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Biking to Coney Island

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Mark

Taken September 26, 2009

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I DID Vote!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Mark

Today, April 30, 2009, I received my confirmation that my vote by affidavit on November 4, 2008, actually counted. Thanks for that confirmation and speedy processing, New York City Board of Elections! Yes We Can!

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Election Day Follow Up: Our Democracy Is Only As Good As Our Data Entry

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Mark

You may remember I had some trouble at the polls on election day. This week, I found out why I was missing from the rolls. I finally got my registration confirmation card in the mail, 3 weeks after election day, … Continue reading →

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Overheard in a NYC Japanese fast food restaurant

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Mark

Japanese employee speaking to Hispanic employee: “Miso soup, solamente! Rapido, he don’t want to wait!” If Tom Friedman were here, he’d be putting together a 1,000 word essay about the incident and how it demonstrates globalization. But he’s not, so … Continue reading →

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Moved Out; Still Gentrifying

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Mark

Tonight I finished moving out of my old apartment on St. Mark’s Place between 1st and Ave A. This building is a hovel of spoiled yuppies and NYU students, but there are a few exceptions: elderly, single ladies who have … Continue reading →

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