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Lawyers in Rolling Stone lawsuit file new evidence that Jackie created fake persona

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New evidence shows that a University of Virginia student who alleged that she was gang raped at a campus fraternity created the fake persona of the alleged ringleader of the attack, according to lawyers representing a U-Va. official who is suing Rolling Stone magazine for defamation. The legal team representing U-Va. assistant dean Nicole Eramo filed the new evidence Monday in federal court in a case involving the magazine’s retracted portrayal of the incident and the university’s handling of sexual assaults on the Charlottesville campus. Read More...

A guide to soy sauce: The different types and tips for appreciating the good stuff

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Where some of us might reach for salt, smart cooks know to grab a bottle of soy sauce. Sure, soy sauce delivers that same salty flavor as straight-up sodium chloride, but it’s also a multifaceted ingredient that lends sweet, savory and acidic depth to a dish. “I think soy sauce is such a special ingredient, but not just for Asian cooking,” says cookbook author Grace Young. “It’s such an incredible flavor enhancer. Read More...

Haters try to bring down Aussie-style sushi restaurant in NYC

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There’s no oppressor quite like a white immigrant woman selling sushi. At least that’s how Eric Rivera, a North Carolina based chef and perpetual victim, views the world. After seeing that a blonde Australian woman, Alex Marks, recently opened Sushi Counter — a West Village take-out spot serving “Aussie-style sushi” — he launched an online bullying campaign from his recliner, a whopping 500 miles away. Alex Marks, a white woman from Australian, was accused of being a “colonizer” for opening an Australian-style sushi restaurant in Manhattan. Read More...