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BRG,
Don’t think you are missing anything in not walking the Willis Ave bridge – short and ugly and doesn’t connect to anywhere that interesting (for drivers – real good alternative to paying the toll on the Triborough, for now).
I think most of the bridges up the Harlem River that connext Manhattan to the BX are walkable, and some of them connect interesting areas. There must be 5-6 at least.
Speaking of Bridges.
I loooooove bridges. I’m very fascinating/intrigued by them. I don’t pass a bridge without stopping and to look at the construction. I see suspension cable and I swoon. Show me rivets and I’m ecstatic. I love all types; suspension, arch, truss, etc.
I also love to walk over bridges. I’ve walked over quiet a few.
In NYC:
Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg, 59th Street, Bridge that connects Manhattan to Riverdale (don’t know name, it has really pretty iron work btw), George Washington (my favorite to walk)
Here are the bridges, I’ve yet to walk:
Randall’s Island, Willis Ave. Bridge, Tri-borough (I think is walkable)
Which bridges are walkable in New York City that I’m missing?
U.S. Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Rises to 65.1 in April
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By Bob Willis
May 1 (Bloomberg) — Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in April to its highest since before the collapse of credit late last year unleashed a financial panic that sent the economy into a freefall.
The Reuters/University of Michigan final index of consumer sentiment rose to 65.1, the second straight gain, from 57.3 in March. The index reached a three-decade low of 55.3 in November.
Record low mortgage rates, cheap gasoline and surging stock prices are providing some relief to the beleaguered American consumer in the face of mounting unemployment and tumbling home prices. Improved confidence may keep consumers spending, helping to pull the economy out of its slump in the second half of the year.
“The shell-shocked consumer of late last year is feeling a little calmer nerves and a little more willing and able to spend,†Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group Inc. in Pittsburgh, said before the report.
Economists projected the sentiment index would rise to 61.9, according to the median of 52 estimates in a Bloomberg News survey. Forecasts ranged from 57.3 to 63.
They interview people from Dave’s office for this survey!
“Hey What…some idiot at the end of the Brooklyn Sales: Under A Million thread thinks that I am you. I straigtened him out. I think you’ll like my response.”
BRG,
Don’t think you are missing anything in not walking the Willis Ave bridge – short and ugly and doesn’t connect to anywhere that interesting (for drivers – real good alternative to paying the toll on the Triborough, for now).
I think most of the bridges up the Harlem River that connext Manhattan to the BX are walkable, and some of them connect interesting areas. There must be 5-6 at least.
Are you changing your tune, What??? Posting stories about positive consumer sentiment????
Never thought I’d see the day.
I got some stocks for your portfolio. We’re up 12% YTD.
Sigh…I guess I’ll go clean my room 🙂
Speaking of Bridges.
I loooooove bridges. I’m very fascinating/intrigued by them. I don’t pass a bridge without stopping and to look at the construction. I see suspension cable and I swoon. Show me rivets and I’m ecstatic. I love all types; suspension, arch, truss, etc.
I also love to walk over bridges. I’ve walked over quiet a few.
In NYC:
Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg, 59th Street, Bridge that connects Manhattan to Riverdale (don’t know name, it has really pretty iron work btw), George Washington (my favorite to walk)
Here are the bridges, I’ve yet to walk:
Randall’s Island, Willis Ave. Bridge, Tri-borough (I think is walkable)
Which bridges are walkable in New York City that I’m missing?
“I straightened him out.”
Must be the first time DIBS ever straightened anyone…
Here’s a knee slapper! Yeah right!!!!
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=ayOY22phuh7o&refer=home
U.S. Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Rises to 65.1 in April
Share | Email | Print | A A A
By Bob Willis
May 1 (Bloomberg) — Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in April to its highest since before the collapse of credit late last year unleashed a financial panic that sent the economy into a freefall.
The Reuters/University of Michigan final index of consumer sentiment rose to 65.1, the second straight gain, from 57.3 in March. The index reached a three-decade low of 55.3 in November.
Record low mortgage rates, cheap gasoline and surging stock prices are providing some relief to the beleaguered American consumer in the face of mounting unemployment and tumbling home prices. Improved confidence may keep consumers spending, helping to pull the economy out of its slump in the second half of the year.
“The shell-shocked consumer of late last year is feeling a little calmer nerves and a little more willing and able to spend,†Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group Inc. in Pittsburgh, said before the report.
Economists projected the sentiment index would rise to 61.9, according to the median of 52 estimates in a Bloomberg News survey. Forecasts ranged from 57.3 to 63.
They interview people from Dave’s office for this survey!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end…
snappy, slow slow mild mild day so far. it’s 10:30 or so and we haven’t cracked 40 posts. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Where are my girls at today? I’m lonely 🙁
“Hey What…some idiot at the end of the Brooklyn Sales: Under A Million thread thinks that I am you. I straigtened him out. I think you’ll like my response.”
Yeah thanks Dave. I think?
The What
Someday this war is gonna end…