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adam: Okay, where do I begin? I have lived in Jacksonville for pretty much my entire life. I am 29 years old and I recently moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL which is a much...... Renee: Hi AP & Bayside Watcher - I agree wholeheartedly and there are no arguments here. The entire place is a complete disaster. If you scroll up a little, you'll notice that I've posted several...... Candy: To Tyra
I completely agree with u. When I was at ACHS we had a basketball team that was pretty good. I didn't really follow sports much back then so I could be wrong. I admire...... Tyfoid Kid: Super Cool!! Someone could spend quite a bit of time in Photoshop coming up with this affect. So as far as the camera phone goes this would be "working as designed." ... lastone tbc: yo reno 32.
ja isnt a character in getting up but his graff is in the game
on the free way level.
props to cope, ja and all writers from nyc
yo all you should be proud to write...... Cremation Folks...: "Leave No Trace" springs to mind as the possible creed for humankind. This could possibly be the finest gift we can bestow upon the world and its inhabitants that follow us. ... Va's urban stitching: Nice pic. I got a question after I go to court for 5 charges of vandalism, I was going to start taggin' again and I had picked a name out "Cene" then come to find...... Hey: You bet find one of the coolest places in NY it reminds me crashed plaxes of industrial or urbanic in Ukraine, Kiev and DOnetsk. Very cool... Afroblanco: Ms. Andelman, I agree with Renee, NWhyC and most of the others. Despite all those words you typed, you really didn't say much at all. Like it or not, as the first officially-involved person to...... NWhyC: Here are some more photos. Bear in mind that as it is winter, most of the foliage has died back and you can actually see many of the tombs that are completely lost in the...... Jamie: Hah! reminds me of my old toycam.. it used to scan the same way and made for some very odd photographs... JO: I grew up in good old LJ. It's not all that bad if that's your thing, I got out of there as soon as I could. My parents still live there and they...... Laksay: I agree. Whomever is in charge of this cemetery must know about the condition, and them not doing anything about it is nothing short of an abomination!... Kavod Ha'met: Kavod Ha'met- respect for the dead- is tradition.
What has been allowed to happen to our sacred site here is intolerable. This isn't even just overgrown or slightly forgotten like most old cemeteries. This place is...... chillen...: scrap yard is ok for when you need a quick marker or something, but just get on NJ transit and go 10 minutes over to jersey to a wal-mart or sherman williams or somewhere and...... Great Read: Grew up on 79th & 2nd myself. 86th & 3rd was where I went for near everything growing up: Movies, Gimbels, Papaya King, The Ideal German food counter, Flaming Embers, buying Marzipan for m...... Matthew Goeringer: Scott,
I will admit that Bessie is not the most exciting place in the world; but did you really look around? I don't think that you did. You took pictures of the School and...... chickenrgood: Wow this is fun stuff. I like chickens- sure who doesn't think they are fun to watch and oooh what pretty colors those roosters are! I have been coming to Kauai since the...... Michael: There is a family connected in marriage to mine whose relations are buried there. This family has a business which sits on the stock exchange. Maybe they would be interested to know that...... Nobody: id be more concerned about bankers and politicians adopting a "proposition or morals" before i would concern myself with writers doing it, ha.
but it does raise a point... graf is just like anything else. there...... EvilGentleman: Wait a minute... What the hell does a rooster have to do with guitars? Ok, I think I really need some sleep now...... remob: we love you and miss you urine and fadeone. boming for life.killing toys.......omc.osk.stk. stkt..
... CC: I was born and raised in North Devon (1946-1976). I lived on Smith Street.
The building in the 3rd pic was the CIBC bank. It was robbed in the early 70s.
The 4th pic shows "Bolen's...... Rick: Matty: You reminded me of the full-court basketball games that sometimes took place in the 241 schoolyard. On occasion, on the court would be Connie Hawkins, Roger Brown, Doug Mo and Billy Cannon (who lived...... Cindy from Oslo: The crime has rised with 20% since dec.2007 according to TV2News channel. And according to Aftenposten (newspaper), there are 4 times more crime in Oslo then in New York ( http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2299327.ece ) I believe the...... yoyo: Okay, I'm giving my opinion. Everybody here is trying to sound so smart, but in reality it's your opinion and not reality. This planet first of all is not ours, it has been lended to...... 81s bein animals: HAMC and all the other 1%ers have long since left their roots as a brotherhood of rowdy riders. They're criminal organizations who are about as cute as MS13. Anyone who thinks any different is...... joey: hey! isn't this water usually frozen at this time of year ? glow ball warming... bob: I like Tish lived at 350 E 92nd St.
I remember so many things John's Candy Store's must have hamburgers after a night out. Also remember Linda peeling potatoes after leaving shool at OL. No frozen...... ChiPhi: Wow...this thread has had some staying power and I am glad it has the legs. :)
Full disclosure...(Please read my earlier comments above for my perspective regarding this neighborhood). I am a male in my...... joey: rooms by the minute; right ??... Franny Wentzel: Brasilia B-roll pictures
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Grand plan of Brasilia. Sorta shaped like a dragonfly
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Concept sketch by Oscar Neimeyer - Temple of Syrinx on right
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Reflecting pool behind Congress hall
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Artsey National Geographic shot - oddly enough their 1960 article about...... mitch: Hi Doc ... I left before graduating 241. Memories are what they are ... glad your impressions were better than mine. Had a real mean 1st grade teacher too, from my recollection. I remember a...... Sharon: I attended St Matthews for eight years 65'-73', and during those times were some great days of my life. I remember having a variety of places to have lunch when I was older, I...... Espen: Espen: 23rd Dec 2008 - 02:04 GMT
i vent to New york in november 96 i was 19 years old travelling
alone from norway and got robd at a park wile smoking pot waiting for a man...... Espen: i vent to New york in november 96 i was 19 years old travelling
alone from norway and got robd at a park wile smoking pot waiting for a man who i...... davida: thanks rich for that information about the schools. I remember as a kid looking out my window watching the girls coming out of school and all the guys that would hang around. As a kid...... New York Historian: I cannot believe the photos, so heart breaking. I would like to retrieve the newspapers and photos for safe keeping, maybe given to an organization of some kind, for history, maybe even scan...... pauline curran : hi fiona give my regards to your mum. mum was asking after .her have alovely xmas i cant wait as my son is coming...... mitch: Davida, Rich, Kim, Kenny ... my mind is racing with all the thoughts and memories from so many years ago and it is so wonderful to hear from you all ... and that we can...... Rob: This reminds me of the lighting on the Zakim Bridge in Boston.
http://en.structurae.de/files/photos/1922/zakim/zakim_bridge.jpg
Normally it's lit in blue, but they change it depending on the holiday, or other occasions. Green on St. Patricks day, Red, white and...... AP: I love that. Thanks for posting. I should make a pilgrimage before they raze it, since I'm in the NY metro area. I had no idea that existed. I know this pavilion is from the...... Woo123: This is an amazing picture and one that will always stick in my mind.
I have been doing some research on Leroy Skalstad for a University piece, and I would like to inform 'POWcityblog' of an...... Rich: Howya doin' Mitch,
This is truly amazing and it gets better. Thanks for your fast and friendly response. I've got a few things to say, I'll start with Herbie. A real nice guy, if he was...... Howard: To ANON (nat2.northshorelij.com)
I graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel in 1963 and our Teen Club used to have dances with 14 Holy Martyrs kids, but I don't remember Fr. Hietz.
I remember a Girl named...... Kregorious: Ya I know of this cemetery, its only a few blocks away from my house. Its a shame what has happened to the place. Seems that the congregation that was in...... LD: Well. That looks a little too much like Silent Hill Homecoming's cemetery for MY comfort.... Dee: My thoughts . . . meh. It's always sad when cemeteries go unattended and the resting places of loved ones forgotten . . . but to my mind, it's a responsibility of the survivors to...... Sticky: Enough with the vainglorious restorations, dust to dust and all that. I must get out there soon before the ruins are ruined.
This reminds me of the Appian Way outside of Rome, not the catacombs and...... Diaego: I'm quite weird, I find old cemeteries where things are falling apart naturally to be weirdly reassuring for some reason (perhaps because my childhood home is right next to a cemetery,...... mitch: Hi Rich...
What an amazing thing ... All through jr. high, high school and part of college I worked in my dad's store (Maiman's Pharmacy) and of course I knew Johnny and Herbie really well. I...... usmcsniper1: What I did not like about Eastern Pkwy, was that crime was on the way up. It was headed towards the infamous; ghetto status. Perhaps,we noticed how bad it was when we used...... Pronto Permissio: Dear fellow victims of Park Slope Window and Glass,
I managed to get the cell phone and private land line numbers of the owner of this scamming "business" from a disgruntled employee. Though I think it...... Diane Roberts...: Great ideas Rohinton...would like to see an article on "The Pav" on the boardwalk...meeting place to hundreds of teenagers in the late fifties early sixties.
I grew up on 3rd Ave having an extremely happy...... Jose: Hey I grew up in Bushwick. On Knickerbocker and Decatur. I moved to New england around 13 years ago. I miss playing dominoes in fron of the house and all the spanish music playing. WHen...... Richie Rubin: Allan,Foxy;now dis site is really becomink interestink!gee,it's
almost like a`cyber-reunion'.hey!..it is!..no? little by little
us`kids'from Crown Hts & especially P.S 167 are joinink dis`blog'
if dis technology existed 5[five]decades ago..WHEW!.WE'D nevah
have`lost'touch w/eachudda..no?.somewhere I have Judy O's e-mail
&...... Carol Cohen (FOXY): Allen,
Please don't refer to me as a blur I really exist and my name is Carol Cohen. Judy Oshinsky and I were good friends and I lived on Eastern Parkway and Utica Ave., right next...... James: I just think its Bull-Shit that Gm&Ford&chrystler(no need for discrimination they are all in this togetger)Has shipped jobs overseas to save a buck,and they are still raising the price of new vehicles,and then have the...... More UWS action: It's nice when certain things stay the same, seeing these ups reminds me of blazing during the mid 90s... Allan: Jane,
Yes, that was the address. We moved there in 1957 and then moved after my sophomore year at Wingate. My brothers name is Steve. Sorry, but I don't recall your name. The only names that...... Rab1: it would be nice to get the train info on how to exactly get down there....
-Rab(up and coming graff artist)... Rohinton Ghandhi: November 27th, 2008
To City Noise Editors,
I have recently begun writing articles for the Verdun Messenger's new English Corner segment. They cover Verdun's history and the people within it.
I thought your group...... Esther Herschman (Rechtschafner): Hopethat you don'tmindmewriting again. I just had a quick glance at this site.HELEN BITZER wrote last year about her frineds.I remember Frances & Irwin Eisenstein, and their Mother as one of the ...... SLUE1: and if ur shit was that colorful thing under mine u better go keep tabs on ur work cuz that shit was ragged homeboy...and i got b4 n after pics... Allan: Richie - YES, it was! This coming August 12th is the 40th anniversary. I'm planning on going to the site during the festivities. You probably know that there have been events at Yasgur's Farm just...... Man from Oslo: If you mind your own business, you'll be safe here in Oslo. I know, I've lived here for 24 years.
And the small amount of violence that actually happens to innocent people, are basically caused...... Pronto Permissio: Oh this makes me laugh. I've used them a few times, all with similar results (or lack thereof) as some of the individuals above. Seems like a mixture of forgetfulness and their convenient location has...... Richie Rubin: JANE;wowie!.YOU got some memory!.now;it ALL iz comink back to ME!
I lived on St.Johns pl.nr.Utica ave.& am 7[seven]yrs YER SR,ergo,
YOU were a`squirt'when I bowled @`da Pit'& danced @ many`affairs'
@`President Chateau'& consumed `tons'of pickled herring & chopped
livah...... Peter: youre right, rich. just up the block, more or less, from my old place at {park place} and {washington}. seems like some of brooklyn's oddest ride that shuttle train, ha. people-watching around there is lots...... EvilGentleman: Yeah, those are DDR machines. My daughter was showing some to me when we were waiting for a movie to start. (Most theaters have mini-arcades by the lobby nowadays)
I also noticed in the pic with...... anon (user-0cev9ig.cable.mindspring.com): God, thanks for this. I'll tell you where neckface is now - he's Peru Ana. For serious.... helen: nipped on here to find out about your town and all i seen i liked this seems to be a lovely place filled with lovely people thanks made my mind up for me!!!!... Peter: considering that at least half of the area of this site is comprised of steel pilings coming out of the ground and trecherously irregular trenches and holes dug into it, i wouldnt recommend it at...... adam: it'd be cool if someone did a followup interview with him. see if he feels different than he did in the rolling stone interview/what curves life has thrown him/why hes coming back..... Greys, Reptilians, Masons, Nazi's, NWO: ARe you kidding me?! Three people can't keep a secret amongst themselves, now do we expect there to be ANY secrets when hundreds and hundreds of people are involved in the so-called "Subterranean" Denver Airport...... margarita kontarovich : i will be decorate of the christmas on monday december 1st, 2008. i will be buy real plastic tree christmas day on thursday december 18th,2008. it is very cold today. new york city very cold...... Allan: Howard,
Now that you mention it, I do remember playing 'knucks'. Not recalling how the number of knucks were determined but I think we used a deck of cards. Something about you could decide to get...... zagg: Funny, I'm cringing that I had to ride public transportation (Sarnia Transit is infact: CRAP). I've been biking happily 5+ KM since August to work, but now winter had come and the roads...... Howard : I saw Harry Truman in a motorcade campaigning for President riding through Eastern Parkway. It was Petach Tikvah (Gate of Hope)on Lincoln Place & Rochester Ave. . For a couple of years Dubrow's had...... Allan: If I recall correctly, and that's not likely, Judy O was a grade behind me and my brother a grade behind her. The building with the "courtyard" was down the block towards Utica. I lived...... Peter: lol cartlegger: thats why i told you it reminded me of ##spies like us## when i was last there ;)
today, i spoke to a navy veteran who was stationed on one of the last few...... Peter: The funny thing is... as far as I can tell, a huge minority (if not most) new yorkers actually ##despite## giuliani precisely because of his draconian seizure of the city ("crime reduction") and his laughable...... Peter: indeed. catty-corner from that giant gas station thats been there forever.
the part you didnt hear about this post is that about 1 minute after snapping this shot, i turned left there onto bedford; i found...... Stan: In the 40's we were also issued dog tags but they were plastic.
I still have mine.... alanpigott@eircom.net: Yes Dominique.... it would appear that it is most definitely a print...and looking closer at it . it looks more like embossing than brush strokes.....would still like to know the history of the pictures...I'll keep...... nz: okay i love saber first of all i read his book its so fucking dope that kunt is off the chain mad love for la and san fran graff , even tho i dont even...... Lemming: Why the hell did he run? ahahaha! I'm laughing just thinking about it. ... dominique: i to have one the exact same it seems to be a print that could posably have been touches up with oil if that helps any ... Paul Davies: I completed a 4 year apprenticeship in electronic engineering between
1973 and 1977 at Aquila. Just the fact that I gained my 'deeds' stood me
in good stead when it came to getting work later. Aquila was...... Jethro: I think phil. Makati is a nice city too. I think the city, economically along with there tourist attractions, are benefitely doing good of representing for south east asia.
The city looks very beautiful (uhmm.. except...... Richie Rubin: ALLAN,Yep,dem daze are gone..4-ever! & I had:both albums
`Paragons meet the Jesters' &`Rumble'then Link Wray came
out w/an instumental:`Rumble'all in mid`50's,sure there
were`gangs'in our`hood[mostly in Albany & Kingsboro projects
& many members went to P.S.167..I knew a few,but there...... Allan: Concord Hotel building has been raized and a multi-billion $ hotel/casino is being built on that site. Property all around is/has been bought up, probably for associated functions or businesses.
Did you ever swim at...... Richie Rubin: Allan,LAST TIME I WAS UP @ Catskills:Hassidim!..lots of`em.
I saw them washing dirty diapers in MY old bungalow colony's
swimming pool[in eve when no one was around!,free bleach!
& like YOU wrote:most hotels`kaputsky'I remember when they
brought up Gambling...... Ashley: I really think you have to look at these photos in context. You have crime in every city - but unless it's shown to you on a platter you never really realize it. It reminds...... Paul Baines: Westminster Council are up to the same tricks - they even posted a comment at my blog defending their actions :/... Red Flag alert: I'm a tenant in a building that had windows installed by Park Slope Windows & Glass (hereto to be referred to as "PSWG"). Overall impression: very negative.
Red Flag #1: My landlord had to repeatedly call...... anon (ool-182f920f.dyn.optonline.net): um NO! I have worked in bedstuy across the street from Marcy Projects for 2 years. I get people comin up to me everyday "hey mami, god bless you, your beautiful" so there was NO...... Mark Brown: That is so wild that I saw this I was looking at this page & I saw Blue knight lounge & it caught my eye I lived right up the street from it actually I...... Thelma Fuentes: I lived at 146 Grove Street and moved to Staten Island in early 70s (I didn't get to graduate with my class at St. Barbara's in 1972)...I remember Barbara Ann's, my first dance at the...... Rich: A similar accident occurred on New Year's Eve at the intersection of Rockaway Ave. and Dumount, in the early to mid eighties. I was in church bringing in the new year and when I came......
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