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• Film academy reforms spark new round of protests

  27-01-2016 23:45
  
  Since the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said that it was altering membership rules in response to an outcry over the diversity of its voters and of its nominees, another uproar has erupted around Hollywood
  
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• Soulwax made songs for a bunch of fictitious bands for the 'Belgica' soundtrack (listen to one of them)

  27-01-2016 23:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Bill PearisFelix van Groeningen's Belgica just had it's U.S. premiere at Sundance and tells the tale of two Belgian brothers who run the film's titular music club, a "den of depravity" where the party never stops, or never wants to at least. Appropriately, Groeningen recruited fellow Belgians Soulwax to do the music for the film. (Who better than a band whose documentary was titled Part of The Weekend Never Dies?) For it, Soulwax's Dewaele brothers (who you may also know as 2manydjs) had to c
  
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• Trade a new, used instrument for tickets to hear Manilow

  27-01-2016 23:01
  
  Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is trying to help spur donations of musical instruments to the International School of Louisiana in New Orleans
  
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• WILLIAMSBURG: Two dead bodies pulled from Williamsburg waters this morning

  27-01-2016 22:58
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Allegra HobbsBrooklyn PaperAuthorities pulled the dead bodies of two women from Williamsburg waters within a few hours of each other on Wednesday morning.Police say they got word of the first woman in the East River near N. Fifth Street at around 7:45 am, and arrived to find the naked body of 50-year-old Williamsburger Haydee Rivera face down in the water.
  The medical examiner has not determined the cause of death, but a police spokeswoman said there was no
  
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• What's behind the latest Fox-Trump battle

  27-01-2016 22:57
  
  Did Fox News overplay its hand with contentious statements about Donald Trump?
  
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• Mind Spiders ready new LP 'Prosthesis' (listen to "Cold")

  27-01-2016 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Bill PearisMind Spiders, the TX band that led by Marked Men's Mark Ryan, will soon be back with their fourth album, Prosthesis, out March 11 via Dirtnap. The album was made at Mark's Cool Devices studio in Ft. Worth and features his Radiocativity bandmate Daniel Fried, and Pete Salisbury (Baptist Generals). The first single is "Cold," a typically driving, paranoid track, set against an unstoppable motorik beat. Stream it below.No tour dates yet, but folks heading to SXSW this year can catch t
  
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• PROSPECT HEIGHTS: Police: Guy told woman ‘I will chop you up on this train’ — then did just that

  27-01-2016 22:22
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Lauren GillBrooklyn PaperPolice are looking for a guy who slashed a woman with a sharp object on a Queens-bound 3 train on Tuesday night.The 29-year-old victim told police she was traveling between the Atlantic Avenue and Eastern Parkway stops at 9:30 pm when a strange man approached her and hissed, “I will chop you up on this train.” The guy then did exactly that — hitting her with an unknown object wrapped in cloth and cutting her right
  
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• FORT GREENE: Thief drills through car door to steal computer

  27-01-2016 22:12
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Lauren GillBrooklyn Paper88th PrecinctFort Greene–Clinton HillMove in for the drillA thief drilled a hole through the passenger-side door of a car on Vanderbilt Avenue on Jan. 20 — and made off with a new computer.
  A woman told police she was near Lafayette Avenue at 10:15 pm when she spotted a punk boring through a parked car’s door. After he gained access to the interior, he removed a bag containing a laptop from the vehicle and fled, ac
  
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• Newcomer James Bay is ready to rock at the Grammy Awards

  27-01-2016 21:46
  
  For rock singer James Bay, receiving not one or two _ but three _ Grammy nominations for his debut album is 'insane.'
  
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• The Latest: Huckabee parody calls election "coo-coo-ca-choo"

  27-01-2016 21:35
  
  Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's campaign released a parody video based off singer Adele's 2015 hit song "Hello" ahead of Iowa's Feb. 1 leadoff caucus
  
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• Sundance films take on mass shootings and guns in America

  27-01-2016 21:30
  
  Gun violence is on the minds of more than a few filmmakers at the Sundance Film Festival
  
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• Taylor W.'s Review of Taim - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:11
  
  Unbelievable Falafel! Try all three flavors. Definitely a place you've got to check out for lunch.
  Very limited seating, six seats total. It's best if you order it for delivery or takeout.
  
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• Meiyee W.'s Review of New Peter's Kitchen - Flushing (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:10
  
  This place has amazing Singapore Chow Mein. (Thin rice noodles with curry flavor and chicken, shrimp, vegetables) I don't often get Chinese take-out, but when I do..this place will be where I'm…
  
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• Kellie O.'s Review of Slattery's Midtown Pub - New York (3/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:10
  
  I went to Slattery's for a Harry Potter trivia night and they really ran the night well. Trivia was held on the second floor which doesn't have the full menu of downstairs unfortunately. Having…
  
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• Jimmy W.'s Review of Gia Lam - Brooklyn (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:09
  
  If I cannot park at other location I will eat here.
  I like both places, Same flavor & quality.
  Never a issue with food or service.
  My favorite is the Pho, Pork Chops, Spring Rolls.
  Best Regards,…
  
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• Elektra M.'s Review of New York Film Academy - New York (1/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:09
  
  I really hate to have to do this, but it is something that I feel I have to do. This is my opinion, my point-of-view, what I saw while I was a student at NYFA, this is NYFA according to me. NYFA, in…
  
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• Caroline D.'s Review of Parkside - Brooklyn (4/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:09
  
  Good pizza - had the mushroom and it had a nice depth with the shredded cheese on top - a musty flavor if that makes sense. The sauce was nice too, a little tangy but still good. And perfect crust,…
  
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• Carolina C.'s Review of Z Club NY - New York (1/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:09
  
  This review is about the customer service of Z Club, not about the classes. I have been trying to contact them by phone and e-mail for the last week. I sent three e-mails and called more than ten…
  
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• Allison B.'s Review of Norikoh - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:09
  
  After searching for Ramen on Yelp, this little gem popped up. Located a block away from Bryant Park and in walking distance from my job, I decided I'd give this place a try. I am soooo glad I did. I…
  
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• Uğur O.'s Review of Mangal Kabob - Sunnyside (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:08
  
  Thıs restaurant has food so good ı cant explain it. if u want a medditerainian kind of food, u should order from here.
  
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• Nick L.'s Review of Maid Sailors Cleaning Service - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:08
  
  Maria came over today to clean our 3 bedroom apartment and did an amazing job. We had a previous lady from another company come a few times and this was far better. If you want the job done right by a…
  
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• Kristen K.'s Review of Torico Ice Cream - Jersey City (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:08
  
  Ice cream is delicious! Staff is always friendly.
  A bit pricey compared to local places though.
  
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• Elektra M.'s Review of New York Film Academy - Brooklyn (1/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:08
  
  I really hate to have to do this, but it is something that I feel I have to do. This is my opinion, my point-of-view, what I saw while I was a student at NYFA, this is NYFA according to me. NYFA, in…
  
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• Bob C.'s Review of Q's Moving Corp - Whitestone (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:08
  
  I was being budget conscious at the time and was planning to rent a U-Haul and a few day laborers to get our 3 bedroom apartment move done.So when I went to Q's and got an estimate which was only…
  
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• Tony L.'s Review of Shake Shack - Elmhurst (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:07
  
  I love to eat Shake Shack and usually I got to travel far just to buy it.But driving home one day , I was very surprised to see Shake Shack at the Queens Center Mall.I thought this Shake Shack is…
  
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• Tisha R.'s Review of Nick Roselli Occupational Therapy - Bronx (2/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:07
  
  I came here I hurt my back in a car accident. The physical therapy really helped a lot. But, the two front desk secrataries are horrible. They were unprofessional with me and my mom everytime I came…
  
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• QueenDee D.'s Review of ExpertGYN - New York (1/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:07
  
  Ok of course I'm here because of an emergency female issue.I called my personal GYN first but she was out and the receptionist recommended this place.WRONG MOVE! The wait wasn't that long but the…
  
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• Mailis P.'s Review of Boprey Photography - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:07
  
  Five stars!!! All the way, Marshall has been taking my photo for my Christmas cards since 2010. All my cards included my 3 Great Danes (at one point 4) and 2 cats, needless to say...
  It was quite a…
  
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• Alexander K.'s Review of Headline Barber Shop - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:07
  
  Boris and his crew at Headline Barbershop are the real deal.I've been going to his shop for a little over 6 years and I have no complaints.Glad I found a barber who knows how to cut hair and is…
  
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• Tywanda K.'s Review of Chateau Jewelry Corp - Forest Hills (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:06
  
  To say I am impressed would be an understatement. From the moment we walked in the door the staff was friendly and attentive.After 19 years of marriage my husband and i decided it was time to…
  
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• Neha S.'s Review of Namaste - Astoria (3/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:05
  
  Firstly I can't get enough of Indian food even though I cook it twice in my own kitchen (some serious addiction here!). I was buying groceries in Jackson Heights when we decided to flea to Astoria for…
  
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• Jimmy W.'s Review of Park Asia - Brooklyn (3/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:05
  
  They are OK, The lines are out the door frequently.
  It may be my personal taste, The taste to me is commercialized.
  Most items are sweet tasting, Perhaps Too sweet for my taste.
  The dim sum seems like…
  
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• Jesse S.'s Review of Appetite for Seduction - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:05
  
  Could not recommend this highly enough. Went with my girlfriend to the Mucho Mexicano night after getting this for her as a Christmas gift. It was about 4 hours of drinking wine, cooking amazing food,…
  
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• Ileana M.'s Review of USPS - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:05
  
  The staff here is absolutely marvelous. I did not know what to expect from a post office that was still open at 8:30pm but my teller was delightful and helped answer all my questions regarding my…
  
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• David G.'s Review of Shogun Sushi - Brooklyn (1/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:05
  
  The price seems convinient however the experience is too much to handle. Me and 8 others came here to eat and they slam us with an hour time limit after the first round of food. Half of our food was…
  
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• Rebekah G.'s Review of Wald Kenneth J MD - New York (1/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 21:04
  
  Can not rate doctor but can rate office. Zero stars. Made appointment at NYC office was told it would be 2-3 hours, I asked are you squeezing me in? Isthis the wait for the doctor? They said no for…
  
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• Fergie applauds Jean Paul Gaultier's couture homage to '80s

  27-01-2016 21:03
  
  Front row fashionistas Fergie and Beth Ditto are applauding designer Jean Paul Gaultier's fashion homage to "Palace" club _ France's answer to New York's once-famous Studio 54.
  
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• Your Ideal Week: January 28 – February 3

  27-01-2016 19:36
  
  Check out photographer Courtney Mooney’s ongoing portraiture series of her neighbors at the opening reception for Souls of Lefferts at Tugboat Tea Company on Saturday. Photo: Courtney Mooney
  Hey folks, if you were worried that the highlight of your week was going to be avoiding bottomless pools of sludge collected at crosswalks, never fear–Your Ideal Week is here to the rescue.
  Connect with nature in a way that might seem elusive this time of year at the Brooklyn Grange’s Intr
  
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• Legendary NASCAR broadcaster Barney Hall dies at 83

  27-01-2016 19:27
  
  Barney Hall, a legendary voice of NASCAR whose folksy delivery was a staple on the radio for more than five decades, died late Tuesday
  
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• Van Zweden to become New York Philharmonic's music director

  27-01-2016 18:39
  
  Dutch conductor Jaap van Zweden has been hired to succeed Alan Gilbert as music director of the New York Philharmonic
  
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• 'Carol,' 'The Danish Girl' among GLAAD Media Awards nominees

  27-01-2016 18:28
  
  'Carol' and 'The Danish Girl' are among this year's GLAAD Media Awards nominees
  
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• Fridda C.'s Review of Colombia In Park Slope - Brooklyn (1/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 18:01
  
  I really wanted to try this place but they said they don't deliver 1.44 miles from their location. (they lied they just sounded busy and didn't want to take my order). I really wanted Colombian food…
  
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• Book on India's partition wins $5,000 prize

  27-01-2016 18:01
  
  A book on the partition of India in 1947 and its fatal consequences has won a $5,000 prize
  
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• Casper Offers the Most Comfortable Mattress for Less Than $1,000

  27-01-2016 18:00
  
  Sponsored By Casper.Casper constantly innovates sleep research and products because it's their mission to help everyone achieve their best life possible, a life well slept.Created By BlankSlateMeet Casper, the company that offers a completely new way to shop for a mattress. Casper started in 2014, selling one perfect mattress directly to customers in order to avoid inflated, commission-based pricing. All of Casper’s mattress sizes are under $1,000. And with the dis
  
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• Tony S.'s Review of Tree Of Life Cleaners - New York (4/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 17:59
  
  They're very nice and fast! Free pickup and delivery from my building and shirts come out pretty nice. Shirts cost about 2.50 for laundered and pressed shirt. They do really great job!
  
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• Shannon M.'s Review of Hair Bar NYC - Manhattan (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 17:59
  
  I love getting my hair done here. The keratin lasts for months, I find I only have to come back 2 or 3 times a year. My hair always looks so fresh and healthy when I get it cut here. The staff is…
  
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• P. J.'s Review of New York Sports & Joints - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 17:59
  
  Dr. McCulloch is an excellent doctor: knowledgeable, talented, compassionate and caring.I was very satisfied with the surgery he performed on my knee and would recommend him without hesitation.
  
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• Irene W.'s Review of Melt Shop - New York (4/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 17:59
  
  Ordered lunch for take-out to bring back for my Boss, cousin and me.
  Service here is 5/5, super welcoming and friendly.Food here is 3/5 for grilled cheese. 5/5 for tater tots.
  I like grilled…
  
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• Diana K.'s Review of Tortilleria Nixtamal - Corona (4/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 17:59
  
  I have been to this restaurant three times, each time was delicious. It's the best taco spot in Queens! Their portion sizes are big. My bf and I love their fish tacos! its awesome. I love their…
  
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• Benjamin W.'s Review of Saraghina - Brooklyn (5/5) on Yelp

  27-01-2016 17:59
  
  My family and i have eaten here about 30 times over the years, and it has been consistently phenomenal. Great people, great decor, great and consistent food. Great cocktails too. Friendly to kids.
  
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