MetroCard troubles

  • Nov. 10th, 2009 at 11:21 PM
So today I got on the M23 bus and went to transfer to the 6 train, everything went swimmingly until I swiped my metrocard and it kept telling me to "please swipe again", now I've had this issue before but I mean, this card REALLY was not letting me go. I went to the booth lady and she gave me the little envelope to mail it in and told me that there was still money on it, but it was probably damaged and told me to buy a new metrocard. This was frustrating, but I'm fairly amicable so I went along with it.

Now I had a shiny brand new metrocard with $20.75 on it(after swiping myself into the train). Fast forward about 8 hours later, it's time to go home from school, and lo and behold, my awesome new metrocard is telling me to please swipe again! A lot! So now I went up to the new ticket booth lady, explained what had happened and she checked the balance on the card which said $00.00. Needless to say, I was losing my mind. She was very nice about it and let me go in for free. My question to you, New Yorkers is: has this happened to you before? Do you know why? I didn't really mind dealing with it with the first card because there was only about 9 bucks on it, but to have it happen twice in one day when I had only used my new card once is more than a little nerve wracking.

I honestly have no idea what went wrong here, maybe some of you have had a similar issue and can help me out? Thanks a bunch.
Lovingly,
Allegra
The Only Make Believe Charity is holding a charitable auction this week offering a number of collectible items and experiences as part of their tenth anniversary gala.  A box set of Harry Potter books signed by actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) has been included as part of this charitable auction.  Bidding is now open for this item, and runs through Friday, November 13.Offering free, interacti...

Nov. 10th, 2009

  • 6:23 PM
Wow I didnt think my post would produce so many coments. But im all for talking. (I dont think there is less art nor did I say that)

But since we are talking about this. What do you find different  good, bad or indifferent since 2000 in the city.

Bad many fewer small sewing stores, lots less dance studios, hardly any second hand book stores, lack of supermarkets.

Good, Lots more trees and public gardens, the green belt, fruit carts, 14 st alive again, better quality street performers, much less dog poop.

indifferent Much more fast food, Starbucks, Lots more dorm housing,  lots more tourists.

Ash

Come Out With Your Wings Up!

  • Nov. 10th, 2009 at 9:56 PM

Schwenksville, PA — Police today ended a reign of terror as they apprehended notorious crime lord “Feathers” McGinty, suspected of masterminding KFC and Chick-Fil-A robberies across five states.

chicken surprise

I’ll have the “chicken surprise,” Anthea M.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Birds

Goose?

  • Nov. 10th, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Does anyone know where I can buy a goose in the Manhattan, or Brooklyn area? I'd prefer Manhattan. I called Whole Foods, but they said they weren't carrying it this year.

Thanks for any help given!

The Persian Gallery

  • Nov. 10th, 2009 at 6:53 PM

I don’t get it. What does she do? What do you mean, she just sits in there all day? Can you tap the glass or something? She has an Artist’s Statement??? Because as far as I can tell, she’s neither an artist, nor does she make any kind of statement. You know what? Here’s my statement: You come to my house tomorrow and I’ll charge you $40 to watch me sit on the couch all day. How’s that?

Purrformance Art

Heavy on the tannins, Marco B.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Kittens

Spring Cleaning

  • Nov. 10th, 2009 at 3:55 PM

Stefanie had been looking for it for months, so she was thrilled when she finally found her ring under the bed. Of course, her discovery made her realize that she should really clean more often.

I's can't see but me thinks you be holding a turnip?

Nice dust bunny, Stefanie H.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Bunnies

First Deleted Scene from HBP DVD Online

  • Nov. 10th, 2009 at 9:44 AM
A treat has arrived this morning: the first deleted scene from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film as made its way online and can be watched right here, as well as in our Video Galleries here.  The simply chilling sequence, released by WB Italy, features a breathtaking performance by actor Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) as darkness descends upon the castle.  This deleted scene is slat...

Pachyderm Don’t Play that Way

  • Nov. 10th, 2009 at 12:51 PM

It happened so fast that he barely heard the massive snorf or felt the violent whoosh of air. But when he looked down, Paul realized that his entire forearm had been sucked up her trunk, and the look in her eyes said, “I don’t have to give it back, you know.” It was the first and last time Paul would play “I got your nose!” with Ellafante.

Oh honey, you best let go of that peanut if you want to keep your dignity.

That’s a risky little game, Christoph G.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Nightmares, Unusual animals

Starting right meow, we’re posting kittens whenever we like. We’re not waiting for special holidays or Caturdays to roll around. It’s meow or never Mother’s Day! Hurry up meow!

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Not so funny meow is it Amy S.?

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Kittens

Nov. 9th, 2009

  • 11:45 PM
I'm wondering if anyone here knows if any bars in Manhattan will be showing the Cotto/Pacquiao PPV fight this Saturday?

No real preference for location. a place with some sort of bar food (especially bar food DEALS) would be awesome.

please and thanks!

Nov. 9th, 2009

  • 11:12 PM
I am feeling like a very old New Yorker.

The news just had a story oh the fact that there were 4 muggings in Central Park in the past month. As I was thinking wow thats low the news started acting as if this was  horrid.

I grew up 3 blocks from the park (78 bway) we all knew it was dangerous and you never went there after dark, it was the big scary thing to go at 9pm it showed how brave you were. And now people were going "OH its dangerous I didnt know?" as if it was shocking, clean subways? nice cops? the LES a place people want to live, and walmart wanting to open a store here, this isnt the city i grew up in, yup old New Yorker.

ash
The ABC Family Channel will be hosting another Harry Potter Movie Weekend on December 4-6, featuring exclusive first looks at material to be found on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD.  According to a press release, "ABC Family will also be airing exclusive footage from “Creating the World of Harry Potter,” an eight-hour documentary series revealing the filmmaking magic be...

Things in new york, songs stuck in yr 'ead

  • Nov. 9th, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Just thought it might be interesting to see what signs/places/etc. cause songs to become stuck in your head.
Recently it was subway signs.
Chuck D saying "If you see something, you better say something"
Kathleen Hannah singing "My, my metro card" over and over and over...
Althea or Donna(not sure which) singing "Uptown top ranking" also over and over.
The kind of thing that episodes of head bashing against walls doesn't seem to help. :)

Nov. 9th, 2009

  • 4:22 PM
Hi, i wanted to know if anyone can suggest any places in NY that have a lot of Japanese people??
I know it sounds weird but im really into the culture and there are no Japanese ppl where i live (Harlem). i would like to make friends and meet new ppl who are interested in the same things as me.
so if u know any places please let me know. ^_^
So I'm going to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens with a friend next weekend and I wanted to see if there's a good vegan restaurant in that area? I don't know the prospect parkish area very well and would love to try a new vegan restaurant.

Thank you! 

Time for the C.O. Traffic Report

  • Nov. 9th, 2009 at 7:57 PM

This is “Captain” Lance Monkeypants in CuteCopter One, and we’re getting reports of puppies attacking cars on the southbound I-812 at Bleen Street.  This is a multiple-puppy situation, very aggressive, and they are simply not letting any car get past them, so drivers are advised to use surface streets until further notice.

Now over to Ellie B. with the weather!

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Pups
UK travel giant Virgin is set to feature the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando on their new brochure for Florida. According to this article, this new collaboration with Universal also "sees Virgin, and sister brand Travel City Direct, offering a range of exclusive benefits to customers visiting the attraction when it opens at Universal's Islands of Adventure next spring.Simon...

Massages

  • Nov. 9th, 2009 at 1:11 PM
I'm looking for a cheap place to get a massage.  Not sketchy.  I was in physical therapy for my upper back and I need a place that will really get the knots out of my back.  I'm looking for it to be more painful, than relaxing.  

Thanks!

Well, Blow Me Down!

  • Nov. 9th, 2009 at 4:51 PM

Avast there, ye sea dogs!  Just because I’ve only got one eye, ye’ve got no call ta be throwin’ me in the trash with the rest of the bilge water!  That’s all I can stands, I can’t stands no more!  (Now where did I put me spinach?)

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Have you considered adding an eye patch and a parrot, Laura S.?

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Kittens

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