Got it, DH. So it's kinda like when I can see a dude's package through his pants. If he's cool then I don't mind, but if he's creepy, then I'm freaked out.

Posted by: jessibaby at March 12, 2010 5:31 PM

Yeah, like that. If the girl is a cutie, it doesn't hurt to get an virtual outline of her "fertile crescent."

Posted by: East New York at March 12, 2010 5:36 PM in response to Open Thread

camel toe is aight - depends on who.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 12, 2010 5:14 PM

Yeah, man.

Posted by: East New York at March 12, 2010 5:18 PM in response to Open Thread

"Oh g*d, jessi, that is so GROSS!"

Depending on the woman, I hear it can look sexy!

Posted by: jessibaby at March 12, 2010 4:21 PM

You heard right.

Posted by: East New York at March 12, 2010 5:01 PM in response to Open Thread

"What is currently planned @ AY is far from perfect (but better than nothing). The design can still change for the better, though, if we accept that AY is happening and try to engage FCR on that basis as opposed to throwing up needless roadblocks."

Worth repeating.

Posted by: East New York at March 12, 2010 2:59 PM in response to Atlantic Yards: The Morning After

Dean Martin was COOL.

Posted by: East New York at March 12, 2010 2:07 PM in response to Open Thread

"The Pratt Area Community Council has sponsored several affordable housing projects in the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area over the past several years, East New York, as has the NYC HDC"

Agreed. Otherwise, the housing in the area is market-rate, i.e., not "affordable." Programs like those sponsored by PACC are quite worthy, but by definition are limited in number and availability. Meanwhile, the majority of people living in the area (as I did for several years) pay market rate.

Posted by: East New York at March 12, 2010 1:58 PM in response to First Yards Tower To Be Half-Affordable

and then i exhale in balloons and throw my second hand smoke in cancer balloons off my roof at innocent people :-/

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at March 12, 2010 11:11 AM

THAT was funny! Good one, Rob.

Posted by: East New York at March 12, 2010 12:40 PM in response to Open Thread

The "affordable" units won't necessarily be cheaper than the "market rate" units. They are all subsidized- Ratner has gotten a bouquet of subsidies, and he will continue to get them.

Posted by: harriet at March 12, 2010 9:58 AM

The "affordable" housing that results from this project develops will be the FIRST available in that area for a long time.

The available housing in the immediate area is far from "affordable" Unless you're fortunate enough to enjoy rent-control or -stabilization. I rented for years at 521 Dean Street and in the surrounding neighborhood and the prices there are NOT "affordable."

The neighborhood was pricey when Ratner started his plan and remains pricey. If the housing AY develops is indeed below market rate, it will already be cheaper than the alternative for the majority of people, if not "affordable."

Posted by: East New York at March 12, 2010 10:30 AM in response to First Yards Tower To Be Half-Affordable

Under certain circumstances, urgent circumstances, desperate circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer.

- Mark Twain

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 6:09 PM in response to Thursday Links

"Rob's funny and very interesting/intellectual (philosophical might be a better word) because he makes these broad, general statements. It's sort of a Mark Twain everyman kind of wisdom that many today don't understand."

MARK TWAIN????? You are comparing ROB to MARK TWAIN????

Now I've heard everything!

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 5:18 PM in response to Thursday Links

"The foreign auto manufacturers all seem to be able to provide decent wages and benefits here. And, they are profitable."

Of course they are. That's because despite their U.S. operations, the majority of those makers' heavy manufacturing is still done overseas in low-wage countries.

"Union legacy issues" are certainly a significant cost to U.S. auto manufacturers. But to say they are "the deciding factor" is an oversimplification.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 4:30 PM in response to Open Thread

If it weren't for the unions, manufacturing would have stayed here and not gone to China which would have resulted in a lot less pollution globally.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 11, 2010 4:02 PM

And, U.S. adults and children would also share in the great pleasure of working for $12 a week in unsafe factories.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 4:15 PM in response to Open Thread

Anyone ever been to a real throwdown protest?

Posted by: infinitejester at March 11, 2010 2:57 PM

I was at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas Texas around 1995, and the 2Live Crew and "Luke" refused to go on because the promoters hadn't paid them what was promised. The MC told the crowd about it and those Texans smashed every stick of furniture in the joint.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 3:05 PM in response to Open Thread

Also, someone has to care. I don't see that happeming.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 11, 2010 2:50 PM

ROFL! That was a good one, Dave.

How about the LONGEST blogicide? Benson is in there somewhere. 11217 is currently in the running.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 3:00 PM in response to Open Thread

Ha! ENY, sometimes there is pain with no gain!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 11, 2010 2:27 PM

Don't I know it.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 2:43 PM in response to Open Thread

"Two big-boogie girls in the bed only ends in frustration and black eyes :-("

No pain, no gain.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 2:25 PM in response to Open Thread

so did littlelegion ask who was buried in Grant's tomb?
and did you know the answer?

Posted by: Petebklyn at March 11, 2010 2:21 PM

Classic.

Hey Leigon, nice story on Grant's Tomb - thanks! I need to get up there. He's a true hero.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 2:24 PM in response to Open Thread

From the world of PR: the last firm I was with had the Mayfair Hotel in London as a client. It's a celebrity-type upscale hotel that gets off on having famous folks stay there. As part of our campaign we had the GM - a real flamboyant type guy - interview Paris Hilton on her stay at the hotel. We posted the interview on Facebook and of course gots lots of attention for the client.

In truth, she'd NEVER stayed there! She readily agreed to pretend she had stayed a few days and so was coached up on some of the hotel's features an hour before the interview. She then went out and delivered a completely lie-based interview flawlessly. In many ways, she's a real pro.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 2:18 PM in response to Open Thread

"dinner with paris hilton"

Ugh...could you imagine that nightmare? She really oughtta stop marketing herself as an airhead. It leaves one to wonder whether she's capable of intelligent conversation.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 11, 2010 1:52 PM

I think that would be fun. I'd ask her all kinds of questions:

- How many sex tapes have you made?
- Which was your favorite?
- How much money do you have?
- Would you do something outrageous right now?
- Where do rich people like you buy drugs?
- Which ethnicities/races have you had sex with?
- Have you seen peopleofwalmart.com?

Just for starters.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 2:09 PM in response to Open Thread

"ENY, I bid 2-12 hours.

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 11, 2010 10:57 AM"

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 11, 2010 1:58 PM

OK you win.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 2:03 PM in response to Open Thread

"Who called it at 2hrs 24 minutes? You win the prize.

Welcome back, *rob*

Posted by: Expert Textpert at March 11, 2010 12:35 PM"

ME ME ME! I WIN! LOL!

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 11, 2010 12:43 PM

How did you win? I'm the one taking the bets. Rob, you crack me up. How long did you think you could hang with that? Now c'mon - make another dumb comment so we know it's really you!

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 1:54 PM in response to Open Thread

Those lights are making me hot. I don't think I'd enjoy living on a "Real World" set.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 1:46 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 154 Broadway, #4

"Someone took Dulcolax and went shopping."

I had NO IDEA Crunch Berries were still in production!

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 11:22 AM in response to Open Thread

bxgrl - I wouldn't say "immature".

Posted by: Arkady at March 11, 2010 10:27 AM

Me either. That would be giving him too much credit. He's not mature at all! He's described himself as having the mentality of a teen-aged girl, which sounds pretty accurate to me. He enjoys making outrageous, provocative and at times idiotic comments and then expressing shock - SHOCK - when people disagree. That's about the only thing that's consistent about him. That said, he seems pretty harmless overall.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 11:00 AM in response to Open Thread

"Rob...stop saying things that are patently absurd."

Talk about inherent conflict.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 10:49 AM in response to Thursday Links

Oh Oh. Somebody pissed off Rob.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 10:20 AM in response to Thursday Links

3.) goodbye! im blogaciding. ive actually had enough of the constant holier than thou attitude and the opinion that certain peoples opinions will just never count.

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at March 11, 2010 10:07 AM

I'll take all action on how long this lasts. We'll start the bidding at 25 minutes. Ladies and gentlemen, let's hear your bids.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 10:15 AM in response to Open Thread

"The only way I would shell out money for a pro-sports game played in a tax-payer funded arena would be if they brought the Dodgers back."

I'm sure the franchise will be sent reeling from this stunning revelation.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 10:12 AM in response to Today's The Big Day at Atlantic Yards

About time. Let's get started. I want to see some games.

Posted by: East New York at March 11, 2010 10:02 AM in response to Today's The Big Day at Atlantic Yards

I wonder if that dude from last sumer ever sold that ridiculously overpriced designer modular wall set. Talk about a sucker deal.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 5:45 PM in response to Open Thread

I've bought 3 Toren condos and one condo at one hanson place.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 10, 2010 5:34 PM

Well that beats the cabinet I bought all to hell.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 5:43 PM in response to Open Thread

What about other advertising that you might receive via email blast. Say you have an insurance policy with a company. If they send you an email about some other product, do you read it? Or toss it?

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 10, 2010 5:36 PM

Well, I tend to toss them, but that's just me. Normally I look for company names/words/phrases I recognize before deciding whether or not I will open the email or just delete. I like to work quickly when on the computer.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 5:41 PM in response to Open Thread

When I have nothing to add I keep my mouth open and instruct people to have a seat.

Posted by: jessibaby at March 10, 2010 5:32 PM

Well I'm sure that would work for me, too if I were a sexy, beautiful woman. But I'm not.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 5:36 PM in response to Open Thread

the patient's are usually too angry from waiting
so long.

Posted by: Legion at March 10, 2010 5:24 PM

You guys need to begin putting some "adult" reading material in the waiting room. That might cut down on the complaints.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 5:34 PM in response to Open Thread

Do you ever get email blasts or do you use any mobile apps related to the travel industry? Do you review any travel related products that you might receive ads or promo stuff for? Do you sign up for stuff like that?

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 10, 2010 5:23 PM

I created some Google alerts that forward news stories to my Blackberry whenever key words are mentioned in the story. I don't currently use any travel-related mobile apps, although there are many. I'm also not big on signing up for promotional stuff, but I do try to read everything I receive to see if I can't determine its value.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 5:30 PM in response to Open Thread

Besides, ENY, I don't see you ever adding anything to any Forum threads. :P

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 10, 2010 5:10 PM

True. When I feel have nothing to add, I keep my mouth shut. BUT, I did BUY a piece of furniture someone was selling last summer on the Forum!

I wonder how many other OT posters have ever purchased something advertised on Brownstoner?

Incidentally, I'm sure Mr. B's advertisers would also LOVE to know that!

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 5:24 PM in response to Open Thread

"ENY, tell me how you use Twitter or any hand held apps?"

I don't use it that way CH, but probably will in the near future. I use a Blackberry, from which it's difficult (if not impossible) to post to Twitter. I post from my desktop computer now that I've started by own business.

If I switch to an iPhone or other device (Droid comes to mind), I will be able to post on Twitter from the device. I'm thinking of doing that soon.

My discussion with DH is pretty ironic, because that's exactly how I use Twitter - I post news from the travel industry for other travel industry types who follow my posts, and I read posts from other travel industry types I know have access to good information. It's a news source and a way to learn things quickly.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 5:19 PM in response to Open Thread

"ENY, speaking of idiotic comments, i saw your comment earlier in the week accusing my family of owning a slave!
:-/"

I didn't accuse your family of owning a slave. I ASKED if your family owned a slave, based on your description of a nanny who worked for your family but was not paid. Your description of "Cookie" makes the situation much more clear. Sounds like a nice arrangement, actually.

And c'mon Rob, you make an idiotic comment on Brownstoner at least once every day! That's not news. You're not a bad guy overall. Just lazy and unmotivated, like M4L said.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 5:13 PM in response to Open Thread

Shit - i forgot ENY is a big twitter advocate

yeah - you told us how it can be a useful tool - but that's not how lots of people use it.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 10, 2010 4:51 PM

I agree 100% DH. But that's how it CAN be used, and some folks DO use it that way. Just as some folks come to Brownstoner to engage in serious conversations about real estate, while others come to post blow-by-blow details of their sex lives (Dave).

Again, there's nothing wrong with any of that. It just cracks me up to read Twitter put-downs when it's not too much different from any other digital communications technology.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 5:07 PM in response to Open Thread

I think my friends who do use twitter use it to let everyoen know what they're doing at all times.

like:

@joeblow: just got stuck on the L train for 5 minutes and it sucked!!

boring

Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 10, 2010 4:24 PM

Yes, Twitter is so unlike the Brownstoner Open Thread, where one can learn about cats and Lotus deliveries, read idiotic comments from Rob, and joke about Tibet.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 4:30 PM in response to Open Thread

I wasn't trying to intimidate anyone.

I was just having a Peter Finch moment:

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 10, 2010 2:58 PM

The way you describe it (you screamed on new boss' best friend/flunkie as the boss looked on in shock), you were sending an aggressive, passive-aggressive message that you dislike the boss.

Sounds like that came across. The only question now is what the repercussions will amount to. Becuase it's safe to say there will be a reckoning.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 3:20 PM in response to Open Thread

“If we change delivery from six to three, the ubiquity of our product and the value would be diminished.”

Now that IS funny!

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 2:54 PM in response to Open Thread

Is it considered a career limiting move to, after getting enraged with a colleague (heretofore knows as "Shithead") over a conference call, to storm into Shithead's office (which is right next to mine) and rip him a new asshole while my new boss (who happens to be Shithead's best friend at work and who got his job because of Shithead) looks on in horror?

Just wondering...

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 10, 2010 2:22 PM

wait, isnt this what Lech prescribed yesterday to garner respect? or did you not stop the explosion soon enough - ie crossed over the line that delineates respect to unstable?

Posted by: more4less at March 10, 2010 2:31 PM

I TOLD Lechal yesterday that doesn't always work. You'd better be damned sure of who you're talking to when you set out to try to "intimidate" someone. They may call your bluff.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 2:52 PM in response to Open Thread

Carroll Gardens is a dangerous area.

Posted by: East New York at March 10, 2010 10:55 AM in response to Wednesday Links

Rush Limbaugh has threatened to leave the U.S. if Congress passes expanded health care coverage. Another reason it's a really good idea.

Posted by: East New York at March 9, 2010 5:46 PM in response to Open Thread

[ENY, I'm imagining the arched eyebrow and the dry expression attached to this!]

Total corporate eyebrow.

Posted by: East New York at March 9, 2010 5:44 PM in response to Open Thread

"(granted i had a nanny as a kid for a few years but we didnt pay her)"

So you had a slave. Is that what you're saying?

Posted by: East New York at March 9, 2010 5:37 PM in response to Open Thread

"is there a place we can call to rat out the ones who arent paying their fair share of taxes?"

Snitch. I always knew you wus a rat.

Posted by: East New York at March 9, 2010 5:19 PM in response to Open Thread

His Riis Park buildings are terrific. Always loved those.

Posted by: East New York at March 9, 2010 4:42 PM in response to Building of the Day: 349 Park Place

gee, I sense a hatred of US government from Tea Party people.

Posted by: Petebklyn at March 9, 2010 11:29 AM

Like Chris Rock said: I'm not afraid of Al Queada. I'm afraid of AL CRACKER.

Posted by: East New York at March 9, 2010 11:43 AM in response to Open Thread