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Ziz Is It: Slavoj Zizek launches new book series tomorrow in Union Square

Written by Editors on September 2, 2008. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

For a Lacanian, late-Marxist Slovenian social theorist whose work is as impenetrable as a Mother Superior, Slavoj Zizek has some serious cachet. There’s a documentary about him called Zizek! There are T-shirts that read WWZD? (Guess what that stands for!) He has a really hot wife. And then there’s his oeuvre, 40-plus volumes over the
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Tell Us About Your Neighbor From Hell

Written by Editors on August 28, 2008. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

On Tuesday, September 16th, the New York Press and Screen Gems will present a special advance screening of Lakeview Terrace an exciting action/drama about a young couple that who finally find their dream home…only to become the target of their harassing LAPD neighbor, played by Samuel L. Jackson. We know that many New York Press
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DNC Watch Party: Drinking Liberally Kicks Off Festivities Tonight

Written by Editors on August 25, 2008. Posted in Politics, Posts

We found this birthday card this weekend at a Target store. Other than the scary Photoshop job, the fact that we’ve already reached a point where jokey cards are available in mainstream establishments regarding presumptive nominees left us feeling strangely reassured. If you want more reassurance about the direction of our country’s politics, join other
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Albert Hammond, Jr. Giveaway

Written by Editors on August 21, 2008. Posted in Music, Posts

Former Stroke Albert Hammond Jr. and his ladyfriend, model Agyness Deyn, have been all over the news lately. We want nothing but the best for those crazy kids, so we’re asking you, our readers, to use one of those photo-morphing sites to create a picture of what the couple’s children might one day look like.
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A Ruff Break For Dr. Dog

Written by Editors on July 24, 2008. Posted in Music, Posts

Fans of Dr. Dog were disappointed this week to learn that the band had canceled its New York shows due to the severely bruised larynx of its singer, Toby Leaman. The band—touring in support of its new album, Fate—was slated to play last night at the Bowery Ballroom and tonight at the Music Hall of
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Submit Your ‘Flavor of the Week’ Sex Column

Written by Editors on May 16, 2008. Posted in Breaking News, Posts

We’re looking for good stories—true narratives from your own life that may illuminate broader truths about relationships, sex, marriage or dating. We are continuing to accept unsolicited submissions for “Flavor of the Week," our weekly sex/dating/relationships column. There are no restrictions on the content, and submissions should be between 800 and 1,200 words. Each week,
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We Win Six NYPA Awards, Don’t Know What to Do With Them Now

Written by Editors on April 7, 2008. Posted in Breaking News, Posts

This past weekend the New York Press Association had their Better Newspaper Contest. We sent in some submissions. We won some awards. Congratulations to all our contributors, and check out the stories that won accolades. First Place Feature Story, Division 4 Juli Steadman Charkes, "Juli’s Choice" "In an incredibly competitive category chock full of high
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Everybody Loves Free Tickets

Written by Editors on April 4, 2008. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

Dark Matter opens next week, and we’ve got tickets for you. The story is kinda based on the true story of a Chinese physics student who is obsessed with the invisible substance that may shape the universe. And it stars Liu Xin, Meryl Streep and Aidan Quinn. Check out the trailer here. But if you
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Sex Column Competition: Bigger! Better! Longer!

Written by Editors on March 26, 2008. Posted in Posts, Sex & Relationships

We’ve been overwhelmed with entries to our sex/dating/relationships competition – so much so that we’re extending it! On April 23, in our 20th anniversary issue, we will announce a winner, as promised. But instead of awarding the winner a permanent weekly column, we’re offering, instead, a cash prize of $500 – and starting
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DAILY CROSS HATCH DISPATCH: Chris Ware’s Drawings for NY Periodicals

Written by Editors on February 15, 2008. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

Comics are not fine art (nor should they strive to be), but lately the fine art world has begun to awaken to the merits of its pop culture counterpart. Though full-blown acceptance of comics as an art form may be a long way off, a number of examples from the New York scene from just
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