Tonight a highbrow quote on outer space from a time long past. It's also as true today as it was then.
"The eternal silence of these infinite spaces fills me with dread."
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) French mathematician, physicist and philosopher
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Now more than ever make sure to follow Johnny on the Twitter
He bought smartphones for interns Zoltron and Kiki and gave them access to Johnny's (and therefore the Jersey City Desk) Twitter account so on the off occasions he can get them off their lazy butts and do some reporting they can do it from around town and at the scene of mayhem wherever it may be. A wombat attacked a pedestrian at 6th and Erie yesterday but if you're not following the tweets you missed how it ended.
The link is on the right hand side, down, further, there you go...
The link is on the right hand side, down, further, there you go...
A couple inches of snow coming tonight and tomorrow morning
And that's no foolin'. Do be careful if you're out driving tonight and certainly on your commute tomorrow. We have precious few readers and we'd hate to lose any to an accident.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Late night open thread
A few good minutes before bed with Kids in the Hall and the legend that is Cabbage Head. See where is says 'uncensored', yeah, you've been warned.
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Time for Jersey City, After Dark
NYC 's overpriced drinkslingers at the Darby now charge $2 for ICE
That's right, a $2 upcharge for an on the rocks drink. We get that Manhattan bars charge more for drinks. A Grey Goose vodka at the Darby is $13. We get that. But recently a patron noticed on his bill that an extra $2 was added for a drink on the rocks. Stunning.
Of course Patrick Robertson, general manager at the Darby tried to slough it off in the most horribly arrogant way we can think of. He said everyone does it AND:
"Clearly, this person doesn't go out much and doesn't know how things work," he said.
Ooooooooo, everyone smell Patrick Robertson, he thinks because they claim to give a bigger pour in a rocks drink vs a neat drink, he's Mr. Cool in trying ham handedly to blunt the criticism. So let's check Mr. Robertson's claim that this is the way things work:
*Audrey Saunders, the mixologist behind the Soho cocktail mecca Pegu Club, was simply appalled at the idea of charging for ice. Shame on any other bar/restaurant that actually subscribes to such a practice. Not only would we – NEVER - do such a thing, but NO reputable bar ever would either."
*Joe Santos, a manager at the Tribeca nightlife staple The Odeon said that he'd never heard of charging more for a drink served on the rocks. We charge the same for a drink whether it's served neat or on the rocks," said Santos. "A drink served up, like in a martini, yes, we charge more."
*"We get our ice from Okamoto Studios," Dutch Kills bartender Zachary Gelnaw-Rubin said. "It's crystal clear, no bubbles or impurities. It's hand-cut in a way that doesn't dilute the drink or alter the flavor." Yes, SPECIALTY ICE with NO upcharge.
Oops. Looks like Mr. Patrick Robinson is wrong. Maybe HE needs to get out more often and see how the city REALLY rolls.
Of course Patrick Robertson, general manager at the Darby tried to slough it off in the most horribly arrogant way we can think of. He said everyone does it AND:
"Clearly, this person doesn't go out much and doesn't know how things work," he said.
Ooooooooo, everyone smell Patrick Robertson, he thinks because they claim to give a bigger pour in a rocks drink vs a neat drink, he's Mr. Cool in trying ham handedly to blunt the criticism. So let's check Mr. Robertson's claim that this is the way things work:
*Audrey Saunders, the mixologist behind the Soho cocktail mecca Pegu Club, was simply appalled at the idea of charging for ice. Shame on any other bar/restaurant that actually subscribes to such a practice. Not only would we – NEVER - do such a thing, but NO reputable bar ever would either."
*Joe Santos, a manager at the Tribeca nightlife staple The Odeon said that he'd never heard of charging more for a drink served on the rocks. We charge the same for a drink whether it's served neat or on the rocks," said Santos. "A drink served up, like in a martini, yes, we charge more."
*"We get our ice from Okamoto Studios," Dutch Kills bartender Zachary Gelnaw-Rubin said. "It's crystal clear, no bubbles or impurities. It's hand-cut in a way that doesn't dilute the drink or alter the flavor." Yes, SPECIALTY ICE with NO upcharge.
Oops. Looks like Mr. Patrick Robinson is wrong. Maybe HE needs to get out more often and see how the city REALLY rolls.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Snakes on a train?
Commuters taking the subway up to or from the Bronx might want to make doubly sure who is riding beside them. A venomous and very deadly Egyptian cobra (Hey, it seems ALL Egyptians are yearning to be free) has escaped from and or turned up missing from the Bronx Zoo. Zoo officials say they are confident the snake is somewhere in the reptile exhibit. Johnny is fairly certain it's not or what fun would writing this missive be?
Look, more hysteria:
The brownish cobra, with a uniquely large, broad head, is among the most venomous reptiles on the planet — its poison can kill a person in fewer than 15 minutes.
So check your bags and more importantly if the rider next to you on the 1 train offers you an apple, change seats.
Look, more hysteria:
The brownish cobra, with a uniquely large, broad head, is among the most venomous reptiles on the planet — its poison can kill a person in fewer than 15 minutes.
So check your bags and more importantly if the rider next to you on the 1 train offers you an apple, change seats.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Late night open thread
Mitch Hedberg night:
"I order the club sandwich all the time, but I'm not even a member, man. I don't know how I get away with it."
"I had a parrot. The parrot talked, but it did not say "I'm hungry," so it died."
"By the way, you don't have to be sweaty and holding a basketball to enjoy a Gatorade. You could just be...a thirsty dude! Gatorade forgets about this demographic."
"I don't have a microwave oven, but I do have a clock that occasionally cooks shit."
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"I order the club sandwich all the time, but I'm not even a member, man. I don't know how I get away with it."
"I had a parrot. The parrot talked, but it did not say "I'm hungry," so it died."
"By the way, you don't have to be sweaty and holding a basketball to enjoy a Gatorade. You could just be...a thirsty dude! Gatorade forgets about this demographic."
"I don't have a microwave oven, but I do have a clock that occasionally cooks shit."
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Free Day today
You kids are on your own until tonight but if Johnny or the interns hear any strange noises we're coming down there with a fresh can of whoop ass...
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Late night open thread
Kentucky are kings of the East region out in Newark, taking out North Carolina this evening. Funny a team would shoot so well from behind the three point line in a town with the nickname "Brick City".
Time for Jersey City, After Dark
Time for Jersey City, After Dark
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