Author Archives: Shannon Carlin

Think You Know How To Dance? You’re Probably Wrong (Update)

Go to any Sweet Sixteen, Bar Mitzvah or wedding and you’ll undoubtedly get a chance to do dances like the Electric Slide. But how well do you really know these familiar dances? Take this quiz and finally settle all those dance related debacles. Continue reading

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The Black Swan Diet

Graceful and beautiful, strong but fragile, ballerinas are the epitome of elegance. But with this dichotomy also comes a much sadder reality. Body image issues like anorexia and bulimia, both taboos of the ballet world, make their way into the story and became a part of the Black Swan media storm. Continue reading

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Two Fleas, One Williamsburg

Ask anyone, even Brian Williams, and they’ll tell you Williamsburg is home of the flea market. But the markets here aren’t your grandma’s flea markets. You won’t find that old bowling trophy or those 99-cent flip-flops. Unless there’s some sort … Continue reading

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Post-Radiation Art in Japan

Japan is synonymous with Hello Kitty. That cute little face seems to be on everything from stationary to waffle irons. So when the Japan Society names their newest exhibition “Bye Bye Kitty!!!” it’s not just a play on words, it’s … Continue reading

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Lady Gaga Takes Her Show to Capitol Hill

Lady Gaga, like many other celebrities, has set her sights on Capitol Hill. Continue reading

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Dope Jams, Good Times

For the last four years, Dope Jams has offered those in Clinton Hill a place to go to for good music and good vibes. The combination has made this old-school record store one of the few shops that has managed to survive the digital boom. Continue reading

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