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From That Day Forward, Billy Never Spoke During Sack Races
Little boy: Is it garbage or is it presents? Is it garbage or is it presents?Mom: If you aren't quiet, whatever is in the bags now will be garbage.Little boy: [Silence.]Mom: Uh huh... That's called logic.--Park Slope, Brooklyn Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email …
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And a Nazi Wouldn't Hail a Cab Of Color
Little tourist boy: Mommy! Look, that lady is a Nazi!Frazzled tourist mom: What? Oh... Honey, that nice lady is hailing a cab, not Hitler.--Bowery Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · Posted 2008-06-14
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Dispatch from Aspen: It's All About the Wine Guys
Robert Bohr, right, and his 1988 Larlot With tonight's marquee events, the Food & Wine Best New Chefs party and Dave Chang's whole hog slaughter at Hickory House, the focus of the Classic will undoubtedly shift back to food.... Robert Bohr, right, and his 1988 Larlot With tonight's…
Extra, Extra
Moldy Bread, by EssG at flickrToday on the Gothamist Newsmap: severed toes on 118th St. and 3rd Ave. in Manhattan, snake in a basement on 48th St. in Brooklyn, and a missing swimmer off Orchard Beach in the Bronx. Friday marked the groundbreaking ceremony of an eco-friendly community center…
At Last, Someone Who Shares My Passion!
Girl in line: And that's when I told him that if he's going to keep masturbating in a glass box, at least I shouldn't have to... (stops, realizing everyone is listening)Guy in line to friend: That is so going in my blog.--Kimmel Center, NYU Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link …
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Many Mourn Tim Russert's Passing
The sudden death of Tim Russert, NBC News Washington bureau chief and Meet the Press moderator, shook the media and political communities as well as the many faithful viewers of Meet the Press yesterday. Last night's NBC Nightly News was completely about Russert's career and legacy, as a…
Everyone Who's Ever Been On Futurama [Art]
I just came across this and thought it was awesome. That is all. UPDATE: I can't seem to make the pic any bigger so just click the link to view full-size. Also? I'm pretty sure they forgot to include Lucy Liu's head. [DesignYouTrust]
Subway Double Header Slated in Two Weeks
The Yankees and Mets are going to play their third dual-stadium doubleheader, June 27th. The teams will make up the game that was rained out May 16th at 2pm and then head over the Shea Stadium to play their regularly scheduled game at 8pm. This will be the third time the teams have done…
The 'Racist' Barack Obama Monkey Puppet [Bad Ideas]
"A toy being sold over the internet by a Utah couple is causing an uproar from supporters of democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. It’s a sock monkey wearing a suit with a lapel pin for Obama. Supporters of Obama have been filling online forums and blogs with angry words over what…
La Crème de la Crème Pour La Grande Pomme
This Monday, June 16th, America's world-renowned French chefs are descending upon Rockefeller Center for Crème de la Crème, Citymeals-on-Wheels Chefs’ Tribute fundraiser to honor the legendary masters of French cooking. Each star chef will cook two dishes -- a classic recipe from one of…
Acting 101 with James Franco [Video]
How does master thespian and Spider-Man star James Franco stir such deep emotions with his craft? The actor, and his adorable kid brother, explain the magic in the following clip. [via Hollywood-Elsewhere]
DOB Revokes Permit of March's Crane Collapse Site
Photograph from East 51st Street by gattogrosso212 at flickr The East 51st Street condominium site where a crane collapsed into buildings--completely leveling a townhouse and killing seven--had its construction permit revoked. A month after the March 15 collapse, it was revealed plans for…
Coincidentally, How Cleopatra Resolved Political Disputes
Guy, to girl with bangs and big eyes: I like that... Cleopatra thing you got goin' on there.Girl, annoyed: Cleopatra? You think I look like Cleopatra?Guy: Well, yeah.Girl: Okay. (sighs) Can we just have sex now?--W 4th St Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email …
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Heather Mills May Buy Perry Street Condo
West Village residents may need to get ready for an onslaught of British paparazzi: Rumor has it that Heather Mills, ex-wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, is buying an apartment at 173 Perry Street. The Richard Meier-designed building, which has had a number of famous buyers, including Calvin…
Evil Corporations Are Going to Take Away Your Internets [The Internets]
Well, the Internet was fun while it lasted, but now three of the nation's largest service providers are going to shut it down and throw us all back to the dark ages of telephones and postage stamps. "Some people use the Internet simply to check e-mail and look up phone numbers. Others are online…
Hangover Observations from Aspen: Jean-Georges is King
We've been on the ground in Aspen at the 2008 Food & Wine Classic for 24 hours now. Wylie reminded us on a ride into town from the airport that he is not and was not the fake Wylie... We've been on the ground in Aspen at the 2008 Food & Wine Classic for 24 hours now. Wylie reminded…
Avid Subway Enthusiast Arrested Again
Darius McCollum, the minor cult figure among train buffs and subway enthusiasts, was arrested again this morning after being caught in a restricted area at Columbus Circle . McCollum is such a well known figure, that police recognized him on site boarding an uptown 1 train at Times Square…
Jon Voight to be New 24 Baddie! [Television]
I haven't watched Fox's 24 since like the second season, but I'm thinking I'll have to tune in next year now that supercool Midnight Cowboy and Deliverance legend Jon Voight is joining the cast. "Jon Voight has been cast as the villain on the upcoming season of the Fox drama '24.' The seventh…
Bloomberg vs. Paterson in OTB Showdown
It seemed like Gov. Paterson had managed to cobble together a deal for the State to take over NYC OTB yesterday afternoon and prevent its closing. A state takeover would require a vote by the legislature Monday, but Sheldon Silver and Joseph Bruno both seemed amenable to the idea. Mayor…
It's a Members Only Jacket
Girl: But my gynecologist loves my vagina! She says it's very tan!Guy: Yeah... tan and leathery.--New Amsterdam Theatre Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · Posted 2008-06-14
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Tim Russert Coverage: The Backlash Begins [Media]
Less than a day after Tim Russert died of a heart attack at 58, his life and death have received so much coverage that some bloggers—who need to have opinions on everything—are complaining about the coverage, and that, too, of course, is being covered. Both The New York Times and the Stranger…
Openings Roundup: Shalizar, Matsugen, Mad 46
Shalizar: Bangladesh native Parvez Eliaas and his Iranian partner Kaz Bayati have just opened their second Persian restaurant on the Upper East Side, not far from their original venture, Persepolis. According to Thrillist, the new bistro is distinguished by exposed brick and a spacious bar,…
Giuliani Wants Pay to Play for Republican Candidates
Aw, it's time for that classic Rudy Giuliani chutzpah! According to the NY Times, the former NYC mayor and former Republican presidential candidate is offering to help raise money for various Republicans running for election or re-election this fall: "But there is a catch: He wants some…
Battlestar Galactica: The End [Battlestar Galactica]
So last night was the mid-season finale of the Sci-Fi Channel's space Bar Mitzvah Battlestar Galactica. Yep, no more episodes til January, so I paid special close attention. Actually, no, of course I didn't. I didn't even know it was the mid-season finale until I read it in the news this morning!…
Hot New Brooklyn Trend: Divorce!
Not everything in Brooklyn is coming up strollers and Babelands, the Brooklyn Paper is reporting that the divorce rate in the borough has skyrocketed! Reports show that there's been a 30% rise since 2003, with uncontested divorces totaling 7,035 (nearly 2,000 more since 2004) and contested…
Neil Young Fans Suddenly Love War [Politics]
Despite four decades of feverishly anti-establishment rocking by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, fans are showing up at concerts and booing the rock veterans for performing anti-war tunes. They've even been mraching out en masse in protest against songs like "Ohio" and "Military Madness." "The…
Ugh, I'd Prefer the AIDS
Russki #1: You can have my girlfriend.Russki #2: I don't want your girlfriend, she has AIDS.Russki #1: Use a condom.--Staten IslandOverheard by: R Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · Posted 2008-06-14
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Arrest Made in Brooklyn Punch-Out Mugging
Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect in the punch-grab-and-run mugging of a 62-year-old woman in front of the Catholic school where she is a teacher. Patricia McGowan was approached by a young man in front of the Good Shepherd School before 7 a.m. this past Monday, who then shoved her…
600 Taliban Escape Prison in Massive Attack [Clip]
Good thing President Bush and his merry band of thieves have most of our troops over-extended in Iraq! "A brazen bomb and rocket attack on the main prison in southern Afghanistan has freed more than 600 inmates, many of them members of the Taliban. The destruction is evident following a brazen…
Street Sweeper Kills Pet Dog in Bronx
A tiny Boston Terrier named Ginger was literally ripped right off its owner's leash yesterday and sucked into the moving parts of a Dept. of Sanitation street sweeper. Robert Machin was getting into his car parked on the side of a street in the Soundview section of the Bronx. The door of his…
The Week in Eater: Matsugen, Lookalikes, Aspen, and More!
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Bullied Blogger to Comment Mob: "I Win, Bitches!" [The Internets]
Chelsea Alvarez-Bell, the blogger who furiously quit her job with Seattle's Stranger yesterday because all the commenters were mean has returned briefly with a triumphant fuck-you to the angry mob. It turns out that her boss "was disappointed that I was quitting, and that he would like to up the…
DOB Condemns Harlem Building, Removes Residents
Dozens of families that occupied approximately 30 apartments in an East Harlem apartment house found themselves out on the street yesterday, with what little belongings they could gather together as they were hustled from their homes. The Dept. of Buildings condemned the structure on 2nd Ave.…
And Clean the Grout Between His Shower Tiles
High school girl #1: Did you see Juno?High school girl #2: Oh my god! I loved it! Especially that song they sang!High school girl #1: I know! I always try to get my boyfriend to sing like that with me, but he just tells me to get on my knees.--79th & Lex Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down…
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A few details about Expedia's "$58/night in NYC" ad
Expedia, you must be joking. The travel company is currently running an ad on TV that touts "New York from $58/night." Considering the dirtiest hotel in America costs you $99 a night, it's worth investigating what Expedia is willing...
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Adventures (and 70' Water Slide!) in Central Park Today
Today, between noon and 4 p.m., the visitors to Central Park will be able to enjoy a 70-foot water slide, rock climbing, kayaking in Bethesda Terrace Lake and much more, thanks to the Parks Department's Adventures NYC event. Here are some of the other activities and demos: Pro BMX Bike…
OMG! We Come From Space! [Evolution]
All those crazy-ass H.P. Lovecraft stories are true. We are fracking aliens! "Scientists from the Imperial College of London claim to have found evidence that life on our planet did not originate from Earth itself. For the first time, the scientists say, it is confirmed that an important…
Bobulate " Announcing New MFA in Interaction Design
A new IxD course in NYC. Seems to be focussed on screen based interactions.
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Drug Law Reform Activist Arrested Over Stopping Cops' Pot Arrests
A drug law reform activist was arrested in the West Village on Thursday night for trying to stop police officers from arresting two teens who were smoking pot outside his house. The Post reports that Randy Credisco, who heads the William Moses Kunstler Fund for Racial Justice, allegedly…
Battlestar Galactica's Smoking Hot Motorcycle Babes [Battlestar Galactica]
Battlestar Galactica's Katee Sachoff "Blonde Tomboy Space Girl" and Tricia Helfer "Bleachy Cyclon" kick ass in real life too! "One in 10 motorcyclists is a woman, but that statistic is rarely reflected on screens big or small. If an actress does 'ride,' it tends to be only for the camera and it's…
Scorned Woman is Sentenced for Branding Incident
Some former lovers just can't help but leave an indelible impression on a guy, no matter how many years they've been broken up. A judge thought that 23-year-old Kristina Caban definitely should not have, when she kidnapped her ex- and marked him on his abdomen with a homemade branding iron at…
Scorned Woman is Sentenced for Branding Incident
Some former lovers just can't help but leave an indelible impression on a guy, no matter how many years they've been broken up. A judge thought that 23-year-old Kristina Caban definitely should not have, when she kidnapped her ex- and marked him on his abdomen with a homemade branding iron at…
Tonight on Fox: When Transubstantiation Goes Wrong!
Elderly man with eyes bulging: They fried up the Pope in a side of vinegar!Girl: Yeah, they do that sometimes.--Henry St & Pineapple Walk Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · Posted 2008-06-14
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And You Should See My Dishwasher
NYU kid #1: Who wouldn't want sex toys?NYU kid #2: Well, I already have so many. I don't have clothes in my drawers, they're full of sex toys!--Washington Square Park Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · …
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Of Course, We Burn the Urine First
Woman: Excuse me, where is your bathroom?Cashier: I'm sorry, we don't have a bathroom in this facility.Male customer: What do you guys do when you have to use the bathroom?Cashier: How do you think our coffee gets its unique flavor?--Starbucks, Times SquareOverheard by: Making my own Espresso…
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Sam Rohn :: 360 Degree Panoramas :: New York City
panoramic blog from New york city
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I May Lie in Court But Never on My Profile
Thug #1: Aw, damn! Look who just got out of jail!Thug #2: Wassup? Wassup?Thug #1: How you feel?Thug #2: Free as a bird, just like it says on my MySpace.--Starbucks, Park Slope Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us …
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