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McCord-Van Kempen Sighting

When most A-list celebs walk past me I barely blink an eye, but when I saw a certain BMW park in front of DUB Pies on Columbia Street and watched a certain tall, goateed man get out with his strawberry blonde-headed wife and two adorable children, I got as giddy as a school girl. Yep, I had a…

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Brownstoner Launches Restaurant Feature

I can't not mention it since my review of Applewood (written while at Citysearch) is mentioned. Check it out. Also, the Brownstoner community is fierce ... the post already has 19 comments, and it was posted TODAY. I hope Brownstoner is planning on bottling that excitement and selling it as…

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MGMT Touring With Beck

MGMT is going to be hitting the road with Beck for a few shows this summer. The tickets go on sale July, 16th but there's supposed to be a presale on MGMT's website. Here are the dates: MGMT/BECK TOUR DATES 9/19 San Diego , CA Street Scene 9/20 Hollywood , CA …

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The Vagina Always Gets the Last Laugh

Very young girl talking to friends: I know that there are other kinds of private parts besides what I have. I've seen them. (a minute later, giggling) It looked like a finger coming out!Little friend: Haha! Vagina!--5th Ave Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email …

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Prophet speak with forked tongue

I had planned to write a long post dismantling Barack Obama's disingenuous, indeed, deceitful editorial about his position on Iraq in today's New York Times, but John Hinderaker and Max Boot have beaten me to it. And done a much...

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Product Placement and the Teenage Material Girl

I think we may be expecting too much from our teenage romance novels.  The New York Times printed an article titled In Novels for Girls, Fashion Trumps Romance.  It seems Naomi Johnson, a communications professor at Longwood University in Virginia, recently wrote a dissertation on the alarming…

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nyt op-ed roundup of the day.

Okay, so I really just want to write about two particular New York Times op-ed pieces, but let’s go ahead and call it a roundup because that sounds more bloggy and professional. The first article that all of you must read is Nicholas Kristof’s “It Takes a School, Not Missiles.” Kristof…

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Street Sweeping

Street Sweeping Pat Nelson’s Sunday op-ed about street sweeping (and alternate-side parking) mostly reminded me or the only Calvin Trillin book I’ve read. But it also made an interesting point about the questionable efficacy of sweeping at all: Consider Park Slope, Brooklyn, where sweeping…

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Christie Trial On The Brink

Supermodel Christie Brinkley Faces Philandering Husband In Court Christie Brinkley Supermodel Christie Brinkley is beautiful, but her divorce and child custody trial is not, thanks to her husband Peter Cook. During the trial that is currently being held in a New York courtroom, stories of…

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Naked Rugby on St. Kilda Beach

The New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team had a naked rugby match on St. Kilda Beach on July 12, 2008 in Dunedin, New Zealand to draw attention to the Tri-Nations test match against South Africa. You may wonder why the players have “Bottom Bus” written all over their bodies. It’s simply…

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What’s Going On ?

What’s Going On ? New York Times: PARIS — Leaders of 43 nations with nearly 800 million inhabitants inaugurated a “Union for the Mediterranean” on Sunday, meant to bring the northern and southern countries that ring the sea closer together through practical projects dealing with the…

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50 Cent - I Get Money MUSIC VIDEO

50 Cent - I Get Money MUSIC VIDEO http://www.50cent.com

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New York!New York!!

New York!New York!! July 15 [Tue], 2008, 11:29 送別会三昧の引っ越しドタバタで更 が遅れてしまいました さかのぼってアップするので、よろ くお願いします。 ということで、ついにNEW YORK!!!!!!にやってきました …

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Poor US Economy: Wall St Sags, Less Optimistic On Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

NEW YORK - US stocks fell on Monday as worry about the health of the US banking sector after Friday’s collapse of IndyMac outweighed earlier optimism over the government’s plan to stabilise Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. On Sunday, the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve said they would lend…

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The MLB Network

The MLB Network Forum: Around The Majors Posted By: Brooklyn Yankee Fan Post Time: 07-14-08 at 07:40 PM. Just before Bon Jovi opened up Saturday night’s All-Star Concert in Central Park, a Major League Baseball rep encouraged the crowd to “tune in” to the new MLB Network once it…

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SI is for…

Staten Island!!! Not Systeme Internationale… sheesh! Too much engineering. Bryan had to attend a make-up art class on Saturday (to cover the July 4th holiday) so we didn’t do very much except play at Central Park.  After the class we had dinner with a couple of the other students who…

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J’aime la France

Bastille Day may really be on Monday, July 14 (thanks Cecile for the history lesson!), but in Brooklyn, the French were out and about this past Sunday. The best part of Bastille Day? Not the petanque… …but getting to drink in the streets, of course! Yay for the French!

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A berry nice evening in Greenpoint

A berry nice evening in Greenpoint July 14th, 2008 klmay Ok, I couldn’t resist. One block over and it would have been on Berry Street. Bless the Angel’s Bakery for having such a cool truck.

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A Lounging Affair

The Pool Deck at thge Empire Hotel in New York is the latest chill out spot to hit the Big Apple. Once a single-room-occupancy hotel, the Empire Hotel underwent a major renovation last year. Its most recent addition is a 12th floor deck with a swimming pool and cabanas upstairs for hotel guests…

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AP To Karl Rove: "Keep Up The Fight" [Conflicts]

The Associated Press' Washington bueau chief, Ron Fournier, has been pissing various people off with his "accountability journalism" since he was installed in May. His bitter former boss at AP trashed his credentials to Politico, and influential website Talking Points Memo wondered if he wasn't…

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Happy 14 juillet!

(Miniature roses in Duralex tumbler by Carolita Johnson, chaulk pastels on paper.) There's nothing more ordinarily French to me than the Duralex gobelet or tumbler. Practically indestructible, it is humble yet coquette. The Duralex tumbler has a tiny fault line that you will only find when…

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Lua de Mel em NY - restaurantes - The BoatHouse

Visitar o Central Park é praticamente obrigatório para quem está em NY, principalmente em Lua de Mel.  Difícil pensar em algo mais romântico do que um picnic na grama, só curtindo a beleza do lugar.  Mas, para aqueles que querem algo mais sofisticado,  vale a pena parar para almoçar ou…

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Holland Tunnel: Kicknote.Com Battle Of The Boroughs

Brian Erickson speaks about the world’s first online battle of the bands at Kicknote.com and why it is cool.

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S derby Garages in new york to partake in around

From until recently, Jim Culligan and his uncle before him, Cas Culligan, sold Pontiacs in Western New York. NEW YORK, Jul, BUSINESS WIRE Fitch Ratings has. I took it and will retire from New York state. Dollars a barrel in New York before. Oil prices surged by three dollars a barrel in London…

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NY Times: Historic Streets of DUMBO

New York Times: Slide Show: Historic Streets of Dumbo | By David W. Dunlap | October 31, 2007, 12:48 pm “If there is a signature view of Dumbo, this is it: standing on Washington... R. Richard Hobbs | nyc.locationscout.us | New York City area film location scout, film location manager, film…

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Visiting New York City: Top 10 Things to Do and See

New York City is one of the most visited and fascinating cities in the world.  More than 12 million tourists come each year just between Memorial and Labor Day alone!  Few other cities can offer the diversity that New York does;  all condensed in an area that is a just little over 13 miles…

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National-City-Kurs bricht ein

Börsen-Zeitung, 15.7.2008 dpa-afx New York - Die Aktien der amerikanischen Regionalbank National City sind am Montag in New York eingebrochen und zeitweise vom Handel ausgesetzt worden. Zuletzt lagen die Titel des im Mittleren Westen der USA beheimat … Quelle: boersen-zeitung.de iNVESTOR-FACTS…

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Should SONY buy games and content for their PS3?

So, we heard it, "Final Fantasy 13 for PS3, AND XBOX 360." We all know how they got it. They got their check out, and added a whole bunch of zeros(admit it, the install base excuse in the US was bull). It is a big loss for SONY. Sony has stated they, "We don’t bribe exclusives". But, after this…

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New York Salsa Events: Every Tuesday SALSA GINA @ LAVA GINA

A must to come New York Salsa Event. Every Tuesday Nigts in Salsa Gina at Lava Gina. It is a Classic salsa dancing night held at a classy retro lounge which specializes in world music. Tuesday nights are for the On 2 dancers. The place is a rather classy funky landmark lounge specializing in…

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Bush Lifts Offshore Drilling Ban

Today President Bush lifted the executive ban on offshore drilling ban (which his father actually put in place in 1990) saying, "We need to increase the supply of oil, especially here at home..Today, I've taken every step within my power to allow offshore exploration of the OCS. All that…

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Następny kupon z nba #3456

Następny kupon z nba #3456 Posted on July 15, 2008 Tags: 110, Detroit Pistons, koszykówka, nba, New York Knicks, Typy nba Ciąg dalszy szalonego stawiania! Typer mówi, żeby dziś grać z nba to: Kupon numer 3456 Mecz: New York Knicks - Detroit Pistons Typ: 1 Kurs: 2.4 Stawka: 110…

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When Public and Private Get Along

I came across this fascinating article in the New York Times today. You can read it here. The job I have right now falls right along the lines of what this article talks about, except that I am trying to market a idea rather than a behavior change. The professor that I am working for is actually…

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REVIEW: The New York Four by Brian Wood and Illustrated by Ryan Kelly

The New York Four (2008) by Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly is the third MINX title to be released this year … [visit site to read more]

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My iPhone Diary

David Pogue of The New York Times looks at the features of the new iPhone, as furtively as possible.

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Conociendo lo mejor de Manhattan

Manhattan, uno de los distritos de Nueva York, posee diversos lugares de interés, los cuales se recomiendan visitar. Uno de ellos es el Empire State. Es conocido como el edificio más alto de Nueva York, por poseer 381 metros y 102 pisos. Se sitúa en la Calle 34 West y la esquina de la Quinta…

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Blueberry Beer by Blue Point Brewing

The Blueberry Ale from Blue Point Brewing Co is the second Blueberry Beer we’ve reviewed here at The Brew Club - the other being Wild Blue, which tasted to me more like some kind of home-made wine than a flavored beer. I wonder if this Blueberry Ale from Blue Point Brewing will do any…

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flights

so i’m home now from my world life changing vacation of working in galleries and my new york extravaganza living for 5 weeks. i’m upset. it’s lonely at night. and im tired but cant sleep till at least 4 am and i have to get up before 11 (like for work or meeting people). [and lets face it,…

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Wow, All these Social Network…

Online Social Networking? Can it be overwhelming?! I think… I think not… I think yes… I think, oh my!! I found a list of social networking forums for personal, professional or social use.  some were great, some were cool, some were a plain waste of tools.  i’ve met many people both…

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Catholic School Principal Caught In Gay Orgy

A Westchester County Catholic school principal is in serious trouble after he was arrested for allegedly going on a naked sexual romp with two other men in the backyard of a vacant home in the Orchard Hill section of town on Sunday. Gabriel De Jesus, 41, of Ossining told police he was the…

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Stars Out For 'Dark Knight' in NY

"The Insider" takes you to New York City, where Christian Bale and his wife Sibi Blazic joined other top stars on the red carpet for tonight's premiere of 'The Dark Knight.' Among others spotted at the much anticipated event were Ed Westwick, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Ethan Hawke, Morgan…

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Web Developer - Java - New York

Hi, This is Susheel Kumar from FCS Software Solutions. I have one requirement with me of Web Developer-Java. Please go through the below mandate and let me know if you have any best-suited resume for the same. Request you to please send only relevant resumes along with their contact…

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Tropfest:The World Largest Short Film Festival returns to New York City

The World Largest Short Film Festival returns to New York City CALL FOR ENTRIES Winner receives prize pool worth $50,000, including $20,000 CASH! Tropfest, the World’s Largest Short Film Festival, returns to New York City as Tropfest NY 2008! This incredible, unique cultural event has been…

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RANGEL: I’M EVICTING MYSELF

Rep. Charles Rangel said today he will give up one of his four rent-stabilized apartments, for which he has paid about half of market rate for more than a decade. "The decision has been made to relocate as soon as possible," said Rangel spokesman...

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Celebrating Baltimore’s Babe Ruth And The Final All-Star Game At The House He Built

“The only real game, I think, in the world is baseball.”  So said Babe Ruth.  Agree with him or not, I have no doubt that the grand-daddy of home runs is up in the baseball heavens, prepping himself to bid farewell to his iconic home. Uh-huh. Yankee Stadium is going down and the…

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HealthWatch: New Dental Procedure Reshapes Smiles

Whether you use braces or surgery to improve your smile, it could be a very painful process. But a new procedure is offering dramatic results with little discomfort. Also making headlines in the health world is the good news regarding the link between exercise and Alzheimer's Disease. CBS 2's Dr.…

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Douglas Evert

Douglas William Evert 46, of Dover Plains, New York is facing up to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trying to arrange to have sex with a 13-year-old girl decoy he met online. Evert began communicating with a girl who he knew as “Allison” through MySpace. “Allison”…

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Obama Says Blacks Lack Responsibility

Democrat Barack Obama insisted Monday that blacks must show greater responsibility for their actions. In remarks prepared for delivery at the annual NAACP convention, the man who could become the first black president said Washington must provide greater education and economic assistance, but that…

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Philip Crangi . Jewelry Designer

I’m not one to wear jewelery, on occasion maybe but not on a regular basis at least until I found the work by Philip Crangi(it seems currently his site is down). “It’s really hard to put pearls on a man,” says jeweler Philip Crangi moving over to a display case of his own designs,…

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Heather Graham Sighting

So, most of my celebrity sightings in NYC have come when I am least expecting it, and today's was no different. I left work and was on 19th Street making my way to the subway as usual, when I passed a girl I instantly recognized. It was Heather Graham of Austin Powers shagging fame. She looked…

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Francesco Balestra *

Francesco Balestra * Submitted by frillr on Tue, 2008-07-15 02:09. Francesco Balestra | Male Model | Red Model Management | Red New York RED's Francesco Balestra at Givenchy Spring 2009. »

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