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Monthly Archives: September 2010
A Stable Job: Driving a Carriage Driving in NYC
Horse and carriage rides have long been part of the landscape in Central Park. Stephen Malone, the president of the Horse and Carriage Association of NY, has been in the industry his whole life. Continue reading
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Tagged Animal Rights, Carriage, Carriage Ride, Horse, Horses, Stephen Malone, Teamsters
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What do you think about glue traps?
Last week I confessed to taking a certain amount of satisfaction in killing house pests. Continue reading
Pigeons: A Pest or Delicacy? You Decide.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how much would you say you hate pigeons? 11? That’s what most Americans would say. However, there are places in the world where this obnoxious little bird that we so readily dismiss as a pest is sold by farmers and grocery stores as the greatest delicacy to be enjoyed. Continue reading
Marooned by Mass Transit
There are plenty of positives for commuting into Manhattan for work or school. It saves money, time and more often than not, a lot of stress. But it’s days like today that make those commutes awful. I was one of … Continue reading
Posted in Ask a Question
Tagged Commuting, Delays, LIRR, MTA, Penn Station, Train
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Eww! What’s that smell?
I *heart* NY…I really do. But, despite being an amazing place, this city is plagued with crowds, crime, and most of all, dirt. And with all of the crowds and filth, things can get pretty smelly. Continue reading
Posted in Ask a Question
Tagged funky, great maple syrup mystery, hot, New York City, odor, pests, smelly, stinky, subway
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Why are you here?
There is a saying in Texas, “I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as soon I could.” I was born in Texas and couldn’t wait to leave. I knew to truly further my career; I’d have to leave … Continue reading
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Gum Splotch Capital of the World
Congested streets, subway stations and even manicured areas of NYC are suffering from severe gum acne, but there are many solutions to this sticky problem. Continue reading
Posted in Ask a Question
Tagged chewing gum, gum busters, litter, pests
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A Cab-tive Audience
But given the high level of ambivalence about taxi TV, the loss of the “off” button, even for the precious few seconds until someone comes on to shill for NBC, is a subtle but significant insult to one of the last bastions of quiet privacy in New York City. What kind of programming would make you happy to watch the taxi TV? Continue reading
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Tagged cabs, loss of autonomy, pests, taxi, taxi tv, TLC, transportation
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Death Wish: The Infestation
Is it sick to take pleasure in killing house pests? Continue reading
Posted in Ask a Question, Uncategorized
Tagged Charles Bronson, fruit flies, glue traps, mice, rats
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