It’s unclear exactly why, but the Federal Reserve Bank of New York seems to have rented some paper shredders – really, really big paper shredders.
Last Thursday night around 7 PM I was in the Financial District walking down Maiden Lane when I heard a loud engine noise. As I crossed William Street and approached the [...]
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Late night document shredding at the Fed
A sensible solution to snow removal [American pragmatism]
In much of the country, garbage collection is preformed by a giant corporation like Waste Management, or if you live in New Jersey, the Mob. But in New York City the trash is still handled largely by the City’s Department of Sanitation.
This setup seems to work well enough during most the year (garbage does not [...]
To serve and protect [photo]
While walking through Downtown DC yesterday I came across a firehouse that had not one, but two different soda vending machines outside. They were not being picked-up or delivered, but rather were simply there in case someone walking down the street (which was devoid of shops) needed a little refreshment.
I think this is a great [...]
All-you-can-drink beer [photo]
I came across this poster in a bar bathroom in DC.
I suppose “all you care to drink” is wimpy legal speak for “all you can drink.” But either way, $25 for unlimited beer, appetizers and a nacho bar sounds like a pretty good deal to me. And I’m sure it’s a deal you’d never find [...]
The world the way it should be…
Sometimes all it takes is a picture to remind us that progress is still possible.
God Bless America!
Not all cereal boxes are created equal [photos]
Michigan might have its share of problems—like a crippling depression, budget crisis and massive brain-drain—but one thing it still has going for it is sensible sized cereal boxes. Considering that breakfast cereal is one of the things that make America great, this is no small asset.
When I was back in town for XMAS, I stopped [...]
The Microwaveable Teddy Bear [American innovation]
Did you think that the all-American teddy bear needed any improvement?
Neither did I.
At least, that’s until the other night when I was walking through the Columbus Circle Holiday Market and came across a stall selling microwaveable teddy bears.
Apparently these new–and-improved teddy bears have some sort of heating element inside them that will keep you warm [...]
24/7 Christmas tree stand that delivers
The American entrepreneurial spirit never ceases to amaze me.
Tonight I spotted a street-corner Christmas tree stand in Morningside Heights (110 & Columbus) that is not only open 24/7 but also delivers.
Some people apparently need a Christmas tree in the middle of the night. In America, they can have it.
Merry Christmas and God Bless America!
Corporate attack posters [follow-up]
Negative campaigning is one of the great things about America. And few negative ad wars are more entertaining to watch than when two big companies go after each other.
A few weeks back I posted a web ad that Motorola had released attacking the iPhone. It was a delightful little piece of corporate negative campaigning, and [...]
Disposable umbrellas
I’ve written about this before, but here is a picture to illustrate the point.
One of the great things about New York City is that you never need to worry about remembering to carry an umbrella. Why? Because whenever there is so much as a hint of rain, an army of enterprising street merchants appear out of nowhere to [...]
