what he's talking about, he's crazy. Seriously, stop talking to him, he's just a whacked out homeless guy.Homeless man: Yeah, well... You're…
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Sydney Pollack Dead At 73 [And Now He's Dead]
Oscar-winning director Sydney Pollack, whose credits included Out Of Africa, The Way We Were and Tootsie, died at home in Los Angeles of cancer. He was 73. His death came within three months of the cancer death of his business partner and fellow filmmaker Anthony Minghella, with whom he ran…
Comforting Noises
Monday evening, ten till nine. Through my window I hear a clanking, and I can't decide if it's the sound of cutlery against plates or a metal baseball bat in the courtyard. Cars whizz by. In the distance a voice echos, though I can't understand what's being said. Sounds from an airplane up…
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Like My Grandma
Girl #1: Where do you get bras?Girl #2: Victoria's Secret, because no one else has my size.Girl #1: What size are you?Girl #2: Buttloads of huge.--St Marks Place & 1st AveOverheard by: Mariah Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · …
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Il n’y sera pas un prochain fois
Today’s a milestone but in truth really not that special, for it’s just the last Monday of May. Lacking any family members who died in wars, lacking any connection towards war or service in general, or for that matter, lacking any perspective of what it’s like to truly give yourself up…
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In their own inimitable way, W, McCain and a Joint Chiefs’ Chairman s’port them troops…on Memorial Day…
May 26, 2008 The New York Times Military Chief Warns Troops About Politics By THOM SHANKER WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has written an unusual open letter to all those in uniform, warning them to stay out of politics as the nation approaches a presidential election…
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ＮＹ旅行記＃１５〜 機内 ＶＯＬ．３
眠りに就く前に 探索した機内で見た光景で とっても驚いた事があったので 書いておく！ 寝ている方が多かった中 シート足元部分に寝ている方発見 ３列席の座席には 子ども（幼児かと。。。）が２人 …
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JB Hi-Fi’s in New York! Oh wait…
I don’t get the whole New York theme that Myer’s boldly marketing to Melburnians these few weeks. Why yellow? When I first saw it, I couldn’t help but think JB Hi-Fi’s somehow associated with the whole branding thingo.
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What’s up with African museums of art?
African art and artists may finally be getting the recognition they deserve in Western capitals, but the same can’t always be said for the health of museums dedicated to African Art. New York City’s Museum of African Art has been closed for the last few years as it gets ready to open a new…
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Willie Randolph Inexplicably Retained as Mets’ Manager
After a disappointing 23-25 start, following a disappointing collapse at the end of the 2007 season, Willie Randolph was inexplicably given a vote of confidence and was not fired when he met with the top brass in the Mets organization. Randolph met with GM Omar Minaya, principal owner Fred…
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HeartsRevolution - Switchblade
HeartsRevolution is boy/girl combo Ben and Lo, who according to their MySpace, he plays “invisible weapons” whilst she “glows in the dark”. Interesting, interesting. From a distance, this electro-pop-come-neu-punk outfit mirror almost perfectly the same onstage set-up and crazy musical…
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Hay Wagon Fugitives...
Nelson Rockefeller, erstwhile governor of New York and famous patron and collector of modern art, was embarrassed by the slums of Albany back in the 1960s, when he had to drive through them with the... Observations from an odd vantage point: the Vermont side of the Vermont/Quebec border.
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Housing Crisis Swamps Auto Industry
Housing Crisis Swamps Auto Industry From the New York Times: The auto industry is getting sideswiped by the housing crisis. Auto lenders and banks, closing their wallets, have prevented hundreds of thousands of consumers from getting the financing for a car. Not only is the car a…
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Homosexuality Common in the Wild, Scientists Say
As gay couples celebrate their newfound right to marry in California and opposition groups rally to fight the ruling, many struggle with this question: Is homosexuality natural? On this issue, Nature has spoken: Same-sex lovin’ is common in hundreds of species, scientists say. Roy and…
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President Bush and the GI Bill
House authors Edith Nourse Rodgers of Massachusetts and John Rankin of Mississippi look on as President Roosevelt signs legislation popularly known as the "GI Bill of Rights."Statement by the Press Secretary Once again, the New York Times Editorial Board doesn't let the facts get in the way of…
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NBA2K8: Michael Jordan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHM309PjYjI My final video for 2K8, a compilation of my previous Jordan moments mixed with some new footage. Thanks to everyone for checking out my videos, I look forward to getting my hands on 2K9 and seeing what I can do with it! Author: MessenjahMatt …
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New Al Qaeda Cell A Growing Threat To U.S.
The new faces of terror are militants inside an emerging al Qaeda cell, which U.S. officials warn presents a clear and growing threat to America.
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Wang and Lam Trunk Shows @Barneys
on Wednesday April 2, 2008 and Thursday April 3, 2008 Barneys will host Trunk shows for Alexander Wang and Derek Lam respectively. Located at their Madison Ave. location, the retailer will offer the usually assortment of goodies for gandering from the hot designers, Alexander is slated to be at…
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Colorado Rockies at New York Mets Tickets
Colorado Rockies at New York Mets Tickets Buy Colorado Rockies at New York Mets Tickets at Shea Stadium in Flushing NY on July 12 2008 click here to learn more Tags: MLB Tickets 2008 MLB Regular Season Tickets New York Mets Tickets [IMG [Slashdot]] [IMG [Digg]] [IMG [Reddit]] [IMG…
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Buffalo Performing Arts Academy: New York arts magnet
Known for its many names in the state, the Academy of Arts in Buffalo or Buffalo Performing Arts School or Buffalo Academy for Visual Arts at the scene and is known as an essential part of the public school structure in the country . The Academy of Performing Arts is currently the fifth to the…
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Extra, Extra
Rest in peace and honor, by Frank Lynch at flickrToday on the Gothamist Newsmap: an aircraft alert at JFK Airport in Queens, an unusual animal rescue at 182nd St. and Crotona Ave. in the Bronx, and a pedestrian was struck on the Brooklyn Bridge footpath. Big Brown hasn't trained in a few days…
Could You Just Stop Duelling with Them?
Little boy #1: You are a penis.Little boy #2: No, you are a penis.Nanny: Alright, whoever says that again gets a time-out.Little boy #1: Whoever says penis?Nanny: Nevermind.--Bleecker & Mercer Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! ·…
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Community Waits for Parks Around Yankee Stadium
Photograph of old Yankee Stadium and new Yankee Stadium (taken in June 2007) by Urch on Flickr While many people are excited about the opening of the new Yankee Stadium, many residents who live near the stadium have been unhappy about the delays in replacing the park land used for the new…
Foul Language Crusader Has Bar of Soap for NYC
Jim O'Connor, the author of a book titled Cuss Control, visited New York last week in an effort to educate people on how they can curb their cursing. O'Connor is not a complete scold--his book states that its purpose is to simply reduce swearing to situations that actually call for it, like…
I has a nut!
A picture of one of my favorite animals, a squirrel hiding a nut in the snow in a park in New York. I has a nut!
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Giant telescope links London, New York
Giant telescope links London, New York LONDON, England (CNN) -- As the first splinters of sunlight spread their warmth on the south bank of the River Thames on Thursday, it became clear that after more than a century, the vision of Victorian engineer ...
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Blog Carla’
Blog Carla’ (Feed Rss, PageRank 3): Blog di finanza, borsa, investimenti, economia di Francesco Carla’ Ultimi post di questo blog: Warning: MagpieRSS: Failed to fetch http://www.finanzaworld.it/blog/feed/ (Request timed out after 5 seconds) in…
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Schumer: Airline Delays Mean NYC Loses Money
Senator Charles Schumer, longtime critic of area airports, seized upon a study that shows delayed flights mean $4.9 billion is lost in the local economy. The Senate Joint Economic Committee's researchers released a report yesterday (working weekend!) which has some wild stats, like how…
New York Times Crosswords
New York Times Crosswords Binding: Video Game ASIN: B000NDFFF4 Manufacturer: Majesco Sales Inc. Release Date: 2007-05-22 Average Customer Review: (From 50 total reviews) List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $9.99 (21 new 8 used available) You save: $10 (50.03%) Availability: Usually ships in 24…
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news and photos: Burmese Still Waiting For Aid
The Burmese news site Mizzima has posted new photos of from the Irrawaddy region. Also, the latest from the NY Times: Weeks After Cyclone in Myanmar, Even Farmers Wait For Food. –Karen
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Savage Coyote Attack Spooks Greenwich
Coyotes are on the prowl in the northern suburbs. And as a recent attack proves, the predators are increasing their range into neighborhoods once considered coyote-free. The veterinarian said 8-year-old Samantha is very lucky to be alive. The Jack Russell terrier survived not one but two attacking…
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NY Times: Miyamoto “Walt Disney of digital generation”
NY Times: Miyamoto “Walt Disney of digital generation” May 26th, 2008 @ 22:14 The New York Times recently interviewed Nintendo supremo Shigeru Miyamoto and called him the “Walt Disney of digital generation.” “What’s important is that the people that I work with are also recognized…
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Standing still
On our last morning in New York, I took a quick look around, at the black and white wallpaper and the framed vintage magazine prints and the chandaliers made of plastic beads and thought, as I did several times over our stay, “I wish I could stay in this happy moment a little bit longer.” …
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Commence the 6 hour wait...
I'm at JFK airport in NYC at the moment; my friend's flight left 4 hours before mine so I'm just hanging around. Luckily JetBlue has a really awesome terminal - lots of restaurants, seating, and best of all, free WiFi. I figure I may as well use this time to blog. Admittedly, I haven't felt much…
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You Don't Have To-- He Got Over It
Little boy: Did the Jews kill Jesus?Tutor: No. It was the Romans.Little boy: Aw, man! I hate the Romans! [angrily pounds fist on table]--Community Center, 109th & LexingtonOverheard by: Drew Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · …
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Nba - Lebron James Vs Vince Carter Vs Steve Francis Vs Tracy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfbgjesMYgc Atlantic Division Boston Celtics Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden 18,624 1946 Celtic Green, White New Jersey Nets East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center 20,049 1967* Navy, Red, Dark Silver, Silver, White New York Knicks New York City, NY Madison Square…
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Dreaming of....
Dreaming of.... May 17, 2008 New York. With summer coming up and everyone asking what my plans are for the summer (none) I am slowly starting to think of some new travel plans. Unfortunately the Malaysia trip offers little chance of doing much touristy (although an old friend is coming up to…
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Olson, Orioles End Yankees Winning Streak
Garrett Olson pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Nick Markakis went 3-for-4 with a home run, and the Baltimore Orioles ended the New York Yankees' five-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory Monday.
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Gun store owner's trial begins
Jury selection begins this week for a federal suit against a Georgia gun dealer. Jay Wallace, owner of Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna, faces charges in New York City. The city says Wallace sold guns that were later sold on city streets. Wallace, however, is counter-suing the city for libel to the…
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El New York Times prepara su API
El New York Times prepara su API El New York Times está preparando su API, que estaría lista en unos seis meses, pero de la que da muy pocos detalles más allá del anuncio (Media Bristo, R/W). ¿Qué se podrá esperar de esta API del New York Times? De entrada acceso su vastísimo…
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Fixing the Mets - Part One - Offense
Some Suggestions To Help Fix The Mets Firing Willie Randolph will probably prove little in regards to getting the Mets back on track. The players are the ones that must right this ship. Here is what has been happening thus far....the offense has been punchless and disjointed; the pitching has…
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Young, Broke New Yorkers Get the NY Times Treatment
The NY Times treats us to a trend piece, sounding off the alarms of a newsflash: ambitious young people subsist on low incomes in NYC! Some choice quotes are sprinkled throughout:“For a little while I only ate grapefruits for my lunch because they have a lot of nutrients and they got me…
Dexter Sports Pick up of the Week: Darrell Rasner
Dexter Sports Pick up of the Week: Darrell Rasner Category: New York Yankees , Pick Up of the Week By JoeyD -Dexter Sports 1:50 PM Dexter-Sports Inbox Darrell Rasner has been just the pitching help that the Yankees have been hoping for. In three starts so far this season, he is a brilliant…
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TrustedTours.com - Things to do in New York City
I recently had a vacation in New York City. I really have a pretty wild time there, after that fun wild vacation, some of our family who were going that way or even mentioned about the city would hear us chat away about the various Things to do in New York City. Such as [...]
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Yankee Stadium
I am in New York for the umpteenth time. The weather is perfect: Spring, broken clouds and temperate climes equals baseball. For the first time in my life I attended a Yankees game in their own house. And none too soon. The iconic structure is slated to come down. It’s 2008, it’s…
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The Battle for Last Place
Just thought I’d let everyone (Yankee haters) know that Baltimore and the NY Yankees are battling for last in AL East. Loser takes all. Good thing they havs a $200 million dollar payroll.
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