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I’d all but forgotten that there was an R Train stop at Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan. Here I am, going along my merry way using the Rector Street and City Hall stops for all of my Lower Manhattan needs. Now, the MTA goes and gives me a shiny new train station… it’s like Christmas!
Actually, it is like Christmas, so yeah, I guess it was appropriate station giving timing from the Train Gods.
Don’t get too excited though, it seems that the Cortlandt Street Station, which opened for service last Wednesday after 5 years of construction, only works in the northbound direction. If you’re looking to go towards Brooklyn, you’ll have to find another station. The southbound station isn’t due to open till September 11, 2011 – the 10-year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center.
Half a train station is better than none, that’s what I always say, especially when it means door-to-door service to Century 21 come holiday shopping time.
Thanks MTA, it’s just what I always wanted!
By Kimberly Miller for 92.3 NOW
It was a rough weekend at the Hasselhoff household…
It seems that the original Knight Rider landed in the mental ward of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles over the weekend due to excessive drinking. David Hasselhoff has been battling alcoholism for a while now. Law enforcement officials felt that Hasselhoff was both a threat to himself and others and had him involuntarily held in psychiatric observation. He’s out now.
You may remember a couple of years ago when his daughter leaked a video of her dad drunkenly eating a hamburger that forever made us all reconsider every episode of Baywatch we ever saw.
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It’s all really sad, and after that video was released his now ex-wife used it as proof that Hasselhoff was an unfit parent in their divorce proceedings.
It looks like she’s not one to talk either though, while her ex-hubby was being committed, Pamela Bach was being arrested for DUI. Apparently she got out of it sans bail and a friend quietly picked her up without causing too much of a scene.
Let the movie of the week countdown begin, these people have dysfunction written all over them. I do feel for their kids though. Let’s hope they had nannies growing up, lots and lots of well adjusted nannies.
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By Kimberly Miller for 92.3 NOW
I have decided that scientists are obsessed with relationships…
Maybe they’re lonely, or maybe things get pretty hot and heavy once the lab coats come off. I’m not sure what it is but lately every new study released proves why this person loves that person, and who has the most babies and the smartest cats, or something along those lines. What can I say? Scientists just have one thing on their minds.
The most recent relationship-centric study those crazy, amorous scientists have come up with actually shows a direct relationship between the health and life expectancy of men to the intelligence of their wives (or life partner, this is a modern world after all). The Swedish scientists in charge of the study make a pretty strong case for saying “peace out” to the trophy wife and saying “hello there” to the quiet Rhodes Scholar in the corner.
The findings are actually pretty basic. Intelligent women tend to be more informed about health and lifestyle choices, which they then impart to their spouses. Apparently Ramen soup and hot dogs does not a nutritious breakfast make. They also tend to be more foresighted and able to help their partners navigate potentially stressful or unhealthy choices.
I can’t say anything this study proves comes as a complete and utter shock to me, but hey, it makes me feel sexier when I wear my glasses. Librarian chic is in my friend.
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By Kimberly Miller for 92.3 NOW
She couldn’t have said it any better… “This Rihanna rain just won’t let up!” She’s a Fashion Icon, a Diva, and everything in between. The one and only Rihanna dropped by the 92.3 NOW studios to chat w/ Lisa Paige about her new album, Rated R.
Check out photos and audio from Rihanna’s visit to 92.3 NOW… um… NOW!
I’ve always had my suspicions, but New York State’s Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo, has recently alleged publicly that those people with water jugs all over the city “collecting cash for the homeless” are running a very lucrative scam on the people of New York.
The United Homeless Organization is actually a registered non-profit, but it appears that’s where the charity ends. Stephen Riley and Myra Walker, the heads of the “charity”, apparently charge participants for the use of the UHO name, logo, aprons and badges. Once participants are paid up, any money they make is theirs to keep.
No wonder they’re so eager for anything you can spare, they need to recover their losses.
The state of New York is suing Riley and Walker, a freeze has been placed on their assets, and they have been ordered to return any wrongfully garnered funds.
While the two masterminds won’t be around to run the show, something tells me there are still folks with those water jugs around, so be careful where you spend your charitable giving this year. There are people who need help, but before forking over your hard earned cash, do a little research into what a non-profit does and where the funds go.
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By Kimberly Miller for 92.3 NOW
Ick, that’s all I can say…
If you’re looking to get your movie on in Brooklyn, maybe stick with BAM or the Court Street United Artists Theatre, but there is one theatre you should probably avoid.
People are up in arms about a bed bug problem at the Park Slope Pavilion. This is super creepy if you ask me. Somehow those tiny little blood suckers are not quite the little nibbles I was hoping about on date night.
If you think about it, movie theaters are the perfect breading ground for bed bugs. The seats are dirty, and dark so they can usually go undetected. The lights are out most of the time, and that’s when the bed bugs come out of their hiding places to suck your blood. And, well, they’ve got a captive blood filled audience for several hours every day. Perfection.
I like the Pavilion, it has that old school movie theater charm, but I will be avoiding it at all costs. Knock on wood, my home is still bed bug free and I would like to keep it that way. If I want a blood sucking movie going experience, I’ll see the latest in the Twilight series.
By Kimberly Miller for 92.3 NOW
Jay sean is hanging out with us in studio. Also he gives us a live acoustic performance of DOWN !
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Black Friday can be a bit intimidating. Early morning wake-ups, or if you’re truly serious, you just never go to bed and wait outside the doors to your store du jour to open, busy crowds, sales on things you never knew you wanted but now you must have. It’s intense. Having been in the trenches for many years now, I have put together a list of tips for effective Black Friday shopping. I have faith in you, go forth and buy stuff.
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Get your prep on…
Black Friday shopping is not like other shopping. Casually strolling through the aisles waiting for the perfect gift to jump out at you can lead to you getting elbowed out of the way. Take time before those early morning door openings to read circulars, pick out key purchases, distinguish which store has the most to purchase so you can prioritize shopping destinations. This is one time when you really do want a shopping list.
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Do a trial run…
You know what you want to buy and you know where it is. If you’re hitting up more than two stores, you’re going to want to optimize your driving time and make sure you know where everything is. Take a trial run, scope out the stores you’ll be shopping, how long it will take you to get there. Go for a stroll inside too, make sure you know where that laptop you’re eying is so you can go straight to it.
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Dress for success…
Look, you’re going to be coming off your turkey coma, so you’ll probably have a hard time finding pants that fit anyway, but in case you were worried about looking the hottie, don’t. Sweats and sneakers people, you want to be comfortably able to run down aisles and stay warm without a bulky coat. The less you have to disrobe in each store the more room you’ll have in your cart for the good stuff.
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Bring snacks, Pee before you go…
Stopping at the food court will detract from your shopping time. This is the Olympics of shopping people. Come prepared with snacks so you can eat on the go. At 3am you may not be hungry for breakfast, but come 7am your tummy won’t remember that feast you downed the day before. Bathroom breaks happen, which is why it’s good to bring a shopping partner, someone to watch your cart while you use the potty, lest your goods be scavenged.
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Go with a team…
If your family is around anyway to suck up all those turkey leftovers, you may as well put them to work. Some stores are big, and they will be crowded, so the more people you have that can divide and conquer that shopping list of yours the more likely you’ll be to get the goods before the lady shooting you death-stares in the corner.
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Do not kill people…
Last year a man in Long Island was killed at a Walmart Black Friday sale, was crushed to death during a shopping stampede. Let’s not be those people shall we. Yes, the goal is to get the goods, yes we will be direct and focused in our endeavors, no we will not run over other people with our carts to get a $15 blender.
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Big purchases first…
Most department stores don’t exactly put the electronics near the entrance, that means that if you’re looking to score a flat screen you’re going to have to get to the back of the store. On your way, you’ll come across all sorts of great sales on little knick-knacks you didn’t know you want but you totally do. You can still get them, but wait, the big ticket items are going to be the first to sell so get them in your cart asap. That Precious Moments figurine will still be there, I promise.
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Don’t be afraid to get your diva on…
I don’t know what happens to people in these shopping situations, but I have literally seen respectable women (and men, but mostly women) grab things out of other peoples hands, or knock over others to get to an almost barren shelf before anyone else. You’re going to have to be tough, not crazy “I run people over and kill them with my shopping cart” tough, but tough. Elbows out, game face on. Go for the gusto!
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Wait ’til Cyber Monday…
If none of this is your thing, or your food coma took a little bit longer than usual to arise from, no worries, you can still get your super sale shopping on. The Monday after Thanksgiving is known as Cyber Monday, and it’s when the internet goes crazy with sales. No lines just point, click, done. Ain’t nothin’ better than that.
Happy Shopping!!!
By Kimberly Miller for 92.3 NOW
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