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No biz like show biz Movies Once one of Hollywood's greatest contributions to cinema, the movie musical now seems something of an oddity, rarer even than another grand American form, the Western. Aside from the cost of such productions and just possibly a dearth of talent --- no new Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Bob Fosse, Ginger
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Can an Italian-themed shopping center help restore MidtownPlaza to its former glory? City leaders seem to think so. Riedman Properties LLC and the Province of Parma, Italy, are proposing a joint venture to create a complex consisting of 150 specialty stores and restaurants offering Italian food, fashion, and furniture. The project, called Made in Italy, would
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Countrified! The northern insurgence of 40 Rod Lightning Just one drink. I was gonna poke my head in the joint, press the flesh, dig whoever was playing, down a sarsaparilla, and go home. I curbed the jalopy across the street and headed toward the Spy Bar on State. Music spilled out --- country music, good country music.
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The elegance and charm of early 20th century architecture are captured in this Colonial Revival style home, built in 1910, at 306 Rosedale Street. The grand front porch with its six stately round columns spans the front of the home and is the perfect place to sit and relax drinking lemonade or iced coffee
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Energy It's the holy grail of renewable-energy research: a liquid fuel that can be harvested sustainably, burned cleanly, and doesn't come from an unstable part of the world. And maybe, just maybe, it will be manufactured at a plant near you. The fuel in question is ethanol. Specifically, cellulosic ethanol. Ethanol is an alcohol made from fermenting
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Remember that New Year's Resolution to model a healthy, active lifestyle for your kids? GeneseeCountryVillage and Museum makes it easy with two family-friendly outdoor events on Sunday, January 7. During "Skiing in the Village," from 1 to 4 p.m., your family can cross-country ski, snowshoe, or hike along many of the streets in the 19th-century village.
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The totals: 2980 US soldiers, 249 Coalition soldiers, and approximately 52,054 to 57, 617 Iraqi civilians have been killed in Iraq from the beginning of the war and occupation to December 28. 4626 Iraqi police and guardsmen have been killed since January 2005, according to an estimate compiled from news reports. American soldiers killed between December
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Well, Tess, you're almost a year old now, and you're giving us something new just about every day. New sounds, new behaviors, new gestures, new colds. The last one was a doozy, a weapons-grade bug that lingered for 12 days. More than ever, we wished you had language so you could understand this simple
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WE DON'T NEED NEW WATER PLANT Thank you to Krestia DeGeorge for watching the actions of the County Legislature, and to City for its coverage of the proposed water treatment plant ("A Rush to Borrow," Metro Ink, December 20). If only the pages of City could shout. The "urgent" passage of the proposal to permit
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With the dawning of the new year comes a new slate of cheap, easy-to-make reality programming to hold the networks over until February sweeps. Along with some returning favorites (The Apprentice, January 7; Nashville Star, January 11; American Idol, January 16), here are some new shows sure to entertain you as they debase
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Girls, boys, and school In her November 29 column, "The XX Files: Single-sex Schools," Jennifer Loviglio wrote the following: "Leonard Sax, head of the National Association for Single Sex Public Education, says that boys and girls think differently and learn differently, period." Ms. Loviglio's statement is false. I have never made such a statement, nor do
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Gut instincts "The best food on planet earth" The menu at Ariana Kabob House asks, "Is Afghan food really the best food on planet earth?" The response is, "Absolutely. It has been confirmed by an independent panel of random unbiased Afghan judges." Next question: "If Afghan food is so tasty, why hasn't anyone told me about
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Untitled Document [image-1] Anthony Wilson Nonet Power of Nine Groove Note
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K-hawks' lofty goals Sports As the Rochester Knighthawks practiced on one of the indoor turf fields at All Star Sports Arena in Irondequoit last month, Kris Clarke sat right up against the fiberglass that ringed the field and watched the players go through their paces with coach Ed Comeau. A fan since 1999, Clarke was decked
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Urban journal The Rochester school district starts the year with way more challenges than are good for it. The biggest, of course, is finding a new superintendent; Manny Rivera will be on the job for only five more months. I don't question his devotion to the district and to Rochester's children, but there are limits to
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More than a sports bar This is the first week of 2007, and probably the last thing on your mind is going out. The previous week's festivities may have left you with a cold from the mass influx of relatives or the inconceivable intake of alcohol. If you played it smart, you're ready to
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Taboo subjects Movies A woman once told me that only dumb people swear because they can't think of a more intelligent way to convey their feelings. This same woman would go on to helpfully mention that if I were taller, skinnier, and prettier, I could be a model. Now, the restrictive space-time continuum doesn't allow for
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Although you wouldn't know it from the warmer-than-normal temperatures outside, this is the season for skiers and snowboarders to hit their favorite downhill destinations. But before you unknowingly sacrifice quality for familiarity, take some time to consider your options. Ski resorts all around Rochester are offering new or recently modified features catering to all interests
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The King, Burger King's grinning, creepy mascot, is no stranger to videogames, having made a substantial cameo in Xbox 360 game Fight Night Round 3. But the recent release of Sneak King, PocketBike Racer, and Big Bumpin' (available for Xbox and Xbox 360) marks the first time the fast food royal has scored
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Get your knickers in a twist Theater Looks can be deceiving. An apartment with the feel of a cozy cottage appears to be a happy home: a glowing fireplace, a kitchen filled with spices, a cage housing a chirping canary. Sepia-toned lighting transforms the flat into an antique photograph, charming and warm. Bouncing German marches play,
