I hate the N train. Yesterday it took more than 10 minutes to go from Queensboro Plaza to 59th St (one stop). Today it took just under 20 minutes. In normal circumstances, this should take about 3 minutes.
I suggest that the MTA simply allow these signs to remain on N Line trains permanently.
The government of Nepal has authorized the use deadly force against those wishing to protest the Olympic torch run across Mt. Everest. I will be amused if there are large anti-Chinese demonstrations in Nepal, as the populace just gave the Maoist party 2 out of 3 seats in the new constitutional assembly.
Director Tony Scott is filming his remake of The Taking of Pelham 1:23 at the (elevated) subway stop near my place in Woodside, NY. Fingers crossed because I (a) love Woodside, (b) enjoyed Man on Fire, and (c) hated Deja Vu.
As unexpected results continue to manifest after Nepal’s recent election, one particular result is worth noting: Baban Singh from Gaur, the capital of Rautahat district. Mr. Singh, allegedly, is an old-school flatlands dacoit (though not as cool as some).
Mr. Singh, according to NepalNews.com, is one of wanted criminals in Nepal.
Baban had openly admitted to [...]
I just finished listening to This Week with George Stephanopoulos, which I do almost every Monday morning. During a 10-minute period of questioning, National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley confuses Nepal for Tibet, repeatedly saying “Nepal” when he meant “Tibet.” No correction occurs during the interview or in the subsequent article on ABCNews.com.
This Week with George [...]
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