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On Gansevoort Street, as well as on West 42nd Street, and to an ever greater extent in Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen and around Columbus Circle, it’s impossible for someone like me, born and raised in Manhattan, not to feel like a tourist. Not because these parts of the city feel like a foreign country; just the opposite. From the billboard advertisements to the neon marquees to the new streamlined architecture, Manhattan has embraced the dominant gestures and exclamations of American mall culture.

On Gansevoort Street, as well as on West 42nd Street, and to an ever greater extent in Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen and around Columbus Circle, …

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Jake’s Bar-B-Que (3/5) on Yelp.com

Jake’s Bar-B-Que (3/5) on Yelp.com
We got the ribs platter—gorgeous looking selection, but the ribs were a little too sweet for our taste. Tangy=better, my …

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Giorgione (2/5) on Yelp.com

Giorgione (2/5) on Yelp.com
Delightfully friendly and personable service, but the place was a tad overwhelming in both decor and noise. I don’t know many …

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Jadis (3/5) on Yelp.com

Jadis (3/5) on Yelp.com
Some ego on the proprietor, but I dig his place all the same. It errs recklessly on the trying-too-hard side of …

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Disgust, it seems, is hard to investigate without being mocked or without becoming disgusting yourself. With those caveats in mind, let’s turn to the phenomenon of 2 Girls 1 Cup.

Disgust, it seems, is hard to investigate without being mocked or without becoming disgusting yourself. With those caveats in mind, let’s turn to the phenomenon …

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Forgiveness is the economy of the heart…forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.” — Hannah More

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart…forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.”
— Hannah More
The Economy …

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A “mature” videogame rating is usually meant to warn players — and parents — of oozing wounds, virtual nudity or other adult fare. But “Passage,” a downloadable PC game released in late November, shows that a videogame can be considered mature for its artful design and emotional payoff.

A “mature” videogame rating is usually meant to warn players — and parents — of oozing wounds, virtual nudity or other adult fare. But “Passage,” …

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19 Best Ads I Have Ever Seen – UADDit

19 Best Ads I Have Ever Seen – UADDit…

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