Would any of you happen to know of anyone who wants to live in a nice 1 bedroom in Forest Hills, Queens for a year on a sublet?
Here is his ad on Craigslist:
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05/01/2011 20:47 #54197
Subletting in Queens, NYCCategory: flat hunt
My brother is moving out of his big and happy 1 bedroom flat to move closer to his workplace in Manhattan. But his landlord won't let him out of the 2 year lease he signed. :(
Would any of you happen to know of anyone who wants to live in a nice 1 bedroom in Forest Hills, Queens for a year on a sublet?
Here is his ad on Craigslist:
Would any of you happen to know of anyone who wants to live in a nice 1 bedroom in Forest Hills, Queens for a year on a sublet?
Here is his ad on Craigslist:
05/01/2011 14:23 #54194
Gooooooooooogle CharmsCategory: i-tech
According to Google, its the 160th Anniversary of the First World's Fair.
I love this really cool illustration on the Google homepage with the gold ornamented magnifying glass and several random fun animations as the magnifying glass hovers over details.
I had to look up what it was all about. According to wikipedia:
And then I realized that the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo in 1901 was a World's Fair! Those were the glory days for our city. Look at all the pomp and circumstance...
I love this really cool illustration on the Google homepage with the gold ornamented magnifying glass and several random fun animations as the magnifying glass hovers over details.
I had to look up what it was all about. According to wikipedia:
The first Expo was held in The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom in 1851 under the title "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations".
And then I realized that the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo in 1901 was a World's Fair!
Those were the glory days for our city. Look at all the pomp and circumstance...
metalpeter - 05/01/11 14:30
I saw that this morning but had no idea how to post about it on here or facebook glad you figured out how to........................
I saw that this morning but had no idea how to post about it on here or facebook glad you figured out how to........................
04/30/2011 16:27 #54184
Pizza PizzaCategory: eating in
04/30/2011 09:52 #54181
Eggs on toast.Category: eating in
A cute breakfast for once...
Cals...............251
Fat................12g (39%)
Cholesterol.....205 mg (143%)
Sodium..........532 mg (38%)
Carbs.............21g (15%)
Fiber..............6g (50%)
Protein...........18g (75%)
Sugars...........1g
Cals...............251
Fat................12g (39%)
Cholesterol.....205 mg (143%)
Sodium..........532 mg (38%)
Carbs.............21g (15%)
Fiber..............6g (50%)
Protein...........18g (75%)
Sugars...........1g
tinypliny - 04/30/11 16:25
But has it come back after the pink took over?
PS: I am not very obsessed with accuracy when I record my diet. I just record approximations. If I can have a fair idea of whether I am eating right, I am pretty happy. After a while, you just approximate quantities and you get pretty good at it. If not for this tool, I would never really have know how terribly high my sodium intake is...
But has it come back after the pink took over?
PS: I am not very obsessed with accuracy when I record my diet. I just record approximations. If I can have a fair idea of whether I am eating right, I am pretty happy. After a while, you just approximate quantities and you get pretty good at it. If not for this tool, I would never really have know how terribly high my sodium intake is...
paul - 04/30/11 11:26
I stopped measuring. It was too time consuming and I have resigned to having orange tongue forever. At the dentist yesterday they said it could be a reaction to the metal or even possibly the dental cement.
They said they could replace it with a less reactive gold tooth but if its the cement it might make it worse and so I should wait it out a bit more.
I stopped measuring. It was too time consuming and I have resigned to having orange tongue forever. At the dentist yesterday they said it could be a reaction to the metal or even possibly the dental cement.
They said they could replace it with a less reactive gold tooth but if its the cement it might make it worse and so I should wait it out a bit more.
mike - 04/30/11 10:33
very cute!
very cute!
04/29/2011 18:56 #54177
Where is PoppySeed Cafe in Buffalo?Category: eating out
I was looking at the Best of Buffalo food lists and...
EH??
The only poppyseed cafe I could find online was this and that is in Fircrest, Washington. Is this in one of the burbs or something?
Other thoughts about the list:
No Blue Fin? Is it not that new, maybe? I voted for Blue Fin. (e:Paul), Blue Fin doesn't even make the best sushi list. Didn't you vote early and often?!! :-)
This makes me think the list is rigged. I know for a fact tons of people voted for Chow Chocolat - including me.
I think I agree with this one the most. Well... as in 4/5. I am definitely not agreeing with the idea of a vegan bakery...
WHAT? No Blue Fin, in this list as well? Did voting for one place in 4 categories disqualify my vote or something?!
I haven't been to any of these places except old Lagniappes... Come to think of it, I have no idea what soul food is.
Merge is an over-rated disappointment. I can confidently say that people who have been vegetarians for more than a few months and for the right reasons (read: not substituting the hell out of every meal with meat "substitutes" and craving meat all the time) won't like this place. The food is just bland and made without any soul. I am not sure any of the people who actually run the place are real vegetarians - hence the lack of connection and soul.
WHOA. THE EIGHTS BISTRO! How did I miss this restaurant right down the street? Maybe I should go there for dinner tonight after I am done at the office. It's open till 2 AM today apparently.
If not today... SOMEDAY, I really want to try these from their menu:
And good riddance, Campieri's. You were a rude, snobby, intolerant, racist and an awful person. I hope you have nothing to do with this new Bistro. If this is just a reincarnation, I don't think I am going anywhere near it.
Hmm.... Haven't eaten at 3/5 of those places. I wonder if any of these are in the downtown/Allentown/(E:strip) areas.
No palace of dosas? Maybe it has really gone down the hill since I last went there.
Okay, this list is tooooo long already. I am out of break-time. Let me wrap this up by saying..
I haven't heard of half the places on there. And places in Amherst and the burbs shouldn't really be nominated for something that is called "Best of Buffalo". It's unfair to the people who have actually set up businesses and cater to people IN the city of Buffalo.
And OH.
No Hand to Heart. Clearly, my vote was disregarded. The Artvoice ballot is SO rigged.
PS: I really like the fact that the quote box is hidden against the white background. I wish the quote box were transparent in other backgrounds as well (when the theme changes). Nudge Nudge *hint* *hint* (e:paul). :)
and...Best Salad
Poppyseed Cafe
Cole’s
Pano’s
Globe Market
Kosta’s
EH??
The only poppyseed cafe I could find online was this
and that is in Fircrest, Washington. Is this in one of the burbs or something?Other thoughts about the list:
Best New Restaurant
The Delaware
Blue Monk
The Eights Bistro
Mezza
Lloyd’s Taco Truck
No Blue Fin? Is it not that new, maybe? I voted for Blue Fin. (e:Paul), Blue Fin doesn't even make the best sushi list. Didn't you vote early and often?!! :-)
Best Dessert
Chocolate Bar
Delish
Dessert Deli
Butterwood
Sweet Tooth
This makes me think the list is rigged. I know for a fact tons of people voted for Chow Chocolat - including me.
Restaurants Buffalo Needs
Authentic/traditional Mexican
Ethiopian
More vegan/vegetarian options
More food trucks
A vegan bakery
I think I agree with this one the most. Well... as in 4/5. I am definitely not agreeing with the idea of a vegan bakery...
Best Thai / Vietnamese
Saigon Cafe
Taste of Thai
Papaya
Pho 99
Jasmine
WHAT? No Blue Fin, in this list as well? Did voting for one place in 4 categories disqualify my vote or something?!
Best Soul Food
Gigi’s
Soul Fabulous
Aunt Mattie’s
Lagniappes
Musician’s Big 6
I haven't been to any of these places except old Lagniappes... Come to think of it, I have no idea what soul food is.
Best Vegetarian
Amy’s
The Eights
Merge
Betty’s
Falafel Bar
Merge is an over-rated disappointment. I can confidently say that people who have been vegetarians for more than a few months and for the right reasons (read: not substituting the hell out of every meal with meat "substitutes" and craving meat all the time) won't like this place. The food is just bland and made without any soul. I am not sure any of the people who actually run the place are real vegetarians - hence the lack of connection and soul.
WHOA. THE EIGHTS BISTRO!
How did I miss this restaurant right down the street? Maybe I should go there for dinner tonight after I am done at the office. It's open till 2 AM today apparently. If not today... SOMEDAY, I really want to try these from their menu:
- Brussels Sprouts w/hot smoked caramelized onions,
- Mushroom and Caramelized onion served with a rosemary infused honey drizzled over melted blue cheese and mozzarella. topped with roasted walnuts (white) $12.75
- Vegan - housemade basil chili tofu cashew cream and marinara sauce. Topped with plenty of broccoli, mushroom, yellow peppers and red onion $14.50
And good riddance, Campieri's. You were a rude, snobby, intolerant, racist and an awful person. I hope you have nothing to do with this new Bistro. If this is just a reincarnation, I don't think I am going anywhere near it.
Best Middle Eastern
Amy’s
Byblos
Mezza
Falafel Bar
Natalie’s
Hmm.... Haven't eaten at 3/5 of those places. I wonder if any of these are in the downtown/Allentown/(E:strip) areas.
Best Indian
Star of India
Taste of India
Kebab and Curry
Tandoori
India Gate
No palace of dosas? Maybe it has really gone down the hill since I last went there.
Okay, this list is tooooo long already. I am out of break-time. Let me wrap this up by saying..
Best dining out
- Everything else
I haven't heard of half the places on there. And places in Amherst and the burbs shouldn't really be nominated for something that is called "Best of Buffalo". It's unfair to the people who have actually set up businesses and cater to people IN the city of Buffalo.
And OH.
Best Pilates / Yoga
Evolation Yoga
East Meets West
Sjakti Yoga
Bikram Yoga
BAC
No Hand to Heart. Clearly, my vote was disregarded. The Artvoice ballot is SO rigged.
PS: I really like the fact that the quote box is hidden against the white background. I wish the quote box were transparent in other backgrounds as well (when the theme changes). Nudge Nudge *hint* *hint* (e:paul). :)
metalpeter - 05/01/11 09:51
Ok a couple or maybe a few thing....
1. Every place has to be local in other words not a national chain
2. They Use Buffalo as the area if you only used the city there would be only one Indian Place as an example
3. I don't think the best of Buffalo is really the best of buffalo it isn't like they list every say Indian place (yes I have heard of all 5 but not sure where they all are one sounds like a place in The Falls and if so what side again not sure) and you go try them out... It is more "This is the place I like so I'm going to vote for it"
4. The Demographics - We assume that Elmwood people pick up the artvoice... But I think a lot of those people are from the burbs or even vote online......
5. I wonder if (e:zobar) (not sure if he posts anymore) would want to put his view in didn't he use to work for artvoice... So he might have his own view on this... Are the votes held with equal weight... What I mean is does this survey go to people in the community like chefs and personal of places and is there vote the same....?
6. My next point is the voting Fair.... What I mean by this is do places make sure their employees pick up the artvoice and vote for were they work....
7. My guess is that there is a slight lean towards places they know can help them out at the big party to announce winners... But that is just me....
Overall it is kinda like a popularity contest really....... The one thing I can say is every year I go wow I have no idea what the best what ever it is I need to get out more... So I say go try all those places........
Ok a couple or maybe a few thing....
1. Every place has to be local in other words not a national chain
2. They Use Buffalo as the area if you only used the city there would be only one Indian Place as an example
3. I don't think the best of Buffalo is really the best of buffalo it isn't like they list every say Indian place (yes I have heard of all 5 but not sure where they all are one sounds like a place in The Falls and if so what side again not sure) and you go try them out... It is more "This is the place I like so I'm going to vote for it"
4. The Demographics - We assume that Elmwood people pick up the artvoice... But I think a lot of those people are from the burbs or even vote online......
5. I wonder if (e:zobar) (not sure if he posts anymore) would want to put his view in didn't he use to work for artvoice... So he might have his own view on this... Are the votes held with equal weight... What I mean is does this survey go to people in the community like chefs and personal of places and is there vote the same....?
6. My next point is the voting Fair.... What I mean by this is do places make sure their employees pick up the artvoice and vote for were they work....
7. My guess is that there is a slight lean towards places they know can help them out at the big party to announce winners... But that is just me....
Overall it is kinda like a popularity contest really....... The one thing I can say is every year I go wow I have no idea what the best what ever it is I need to get out more... So I say go try all those places........
tinypliny - 04/30/11 16:38
That is definitely not Buffalo then!!
That is definitely not Buffalo then!!
I just remembered your friend in NYC and shot her an email... of the off chance that she might know of someone who wants a place!
hahaha - yes, he does have more furniture. Well, technically he has a bed and a chair extra... and I have a pygmy table instead of a regular one. :)
Your brother has more furniture than you?