17 Sep 2010
On Doorways, a Jewish Custom Inherited by Gentiles
On Doorways, a Jewish Custom Inherited by Gentiles: My current NYC apartment has a mezuza left behind by a previous occupant, but Jeff has never wanted to put one up.
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15 Aug 2009
It’s Hip to Be Round
17 Feb 2009
In search of sports at America’s worst sports college [ESPN]
In search of sports at America’s worst sports college [ESPN]: And of course, it’s the New School.
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4 May 2008
You got a problem with that?
You got a problem with that?: Why do New Yorkers seem rude? Joan Acocella has a few ideas (Smithsonian Magazine).
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16 Apr 2008
NYC MetroCard Bonus Calculator
NYC MetroCard Bonus Calculator: I’ve had an extra 15 cents on my Metrocard since the fare changes and I’ve finally figured out how to bring it up to a $2 amount.
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19 Jun 2006
The Urban Etiquette Handbook (New York Magazine)
The Urban Etiquette Handbook (New York Magazine): New rules for getting along in an endlessly wired, ruthlessly crowded, sexually libertarian city.
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27 May 2006
W. Eighth St. finds itself behind the eight ball
W. Eighth St. finds itself behind the eight ball: Half the stores on my street are closed / for rent.
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29 Mar 2006
How to Find Your Way When Leaving the Subway
How to Find Your Way When Leaving the Subway: a thread on Gothamist about orientating yourself when resurfacing from a subway stop.
28 Feb 2006
WTC Before & After
WTC Before & After: Because I never saw the WTC towers before they fell, these photos finally put my old neighborhood (Below Fulton St) into context. It’s still hard to imagine how big those buildings actually were.
4 Jan 2006
Make your own Subway sign
Make your own Subway sign: Uses the MTA sign template.
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