Genevieve Belmaker
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MIDNIGHT in BEIJING: An American Falun Gong Practitioner’s Kidnapping and Captivity in ChinaPrologue to the memoir of an American Falun Gong practitioner who was arrested and detained in Beijing.
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11 New NYPD Argus Surveillance Cameras Installed in South BrooklynArgus surveillance cameras in South Brooklyn will help fight crime
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Season’s Second Manhattanhenge in JulySeason’s Second Manhattanhenge in July
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Luke’s Lobsters and No. 7 Sub Now in DUMBOBoth Luke’s Lobsters and No. 7 Sub are now open in DUMBO
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Cobble Hill Historical Walking Tour Host is FamousCobble Hill Association sponsoring walking tour
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Roy Wilkins Park to Host Patti LaBelleGroovin in the Park will feature lineup of many beloved performers
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Scaredy Kat in Park Slope Shutting DownOpen since 1999, Scaredy Kat is soon to shut down
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Shakespeare in the Park ReturnsNew season of Shakespeare in the park is afoot
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Estuary Stewardship Days for Gowanus CanalFree canoe trips are part of the Gowanus Canal effort
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Governors Island Building to Be ImplodedNon-historic building on Governors Island will be imploded on June 9
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New Art Installation in Madison Square ParkNewest art installation in Madison Square Park is by Orly Genger
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Soho House Still Battling for Liquor LicenseCommunity Board 3 debating about allowing license
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New Surveillance Cameras in Bay RidgeTwo new security cameras to be installed in Bay Ridge
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New Dunkin’ Donuts Coming to Grand Street351 Grand Street future home of Dunkin’ Donuts
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Bialystoker Finally Gets Preservation Status228 East Broadway went through long battle to get preservation status
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Deno’s Wonder World to Host a Pet DayConey Island Pet Day will include costumes and the actual pets
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Pianos Popping Up All Over New York CityPublic pianos will be temporarily on display around New York City
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Kayak Boats in the Water at Pier 2 in BrooklynKayaking is available every Thursday at Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse
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Sunset Ohana in Brooklyn Bridge ParkHawaiian culture in Brooklyn is an annual event
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Harborlore Festival Includes Some Water Lore This YearBrooklyn Arts Council is behind this year’s Water Lore off of Main Street
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Hunts Point Fish Parade Still Taking EntrantsJune 15 Hunts Point parade still taking participation entrants
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Hunting for Ghosts in Central ParkCentral Park ghost tours are one of the city’s best-kept secrets
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Buildings on Broadway in Tribeca Going ResidentialLarge number of Tribeca buildings have been turning into residential ventures
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Corbin Hill Food Project Farm ShareCorbin Hill farm share taking new members
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Bryant Park Word Book ClubSummer’s annual Word Book Club is running
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Orwashers Bakery Disappears from TribecaOrwashers Bakery at All Good Things Market is no longer there
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Wood Structure in Socrates Park is ArtSocrates Park is showcase for annual architecture competition
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: May 17-19, 2013From the Great GoogaMooga at Prospect Park to DUMBO’s awesome Bike Home From Work party and the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, there are all types of outdoor activities, parties, festivals, and music and arts events.
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Cat Burglars Are Prowling TribecaCommunity members warn that Tribeca is susceptible to burglars
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: May 10-12, 2013This weekend, May 10-12, there is plenty to do indoors around New York City if the weather happens to continue being rainy. According to forecasts, though, New Yorkers should see at least some sun this weekend, so read on for more of the city's goings-on.
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New French Market on BroadwayWeekly French-themed outdoor market along Broadway now open
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: May 3-5, 2013This weekend, Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5, around New York City, you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style, join the international PEN arts and literary festival, hear some free music at the Americana Jamboree, or catch a Yankees game.
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Port Authority Police to Give Age Exemption for VetsMajor recruiting effort by PAPD for first time in six years
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Former Kajitsu on East Ninth Now CagenNobu chef takes over space in Alphabet City
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Free Public WiFi in 29 Subway Stations29 subway stations around New York City launch free public WiFi
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Largest Short Film Fest in Prospect Park in JuneTropfest at Prospect Park to run on June 22
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Wild Medicine at the New York Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden to host wild medicinal herbs exhibit
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: April 26-28, 2013From sports to street games in Harlem to classical Chinese dance and music with Shen Yun at Lincoln Center, this weekend, April 26-28, there is a nice array of artsy, fun, and interesting events throughout New York City.
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Museum Mile Night Already Gaining SteamAnnual Museum Mile festival night will give free access to a score of museums
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: April 19-21, 2013Sports, film, and food fans, rejoice: This weekend, April 19-21, in New York City, there is a top-notch selection of all kinds of sporting events, food festivals, and film-related events, including the Tribeca Film Festival.
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: April 12-14, 2013This weekend around New York City, April 12-14, you'll have your pick of everything from a Yankees game to free food to a stellar lineup of musicians at Eric Clapton's music festival. There's something for everyone, so read on for your weekend events.
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: April 5-7, 2013This weekend, April 5-7, around New York City, you can catch Alicia Keys or Leonard Cohen in concert, see the Japanese animation of Akira Kurosawa, or catch a Mets baseball game, to name a few main events. Read on for more.
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The Cleveland in Lower Manhattan Opening Garden Next WeekThe Cleveland restaurant has put out the word that its garden is opening soon
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: March 29-31, 2013This weekend, there is a little bit of everything going on in New York City (as usual), from basketball games to egg hunts in the park for the kids. Read on for a sampling of some of the best events this weekend
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Summer Solstice Celebration in Times SquareThousands of yoga enthusiasts will gather for annual solstice event
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: March 22-24, 2013This weekend, March 22-24, 2013, you can choose from all kinds of events ranging from basketball to improv comedy to a grilled cheese showdown. Read on for more events throughout the city.
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Rare Chicks Just Hatched at Bronx ZooMaleo chicks just hatched at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo
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Getting the Inside Story on the Giglio Feast in BrooklynWeekend talk on the Giglio Feast of Brooklyn will illuminate the story behind the all-important holiday
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: March 15-17, 2013This weekend, March 15-17, the biggest show in New York City is St. Patrick's Day. If you're anti-green and want something unrelated to being Irish to do, though, there's much more going on around the city. Read on for more details.
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Bushwick Could Become the Next WilliamsburgSkyrocketing rent prices in Bushwick is leading industry experts to predict Bushwick as the next trendy spot to live
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My Last Big Dr. Pepper in NYCOn the eve of NYC's historic big soda ban, my neighborhood deli provides solace -
What to Do in New York City This Weekend: March 8-10, 2013Don't let the cold weather in New York City keep you home this weekend, Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 10. You can see real spy gadgets up close, join a Madonna/Michael Jackson singalong dance party, or hear Al Gore talk about his new book.
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Another Governors Island Building DemolishedSouth Governors Island building crashes to the ground
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LICH Closing Down for GoodLICH is really closing following a vote last week
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: March 1-3, 2013This weekend, Friday March 1-Sunday March 3, you can pass some of the last of the winter at a brew fest, a wine show, or enjoying some choice films at one of the festivals going on.
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WTC Podium Construction ContinuesNewest phase of WTC podium construction includes addition of glass façade
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: Feb. 22-24, 2013This weekend, February 22-24, in New York City, you can enjoy an ongoing happy hour at locations throughout the city, browse antique books, and finish things off with an Oscar-watching party.
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Coney Island William’s Candy Open During RenovationPopular candy shop in Coney Island called William’s Candy will be moving next door during its renovation
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Soho Gallery for Digital Art Hosting Major Art EventMost events are sold out for event called 1197
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NYC’s New Little Germany Food PartyThe Tenement Museum is hosting a food party about New York City’s “New Little Germany”
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: Feb. 15-17, 2013This weekend, Friday, February 15, to Sunday, February 17, in New York City you can get everything from $5 tickets to see "Lincoln" to an indoor party under the stars, then finish things off in style with a jazz brunch on Sunday.
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Double Seven Nightclub Has Shut Its DoorsMeatpacking District hotspot shut down earlier this year
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: Feb. 8-10, 2013This weekend, Friday, February 8, to Sunday, February 10, you can choose from events and happenings around New York City that involve food, drinks, music, sports, and film. Don't miss the kickoff of the BAMcinématek Richard Pryor film fest and the Apollo
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Vintage Vogue and Vinyl at Union HallEverything from manicures to vinyl records will be on tap at this Saturday’s event
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: Feb. 1-3, 2013This weekend, Friday, February 1, to Sunday, February 3, you can join a Super Bowl watch party, give to charity, or take an evening bike ride around Union Square and make some new friends. Whatever you choose, there are great options around New York City
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: Jan. 25-27, 2013Read on for recommendations on a few of the best things going on around the city this weekend.
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Experts and Civic Leaders to Host a ‘Tackling Poverty’ WorkshopNYC experts and civic leaders are getting together for a workshop on how to address poverty
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: Jan. 18-20, 2013This weekend, January 18-20, you can take your pick from checking out world-class motorcycles to catching a triple-header world championship boxing match, to watching an ice sculpture show, to snuggling into a warm bar.
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: Jan. 11-13, 2013This weekend, January 11-13, is the perfect time to get out for an evening on the town and while away the dark winter hours having fun in New York City. This weekend, you can take your pick from comedy shows to film festivals to events with free drinks.
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What to Do in New York City This Weekend: Jan. 4-6, 2013This weekend, January 4-6, 2013, is the perfect time to start the New Year off on the right foot by enjoying free comedy, joining a free professional networking event, or hanging out in a museum and listening to some free live music
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New York City Ice Skating Season in Full SwingNow is the time to take advantage of the numerous ice skating rinks throughout New York City. Many rinks only charge for skate rental, while others have package deals that include hot cocoa and a “skating concierge.” -
What to Do This Weekend in New York City: December 21-23, 2012This weekend, December 21-23, 2012, is your last chance to party, join fundraisers, and get into the holiday spirit before Christmas. As always in New York City, there is something for everyone. Read on to find out where to go and what to do.
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3 Historic Manhattan Buildings Need Preservation HelpThe Yale Club, The Shelton Hotel, and the Union Carbide Building all need help for restoration and preservation.
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What to Do This Weekend in New York City: Dec. 14-16, 2012This weekend, December 14-16, 2012, has tons of events, concerts, and shows for New Yorkers who want to get into the holiday spirit or just get out and have fun. Holiday concerts and celebrations, classic film screenings, parties, and more. -
Lion King Prop Exhibit Now on DisplayThe Lion King prop exhibit is on display in Manhattan through December 15.
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Things to Do This Weekend in New York City: Dec. 7-9, 2012You can get free drinks, free music, and do some charity work -- all in one weekend. -
What to Do in New York City This Weekend: November 30-December 2From holiday concerts to film festivals to rappers and crafts fairs, there is no end to things to do this weekend in New York City. -
Winter Farmers Markets and Bazaars Abound in NYCNew York is one of the leading locales in the nation with winter farmers markets and holiday bazaars. All those New Yorkers lamenting the end of warm weather and with it the end of farmers markets are in luck. -
New York City to Join Annual Christmas Bird CountThe Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count includes about a dozen counting circles in New York City. -
Best of New York City's 2012 Holiday WindowsSome of the best holiday windows in New York City are within blocks of each other, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Bloomingdale's. -
Over 440 Free Housing Listings on Airbnb for Displaced New YorkersAirbnb and the City of New York have created a group of donated listings from Airbnb users for people without a place to stay in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
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New York City’s Neediest Especially Vulnerable During Hurricane SandyWith power outages and food going bad, some of New York’s already needy residents were plunged into days of uncertainty and vulnerability during and after Hurricane Sandy.
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Smartphone Apps to Help New Yorkers in 2012 ElectionNew apps for smartphones from the New York City Board of elections and PollWatchUSA are making it easier for voters to get vital information about polling sites and monitor elections in real-time.
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NYC's Queens College Goes Green with Stormwater Retrieval StructuresPartially rebuilt campus of Queens College incorporates environmentally friendly structures
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Photo Exhibit on Child Brides Now on Display in UN LobbyTo kick off the first International Day of the Girl (Oct. 11), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) got together with Brooklyn-based VII Photo to launch a global photo/video exhibition, “Too Young To Wed.” It is free and on display through Nov. 29.
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Greene Hill Food Co-Op Finds HomeNext general meeting of the not yet opened Fort Greene/Clinton Hill food co-op is this Thursday, March 24.
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Prospect Park Looking for VolunteersThe beautiful and very large Prospect Park needs volunteers to help keep it clean, well-kept and running smoothly.
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Middle Eastern Food Worth Going Out of Your Way ForEven if you have to take a train to get there, visit one of Zaytoon's three restaurants to get your fix of middle eastern food.
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Gourmet Food and Baked Goods in Clinton HillOnce in a while I find something a local store I just love--like Choice Market (a small, gourmet food market) and Choice Greene (a bakery/coffee shop).
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Dino's in Fort Greene Hit with FireAccording to reports in the media, the lovely little restaurant called Dino on Dekalb in Fort Greene was hit with a fire over the weekend.
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Free Tour of Prospect Park's BirdsAs the weather warms up and New Yorkers start itching to get outside after the long, cold winter, getting to a nearby park is a great option.
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Restrepo Filmmaker on Making the FilmExclusive interview with Tim Hetherington, director of 'Restrepo,' about making the documentary on war in Afghanistan, which was nominated for a 2011 Academy Award for Best Documentary.
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Love that Crossed Oceans and CulturesHow an American woman in New York and a Jewish Israeli man in Jerusalem met, fell in love, and married--all in 1 year. -
Getting 'Street Cred' in EgyptJournalists and reporters have an unofficial badge of honor they work for in their careers: credibility. Or what people in the media industry sometimes jokingly refer to as "street cred."
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'˜Restrepo' Filmmaker Gets Personal About WarTim Hetherington's new feature-length film, "Restrepo," was made after 15 months of living with a platoon of U.S. Army soldiers in Afghanistan's deadly Korengal Valley in 2007-2008.
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Holocaust Scholars Still Grapple with Difficult HistorySixty years after the end of the Holocaust, the pieces of the puzzle are still being painstakingly assembled. At Yad Vashem, the national Holocaust remembrance authority here, such work takes on many forms.
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Israel Journal: A Land Without BordersDescribing the Golan Heights in Israel is difficult-above all else, it's beautiful like a fairytale land that breathes life from every molecule of rich, volcanic soil. -
Obama Says Resolving Arab-Israeli Conflict 'Vital National Security Interest'On the heels of the first Nuclear Summit in Washington, U.S. President Obama used a phrase that could signal a shift in America's position toward Israel.
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Lost in Translation: An American in IsraelAsk an average American like me to give some details about Israeli culture, history, or politics, and you might get a strange answer.
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Archaeologists Uncover Oldest Building Ever Found in Tel AvivIsraeli archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a prehistoric building in Tel Aviv, estimated to be 7,800-8,400 years old.
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Online Journalists at Great Risk Worldwide, ReportFewer professional reporters equal a less informed populace, and more opportunity for governments and political factions to exert control or influence over once-independent media outlets.
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Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians Take Pay CutsManagement and musicians in the Philadelphia Orchestra have agreed to take pay cuts to help the struggling orchestra stabilize.
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Movie Review: 'Ajami'Underlying Ajami's ambitious interwoven stories of Jews, Muslims, and Christians who are neighbors, friends, lovers, and enemies, are sparks of the ongoing enmity between these groups that exists in Israel.
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Interview with Classical Chinese Dancer Michelle Ren of Divine Performing ArtsClassical Chinese dance performer Michelle Ren of Divine Performing Arts talks about what inspires her as an artist.
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Dos Manos (Two Hands)A poem about giving love. -
While Gaza Burns, Trouble Brews in AfghanistanThe Gaza strip is important on the world stage, but a singular fixation on what's happening there could be distracting us from impending doom in other countries. Consider Afghanistan. -
U.N. Family Members Evacuated from PakistanFamily members of United Nations employees are being evacuated from Pakistan amid increasing security concerns.
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Consumer Group Representative Says Chinese Food Safety System 'reeks with Corruption'Countries around the world are working to ban the import of melamine-contaminated products from China. But in the U.S., melamine-products and ingredients continue to flow through ports of entry, almost unchecked.
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Beijing Stealthily Gaining Foothold in Central AmericaChina's successful courtship of Costa Rica might seem like a side note on the stage of international affairs. But the red carpet treatment the Chinese are receiving these days in Costa Rica and elsewhere suggests that a significant regional power shift may be underway.
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Hawai'ian 'Beach Boys' Keep Spirit of Aloha AliveThe original beach boys provided beach services in front of the only two hotels at the time, the Moana Surfrider and the Royal Hawai'ian. Modern beach boys are more official, with licensed beach stands and instructors. -
NTDTV's Chinese New Year Spectacular-A Cultural KaleidoscopeNTDTV's three performance-run of its Chinese New Year Spectacular finished amidst thunderous applause at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco this past weekend. It seems that the audience agrees with the show's title.
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The Cutting Truth of Conflict DiamondsMost happy young couples shopping for a diamond engagement ring are thinking about love, not war. But a recent movie starring Hollywood powerhouse Leonardo DiCaprio is drawing new attention to the debate on where diamonds come from and how to buy them responsibly.
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Remembering Soldiers Far from HomeFew Americans know what it is like to be in war. We have managed to reduce something more horrifying than any nightmare, only real, to stories in newspapers and on television.
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The Long Road HomeThere are many travels I have taken so far in life. You could liken it to the nomadic nature of the American spirit, always seeking adventure in going from place to place.
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Faber's Cyclery: The Little Bike Shop that CouldThere is an old saying that one finds beauty in the most unexpected places. But what makes Faber's Cyclery so beautiful? Why has this antique establishment, right in the middle of the high-tech capitol of the world, has remained in business since 1921?
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Uncovering the Mystique of the Starbucks PhenomenonIt cannot be denied that customers of Starbucks coffee shops are dominating the worldwide coffee drinking population. With thousands of locations across the planet and stores around every bend, it seems that they literally have a corner on the market.
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Profile of the American FirefighterDemystifying he American firefighter, an iconic part of the national culture. Part one in a two part series.
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The Secret World of the GeishaThe popular western belief and concept of a Geisha, literally translated as "one who serves," sprang from stories that American servicemen brought home after being stationed abroad in Japan following the end of World War II.
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Profile of the American FirefighterDemystifying the career of the American firefighter, a national iconic cultural figure. Part two in a two part series.
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The Onsen ExperienceThough Japanese culture holds many secrets that are difficult for the average foreigner to unlock, the Onsen, or natural hot spring, is one that is more easily accessible. The Onsen, or natural hot spring, is one of Japan's least-kept secrets.
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El Salvador: A Close Encounter with the "Little Giant"El Salvador is not the kind of country that most people think of as a romantic destination or a great place to spend their vacation. But El Salvador, the little country that could, keeps its store of surprises.
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Hanami, "Cherry Blossom Viewing"In Japan, the cherry blossom or sakura is almost a mythical social phenomenon. From late February to the end of April, you can see cherry blossoms waxing and waning on the many varieties of cherry trees.
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Carnival Time in Trinidad and Tobago!The islands of Trinidad and Tobago truly come to life during Carnival-a once a year festival that is the last hurrah before the spare season of Lent.
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Report Confirms Organ Harvesting in ChinaIndependent Canadian investigators say they are convinced that the organs of Falun Gong practitioners in China are being harvested for profit, according to a report released July 6.