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- Despite (or perhaps because of) the controversy he drummed up last time, Ricky Gervais will host the Golden Globes again next year.
- Deadspin discovered that the iPhone's Siri answered Bob Costas's questions better than accused child rapist Jerry Sandusky did.
- A woman narrates a home invasion at her house to 911 as she watches on CCTV.
- One of former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno's convictions was thrown out on appeal.
- Patti Smith will play three nights at the Bowery Ballroom, including New Year's Eve.
- The DOT rejected Baruch's plan for an East 25th Street pedestrian plaza.
- The Park Slope Food Coop is hosting a singles mixer.
- Sorry Bradley Cooper—hipsters know that Ryan Gosling truly is the 'Sexiest Man Alive,' despite what People says.
- A Brooklyn high school student was given probation for throwing acid on a classmate.
- And finally, a completely reasonable proposal to help you deal with social networking after your break-up.

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