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— TDF STAGES: A THEATRE MAGAZINE

2012-01-21T06:39:00.001-05:00

— TDF STAGES: A THEATRE MAGAZINE:

Inside the acrobatic magic of the award-winning show

Even if it delivered nothing but acrobatics, Leo would be a striking piece of theatre.
The show, which won the Best of Edinburgh Award at the Edinburgh Fringe
and is now being presented at Theatre Row, exists to make our jaws drop,
to make us question our own eyes.

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2012-01-18T08:42:00.001-05:00

FlyLady TV - Start the New Year with a Shiny Sink! - YouTube

2012-01-03T07:41:00.001-05:00

FlyLady TV - Start the New Year with a Shiny Sink! - YouTube

Embark NYC - YouTube

2011-12-30T08:05:00.000-05:00

Embark NYC - YouTube:

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(Not) A Message From Verizon or Verizon Wireless - YouTube

2011-12-26T16:12:00.000-05:00

(Not) A Message From Verizon or Verizon Wireless - YouTube:

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Steampunk Haunted House: Through the Looking Glass - YouTube

2011-10-31T09:15:00.002-04:00

Steampunk Haunted House: Through the Looking Glass - YouTube:
"Steampunk Haunted House: Through the Looking Glass"

Created by Bessie Award-winning artists of Third Rail Projects, the Steampunk Haunted House is an integration of contemporary installation, dance, and performance art, and is an accessible, fun, utterly breathtaking experience. Unlike traditional haunted houses that rely on gore or graphic violence to horrify their patrons, this event chills, delights, and terrifies its audience without showing a single drop of blood.Related articles

Occupy Washington Square Park, NYC - YouTube

2011-10-11T01:11:00.001-04:00

Occupy Washington Square Park, NYC - YouTube: "Occupy Washington Square Park, NYC"

Stone Soup

2011-10-03T20:23:00.002-04:00

Stone Soup
http://bit.ly/qB436E

Some travellers come to a village, carrying nothing more than an
empty cooking pot.
Upon their arrival, the villagers are unwilling
to share any of their food stores with the hungry travellers.

So the travellers go to the neck of the stream and fill the pot with
water, drop a large stone in it, and place it over a fire .

One of the villagers becomes curious and asks what they are doing.

The travellers answer that they are making "stone soup", which tastes wonderful,
although it still needs a little bit of garnish to improve the flavor, which they are missing.

The villager does not mind parting with just a little bit of carrot to help them out,
so it gets added to the soup. Another villager walks by, inquiring about the pot,
and the travellers again mention their stone soup which has not reached its full potential yet.

The villager hands them a little bit of seasoning to help them out.

More and more villagers walk by, each adding another ingredient.

Finally, a delicious and nourishing pot of soup is enjoyed by all.

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Event begins Oct 05, 2011

Location: MEET AT CITY HALL (250 BROADWAY) MARCH TO ZUCCOTTI PARK

Union workers and community members impacted by the
economic crisis are demanding that Wall Street and the wealthiest
New Yorkers pay their fair share of taxes.

Join us as we march down to Wall Street to welcome the protesters
and show the media the face of New Yorkers
hardest hit by corporate greed.

Read more:http://thereal1101.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=291&page=1#ixzz1ZlfjbszA

Hackers leak Scarlett Johansson's nude photos - YouTube

2011-09-17T16:08:00.000-04:00

Hackers leak Scarlett Johansson's nude photos - YouTube: ""

'via Blog this'

dumbo arts festival

2011-09-17T07:25:00.003-04:00

dumboartsfestival.com:

"The DUMBO Arts Festival attracts 200,000 visitors over 3 days with the participation of over 500 artists
from a variety of disciplines, 100 studios, 50 galleries and stages and 100 programming partners.

This year, the Festival will take place on Friday, September 23rd, Saturday, September 24th and Sunday,
September 25th. The official Festival hours are Friday 6pm to 9pm, Saturday 12pm to 8pm, Sunday 12pm
to 6pm and 6pm to midnight all three nights for all outdoor projections."

'via Blog this'

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Welcome to the Brooklyn Book Festival!

2011-09-16T07:01:00.001-04:00

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Welcome to the Brooklyn Book Festival!:
"The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City presenting an array of literary
stars and emerging authors who represent the exciting world of literature today. One of America’s premier book
festivals, this hip, smart, diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages."

'via Blog this'

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

10 AM - 6 PM

Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza

209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn NY 11201

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The Lost Tribes of New York City

2011-09-12T21:48:00.004-04:00

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The Lost Tribes of New York City

The Lost Tribes of New York City from Reel 13 on Vimeo.

The Lost Tribes of New York City:
Urban anthropologists Andy and Carolyn London interview some
of New York City’s more overlooked citizens in this charming and hilarious animated “documentary.”
Directed by Carolyn & Andy London

"A New Yawk Life" by Jovial Kemp

2011-09-11T02:31:00.000-04:00

NYC evacuations explained

2011-08-27T06:44:00.000-04:00

NYC evacuations explained: "The Weather Channel Video"

'via Blog this'

Bollywood Hero Flash Mob in Times Square

2011-08-15T14:15:00.000-04:00

Alexander McQueen's "Savage Beauty" at the Met | MetroFocus | THIRTEEN

2011-08-14T10:25:00.000-04:00

Alexander McQueen's "Savage Beauty" at the Met | MetroFocus | THIRTEEN: "Missed McQueen at the Met?: Watch the Video"

Synchronized Swimming

2011-07-24T05:10:00.000-04:00

‪Harlem Renaissance Orchestra at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing 7/17/10‬‏ - YouTube

2011-07-15T22:50:00.000-04:00

‪Harlem Renaissance Orchestra at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing 7/17/10‬‏ - YouTube: "Harlem Renaissance Orchestra at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing 7/17/10"

‪Petanque in Bryant Park: From Southern France to Sixth Avenue‬‏

2011-07-14T04:39:00.017-04:00

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YouTube - ‪Petanque in Bryant Park: From Southern France to Sixth Avenue‬‏: "Petanque in Bryant Park: From Southern France to Sixth Avenue"

Uploaded by ianthomas33 on Sep 27, 2010
You may not expect a game based on concentration and patience to be played during lunchtime in a bustling city, but petanque has found a home in midtown Manhattan's Bryant Park. With its roots in southern France, the sport has gained a following amongst businessmen, New York City locals and the park's tourists. Dana Jackson is a entrepreneur by night, and a member of La Boule New Yorkaise by day, a championship petanque club that hosts daily lessons to all those who wish to learn. Reporter Ian Thomas sat down with Dana one afternoon to talk about the sport, what he loves about spending his afternoons playing and how this little known game has caught on in one of the biggest cities in the world

6 Great Reasons to Visit New York This Year - Bing Travel

2011-07-10T11:35:00.000-04:00

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6 Great Reasons to Visit New York This Year - Bing Travel:

"There’s never been a better time to visit New York City, when new attractions – including the National September 11 Memorial & Museum – are set to open.

Travel expert and native New Yorker Pauline Frommer dishes on her beloved city, and offers some great tips on how to save a few bucks during your trip.

By Pauline Frommer"

Elio Villafranca: Cuban Roots Cuban Soul | River To River Festival

2011-07-07T04:54:00.008-04:00

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Elio Villafranca: Cuban Roots Cuban Soul | River To River Festival:

"ELIO VILLAFRANCA: CUBAN ROOTS CUBAN SOUL"

Elio Villafranca: Cuban Roots Cuban Soul

July 7, 2011 - 5:30pm

World Financial Center

Villafranca and his top-notch band featuring guest vocalist, Giovanna Robinson, perform a selection of Cuba’s most exciting and populardanzones, guarachas, sones, cha-cha-cha, andboleros from the 1950s and 60s, and other more contemporary work, highlighting the richness of the music and culture of the island.

Uploaded by jazzvibe on Oct 30, 2009
Elio Villafranco - Piano
Grant Stewart - Sax
Tony Miceli - Vibes
Luques Curtis - Bass
John Davis - Drums

YouTube - ‪RJungBroderick's Channel‬‏

2011-07-01T04:36:00.000-04:00

Image by david_shankbone via Flickr

YouTube - ‪RJungBroderick's Channel‬‏:

"Bryant Park Audio Tour ( Guide By Matthew Broderick )"

Bryant Park Audio Tour Part 1 - Introduction (Guide By Matthew Broderick)
From: RJungBroderick | Jun 19, 2009 |

Take a stroll under the skyscrapers through New York City's busiest, most beautiful park with Matthew Broderick as your guide. As you navigate around the throngs of lunch goers, dealmakers, music lovers and newly smitten couples, Matthew serves up fascinating facts about the park and trenchant observations about its denizens, past and present. There is no better way to discover why Bryant Park is known as "Manhattan's Town Square".

From:
http://www.bryantpark.org/amenities/audiotour.php

TDF Theatre 101

2011-06-24T14:17:00.000-04:00

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TDF Theatre 101:

"Theatre 101

You want to see a show but you've got questions. What should you wear? How early should you arrive? If you're a theatre neophyte, have no fear. We have the answers."

Death Takes A Holiday - About the Show

2011-06-19T11:33:00.001-04:00

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YouTube - Death Takes A Holiday - About the Show: "Death Takes A Holiday - About the Show"

Uploaded by rtc10018 on Jan 28, 2011

Roundabout Theatre Company's 'Death Takes a Holiday', with music by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan, begins performances on June 10, 2011 at the Laura Pels Theatre inside the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre.

When the Mountains Tremble trailer

2011-06-18T12:48:00.013-04:00

Image by Getty Images via @daylife

The Film Society of Lincoln Center

When the Mountains Tremble trailer

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL

Jun. 16 - Jun. 30

Featuring filmmakers in attendance for all films!

The 22nd annual edition of the festival returns with stories of resilience from across the globe about the universal issues that grip our time. Human Rights Watch—one of the world’s leading independent human rights organizations—invites you to engage with these compelling films that are spurring vital dialogue. One of the most striking themes in this year’s selection is the power of media in all its forms to influence the craft of filmmaking and to impact human rights. Many titles are making their exclusive New York or U.S. debuts.

The festival will launch on June 16 with a fundraising Benefit Night for Human Rights Watch, featuring the Bosnia-set political thriller The Whistleblower, starring Rachel Weisz. More information about the film and the benefit is available on hrw.org

The main program will begin on June 17, with the Opening Night presentation of Granito: How to Nail a Dictator, the latest documentary from Pamela Yates, here with her sixth film in the festival. Another highlight is the Festival Centerpiece on June 25, Sing Your Song, an inspiring portrait of Harry Belafonte, with the legendary entertainer and activist present to discuss the film. On June 26 the festival will feature a special program, No Boundaries: Tim Hetherington, a tribute to the visionary work of the late photographer, filmmaker and journalist. The Closing Night screening on June 30 will be Life, Above All, a moving coming-of-age drama set in a South African township ravaged by HIV/AIDS.

Midsummer Night Swing June 27 - July 16

2011-06-16T11:41:00.001-04:00

Midsummer Night Swing
June 27 - July 16

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Downtown - The Four Quarters

2011-06-11T20:20:00.003-04:00

Downtown - The Four Quarters

Pups galore

2011-05-02T07:39:00.003-04:00

Pups asleep

2011-05-02T07:39:00.001-04:00

Jim Hanley's Universe: Free Comic Book Day

2011-04-23T00:43:00.000-04:00

Jim Hanley's Universe: Free Comic Book Day

Crisfield, Maryland

2011-04-09T05:36:00.001-04:00

Crisfield, Maryland: "Make your plans now for the April 9, 2011 trip to New York. I made last spring's trip, where I took the above photo, but waited until the last minute to sign up for the December 2010 trip. And you know what happens if you wait until the last minute to do something? Don't miss out - call 410.968.2500 or 410.202.6490, and get on the bus!You can save five-bucks by printing and clipping the below coupon. Check out the flyer for upcoming Crisfield events, and plan now for a new year of fun in Crisfield."

Triangle Factory FIRE, March 25, 1911 - Ladder 117 FDNY

2011-03-25T18:33:00.002-04:00

Triangle Factory FIRE, March 25, 1911 - Ladder 117 FDNY

YouTube - The Naked City [1948] Part 1/10

2011-03-19T21:38:00.001-04:00

YouTube - The Naked City [1948] Part 1/10

1940's NY in all it retro glory, PLUS Anne Sargent in shorts. woohoo!

The Naked City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2011-03-19T21:32:00.001-04:00

Cover of Naked City - Criterion Collection

The Naked City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Naked City is a 1948 black-and-white film noir directed by Jules Dassin. The movie, shot partially indocumentary style, was filmed on location on the streets of New York City, featuring landmarks such as the Williamsburg Bridge the Whitehall Building and an apartment building on West 83rd Street (Manhattan) where the murder took place. William H. Daniels won an Academy Award for his cinematography

My lai massacre in pictures - timeline of death

2011-03-16T10:39:00.000-04:00

Revolution 9 live by Alarm Will Sound

2011-03-10T15:29:00.004-05:00

Cover of The Beatles

Forty years ago, The Beatles and composer Karlheinz Stockhausen arranged to meet in New York City to plan a joint concert. No such performance would ever take place. But its tantalizing promise is the departure point for Alarm Will Sound's 1969. Told through their own words, music, and images, 1969 is the story of great musicians—Leonard Bernstein, Luciano Berio, Karlheinz Stockhausen, The Beatles and Yoko Ono—striving for a new music and a new world amidst the turmoil of the late 1960s.

This concert is part of Late Nights at Zankel Hall.

Way To Heaven

2011-03-06T07:07:00.000-05:00

Triangle Fire

2011-03-05T06:32:00.000-05:00

if you haven't seen it yet,

i highly recommend PBS's American Experience: Triangle Fire(2011)

(see local listings) also streaming on Netflix.

while watching this documentary i could not help

but think how there are some, even within our own union,

who would have us return to a time when collective bargaining

was a very costly and deadly pipe dream.

i' ve just finished reading TRIANGLE - The Fire That Changed America

by David Von Drekle. it covers events leading up to the city-wide work stoppage

which preceded the fire, where young women from the Triangle Factory took the lead

even opposing our own AFL founder Sam Gompers who thought such a strike was ill-advised.

the book recounts the fire itself, in gruesome detail. and it closes with

an outstanding accounting of the trial against the factory owners on

charges of manslaughter. (they were found innocent!!!!)

there are many events commemorating the 100th Anniversary

of this tipping point in Labor History,

one such event that i am looking forward to is the New School's

premiere of "From the Fire".

From the Fire, is a dramatic oratorio created by the Tony-nominated composerElizabeth Swados, writer and director,

Cecilia Rubino, and poet, Paula Finn, and designed by Bonnie Roche-Bronfman.

It both recalls the event and explores its relevance in the 21st century.

The piece will be mounted and performed by Lang theater students

at the historic Judson Memorial Church on Washington Square (two blocks from the site of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory)

during the week of the fire’s 100th anniversary, March 23–27, 2011.

more info:

http://www.newschool.edu/eventDetail.aspx?id=58467

video

‘Help Us! Help Us! Help Us Now!’

New Oratorio Captures a Fire’s Terror

http://forward.com/articles/135836/

Read more: http://forward.com/articles/135836/#ixzz1FgqFISmH

finally,

Cornell University hosts:

Remembering the Triangle Factory Fire

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/trianglefire/index.html

You will find original documents, oral histories, and photographs.

You can hear and read first-hand accounts by survivors and others

that will provide a glimpse into the lives of workers

and a sense of the horrors of a factory fire that claimed the lives of 146 young workers.

oh, oh, oh,

APRIL 5th marks the 100th anniversary

of the largest funeral procession ever held in New York

in memoriam for the Triangle Fire victims.

120,000 persons marched, 300,000 lined up on the sidewalks

to watch for the four hours it took for the march to pass.

to commemorate this event we in our shop at West Street

will be asking our members to dress black in mourning,

perhaps you would like to do the same.

“The man who has his millions will want everything he can lay his hands on and then raise his voice against the poor devil who wants ten cents more a day.”
Samuel Gompers quote

AFL-CIO NOW BLOG

2011-03-01T05:48:00.000-05:00

AFL-CIO NOW BLOG: "The demonstrations were part of a weekend of mobilizations across the country as the spontaneous reaction to attacks on the right of public employees to bargain for middle-class jobs spread. Here are photos and recaps from some of the protests this weekend:

Some 1,000 people rallied at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y. Read more here.
In Buffalo, N.Y., some 300 working people marched in support of the Wisconsin public employees.
The Northeast (N.Y.) AFL-CIO reports that about 250 people rallied at City Hall in Plattsburgh.
Nearly 1,000 working people and community allies rallied in New York City Saturday."

DOE Releases List Of Proposed Teacher Layoffs - NY1.com

2011-02-28T06:27:00.001-05:00

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{He may be willing to cut a deal for male teachers.
male gym teachers.
in shorts. in private.}

DOE Releases List Of Proposed Teacher Layoffs - NY1.com:

"The city wants to make it clear just how messy teacher layoffs would be this year under current state law. Numbers show the extremely disproportionate impact the layoffs would have across the city, with more than 100 schools scheduled to lose 25 percent or more of their teachers and 325 other schools spared completely.

All of the DOE's projections are based on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's preliminary budget, calling for 4,675 teacher layoffs, and then the state law, requiring layoffs be done according to reverse-seniority. It's known as 'Last-In, First-Out,' since the teachers hired most recently are the first to go. For months, the mayor has been pushing for Albany to repeal the policy, and last week, lawmakers introduced legislation."

Instruction Manual for Life

2011-02-28T06:25:00.001-05:00

Instruction Manual for Life [cc]

via
TheraminTrees

piano score written/performed by QualiaSoup

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To watch in super-sharp high quality:
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closed-captions in:
—German [by Patrick Mächler, bCurious2 & Vasco]
—Portuguese [by AcidZero]
—Spanish [by ArmandoXIII]
—Hebrew [by RoeyTNT]
—Croation [by Mladen Culic]
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For those critics who read this video as an 'attack', or commentary on one specific religious/political/ideological group, a message: look deeper.

For those who accuse this video of condemning one entire population, a question: if this had been a story about an abusive dog owner, would you be suggesting I was condemning ALL dog owners? No. So don't be facile — stories don't have to represent every single experience. This video specifically addresses the folks who do go through events similar to this — and I've had literally 100s of messages saying, 'This was/is my experience!' — are they all 'wrong'? Just in case they aren't, this video stands for them
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New York City only 58th angriest city in U.S., Detroit finishes a top Men's Health magazine rankings

2011-02-27T01:21:00.000-05:00

New York City only 58th angriest city in U.S., Detroit finishes a top Men's Health magazine rankings: "Here's something wheel-clenching, fist-shaking New Yorkers can smile about: They don't live in the angriest city in America.

That dubious honor goes to Detroit followed by Baltimore and St. Petersburg, Fla., according to Men's Health magazine."

2-Week-Long Wisconsin Labor Union Fight Sparks New York City Hall Rally In Solidarity On Saturday MorningCBS New York

2011-02-26T18:44:00.000-05:00

2-Week-Long Wisconsin Labor Union Fight Sparks New York City Hall Rally In Solidarity On Saturday MorningCBS New York:

"As they waived signs reading “tax the rich” and “save the middle class,” New Yorkers rallied in support of those protesting a Wisconsin bill that would strip nearly all public employees of their collective bargaining rights."

Plan To Downsize San Gennaro Fest Draws Fire - NY1.com

2011-02-24T06:24:00.001-05:00

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Plan To Downsize San Gennaro Fest Draws Fire - NY1.com:

"However, several high-end shopowners in NoLita dislike the festival's noise, litter and clutter generated by the crowds.

The area's community board has sent a resolution to Mayor Michael Bloomberg urging him to downsize the annual festival."
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Why can't these Yuckies crawl back under whatever rock they came from and stop trying to change our city?

geeze!

i'm so impatient for Billionaire Bloomberg's THIRD term to be concluded. the man has sucked NY's soul dry.

-enough already, go enjoy your winnings somewhere else!

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Bloomberg Signs Legislation Expanding Smoking Ban - NY1.com

2011-02-23T05:23:00.000-05:00

Bloomberg Signs Legislation Expanding Smoking Ban - NY1.com:

"Under the new law, smoking will be banned in the city’s 1,700 parks and 14 miles of public beaches. City pools and recreation centers will also be smoke free.

The bill bans smoking in city pedestrian plazas, like in Times Square, as well.

Violators could face a $50 fine. However, in the past, the mayor has said that the city will rely more on signs and social pressure than enforcement."

Biggest jigsaw puzzle in the world lands in New York: At 32,256 pieces it takes 400 hours to solve

2011-02-22T03:49:00.000-05:00

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Biggest jigsaw puzzle in the world lands in New York: At 32,256 pieces it takes 400 hours to solve:

"The 32,256-piece massive jigsaw puzzle, which at 17 feet by 6 feet would barely fit into some New York apartments, made its debut at the Javits Center toy fair in February."

YouTube - Pink Martini - Hey Eugene

2011-02-14T06:11:00.000-05:00

Image by trickhips via FlickrYouTube - Pink Martini - Hey Eugene:

"Pink Martini - Hey Eugene"

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High Five Cell Phone

2011-02-08T17:04:00.000-05:00

New York Today: Free and Cheap Events, February 5-6 2011

2011-02-07T01:07:00.000-05:00

New York Today: Free and Cheap Events, February 5-6 2011:

"Young Broadway. Starting today, kids ages 6 to 18 get free admission to Broadway shows when accompanied by a full-paying adult.

The deal ends Thursday. Check out kidsnightonbroadway.com for more information."

City Council Wants to Know When Bloomberg’s Away - NYTimes.com

2011-02-07T00:34:00.000-05:00

City Council Wants to Know When Bloomberg’s Away - NYTimes.com:

"After shrugging off his globe-trotting, none-of-your-business disappearances for nine years, lawmakers are suddenly pestering City Hall aides about the mayor’s weekend whereabouts."

Marvin Gaye - What's Going On

2011-02-03T13:49:00.005-05:00

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Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
(From "Greatest Hits - Live In Amsterdam" DVD)

via
eaglerocktv

— June 11, 2008 —
For more info -
...

Marvin Gaye is an American legend. He was signed to the fledgling Motown label in 1961 by label founder Berry Gordy and scored a total of 39 US Top 40 singles for the label. This song is taken from the full concert, available on the Eagle Vision DVD "Amsterdam 1976".

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mental_floss Blog � Explaining the Chinese Zodiac (Just in Time for Chinese New Year)

2011-02-03T06:38:00.000-05:00

mental_floss Blog � Explaining the Chinese Zodiac (Just in Time for Chinese New Year):

"Today, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with a festival that begins on the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar and ends on the fifteenth day (at least since the Han Dynasty—before that, dynasties celebrated during the twelfth, eleventh or tenth months).

The Nian legend explains the food, the lanterns and the fireworks that we associate with the holiday, but I’m sure I’m not the only person who knows his Chinese zodiac sign, but doesn’t know story behind it.

Let’s fix that."

Groundhog Day Bill Murray "Me, me, me also..."

2011-02-02T08:18:00.000-05:00

Flickr: Friends of the High Line

2011-02-02T06:46:00.000-05:00

Flickr: Friends of the High Line:

"Friends of the High Line"

Video: Snow Days on the High Line

2011-02-02T06:37:00.000-05:00

2011-01-24T16:38:00.000-05:00

As Edgy, Legendary New York City Establishments Disappears, Does Its Character Go Too?CBS New York

2011-01-23T15:44:00.002-05:00

Image via WikipediaAs Edgy, Legendary New York City Establishments Disappears, Does Its Character Go Too?CBS New York:

"Around countless corners, the weird, unexpected, edgy, grimy New York–the town that so many looked to for so long as a relief from cookie-cutter America–has evolved into something else entirely: tamed, prepackaged, even predictable"

{{Bloomberg has priced out most native New Yorkers.
The City is now an theme park for tourists and a castle where the oligarchs and their
white collared help .may live separate from the unwashed masses.

the edge? the edge is where its always been, one step ahead of the yuppies,

currently, its on the other side of the moat, the outer boroughs and beyond.}}

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Dem Brooklyn Bums-Baseball Bat Boogie

2011-01-23T05:54:00.000-05:00

2011-01-22T16:25:00.001-05:00

2011-01-21T16:01:00.001-05:00

NYC.gov

2011-01-20T10:48:00.001-05:00

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NYC.gov:

"January 19, 2011

MAYOR BLOOMBERG DELIVERS 2011 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS - PROGRESS AT WORK

The following is the text of Mayor Bloomberg’s State of the City address as prepared for delivery at the St. George Theatre on Staten Island"

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Capricorn

2011-01-19T00:47:00.000-05:00

Empty Subway Car

2011-01-18T08:03:00.000-05:00

Empy Subway Car
by O'Dasor De, LAM

NYC - Central Park: Bolivar Plaza - José de San Martin statue | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

2011-01-16T06:57:00.001-05:00

NYC - Central Park: Bolivar Plaza - José de San Martin statue | Flickr - Photo Sharing!: "NYC - Central Park: Bolivar Plaza - José de San Martin statue

This heroic bronze equestrian statue depicts Argentine general José de San Martín, who helped Argentina, Chile, and Peru gain independence from the Spanish in the early part of the 19th century."

Equestrian statue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2011-01-16T06:57:00.000-05:00

Equestrian statue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "A common popular belief in the United States is that if the horse is rampant, that is with both front legs in the air, the rider died in battle. If the horse has one front leg up, the rider was wounded in battle or died of wounds sustained in battle, and if all four hooves are on the ground, the rider died of causes other than combat. However, there is little evidence to support this belief."

A Day at the Paris Theater: The Illusionist

2011-01-16T04:15:00.000-05:00

Central Park Highlights - JosÉ MartÍ Monument : New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

2011-01-16T04:02:00.000-05:00

Central Park Highlights - JosÉ MartÍ Monument : New York City Department of Parks & Recreation: "JosÉ MartÍ Monument
Sculptor Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (-1876–1973) created this larger-than-life bronze equestrian statue depicting Cuban patriot and author José Martí (-1853–1895). Hyatt Huntington also created the Joan of Arc (1411–1431) bronze equestrian sculpture in Manhattan’s Riverside Park (1915). Her last major work, Hyatt Huntington executed this piece at age 82, and presented the statue as a gift to the Cuban government for presentation to the people of New York City. The Cuban government donated the monument’s dark granite pedestal, which was designed by the architectural firm of Clarke & Rapuano."

Soul's Of Acappella Soul, Accappella, A Cappella Acapella

2011-01-16T03:59:00.000-05:00

"Carnegie Hall Montage", Josh Scharf (1993)

2011-01-16T03:22:00.001-05:00

"Carnegie Hall Montage", Josh Scharf (1993): "(image 1207) (67k, 750x562)
Country: United States
City: New York
System: New York City Transit
Line: BMT Broadway Subway
Location: 57th Street
Photo by: Robbie Rosenfeld
Date: 3/10/2005
Artwork: Carnegie Hall Montage, Josh Scharf (1993)"

Gapstow Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2011-01-16T03:18:00.000-05:00

Gapstow Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

"Gapstow Bridge is one of the icons of Central Park, Manhattan in New York City.

The first bridge was designed by Jacob Wrey Mould in 1874 The bridge was a wooden bridge with iron railings. It was replaced by the present simple stone structure in 1896. The stone span curves over the narrow neck of The Pond.

Facing south, it offers a view of the city, the Plaza Hotel and other buildings"

Plaza Hotel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2011-01-16T03:01:00.000-05:00

Plaza Hotel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

"The section in front of the Plaza Hotel is centered by the Pulitzer Fountain, of Abundance by Karl Bitter, funded by the will of the newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer: the statue in the fountain is specifically Pomona, Roman goddess of orchards.

The statue was posed for by Doris Doscher, also famous for posing for the Standing Liberty Quarter."

Central Park Carriage Rides - New York, New York

2011-01-16T02:37:00.001-05:00

New York Observed - Paris Theater, an Oldie but Goodie, Marking 60th Anniversary - NYTimes.com

2011-01-16T02:35:00.001-05:00

New York Observed - Paris Theater, an Oldie but Goodie, Marking 60th Anniversary - NYTimes.com:

"The 586-seat theater is one of the oldest art houses in the United States. Opened by Pathé Cinema in 1948, the Paris started out showing French films (“La Symphonie Pastorale,” which ran for eight months), and it still shows French films, both revivals (“Belle de Jour”) and new ones (“Amélie”).

When French films are not available, the theater shows movies that seem French, including the Foreign Films Lite oeuvre of Merchant and Ivory."

Trailer: The Illusionist

2011-01-16T02:33:00.000-05:00

Celebrities & Famous Relationships :: Capricorn

2011-01-13T00:31:00.001-05:00

Image by Andrman via FlickrCelebrities & Famous Relationships :: Capricorn:

"Relationships with
Famous & Celebrities
by zodiac sign - Capricorn"

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Capricorn

2011-01-06T01:12:00.000-05:00

The Paris Theatre | NYC

2011-01-01T09:44:00.000-05:00

The Paris Theatre | NYC:

"THE ILLUSIONIST

Academy Award nominee Sylvain Chomet (THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE) directs this adaptation of a never before produced script written by legendary French filmmaker Jaques Tati. Set in post-war Edinburgh, this exquisitely animated, mostly silent homage to the stage entertainer is at once melancholy and heartwarmingly nostalgic.

THE ILLUSIONIST tells the tale of a vaudeville magician who, forced out of the limelight by the rise of rock ‘n’ roll, must face the inevitable fact that there may no longer be a place for him in show business, even while a young fan’s unwavering faith in magic allows him to rediscover the joy of his craft."

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Trailer: The Illusionist

2011-01-01T09:40:00.000-05:00

Dailymotion - Pink Martini - Concert at Portland - Part 6 of 6 - une vidéo Music

2010-12-31T05:59:00.000-05:00

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Dailymotion - Pink Martini - Concert at Portland - Part 6 of 6 - une vidéo Music:

"Pink Martini - Concert at Portland - Part 6 of 6"

Pink Martini - Concert at Portland - Part 6 of 6
Uploaded by blackethylene. - Explore more music videos.

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Capricorn

2010-12-31T01:04:00.000-05:00

Radio City Music Hall opens December 27th, 1932

2010-12-27T02:13:00.003-05:00

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when we were kids we couldn't afford to see the Christmas Show
at Radio City, this didn't prevent us from walking by the
theatre on the way to see the Christmas tree to Rockeffeler Center.

true to it's depression era mandate, Radio City has an animatronics
show on top of its marquee which runs every hour. it includes
Santa Claus, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, the Wooden Soldier,
and every Christmas motif imaginable, all moving and dancing to music
and pyrotechnics.

and most importantly, free for all to enjoy.

as an adult we took our daughters many times,
for the Christmas Show with the Rockettes
(its a real treat for the kids).

Radio City Music Hall opens December 27th, 1932

One of the greatest and most beloved American holiday traditions, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring The Rockettes . . .

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Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall is located in the heart of Rockefeller Center at:
1260 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas)
(Between W. 50th St. and W. 51st St.)
New York, NY 10020

Five things likely to make you happier in the short term

2010-12-25T04:03:00.000-05:00

Five things likely to make you happier in the short term:

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Vox Populi: Posters of the Interwar Years

2010-12-24T04:58:00.000-05:00

Vox Populi: Posters of the Interwar Years:

"The 1920s and 1930s were among the greatest years in the history of poster design. Vox Populi, or the “voice of the people,” posters were used by manufacturers, political movements, and the entertainment industry as immensely refined art created for a vast public.

The exhibition, on view in the Sackler Center for Arts Education, presents a group of splendid interwar posters from France, Italy, and Germany."

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YouTube - Snoop Dogg - Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto

2010-12-23T19:46:00.001-05:00

Image by punk17er via FlickrYouTube - Snoop Dogg - Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto:

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Total lunar eclipse is holiday gift for skywatchers - USATODAY.com

2010-12-20T10:02:00.001-05:00

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Total lunar eclipse is holiday gift for skywatchers - USATODAY.com:

"In New York City, the American Museum of Natural History is holding a 'Winter Solstice Telescope Party' at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 20. Admission is $15;
the evening will include cocoa and observations of celestial objects from the Arthur Ross Terrace, tips on how to observe the total eclipse, which takes place early the next day from 1:30 to 5 a.m. EST, and a preview of the eclipse in the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater"

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New York City gears up for parking meter hike | 7online.com

2010-12-20T00:04:00.000-05:00

Image by Ed Yourdon via Flickr
New York City gears up for parking meter hike | 7online.com: "NYC gears up for parking meter hike
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Eyewitness News
NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City's preliminary budget includes a 25 percent parking meter hike in some parts of the city.

The current $2 per hour meter rate will increase to $2.50. The hike is expected to generate $12.1 million a year and free up parking spots for other motorists."

How to Speak in a New York Dialect : Standard New York Dialect

2010-12-18T02:43:00.000-05:00

IHOP is Coming to Times Square

2010-12-10T07:36:00.000-05:00

IHOP is Coming to Times Square:

"Now IHOP is coming to Times Square right near the Visitors Center and beyond."

oh joy! iHop comes to Manhattan!

feels just like home, don't it?
makes you wonder why you ever moved to my hometown.

me too.

aaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!

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Elf Yourself Dancing Flash Mob Invades NYC

2010-12-05T16:39:00.001-05:00

A “Secret” Subway Stop - Yahoo! News

2010-11-10T06:20:00.000-05:00

A “Secret” Subway Stop - Yahoo! News:

"Check out the slideshow"

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Belvedere Castle | Your Complete Guide to Central Park

2010-10-31T09:50:00.000-04:00

Image by massmatt via FlickrBelvedere Castle | Your Complete Guide to Central Park:

"Named for the Italian meaning 'beautiful view,' Central Park's Belvedere Castle offers park goers exactly what its name implies.

Sitting high on top of Vista Rock, the second highest natural elevation in the park, the castle is located mid-park at 79th Street. And with its two balconies, it supplies wonderful panoramic views that include some of Central Park's most beautiful and famous landmarks: the Delacorte Theater, the Great Lawn, the Turtle Pond and the Ramble."

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Wonder Woman worked as a seamstress

2010-10-25T06:10:00.000-04:00

Wonder Woman worked as a seamstress at the Petrocelli Clothing Factory.

Her specialty was eyelets, she did piecework, i.e. her pay was based on how many eyelets she made.
Weekends she’d spend boiling wax bricks on her stove and waxing thread.

She did this at home in her own kitchen so that she wouldn’t take up precious time at work prepping.
Later she’ d fly in her invisible airplane and fight crime.

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Scorpio 11

2010-10-23T21:03:00.002-04:00

New York Public Library: KEITH RICHARDS, LIVE from The New York Public Library: PRESALE TODAY

2010-10-20T18:19:00.000-04:00

New York Public Library:
KEITH RICHARDS, LIVE from The New York Public Library:
PRESALE TODAY AT NOON:

"KEITH RICHARDS in conversation with Anthony DeCurtis

Friday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m.
Celeste Bartos Forum, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building"

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Strand Bookstore: Event Calendar

2010-10-17T21:33:00.000-04:00

Image via WikipediaStrand Bookstore: Event Calendar:
"Al Jaffee's Mad Life
October 19 07:00PM - 08:00PM

A MAD magazine contributor for 55 years-with work in more than 440 issues and counting!-iconic satiric cartoonist Al Jaffee has helped corrupt three generations of American adolescents with his ingenious and jaundiced humor. Now 89, the man who invented the magazine's beloved 'Fold-in' and provided countless 'Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions' has rarely spoken about his own peculiar childhood-a story as off-kilter as anything he could have dreamed up for MAD.

In the authorized biography, Al Jaffee's Mad Life, award-winning journalist Mary-Lou Weisman reconstructs Jaffee's extraordinary life story with the help of more than 65 original 4-color illustrations drawn for the book by Jaffee himself.

Mary-Lou Weisman will interview Al Jaffee on the Strand Stage."
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Bowling Pin

2010-10-16T01:16:00.002-04:00

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Bowling Pin

2010-10-15T01:17:00.002-04:00

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Bowling Pin

2010-10-14T01:22:00.000-04:00

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WISDOM: PORTRAITS BY ANDREW ZUCKERMAN

2010-04-30T01:06:00.002-04:00

Andrew Zuckerman's Wisdom Exhibit has begun touring North America.

It is currently showing at the Winter Garden

at the World Financial Center in New York.

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Fireball

2010-04-29T10:45:00.000-04:00

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