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Karen Saves The Universe: Part 2Can a strange marriage survive?Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought, in 3 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.I want you, Red. I need to make you mine; mine forever. I've never felt like this before; I know I never will again. Marry me." Cal pleaded."I;” Karen murmured, glancing around their group to make sure she wouldn't be overheard, "I don't know what to say. You're wonderful; and you've done so much for me, but this has all been so fast. We're still just getting to know each other; and half the time it doesn't even make sense to me why you would want me; but I; I just; can I just finish school?" she asked."How you can even think about school when someone like me is ready to give you everything you ever wanted, to take care of you completely, it's just crazy;” Cal murmured, sliding his hand up between her legs and brushing along the edge of her panties.Karen blushed and squeezed her thighs together, looking around embarrassed. "I just; I just worked so hard to get in. Juilliard's been my whole life for so long," she said, looking up into his eyes pleading.Cal looked at her through hooded eyes, "Keep looking at me like that and we won't be waiting for anything." His eyes heated as he pulled her closer, dominating her with a hungry kiss while she squirmed self-consciously. The couples around the table smirked as Cal grew even more bold in his explorations.When he released her, Karen hid her face in his neck as the others cheered. They were his friends, happy to see him happy. Cal glanced at a waiter nearby and gestured for more drinks for the table. The opening act on the stage below finished its last set, but the crowd refused to let the show end. Cheers filled the club, with the crowd demanding an encore.Castor, the lead singer, waited for the crowd to quiet with a grin, then his eyes drifted upward and his face lit with excitement. "Thank you, thanks guys, you're a great audience. For an encore, we'd love to give you a taste of our next album. We've been banging it out in the studio and I can't tell you how excited we are for it to be released. Problem is, it's got this insane keys part that can't be played by just anyone, but I think I see our studio angel in the audience tonight. Kare, baby; will you come help us out?" he asked, reaching upward to where Karen sat.Cal's friends turned to look at Karen in surprise. "You play? Like, for real?" Cal's friend Tony yelled across the table to her in surprise. Karen nodded in embarrassment, glancing at Cal.Everything suddenly froze as Karen rose and walked over to the table, standing over her younger self looking at Cal's face. "Look, you little dummy; look at it! It's right there!" she yelled at Young Karen."What's there?" Holland asked, craning his neck to try to see what she was yelling about."Cal, for all his big words, rich gifts, and grand gestures; he hadn't told his friends anything about me; because nothing of who I really was mattered to him. Only the things he wanted about me mattered to him ; that I was shy, and submissive, and just grateful to have someone pay attention to me. And here ; look at his face! It fell!" she yelled, gesturing to where Cal sat, leaning back in his chair."His face appears still to be attached, to me;” Holland said, doubtfully."It's just a phrase. His face didn't actually fall, but his eyes; look, he's still smiling, but you see it in his eyes. He's not happy for me. He's not happy because the moment stopped being about Cal and how he was the great boyfriend spoiling his new stupid girlfriend on her birthday. Once the moment became about me; that I was asked up on stage; that I could do something his friends admired; ugh, why didn't I see it?" she moaned."What happened?" Holland asked.Karen rubbed her eyes with her hand. "I was young. I was asked to do something. I was asked for help. I was a stupid ninny that had absolutely no ability to say 'no' without thinking the world would end; so, I went up and played with the band.""Oh; was that bad?" Holland asked."No, it wasn't bad. It was a great song. I played well and I was just tipsy enough to not feel all the eyes that were looking at me, making my skin crawl. And you know; some part of me; I wanted to do it. I wanted to show myself that I could play for people; outside a quiet studio," Karen admitted. "Everyone always went on and on about how I needed to get over being so self-conscious and how it would hold my career back. That, and part of me wanted to show Cal's friends that I was more than just another girl in the long line of girls that he had gone through; that I was worth something.""Sometimes I wish our crew would see that I was worth something more;” Holland said, ruefully."Yeah; it's hard when you're young. You're dying to show the world what you're worth, how you're special, but they mostly just need you to work hard and do as you're told," Karen sighed, looking around the club. "Some people will never see what's special about you. They see what they want and they really don't care about the rest. It's those people that see who you really are; without wanting anything from you; those are the ones you need to hang onto."Karen turned her back on the club and the room re-formed into her Newark apartment. The intercom buzzed and Dana rolled out of bed to answer it. "What's up?" she asked."Hey; um, I don't have my keys. Can you buzz me in?" Karen's voice shakily asked through the intercom. Dana frowned in confusion and pressed the button to allow her entry. Soon, she opened the door after Karen's tentative knock."What happened, Kare? I thought you'd be gone all weekend," Dana said, taking in her roommate's appearance. Karen looked unharmed, but her face was puffy and her makeup was streaked from crying and trying to wipe it away."I; uh; I played at the club tonight. Castor Graham was the opening act and he asked me to come up for the encore, so I did.""You played in front of rowdy drunk people? That's fantastic! How did it feel?" Dana asked, offering her back for Karen to lean on while she took off her heels."I was scared; but after a while it was fun. The keyboard was facing the crowd and after a while I looked out over the people and; they looked happy. They liked it. It felt good, then.""God, I wish I'd been there. I'm so proud of you! What did Cal and the entourage say?""Um; I; don't know," Karen blinked and looked around the apartment. "When, uh; when I um; when I got back to the table, they were all gone." Karen wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and cleared her throat."Wait, what?" Dana said, her tone darkening like a storm cloud, threatening imminent destruction. "Say that again. You get called up on stage to perform, you play in front of all those people; like the freakin' keyboard genius you are; and when you got back, those motherfuckers were gone?""I; I think they were gone? The table was empty from what I could see; and the, uh, the security guy; he couldn't let me into the area. He really only knew Cal, and um;” Karen choked and turned her face away, trying to breathe through it and stop herself from crying."Karen; that's not; wait, how did you even get home?" Dana asked, unzipping Karen's dress and grabbing a pair of yoga pants for her."Well, my purse and phone were gone from the table, so I couldn't call anybody and I didn't have any money;” Karen choked. "The security guy was really nice and said I could use his MetroCard if I returned it, so;”"Oh, Christ On A Crotch-Rocket!" Dana yelled, throwing a sweatshirt at Karen, who caught it and pulled it over her head. "Kare. You gotta stop dating this guy. He's a piece of shit. Trust me. I didn't know it when I sent you over there to play, but he's walking excrement;""It's probably just a misunderstand;""And believe me, I'm sure he'll come back with some half-assed explanation, because that's what they all do;""And he tells me all the time that he;""Yeah. He ‘tells ‘; you pretty stuff. He ‘buys ‘; you pretty stuff. Problem is, words and money are nothing to him. Where the hell is he when you're walking home in fuck-me club clothes from the train station and trying not to lose your virginity, huh? Kare. I know you've been through hell, but you are worth more than this. You need a guy that walks you down the sidewalk and puts himself on the traffic side; just in case, because that's who he is. You deserve that. Don't you get it?" Dana asked, taking Karen's hair down and brushing it out, gently."Cal isn't; it's probably just; something;” Karen whispered, biting her lips closed.Dana stopped brushing and wrapped her arms around her roommate, squeezing her hard. "There is real love out there, Kare; and if you don't deserve it, I don't know who does. Someday, you're going to meet a guy that actually loves you and it's going to blow your mind when the games and bullshit are gone. It's like; when a guy is in love, gravity changes for them, or something;”Holland jumped up and pointed excitedly at Dana. "She's right! When I met the Zendayans, my tongue swelled up and;""Are you listening to my story at all, or are you just fantasizing about pretty girls?" Karen huffed."Um; both?" Holland replied, smirking. "I mean, you and Dana were really pretty; and there's just one bed here, and;"Karen shot him an exasperated look and he shrank back behind the bulkhead. "Anyway;” she said.The room dissolved and re-formed, both girls sleeping in the queen-sized bed they shared, morning sunlight streaming in through the dirty window, when the buzzer sounded. "Day, c'mon time to go," a man's voice sounded from the intercom. Karen's head peered out from under the blanket and she ran over to the intercom, tripping over some bottles of wine that they (mostly Dana) had consumed the previous night, trying to rid Karen of her birthday misery."Um; she's almost ready!" Karen replied, then ran to the bed and shook her hungover roommate awake. "Day, someone's here for you; they say it's time to go."Dana grunted and turned over, away from Karen. "Go do it for me; just say you're me again," Dana grumbled into her pillow.Karen swallowed nervously, but gamely grabbed Dana's dress, quickly got ready, and ran out the door. Upon leaving the building, she stumbled into the guy waiting outside. "Um; I'm ready! I'm ready! Dana Stevens. Thanks for waiting;” she panted.The man gave her a quick considering look, then walked her to a large extended-cab pickup truck that looked ridiculously out of place on the streets of Newark. "Miss Stevens," he said, opening the passenger side door and offering his hand to help her up into the vehicle."Thanks. Thank you;” she said, precariously climbing up the runner board in her heels until she settled herself up onto the seat."Just wait there, a bit," he said, after closing the door. Walking back to the building, he selected a key from his collection, opened the building door and walked in. Not long after, he emerged from the building carrying Dana over his shoulder and carrying a bag stuffed haphazardly with clothes. Opening the door behind Karen, he dumped Dana unceremoniously into the back seat and tossed the bag of clothes on top of her. Dana, still in her pajamas, put the bag under her head and turned away from the sunlight streaming into the cab."Dean, this is Karen. Karen, my brother Dean," Dana mumbled, as she draped a pair of sweatpants over her head to block the light."Oh; um, sorry," Karen said, flushing red as she glanced over at Dean's face. "I didn't mean to; um, I'll just go;""Lock the doors, and get us out of the city, Dean. She's coming with us," Dana ordered. "She's on asshole detox!"Karen jumped as the truck's doors locked and Dean wordlessly pulled out into the street and started out. She clasped her hands in her lap nervously. She hadn't packed anything. She had no phone. She didn't have time to let Dana drag her to West Virginia for a visit. Dana had been trying to talk her into coming with her to where she had grown up with her grandparents, but in the excitement of her birthday, Karen had forgotten the trip was this week. She knew better than to say anything, though. Dana wouldn't care, and Dean; who knew what Dean Stevens the brother would think. He didn't say much, but he obviously knew better than to argue with hungover Dana, which was something they had in common."She knows where we're goin?" Dean asked, checking his mirrors as he merged onto the freeway. Dana grunted in assent. "Why ain't she singin' it, yet?" he rumbled, seemingly amused."Because She's Not A Drunk College Kid, Idiot!" Dana howled, holding her head in pain.Dean smirked and started humming "Country Roads" to himself."I hate you so much;” Dana growled, pulling the bag of clothes over her head again. Dean only laughed.After a few miles of road, Karen looked at her roommate in the back seat, and unbuckled her seatbelt. She began to turn to lean over the front seat when Dean reached over and pushed her back down and pointed at her seatbelt. "Um sorry; I just;” Karen trailed off, horrified that she had done something wrong. She couldn't finish her sentence and sat back down, blinking back tears as she put her seatbelt back on.Dean glanced over, looking her up and down for a moment. With a sigh, he put his turn signal on and pulled off the road into a gas station at the next exit. "Do what you need to do," he said, curtly.Karen jumped up, turned around and loosely buckled the seatbelt across the sleeping Dana's hips, then turned, sat down again, and buckled her seatbelt. "Thank you," she mumbled. Dean turned to the back seat where his sister continued sleeping and his face softened. He looked at Karen a second time, sitting with her hands in her lap again, clenched like she expected a tongue-lashing from him for delaying the trip. His eyes drifted down to her feet, where her cold toes were turning pink in the strappy, uncomfortable-looking heels she wore when she came running out of the apartment building on his sister's fool errand. Reaching back, he grabbed a pair of thick socks that had fallen out of the bag of clothes and tossed them to her. Smiling gratefully, Karen removed the strappy heels and pulled on the warm socks as he pulled out onto the road again.The road stretched on. The scenery gradually becoming more rural, the traffic less crowded. Karen found herself relaxing and breathing more slowly as the land passed by. She occasionally glanced at the gas gauge and compared them to the passing road signs to try to discern when they might be pulling over to refill the tank. The third time she did it, Dean shook his head. "Bedford, hon," he chuckled. "You know, you could just ask me. I might be a longshoreman, but I don't bite.""Not like Dana, then," Karen replied, biting her lips so she didn't smile."Hm. Sounds like a story," he said.Karen nodded. "The first time we met, I was waiting to audition for our agency and I was almost going to leave, I was so scared. Day asked to see what I was playing and I handed her the music. Instead of looking at it, she took my hand and bit me. Said it was 'for luck,'" Karen said, laughing to herself."It worked, too. Kare needed to get of her head. She plays better when you throw her off balance, first," Dana said, rising to a sitting position and running her fingers through her hair."Is that so?" Dean asked, looking over at Karen."Yeah. I think too much. My teacher always said I played things perfectly, but he could hear me thinking about it the whole time. Day's a true performer, though. She doesn't think at all - she plays with her feelings, and that's what an audience connects with," Karen said, smiling proudly at Dana."Thoughtlessly playing with feelings; sounds about right," Dean said, chuckling when Dana punched him in the shoulder. "Speaking of, we're coming up on Bedford. Let me know if you need anything."Dana growled at this but said nothing as Karen blinked in confusion. Soon, Dean pulled off the interstate into a gas station and up to a gas pump. Dean hopped out of the truck and began filling the tank. After noticing the bug-splattered windshield, Karen changed back into her strappy heels and walked over to where the island held the squeegee and mop. Dean watched, bemused, as she diligently scrubbed the dried carcasses of insects off the glass while dressed to the nines. Karen finished and climbed back into the truck, only to have Dana grab her shoulder and start whispering in her ear and pointing at the convenience store. Karen, appearing distressed, blushed and said something back to Dana, who gestured emphatically.Dean kept watching as Karen seemed to screw up her courage, took her purse, and walked quickly into the store. He shot his sister a flat look. Dana only grinned, stretched, and put her feet up on the front seat. Shaking his head, he followed into the store."And what would you be needing all those for, hon?" the guy at the till asked while ogling Karen, who looked like she wanted to disappear under the rug."Um; it's uh;” Karen stammered."I need to ask for state regulatory purposes," the guy continued, as he put a large box of condoms on the counter and rang it up."They're for me," Dean said, as he tossed some drinks, chips and cookies on the counter. "Uncut and hangs to the left. Anything else the state needs to know about my cock?" The till guy cleared his throat and began ringing up the additional items and bagging them without further comment. Annoyed, Dean grabbed the bagged items in one hand and took Karen's hand in the other and left the store. "You know, you don't have to do everything my little sister tells you," he said under his breath as they walked to the truck."Then why'd you buy them? Seems like you can't tell her 'no' any more than I can," Karen replied, a little surprised that she had the guts to argue with him.Dean laughed, "I don't want her knocked up any more than you do." He helped her up into the truck and tossed the bag of items to his sister.Dana went digging through the bag and retrieved the box. "Wait a minute, these are just regular. Didn't they have lubricated?" she complained. Karen swallowed uncomfortably, searching for an answer as Dean pulled her seatbelt out and buckled it around her."Don't need lubricated if the guy does his job right," Dean said, grinning at her cheerfully. "Raise your standards and you won't need so many, either.""Hum; lower yours, and maybe you'll actually need some," Dana retorted, opening the package of cookies. Karen just shrank in her seat and covered her flaming cheeks as they pulled back onto the freeway.The scenery turned into wooded hills with mountains growing in the distance. Steering down the curved roads, Dean sighed quietly, a peaceful smile on his face. Karen leaned forward in her seat, trying to see everything as it passed, excitement lighting her face. Dana had fallen asleep again.Near evening, Dean turned the truck down a long, dirt road and reached behind him to shake Dana awake. "Watch for him, Day;” he said. Dana sat up, suddenly alert and scanning the darkening woods around them."What are we looking for?" Karen asked.
Karen Saves The Universe: Part 2Can a strange marriage survive?Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought, in 3 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.I want you, Red. I need to make you mine; mine forever. I've never felt like this before; I know I never will again. Marry me." Cal pleaded."I;” Karen murmured, glancing around their group to make sure she wouldn't be overheard, "I don't know what to say. You're wonderful; and you've done so much for me, but this has all been so fast. We're still just getting to know each other; and half the time it doesn't even make sense to me why you would want me; but I; I just; can I just finish school?" she asked."How you can even think about school when someone like me is ready to give you everything you ever wanted, to take care of you completely, it's just crazy;” Cal murmured, sliding his hand up between her legs and brushing along the edge of her panties.Karen blushed and squeezed her thighs together, looking around embarrassed. "I just; I just worked so hard to get in. Juilliard's been my whole life for so long," she said, looking up into his eyes pleading.Cal looked at her through hooded eyes, "Keep looking at me like that and we won't be waiting for anything." His eyes heated as he pulled her closer, dominating her with a hungry kiss while she squirmed self-consciously. The couples around the table smirked as Cal grew even more bold in his explorations.When he released her, Karen hid her face in his neck as the others cheered. They were his friends, happy to see him happy. Cal glanced at a waiter nearby and gestured for more drinks for the table. The opening act on the stage below finished its last set, but the crowd refused to let the show end. Cheers filled the club, with the crowd demanding an encore.Castor, the lead singer, waited for the crowd to quiet with a grin, then his eyes drifted upward and his face lit with excitement. "Thank you, thanks guys, you're a great audience. For an encore, we'd love to give you a taste of our next album. We've been banging it out in the studio and I can't tell you how excited we are for it to be released. Problem is, it's got this insane keys part that can't be played by just anyone, but I think I see our studio angel in the audience tonight. Kare, baby; will you come help us out?" he asked, reaching upward to where Karen sat.Cal's friends turned to look at Karen in surprise. "You play? Like, for real?" Cal's friend Tony yelled across the table to her in surprise. Karen nodded in embarrassment, glancing at Cal.Everything suddenly froze as Karen rose and walked over to the table, standing over her younger self looking at Cal's face. "Look, you little dummy; look at it! It's right there!" she yelled at Young Karen."What's there?" Holland asked, craning his neck to try to see what she was yelling about."Cal, for all his big words, rich gifts, and grand gestures; he hadn't told his friends anything about me; because nothing of who I really was mattered to him. Only the things he wanted about me mattered to him ; that I was shy, and submissive, and just grateful to have someone pay attention to me. And here ; look at his face! It fell!" she yelled, gesturing to where Cal sat, leaning back in his chair."His face appears still to be attached, to me;” Holland said, doubtfully."It's just a phrase. His face didn't actually fall, but his eyes; look, he's still smiling, but you see it in his eyes. He's not happy for me. He's not happy because the moment stopped being about Cal and how he was the great boyfriend spoiling his new stupid girlfriend on her birthday. Once the moment became about me; that I was asked up on stage; that I could do something his friends admired; ugh, why didn't I see it?" she moaned."What happened?" Holland asked.Karen rubbed her eyes with her hand. "I was young. I was asked to do something. I was asked for help. I was a stupid ninny that had absolutely no ability to say 'no' without thinking the world would end; so, I went up and played with the band.""Oh; was that bad?" Holland asked."No, it wasn't bad. It was a great song. I played well and I was just tipsy enough to not feel all the eyes that were looking at me, making my skin crawl. And you know; some part of me; I wanted to do it. I wanted to show myself that I could play for people; outside a quiet studio," Karen admitted. "Everyone always went on and on about how I needed to get over being so self-conscious and how it would hold my career back. That, and part of me wanted to show Cal's friends that I was more than just another girl in the long line of girls that he had gone through; that I was worth something.""Sometimes I wish our crew would see that I was worth something more;” Holland said, ruefully."Yeah; it's hard when you're young. You're dying to show the world what you're worth, how you're special, but they mostly just need you to work hard and do as you're told," Karen sighed, looking around the club. "Some people will never see what's special about you. They see what they want and they really don't care about the rest. It's those people that see who you really are; without wanting anything from you; those are the ones you need to hang onto."Karen turned her back on the club and the room re-formed into her Newark apartment. The intercom buzzed and Dana rolled out of bed to answer it. "What's up?" she asked."Hey; um, I don't have my keys. Can you buzz me in?" Karen's voice shakily asked through the intercom. Dana frowned in confusion and pressed the button to allow her entry. Soon, she opened the door after Karen's tentative knock."What happened, Kare? I thought you'd be gone all weekend," Dana said, taking in her roommate's appearance. Karen looked unharmed, but her face was puffy and her makeup was streaked from crying and trying to wipe it away."I; uh; I played at the club tonight. Castor Graham was the opening act and he asked me to come up for the encore, so I did.""You played in front of rowdy drunk people? That's fantastic! How did it feel?" Dana asked, offering her back for Karen to lean on while she took off her heels."I was scared; but after a while it was fun. The keyboard was facing the crowd and after a while I looked out over the people and; they looked happy. They liked it. It felt good, then.""God, I wish I'd been there. I'm so proud of you! What did Cal and the entourage say?""Um; I; don't know," Karen blinked and looked around the apartment. "When, uh; when I um; when I got back to the table, they were all gone." Karen wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and cleared her throat."Wait, what?" Dana said, her tone darkening like a storm cloud, threatening imminent destruction. "Say that again. You get called up on stage to perform, you play in front of all those people; like the freakin' keyboard genius you are; and when you got back, those motherfuckers were gone?""I; I think they were gone? The table was empty from what I could see; and the, uh, the security guy; he couldn't let me into the area. He really only knew Cal, and um;” Karen choked and turned her face away, trying to breathe through it and stop herself from crying."Karen; that's not; wait, how did you even get home?" Dana asked, unzipping Karen's dress and grabbing a pair of yoga pants for her."Well, my purse and phone were gone from the table, so I couldn't call anybody and I didn't have any money;” Karen choked. "The security guy was really nice and said I could use his MetroCard if I returned it, so;”"Oh, Christ On A Crotch-Rocket!" Dana yelled, throwing a sweatshirt at Karen, who caught it and pulled it over her head. "Kare. You gotta stop dating this guy. He's a piece of shit. Trust me. I didn't know it when I sent you over there to play, but he's walking excrement;""It's probably just a misunderstand;""And believe me, I'm sure he'll come back with some half-assed explanation, because that's what they all do;""And he tells me all the time that he;""Yeah. He ‘tells ‘; you pretty stuff. He ‘buys ‘; you pretty stuff. Problem is, words and money are nothing to him. Where the hell is he when you're walking home in fuck-me club clothes from the train station and trying not to lose your virginity, huh? Kare. I know you've been through hell, but you are worth more than this. You need a guy that walks you down the sidewalk and puts himself on the traffic side; just in case, because that's who he is. You deserve that. Don't you get it?" Dana asked, taking Karen's hair down and brushing it out, gently."Cal isn't; it's probably just; something;” Karen whispered, biting her lips closed.Dana stopped brushing and wrapped her arms around her roommate, squeezing her hard. "There is real love out there, Kare; and if you don't deserve it, I don't know who does. Someday, you're going to meet a guy that actually loves you and it's going to blow your mind when the games and bullshit are gone. It's like; when a guy is in love, gravity changes for them, or something;”Holland jumped up and pointed excitedly at Dana. "She's right! When I met the Zendayans, my tongue swelled up and;""Are you listening to my story at all, or are you just fantasizing about pretty girls?" Karen huffed."Um; both?" Holland replied, smirking. "I mean, you and Dana were really pretty; and there's just one bed here, and;"Karen shot him an exasperated look and he shrank back behind the bulkhead. "Anyway;” she said.The room dissolved and re-formed, both girls sleeping in the queen-sized bed they shared, morning sunlight streaming in through the dirty window, when the buzzer sounded. "Day, c'mon time to go," a man's voice sounded from the intercom. Karen's head peered out from under the blanket and she ran over to the intercom, tripping over some bottles of wine that they (mostly Dana) had consumed the previous night, trying to rid Karen of her birthday misery."Um; she's almost ready!" Karen replied, then ran to the bed and shook her hungover roommate awake. "Day, someone's here for you; they say it's time to go."Dana grunted and turned over, away from Karen. "Go do it for me; just say you're me again," Dana grumbled into her pillow.Karen swallowed nervously, but gamely grabbed Dana's dress, quickly got ready, and ran out the door. Upon leaving the building, she stumbled into the guy waiting outside. "Um; I'm ready! I'm ready! Dana Stevens. Thanks for waiting;” she panted.The man gave her a quick considering look, then walked her to a large extended-cab pickup truck that looked ridiculously out of place on the streets of Newark. "Miss Stevens," he said, opening the passenger side door and offering his hand to help her up into the vehicle."Thanks. Thank you;” she said, precariously climbing up the runner board in her heels until she settled herself up onto the seat."Just wait there, a bit," he said, after closing the door. Walking back to the building, he selected a key from his collection, opened the building door and walked in. Not long after, he emerged from the building carrying Dana over his shoulder and carrying a bag stuffed haphazardly with clothes. Opening the door behind Karen, he dumped Dana unceremoniously into the back seat and tossed the bag of clothes on top of her. Dana, still in her pajamas, put the bag under her head and turned away from the sunlight streaming into the cab."Dean, this is Karen. Karen, my brother Dean," Dana mumbled, as she draped a pair of sweatpants over her head to block the light."Oh; um, sorry," Karen said, flushing red as she glanced over at Dean's face. "I didn't mean to; um, I'll just go;""Lock the doors, and get us out of the city, Dean. She's coming with us," Dana ordered. "She's on asshole detox!"Karen jumped as the truck's doors locked and Dean wordlessly pulled out into the street and started out. She clasped her hands in her lap nervously. She hadn't packed anything. She had no phone. She didn't have time to let Dana drag her to West Virginia for a visit. Dana had been trying to talk her into coming with her to where she had grown up with her grandparents, but in the excitement of her birthday, Karen had forgotten the trip was this week. She knew better than to say anything, though. Dana wouldn't care, and Dean; who knew what Dean Stevens the brother would think. He didn't say much, but he obviously knew better than to argue with hungover Dana, which was something they had in common."She knows where we're goin?" Dean asked, checking his mirrors as he merged onto the freeway. Dana grunted in assent. "Why ain't she singin' it, yet?" he rumbled, seemingly amused."Because She's Not A Drunk College Kid, Idiot!" Dana howled, holding her head in pain.Dean smirked and started humming "Country Roads" to himself."I hate you so much;” Dana growled, pulling the bag of clothes over her head again. Dean only laughed.After a few miles of road, Karen looked at her roommate in the back seat, and unbuckled her seatbelt. She began to turn to lean over the front seat when Dean reached over and pushed her back down and pointed at her seatbelt. "Um sorry; I just;” Karen trailed off, horrified that she had done something wrong. She couldn't finish her sentence and sat back down, blinking back tears as she put her seatbelt back on.Dean glanced over, looking her up and down for a moment. With a sigh, he put his turn signal on and pulled off the road into a gas station at the next exit. "Do what you need to do," he said, curtly.Karen jumped up, turned around and loosely buckled the seatbelt across the sleeping Dana's hips, then turned, sat down again, and buckled her seatbelt. "Thank you," she mumbled. Dean turned to the back seat where his sister continued sleeping and his face softened. He looked at Karen a second time, sitting with her hands in her lap again, clenched like she expected a tongue-lashing from him for delaying the trip. His eyes drifted down to her feet, where her cold toes were turning pink in the strappy, uncomfortable-looking heels she wore when she came running out of the apartment building on his sister's fool errand. Reaching back, he grabbed a pair of thick socks that had fallen out of the bag of clothes and tossed them to her. Smiling gratefully, Karen removed the strappy heels and pulled on the warm socks as he pulled out onto the road again.The road stretched on. The scenery gradually becoming more rural, the traffic less crowded. Karen found herself relaxing and breathing more slowly as the land passed by. She occasionally glanced at the gas gauge and compared them to the passing road signs to try to discern when they might be pulling over to refill the tank. The third time she did it, Dean shook his head. "Bedford, hon," he chuckled. "You know, you could just ask me. I might be a longshoreman, but I don't bite.""Not like Dana, then," Karen replied, biting her lips so she didn't smile."Hm. Sounds like a story," he said.Karen nodded. "The first time we met, I was waiting to audition for our agency and I was almost going to leave, I was so scared. Day asked to see what I was playing and I handed her the music. Instead of looking at it, she took my hand and bit me. Said it was 'for luck,'" Karen said, laughing to herself."It worked, too. Kare needed to get of her head. She plays better when you throw her off balance, first," Dana said, rising to a sitting position and running her fingers through her hair."Is that so?" Dean asked, looking over at Karen."Yeah. I think too much. My teacher always said I played things perfectly, but he could hear me thinking about it the whole time. Day's a true performer, though. She doesn't think at all - she plays with her feelings, and that's what an audience connects with," Karen said, smiling proudly at Dana."Thoughtlessly playing with feelings; sounds about right," Dean said, chuckling when Dana punched him in the shoulder. "Speaking of, we're coming up on Bedford. Let me know if you need anything."Dana growled at this but said nothing as Karen blinked in confusion. Soon, Dean pulled off the interstate into a gas station and up to a gas pump. Dean hopped out of the truck and began filling the tank. After noticing the bug-splattered windshield, Karen changed back into her strappy heels and walked over to where the island held the squeegee and mop. Dean watched, bemused, as she diligently scrubbed the dried carcasses of insects off the glass while dressed to the nines. Karen finished and climbed back into the truck, only to have Dana grab her shoulder and start whispering in her ear and pointing at the convenience store. Karen, appearing distressed, blushed and said something back to Dana, who gestured emphatically.Dean kept watching as Karen seemed to screw up her courage, took her purse, and walked quickly into the store. He shot his sister a flat look. Dana only grinned, stretched, and put her feet up on the front seat. Shaking his head, he followed into the store."And what would you be needing all those for, hon?" the guy at the till asked while ogling Karen, who looked like she wanted to disappear under the rug."Um; it's uh;” Karen stammered."I need to ask for state regulatory purposes," the guy continued, as he put a large box of condoms on the counter and rang it up."They're for me," Dean said, as he tossed some drinks, chips and cookies on the counter. "Uncut and hangs to the left. Anything else the state needs to know about my cock?" The till guy cleared his throat and began ringing up the additional items and bagging them without further comment. Annoyed, Dean grabbed the bagged items in one hand and took Karen's hand in the other and left the store. "You know, you don't have to do everything my little sister tells you," he said under his breath as they walked to the truck."Then why'd you buy them? Seems like you can't tell her 'no' any more than I can," Karen replied, a little surprised that she had the guts to argue with him.Dean laughed, "I don't want her knocked up any more than you do." He helped her up into the truck and tossed the bag of items to his sister.Dana went digging through the bag and retrieved the box. "Wait a minute, these are just regular. Didn't they have lubricated?" she complained. Karen swallowed uncomfortably, searching for an answer as Dean pulled her seatbelt out and buckled it around her."Don't need lubricated if the guy does his job right," Dean said, grinning at her cheerfully. "Raise your standards and you won't need so many, either.""Hum; lower yours, and maybe you'll actually need some," Dana retorted, opening the package of cookies. Karen just shrank in her seat and covered her flaming cheeks as they pulled back onto the freeway.The scenery turned into wooded hills with mountains growing in the distance. Steering down the curved roads, Dean sighed quietly, a peaceful smile on his face. Karen leaned forward in her seat, trying to see everything as it passed, excitement lighting her face. Dana had fallen asleep again.Near evening, Dean turned the truck down a long, dirt road and reached behind him to shake Dana awake. "Watch for him, Day;” he said. Dana sat up, suddenly alert and scanning the darkening woods around them."What are we looking for?" Karen asked.
Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss capacity management. It's changed a lot over the years. In the news, evil people are trying to accelerate climate change, and a silly camera is coming.Related LinksForum ThreadCapacity ManagementDiscord ChatCapacity ManagementBluesky PostCapacity ManagementThings of the DayRym - Lemmings: How DMA Design Redefined Puzzle GamesScott - What's the Longest Trip You Can Make With a MetroCard?
Today is Barron Trump's 19th Birthday! The MTA is getting rid of the yellow MetroCard's. The best tippers are Millennials and then Gen Z. Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer is continuing to get heat from the Dems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Judges that lean towards the left are out to ruin Trump's campaign promises. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took shots at Elon Musk and his declining Tesla stock. The Department of Education is being axed. Mark talks about the aftereffects of President Trump's upcoming Tax Cuts. The Democratic administrations have had the highest homeless rates. Today is Barron Trump's 19th Birthday! The MTA is getting rid of the yellow MetroCard's. The best tippers are Millennials and then Gen Z. Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer is continuing to get heat from the Dems. Mark Interviews Executive Steve Forbes. Steve explains the reasons Democrats are so angry about the DOGE cuts. More resources will be created by the Cuts. Have the democrats turned on EV vehicles because of Elon Musk's DOGE? Steve explains what will happen if you cut taxes in the states such as NY and NJ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The MTA is getting rid of the yellow MetroCard's. The best tippers are Millennials and then Gen Z. Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer is continuing to get heat from the Dems. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Executive Steve Forbes. Steve explains the reasons Democrats are so angry about the DOGE cuts. More resources will be created by the Cuts. Have the democrats turned on EV vehicles because of Elon Musk's DOGE? Steve explains what will happen if you cut taxes in the states such as NY and NJ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The MTA is getting rid of the yellow MetroCard's. The best tippers are Millennials and then Gen Z. Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer is continuing to get heat from the Dems. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Executive Steve Forbes. Steve explains the reasons Democrats are so angry about the DOGE cuts. More resources will be created by the Cuts. Have the democrats turned on EV vehicles because of Elon Musk's DOGE? Steve explains what will happen if you cut taxes in the states such as NY and NJ.
Today is Barron Trump's 19th Birthday! The MTA is getting rid of the yellow MetroCard's. The best tippers are Millennials and then Gen Z. Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer is continuing to get heat from the Dems.
Judges that lean towards the left are out to ruin Trump's campaign promises. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took shots at Elon Musk and his declining Tesla stock. The Department of Education is being axed. Mark talks about the aftereffects of President Trump's upcoming Tax Cuts. The Democratic administrations have had the highest homeless rates. Today is Barron Trump's 19th Birthday! The MTA is getting rid of the yellow MetroCard's. The best tippers are Millennials and then Gen Z. Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer is continuing to get heat from the Dems. Mark Interviews Executive Steve Forbes. Steve explains the reasons Democrats are so angry about the DOGE cuts. More resources will be created by the Cuts. Have the democrats turned on EV vehicles because of Elon Musk's DOGE? Steve explains what will happen if you cut taxes in the states such as NY and NJ.
The All Local 4pm Update for Wednesday, March 19 2025
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Good morning, New York City! This is your Weather Whisperer coming to you with the latest forecast that's more unpredictable than a Broadway plot twist.Today, we're looking at a cloudy morning that'll gradually clear up, with temperatures hitting a crisp 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect some northwest winds dancing at 6 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts up to 25 miles per hour - so maybe hold onto your MetroCard, folks!Tonight, we're in for a mostly clear sky with temperatures dropping to a chilly 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind chill will make it feel like a brisk 20 to 25 degrees, so bundle up like you're heading to an outdoor winter film screening.Monday brings us sunshine and a high near 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuesday gets interesting with a 40 percent chance of snow after 1 pm, keeping things exciting for all you weather watchers.Midweek, we're looking at some potential winter drama - a chance of snow and sleet Wednesday night, transitioning to rain on Thursday. By Friday, we'll see some sunshine peeking through with temperatures around 37 degrees Fahrenheit.Saturday might bring a playful mix of rain and snow, because why choose just one type of precipitation?For more detailed information and to track these weather shenanigans, check out the link in our show notes.Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe to never miss an update.
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THIS IS BOB'S WORLD THE END OF AN ERA IS COMING FOR MILLIONS OF NEW YORK COMMUTERS… I'M BOB WELCH COMING UP…. I'LL SHARE WITH YOU AN EMAIL FROM NEW YORK'S TRANSIT AUTHORITY WHICH I AND MANY OTHERS ALSO RECEIVED AND I'LL EXPLAIN IT ALL NEXT… --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bobwelch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bobwelch/support
Denisse Oleas-Arancibia has not been in touch with her son and is worried something has happened. As her son reports her missing in Queens, where she lives, the front desk at the SoHo 54 Hotel on Watts Street is being asked to perform a wellness check on one of their guests. Despite a "do not disturb" sign on the door, a hotel employee entered the room and saw the 38-year-old Oleas-Arancibia lying covered with a blanket. She looked like she was resting so the employee quickly backed out of the room and reported to the front desk that the guest was sleeping. Police, following up on the missing person report filed by her son, end up at the SoHo 54 Hotel in Manhattan. It is around 10:30 a.m. when a maid enters the room and realizes that Denisse Oleas-Arancibia is not sleeping, but rather, the blanket has been used to cover the body of a woman who has been beaten to death. Police arrive at room 1190 on the 11th floor of the SoHo 54 Hotel and find a bloody crime scene with evidence left behind by the possible killer. The victim has been beaten and strangled, and there are fragments of plastic embedded in her head and an iron covered in blood next to her. Police catch a break when they find a pair of blood-soaked men's pants with a receipt. Police find surveillance video of the man in the leggings walking through the lobby and immediately begin their hunt. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny says police have video of the woman arriving at the location wearing a distinct pair of leggings and later on a male, leaving the hotel wearing the same leggings. And of course, the male pants covered in blood left behind in the hotel room Investigators say they can track the suspect's movements through the victim's credit card and MetroCard the suspect allegedly stole and is using. As investigators are identifying their suspect in New York, Arizona Police have their hands full with a one-man crime wave. On February 17, in Phoenix, Arizona, an attempted carjacking and stabbing happen. The next morning, February 18 at 8:30 a.m. in Surprise Arizona, a man goes into a McDonald's women's restroom, crawls under a stall door, and threatens a McDonald's employee with a gun. She screams and he stabs her several times before fleeing the facility. Police arrive at the McDonalds in Surprise Arizona but the suspect has fled on foot. Employees get out a good description of the man and in a matter of minutes, someone matching his description steals a car. Surprise, Phoenix, and Scottsdale Police are all alerted and looking for the stolen car when the Scottsdale Police see the vehicle and get a good look at the suspect driving. He is pulled over and police take 26-year-old Raad Almansoori into custody. Joining Nancy Grace Today: James Shelnutt – Attorney – The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C.; 27-year Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective and Former S.W.A.T. Officer; X: @ShelnuttLawFirm Caryn L. Stark – Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Tom Smith - Former NYPD Detective, Co-Host of the "GOLD SHIELDS" Podcast; FB & Instagram: @thegoldshieldshow Dr. Howard Robin - Forensic Pathologist, LJ Pathology Consultants Joe Hutchison - (NYC) News Reporter for DailyMail.com; X: @JoeHutchison_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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[Shownotes generated by AI]: Mexico City Travel Guide: https://rze.gumroad.com/l/mexico-city-guide Welcome back to the With Ross Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into the vibrant and bustling city of Mexico City. Specifically, we'll be covering one of the most important aspects of exploring any new destination - getting around. Mexico City boasts a well-developed public transportation system with a wide array of options to choose from. From the iconic Metro to gondolas and even bicycle sharing programs, there's something for everyone. So if you're planning a trip to Mexico City or simply curious about how to navigate its transportation system, this episode is for you. Stay tuned as we break down the ins and outs of getting around in Mexico City and provide you with helpful tips and insights to make your journey smooth and enjoyable. Let's get started! Timestamps: 00:00:39 Order food without talking, reload using kiosks. 00:04:44 Rent bikes easily with Metro card docking. 00:06:15 Red Metro buses in Mexico City; own lane; frequent stops; convenient station facilities. 00:09:55 150 pesos to Benito Juarez airport, use Uber or Didi app for cash payment. Keywords: Wiht Ross podcast, getting around in Mexico city, public transportation system, Metro card, integrated mobility, MetroCard, Metro station, Metro, underground system, orange background, white letter M, flat five pesos, turnstile, Google maps, poorly labeled, Spanish, assistance, Metro system, pickpockets, backpack, common sense, selling random stuff, gondola, east side of the city, mountains, beautiful views, echo BC, bicycle, bike share program, green logo, docs, annual pass, maintenance issue, bike lanes, Metro bus, Metro buses, red logo, accordion buses, main streets, covered bus stations, pedestrian bridge, kiosks, RTP, passenger transport network, green buses, diesel buses, normal lanes, tren Ligero, electric light rail train, three pesos. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support
Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says a man died after a detective threw a cooler at him as he was fleeing a drug bust on a scooter. Meanwhile, people on Roosevelt Island can now use OMNY instead of their Metrocard to ride the tram. Also, New York City's Summer Streets initiative holds its final Summer Streets for 2023 tomorrow] in Brooklyn and The Bronx.
In this episode, I share the three different ways that I was able to survive off of breaking. When you find something you love, and that's all you want to do, there's nothing wrong with monetizing a portion of it so that he can fund the passion of it. When I first started breaking, I was a teenager, and all I needed was to be able to get a MetroCard to go to practice, buy a turkey cheese, lettuce, tomato mayonnaise on a roll sandwich, and get into the jams. As I got older, and became a father with major responsibilities, and then had to expand my resources and figure out different ways to stay consistent with my income so that I can provide for my family without having to give up my dreams. So I utilize my skills and did what I had to do so that I can be the best father I can be while maintaining my aspirations and breaking in this podcast, I share the ins and outs, the ups and downs, along with some tips and tools that may help you in a similar situation. I hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bboygravity/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bboygravity/support
When I ran my Metrocard through the turnstile, it came up Insufficient Funds and I frowned and looked around for the machines to fill it up. (I was not in my usual station so it wasn't immediately obvious.) As I walked away, I heard this police officer call me back. There'd been three of them lounging by the turnstiles and one of them had come forward and was offering to swipe me in. I was baffled but not about to argue. He told me to have a nice day and off I went, very confused. As I rode home, I tried to work out why this might have happened. It did not feel like he was hitting on me in any way, so it wasn't a pick-up move. Was it an attempt to rehabilitate the reputation of the NYPD with leftie radicals like myself? I didn't think so. I don't think the NYPD is at all worried about what we think of them. I'm pretty sure this guy doesn't know or care that I'm very interested in defunding the police. To read more of The Free Ride Mystery visit the Songs for the Struggling Artist blog. This is Episode 331 Song: Free Ride Image by SoFuego via Pixabay To support this podcast: Give it 5 stars in Apple Podcasts. Write a nice review! Rate it wherever you listen or via: https://ratethispodcast.com/strugglingartist Join my mailing list: www.emilyrainbowdavis.com/ Like the blog/show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SongsfortheStrugglingArtist/ Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/emilyrdavis Or buy me a coffee on Kofi: http://ko-fi.com/emilyrainbowdavis or PayPal me: https://www.paypal.me/strugglingartist Follow me on Twitter @erainbowd Me on Mastodon - @erainbowd@podvibes.co Me on Hive - @erainbowd Instagram and Pinterest Tell a friend! Listen to The Dragoning here (it's my audio drama) and support via Ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/messengertheatrecompany As ever, I am yours, Emily Rainbow Davis
The NYC Metropolitan Transit Authority is celebrating the release of Dolly Parton's Greatest Hits Collection—Diamonds and Rhinestones—by issuing a special MetroCard. All you NYC Dolly fans be on the lookout. But first, a Catholic cemetery in Ohio erased the date of when a gay couple legally married from a tombstone. While the cemetery leadership later apologized, they still did not address how such a thing could happen. Finally, British Virgin Atlantic airlines has instituted a relaxed dress code that allows flight crews to dress in clothing that best represents them and allows for their preferred pronouns on name badges.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbStitcher: bit.ly/1N97ZquGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVWPandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio
2:09:42 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Backyard fairs, El Cheapo, out of cigars, Macanudo, comic strips, Trailer Park Boys, Michael Jackson, Wahaka Mezcal, new liquor stores, Staten Island, MetroCard, The Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, Rick & Morty, Phish at Dick’s, cheapo3mo, WarioWare: Get It Together!, Marble Madness II […]
2:09:42 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Backyard fairs, El Cheapo, out of cigars, Macanudo, comic strips, Trailer Park Boys, Michael Jackson, Wahaka Mezcal, new liquor stores, Staten Island, MetroCard, The Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, Rick & Morty, Phish at Dick’s, cheapo3mo, WarioWare: Get It Together!, Marble Madness II […]
Szef MTA Janno Lieber, podczas spotkania z mediami lokalnymi, przedstawił plan powrotu metra nowojorskiego do pełnego funkcjonowania oraz powiedział o staraniach dokonywanych w celu polepszenia bezpieczeństwa w metrze. Obecnie, średnio 5 milionów osób dziennie korzysta z metra - to stan porównywalny do tego sprzed pandemii. Ważnym elementem spotkania było przedstawienie OMNY - czyli bezdotykowego systemu płacenia za przejazd metrem. OMNY będzie jedyną akceptowaną formą płatności za metro w NYC od 2024 roku. System OMNY akceptuje bezdotykową płatność za pośrednictwem karty kredytowej, tzw. elektronicznego portfela w telefonie czy zegarku lub karty OMNY. System ten pracuje we wszystkich metrach i autobusach zarządzanych przez MTA. Kartę OMNY można zakupić w wybranych punktach sprzedaży, a także, tam można je załadować gotówką. Listę miejsc możecie sprawdzić tutaj: https://omny.info/retail-locations System płatności OMNY jest realizowany poprzez terminale w stacjach metra - wystarczy "dotknąć" terminal kartą kredytową, aplikacją elektronicznego portfela w telefonie lub właśnie kartą OMNY i automatycznie pobrana zostanie płatność za przejazd. Wystarczy, że terminal dotkniesz nawet portfelem, w którym znajduje się Twoja karta płatnicza. Jak powiedział szef MTA, z systemu tego korzysta już 30% osób podróżujących metrem i autobusami MTA.Od lutego testowany jest również program oszczędnościowy dla użytkowników OMNY - po 12-tym przejeździe w danym tygodniu, wszystkie następne przejazdy w tym tygodniu są za darmo (od poniedziałku do niedzieli). MTA podało, że program jest dużym sukcesem - już ponad 168 tysięcy podróżujących uzyskało darmowe przejazdy, co pozwoliło im na zaoszczędzenie w sumie 1 miliona dolarów w pierwszym miesiącu programu.
YERRR!! This is episode six of the Off The Dome Podcast. This week Lani and Yesus discuss how it all started on Bond Street. If it wasn't for Noho Secret Society, there wouldn't be any pins! Without the community, there wouldn't be any lines or any battles! Y'all did that!!! As usual, the weekly segments such as Pickups, Sleeper Hats of the week, ‘What's Your Fit???”, PANIC HAT OF THE WEEK, Worst Hat of the Week, and "Look Into the Past” get covered as well. In Sneakers & Streetwear Australian skate shop PASS~PORT is collabing with Nike SB on a hiking boot-inspired Dunk High. JJJound & New Balance release a new collab on the 990v3 LANI GOT THE JJJOUND BAPES!!! The new Pistachio colorway of the “Passport” UnionLA x Nike Dunk Low collaboration is releasing. Possibly a pop-up in New York?? Palace x Detroit Tigers capsule collection is releasing soon. Hat & Pin News Hat Club's upcoming “Tropicana” Tampa Bay Rays fitted is gonna cause PANIC Hat Club's MetroCard pack leaked by FittedNotify Manolo collab'd with MyFitteds on a SpeakerBoxxx/Love Below inspired pack MyFitteds GTA Pack is looking, suspect Is the Ichiro Seattle Mariners Fitted gonna cause panic??? And so much more! Follow the “Off The Dome Podcast” on Instagram!!! Follow Jonathan on Instagram!!! Follow Jelani on Instagram!!!
For episode 84 and the first narrowcast of 2021, I'd like to take a few moments to discuss the SLEAZY SIDE of the streaming radio sector. To wit, the heavy-handed attempts of one disreputable label, Kindly Cock Records, to influence the programming of this show. Unlike most of you, I've got something called ETHICS -- not to be confused with a no longer in vogue skate shoe --- and it will take much, more than an all expenses paid junket* to see the Brooklyn Nets host a COVID-depleted Los Angeles Clippers lineup on New Year's Day to get me to play your latest (dubious) conceptual work. You can send me "TERRENCE MANN > JUWANNA MANN" texts all night long, IT'S NOT GONNA HAPPEN.* - MetroCard, bottled water, nosebleed seat
New episode of the TMI pod for your weekly needs! We went to talking about the New Years ball drop, Cardi not letting her daughter listen to "WAP", the MTA cutting off the Metrocard in 2023, having your death announced too early, and much more! Check in with us every Wednesday to catch the latest episodes on all your podcast platforms and also make sure you check out our latest episode through youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCBGdP7ZdHCEvnUeJsUO2Oag Follow us on Instagram: @toomuch.internet @ThankYouEddin @KarinaIsGonnaBeOk @TheTMIPod (Twitter)
On the last day of 2020, New York City's Metro Transit Authority announced that it has finished its roll out of contactless payment systems. With the addition of a final stop in Brooklyn, every MTA subway station and bus in the five boroughs now sports the OMNY “Tap and Go” system. We got an early […]
At some point you’ve had $0 in your bank account. In this episode our host, Amy (@amyfried) discusses with Caitlin Jones (@caitlinjones) how she went from being broke to financial stability by focusing on her optimizing her schedule and increasing her value while marketing her skills as a fitness professional, and a real estate agent. Amy discusses insecurities with money, and the fear she experienced after losing 2 jobs. This story includes a stolen credit card and stolen, a stint on MasterChef, and professional dancing for the Brooklynettes. We’ve cried at least once over money so you’ll probably feel seen. We’re giving away free stickers! Follow and DM @havegoodcrypod on Instagram to get them!WARNING: We are not financial advisors, we are just talking about our experiences so dont hold us to it. Just please don’t sue us. Thank you in advance :)
In this episode of the Lay the Course Podcast, we sit down with Italia Elena and discuss her work in the world of copywriting.Italia Elena is a born and raised Brooklynite that got her start copywriting for a boutique ad agency in Manhattan. Fast forward to today, she's traded in her Metrocard and her daily commute to run her copywriting agency from home (usually in pajamas). She serves high-ticket coaches and business owners who are ready to launch six-figure funnels for their latest offers and make bank! To find out more about Italia, you can find her at italiaelenah.com on her Facebook page, Ad Copy With Italia Elena, or by joining her Facebook group The High-Touch Copywriter.Follow us for more inspiring stories from women in business at:Instagram: @laythecoursepodcast or @velacreativecoFacebook: Vela Creative Co.Website: velacreativeco.comHost: Kelsey StineProduced by: Vela Creative Co.Credits: Production & Editing by Kelsey Stine, Sarah Miller and Trevor Stine, Artwork by Alyssa Tanner
Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about coronavirus (COVID-19) data, MetroCard distribution for public and non-public school students and the Staten Island Mall plans to reopen next week.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
New York, New York, it's a hell of a baseball town where local Mets and Yankees fans ride in a hole in the ground (hopefully wearing masks while practicing social distancing). The subway system has run parallel with New York City's baseball history for well over a century. In fact, five score and sixteen years ago local fans via the city's new subway system begin commuting to the Polo Grounds and Washington Park in Brooklyn. Before long fans are third-railing their way to Ebbets Field and Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium decades later. Today's commute to the new modern parks is no different. However, Major League Baseball is doing its damndest to impose change upon the game and its fans. This begs the question: is it worth swiping a MetroCard be it to River Avenue or Rosevelt Avenue in order to see a seven inning ballgame? This is sure to spark a rather intense debate on Sunday evening's 64th episode of a Metsian Podcast. Longtime friend of the show, The Coop is back! Together with Sam, Rich, and Mike, they'll recap the five game Subway Series that was between Bronx and Queens; opine on the latest ownership developments; tap into their respective inner GM as the trade deadline approaches and jump into the time machine back to the year 1964, and revisit players who've worn number sixty-four through Mets history. Tonight's show kicks off at 8:00pm (EST), sharp! You're more than welcome to call 646-787-1919 with your comments and opinions.
New York, New York, it's a hell of a baseball town where local Mets and Yankees fans ride in a hole in the ground (hopefully wearing masks while practicing social distancing). The subway system has run parallel with New York City's baseball history for well over a century. In fact, five score and sixteen years ago local fans via the city's new subway system begin commuting to the Polo Grounds and Washington Park in Brooklyn. Before long fans are third-railing their way to Ebbets Field and Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium decades later. Today's commute to the new modern parks is no different. However, Major League Baseball is doing its damndest to impose change upon the game and its fans. This begs the question: is it worth swiping a MetroCard be it to River Avenue or Rosevelt Avenue in order to see a seven inning ballgame? This is sure to spark a rather intense debate on Sunday evening's 64th episode of a Metsian Podcast. Longtime friend of the show, The Coop is back! Together with Sam, Rich, and Mike, they'll recap the five game Subway Series that was between Bronx and Queens; opine on the latest ownership developments; tap into their respective inner GM as the trade deadline approaches and jump into the time machine back to the year 1964, and revisit players who've worn number sixty-four through Mets history. Tonight's show kicks off at 8:00pm (EST), sharp! You're more than welcome to call 646-787-1919 with your comments and opinions.
OneGoal's Rich Robinson has Three Things to Know About... CUNY Start CUNY Start is a program designed to support students who haven’t quite met the math, reading and writing requirements for CUNY’s associates degree programs. CUNY Start participants enroll in either a full or part-time one semester program that helps students prepare for college-level coursework and to meet CUNY’s proficiency milestones prior to starting credit-bearing courses. This program saves students money because you don’t have to pay tuition or use your financial aid for the program. There is a $75 fee, which includes all textbooks and materials and a free Metrocard. For students who only need math support, there is a program called Math Start that is only $35. Students in CUNY Start have direct access to the ASAP program, which provides free Metrocards and books, academic advisement and free tuition to any student who receives at least one dollar of financial aid.
On this liberating and free spirited episode the guys bring a special guest and a high school friend of the podcast Roger Alvarez. Sharing wise youngster stories, the guys interview Roger and get to discuss how women are the key to happiness, how being a hoe is the elixir of life and we reveal our monthly Metrocard raffle winner! Ready, set, HOE! Lace up your kicks and enjoy the show! Special Guest: Roger Alvarez - Instagram: @rogersaid Twitter: @RogerSaid Snapchat: @RogerSaid
Join Brad and Tom as they yak about choking hazards, fair fares, film budgets, pyramid schemes, a certain wealthy presidential candidate, broker fees (again), estate jewelry, raging, napster, eating clean, and, most importantly, if they're any closer to being friends. Relevant links below. Email: bradandtomarefriends@gmail.com Twitter: @bradandtompod Michael Bloomberg Ruins Another Thing Why Don't Cereal Boxes Have Prizes Anymore? What Happened to the Winner of McDonald's $1 Million Flexi-Disc Contest? The McDonald's Song (YouTube) How to get a half-priced MetroCard from the city’s Fair Fares program The Neon Skyline by Andy Shauf (Bandcamp) Tom Morello talks Rage Against The Machine ticket pricing and scalpers Eric Bischoff Reveals Contract Details & How Much He Paid For Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Voodoo Child’ To Use In NWO Theme Sorry, Renters: You Still Have to Pay Brokers’ Fees for Now ‘The Daily’ host Michael Barbaro splits from husband, dating female producer The economics of streaming is making songs shorter LeBron James ‘has the worst f–king diet ever:’ Tristan Thompson How ultra-processed food took over your shopping basket
En este primer podcast de 2020 hablamos de OMNY, el nuevo sistema de pago y acceso mediante tecnología NFC que se está implementanto en el sistema de transporte público de Nueva York.Feed para suscribirse al podcast: http://www.spreaker.com/user/7494944/episodes/feedGoogle Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/Idrycv6ghsga4qttxahulpnywee?t=Un_minuto_en_Nueva_YorkEscucha el programa por streaming:Radio Viajera https://www.radioviajera.com/Email para enviar audios de cara al podcast 200: unminutoennuevayork@gmail.comMétodos de contacto:email: unminutoennuevayork@gmail.comWeb: http://un-minuto-en-nueva-york.tumblr.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unminutoennuevayorkpodcastTwitter: @unminutoenNYInstagram: @unminutoennuevayorkSintonía del podcast: Cold Water Effect-It´s Alright (https://www.jamendo.com/artist/372298/coldwatereffect)Creative Commons cc-nd / cc-nc / cc-byLos fondos sonoros del podcast son obra de Podington BearCreative Commons cc-nc / cc-by
En este primer podcast de 2020 hablamos de OMNY, el nuevo sistema de pago y acceso mediante tecnología NFC que se está implementanto en el sistema de transporte público de Nueva York. Feed para suscribirse al podcast: http://www.spreaker.com/user/7494944/episodes/feed Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Idrycv6ghsga4qttxahulpnywee?t=Un_minuto_en_Nueva_York Escucha el programa por streaming: Radio Viajera https://www.radioviajera.com/ Email para enviar audios de cara al podcast 200: unminutoennuevayork@gmail.com Métodos de contacto: email: unminutoennuevayork@gmail.com Web: http://un-minuto-en-nueva-york.tumblr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unminutoennuevayorkpodcast Twitter: @unminutoenNY Instagram: @unminutoennuevayork Sintonía del podcast: Cold Water Effect-It´s Alright (https://www.jamendo.com/artist/372298/coldwatereffect) Creative Commons cc-nd / cc-nc / cc-by Los fondos sonoros del podcast son obra de Podington Bear Creative Commons cc-nc / cc-by
In our last episode of the decade, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the Dellin Betances signing and Wrestle Kingdom 14.
Host Emily Scott tries her hand at a one-woman holiday show! With the help of some absent regular contributors, she discusses the plan to expand NYC's "Fair Fares" discount MetroCard program, an Impeachment update, an agreement among colleges to allow increased competition for applicants, and some world/music news. She also presents a few pre-recorded pieces, including "At Night I Fly" and "Wild Bird Fund: Tour of NYC's only bird rehab facilities," both by Objection's very own Matthew Schneeman, and an excerpt from local activist show Mobilize.
Sharon and Sean tackle a trending topic in this episode - the New York Time's interactive digital post about the NYC subway map. Check it out for yourself here and see if your favorite parts of it align with Sharon & Sean's - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/02/nyregion/nyc-subway-map.html The whole feature takes less than 10 minutes to get through, and it's guaranteed to be some of the best 10 minutes of your day (besides the minutes you spend listening to this episode, of course)! Before they dive into the NYT's super cool subway map feature, Sharon and Sean catch up on how they spent their Thanksgiving weekends, which of course mostly involves Sharon talking about hers. Sharon is justified in dominating this conversation as she watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade irl, and witnessed firsthand as Ronald McDonald wreaked havoc. She is also reminded of an illogical MetroCard quirk based on the experience of her international visitor, former Subway Sagas guest, Victorrrrria! (@victoriamartinezbarrera) During News of the Week, Sharon shares a New York Times article about a full Thanksgiving dinner on the L train, and Sean discusses a non-NYT article about the deal the MTA recently struck with its major union. Also, Sharon and Sean disagree about a nostalgic treat.
SERIES - NYC Stories: In this series episode, The Art of the Metrocard Swipe talks about the (CBD) Careful, Slow, and Deliberate swiper, the (CE) Crisp, Efficient swiper and the (IFBP) insufficient fare /“boundary pusher” swiper. Your metrocard swipe style tells all. Swipe with heart, or go home. --- #voicetalent #audio #storytelling #podcast #narration #audiobook #podsincolor #NaPodPoMo
Last week, I started out with a quick measles update saying that the outbreak has mostly subsided, but I want to reiterate how important it is to get yourself and any young children vaccinated before the next outbreak begins. Israel-based Ynetnews revealed this week that a 43-year-old flight attendant who had contracted measles while working on the New York to Tel Aviv route for Israeli airline El Al died this week after a long hospital stay. Rotem Amitai was a mother of three who fell ill and was admitted to a hospital in Israel, where there has been a serious ongoing measles outbreak. She had only received one dose of the measles vaccination and was therefore still susceptible to the disease. In the United States, one does of vaccine is usually administered when a child turns one year old and a second is administered before the child enters school, and in city data, 46 of the total 653 measles cases in this year's outbreak were children or adults who had only received one does of the vaccine. El Al Airlines now requires all flight attendants to be vaccinated against the disease, and it's believed that people flying home from overseas trips and returning to communities in Williamsburg and upstate in Rockland County were the initial sources of New York's current measles outbreaks. 16 years ago on August 14, 2003 — A cascading power outage plunges millions into darkness across the northeast — What began as a damaged power line and a software malfunction in Ohio led to overloaded equipment throughout the interconnected power system stretching from Canada into the northeast United States. The power surge from Ohio triggered safety systems across the region, creating what is thought to have been the most widespread outage in both United States and Canadian history and the second-most-widespread in the world. It took around two days for all overloaded components to be checked and brought back online, with some smaller areas remaining without power for nearly a week. In New York, the city and most of the state were in the dark. Traffic lights were out and elevators and the subway were stopped, leaving many commuters in need of emergency evacuation and with no way to reach their homes as night began to fall. Some stayed in office buildings, on the floors of generous co-workers who lived nearby, or even slept outside, while others attempted to walk home or catch a ride on a bus or taxi, turning Manhattan's bridges into one-way exits. Update: The suspect was taken into custody around 1am on August 17th — Police are still looking for a possible suspect in Friday morning's bomb scare where two empty rice cookers were left in the Fulton Street subway station downtown. The proximity of the station to many government offices and the sheer number of commuters that pass through the station during morning rush hour, the area was quickly evacuated and subway lines were disrupted beginning around 7:30am. Police found the large silver rice cookers to be empty and deemed the situation safe, but a third, identical rice cooker was then found next to a city trash can in Chelsea at Seventh and 16th. The rice cookers were empty, and they may have been intended as hoax devices to cause disruption. Police released stills from security camera footage showing a white man in his 20s or 30s with dark, curly hair and a distinctive tattoo on his outer forearm, and described him as a person of interest. After seeing the security camera footage, a West Virginia man identified the person as his son, who may have recently been pan-handling in the city. No further info has been released and the police are still searching for the suspect as of this recording. Although the incident brings to mind the Chelsea pressure-cooker bombing of 2016, there have also been recent scares from abandoned rice cookers, one found in a suitcase in Midtown at a 6 Train station in 2017 and another in an F Train station on the Lower East Side in 2018. 42 years ago on August 22, 1977 — 19-year-old Richard Rodriguez from Staten Island sets a Guinness World Record for longest rollercoaster ride on the Coney Island Cyclone — His record time was 104 hours and 2,350 rides during the 50th anniversary of both the coaster and Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight. Rodriguez would break the record once again 40 years later on a UK coaster with a time of over 405 hours! Here's Rodriguez interviewed in the 1978 film 'Coney Island Cyclone' by Mike Edwards. OMNY, the MTA's new fare-collecting system, sees 1 million uses in just over two months — The new MetroCard replacement is only available at 16 subway stations along the 4/5/6 and on Staten Island buses, but the tap-and-go system reached the 1 million target four times faster than the MTA has predicted. To use the system, you wave a credit or debit card or a cellphone or watch above the glowing panel. The system aims to reduce the waste and complexity of issuing disposable MetroCards since the contactless system uses your payment method directly, just like at a cash register, although there will be a refillable OMNY card once the system expands, and the MetroCard is still scheduled to be used through 2023. According to the MTA, 80% of the OMNY swipes have used mobile wallets where people have added their payment cards to their phone, since very few credit or debit cards have the built-in technology, which is different from the chips that are now seen on some cards. AGBC history: 8 years ago — Blast From The Past: Checker Cab Spotted in the West Village 8 years ago — Volkswagen Traffic Jam on Governor's Island 2 years ago — Eclipse Viewing Info for New York City 8 years ago — Earthquake felt in New York City A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: It also automatically checks MTA data before morning rush hour and sends out notifications if there are delays on any subway lines, LIRR or MetroNorth trains, and bridges and tunnels. Follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts. Park of the day Putnam Triangle Parks Events FlyNYC Kite Festival in Riverside Park South — Learn to fly a kite or just enjoy the view as decorative kites take to the skies above the Hudson River at Pier I in Riverside Park South across from 70th Street in Manhattan. If you have your own kite, bring it along, or a limited number of free kites will be available for children to try. Saturday, August 17, 2019 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Concert Calendar Here's the AGBC Concert Calendar for the upcoming week: Joyce Manor and Saves the Day are playing Webster Hall on Friday, August 16th. The Catenary Wires, jeanines, and Pale Lights are playing Berlin on Friday, August 16th. MORRIE's Solitude and KIYOHARU's Elegy, Morrie, and 清春 are playing Joe's Pub on Friday, August 16th. Beck, Cage the Elephant, and Spoon are playing Forest Hills Stadium on Saturday, August 17th. C. Tangana, Chaos in the CBD, deem spencer, Mike, and Sho Madjozi are playing MoMA PS1 on Saturday, August 17th. Bleeding Through, Sentinels + more at The Kingsland, Bleeding Through, Indrid Cold, Sentinels, and The Fallen Prodigy are playing The Kingsland on Saturday, August 17th. Rose Gold the Musical, Kitty, Ricky Eat Acid, and Vverevvolf are playing Mercury Lounge on Saturday, August 17th. Ex Hex and Frankie and the Witch Fingers are playing Industry City Courtyard on Saturday, August 17th. Slaughter Beach, Dog and Cave People are playing The Bowery Ballroom on Saturday, August 17th. Bardo Pond and Sunburned Hand of the Man are playing Mercury Lounge on Saturday, August 17th. Cinema Cinema, Descender, Fashion Week, Frail Body, and Marée noire are playing Saint Vitus Bar on Sunday, August 18th. The 5.6.7.8's and Metalleg are playing Brooklyn Bazaar on Sunday, August 18th. Sidney Gish is playing Elsewhere on Monday, August 19th. Sidney Gish is playing Elsewhere on Tuesday, August 20th. Squeeze is playing Bergen Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, August 20th. KISS is playing Barclays Center in Boerum Hill on Tuesday, August 20th at 7pm. Mark Knopfler is playing Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side on Tuesday, August 20th at 8pm. Squeeze is playing Bergen Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, August 20th at 8pm. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Bedouin Soundclash are playing Webster Hall on Wednesday, August 21st. Tame Impala and Velvet Negroni are playing Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, August 21st. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones with Bedouin Soundclash is playing Webster Hall in Noho / Union Square on Wednesday, August 21st at 7pm. Tame Impala with Velvet Negroni is playing Madison Square Garden in Midtown West / Chelsea / Hudson Yards on Wednesday, August 21st at 8pm. Mark Knopfler is playing Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side on Wednesday, August 21st at 8pm. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is playing Brooklyn Bowl in Downtown Brooklyn on Wednesday, August 21st at 8pm. Pat Benatar with Neil Giraldo is playing St. George Theatre in St. George / Tompkinsville on Wednesday, August 21st at 8pm. Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. New York Fact Here's something you may not have known about New York: Hangman's Elm at the northwest corner of Washington Square Park is believed to be the oldest living tree in Manhattan, at more than 300 years old Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 97°F on August 20, 1955 Record Low: 52°F on August 22, 1895 Weather for the week ahead: Possible light rain tomorrow through Wednesday, with high temperatures peaking at 92°F on Monday. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com
We’ve analyzed New York City's top tourist passes to help you figure out which—if any—is right for you. You might just discover that the only NYC pass you need is a MetroCard for riding the subway.
OMNY arrives with a bang, as the MTA has rolled out its open-loop tap-and-go fare payment technology that will replace the MetroCard. But what exactly does this fare payment system of the future do? And when will New Yorkers get their unlimited OMNY passes? Al Putre, the executive director of the MTA's New Fare Payment Program, joins me to talk all things OMNY.
Kick It with Donna episode – 68 Ever wonder why you do things that make sense at the time and in hindsight make no sense at all? I’m sharing an experience today that helped me learn that I am not always right. Show Notes: Through the process of healing myself from the inside out, I am discovering parts of me that are not so pretty. It isn’t easy to look at myself and find truth in the ugly. However, I’m finding that it gets easier with more practice. How do I learn and grow unless I do the dirty work first? Three years ago, I took my son and his girlfriend to New York City for a week. We stayed in a boutique hotel not far from Times Square. Seeing the 9/11 Memorial Museum was very sobering. Most of the time we took Uber, but we did get a Metrocard to take the subway. How do you visit NYC and not get on the subway? I bought show tickets for Humans. My son was late (he’s always late) which made us all late to the show by 5 minutes. They would not let us in. This ruined the night. I came home from this trip annoyed and frustrated and shared that frustration with my daughter via text. I planned on talking to my son about it in my own time when the spirit moved me. After we returned, I took my son to Mattress Firm to buy him a new mattress. My daughter texted me and asked what I was doing. I told her. She couldn’t understand why I would buy my son something when I was pissed off at him. This made me angry because I felt it was none of her business. Truth be told, she called me out on my own shit and I was angry at her for it. This is what happens when I respond out of anger. Instead of looking inward, I lashed out at her. Why? I wasn’t willing or able to come down on my son for his shit. This is a long story for a podcast on another day. This anger at my daughter lasted for quite a while. It was a few months ago that I apologized to her for taking out my inability to deal with my son on her. She was very forgiving and appreciated that I came clean on this. I hope my honesty and forthcoming resonates with you in some way. We all have our shit that we throw on others because we don’t want to dig deep into ourselves and address a problem, The truth hurts. The only one who can fix you is YOU.
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If you are a New York-based business and would be interested in sponsoring our podcasts, visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. 106 years ago on April 24, 1913 — The Woolworth Building opens, becoming the tallest building in the world for 17 years 122 years ago in 1897, on what would have been Grant's 75th birthday, Grant's tomb is first dedicated 230 years ago on April 30, 1789 — George Washington was inaugurated as the first U.S. President at Federal Hall on Wall Street "Babe Ruth Day" is held at Yankee Stadium Macy's in talks to build 1.2M sf office tower atop Herald Square flagship. 79 years ago on April 28, 1940 — 'Pennsylvania 6-5000' is first recorded by the Glenn Miller Orchestra — Here's the Ithaca High School Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Bill Makin performing Pennsylvania 6-5000 for their winter concert in 2016 New York City Missing Persons Day 80 years ago on April 30, 1939 — The first New York World's Fair opens at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park — Bowery Boys podcast on World's Fair history MTA posted a Twitter thread with info on upcoming L Train changes — If you're an L-train rider, get in touch at agreatbigcity.com/contact and let us know how you're dealing with the changes and if the delays have changed your routine. Check your special blue MetroCard this week for a chance to win a trip to Hawaii May 1, 1931 — The Empire State Building Officially Opens for Business — Empire State Building Run-Up Some updates on the attempted attack at St. Patrick's Cathedral April 26 in History: Bouncing Baby Boy Bombed! A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. A Great Big City is more than a news blog. Did you know that every day, AGBC automatically checks the lighting schedule for the Empire State Building and sends out an alert at sundown, letting you know how the building will be lit and what the lights represent. Park of the day Captain Rivera Playground Brooklyn Botanic cherry blossom festival — Sakura Matsuri 2019: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossom Festival Concert Calendar Danava, Dommengang, Elder, Mirror Queen, Monolord, The Atomic Bitchwax, The Skull, Windhand, and Worshipper are playing The Well on Friday, April 26th. Pup, Diet Cig, and ratboy are playing Brooklyn Steel on Friday, April 26th. Orville Peck is playing Elsewhere on Friday, April 26th. Hot Water Music, Errortype:11, and Iron Chic are playing Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday, April 26th. Now, Now, Daddy Issues, and Foxing are playing Warsaw on Friday, April 26th. Kris Kristofferson is playing City Winery on Sunday, April 28th. Will Haven, Architect, Locked In A Vacancy, and Nerveshatter are playing Saint Vitus Bar on Sunday, April 28th. Neotheater Album Release Show and AJR are playing The Bowery Ballroom on Monday, April 29th. Sasami is playing Elsewhere on Tuesday, April 30th. The Mountain Goats and shana cleveland are playing Brooklyn Steel on Tuesday, April 30th. Kalmah, Vreid, and Winter Nights are playing Gramercy Theater on Tuesday, April 30th. Stephen Malkmus is playing 92nd Street Y on Tuesday, April 30th. Patti Smith is playing Webster Hall on Wednesday, May 1st. Infest, Scapegoat, and The Fight are playing The Kingsland on Friday, May 3rd. Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. Did you know? Here's something you may not have known about New York: One World Trade Center is the tallest building in NYC, the second-tallest building, 432 Park Avenue, actually has a higher roof since Midtown is at a higher elevation Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 92°F on April 26, 2009 Record Low: 29°F on April 23, 1872 Weather for the week ahead: Rain on Friday through next Tuesday, with high temperatures falling to 61°F on Monday. This week, UV levels are starting to climb into the High and Very High categories, so now is the time to start protecting your skin and eyes from ultraviolet radiation, which will be higher during the Summer months. Look for a skin protectant that is at least SPF 50 and labeled as "broad spectrum" and wear sunglasses if you'll be venturing outside the shadowy caverns of Midtown. Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes, Google Play, or Player FM, Overcast, Pocket Casts, or listen to each episode on the podcast pages at agreatbigcity.com/podcast. If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review wherever you're listening and visit our podcast site to see show notes and extra links for each episode. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com
Sharon & Sean are runnin' on fumes after a long flight back from Europe and a late night out (guess who was who!
Goodness is the only investment that never fails.善良是唯一永不破产的投资。[ Henry David Thoreau│梭罗 ]搭乘地下鐵Can I use this MetroCard to get in? 我可以使用捷运卡进入吗？My MetroCard doesn't work. 我的捷运卡不能用。We will issue a replacement. 我们将替您换发一张。I saw a suspicious item on the train. 我在列车上看到可疑物品。Could you tell me where the emergency exit is?你能告诉我紧急逃生出口在哪裡吗？Should I stay in the train or get off? 我应该待在车上或下车？All passengers, please remain in the train.请全部乘客待在车上。
Goodness is the only investment that never fails.善良是唯一永不破产的投资。[ Henry David Thoreau│梭罗 ]搭乘地下鐵Can I use this MetroCard to get in? 我可以使用捷运卡进入吗？My MetroCard doesn't work. 我的捷运卡不能用。We will issue a replacement. 我们将替您换发一张。I saw a suspicious item on the train. 我在列车上看到可疑物品。Could you tell me where the emergency exit is?你能告诉我紧急逃生出口在哪裡吗？Should I stay in the train or get off? 我应该待在车上或下车？All passengers, please remain in the train.请全部乘客待在车上。
Goodness is the only investment that never fails.善良是唯一永不破产的投资。[ Henry David Thoreau│梭罗 ]搭乘地下鐵Can I use this MetroCard to get in? 我可以使用捷运卡进入吗？My MetroCard doesn't work. 我的捷运卡不能用。We will issue a replacement. 我们将替您换发一张。I saw a suspicious item on the train. 我在列车上看到可疑物品。Could you tell me where the emergency exit is?你能告诉我紧急逃生出口在哪裡吗？Should I stay in the train or get off? 我应该待在车上或下车？All passengers, please remain in the train.请全部乘客待在车上。
TLT59: Aira Agent assistance with Libsyn; receipt of my new Metrocard;; Maria's new iPhone SE; a brief demo of the Microspeak digital recorder; formatting an SD Card for the Victor Reader Stream player; an Amazon annoyance and The Chaos (also known as Eng
Bank card update; JAWS OCR to the rescue; MetroCard madness; Airacast not in QCast and a brief introduction to Microsoft Excel.
Thoughts on attending Hadley's first Writer's Circle;Google Home mini's false start; Changing Maria's Apple ID; Finding apps on the home screen; MetroCard bus meetup;Converting WMA to MP3; Lynnette's Latest Listens and Controlling Yourself in MSWord from
Die Weihnachtsfolge Humoralpathologie 2018!Ist wirklich schon wieder ein Jahr vergangen, seit dem letzten Podcast? Wenn das so weitergeht, kommt gefühlt also schon morgen die Weihnachtsfolge 2019. Dann hoffentlich in etwas ausgewogenerer Tonqualität, denn da hatten wir dieses Mal leider ein wenig Pech. Trotzdem haben wir einige interessante Themen besprechen können und es sollte hoffentlich für jede und jeden etwas dabei sein in dieser ganzheitlichen Podcasterfahrung.Es ging unter anderem um Instagram, soziale Medien, Transvestigationen, gefälschte Tiere, Vereinsgründungen für die begehrte Metrocard, Kinderbücher, Bücherkinder, Philipp Lahm und Trockeneis.Außerdem wurden zwei Ursprungsnamen gechannelt: Prismogu & Mio-SpayonSendet Anregungen, Fragen und andere Kommentare an: humoralpathologie@gmail.com und erhaltet einen kostenlosen Ursprungsnamen - Gerne auch via Twitter (an @ZunZunChao). Außerdem bei Twitter: @timschierbaum @Benkei2000 @beccatosaurus.Besucht uns unter:http://humoralpathologie.de/und beweist Geschmack, indem ihr unserem Podcast auf Facebook ein Thumbs-Up gebthttps://www.facebook.com/humoralpathologieFür die Musik bedanken wir uns bei Revolution Void.Angespielte Tracks: The Modern Divide & Obscure Terrain.Von dem Album “Increase the Dosage”. http://www.revolutionvoid.com/
Emerging from glamorous Art Basel, where we rubbed shoulders with everyone from former Real Housewife Kelly Bensimon to grifting Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, we’re really struggling this week to acclimate to New York's rat and diarrhea-infested subway. In addition to demystifying Miami, on this week’s episode we shut down the hottest toy of the season, Poopsie, and explore the dystopian panopticon overseen by an Elf on the Shelf. Also: the Holland Tunnel struggles with a violent backlash to its holiday decorations; men embrace penis contouring; frenemies are orbiting and employees are ghosting. We respond to an #AskNope query about the merits of sharing business contacts with strangers and offer a hearty #Yup to incoming House Speaker/style icon Nancy Pelosi and a random straphanger who offered Brian a Metrocard. A holiday miracle! HEAR US ON ITUNEShttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-nope/id1312654524?mt=2 SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/07WFZhd5bgY1l1BspArfRJ STITCHER https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/this-week-in-nope BUZZSPROUT http://www.buzzsprout.com/208569 SOUNDCLOUD https://soundcloud.com/user-518735966/tracks OVERCAST https://overcast.fm/itunes1312654524/this-week-in-nope In this week’s episode: Learn more about the hottest toy of the season, a doe-eyed unicorn with loose bowels called Poopsie: https://nypost.com/2018/12/12/unicorn-that-poops-glitter-is-this-years-hot-holiday-toy/ Men are contouring their penises, according to Men’s Health magazine: https://www.menshealth.com/grooming/a19524495/penis-contouring/ Orbiting is the new ghosting: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/08/style/orbiting-dating.html Big #YUP to… Future House Speaker and style icon Nancy Pelosi, for having major BDE: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/12/fashion/nancy-pelosi-coat.html A random tourist in the subway who gave Brian a free metrocard.
En el episodio de hoy vamos a conocer cómo movernos por Buenos Aires con el transporte público. Como toda gran ciudad, Buenos Aires suele ser un caos de tránsito. Sobretodo en los horarios pico de los días de semana. A la mañana rumbo al centro y a la tarde, camino a los barrios y a los suburbios. La gran recomendación es que no alquiles auto. Movete con transporte público, porque será más rápido y más barato. Sabiendo esto, y resignados al tiempo que se pierde viajando, acá vamos con las distintas opciones que tenemos. Lo más cómodo, aunque no precisamente lo más barato, es el taxi. Fácilmente reconocibles, negros con techo amarillo, circulan libremente por la ciudad y los parás simplemente haciéndole una seña al chofer. La llegada de Uber los ha mejorado un poco: hay algunas empresas que tienen una aplicación para teléfonos celulares, donde podés simular el viaje para calcular el costo y también pedir el coche. Te mencionaba recién a Uber y acá tenemos que hacer la aclaración: al momento de grabar este episodio, a fines del 2018, todavía no fue legalizado su funcionamiento en la ciudad de Buenos Aires. Como ha pasado en otros países, está funcionando perfectamente pero aún hay peleas legales, sobretodo por la presión de los taxistas. Seguramente esto cambiará en el futuro, pero no está claro cuándo quedará resuelto. Mientras tanto, funciona. Sigamos con el transporte público. Los colectivos y el subte se pagan con una tarjeta prepaga que se llama SUBE (Sistema único de boleto electrónico). En un ratito te cuento más sobre cómo conseguirla y cómo usarla. El subte es el medio de transporte más rápido para moverte por Buenos Aires, aunque las 6 líneas no cubren toda la ciudad. Las líneas A, B, D y E corren desde los barrios hacia el centro, mientras que las líneas C y H son transversales. Con un mismo pasaje podés hacer todas la combinaciones que quieras. Te decía que es lo más rápido: en cualquier línea te llevará una media hora para hacer de punta a punta. El más masivo, el mejor medio de transporte público, es el colectivo. Hay más de cien líneas de buses que atraviesan la ciudad, en todas direcciones. Están identificados con números y en los últimos años se han implementado una serie de mejoras urbanas, con carriles exclusivos, para agilizar el tráfico. Si te bajás de una línea para combinar con otra vas a tener que volver a pagar el pasaje, aunque hay un sistema de descuentos para viajes con poca diferencia de tiempo. Te contaba antes que los transportes públicos se pagan con la SUBE, parecida a la Oyster de Londres, a la Metrocard de Nueva York o a cualquier otra tarjeta prepaga similar de las grandes ciudades. Es la única manera de pagar el transporte: no se acepta efectivo ni tarjetas de crédito. Sólo SUBE. ¿Cómo la conseguís? Se vende en muchísimos kioscos y negocios de la ciudad. Vas a identificarlos porque tienen en la puerta un cartel con el logo de SUBE. También las conseguís en las mismas estaciones de subte y de trenes. Y es en todos estos lugares donde podés recargarles crédito. La forma de usarla es muy fácil: en colectivos, subtes o trenes, simplemente la apoyás en un lector y el costo del pasaje se te descuenta de tu crédito. En trenes y subtes la usás para cruzar los molinetes, a la entrada de la estación. Y en los colectivos usás los lectores que están directamente arriba del bus. Atención a esto: recordá que no hay manera de cargar la SUBE en las paradas de colectivos. Tenés que agregarle crédito en las estaciones de subte o en los negocios que te decía antes. En las notas del programa te dejamos el mapa de los subtes de Buenos Aires, así como también las líneas de colectivo y los lugares donde conseguir y cargar la SUBE. Buscanos en VuelosDestacados.com/Podcast En la despedida, uno de los grandes referentes del tango: Enrique Santos Discépolo, autor de "Cambalache", una pintura de la idiosincrasia porteña. Pero, en la versión de un rockero: Andrés Calamaro. Y te esperamos de vuelta acá, con el pasaporte al día, para descubrir más sobre Buenos Aires y otras ciudades.
This year I the most grateful for all of the things I lost. I lost my favorite pair of socks in an AirBnB in Brooklyn that I spent 30-days living in because when it was time to pack up and leave, I forgot to grab them from the 8 layers of blankets that I used to keep me warm. I lost muscle on my arms because I traded in many workout sessions for nap sessions (this is something I don't regret). I lost my promise of always meeting deadlines because I never wrote the 50 pages of a new book I told my wonderful book agent I'd write by the end of October (this is something I DO regret). I lost a best friend of 7 years who one day, out of the blue, told me that she didn't want to be friends anymore. Her reason? I still do not know. I lost my temper a couple of times on the people I love the most because they said things that I knew to be true but didn't want to admit that because I'm inherently stubborn, and also, I like to learn things the hard ways (sorry mom). I lost my motivation, some days, to do much more than get out of bed, brush my teeth, and go through the motions of being a human. I lost my desire to care about the little things, like big bugs crawling in the apartment, or a mattress that was less comfortable than sleeping on the ground, or having only cold water in the shower, because living out of a suitcase, in a new home every 30-days, for over a year, breaks you down....in a really good way. I lost $25 at a casino in Colorado Springs, I lost 3 pairs of headphones, I lost a fully loaded MetroCard, I lost a few pounds, then gained them back, then lost them again, then...you get the hint. So why this year am I choosing to be thankful for all that I've lost? Because we all lose things in our lives and some are irreplaceable and other things are past-due to leave, and though we try to hold on and chase and feel resentment, we must move forward, we must eyeball all that we have and be grateful before it too is gone. Before we add it to our list, clean our hands of the past, and learn to inhale the future - even if's not what we imagined it would be. Ps. Happy THANKSGIVING.
We’re live from the Hamptons, where we are shutting down the NYC subway IT department, Nicki Minaj Stans and clapbacks, 30-foot fingernail clippings, the booming veterinary prosthetic testicle business, a child-sized submarine abandoned in a Thai cave, #VanLife, Handmaid’s Tale-branded wine, and the patriotic woodchucks that ate Paul Ryan's car. HEAR US ON ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-nope/id1312654524?mt=2 STITCHER https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/this-week-in-nope SOUNDCLOUD https://soundcloud.com/user-518735966/tracks OVERCAST https://overcast.fm/itunes1312654524/this-week-in-nope Thanks to our sponsor, Ettitude, maker of comfortable, affordable and eco-friendly bamboo bedsheets. Listen to the pod for a special #Nope discount and learn more here: https://www.ettitude.com In this week’s episode: Read about Miguel, the one person with the power to control all the Metrocard vending machines in New York City: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/07/09/can-andy-byford-save-the-subways Learn more about Stan culture and Nicki Minaj’s clapback: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/10/arts/music/nicki-minaj-wanna-thompson-twitter-stans.html See a man who committed to something very important--growing out his fingernails--for 66 years: https://www.npr.org/2018/07/13/628789534/man-with-the-worlds-longest-fingernails-cuts-them-off-after-66-years Find out how you can get fake testicles for your dog: https://www.neuticles.com/ Witness Elon Musk’s ill-fated attempt to rescue kids in a Thai cave by testing a submarine in a Los Angeles swimming pool: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1016110809662066688 Get with the #VanLife: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/04/24/vanlife-the-bohemian-social-media-movement Praise be the Internet for shutting down Handmaid’s Tale wine: https://people.com/tv/the-handmaids-tale-wine/ Big #YUP to… Sandra Oh, the star of BBC America’s “Killing Eve,” and the first Asian woman to be nominated for a best leading actress Emmy. Watch “Killing Eve” here: http://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/killing-eve Sacha Baron Cohen, who’s back at it again, this time posing as a disabled American veteran to expose the GOP’s hypocrisy. Check out his new show, “Who Is America?” premiering on Sunday at 10pm on Showtime: http://www.sho.com/who-is-america?s_cid=pse-wia-12855
Subway Sagas reaches a major milestone - double digits!! (Sorry for the spotty audio quality in this episode- we're not sure what happened but will fix moving forward!) In the 10th episode, Sharon and Sean discuss the MetroCard and its many foibles and nuances. Several loosely related tangents ensue. Also, Sean takes the ferry.
Andrew rambles about the proper technique of swiping your Metrocard, and 6 Smart Reasons to Buy in Williamsburg
About the Episode Fake news is a dangerous construct. It allows people to quickly dismiss facts that don’t mesh with their worldview. Lee Caraher and Anne Green talk about why the truth matters, point out why you should stop using the term ‘fake news’ and argue that the stakes have never been higher to advocate for a communication platform that values ethics and facts. About Anne Anne Green is a 25-year veteran of the communications industry. She kicked off her PR career at Burson-Marsteller in the early 90s, and has been helping to lead and grow the wonderful team at CooperKatz since 1996. She's proud to have partnered with scores of dynamic clients over the years - from her early days on GE and DuPont, to more recent engagements with Memorial Sloan Kettering, Fiserv and Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Just two of her career highlights include unveiling MetroCard for the NYC MTA and launching Virgin Mobile in the U.S. - with the added plus of engaging directly with Sir Richard Branson. In addition to overseeing the agency's strategic direction, growth and operations, Anne serves as a senior counselor to many CooperKatz clients. She is deep into digital and loves the highly-integrated nature of PR work today. And she's a seasoned media and presentation skills coach with a passion for executive training. Anne serves on the board of directors of the PR Council and has collected some nice industry accolades along the way (though that "40 Under 40" seems like a while ago now!). In her personal life, she's a singer married to a drummer and is good at steadily over-committing herself to many great organizations. Key Takeaways The idea of “fake news” has become weaponized. We have responsibilities and values we need to uphold as an industry. The press is not only essential to our jobs as PR professionals, but essential to our society. Have open, intentional, consistent discussions about ethics. Social media is just like every other human institution - it is the best of us, it is the worst of us. It is our job as PR professions to see how it is being used and misused, and what we can do to make it a more communicative platform.
Mike and Charles are back in their command seats with a big bag of brickbats to deliver to all and sundry, from bad headline writers, to stock pundits, to phone sellers, and beyond. The tour of the tech news galaxy starts with the big story of the week -- the launch of the iPhone X and all the usual hysteria that accompanies that, along with news that the iPhone 8 is actually selling just fine (and a theory about why we were told otherwise last week), and a warning about buying your iPhone from Best Buy. Also discussed are Apple's new leather sleeve for the MacBook, a new rant from Mike about entitled Mac owners, balanced with some good news for Mac owners -- new super-fast SSD expansion options from OWC. Also covered in this episode: the latest legal wranglings, from the University of Wisconsin to a re-re-retrial of patent damages from the first Apple vs. Samsung trial (yes, eight years on); the FBI being whiny babies; Apple's smackdown of the "Face ID accuracy reduced" lie; Microsoft kills off the Kinect, and Google needs to work on its QA; and the Amazon CloudCam and (the ill-thought-out) Key idea. The return of the Lightning Round sees more insight on the Cochlear Nucleus 7 hearing implant, Walmart becoming more friendly to Apple products in their IT, Honda's new CarPlay-compatible Gold Wing motorcycle, and news that NYC is replacing the Metrocard with contactless payment systems at last. Last but not least, Mike and Charles take a closer look at insurer John Hancock's offer for a cheap Apple Watch ... and what's behind that. All this and more, cadets, so make sure you have your truth detectors tucked into your utility belts -- the space junk is thick on this orbit!
I hate how society demands how "ME" I have to be. You want "ME?" Cut me in front of a Metrocard machine, yo. It's a twice-a-year thang to get a Metrocard. And I understand panhandling. I get you ain't got cash on hand. I see your failed credit card interaction. Does that give you a ticket to both Metrocard machines without me losing my cool. Yes! Yes, it does. I will play it cool because fucking white people give enough a bad name to this America so like, "I'll forever exisist humanity's jackass." Keep talking, Clifford. This is juxtaposition of the flagrant. Now leave. Shivering. A naturally evolving country of white people left to where they have always belonged: underground in a segment we like to call, "Please, Pretend We Never Happened. Thanks! Kay." Ohhh, if y'all just knew how much I wanted to completely rip apart my body and watch it put itself back together in the pain of frustration. Emotional status on a physical node. Saying I used to scratch Nike symbols into my skin as a kid. Saying anything at all in belief of faith. Humanity crumbling into a dimensional internet that was always fucking here; and I'm the fool: because I really am. Look at me [refer to the above picture]. People not really liking anything but themselves inside on a nice day binging everything they can consume in one heaping pile of trash bags that're memories bestowed upon an afterlife nobody will ever fucking care about because the memory of YOU is worth a fucking wooden nickel with a buffalo on it that's been a burger since 1956, digested into shit, sewage, and is now soil for a money-tree in some region of West China that only dynasty family may enter. Stream below, and subscribe to our podcast here. [00:00] Upgrayedd Smurphy - "Epsilon" [04:05] Darren Keen - "How Polite" [07:50] Laural Halo - "Moontalk" [12:20] Kirt The Flirt - "Back2Biz " [16:35] DIVORCE - "Tea Lizard's Lament" [19:14] Care Bears - "Care Bears Countdown" (Judith Priest Hard Edit) [22:41] Fugitive - "Bebephat" [25:56] Nmesh - Hepatic Portal [31:39] Bloom - VISION (osno1 remixx)
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Hi ppl! We're back together. Again. And because tomorrow is the last day of this year (am I alone in asserting that even though we're all here and alive as evidenced by my writing this and your reading this and therefore truly in no position to complain, some drastic element of the year fucking sucked?), here is an episode about resolutions, not to be confused with goals. Things covered in the episode include: +The fact that this was recorded while I was sitting in the passenger seat of a rental car in Los Angeles +Why following a somewhat tumultuous but overall subservient relationship with resolutions, I don't want to make them anymore +The one time I kept a resolution (hold on to the same Metrocard for one whole year), how it made me feel (fine), and see previous bullet point +My control issues (I'm so vain) +Grief (which is seemingly the only thing I can talk about these days) +Letting go (another theme you might be tired of hearing about) +Abie +How relieving and gratifying it feels to say to yourself, "I think I was an okay human in 2016, so I'm just going to continue on that path in 2017." Take a listen, let me know what you think, and down here by the ~*~girltalk~*~ station that is our comment feed, tell me if you're making a resolution. What is it? If you're not, why not? For what it's worth, you were an okay human in 2016, so if you decide that you're just going to continue to maintain the status quo in 2017, that's completely and utterly fine by me. Self-improvement is great, but being proud of who you are right now -- flaws, hang ups, curious tendencies and all -- that's fucking awesome. Related Stories: We Asked People to Draw Their Goals for 2016 Why Do We Make Resolutions? I Refuse to Feel Bad About My Phone In partnership with TheRealReal; shop today and get a 20% discount with code: ManRepeller. In January only, new and repeat consignors will earn a $100 site credit when they consign 20 or more items across men’s and women’s fashion, fine jewelry and watches, home and art, and kids -- visit The RealReal to learn more. Logo by Kelly Shami - legsny.com/ Edited by Nicholas Quazzy Alexander
This week Ace & Herm read a list of the best, and strangest, Craigslist 'Missed Connection' posts - which turns out to be one of thier favorite lists ever! They also chat about a new controversial Batgirl comic-book varient cover featuring The Joker, and Ace confesses to watching 50 Shades of Grey...Happy St. Patrick's Day! WHAT ARE WE DRINKIN': Dry Irish Stout (Brooklyn Brewery - Brookyn, NY)WOULD YOU RATHER: Never pay for a MetroCard (or public transit pass) ever agian? -OR- Never pay for gas agian?**TWEET YOUR ANSWER: @Podcasterbating** ----------------------------------- // TALK TO US!Follow @Podcasterbating on Instagram and Twitter and 'LIKE' us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/Podcasterbating! Feel free to tweet and message us! ----------------------------------- *Want To Help The Podcast Grow?!Tell your friends the show and remember to search "Podcasterbating" on iTunes to subscribe and leave us a quick review! ---------------------------------- *Have a "Would You Rather" submission or topic suggestion? E-mail Us! Podcasterbating@gmail.com
The polar ice sheets are melting faster than previously expected; upbeat views on science have an ironic downside; he math to avoid futile MetroCard swipes and other gems with iQuantNY; post 5 PointZ, street art still thrives in New York
#33 Pineapple Alex goes to the gym, subway stories, Anna's win at Bingo and honesty, And the board games we used to play... Taryn's trip to D.C. and where is Egypt? And Jeff gets political about Egypt….
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It's a brand-new season of A Way with Words! Grant has big news, too: He's used up his last Metrocard, packed up his belongings, and moved to the Left Coast. He reports on some features of California language there that are already catching his ear. Also in this episode, what's the real meaning of decimate? And what does it mean when someone says don't leave your endgate up?A Wisconsin community is about to open its first dog park. But what to name it? 'Scentral Park'? 'Unleashed'? Martha and Grant try to help.Why do we call a run-down area skid row?A Philadelphia listener has a Yiddish twist on an old palindrome: 'Unable I was ere I saw Elba, nu?''If you're writing out the names of numbers, what three numbers require six e's and no other vowels?' Quiz Guy John Chaneski has the answer in his latest word puzzle.Instead of saying 'Good-bye' or 'So long,' a Hoosier says, his great-grandfather used to say, Don't leave your endgate up. What's up with that?'Are you shining me on?' means 'Are you trying to fool me?' But what does shining have to do with tricking someone?Grant talks about the surprising beauty to be found in, of all things, the names of shantytowns.Rock climbers use the term beta to refer to any information they receive about a route before climbing it. Is it related to beta as in 'beta-testing software'?The word decimate has a grisly etymology. It derives from a Latin military term meaning 'to execute every tenth man in an army unit'--the penalty for a failed mutiny. As a result, some sticklers insist that the English word decimate should be used only to indicate 'destroying a fraction of something' rather than 'destroy completely' or 'utterly wipe out.' Who's right?A Pittsburgh woman reports that when she went away to college, she was surprised to find people correcting her grammar when she'd say things like 'the car needs washed' or 'the kids need picked up.' She wonders if she's been saying it wrong all these years.There's a new Facebook group called People for a Library-Themed Ben & Jerry's Flavor. They say that libraries are awesome, B&J ice cream is tasty, so why not combine the two and convince Ben & Jerry's to produce a new flavor with a library theme? Candidates so far include 'Gooey Decimal System' and 'Rocky Read.' Do you have others? Tell us about it in the forum.A 14 yr-old teenager pronounces the word 'bagel' as BEH-gul, rather than BAY-gul. Her family thinks she's crazy. Who's right?--Get your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Site: http://waywordradio.org.Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2009, Wayword LLC.
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