Tag Archives: new york

Beware: Newark is not New York!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Years ago, when I was teaching at several New Jersey colleges and universities, a few of my students randomly confided in me how they felt purposefully ripped off by their Newark college admission offices.  They believed they were tricked into … Continue reading →

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You Are Listening to New York

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

I love mashups that give you a different perspective on living.  We love Urban Cave Art and now there’s a new treat for your ears called — YouAreListening.to — where you sit and listen to the police sounds of the … Continue reading →

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Sleepless from Seattle: Being Your Own Captive Audience

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

Several people had already told me as much, but it was only about a few hours into the flight that the real insanity of this trip really dawned on me. As far as I know, I am going to be … Continue reading →

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Are Port Authority Trinkets Actually Disguised Terror Alerts?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

Call me suspicious, but when I ride the PATH train system between New Jersey and New York and I see Port Authority workers handing out free trinkets again — I begin to wonder if these “Stay Alert!” free gifts are … Continue reading →

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