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Jul
2nd

Thu

Why you gotta be like that New Jersey???

I was totally planning on heading to one of these new jersey waterfront parks.
Not any more! From the Times:

In New Jersey, spectators are expected to squeeze into a patchwork of public parks, private homes, rooftops, street corners, piers, roadways and businesses, posing a daunting logistical problem for the police and fire officials responsible for keeping them safe.

At the Stevens Institute of Technology, which is on the Hoboken waterfront, all classrooms and offices will be closed and no more than 1,000 people, limited to faculty, students and their guests, will be permitted on campus.

In Weehawken, officials will close parks and a stadium near the river at 4 p.m. on Saturday to prevent any damage. Another Weehawken waterfront park, Lincoln Harbor, will remain open, but only to those who can prove they live in Weehawken.

saucy:

Showcase: Life Behind Glass (2009)

Michael Wolf for Lens, and voyeuristic city-dwellers, everywhere.

This is a really beautiful collection of photos.

Jul
1st

Wed

Inclement weather, right on time for your evening commute.

I hate you macys!

Any Suggestions?

Macy’s moved the NYC fireworks display over to the hudson river between 23rd and 56th. I’d love to stake out a big awesome blanket compound like last year, but i can’t think of any appropriate space. I feel like even Dewitt Clinton park will be obstructed view. There’s Pier 84… and of course the west side highway, but that’s all concrete. I’d go to new jersey (stooopid jersey) if i knew a good spot to post up at, but I’m at a loss.

I want a grassy place that will be pleasant to hang out for several hours before the fireworks start that will be right up under the action.

UPDATE: forgot to mention, FryingPan, Hudson terrace rooftop, etc… are all closed for fancypants mega-bucks $100+ ticketed entry things that night. I can’t say I blame them.

Any suggestions, internet?

OkayCupid launched its OkayTrends blog, and it looks like it’s going to be pretty good.

Jun
30th

Tue

Estimated travel times

Jun
26th

Fri

benjaminpalmer:

this article is great, i read it a few years ago:
The 11-Year Quest to Create Disappearing Colored Bubbles | Popular Science

And, the product is finally out: COLORED BUBBLES

I cannot wait to get some- but i’m a little disappointed that they are only coming in pink and blue.

Jun
21st

Sun

Thank god I still have this mini planer! So handy!!’

Details on Myrtle Ave Building Collapse