Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 4:26pm
All you need to know about New York’s breakfast staple:
The rise of the bagel in New York is tied to trade union Bagel Bakers Local 338, a federation of nearly 300 bagel craftsmen formed in Manhattan in the early 1900s.
Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 4:24pm
“Dude, I can get porn on my iPhone!” —Guy talking to friend in Morningside Heights
Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 4:20pm
In the past five years, Neil Gaiman has written, in some form, four different movies, including Beowulf, Stardust, and most recently, Coraline—a chilling children’s book turned stop-motion phenomenon.
Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 4:05pm
Alleviating the suffering in third-world countries is definitely a daunting task. Yet, Columbia University’s Jeffrey Sachs may have found a solution (thus adding to his rock star status).
Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 3:57pm
Video killed the radio star, but who killed the video?
Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 3:55pm
An examination of the origins of some oft-used, not-so-oft examined phrases (Courtesy of Wordorigins.org and the Oxford English Dictionary).
Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 3:46pm
The National Academy Museum in New York recently sold off two prominent paintings by the Hudson River School for $15 million—funds which will be used to cover general operating expenses.
Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 3:46pm
I’m not good at object permanence when it comes to continents, or really any two places separated by anything longer than a train ride during which I can look out the window. So by the time I arrived in Granada via London and Madrid, all of New York, the East Coast, the United States ...
Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 3:37pm
Vintage fairs offer a rare opportunity to find unique pieces at student-friendly prices. Manhattan’s Vintage Fair, coming this weekend, gives attendees a chance to browse a varied selection of clothes, shoes, bags, leather items, and more from a multitude of vintage vendors.
Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 3:36pm
1. Warm wool stockings: They remind me of the olden days and they keep my legs warm when I’m wearing dresses ill-suited to the frigid temperatures. -Rebecca Pattiz, Music Editor