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Harold Norse, a Beat Poet, Dies at 92 Mr. Norse was a poet who broke new ground beginning in the 1950s by exploring sexuality in a distinctly American idiom relying on plain language and direct imagery.

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Simon & Schuster to Sell Digital Books on Scribd.com The publisher said it would make about 5,000 titles available for purchase as the book industry sought alternatives to Amazon’s Kindle store.

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Liberating Lipsticks and Lattes “The Coming Insurrection,” a book that predicts the imminent collapse of capitalist culture, has developed a small but devoted following.

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

“The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3,” an energetic updating of the 1974 mass transit thriller, takes account of how much the character of New York has changed.
Rating: R (Violence/Profanity)
Running Time: 106 Minutes

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Blast! (2009)

“Blast!” is about a bunch of nerds in Sweden mucking about with

an unfathomable contraption attached to a hot air balloon.
Rating: NR
Running Time: 79 Minutes

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•A New Cultural Center Springs to Life in Harlem The Dwyer Cultural Center hopes to stake its claim in Harlem with exhibitions, performances and other events designed specifically to showcase the neighborhood’s history.

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•A Prefab House That Dazzles Still The Eames House in southwestern California, which turns 60 this month, remains a model of economy and creativity.

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• On One Stage, a Violinist’s Selective European Tour (With a Detour for Ives)

During a concert on Sunday at Town Hall Hilary Hahn ably conquered the virtuosic challenges of Ysaÿe’s Sonatas for Solo Violin Nos. 4 and 6.

•When the Performers Write the Program

New York City Ballet’s “Dancers’ Choice” evening is becoming a friendly and not-too-formal gala and a special offering for those who love and know the company.

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•The Prince Who Freed Java From the Dutch

“Diponegoro” by Sardono Dance Theater uses traditional Javanese music to tell the story of how Prince Diponegoro led the battle for Javanese independence from the Dutch.