Evolving from a 1-Day Tweetfest to a #CaptionTHIS Movement
Adam Jarashow and Megan Malzkuhn set the stage for the awesome #captionTHIS day on June 6th. This is an analysis of what worked, what didn’t and some ideas on going forward. I have a masters in urban planning and experience working on comprehensive plans of all sorts- in transportation, nonprofit organization, etc. So many people … Continue reading
Is it Possible to Improve Safety on Discount Buses?
Chinatown buses. Discount buses. Curbside buses. These are all terms that refer to the rapid rise of cheap, private bus transportation. Here in New York, there are a number of companies transporting customers to nearby or mid-range cities like Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Boston; longer-range trips to places like Rochester, Philadelphia, and Richmond; and local … Continue reading
A Spotlight on the 99%: A Profile of Sam Stein
As I’ve become more familiar with the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement and its people, I’ve also become increasingly fascinated by the diversity I have seen. So many people from all walks of life are involved in the OWS movement for both similar and different ways. Additionally, the OWS movement in NYC alone has been … Continue reading
The Consensus Process
This blog post has three parts. The first part will be a general overview of the OWS General Assembly I attended yesterday. The second component will touch on the power of media in the OWS movement and how accessibility has been lacking. The third part comprises of my thoughts and reactions to the OWS General … Continue reading
Exploring “Occupy Wall Street”
As you can see from my previous blog, “Visiting Zuccotti Park,” I’ve been exploring just what the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement stands for and want to share my exploratory process with others so that you can make an educated decision on if the movement is something you identify with, and if so, your level … Continue reading
Visiting Zuccotti Park
Before I go on with my blog, I want to explain that this blog post is not so much about giving my opinion as it is really about presenting you, the reader with the information and the images that I had the benefit of taking because I live in New York City so you can … Continue reading
My Self-Guided Tour: Red Hook in Brooklyn
I’ve heard so much about Red Hook that I’m ashamed to say that, after 2 ½ years of living in Brooklyn, I’ve only just checked it out! Red Hook is a unique area in New York because of several factors. First of all, it is largely underserved by the subway system, giving it a unique … Continue reading
Banana Republic Knockoff: The Basic Anything Goes Cowl
There are two main things that are great about this cowl: 1. It is a really great framework for making a gorgeous cowl- you can easily modify it to fit different needle sizes, yarn, colors, and even stitches, though this basic ribbed concept makes it elegantly simple. 2. It has a great story! Basically, my … Continue reading
And.. Irene’s off to New England!
So this was kind of a bust.. I’m relieved but after all of this preparation and hullaboo, the fact that there was not that much of an impact is almost disappointing and anti-climatic. Here’s the “newscast” that Robyn did just before Irene went bust in NYC Check it out! More may follow soon.
And… Irene’s A-Coming!
After a night’s sleep there is a definitive feeling of a completely overcast sky, it’s almost hard to imagine the sun coming out again. The windows are perpetually beaded with the water droplets that are constantly beating against them. The wind has definitely picked up. Now is when people should be concerned about power outages. … Continue reading
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