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		<title>Eye Opener: &#039;Artistic Microclimates&#039; and the OED</title>

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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:20:03 -0400</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Dan Duray</dc:creator>
				
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_62.jpg?w=300&h=200" /><em>Mad Men</em>, <em>Modern Family</em> win big at the Emmys, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/arts/television/30emmys.html?adxnnl=1&amp;ref=todayspaper&amp;adxnnlx=1283169829-uq/m3uGSxOk4iDN0/MLnmw" target="_blank">Jimmy Fallon</a> makes a Conan joke. [NYT]</p>
<p><em>Glee</em> also won and apparently there's been difficulty with their <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/no_glee_over_no_royalties_ahwxPuTlo2YpVsWSOhAN2N" target="_blank">album  royalties</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p><em>The Journal</em> profiles <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703418004575456043564644702.html?mod=ITP_newyork_0]" target="_blank">Hiram   Monserrate</a> as the ultimate, violent underdog. [WSJ]</p>
<p>Tabloid  teen drinking death fails to keep <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/29/2010-08-29_party_barely_pauses_for_death_teens_keep_trying_to_sneak_into_clubland.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">other teens from drinking</a>. [NYDN]</p>
<p>The James, a new hotel in SoHo, features a curator to help "<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/nyregion/30hotelart.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">reflect the artistic microclimate</a>" of the area. [NYT]</p>
<p>Next <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2010/08/30/2010-08-30_next_edition_of_oxford_english_dictionary_may_not_be_printed_due_to_internet_pop.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank"> OED</a> may not be printed. Thanks a lot, internet. [AP]</p>
<p>This weekend was absurdly hot, yet swimming was <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/nyregion/30beach.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">not permitted</a> in most area beaches. Thanks a lot, riptides. [NYT]</p>
<p>All you need is a massive industrial rolling machine to beat those <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704913704575453584132202718.html?mod=ITP_marketplace_0" target="_blank">tobacco taxes</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p>"How to refer to the new Cee-Lo song?" hems and haws <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/business/media/30link.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank"><em>The  Times</em></a>. [NYT]</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_62.jpg?w=300&h=200" /><em>Mad Men</em>, <em>Modern Family</em> win big at the Emmys, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/arts/television/30emmys.html?adxnnl=1&amp;ref=todayspaper&amp;adxnnlx=1283169829-uq/m3uGSxOk4iDN0/MLnmw" target="_blank">Jimmy Fallon</a> makes a Conan joke. [NYT]</p>
<p><em>Glee</em> also won and apparently there's been difficulty with their <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/no_glee_over_no_royalties_ahwxPuTlo2YpVsWSOhAN2N" target="_blank">album  royalties</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p><em>The Journal</em> profiles <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703418004575456043564644702.html?mod=ITP_newyork_0]" target="_blank">Hiram   Monserrate</a> as the ultimate, violent underdog. [WSJ]</p>
<p>Tabloid  teen drinking death fails to keep <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/29/2010-08-29_party_barely_pauses_for_death_teens_keep_trying_to_sneak_into_clubland.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">other teens from drinking</a>. [NYDN]</p>
<p>The James, a new hotel in SoHo, features a curator to help "<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/nyregion/30hotelart.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">reflect the artistic microclimate</a>" of the area. [NYT]</p>
<p>Next <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2010/08/30/2010-08-30_next_edition_of_oxford_english_dictionary_may_not_be_printed_due_to_internet_pop.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank"> OED</a> may not be printed. Thanks a lot, internet. [AP]</p>
<p>This weekend was absurdly hot, yet swimming was <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/nyregion/30beach.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">not permitted</a> in most area beaches. Thanks a lot, riptides. [NYT]</p>
<p>All you need is a massive industrial rolling machine to beat those <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704913704575453584132202718.html?mod=ITP_marketplace_0" target="_blank">tobacco taxes</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p>"How to refer to the new Cee-Lo song?" hems and haws <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/business/media/30link.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank"><em>The  Times</em></a>. [NYT]</p>
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		<title>Eye Opener: St. Vincent&#039;s Last, Last, Last Chance</title>

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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:12:02 -0400</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Dan Duray</dc:creator>
				
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_61.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Hamptons service not affected by <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/that_rich_lirr_havoc_no_sweat_for_vIK7POzZNF5nebmqkZBWVM?CMP=OTC-rss&amp;FEEDNAME=" target="_blank">LIRR difficulties</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p>Plans  to lease <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/nyregion/27vincents.html?_r=1&amp;ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">St. Vincent's</a> fail. [NYT]</p>
<p>More  bookstores move into <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704913704575453581768066248.html?mod=ITP_marketplace_2" target="_blank">custom  printing</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p>Williamsburg <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/total_recall_williamsburg_cheese_Lo9EPFWTAkvIyg6UoHVgAL?CMP=OTC-rss&amp;FEEDNAME=" target="_blank"> cheese factory</a> recalls its product. [NYP]</p>
<p><a href="http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/theater-company-avoids-eviction-in-deal-with-m-t-a/?partner=rss&amp;emc=rss" target="_blank">MTA</a> won't evict theater company. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/venus_stands_up_for_style_zi4gNIVHsk8bx635x0yHsM" target="_blank">Venus  Williams</a> will continue to wear whatever on the court. [NYP]</p>
<p>Long  Island family offers $30,000 for the return of their <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/26/2010-08-26_relatives_of_woman_whose_body_was_stolen_from_cemetery_offer_30000_reward.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">grandmother's  corpse</a>. [NYDN]</p>
<p>New  president selected for the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/nyregion/27newschool.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">New  School</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Disney  wants to charge people to visit an <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-27/time-warner-cable-disney-talks-said-to-focus-on-demand-for-espn3-com-fees.html" target="_blank">ESPN</a> site. [Bloomberg]</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=%22newborn+baboons&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;aq=t&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a#hl=en&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;hs=oJd&amp;rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&amp;q=%22newborn+baboons+make+debut+in+brooklyn%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=&amp;pbx=1&amp;fp=93c3c78db929eee0" target="_blank">Newborn  Baboons Make Debut in Brooklyn</a>." [WSJ]</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_61.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Hamptons service not affected by <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/that_rich_lirr_havoc_no_sweat_for_vIK7POzZNF5nebmqkZBWVM?CMP=OTC-rss&amp;FEEDNAME=" target="_blank">LIRR difficulties</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p>Plans  to lease <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/nyregion/27vincents.html?_r=1&amp;ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">St. Vincent's</a> fail. [NYT]</p>
<p>More  bookstores move into <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704913704575453581768066248.html?mod=ITP_marketplace_2" target="_blank">custom  printing</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p>Williamsburg <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/total_recall_williamsburg_cheese_Lo9EPFWTAkvIyg6UoHVgAL?CMP=OTC-rss&amp;FEEDNAME=" target="_blank"> cheese factory</a> recalls its product. [NYP]</p>
<p><a href="http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/theater-company-avoids-eviction-in-deal-with-m-t-a/?partner=rss&amp;emc=rss" target="_blank">MTA</a> won't evict theater company. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/venus_stands_up_for_style_zi4gNIVHsk8bx635x0yHsM" target="_blank">Venus  Williams</a> will continue to wear whatever on the court. [NYP]</p>
<p>Long  Island family offers $30,000 for the return of their <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/26/2010-08-26_relatives_of_woman_whose_body_was_stolen_from_cemetery_offer_30000_reward.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">grandmother's  corpse</a>. [NYDN]</p>
<p>New  president selected for the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/nyregion/27newschool.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">New  School</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Disney  wants to charge people to visit an <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-27/time-warner-cable-disney-talks-said-to-focus-on-demand-for-espn3-com-fees.html" target="_blank">ESPN</a> site. [Bloomberg]</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=%22newborn+baboons&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;aq=t&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a#hl=en&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;hs=oJd&amp;rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&amp;q=%22newborn+baboons+make+debut+in+brooklyn%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=&amp;pbx=1&amp;fp=93c3c78db929eee0" target="_blank">Newborn  Baboons Make Debut in Brooklyn</a>." [WSJ]</p>
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		<title>Eye Opener: Everybody&#039;s Mad in Jersery</title>

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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:21:16 -0400</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Dan Duray</dc:creator>
				
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_4_10.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Mario Batali unveils "<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703632304575451972827398914.html?mod=ITP_newyork_5" target="_blank">Whole Foods meets Bloomingdales</a>." [WSJ]</p>
<p>Bloomberg invokes Daniel Pearl in defending the mosque, <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/26/2010-08-26_mike_cites_pearl_in_mosque_push__reporters_dad_differs.html" target="_blank">Pearl's father</a> says it should be moved. [NYDN]</p>
<p>MTA nixes plan for <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/26/2010-08-26_you_can_rest_easy_seatless_subway_plan_nixed_by_mta.html" target="_blank">seatless subways</a>. [NYDN]</p>
<p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703632304575451863339226730.html?mod=ITP_newyork_3" target="_blank">The Mark Hotel</a> is looking for Goldman's help. [WSJ]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/technology/personaltech/26pogue.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">David Pogue</a> loves the new Kindle. [NYT]</p>
<p>Everyone's mad about New Jersey's <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/nyregion/26njrace.html?_r=1&amp;ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Race to the Top</a> Performance. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/quentin_gets_ready_to_be_roasted_theiMNg2MfcvZtW3P3DMEJ" target="_blank">Quentin Tarintino</a> will be roasted at the Friar's Club in the fall. [NYP]</p>
<p>Manhattan DA probes the affairs of a missing <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/yr_old_heiress_in_mystery_N3JuSONunZifRsJ3zdeVnO" target="_blank">104-year-old heiress</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wwd.com/media-news?module=tn#/article/media-news/fashion-memopad/stylecoms-faces-off-with-vogue-american-apparel-may-cut-ad-spend-3229071?page=2" target="_blank">American Apparel</a> may run fewer awful ads. They'll still be awful, but there may be fewer. [WWD]</span></p>
<p><a href="http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2010/08/25/harlems_langston_hughes_house_returns_to_market.php#more" target="_blank">Langston Hughes</a>' house hits the market. [Curbed]</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_4_10.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Mario Batali unveils "<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703632304575451972827398914.html?mod=ITP_newyork_5" target="_blank">Whole Foods meets Bloomingdales</a>." [WSJ]</p>
<p>Bloomberg invokes Daniel Pearl in defending the mosque, <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/26/2010-08-26_mike_cites_pearl_in_mosque_push__reporters_dad_differs.html" target="_blank">Pearl's father</a> says it should be moved. [NYDN]</p>
<p>MTA nixes plan for <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/26/2010-08-26_you_can_rest_easy_seatless_subway_plan_nixed_by_mta.html" target="_blank">seatless subways</a>. [NYDN]</p>
<p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703632304575451863339226730.html?mod=ITP_newyork_3" target="_blank">The Mark Hotel</a> is looking for Goldman's help. [WSJ]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/technology/personaltech/26pogue.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">David Pogue</a> loves the new Kindle. [NYT]</p>
<p>Everyone's mad about New Jersey's <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/nyregion/26njrace.html?_r=1&amp;ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Race to the Top</a> Performance. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/quentin_gets_ready_to_be_roasted_theiMNg2MfcvZtW3P3DMEJ" target="_blank">Quentin Tarintino</a> will be roasted at the Friar's Club in the fall. [NYP]</p>
<p>Manhattan DA probes the affairs of a missing <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/yr_old_heiress_in_mystery_N3JuSONunZifRsJ3zdeVnO" target="_blank">104-year-old heiress</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wwd.com/media-news?module=tn#/article/media-news/fashion-memopad/stylecoms-faces-off-with-vogue-american-apparel-may-cut-ad-spend-3229071?page=2" target="_blank">American Apparel</a> may run fewer awful ads. They'll still be awful, but there may be fewer. [WWD]</span></p>
<p><a href="http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2010/08/25/harlems_langston_hughes_house_returns_to_market.php#more" target="_blank">Langston Hughes</a>' house hits the market. [Curbed]</p>
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		<title>Eye Opener: Feng Shui and the BQE</title>

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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:07:04 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_60.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Robert Morgenthau held stock in a company associated with <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/nyregion/25morgy.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Charlie  Rangel</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Bucking  country-wide trend, <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703447004575449900312960316.html?mod=ITP_newyork_0" target="_blank">Manhattan  apartment sales increase</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p>State  considering a tunnel that would <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/pipe_dream_state_is_considering_iCVsQcrusGHOHy4VG8ekEM?CMP=OTC-rss&amp;FEEDNAME=" target="_blank">bypass the BQE</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p>Bloomberg  embraces <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/25/2010-08-25_bloomberg_comes_out_in_support_of_rival_skyscraper_near_empire_state_building.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">Empire State Building's new neighbor</a>. [NYDN]<br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703447004575449833644530958.html?mod=ITP_newyork_4" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/business/25barnes.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Steeper-than-expected</a>"   loss at Barnes &amp; Noble. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/no_due_for_super_dad_ron_UoQXl14CVj1ZbOVDslBeXK" target="_blank">Ronald   Perelman</a> expecting seventh child. [NYP]</p>
<p>LIRR  isn't expected to get better <a href="http://beta.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2010/aug/24/expect-delays-days-come-long-island-railroad/" target="_blank">anytime soon</a>. [WNYC]</p>
<p>In  New York real estate, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/realestate/25feng.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">feng  shui</a> sometimes helps close the deal. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703447004575449833644530958.html?mod=ITP_newyork_4" target="_blank">Young   adult novel</a> inspires so much merchandising. [WSJ]</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/irs_says_this_broke_ny_hipster_better_YO0mGaltl4KryhYx53iU8L" target="_blank">Garage-band   hipster</a>" allegedly owes the IRS $172 million. [NYP]</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_60.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Robert Morgenthau held stock in a company associated with <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/nyregion/25morgy.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Charlie  Rangel</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Bucking  country-wide trend, <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703447004575449900312960316.html?mod=ITP_newyork_0" target="_blank">Manhattan  apartment sales increase</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p>State  considering a tunnel that would <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/pipe_dream_state_is_considering_iCVsQcrusGHOHy4VG8ekEM?CMP=OTC-rss&amp;FEEDNAME=" target="_blank">bypass the BQE</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p>Bloomberg  embraces <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/25/2010-08-25_bloomberg_comes_out_in_support_of_rival_skyscraper_near_empire_state_building.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">Empire State Building's new neighbor</a>. [NYDN]<br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703447004575449833644530958.html?mod=ITP_newyork_4" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/business/25barnes.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Steeper-than-expected</a>"   loss at Barnes &amp; Noble. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/no_due_for_super_dad_ron_UoQXl14CVj1ZbOVDslBeXK" target="_blank">Ronald   Perelman</a> expecting seventh child. [NYP]</p>
<p>LIRR  isn't expected to get better <a href="http://beta.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2010/aug/24/expect-delays-days-come-long-island-railroad/" target="_blank">anytime soon</a>. [WNYC]</p>
<p>In  New York real estate, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/realestate/25feng.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">feng  shui</a> sometimes helps close the deal. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703447004575449833644530958.html?mod=ITP_newyork_4" target="_blank">Young   adult novel</a> inspires so much merchandising. [WSJ]</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/irs_says_this_broke_ny_hipster_better_YO0mGaltl4KryhYx53iU8L" target="_blank">Garage-band   hipster</a>" allegedly owes the IRS $172 million. [NYP]</p>
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		<title>Eye Opener: HUD Grades and Kate Spades</title>

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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:19:43 -0400</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Dan Duray</dc:creator>
				
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_59.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Amid the mosque hullaballoo, a bid to rebuild a <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/nyregion/24greek.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Greek Orthordox  church</a> is largely ignored. [NYT]</p>
<p>Brooklyn  artist feeds ants nothing but <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/science/24ants.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">McDonalds</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Hamptons  party shocked when <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/techno_trauma_in_hamptons_SwalEnWG8XTPiTcKUVw4jO" target="_blank">Sam Ronson</a> plays techno. [NYP]</p>
<p>Commuity  groups and co-op boards seek a limit on high-rise development in <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703846604575447893990898412.html?mod=ITP_newyork_3" target="_blank"> Chinatown</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/business/media/24adco.html?_r=1&amp;ref=media" target="_blank"><em>AARP  Magazine</em></a> gets an edge. [NYT]</p>
<p>Pols  describe Paladino's plan for the poor as "<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/24/2010-08-24_pols_pound_paladino_for_prison_plan.html" target="_blank">very  Paladino-esque</a>." [NYDN]</p>
<p>Kate  Spade wedges: the official <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/nyregion/24bigcity.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">New  York campaign shoe</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Many  offices are <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703846604575447531699309858.html?mod=ITP_marketplace_1" target="_blank">embracing the iPad</a>, though it's not clear how they're using  them. [WSJ]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100823/FREE/100829946" target="_blank">Barney's</a> snags a new CEO. [Crains]</p>
<p><em>The  Times</em> grades Cuomo's time at HUD: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/nyregion/24hud.html?hp=&amp;adxnnl=1&amp;adxnnlx=1282651472-FevjfgDnS34LUaMkNc0fIg" target="_blank">so-so</a>. [NYT]</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_59.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Amid the mosque hullaballoo, a bid to rebuild a <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/nyregion/24greek.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Greek Orthordox  church</a> is largely ignored. [NYT]</p>
<p>Brooklyn  artist feeds ants nothing but <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/science/24ants.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">McDonalds</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Hamptons  party shocked when <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/techno_trauma_in_hamptons_SwalEnWG8XTPiTcKUVw4jO" target="_blank">Sam Ronson</a> plays techno. [NYP]</p>
<p>Commuity  groups and co-op boards seek a limit on high-rise development in <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703846604575447893990898412.html?mod=ITP_newyork_3" target="_blank"> Chinatown</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/business/media/24adco.html?_r=1&amp;ref=media" target="_blank"><em>AARP  Magazine</em></a> gets an edge. [NYT]</p>
<p>Pols  describe Paladino's plan for the poor as "<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/24/2010-08-24_pols_pound_paladino_for_prison_plan.html" target="_blank">very  Paladino-esque</a>." [NYDN]</p>
<p>Kate  Spade wedges: the official <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/nyregion/24bigcity.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">New  York campaign shoe</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Many  offices are <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703846604575447531699309858.html?mod=ITP_marketplace_1" target="_blank">embracing the iPad</a>, though it's not clear how they're using  them. [WSJ]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100823/FREE/100829946" target="_blank">Barney's</a> snags a new CEO. [Crains]</p>
<p><em>The  Times</em> grades Cuomo's time at HUD: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/nyregion/24hud.html?hp=&amp;adxnnl=1&amp;adxnnlx=1282651472-FevjfgDnS34LUaMkNc0fIg" target="_blank">so-so</a>. [NYT]</p>
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		<title>Eye Opener: Pool Parties, Urban Legends</title>

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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:28:35 -0400</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Dan Duray</dc:creator>
				
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_29_4.jpg?w=300&h=200" /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/world/americas/23haiti.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Wyclef Jean</a> says he'll continue his candidacy. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/novelist_tinsley_JgzxSwjXB3VHe2lThSTdvO" target="_blank">Tinsley Mortimer</a> writing a novel. [NYP]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/08/23/2010-08-23_exeliot_spitzer_madam_kristin_davis_to_challenge_andrew_cuomo_in_new_york_gubern.html" target="_blank">Prince and Bruce Springsteen</a> saw <em>Fela!</em> together. [NYDN]</p>
<p>Police crack down on <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703791804575439420851204454.html?mod=ITP_newyork_0" target="_blank">Wall Street partiers</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p>Opposing protests meet at the proposed <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/nyregion/23protest.html?ref=nyregion" target="_blank">mosque site</a> Sunday. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wwd.com/eyescoop/fashion-memopad/memo-pad-coddington-memoir-tv-camera-ready-3226526?navSection=eyescoop#/article/eyescoop/fashion-memopad/memo-pad-coddington-memoir-tv-camera-ready-3226526?page=1" target="_blank">Grace Coddington</a> is working on a memoir. [WWD]</p>
<p>The Hamptons toasted <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/happy_bubba_birthday_bash_hUJi8fYJ8ySgeEcuEMOVXI" target="_blank">Bill Clinton</a> yesterday to celebrate his 64th birthday. [NYP]</p>
<p>Williamsburg <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/arts/music/23pool.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">pool party</a> back on. [NYT]</p>
<p>Greenpoint: home to the Polish, <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704476104575439593811345442.html?mod=WSJ_RealEstate_MIDDLETopNews" target="_blank">real estate bargains</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/23/2010-08-23_reptile_dysfunction_as_croc_shocks_qns.html" target="_blank">Alligator</a> found beneath a car in Queens. [NYDN]</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_29_4.jpg?w=300&h=200" /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/world/americas/23haiti.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Wyclef Jean</a> says he'll continue his candidacy. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/novelist_tinsley_JgzxSwjXB3VHe2lThSTdvO" target="_blank">Tinsley Mortimer</a> writing a novel. [NYP]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/08/23/2010-08-23_exeliot_spitzer_madam_kristin_davis_to_challenge_andrew_cuomo_in_new_york_gubern.html" target="_blank">Prince and Bruce Springsteen</a> saw <em>Fela!</em> together. [NYDN]</p>
<p>Police crack down on <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703791804575439420851204454.html?mod=ITP_newyork_0" target="_blank">Wall Street partiers</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p>Opposing protests meet at the proposed <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/nyregion/23protest.html?ref=nyregion" target="_blank">mosque site</a> Sunday. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wwd.com/eyescoop/fashion-memopad/memo-pad-coddington-memoir-tv-camera-ready-3226526?navSection=eyescoop#/article/eyescoop/fashion-memopad/memo-pad-coddington-memoir-tv-camera-ready-3226526?page=1" target="_blank">Grace Coddington</a> is working on a memoir. [WWD]</p>
<p>The Hamptons toasted <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/happy_bubba_birthday_bash_hUJi8fYJ8ySgeEcuEMOVXI" target="_blank">Bill Clinton</a> yesterday to celebrate his 64th birthday. [NYP]</p>
<p>Williamsburg <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/arts/music/23pool.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">pool party</a> back on. [NYT]</p>
<p>Greenpoint: home to the Polish, <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704476104575439593811345442.html?mod=WSJ_RealEstate_MIDDLETopNews" target="_blank">real estate bargains</a>. [WSJ]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/23/2010-08-23_reptile_dysfunction_as_croc_shocks_qns.html" target="_blank">Alligator</a> found beneath a car in Queens. [NYDN]</p>
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		<title>Eye Opener: Bam! Fashion Law and the Ace Hotel</title>

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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:12:29 -0400</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Dan Duray</dc:creator>
				
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_58.jpg?w=300&h=200" /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/business/media/20fox.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Bill O'Reilly</a> did not mean to appear in scammy ads. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704476104575439880425872738.html?mod=ITP_newyork_3" target="_blank">Bam</a>!   Emeril sells his condo. [WSJ]</p>
<p><em>Elle</em> offices shuttered due to <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/bedbug_elle_FEuoJ8W0BHlaDeXlkqTIhO" target="_blank">bedbugs</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p>NPR  reporter sasses Bill Clinton, says he had "<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/08/20/2010-08-20_bill_had_teeny_problem_sez_book.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">the mentality of an  18-year-old</a>," regarding sex. [NYDN]</p>
<p>Plans  for St. Vincent's stalled on <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/nyregion/20vincents.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">birth  control talks</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Fordham  plans to open something called the "<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704476104575439642156460572.html?mod=ITP_newyork_4" target="_blank">Fashion Law Institute</a>."  [WSJ]</p>
<p><em>People</em> subscribers get their <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/business/media/20time.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">iPad  access</a> for free. [NYT]</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.wwd.com/media-news?module=tn#/article/media-news/fashion-memopad/no-news-at-the-new-york-times-magazine-fashion-at-google-out-or-in-3225535" target="_blank">No  News at <em>The New York Times Magazine</em></a>." [WWD]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/business/media/20adco.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">The   Ace Hotel</a> creates a short film to advertise itself. [NYT]</p>
<p>Mummified  babies, somehow, "<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2010/08/20/2010-08-20_mummy_babies_link_to_peter_pan_author.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">linked</a>"  to J.M. Barrie. [NYDN]</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_58.jpg?w=300&h=200" /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/business/media/20fox.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Bill O'Reilly</a> did not mean to appear in scammy ads. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704476104575439880425872738.html?mod=ITP_newyork_3" target="_blank">Bam</a>!   Emeril sells his condo. [WSJ]</p>
<p><em>Elle</em> offices shuttered due to <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/bedbug_elle_FEuoJ8W0BHlaDeXlkqTIhO" target="_blank">bedbugs</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p>NPR  reporter sasses Bill Clinton, says he had "<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/08/20/2010-08-20_bill_had_teeny_problem_sez_book.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">the mentality of an  18-year-old</a>," regarding sex. [NYDN]</p>
<p>Plans  for St. Vincent's stalled on <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/nyregion/20vincents.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">birth  control talks</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Fordham  plans to open something called the "<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704476104575439642156460572.html?mod=ITP_newyork_4" target="_blank">Fashion Law Institute</a>."  [WSJ]</p>
<p><em>People</em> subscribers get their <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/business/media/20time.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">iPad  access</a> for free. [NYT]</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.wwd.com/media-news?module=tn#/article/media-news/fashion-memopad/no-news-at-the-new-york-times-magazine-fashion-at-google-out-or-in-3225535" target="_blank">No  News at <em>The New York Times Magazine</em></a>." [WWD]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/business/media/20adco.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">The   Ace Hotel</a> creates a short film to advertise itself. [NYT]</p>
<p>Mummified  babies, somehow, "<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2010/08/20/2010-08-20_mummy_babies_link_to_peter_pan_author.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">linked</a>"  to J.M. Barrie. [NYDN]</p>
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		<title>Eye Opener: App Insults and Foursquare Fights</title>

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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:09:42 -0400</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Dan Duray</dc:creator>
				
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_57.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Thursday Styles takes on <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/fashion/19foursquare.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Foursquare</a> battles. [NYT]</p>
<p>Katie  Couric "<a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/generalities/brian_williams_katie_couric_always_welcome_at_nbc_171045.asp" target="_blank">always welcome</a>" at NBC, says Brian Williams. [MediaBistro]</p>
<p>Tailor  says <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/19/2010-08-19_espada_stiffed_me_out_of_7200_for_fancy_duds_sez_upscale_tailor_if_the_suit_fits.html" target="_blank">Pedro Espada</a> owes him $7,000. [NYDN]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/arts/television/19mtv.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Chelsea   Handler</a> to host MTV's VMAs. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/19/2010-08-19_the_beasts_that_bit_ny__now_showing_at_theaters.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">Times  Square AMC</a> re-opens after bedbug battle. [NYDN]</p>
<p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703649004575437840961109652.html?mod=ITP_newyork_3" target="_blank">Sam  Zell</a> outbid in downtown parcel. [WSJ]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/internet_thorn_in_porn_world_54TrISW6vpH14ctWEwQkBK" target="_blank">James   Frey</a> working on a pilot about porn for HBO. [NYP]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/nyregion/19dolan.html?ref=nyregion" target="_blank">Timothy  Dolan</a> prays for swift end to mosque battle. [NYT]</p>
<p>The  Hollywood Reporter says <a href="http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/no-delay-after-all-changing-horses-tibis-new-tech-3223927?src=rss/recentstories/20100819#/article/media-news/fashion-memopad/no-delay-after-all-changing-horses-tibis-new-tech-3223927?full=true"><em>People</em>'s iPad app</a> isn't ready, <em>People</em> rebuts by  releasing it. [WWD]</p>
<p>NYPD  debuts <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/eco_friendly_nypd_cruisers_hit_the_zR373pDepZhKUaBpLTNilN?CMP=OTC-rss&amp;FEEDNAME=" target="_blank">green  cruisers</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/garden/19aqua.html?hp" target="_blank">The Six-Figure Fish Tank Catches On</a>." [NYT]</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_57.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Thursday Styles takes on <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/fashion/19foursquare.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Foursquare</a> battles. [NYT]</p>
<p>Katie  Couric "<a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/generalities/brian_williams_katie_couric_always_welcome_at_nbc_171045.asp" target="_blank">always welcome</a>" at NBC, says Brian Williams. [MediaBistro]</p>
<p>Tailor  says <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/19/2010-08-19_espada_stiffed_me_out_of_7200_for_fancy_duds_sez_upscale_tailor_if_the_suit_fits.html" target="_blank">Pedro Espada</a> owes him $7,000. [NYDN]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/arts/television/19mtv.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Chelsea   Handler</a> to host MTV's VMAs. [NYT]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/19/2010-08-19_the_beasts_that_bit_ny__now_showing_at_theaters.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">Times  Square AMC</a> re-opens after bedbug battle. [NYDN]</p>
<p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703649004575437840961109652.html?mod=ITP_newyork_3" target="_blank">Sam  Zell</a> outbid in downtown parcel. [WSJ]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/internet_thorn_in_porn_world_54TrISW6vpH14ctWEwQkBK" target="_blank">James   Frey</a> working on a pilot about porn for HBO. [NYP]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/nyregion/19dolan.html?ref=nyregion" target="_blank">Timothy  Dolan</a> prays for swift end to mosque battle. [NYT]</p>
<p>The  Hollywood Reporter says <a href="http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/no-delay-after-all-changing-horses-tibis-new-tech-3223927?src=rss/recentstories/20100819#/article/media-news/fashion-memopad/no-delay-after-all-changing-horses-tibis-new-tech-3223927?full=true"><em>People</em>'s iPad app</a> isn't ready, <em>People</em> rebuts by  releasing it. [WWD]</p>
<p>NYPD  debuts <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/eco_friendly_nypd_cruisers_hit_the_zR373pDepZhKUaBpLTNilN?CMP=OTC-rss&amp;FEEDNAME=" target="_blank">green  cruisers</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/garden/19aqua.html?hp" target="_blank">The Six-Figure Fish Tank Catches On</a>." [NYT]</p>
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		<title>Eye Opener: Jay Walder Mocked, Ice-T Aquitted</title>

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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:29:23 -0400</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Dan Duray</dc:creator>
				
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_55.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Paterson  rejected advice on <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/nyregion/18tickets.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Yankees  tickets</a>, now may face $93,000 fine. [NYT]</p>
<p>Union  workers amusingly taunt MTA head <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/18/2010-08-18_union_asks__wheres_walder.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">Jay  Walder</a>. [NYDN]</p>
<p>Ice-T <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/ice_beats_rap_1oenmR0GicbeMRj6rczZGM?CMP=OTC-rss&amp;FEEDNAME=" target="_blank"> arrest tossed</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p>Wealthy  New York City families seek <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703824304575436012989680670.html?mod=ITP_newyork_0" target="_blank">special  education funds</a>, despite being  wealthy. [WSJ]</p>
<p>Cuomo  and Lazio have a long history of <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/nyregion/18cuomolazio.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">formal disagreement</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Paterson  seen dining with <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/pink_food_5IB56JATx8rbIRoUDlZdaM" target="_blank">Roger Waters of Pink Floyd</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/08/dr_laura_to_end_radio_show_at.html" target="_blank">Dr.   Laura</a> will end her radio show, after all that unpleasantness.  [NYM]</p>
<p>Columbia  Business School graduate sues Google to reveal who posted a mean  comment about her on <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/18/2010-08-18_wants_google_to_give_up_the_goods_woman_sues_to_id_youtube_slur_author.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. [NYDN]</p>
<p>Nokia  Theater to become the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/arts/music/18bestbuy.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Best  Buy Theater</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Wait,  "<a href="http://beta.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2010/aug/17/new-york-law-now-makes-intentional-strangulation-violent-crime/" target="_blank">intentional  strangulation</a>" wasn't a violent crime before?  [WNYC]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/auton_on_the_go_at_time_inc_zrCM0JIkuEpXfRm24Vl2aO" target="_blank">Newsmax</a> moves heavily into New York and Washington. [NYP]</p>
<p>A "<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/realestate/commercial/18reisner.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">gay  resort</a>" is being built in midtown. [NYT]</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_55.jpg?w=300&h=200" />Paterson  rejected advice on <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/nyregion/18tickets.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Yankees  tickets</a>, now may face $93,000 fine. [NYT]</p>
<p>Union  workers amusingly taunt MTA head <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/18/2010-08-18_union_asks__wheres_walder.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">Jay  Walder</a>. [NYDN]</p>
<p>Ice-T <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/ice_beats_rap_1oenmR0GicbeMRj6rczZGM?CMP=OTC-rss&amp;FEEDNAME=" target="_blank"> arrest tossed</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p>Wealthy  New York City families seek <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703824304575436012989680670.html?mod=ITP_newyork_0" target="_blank">special  education funds</a>, despite being  wealthy. [WSJ]</p>
<p>Cuomo  and Lazio have a long history of <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/nyregion/18cuomolazio.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">formal disagreement</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Paterson  seen dining with <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/pink_food_5IB56JATx8rbIRoUDlZdaM" target="_blank">Roger Waters of Pink Floyd</a>. [NYP]</p>
<p><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/08/dr_laura_to_end_radio_show_at.html" target="_blank">Dr.   Laura</a> will end her radio show, after all that unpleasantness.  [NYM]</p>
<p>Columbia  Business School graduate sues Google to reveal who posted a mean  comment about her on <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/18/2010-08-18_wants_google_to_give_up_the_goods_woman_sues_to_id_youtube_slur_author.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. [NYDN]</p>
<p>Nokia  Theater to become the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/arts/music/18bestbuy.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Best  Buy Theater</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p>Wait,  "<a href="http://beta.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2010/aug/17/new-york-law-now-makes-intentional-strangulation-violent-crime/" target="_blank">intentional  strangulation</a>" wasn't a violent crime before?  [WNYC]</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/auton_on_the_go_at_time_inc_zrCM0JIkuEpXfRm24Vl2aO" target="_blank">Newsmax</a> moves heavily into New York and Washington. [NYP]</p>
<p>A "<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/realestate/commercial/18reisner.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">gay  resort</a>" is being built in midtown. [NYT]</p>
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		<title>Eye Opener: More Prada, Fewer Circumcisions</title>

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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:20:40 -0400</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Dan Duray</dc:creator>
				
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_54.jpg?w=300&h=200" /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704868604575433973265611874.html?mod=ITP_newyork_1" target="_blank">Paterson</a> to skip ethics committee. [WSJ]</p>
<p>Sides  are taken in <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/books/17indie.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Hamptons bookstore</a> fight. [NYT]</p>
<p>Joel Klein and panel walk out of <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/nyregion/17test.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">school board meeting</a> due to protest. [NYT]</p>
<p>The  Post's Robert George celebrates his "<a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/journo_jokers_COucni1lOTdKPhAALhWZJI" target="_blank">New York's Funniest  Reporter</a>" award with a joke about Sen. Robert Byrd. [NYP]</p>
<p>Oprah  has to end her vacation early because <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/08/17/2010-08-17_oprah_winfrey_ends_greek_island_vacation_early_after_companion_stedman_grahams_m.html" target="_blank">Stedman's mother</a> died. [NYDN]</p>
<p>Obama  enjoys organic, weed-filled <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/sports/golf/17vineyard.html?_r=1&amp;ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">golf  course on Martha's Vineyard</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p><em>Devil  Wears Prada</em> author releases <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704868604575433713417439710.html?mod=ITP_newyork_3" target="_blank">new novel</a>, explains its title. [WSJ]</p>
<p>AP  ends <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/08/associated-press-internet.html" target="_blank">Lolcat talks</a>. [LA Times]</p>
<p>News  Corp. gave $1 million to the <a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0810/Fox_parent_gives_1_million_to_RGA.html?showall" target="_blank">Republican Governors Association</a>. [Politico]</p>
<p>Scientists  urge <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/nyregion/17hudson.html?partner=rss&amp;emc=rss" target="_blank">Hudson</a> cleanup. [NYT]</p>
<p>Harry  Reid comes out against the "<a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/gets_reid_flag_on_mosque_g37ElHqkp6HwJ3mrZBlRlJ" target="_blank">Ground  Zero Mosque</a>." [NYP]</p>
<p>The Brooklyn  DA's office was <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/17/2010-08-17_a_bloody_horrible_tale_bedbug_city_from_wburg_apt_to_das_office.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">fumigated  this weekend</a> for bedbugs. [NYDN]</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/health/research/17circ.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Steep  Drop Seen in Circumcisions in U.S.</a>" [NYT]</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/engraved-eye-dt2__10_0_54.jpg?w=300&h=200" /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704868604575433973265611874.html?mod=ITP_newyork_1" target="_blank">Paterson</a> to skip ethics committee. [WSJ]</p>
<p>Sides  are taken in <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/books/17indie.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Hamptons bookstore</a> fight. [NYT]</p>
<p>Joel Klein and panel walk out of <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/nyregion/17test.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">school board meeting</a> due to protest. [NYT]</p>
<p>The  Post's Robert George celebrates his "<a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/journo_jokers_COucni1lOTdKPhAALhWZJI" target="_blank">New York's Funniest  Reporter</a>" award with a joke about Sen. Robert Byrd. [NYP]</p>
<p>Oprah  has to end her vacation early because <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/08/17/2010-08-17_oprah_winfrey_ends_greek_island_vacation_early_after_companion_stedman_grahams_m.html" target="_blank">Stedman's mother</a> died. [NYDN]</p>
<p>Obama  enjoys organic, weed-filled <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/sports/golf/17vineyard.html?_r=1&amp;ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">golf  course on Martha's Vineyard</a>. [NYT]</p>
<p><em>Devil  Wears Prada</em> author releases <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704868604575433713417439710.html?mod=ITP_newyork_3" target="_blank">new novel</a>, explains its title. [WSJ]</p>
<p>AP  ends <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/08/associated-press-internet.html" target="_blank">Lolcat talks</a>. [LA Times]</p>
<p>News  Corp. gave $1 million to the <a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0810/Fox_parent_gives_1_million_to_RGA.html?showall" target="_blank">Republican Governors Association</a>. [Politico]</p>
<p>Scientists  urge <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/nyregion/17hudson.html?partner=rss&amp;emc=rss" target="_blank">Hudson</a> cleanup. [NYT]</p>
<p>Harry  Reid comes out against the "<a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/gets_reid_flag_on_mosque_g37ElHqkp6HwJ3mrZBlRlJ" target="_blank">Ground  Zero Mosque</a>." [NYP]</p>
<p>The Brooklyn  DA's office was <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/17/2010-08-17_a_bloody_horrible_tale_bedbug_city_from_wburg_apt_to_das_office.html?r=news&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fnews+%28News%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">fumigated  this weekend</a> for bedbugs. [NYDN]</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/health/research/17circ.html?ref=todayspaper" target="_blank">Steep  Drop Seen in Circumcisions in U.S.</a>" [NYT]</p>
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