January 2011
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New York's Future that Never Was
The title of this New York Times Slideshow is the story of Flushing Meadow’s Corona Park’s life. Interesting that the park is the subject of the first two photos presented.
Ironically, I was at the U.N. that is this weekend. Crunched up on 42nd Street, it’s structure is far different then the one presented here. ((As in, it’s constructed in glass on the vertical rather...
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Awesome Show; Good Friends Playing- Greenwich... →
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Ahh Bloomberg: Always in Our Best Interest!
Highlight quotes given by BLOOMBERG from the City’s response to the Snow Storm Today:
“The Police Commissioner is here. He has to go to another meeting, so unless anybody has any real questions for him - I don’t think you do - when he walks out it isn’t that he doesn’t care, it’s just that I’ve told him do the other meeting.”
Glad to know....
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On the Legendary Elaine Kaufman's Abode, and 360%... →
I actually came across this slideshow via a link in New York Magazine. Thus, I also came across this funny little back- and- forth between commentors:
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BY LEAHPETRO on 01/25/2011 at 10:33am
who the hell wants to pay 3 million to live on York Ave?
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BY THEJACQUELINE on 01/25/2011 at 10:35am
if you are paying 3 million to live on York Ave, the walk to the subway probably does not...
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Robert Moses- Astride New York →
Amazing to me this is the only footage of this performance on YouTube that I’ve been able to find. Also amazing only 13 views. Moses+ music never occurred to me. Very interesting
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Yoga to the People BROOKLYN
Yoga to the People has come to Brooklyn this weekend with a new studio located in Williamsburg!
Sadly, this studio will not be donation based (like the one on St. Marks). However, the rest of their studios generally have affordable classes of no more than $8, so it is likely the new studio will follow suit.
Brooklyn address is:
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211 N 11th St., 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11211
(off...
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The Morgan Validates "Chicken On The Hudson"...
That’s right all you who told me I was crazy for embarking on this project! Who blamed me for insanity for re- writing my 500 page manuscript by hand…
Guess what! Writers have been doing this for… ever. And now you can see the cold hard proof with your own eyes at ‘The Diary’ currently on display at the Morgan Library and Museum.
This is the Morgan’s...
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The City Uses It's Resources to Save $$
Via 311’s Twitter account, I learned that the NYC government is using its resources to save money. ((That being almost 9 million people of varying backgrounds, occupations and talents who could collectively contribute a whole lot to ANY legislation)).
They are now accepting submissions from any ole’ person who contributes of new ways to save $$! You can submit your idea here.
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Stagnant Cyborg Fireflies
Today while walking around there, down by the Bowery I considered adding a section to my chapter on Chinatown about the lighting district. Here are my un- edited notes:
“Bowery of Lights:: Lighting„ Lights, forests, jungles; a terrain of magically illuminated> Lost forest of stagnant cyborg fireflies. Where is your hand?”
Of course, once finalized it may// may not be a...
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“We come thru Fulton St. and then vanquish.”
– Lil’ Kim (Put Your Lighters Up). Fun fact! Fulton St in Manhattan and Fulton St in Brooklyn were one linked via a ferry on the East River!
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"Saturday Night Saloon" Completes My $10 Weekend
Whoever said you can’t do anything in New York for $5 anymore?
Friday- Lil’ Kim Concert, $5 WITH open bar until 11 p.m.
And Saturday is the final showing of the SATURDAY NIGHT SALOON series, which is actually FREE, but includes an all you can drink deal for $5 during the show.
Saturday Night Saloon is a series of short acts, (actually, episodes) which for the most part, aim at...
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Much Ado About Nothing
The snow really wasn’t so bad. It wasn’t even enough to incur a get- out- of- work- free- without- using- a- personal- day pass, but it was just enough to maintain a level of frustration and inconvenience while walking.
Curse you, snow.
My mom recently asked me: “Why don’t you like snow anymore?” My response: “Snow is great when it actually gives you a viable...
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Jami Attenberg’s "The Melting Season" Launch Party...
Can’t say I know the author, or that I’m familiar with her work. (This does not mean that she is not known OR noteworthy. It simply means that I fail to be aware of such common- knoweledge things).
However- when a friend/ co- worker invited me to this little gathering and I heard just what it was my curiosity sparked.
Now- far- be- it from me to give an official review of an author...
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