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  • The Olmecs and Potential African Influence

    We’re covering research methodologies in my Introduction to Anthropology class right now, and to introduce us to a particular concept, which I’ll mention later, our professor had us read up on the Olmecs and then watch a video by a gentleman by the name of Dr. Van Sertima. If you’re not familiar with the Olmecs,…

  • One Week Into The Semester And…

    I’m actually looking forward to going to class tomorrow.  When I was in high school I couldn’t wait to get done and get out.  Now, the fact that I’m spending my time learning about new and interesting stuff, and more or less getting paid to do it, is completely awesome. The Campus The CCNY campus…

  • The Tokyo Circus in Lower East Manhattan

    On my way home from class tonight, I passed through Union Square station, and I happened to hear some really funky music playing.  There was a crowd so I stopped to see what was going on and saw this wildly dressed group of Asian people dancing around and having a good time.  I won’t lie. …

  • The Return of Spring, by Jack Beal (2001) Glass Mosaic at Times Square Train Station

    I happened to see this glass mosaic when I came up the stairs from the 1, 2, and 3 train platform, heading towards the N, Q, and R train platform.  I’m surprised I’ve never seen it before, but the place is usually packed with people, so that’s probably why I overlooked it. Times Square station…

  • Officially a Full Time Student Again For The First Time in Almost 12 Years (And more snow pictures)

    A picture of Townsend Hall at CCNY, prior to all the snowstorms New York City has suffered through over the last month. Everything went off without a hitch today, other than a lack of sleep due to anxiety.  I woke up at 5 AM and couldn’t fall back asleep, after going to bed at 1…

  • Awesome Snow Pictures of Annoying Snow

    Yesterday, in the early afternoon, I took some time to go out and see the snow.  First, I took some pictures from the balcony, and then I took a few photos while I was out in the street, on my way to Newport Centre Mall in New Jersey.  These photos were taken on the 26th,…

  • Friends Don’t Ask Friends To Do MLM

    I’ve always thought that people, in general, were too smart to get involved in MLM schemes, especially given how much information is available about the deceptive nature of the practice.  If you’ve heard of MLM, you’ve heard that it’s a scam, and you should be too smart to fall for it.  It’s not that hard…

  • East River Scenery from East River Plaza 3rd Landing

    Sitting right at the end of East 116th and 117th streets in Manhattan, flush against East River Drive, is East River Plaza.  It’s a recently built, multi-level shopping complex with stores like, among others, a Target, Best Buy and Petsmart.  The Target up there usually puts cat litter and cat food on sale.  After you…

  • How Many Times Per Ride Do the Cops Need To Check My Papers Just To Ride The Bus?

    Seriously.  I feel like I’m trying to enter another country when I’m riding the new, supposedly improved SBS service.  If you’re not familiar with these SBS service buses, they’re supposedly a great new way to get around town that will be faster than a normal limited bus.  They also supposedly save the city money.  I’ve…

  • Would You Leave A Kid on the Side of the Road?

    If I were in Singapore, or the Philippines, the answer would most definitely be no, but the US and other Western countries are gripped by paranoia and fear.  Every man is a potential molester, deviant or criminal.  Every woman, on the other hand, is safe.  Or at least that’s the common belief, despite the fact…