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A Poet of Love & Hate & Forgiveness & Revenge
Marie Howe's new book, The Kingdom of Ordinary Time, is an amazing addition to our vocabulary of love and hate, forgiveness and revenge. As the poet Tom Sleigh says, "Her language is always deeply rooted in the social world, and it never turns away from the most difficult moral problems." In this book, her poems about the war within us between light and shadow, vision and violence, are sometimes terrifying, often funny, and always illuminating.
After the Movie
My friend Michael and I are walking home arguing about the movie.
He says that he believes a person can love someone
and still be able to murder that person.
I say, No, that's not love. That's attachment.
Michael says, No, that's love. You can love someone, then come to a day
when you're forced to think "it's him or me"
think "me" and kill him.
I say, Then it's not love anymore.
Michael says, It was love up to then though.
I say, Maybe we mean different things by the same word.
Michael says, Humans are complicated: love can exist even in the murderous
I say that what he might mean by love is desire.
Love is not a feeling, I say. And Michael says, Then what is it?
We're walking along West 16th Street—a clear unclouded night—and I hear
my voice
repeating what I used to say to my husband: Love is action, I used to say to
Simone Weil says that when you really love you are able to look at someone
you want to eat and not eat them.
Janis Joplin says, take another little piece of my heart now baby.
Meister Eckhart says that as long as we love any image we are doomed to live
in purgatory.
Michael and I stand on the corner of 6th Avenue saying goodnight.
I can't drink enough of the tangerine spritzer I've just bought—
again and again I bring the cold can to my mouth and suck the stuff from
the hole the flip top made.
What are you doing tomorrow? Michael says.
But what I think he's saying is "You are too strict. You are a nun."
Then I think, Do I love Michael enough to allow him to think these things of
me even if he's not thinking them?
Above Manhattan, the moon wanes, and the sky turns clearer and colder.
Although the days, after the solstice, have started to lengthen,
we both know the winter has only begun.
Our program "Getting Revenge and Forgiveness" is available here at onbeing.org beginning Thursday, November 6th. Share your stories.
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Edinburgh coach Michael Bradley has made four changes for their RaboDirect PRO12 fixture against Cardiff Blues at Arms Park.
Edinburgh coach Michael Bradley has made four changes to his XV for their RaboDirect PRO12 fixture against Cardiff Blues at Arms Park on Friday.
The changes see Scotland props Allan Jacobsen and Geoff Cross start the match in place of John Yapp and WP Nel and Roddy Grant replace the rested Ross Rennie on the openside flank.
Centre John Houston is the only change to backs and comes in for the injured Ben Atiga, who aggravated a hip strain in the Munster match.
The bench sees Fiji captain Netani Talei return from a hamstring strain and Sep Visser take the place on the bench vacated by Houston.
"This match presents a big challenge for us as Cardiff will be making a big play of being back at the Arms Park," said Bradley.
"The players and fans will be very excited, and possibly a bit anxious, to get a home win at the old ground."
Meanwhile, Cardiff Blues' homecoming match at the Arms Park following their away victory over Connacht sees Phil Davies select a side that sees the return of internationals Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert, Sam Warburton and Bradley Davies.
"I've watched Edinburgh and they are a very committed side who like to play an expansive style of rugby and are very competitive throughout all areas of the game," said Davies.
"They come off the back of a successful season last year which saw them reach the semi final of the Heineken Cup.
"Therefore their confidence will be high.
"They have some outstanding players in their ranks with the likes of Visser, Denton and Laidlaw and of course they have recruited ex Blues players Richie Rees and John Yapp.
"We expect a pretty dogged performance off them but also an expansive style which we ourselves are endeavouring to produce.
"It is fantastic to be back at the Arms Park and Peter Thomas along with Richard Holland deserve massive credit for making this happen.
"The staff at the Arms Park have done a magnificent job since we have been back and hopefully you will all see and appreciate all the work that has been undertaken during the summer."
Form: Cardiff Blues began the new season of RaboDirect PRO12 action with a 13-9 victory in Connacht. The Blues won both matches they played at the Arms Park last season, against Connacht and Ulster. Cardiff Blues won their opening two encounters last season. Edinburgh Rugby gained a losing bonus point in their reversal to Munster at Murrayfield last Saturday, and have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions. The Scotsmen's only away win in their last 19 trips in the PRO12 was at Treviso last November. Edinburgh Rugby have not won in Wales since a visit to Scarlets on 4 December 2009. The Blues have won their last four games against Edinburgh Rugby in the RaboDirect PRO12, whilst Edinburgh have been victorious on four of their last five visits to the Arms Park.
The teams:
Cardiff Blues: 15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 Alex Cuthbert, 13 Gavin Evans, 12 Dafydd Hewitt, 11 Tom James, 10 Ceri Sweeney, 9 Lewis Jones, 8 Andries Pretorius (capt), 7 Sam Warburton, 6 Josh Navidi, 5 James Down, 4 Bradley Davies, 3 Benoit Bourrust, 2 Rhys Williams, 1 Taufa'ao Filise.
Replacements: 16 Marc Breeze, 17 Nathan Trevett, 18 Thomas Davies, 19 Lou Reed, 20 Luke Hamilton, 21 Lloyd Williams, 22 Rhys Patchell, 23 Thomas Williams.
Edinburgh: 15 Greig Tonks, 14 Lee Jones, 13 Nick De Luca, 12 John Houston, 11 Tim Visser, 10 Greig Laidlaw (capt), 9 Richie Rees, 8 Stuart McInally, 7 Roddy Grant, 6 David Denton, 5 Sean Cox, 4 Grant Gilchrist, 3 Geoff Cross, 2 Ross Ford, 1 Allan Jacobsen.
Replacements: 16 Andy Titterrell, 17 John Yapp, 18 Willem Nel, 19 Perry Parker, 20 Netani Talei, 21 Chris Leck, 22 Gregor Hunter, 23 Sep Visser.
Date: Friday, September 7
Kick-off: 19:05 BST
Venue: Cardiff Arms Park
Referee: David Wilkinson (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Sean Brickell (Wales), Jason Langdon (Wales)
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When dating and trying to keep the spice going but you want to get your gaming in you normally have to choose one. And that choice is normally the gamer in me not getting to blow stuff up. Well one option is to date a fellow gamer. Then both of you will be excited to get some quality gaming in.
Now the next problem is on finding games that both of you are into. I ran into this situation. For me I had to give up some childish games. No more Rumble Roses at night. =P No more Allan Wake. I started looking for games that allowed both of us to play. Most games I found used spit screen or had one at a time game play. I needed to find out what games could get us laughing and enjoying but at the same time keep us challenged.
Not all games are great for couples. Over the past few years I've found that Mario Kart satisfies our driving, speed and smack talking needs. Halo and Gears of War satisfy our shooting evil needs and believe it or not but playing TV game show games have been great. We've had so much fun playing the Price is Right, Family Feud, Monopoly, UNO and even Press Your Luck.
So can gaming be a fun stay in date night for him and her. Yes indeed. Go to a GameStop and browse the games. Ask someone to recommend two person videos games. Maybe they will even let you play then to see if you like the game play. Get your game back on. You know it's good for you!
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By Rob Chapman and Matthew C. Scheider
"Local law enforcement can play a key and very crucial role in maintaining the defense of our homeland." Chief Charles Ramsey, Washington, DC
Since September 11, federal agencies have increased terrorism prevention and response efforts, but much of the responsibility for dealing with these threats and the fear they create rests at the local level. Community policing can help law enforcement prepare for and prevent terrorist acts and respond to the fear such threats create by encouraging organizational change within law enforcement agencies, supporting problem-solving efforts, and seeking external partnerships.
While many U.S. law enforcement agencies have adopted community policing strategies in recent years, traumatic events like the 9/11 attacks can cause organizations to fall back on more traditional methods of doing business. Some police departments may abandon community policing for seemingly more immediate security concerns. Community policing, however, should play a central role in addressing these issues.
The community policing philosophy emphasizes organizational changes such as delegating decision-making power to line-level officers and assigning them to fixed geographic areas. This can be valuable in a crisis. When there is no time for decisions to move up the chain of command, officers accustomed to making decisions may be better prepared to respond quickly and in innovative ways. Officers assigned to specific geographic areas are also better able to build relationships with residents. Such officers may thus be more attuned to community fears and able to respond more effectively to them.
Community policing also helps to build trust between the community and law enforcement, which in a crisis can help law enforcement deal more effectively with community concerns. This trust also helps law enforcement to develop knowledge of community and resident activity and can provide vital intelligence relating to potential terrorist actions.
The problem-solving model is also well-suited to the prevention of terrorism. Departments can use a wide variety of data sources to proactively develop detailed risk management and crisis response plans. It can be determined which sites have the greatest potential to be terrorist targets, levels of vulnerability can be analyzed, and responses can be planned, implemented, and continually reevaluated.
As law enforcement is only one of many entities that respond to community problems, partnering with other agencies and community groups is central to community policing. Community policing encourages law enforcement officials to develop partnerships with civic and community groups to help address community needs and to involve the public in problem-solving efforts.
The threat of terrorism provides a unique opportunity to create these partnerships. Partnerships developed with other public service agencies and with the community aimed at intelligence sharing and developing coordinated response plans are vital to effectively dealing with terrorism.
Reducing fear of crime has always been an integral part of community policing. This applies especially to terrorism, where the primary goal is to create fear. This fear can negatively impact quality of life far beyond areas directly affected by any specific event. Unchecked fear of terrorism can also manifest itself in hate crimes. Law enforcement must be prepared to respond to and prevent such crimes.
While the fear of terrorism may be different from the fear of other types of crime, many of the same responses still apply. For example, law enforcement can conduct surveys to determine the extent and nature of citizen fear and tailor their responses accordingly. Awareness campaigns can inform citizens about local police and government activities to prevent and prepare for possible terrorist events and crisis response plans can be made public. Citizens can be informed about what they can do to prepare for possible terrorist events, such as preparing emergency survival kits for their homes, reviewing evacuation routes, and learning to identify suspicious activity. Encouraging citizens to partner with law enforcement and other community groups in prevention and preparedness efforts may significantly increase citizens' feelings of efficacy and security.
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Rob Chapman is a Senior Social Science Analyst at the COPS Office, where he has managed grants and cooperative agreements across a variety of community policing topics.
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27/11/2013 | 08:23 |
Category: CONSOLE
In the past it was Sony who had the most expensive gaming console when it came to build costs, now the mantle has switched to Microsoft and their Xbox One with build research revealing that the Microsoft offering costs A$100 more to build than the PlayStation 4. It's also estimated that Microsoft will lose more than $1Billion this year selling their Xbox One.
IHS research claims that the combined cost of parts and manufacturing for the Xbox One including the console, the Kinect and the controller comes in at US$471 which is US$90 more than the cost of Sony's PS4.
$75 of that cost is derived from the Kinect motion-sensing add-on that comes bundled with the console. (The PS4 has nothing comparable in its box.)
The biggest cost driver inside the Xbox console, said Andrew Rassweiler, the IHS analyst who led the teardown team, is the microprocessor from chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices.
All Things Digital claims that like a similar AMD-made chip found inside the PS4, this one is a combination of a CPU and a graphics-processing unit (GPU) that handles gaming graphics.The estimated cost for this component is $110 which is $10 more than the AMD chip found in the PS4 - it's also the single most expensive component in the system.
"They're both very powerful chips," Rassweiler said, noting that they are built on the same 28-nanometer design technology, and that they essentially provide all of the computing power of the console. "You might call them a gaming console on a chip," he said.
ATD said that the other major silicon inside the Xbox One is the memory. Unlike the PS4, which used higher-end GDDR5 memory chips, the Xbox One contains older - more common and less costly - DDR3 memory. Memory chips came from SK Hynix, and added about $60 to the cost, or about $28 less than what's found in the PS4.
The parts used to assemble the console itself cost $332, Rassweiler estimated, that the other items add about $139 to the cost. The controller costs about $15, and contains Wi-Fi and Bluetooth components from Marvell Technology.
The Kinect includes chips from Samsung and STMicroelectronics, which supplied an image-processing chip. There's also a chip that emits "visible and infrared light," the maker of which hasn't yet been identified, Rassweiler said. "We're a little mystified by that one."
The external power supply costs about $25, and other box contents, including the headset, cost about $10. It costs about $14 to assemble.
Component manufacturer Texas Instruments, has six parts in the Xbox One: Four in the main console, and two more inside the Kinect. All six are dedicated to managing power.
ON Semiconductor supplied four power-management components.
Rick Sherlund, an analyst with Nomura Securities, has estimated that Microsoft is likely to lose as much as $1 billion this year on the Xbox One, after accounting for research and development plus sales and marketing costs.
Typically with videogame systems such as this, the cost of the components does come down, and newer and less-costly components get swapped in over the product's lifetime. This will give Microsoft the chance to improve the Xbox One and, if history is any judge, to trim the price incrementally over the next several years.That's how it went with prior versions of both the Xbox and the Playstation, Rassweiler said. "Microsoft could eventually eke out a break-even scenario," he said. "But they'd probably use it as an opportunity to cut the retail price in hopes of selling more," he said.With that, here's an exploded view of the Kinect (both images were taken by IHS):
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Saints should live righteously, deny ungodliness, and seek the Lord.
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We looked at the bowls, plates, spoons, and measuring cups piled in and around the sink, and rather than pull on rubber gloves and wash them like civilized human beings, we got take out. When it became clear that repairing the dishwasher with a bathroom plunger was beyond our ability, we fled the scene of the mess and headed for the coast.
Our first stop was lunch at the Blue Hill Co-op Cafe. This happy little store is stocked with natural foods and a small selection of bulk grains. The cafe had several premade vegan sandwiches and deli salads, as well as a dairy-free chocolate mousse and homemade vegan granola squares.
My tempeh wrap was bursting with protein: chickpeas, black beans, and brown rice, as well as ginger-marinated tempeh. It was heavy and bland, with no sauce and little detectable seasoning. I couldn't tell if it was supposed to be Asian, Mexican, or something else, and ended up drowning it in Cholula hot sauce. My side of Asian noodles and thinly sliced carrots was similarly meek, with faint suggestions of sesame and ginger.
The seasoning in my husband's red curry tofu sandwich was creative, but didn't pack any punch, and the too-soft tofu slid out from between the slices of hearty peasant bread. His side of tangy five-bean salad was the best part of the meal.
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Without this freeze, the average annual cost to businesses would rise to $935 per employee, up from $730 last year. He also proposed eliminating an annual fee of $295 dollars per employee that businesses must pay if they don't make what the state deems a fair and reasonable contribution to their workers' health insurance. Patrick says the so called fair share contribution program overlaps with a provision in the federal healthcare law set to take effect in 2014.


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The Tempest — Shakespeare's turbulent Prospero, a wizard in exile, gets a sex change and makes the story a vehicle for the formidable Helen Mirren (as Prospera). Julie Taymor's imaginative adaptation of the one of the bard's most magical plays is full of sound and fury, but when Mirren isn't on-screen, it's mostly plodding. Mirren's scenes with androgynous Ben Whishaw (as the sprite Ariel) are, well, sprightly, but Russell Brand, Djimon Hounsou, and the rest of the cast seem lost at sea.
The Tourist — Both Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp look gorgeous, but neither can compete with the beauty of Venice's Grand Canal. The superstars surprisingly fail to spark much heat in this romantic escapade, an unsatisfying English-language remake of a 2005 French film. What seems like an homage to Hitchcock's still-spellbinding North by Northwest is undone by the deadly pacing.
ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits (Special Edition), ABBA — Mamma mia, here we go again. But my, my, how can you resist this new deluxe package celebrating Sweden's biggest pop sensation? All newly remastered, the 19 classics of the ABBA Gold CD are now married to a DVD of the accompanying videos, which were mostly directed by Lasse Hallström of What's Eating Gilbert Grape and Chocolat fame. Bonus features include a rare cartoon version of "Money, Money, Money."
"A Little Respect," Erasure — In response to gay bullying and related suicides, the British synth-pop icons have released an inspiring new version of their top 5 1988 hit — and gay anthem — "A Little Respect," recorded with youth chorus students from the Harvey Milk School. Proceeds from the single benefit Hetrick-Martin Institute and True Colors Fund. A new video (below) for the song features out lead singer Andy Bell, plus cameos by Michael Musto and Bebe Zahara Benet.
Michael, Michael Jackson — Are they really his vocals? Is the release of unfinished material disrespectful to his memory? Will you still buy this first posthumous album of new songs? Highlights include first single "Hold My Hand," a duet with Akon about friendship and unity written with Whitney Houston in mind, and two tracks penned during the Thriller era. Overlook 50 Cent's cameo and groove to Lenny Kravitz on "(I Can't Make It) Another Day."
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work — As is evident from the opening close-up of the 77-year-old comic's face without makeup, directors Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg were given unlimited access to the groundbreaking comedian. Their documentary offers fans a warts-and-all peek into her life, revealing an unexpectedly poignant figure.
Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement — Last year's acclaimed documentary follows a feisty lesbian couple from their early years together in the '60s until they were finally allowed to marry in Toronto in 2007. Thea's death from MS, which left Edie with a massive debt in estate taxes, has made headlines and makes the heartfelt documentary resonate even more.
A Christmas Story: The Musical! — You'll shoot your eye out if you're near Seattle and miss this sweet stage adaptation of the beloved 1940s-set holiday classic — based on the stories of radio humorist Jean Shepherd — at the 5th Avenue Theatre, a pre-Broadway stop for hit shows like Hairspray and Shrek. Clarke Hallum couldn't be cuter as Ralphie Parker, a bullied misfit who wants a BB gun from Santa. And Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in the 1983 movie, is a producer!
The Graduate — Here's to you again, Mrs. Robinson! Yes, L.A. Theatre Works is trying to seduce you with this one-weekend presentation at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Terry Johnson's stage adaptation of the coming-of-age novel and film stars Brothers & Sisters cutie Matthew Rhys and Serial Mom's Kathleen Turner, who reprise the iconic roles — innocent Benjamin Braddock and lecherous Mrs. Robinson — that they created in London's West End in 2000.
Sunset Boulevard — An exciting new environmental staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony-winning showbiz musical noir, based on Billy Wilder's 1950 film classic, is ready for its close-up at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va. Director Eric Schaeffer has transformed the entire space to look like a Paramount Studios backlot, and the divine Florence Lacey, best known as the last Eva Peron in Broadway's Evita, takes on tragically faded actress Norma Desmond. Lindsay who?


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For as much as college football evolves and its postseason format changes, this is still a sport ruled by tradition and exclusivity. Over the past 75 years, only 30 different schools have claimed at least a share of the national title.
In that span of time, two programs have won it all more often than anyone else, combining for 17 championships: Alabama and Notre Dame. On Jan. 7, they'll meet at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., for the BCS national title.
"It's a real historic game, two historic teams, great traditions," Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley said. "We have to make sure we play our type of football and try to block out all the clutter."
And there will be plenty of clutter between now and then, given the myriad storylines at play. Among the most prominent: Alabama coach Nick Saban trying to solidify a dynasty with three championships in the last four years (and fourth overall, which would put him just two behind Bear Bryant), the Southeastern Conference aiming for its seventh consecutive BCS title and Notre Dame roaring back from a slump that consumed most of the last two decades.
"The tradition of Alabama and Notre Dame bring a special attention to it but we're just trying to be the best team on Monday, Jan. 7," Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. "All of that tradition, what happened in the past, isn't going to help us,"
BCS STANDINGS: Notre Dame, Alabama 1-2
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Though numerous BCS controversies over the years helped build momentum for a four-team playoff, which will begin in 2014, the only uproar this year involved the inclusion of Northern Illinois. By finishing 15th in the BCS standings (comfortably above the top-16 cutoff) and ahead of the Big East (Louisville) and Big Ten (Wisconsin) champions, Northern Illinois earned the Mid-American Conference's first-ever BCS bid and will face Florida State in the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.
That development knocked Oklahoma, which won a share of the Big 12 title with Kansas State but lost the head-to-head tiebreaker, out of the BCS and into the Cotton Bowl. It also moved Louisville from the Orange Bowl to the Sugar Bowl, where it will play Florida.
And though Northern Illinois' presence won't sit well with the power conference set, given the Huskies lost their season opener to an Iowa team that finished 4-8, it was a momentous occasion for the school in DeKalb, Ill. When it won the MAC last year, Northern Illinois earned a trip to the GoDaddy.com Bowl in Mobile, Ala.
"All of us have known since the inception of the BCS, this is the framework we all work through and it's a great story," Orange Bowl executive director Eric Poms said. "As we saw in 2007 when Boise State played Oklahoma (in the Fiesta Bowl), those matchups bring out the theatrics."
Even with the longshot Northern Illinois story, this will be remembered as a year for the bluebloods.
Notre Dame, a unanimous No. 1 in the human polls, finished 12-0 and was the only undefeated team in the Football Bowl Subdivision eligible for the postseason this year. (Ohio State, which also went 12-0, played under a bowl ban this year for NCAA rules violations under former coach Jim Tressel.)
And though Alabama was among five teams with one loss, its selection for the championship game was never in question after beating Georgia in Saturday's SEC championship game, 32-28. Last year, the Crimson Tide barely edged out Oklahoma State for the No. 2 position in the BCS standings and then beat LSU, 21-0, to win its ninth national title.
Despite failing to win the SEC East, Florida ended up No. 3 in the standings, which automatically qualified the Gators for a BCS bowl and knocked out Georgia because of the BCS rule that only two teams from the same conference are allowed into the system.
"I've been on both ends of this," Florida coach Will Muschamp said. "We all sit there before the season and agree on all these rules and this is what (happens). But we sit down and agree with something and then at the end of the day want to complain about the rules. We started the season understanding the rules. It is what it is and it's going to change in two years. I am frustrated in playing in our league and being limited to only two teams getting in."
In addition to the SEC, the Pac 12 was a clear winner this year. Not only did Pac 12 champion Stanford fill its traditional Rose Bowl slot, the Fiesta Bowl took Oregon as an at-large team. The Ducks will play Kansas State in a game that looked like it might have been the national championship matchup when they were ranked 1-2 last month.
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With the holiday season firmly in the rearview mirror, now is the ideal time to make a log of your new belongings.
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Should you lose your house in a fire or lose your newly acquired electronics and valuables in a burglary, you're going to need proof of ownership when you file an insurance claim.
There are a few online methods and apps to help you document your belongings, but the easiest method is probably in your hand right now — your smartphone.
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The video does two things.
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Once the video is done, upload it to Dropbox or a similar service. The last thing you want is to have the video on your phone and lose it. Storing it in the cloud makes it available from any device.
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Best of NYC® 2013: A Return to Excess
Soda bans, smoking bans, fast-food shaming—having a guilt-free good time in New York City has been as difficult as finding a french fry cooked in trans fat. But with Mayor Bloomberg's nanny state on its way out, it's time to put down that gluten-free wheatgrass smoothie and reclaim our title as the live-like-there's-no-tomorrow New Yorkers we are.
It's time for a return to excess.
To that end, consider this Best of NYC 2013 issue a guide to finding your way back to overindulgence. Embrace your inner libertine with our 300 winners, including "Best Dance Floor Scrum," "Best Strip Club," "Best Cheap Manhattan Dive," "Best Horse Track," "Best Sexcessories," "Best Tattoo Parlor," "Best Unhealthy Meal," "Best Edible Insect" (not the same as "Best Unhealthy Meal"), and—because every hedonist needs some recovery time—"Best Cure for a Hangover."
As always, our picks of everything we love so much about NYC are completely subjective: simply the people, places, and things that we believe make New York City the best in the world. Which is why we asked all of you to share your favorites with us via our Readers' Poll; you'll find those results alongside our selections.
So go on, turn the page, and get a head start on the road to rediscovering honest-to-goodness liberalism. We dare you.
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4 Year Old Criminal Mastermind Smuggles a Gun in His Carry-On, Gets Off Scot-Free
A TSA officer examining a child's carry-on bag via X-ray discovered pieces of a handgun hidden inside three of his toys at a Rhode Island airport on Monday.
The child, a natural-born criminal who will one day grow up to be Sid, the bad neighbor from the Toy Story films, was allowed to board his flight regardless.
If he'd been using crutches or in a hugging mood, the little scumbag would have been maced on sight.
He's playing us all for suckers.
The pieces, which, according to CNN, included the frame of a .40-caliber firearm, a magazine with two .40-caliber rounds, a firing pin and a slide, would form a complete gun when re-assembled.
They were contained within a stuffed teddy bear, a stuffed rabbit, and a stuffed Mickey Mouse toy.
The toys and, by the "possession is 9/10ths of the law" rule, the gun belonged to a 4-year-old mafia Don en route with his father to Detroit.
The father told the Transportation Security Administration official he was "unaware" that the pieces of a deadly weapon were nestled snugly within the plush bodies of his child's toys.
So the TSA officials were like "Cool, bro, we believe you," and just let him continue on his way (sans gun).
According to a lieutenant with the T.F. Green International Airport police, the not-at-all suspicious gentleman was allowed to continue his trip because police believed the incident "was related to an ongoing domestic dispute."
In a press release, TSA officials praised themselves for noticing the gun and rubbed it in everyone's faces that they did so by scanning a child's ridiculous kid-type luggage.
"This is just another example that threats can appear anywhere, and this is why TSA officers take a closer look at everything. It's also an example that shows that even though TSA has modified the screening process for children 12 and under, the security process is still just as effective."
A more impressive press release might have read "We caught a man trying to smuggle a gun onto a plane by hiding it inside his child's toys, and then we detained that man," but I guess the guy's domestic dispute story must have been pretty good.


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Chicago Style Pizza at its best. Even though you are 6 hours away from Chicago you will feel like you are on the streets of the Windy City every time you bite into one of the handmade pizzas at Cubby Bears. A pizza buffet makes it easy to sample all that Cubby's has to offer. Sandwiches and pasta also available. 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Daily
Located two blocks from Harrah's Fat Edd's Roadhouse offers a variety of foods and drinks. Many appetizers such as peel-n-eat shrimp and great food choices from salads to Roadhouse platters. They also offer a full bar. Open daily 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Bringing the atmosphere of China to Metropolis, The China House Buffet has opened in a newly remodeled facility. This deluxe buffet has everything you could possibly want and more. From Chinese favorites, pizza, American classics, seafood, salad and desserts you will find something you will enjoy. Located across U.S. 45 from Ft. Massac State Park. 11:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily.
Located directly across from Ft. Massac State Park you will feel like you have stepped across the border into old Mexico. Select from the finest traditional Mexican cuisine or have a drink from the bar. 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. daily
Down-home cookin' at Rube's is served up three meals a day. The cooks in the kitchen specialize in cooking "the way your mamma made it'" so you'll find something to your liking on the menu. Daily specials are sure to please even the pickiest eater. 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday
Visit this Metropolis icon for barbecue done the old fashion way! In business since 1965 and located just 2 blocks from Ft. Massac State Park, you will enjoy some of the best breakfast sandwiches and BBQ in town! Open 4:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday.
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I'm not very good at these, but what the heck, I'll show 'em anyway!
I know this has a person in it, but it's not *really* the central focus.
This is on Summit Lake btw, and no I don't know which mountain that is in the back. lol
Tern Lake... really awesome part of the Peninsula!
Another of Summit Lake.
these are just some of the many many many scenes on the 2.5 - 3 hr drive from my hometown of Kenai, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska (where I live during school).


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Santoni Leather Wingtip Oxford
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Tradition and innovation are two key components of the Santoni luxury brand. Their attention to detail has never wavered over the years and this leather wingtip oxford is no exception. This lace up is perfect for any occasion and its classic silhouette will be sure to stand the test of time.
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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Ness Wedge Sneaker - Womens
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The retro styling of the classic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker has reached new heights! The Hi-Ness has a raised wedge heel for those ladies who want to add a few inches to their Chuck-T's. So go ahead, incorporate this lace-up into your wardrobe and take your fashion to a new level.
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Scientific Snapshots Capture Evolutionary Stepping Stone to Land Plants, Animals
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New research out of the Museum today is the first to provide definitive proof that green algae eat bacteria. The finding, captured with electron microscope images, offers a glimpse at how scientists think early organisms acquired free-living chloroplasts, the structures responsible for converting light into food. This event is thought to be a critical first step in the evolution of photosynthetic algae and land plants, which helped raise oxygen levels in Earth's atmosphere and paved the way for the rise of animals.
Doodle 4 Google Winners on Display at the Museum
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The winning entries in this year's Google's Doodle 4 Google contest for K–12 students in the U.S. are on display at the Museum until July 14.
Periodical Cicadas at the Museum
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While much of the Eastern seaboard is getting prepared for the coming of the 17-year periodical cicadas, Manhattanites may miss the show. (The cicadas have virtually never been recorded on this urban island.) But starting Wednesday, May 22, you can see periodical cicadas on the Upper West Side, here at the Museum.
Museum Youth Advisory Mission 2613: Write a Want Ad
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The Museum's Youth Initiatives group has been developing a new Youth Advisory, a group to help us think about how to expand digital programs that teach science here at the Museum. The Youth Advisory's recent mission: to write a Want Ad that telegraphs what you want from digital-media infused science programs at the American Museum of Natural History.
Spend Rainy Sunday at the Museum with Live Frogs
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Frogs: A Chorus of Colors is now open at the Museum, with more than 200 live amphibians representing more than 20 species from around the world. Among the largest animals on display: two types of bullfrogs.


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By BRANDY FULLERStaff Writer
The San Rafael Jr. High Cheerleaders recently held their annual spring show.
The cheerleaders presented the cheers and dances they have learned throughout the year. The cheerleaders who competed in competition this year showed off their solos.
Also two of the Spardettes showed their talent in individual solos. The cheerleaders last performance was a lip sync.
The 2001- 2002 San Rafael Cheerleaders include:Christine Johansen, Samantha Behling, Chelsi Humphrey, Doralie Wright, Shawna Rogers, Ashley Jensen, Kaylei Wareham, Jasha Hinkins, Whitney Snow, Kortnie Wickman, Bridi Dale, Ashley Huntington, Kamber Jensen, Tatum Ricchetti, Karrie Johansen, Brittney Stokes, Laurel Lemon and Chelsie Mead.