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Despite the charred holes made by missiles in upper parts of the 14-floor building, the place seemed pretty much intact. On entering the apartment, we noticed a thick layer of black residue that had entered through the open windows and covered everything. On closer inspection, we found cracks in the ceilings, walls and windows. We were relieved, however, that no other harm was done to our home...
...Meanwhile, in his life, Wyeth was not quite the simple yeoman of Chadds Ford. The people he painted might look as though they got around in oxcarts, but by the 1970s Wyeth was driving an ultraluxe black Stutz Bearcat limo, a car he had in common with Elvis and Frank Sinatra. He was good at giving self-aggrandizing interviews and had a gift for self-promotion that came to a head with the curious case of the Helga pictures. Those were a cache of 240 paintings, watercolors and drawings, some of them nudes, that Wyeth had made between...
...Obama Shake for the President-elect. Colored the palest of pinks, this refreshing and frothy drink is served over crushed ice in a wine glass and garnished with a sprig of mint, certainly a dramatic switch from senator-approved honeyed liquors, like scotch. Made with a mix of berries - black-, blue-, straw- and raspberries - the crisp beverage has a kick of fruit vodka and a splash of soda water. The Round Robin is an excellent place to eavesdrop, if you're into that sort of thing. It's the downtown lobbyist hotspot. Who knows what you might hear...
...inner city to within the prisons themselves, points to the contrary. But why is this specific policy is so harmful? In addition to being symptomatic of our government’s complicity – if not its deliberate attempts – to lock up the poor black males of our cities puts too many citizens in a harsh environment...
...York City restaurant Craft is offering to ease the strain on your expense account. Colicchio and executive chef Damon Wise have opened "Damon: Frugal Friday" in Craft's special-events space next door, with a $10-or-less menu featuring dishes like salt cod fritters; pizza with fresh ricotta, black cabbage and truffle vinaigrette; crispy pig ear, deviled egg salad and celery; and smoked beef tartar and spiced flatbread. Even the cocktails and wine are priced under $10. Seating is first come, first served; open every Friday from 5:30 p.m. to midnight.47 East 19th Street...