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Every (Male) Blogger Needs…

July 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments

…an office chair made from the seat of a luxury sportscar:

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Metrocard Machines Took Money, Gave No Cards - Systemwide - For 2 Days

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Evidentally MTA just fixed an issue with the MetroCard machines where they were taking money out of people’s accounts, but not giving them cards - for two days!
According to MTA, the money will reappear in your account if you were affected - riiggghhttt…..
I guess the MetroCard machines work similarly to the recent fare hikes - [...]

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Tags: Commuting Horror Stories · Fares · MTA · New York Subways · Service Advisories · Trains

Los Angeles Earthquake

July 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Los Angeles was hit by a moderate 5.8 5.4 magnitude earthquake today. CNN Los Angeles Bureau Chief Pete Jano said it was the strongest he’s personally felt in the area for 12 years.
It was 14 years ago that the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake rocked LA killing 72 and causing over $12B in damages.
Update: KTLA Live [...]

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Origins of StationStops

July 29th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Stamford Talk fessed up to the catalyst for her blogging career this morning, so I figured I would share mine…
When I first moved to Fairfield County and started taking Metro-North (my first adult foray into regular public transportation), I was surprised at how bad Metro-North was (New Haven Line).
The cars are gross.
The A/C doesnt work.
The [...]

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Tags: Commuter Services · MTA · StationStops.com