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New York photo of the day: better to light a candle

Sun, Dec 25, 2011
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The world’s biggest menorah, outside the Plaza Hotel.

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question of the weekend: What’s the funniest book you’ve ever read?

Sat, Dec 24, 2011
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I would choose The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams. It remains hilarious every time I read it…

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New York photo of the day: proper pizza

Sat, Dec 24, 2011
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This is what pizza looks like.

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Friday night fortune cookie: Ralphie says…

Sat, Dec 24, 2011
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“Sometimes, at the height of our revelries, when our joy is at its zenith, when all is most right with the world, the most unthinkable disasters descend upon us.”

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cute animal video: “Christmas Cats Playing In The Snow”

Fri, Dec 23, 2011
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Also features cats in funny Christmas hats, cats sliding on icy ponds, and cats being tormented by felt reindeer antlers. Merry fun for all.

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Doctor Who thing of the day: Helen Mirren wants to play the Doctor

Fri, Dec 23, 2011
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Mirren would totally get me onboard with the idea of the Doctor as a woman, which I generally have not been crazy about.

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AWFJ announces nominees for 2011 EDA Awards

Fri, Dec 23, 2011
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I think I’ll fashion one or two QOTDs from the AWFJ’s signature categories next week, so start having a think on some of them…

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Prometheus (trailer)

Fri, Dec 23, 2011
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Ridley Scott’s new Alien prequel. That alone is reason to rejoice…

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question of the day: Has anyone played more iconic roles than Harrison Ford?

Fri, Dec 23, 2011
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Nothing can diminish Ford’s status as an icon… or can it?

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New York photo of the day: avoid the crap paint

Fri, Dec 23, 2011
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Display spotted in the window of a hardware store on Ninth Avenue in Manhattan.

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