Since the Climate March and because of Climate Week, there's been - thankfully - a lot of announcements about new clean energy initiatives and deals. In New York, two especially significant deals were announced. By NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to reduce emissions in the city by 80% of 2005 levels by 2050, and (more practically) $100 million in funding new solar projects in New York state that will increase the total solar output by 68%. That's a lot of percent!
Isn't it nice to read some good news every once and a while?
Read more about both events at ThinkProgress.
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette by Nathan Pyle
This is my favorite:
I have had to learn that lesson TOO MANY TIMES.
There are a ton more (though definitely not 56 yet) on his blog.
[via Neatorama]
I have had to learn that lesson TOO MANY TIMES.
There are a ton more (though definitely not 56 yet) on his blog.
[via Neatorama]
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Artful Stew: ENGAGED!!
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| OMGosh the ring!! Isn't it beautiful? |
Since most of my readers are my good friends, you probably already know that your very own Artful Stew got engaged last week!!!
Isn't it exciting!?
I couldn't be happier. My fiance is the most wonderful man in the world. So wonderful that he's the one who bought me my Harry Potter ebook collection the day it was released as my early birthday present! It doesn't get any better than that! We're not sure when or where the wedding will be yet, but we're thrilled that we're going to spend the rest of our lives together. Also, saying "my fiance" is a ton of fun!
He proposed at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens on the first seventy-degree day in NYC. Absolutely perfect. Here are some flower photos to show you how lovely it was:
We spent all last week eating at wonderful restaurants around the city - seven places we had never tried before - including DB Bistro Moderne (using a gift card), Eataly, Chikalicious, Locanda Verde, Buvette, Ciano, Northern Spy Co (best kale salad!), the Spotted Pig, and our favorite place to celebrate, Harry's Cafe and Steak. Unfortunately, our favorite waiter wasn't there to share the news, but we're going to email him and make sure we return on a day he's working so we can celebrate with him. After all, he's been there for most of our anniversary and birthday dinners! Plus, we got some engagement cupcakes from Magnolia, just for good measure.
Below are some fun food photos, too. Enjoy!
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| Delicious chicken and fancy fries at DB Bistro |
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| Desserts from Locanda Verde |
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| Formerly a sundae at Harry's |
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| His burger and my salad at the Spotted Pig |
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| OMGosh engagement cupcakes! |
Sunday, September 11, 2011
The 10th Anniversary
Here are few videos and links from the anniversary memorials today.
Paul Simon sings "The Sound of Silence" in New York.
Bill Clinton speaks about the sacrifice of the citizens on United 93.
A Place to Love Dogs remembers the service dogs who helped the day of and in days afterwards.
And Dan Meth created a video of all the cameos the World Trade Center made in films throughout the years.
Twin Tower Cameos from Dan Meth on Vimeo.
The Atlantic consolidated speeches by President Obama and President Bush, as well.
As of now, the memorial at the World Trade Center is too crowded to get a close look, but I'd like to see it in a few days, when the crowds clear, especially the crowds of "Truthers" protesting outside. The hundreds of servicemen and women in the area has been comforting, though. It's incredible that they all came out on this day. Security has certainly been stepped up for today, as well, with police helicopters patrolling above and at least one or two policemen and women on each corner.
Yesterday, I went to a baby shower with several coworkers. We talked about where we were when it happened and how we felt. Several were living in New York at the time, some just starting classes, others debating whether to stay in the city or move to the suburbs. They said that it took years to readjust after September 11, 2001. They said they've a rush of that same panic and fear whenever we've had another close call - like the attempted Times Square bombing last year - or even when several blocks are closed suddenly and unexpectedly.
I moved to New York four years after it happened, when the city was more or less back on its feet. I moved to the Financial District eight years after it happened. I feel very close to this city and to the event, much closer than in 2001. I've been here for over six years, after all. However, I know that as much as I sympathize with my coworkers, friends, and family who were here, I can never feel what they felt. I can only hope that it doesn't happen again, and that they never have to feel that panic, fear, or sadness that they felt ten years ago ever again.
Paul Simon sings "The Sound of Silence" in New York.
Bill Clinton speaks about the sacrifice of the citizens on United 93.
A Place to Love Dogs remembers the service dogs who helped the day of and in days afterwards.
And Dan Meth created a video of all the cameos the World Trade Center made in films throughout the years.
Twin Tower Cameos from Dan Meth on Vimeo.
The Atlantic consolidated speeches by President Obama and President Bush, as well.
As of now, the memorial at the World Trade Center is too crowded to get a close look, but I'd like to see it in a few days, when the crowds clear, especially the crowds of "Truthers" protesting outside. The hundreds of servicemen and women in the area has been comforting, though. It's incredible that they all came out on this day. Security has certainly been stepped up for today, as well, with police helicopters patrolling above and at least one or two policemen and women on each corner.
Yesterday, I went to a baby shower with several coworkers. We talked about where we were when it happened and how we felt. Several were living in New York at the time, some just starting classes, others debating whether to stay in the city or move to the suburbs. They said that it took years to readjust after September 11, 2001. They said they've a rush of that same panic and fear whenever we've had another close call - like the attempted Times Square bombing last year - or even when several blocks are closed suddenly and unexpectedly.
I moved to New York four years after it happened, when the city was more or less back on its feet. I moved to the Financial District eight years after it happened. I feel very close to this city and to the event, much closer than in 2001. I've been here for over six years, after all. However, I know that as much as I sympathize with my coworkers, friends, and family who were here, I can never feel what they felt. I can only hope that it doesn't happen again, and that they never have to feel that panic, fear, or sadness that they felt ten years ago ever again.
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