Why are the media talking about Ricky Martin coming out of the closet when there are more important news like subway bombing in Russia, War in Afghanistan, Haiti is still in ruin. Closer to home, people are throwing themselves on the MTA track, Crimes in stations at late night, yet another crane collapsed in downtown, a boy jumping to his death from the Empire State building, Flooding in some of the borough due to record rainfall, City budget problem, there is no shortage of headlines and Ricky Martin got top billing. I don't understand why? Care to comment?
If you are a fan of Ricky and like his songs, why does it matter if he is gay or straight? Does he perform differently? Does he sing on higher notes now? He is still he. Nothing change, if you off by him being gay, may be we are just shallow??
I do not care either way, I was never a fan, and I don’t even know any of his song. I did saw some of the old clips while he was being interviewed in the 90’s. He denied that he was gay, or simply avoided the subject.
American’s obsession about someone being gay is beyond me. Here I quote from a statement made: “ His sexuality is no one else’s business, but his own.” Well put. In another word, buzz off? Not sure if she is a fan or not.
May be the move is a publicity stun? During an interview Ricky said that he lies because it was under his friends advice to protect his image and career. What is the need to come out now? Time had changed, and no one really care. Besides we all know that he is gay long time ago. Do you?
I suppose time had change a lot in the last 10 years. The younger generations, majority of them I believe are more acceptance. I hope that media not making such a big fuss about it. It should be a non-issue, non-headline. On the other hand our military set a rather bad example to delay the repeal “Don’t as don’t tell in the military”. Isn't we all agrees the law does not work? What is your take on the subject?
Chance Encounter NYC
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Ways to Make Fast Cash.
Today’s blog is R rated if you are easily offended it may be time to stop read any further.
I was captivated by the headline on the paper about some easy ways to make some fast cash; we are in a recession if there is some guarantee ways to make some pocket change, I love to know.
The first suggestion was that you can selling your hair for a fair amount of money, granted if you have enough to spare and chest hair does not counts. It is simple. Just take your own pictures, post it on the buyer’s web site, if they are interested. You will be contacted, such easy work.
It gets better. If you really can’t think of anything else to occupied your time then scanning the daytime tube, they suggested that you could volunteer for jury duty, what a novel idea, I am surprised. The reward is no small change, enough to treat your friends to nickel burger and beers. If you are going to sit at home, you may as well sit at the county court house. You get nothing accomplish either way, except you get pay there. Think about it.
The other suggestions were distribution party flyers outside of nightclubs. Not a bad way to meet some hot girls, acting cool and make some pocket change. However you should have good health insurance, you never know when a fight might broke out unexpectedly. Pay is nothing to speak of on this job, but it is not always about compensation isn’t it?
If staying up all night is not your cup of tea, the next suggestion was that you became a lab rat, or Guinea Pig as I use to call in the old country. Don’t worry, the drugs involved, will not kill you, you will be monitored at all time supposedly. Even if you got all drug up, what do you have to loose anyway if you have nothing else better to do. Want to try this. The reward is rather substantial on this suggestion.
The best suggestion I found most interesting is the idea of selling your sperms. Sorry ladies. This is a male only domain. If you pass the basic test that you have “no hints” of genetic diseases, and you are a passable human being. (What ever that means. They don’t even care if you are an ivory league grads or a serial murder). I suppose they are more interested in you physical appearance. Then you are in for a lucrative career. You can get pay to donate your sperms up to three times a week. You make a lot more than minimum wages, for a fraction of the time spend.
Now that is a win-win idea. Let’s face it. If you are going to waste your sperms on your own, why not be a good sport and getting pay at the same time. The down side is you never know who is going to knock on your door 15 or 20 years from now, and claim your estate. What do you think? Still worth it?
You may be totally disgusted with me by now, however I found that the suggestions on the paper rather humors’, wanted to share with any one whom may be interested. I assume no responsibly on what you about to do, or not to do.
However I do hope that you will comments and read other more meaningful blogs. Smile.
Chance Encounter NYC
I was captivated by the headline on the paper about some easy ways to make some fast cash; we are in a recession if there is some guarantee ways to make some pocket change, I love to know.
The first suggestion was that you can selling your hair for a fair amount of money, granted if you have enough to spare and chest hair does not counts. It is simple. Just take your own pictures, post it on the buyer’s web site, if they are interested. You will be contacted, such easy work.
It gets better. If you really can’t think of anything else to occupied your time then scanning the daytime tube, they suggested that you could volunteer for jury duty, what a novel idea, I am surprised. The reward is no small change, enough to treat your friends to nickel burger and beers. If you are going to sit at home, you may as well sit at the county court house. You get nothing accomplish either way, except you get pay there. Think about it.
The other suggestions were distribution party flyers outside of nightclubs. Not a bad way to meet some hot girls, acting cool and make some pocket change. However you should have good health insurance, you never know when a fight might broke out unexpectedly. Pay is nothing to speak of on this job, but it is not always about compensation isn’t it?
If staying up all night is not your cup of tea, the next suggestion was that you became a lab rat, or Guinea Pig as I use to call in the old country. Don’t worry, the drugs involved, will not kill you, you will be monitored at all time supposedly. Even if you got all drug up, what do you have to loose anyway if you have nothing else better to do. Want to try this. The reward is rather substantial on this suggestion.
The best suggestion I found most interesting is the idea of selling your sperms. Sorry ladies. This is a male only domain. If you pass the basic test that you have “no hints” of genetic diseases, and you are a passable human being. (What ever that means. They don’t even care if you are an ivory league grads or a serial murder). I suppose they are more interested in you physical appearance. Then you are in for a lucrative career. You can get pay to donate your sperms up to three times a week. You make a lot more than minimum wages, for a fraction of the time spend.
Now that is a win-win idea. Let’s face it. If you are going to waste your sperms on your own, why not be a good sport and getting pay at the same time. The down side is you never know who is going to knock on your door 15 or 20 years from now, and claim your estate. What do you think? Still worth it?
You may be totally disgusted with me by now, however I found that the suggestions on the paper rather humors’, wanted to share with any one whom may be interested. I assume no responsibly on what you about to do, or not to do.
However I do hope that you will comments and read other more meaningful blogs. Smile.
Chance Encounter NYC
Saturday, March 27, 2010
The power of Advertisement
Advertising on every waking hour bombarded us. We hated it, but there is no escape, especially to the consumers.
However if you look at advertising from the creative’s prospective; as annoying as it may be, advertising professionals are very creative people, and the power in their advertising should not be taken lightly. It is often intelligent and powerful; strike when it is most appropriated. You fell into their trap without ever suspect anything.
I recently heard some one told me that after many years of loyalty to a brand of detergent. He decided to change brand.
We all buy detergents; have you ever ask yourself why you stay loyalty to a certain brand? Is it because the advertisements told you that their brand is more superior?
The fact is, the ingredients in product like detergent, are literary identical on every brand, what’s left with for advertiser to change your buying habit, most often is base on emotion appeal, rather than the performance of the products.
Watch an ad or two next times, an advertiser never tells you why their brand is better than the others. Everyone says that they cleans better, left you with a fresher feeling and make you clothes smell better. Therefore it is justified to ask you dig a little deeper into your pocket and stay loyal the superior brand existed only in your mind. You be the judge.
It is a formula, and science in marketing advertising, when there is no superiority data to speak of, advertisers most often turn to target your emotions in an attempt to gain market shares. Rather than the norm of superior claims, sometimes they may tie in with a good cause like sponsoring donations to a natural disaster relief; make you feel that you are a part of their effort if you buy their product. While you spend money, they gain name recognitions, and good will.
Next time when you have to choose one product from the others, make sure you know the facts from fiction or emotion.
Chance Encounter NYC
However if you look at advertising from the creative’s prospective; as annoying as it may be, advertising professionals are very creative people, and the power in their advertising should not be taken lightly. It is often intelligent and powerful; strike when it is most appropriated. You fell into their trap without ever suspect anything.
I recently heard some one told me that after many years of loyalty to a brand of detergent. He decided to change brand.
We all buy detergents; have you ever ask yourself why you stay loyalty to a certain brand? Is it because the advertisements told you that their brand is more superior?
The fact is, the ingredients in product like detergent, are literary identical on every brand, what’s left with for advertiser to change your buying habit, most often is base on emotion appeal, rather than the performance of the products.
Watch an ad or two next times, an advertiser never tells you why their brand is better than the others. Everyone says that they cleans better, left you with a fresher feeling and make you clothes smell better. Therefore it is justified to ask you dig a little deeper into your pocket and stay loyal the superior brand existed only in your mind. You be the judge.
It is a formula, and science in marketing advertising, when there is no superiority data to speak of, advertisers most often turn to target your emotions in an attempt to gain market shares. Rather than the norm of superior claims, sometimes they may tie in with a good cause like sponsoring donations to a natural disaster relief; make you feel that you are a part of their effort if you buy their product. While you spend money, they gain name recognitions, and good will.
Next time when you have to choose one product from the others, make sure you know the facts from fiction or emotion.
Chance Encounter NYC
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
All About Shoes
We all need shoes. We buy shoes. There are shoes stores on almost every block on any major shopping streets or malls in America. Why so many? I finally realize it is “BIG BUSINESS”.
Everyone loves shoes, female especially. Don’t get them close to any shoes department or you will loose them forever. This phenomenon started long before “ Sex in the city”. Fe
I am not sure if this is an obsession or an addiction. Some people I know have shoes for every occasion. Some even have a small collection in their office. Consider the prize of shoes these days. I can only guess that must have cost them a fortune.
A recent visit to a little shoes store in the neighborhood, I saw a pair of multi-purpose “sensible” no thrill casual loafers on the display. When I pick up the pair, I realized there was no price tag anywhere. My internal alarm went off immediately, $$$. I was right. The clerk told me the pair cost $175. Are they insane? It is not dress shoes. May be I am out of touch? A pair of non-branded casual shoes cost that much. How can everyone afford it? I went to the Internet to do research shoes prices. I was shock to learn the cost of shoes these days.
I ran into a friend this morning, he was wearing a pair of sneaker with jacket and jeans, very much in style. During our conversation, he told me that he kept a lot of his shoe in the office, and wear sneakers walking to work, because shoes are expensive. He just proves my point. Shoes are unaffordable.
Shoes are important for New Yorkers; we wore out our shoes more often than others live in city require lots of driving. We need affordable practical shoes. At these prices, I suppose my other alternative is to have my old shoes repairs more often. I am sure I will wear my pair of old faithful, until my foot touches the ground. On the other hand, if you know where the bargain shoes are. Please share it with everyone.
Chance Encounter NYC
Everyone loves shoes, female especially. Don’t get them close to any shoes department or you will loose them forever. This phenomenon started long before “ Sex in the city”. Fe
I am not sure if this is an obsession or an addiction. Some people I know have shoes for every occasion. Some even have a small collection in their office. Consider the prize of shoes these days. I can only guess that must have cost them a fortune.
A recent visit to a little shoes store in the neighborhood, I saw a pair of multi-purpose “sensible” no thrill casual loafers on the display. When I pick up the pair, I realized there was no price tag anywhere. My internal alarm went off immediately, $$$. I was right. The clerk told me the pair cost $175. Are they insane? It is not dress shoes. May be I am out of touch? A pair of non-branded casual shoes cost that much. How can everyone afford it? I went to the Internet to do research shoes prices. I was shock to learn the cost of shoes these days.
I ran into a friend this morning, he was wearing a pair of sneaker with jacket and jeans, very much in style. During our conversation, he told me that he kept a lot of his shoe in the office, and wear sneakers walking to work, because shoes are expensive. He just proves my point. Shoes are unaffordable.
Shoes are important for New Yorkers; we wore out our shoes more often than others live in city require lots of driving. We need affordable practical shoes. At these prices, I suppose my other alternative is to have my old shoes repairs more often. I am sure I will wear my pair of old faithful, until my foot touches the ground. On the other hand, if you know where the bargain shoes are. Please share it with everyone.
Chance Encounter NYC
Monday, March 22, 2010
The Healthcare Reform As I see It.
I am surprise I have not heard a single conversation about the successful vote on the healthcare reform bill any where on my way to work or in my office all day.
Are we not care? The government and the media did not do a good job to inform us how it will impact all of us the tax players? Perhaps everyone is sick on hearing it for almost a year. In any case I am just a little disappointed it seems like no one cares. What is your take on it?
I try to stay on top of the news on the Healthcare reform. I have to be honestly said that I am a little confuse myself. Let’s skip the most obvious about coverage. Here is what my confusion comes in:
- Our government is going to fund the entire project, and regulate the insurance industries?
- Is this Bill is financed by our tax dollar eventually?
At least that is my understanding. Care to correct me?
In general I supported the idea of a universal healthcare, but not while the country is in an economic crisis. Is this the single most important legislature we need “right” to pass now? If not now when? May be you cared to comment on it?
I am more concern about the unemployment. The bank is doing business as usual. The rescue package is not helping general public. Our nation is multi-trillion dollars in debts. Our education system is broken. With all the trouble that is facing the national. Seems to me our elected official is more concern on finding ways to spend more money and generate more regulations. Is that why they were elected to office in the first place? To be honest, I think I am in a twilight zone. If you have a clear picture of how it all works, I am willing to listen.
All I know is that inflation is real. Tax hike is inevitable? No wonder no one is in the mood to talk about the Healthcare reform bill. May be I am wrong. Everyone may think this the greatest piece of legislature ever happen, and history is in the making. However, the road name history can be a two way street. Which direction are we heading?
Chance Encounter NYC
Are we not care? The government and the media did not do a good job to inform us how it will impact all of us the tax players? Perhaps everyone is sick on hearing it for almost a year. In any case I am just a little disappointed it seems like no one cares. What is your take on it?
I try to stay on top of the news on the Healthcare reform. I have to be honestly said that I am a little confuse myself. Let’s skip the most obvious about coverage. Here is what my confusion comes in:
- Our government is going to fund the entire project, and regulate the insurance industries?
- Is this Bill is financed by our tax dollar eventually?
At least that is my understanding. Care to correct me?
In general I supported the idea of a universal healthcare, but not while the country is in an economic crisis. Is this the single most important legislature we need “right” to pass now? If not now when? May be you cared to comment on it?
I am more concern about the unemployment. The bank is doing business as usual. The rescue package is not helping general public. Our nation is multi-trillion dollars in debts. Our education system is broken. With all the trouble that is facing the national. Seems to me our elected official is more concern on finding ways to spend more money and generate more regulations. Is that why they were elected to office in the first place? To be honest, I think I am in a twilight zone. If you have a clear picture of how it all works, I am willing to listen.
All I know is that inflation is real. Tax hike is inevitable? No wonder no one is in the mood to talk about the Healthcare reform bill. May be I am wrong. Everyone may think this the greatest piece of legislature ever happen, and history is in the making. However, the road name history can be a two way street. Which direction are we heading?
Chance Encounter NYC
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Text Messaging Should Be Eliminated
So many of us are using cell phone to text our friends. I am not sure that is because we wanted a message send but not care to talk to your friend? Or some other unknown reasons?
Text messaging started with the Japanese in the mid 90’s, then the generation “Z” finally catches on, and the rest of the population just follows. I am annoyed by the 10 to 15 text messages getting per day. Not to mention when some one decided to start a conversation thru text messaging. As a receiver of the text message, I am obligate to answer the phone, read the message and text back. Even if I don’t want to, why can’t we have a normal conversation, isn’t that is what the cell phone is for?
Some may argue that text message is the best way to send a message without disturbing the receiver? Please don’t insult my intelligent; I know when is the inappropriate time to have my cell phone on. It is really not anyone’s concern. Besides texting does not makes you “COOL”, especially when you hitting the key pad at snail pace, it only tell us how old you are.
On the other hand do you realize text messaging is not a free service? You may think it is cover under your monthly contract; the fact is you have to pay for the privilege. If you’re basic mobile contract does not cover text messaging. You will then have to pay for every single calls, both incoming and out going.
Since I am not willing to pay to subscribe to the service, so my friends can send me useless information’s; and most mobile carrier will not offer the option to charge the sender for the message they send, my solution is to terminate the service of text messaging altogether. My friend can leave me voice mail, as it was design to do in the first place. Along the way I save a few dollars enough for popcorn and a movie. That alone is no pocket change. Amazing isn’t it?
So, there you have it. I was frustrated and I took action, now I got back the control of my mobile phone back. You may share my view and you may not. It is only my opinion, does not reflects yours. However if any one tries to reach me by way of text messaging, they will be out of luck.
Chance Encounter NYC
Text messaging started with the Japanese in the mid 90’s, then the generation “Z” finally catches on, and the rest of the population just follows. I am annoyed by the 10 to 15 text messages getting per day. Not to mention when some one decided to start a conversation thru text messaging. As a receiver of the text message, I am obligate to answer the phone, read the message and text back. Even if I don’t want to, why can’t we have a normal conversation, isn’t that is what the cell phone is for?
Some may argue that text message is the best way to send a message without disturbing the receiver? Please don’t insult my intelligent; I know when is the inappropriate time to have my cell phone on. It is really not anyone’s concern. Besides texting does not makes you “COOL”, especially when you hitting the key pad at snail pace, it only tell us how old you are.
On the other hand do you realize text messaging is not a free service? You may think it is cover under your monthly contract; the fact is you have to pay for the privilege. If you’re basic mobile contract does not cover text messaging. You will then have to pay for every single calls, both incoming and out going.
Since I am not willing to pay to subscribe to the service, so my friends can send me useless information’s; and most mobile carrier will not offer the option to charge the sender for the message they send, my solution is to terminate the service of text messaging altogether. My friend can leave me voice mail, as it was design to do in the first place. Along the way I save a few dollars enough for popcorn and a movie. That alone is no pocket change. Amazing isn’t it?
So, there you have it. I was frustrated and I took action, now I got back the control of my mobile phone back. You may share my view and you may not. It is only my opinion, does not reflects yours. However if any one tries to reach me by way of text messaging, they will be out of luck.
Chance Encounter NYC
Friday, March 19, 2010
Spring is in the city
There is no flower blossom yet, and the trees are still bare, but art is in full bloom in the city. After the season opener, the Armory show, it is followed by the Biennial at the Whitney.
On any given weekends, there are abundant of new exhibits in many of the major museums. Some shows are more interesting; the others will be in my back pocket for now.
One show captured my attention is the retrospective of the Grande dame of 1970s performance artist Marina Abramović at the MOMA. Her work “Big Silent” is not easy to achieve, she will sit in silence and motionless amidst the noisy and restless atrium of the museum for the duration of the show (Three months), daily, during the entire opening hours of the museum.
I am not a fan of these types of performance arts, modern. I am going to see it to appreciate, to gain more insight and by chance to expand my horizon in modern art. That is my attitude. What is yours?
There are other interesting exhibits like the Picasso (Met’s collection), and the Tutankhamen’s funeral exhibit opening at the Met is definitely worth seeing. As you can see I am a busy bee. Buzzing around from museum to museums. I am even going to Philly for another Picasso exhibit. Could it be full moon?
I did not neglect all the other modern museums, like the “ New Museum” and the “Guggenheim” etc. NYC is a city of choices I can only do so much on any given weekend. As for going to the free night at the museums when it is opening late. Forget about that, museums at those nights are more often fill with people more than weekends. I am going there to appreciate arts, not to be to seen as art patron. Plus, I can get in free at any time anyway. However one helpful tip is to visit the MOMA when it opens in the morning during the weekend, and the Met on a Saturday or Sunday late afternoon two hours before it closes.
Chance Encounter NYC
On any given weekends, there are abundant of new exhibits in many of the major museums. Some shows are more interesting; the others will be in my back pocket for now.
One show captured my attention is the retrospective of the Grande dame of 1970s performance artist Marina Abramović at the MOMA. Her work “Big Silent” is not easy to achieve, she will sit in silence and motionless amidst the noisy and restless atrium of the museum for the duration of the show (Three months), daily, during the entire opening hours of the museum.
I am not a fan of these types of performance arts, modern. I am going to see it to appreciate, to gain more insight and by chance to expand my horizon in modern art. That is my attitude. What is yours?
There are other interesting exhibits like the Picasso (Met’s collection), and the Tutankhamen’s funeral exhibit opening at the Met is definitely worth seeing. As you can see I am a busy bee. Buzzing around from museum to museums. I am even going to Philly for another Picasso exhibit. Could it be full moon?
I did not neglect all the other modern museums, like the “ New Museum” and the “Guggenheim” etc. NYC is a city of choices I can only do so much on any given weekend. As for going to the free night at the museums when it is opening late. Forget about that, museums at those nights are more often fill with people more than weekends. I am going there to appreciate arts, not to be to seen as art patron. Plus, I can get in free at any time anyway. However one helpful tip is to visit the MOMA when it opens in the morning during the weekend, and the Met on a Saturday or Sunday late afternoon two hours before it closes.
Chance Encounter NYC
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The Majestic Water Front
New Yorkers often experienced the majestic scenery of the Northern Hudson River shore, but often over look the beauty of the mid Manhattan Hudson River waterfront. The stretch from Midtown west go south and end at the southern tip of Battery Park.
Unless you live in neighborhoods in the mid to lower section of the Island, most almost never set foot on the Hudson River Park. Let’s face it, it is not exactly the friendliest destination, a rather long hike from 8 or 9 Ave. Some of us just don’t bother. What is there any way? Some may proclaim.
For the fortunate few that live in these neighborhoods, the riverfront is a piece of heaven in the concrete jungle. Have a picnic, take a walk, ride your bike, or a short jog, uninterrupted. At the same time, soak in the view of a setting sun, is both romantic, poetic and exhilarating.
You may prefer the sun set lawn, have a Martini, watch the sun goes down behind our Lady Liberty at the lower tip of Manhattan. The different is, you have to share you private moment with hundreds of tourist, and other residences that live in the infamous Battery Park.
I love an early morning jog down this stretch of the park, before the city return to full swing, although the sound of traffic of the West Side highway is never far away; there are pockets of completed Hudson River Project, can shelter you from the noise of those passing cars.
To be able to listen to the sound of waves hit the rocks and piers is an authentic New York experience at its finest form. Dash to the tip of the pier, stretch out your arms, let the morning wind swept thru your face, and let your hair blow in the wind, all the while taking in the smelt of fresh river water, close your eyes forget that you are in the city for a moment, is the most precious gift on any given morning. Until you were awoke by giant of a cruise ship, bath in the golden morning sun, sailing up stream passes you by. Even that, is a fest for the eyes.
Slow down your life; take a walk on the west side river front.
Chance Encounter NYC
Unless you live in neighborhoods in the mid to lower section of the Island, most almost never set foot on the Hudson River Park. Let’s face it, it is not exactly the friendliest destination, a rather long hike from 8 or 9 Ave. Some of us just don’t bother. What is there any way? Some may proclaim.
For the fortunate few that live in these neighborhoods, the riverfront is a piece of heaven in the concrete jungle. Have a picnic, take a walk, ride your bike, or a short jog, uninterrupted. At the same time, soak in the view of a setting sun, is both romantic, poetic and exhilarating.
You may prefer the sun set lawn, have a Martini, watch the sun goes down behind our Lady Liberty at the lower tip of Manhattan. The different is, you have to share you private moment with hundreds of tourist, and other residences that live in the infamous Battery Park.
I love an early morning jog down this stretch of the park, before the city return to full swing, although the sound of traffic of the West Side highway is never far away; there are pockets of completed Hudson River Project, can shelter you from the noise of those passing cars.
To be able to listen to the sound of waves hit the rocks and piers is an authentic New York experience at its finest form. Dash to the tip of the pier, stretch out your arms, let the morning wind swept thru your face, and let your hair blow in the wind, all the while taking in the smelt of fresh river water, close your eyes forget that you are in the city for a moment, is the most precious gift on any given morning. Until you were awoke by giant of a cruise ship, bath in the golden morning sun, sailing up stream passes you by. Even that, is a fest for the eyes.
Slow down your life; take a walk on the west side river front.
Chance Encounter NYC
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Do You Have A Life Outside Of Your Work
“It is nice to have a life outside of work”, my colleague said, while she put on her jacket head held high, heading out to the bright, warm sunny day to have a refreshing lunch. Her action is a luxury these days, especially for those of us that work’s in NYC. We often finish our lunch in 10 minute and back at work.
In the age of advance technology and global economy, our work does not confine to our office. We have no escape, it follow us from our office to our home and back. As soon as we got up in the morning, we reached for the blackberries. The messages from work stream thru faster than the cup of coffee being brew. The laptop and WiFi allows you be portable, and available 24/7 at the same time. This cycle never ends, the term 9-5 or a 40 hours workweek is rendered not relevant.
I recently heard comments from a European friend; he told me that his office in NYC does not end the workday until 6pm, as if it is a big deal. Most of us here in New York City turn in a 10 hours workday are a norm. A 12 hours day is not all that uncommon.
While keeping this kind of hours is all right for the young and eager, without a family or a place to call home they can endure the schedule for a couple of years, while trying to prove their worth. Trading in my every waking moment for work is hardly worth it for me. What is your thought, care to share?
On the other hand, I knew a few individuals, just can’t let go. They work for years keeping crazy hours, until their body crashed, forced to retire to a wheel chair. Picture that; does it worth it?
I agree with my colleague. Life is too short to spend it all at work. How to balance a career and personal time, is entirely up to you. My first step is to off the Black Berry as soon as I leave office. Also leave your desktop alone at home. Take a deep breath and enjoy the sunset. There is a whole world out there, if you were to live in the greatest city in the world, and not take advantage of it. That does not make any sense, doesn’t it?
Chance Encounter NYC
In the age of advance technology and global economy, our work does not confine to our office. We have no escape, it follow us from our office to our home and back. As soon as we got up in the morning, we reached for the blackberries. The messages from work stream thru faster than the cup of coffee being brew. The laptop and WiFi allows you be portable, and available 24/7 at the same time. This cycle never ends, the term 9-5 or a 40 hours workweek is rendered not relevant.
I recently heard comments from a European friend; he told me that his office in NYC does not end the workday until 6pm, as if it is a big deal. Most of us here in New York City turn in a 10 hours workday are a norm. A 12 hours day is not all that uncommon.
While keeping this kind of hours is all right for the young and eager, without a family or a place to call home they can endure the schedule for a couple of years, while trying to prove their worth. Trading in my every waking moment for work is hardly worth it for me. What is your thought, care to share?
On the other hand, I knew a few individuals, just can’t let go. They work for years keeping crazy hours, until their body crashed, forced to retire to a wheel chair. Picture that; does it worth it?
I agree with my colleague. Life is too short to spend it all at work. How to balance a career and personal time, is entirely up to you. My first step is to off the Black Berry as soon as I leave office. Also leave your desktop alone at home. Take a deep breath and enjoy the sunset. There is a whole world out there, if you were to live in the greatest city in the world, and not take advantage of it. That does not make any sense, doesn’t it?
Chance Encounter NYC
Another Added Insults To New Yorkers
I am talking about he New York Cabbie ripping off passengers. First the MTA raised their fare, and then now the Yellow cab scandal. I suppose it is time to take out the bike, and make the city bike friendly like some European cities, even big city like Chicago.
Although New York City Taxis are expensive, but they are a part of New York City, I can’t imagine walking down the street with the absent of the yellow cabs. Granted they are not the most efficient transportation, especially when you try to cross down during the week in a hurry, it is much faster taking the subway. Never the less, they are part of the institution that makes NY, the NY.
Most of us a loyal customers, we hail a cab at least a couple of times a week. It really annoys me that after the all their fare hike, threaten us with strikes, make us pay for jumping meters while their taxi stuck in traffic. The Cabbie repaid their most loyal customer with this scam? Where is their union on this issue now? I have not heard a word from them. I think they should “ ALL” be prosecuted. I am one mad New Yorker.
I believe that most passengers are honest and good nature, and very tolerance to their crude behavior. Cabbies are often on the cell phone while driving, they took whatever the longest route to your destination as they pleased, and we even willing to put up with their latest scheme on share cabs without a fight. After all these abuses, we still tip them willingly. Who are we? Morons?
I have no word for their dishonesty. I thought it was an isolated incidence when the news broke, came to find out this is an organized scams later. I am now always looking for the “1” number on the right hand side of the meter, to make sure I am not being taken for a “ride” before I pay the bill. As for the announcement last night the city is trying to make the Cab companies find and reimburses those passengers that pays their fare with credit cards, for the thousands of us that pay cash, we are out of luck. That is a stupid proposal. I would rather makes all that involved do 6 months community service, go stand in front of groups to admitted their dishonesty. That is a better justice than just a $5.00 refund.
What is your suggestion?
Chance Encounter NYC
Although New York City Taxis are expensive, but they are a part of New York City, I can’t imagine walking down the street with the absent of the yellow cabs. Granted they are not the most efficient transportation, especially when you try to cross down during the week in a hurry, it is much faster taking the subway. Never the less, they are part of the institution that makes NY, the NY.
Most of us a loyal customers, we hail a cab at least a couple of times a week. It really annoys me that after the all their fare hike, threaten us with strikes, make us pay for jumping meters while their taxi stuck in traffic. The Cabbie repaid their most loyal customer with this scam? Where is their union on this issue now? I have not heard a word from them. I think they should “ ALL” be prosecuted. I am one mad New Yorker.
I believe that most passengers are honest and good nature, and very tolerance to their crude behavior. Cabbies are often on the cell phone while driving, they took whatever the longest route to your destination as they pleased, and we even willing to put up with their latest scheme on share cabs without a fight. After all these abuses, we still tip them willingly. Who are we? Morons?
I have no word for their dishonesty. I thought it was an isolated incidence when the news broke, came to find out this is an organized scams later. I am now always looking for the “1” number on the right hand side of the meter, to make sure I am not being taken for a “ride” before I pay the bill. As for the announcement last night the city is trying to make the Cab companies find and reimburses those passengers that pays their fare with credit cards, for the thousands of us that pay cash, we are out of luck. That is a stupid proposal. I would rather makes all that involved do 6 months community service, go stand in front of groups to admitted their dishonesty. That is a better justice than just a $5.00 refund.
What is your suggestion?
Chance Encounter NYC
Friday, March 12, 2010
Art Opening Or Art Party
On any given Thursday of the week, there are art openings in any of the art districts in the NYC boroughs. As a practicing artist, I often patron these openings as an extended continue education.
Recently I wonder how many people are there for art purpose. Like buyers, Dealers, etc. How any are there for the free drinks? In the Upper East Side galleries, they often roll out red carpets for openings. There are drinking’s pouring faster than the waterfalls. It is a little different in Chelsea district. Most Galleries will have an opening night, and then a reception evening.
Some of the Gallery openings or Gallery walk I went to in Philadelphia and Chicago, took on rather festive atmosphere, some even have live music. There is nothing wrong with it; after all it is a celebration to the artists amazing accomplishment. It should be celebrated. On the other hand, does all the drinking gets in the way of the appreciation of the art or enhances it.
I suppose having wine at these events is part of the art gallery culture, and it happens everywhere in the world. May be it is a good tradition. I am not ashamed to say that free wine gets my vote. What about you?
As for getting a little… you know. Been there done that too, unfortunately. After all drinking after work, with an empty stomach plus free wine or spirit, is a deadly combination. If it had never happens to you? I am very sorry, because you are either a boring person, you have no life or you are just lying.
Well, there is another art opening next week on a condo lobby. While the exhibit place is great, and opening seems to draw some upscale patrons, but it is not a gallery, there will be no expert there to showcase the art, except the artist himself. It is also the responsibility of the participating artist to provide refreshment for the opening party. It is an unconventional approach, Does it worth the cost?
The food at this opening seems to be always excellent, and the spirits were flowing non-stop for hours. I never miss any of the openings, because it is free, period. But, is it an art opening? Or is it just another party.
Quarter for your thought
Chance Encounter NYC
Recently I wonder how many people are there for art purpose. Like buyers, Dealers, etc. How any are there for the free drinks? In the Upper East Side galleries, they often roll out red carpets for openings. There are drinking’s pouring faster than the waterfalls. It is a little different in Chelsea district. Most Galleries will have an opening night, and then a reception evening.
Some of the Gallery openings or Gallery walk I went to in Philadelphia and Chicago, took on rather festive atmosphere, some even have live music. There is nothing wrong with it; after all it is a celebration to the artists amazing accomplishment. It should be celebrated. On the other hand, does all the drinking gets in the way of the appreciation of the art or enhances it.
I suppose having wine at these events is part of the art gallery culture, and it happens everywhere in the world. May be it is a good tradition. I am not ashamed to say that free wine gets my vote. What about you?
As for getting a little… you know. Been there done that too, unfortunately. After all drinking after work, with an empty stomach plus free wine or spirit, is a deadly combination. If it had never happens to you? I am very sorry, because you are either a boring person, you have no life or you are just lying.
Well, there is another art opening next week on a condo lobby. While the exhibit place is great, and opening seems to draw some upscale patrons, but it is not a gallery, there will be no expert there to showcase the art, except the artist himself. It is also the responsibility of the participating artist to provide refreshment for the opening party. It is an unconventional approach, Does it worth the cost?
The food at this opening seems to be always excellent, and the spirits were flowing non-stop for hours. I never miss any of the openings, because it is free, period. But, is it an art opening? Or is it just another party.
Quarter for your thought
Chance Encounter NYC
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Cast as the birthday boy.
I am lost of word writing this blog to night. The world discovered my birthday despite my effort avoid making it a big day at all cost, I failed.
The tsunami of well wishes arrive thru face book lasted all day, Wave after waves of notifications fill my email in box to the max. Even after a mid day clean up, the other emails well wishes finally appear. To all of you, I sincerely thank you.
The other well wishes came at the office birthday party of which I try so desperately to avoid, happened to me not once, but twice. My colleagues and the agency give me a luncheon to celebrate my (29 birthday again). The a second party in the afternoon at tea hours, except there is no tea, Champaign flows like river and specialty cup cakes enough to feed an army. I am so sugar up can’t help but being sweeter than ever. I am sure the sweetness will remain in the circulation of my body will last till the next bash. (You can call me sugar from now on). I flew out not only candles but my diet as well.
More surprise waits when I finally got to my personal email. I had a surprise from my significant other that live half the world away. You will never guess what I was given, a treat to an Upper East Side Day Spa to be pamper and unwind, I hope they serve Champaign, while I am having a seaweed wrap. (This is not food) A gift of pampering, that is most unexpected and thoughtful from someone so dear.
I must say I am the luckiest guy in the world, are you just a little jealous. Just remembered to treat others with kindness, you will be shower with love and never be forgotten. Always I promise.
Chance Encounter NYC
The tsunami of well wishes arrive thru face book lasted all day, Wave after waves of notifications fill my email in box to the max. Even after a mid day clean up, the other emails well wishes finally appear. To all of you, I sincerely thank you.
The other well wishes came at the office birthday party of which I try so desperately to avoid, happened to me not once, but twice. My colleagues and the agency give me a luncheon to celebrate my (29 birthday again). The a second party in the afternoon at tea hours, except there is no tea, Champaign flows like river and specialty cup cakes enough to feed an army. I am so sugar up can’t help but being sweeter than ever. I am sure the sweetness will remain in the circulation of my body will last till the next bash. (You can call me sugar from now on). I flew out not only candles but my diet as well.
More surprise waits when I finally got to my personal email. I had a surprise from my significant other that live half the world away. You will never guess what I was given, a treat to an Upper East Side Day Spa to be pamper and unwind, I hope they serve Champaign, while I am having a seaweed wrap. (This is not food) A gift of pampering, that is most unexpected and thoughtful from someone so dear.
I must say I am the luckiest guy in the world, are you just a little jealous. Just remembered to treat others with kindness, you will be shower with love and never be forgotten. Always I promise.
Chance Encounter NYC
3-D TV Anyone?
No rumors, it is actually here. Samsung and Panasonic started selling sets already, glasses included of course. Not knowing how many pairs will be included with the set.
What’s the point on having a 3-D TV when programming is not readily available. Remember my blog about my cell phone. I got one and can’t can anyone?
I am not sure if I want to wear 3-D glasses to watch a TV show or a movie all the time either. Watching programming with faces wearing 3-D glasses may promote nightmare. I rather wait till 3-D technology does not acquire glasses wearing before I will trade in my HD set.
In order to make 3-D TV any other mega hit, the manufacturers also need to get the game developer to embrace the idea, the reception so far does not seems to be encouraging. Perhaps it is cost prohibited from happening; or the involvement is not having fat bottom line? Or the cost of the set too high for gamers?
Until now, all the hot successful technologies on the market on require the replacement or purchases of expensive components, like bigger TV, better sound systems, blue ray, heavy head helmet for multi player games etc, The game industries was successful on that pursuit, for them not to embrace the new craze of 3-D technology seem strange. What do you think?
However the 3-D TV’s saving grace maybe the Porn industries, I am not kidding, weren’t they the one that started the whole video revolution and more? On the other hand social networks could be another crusader. How cool it is if I can see my friends in 3-D on large screen. I can’t wait.
Wow. The price for a 43” 3-D TV is cheaper than the flat screen HD when it was first introduced to the market, back at the stone age? You know I got one then, even with very limited HD TV broadcast channel, as always.
Therefore I think the manufacturer should forget about the gamers, instead concentrate on consumer like myself, whom like new gadgets, and can afford their ridicules price. They may have a hug hit on hand. Sell me on the idea to get one today. I am listening.
Penny for you thought.
Chance Encounter NYC
What’s the point on having a 3-D TV when programming is not readily available. Remember my blog about my cell phone. I got one and can’t can anyone?
I am not sure if I want to wear 3-D glasses to watch a TV show or a movie all the time either. Watching programming with faces wearing 3-D glasses may promote nightmare. I rather wait till 3-D technology does not acquire glasses wearing before I will trade in my HD set.
In order to make 3-D TV any other mega hit, the manufacturers also need to get the game developer to embrace the idea, the reception so far does not seems to be encouraging. Perhaps it is cost prohibited from happening; or the involvement is not having fat bottom line? Or the cost of the set too high for gamers?
Until now, all the hot successful technologies on the market on require the replacement or purchases of expensive components, like bigger TV, better sound systems, blue ray, heavy head helmet for multi player games etc, The game industries was successful on that pursuit, for them not to embrace the new craze of 3-D technology seem strange. What do you think?
However the 3-D TV’s saving grace maybe the Porn industries, I am not kidding, weren’t they the one that started the whole video revolution and more? On the other hand social networks could be another crusader. How cool it is if I can see my friends in 3-D on large screen. I can’t wait.
Wow. The price for a 43” 3-D TV is cheaper than the flat screen HD when it was first introduced to the market, back at the stone age? You know I got one then, even with very limited HD TV broadcast channel, as always.
Therefore I think the manufacturer should forget about the gamers, instead concentrate on consumer like myself, whom like new gadgets, and can afford their ridicules price. They may have a hug hit on hand. Sell me on the idea to get one today. I am listening.
Penny for you thought.
Chance Encounter NYC
Monday, March 8, 2010
A believer of Video Communications
Thanks to the ever inventiveness Internet technologies, we are by far the more connected generation ever incident does happens along the way during the expansion pain. I remember when I had my first digital cell phone, I got sold on the concept that I can connect with anyone from anywhere, except the minor detail that the other person must have a cell phone as well. Therefore I paid for the plan and the phone and called no one.
These day however we have more options to connect with friends and family than just cell calls. I am not talking about chat rooms, face book, twitters, or even text messaging. I especially dislike text messaging.
Some of these people are obsesses with texting. They may arrive early for an appointment, they text you. They lost you in the store, they text you, or perhaps they got stuck in traffic they text you. For the time being you have to open up their message, read it, just by chance a car might hit you dead while reading their message. I bet they will text you while you are in the emergency room. Very annoying. I usually ignore them. My plan does not cover text message, my solution soon is to sign up for reverse payment plan in the near future, make them pay when they text me. Clever am I?
I am interested in more direct communications, a phone call I can actually hear your voice, or better yet, video communication like Skype. Video communications came a long way. It was cost prohibited in the past, not to mention burry pictures and time delay. That all changed with Skype. It allows me actually see the person of interests, doesn’t matter if the other party live on a different state or the other side of the world. Romance can also blossom. I wouldn’t get too carry away with that. On the other side of the coin is that you can also get into trouble with friends; for example being a good friend you think no harm in dish out diet advice or let your friends know they need a better rest. Never the less, there are ways around it, but that will be subject for another blog later.
If you have not try Skype, you should. If you used Skype, share your story
Chance Encounter NYC
These day however we have more options to connect with friends and family than just cell calls. I am not talking about chat rooms, face book, twitters, or even text messaging. I especially dislike text messaging.
Some of these people are obsesses with texting. They may arrive early for an appointment, they text you. They lost you in the store, they text you, or perhaps they got stuck in traffic they text you. For the time being you have to open up their message, read it, just by chance a car might hit you dead while reading their message. I bet they will text you while you are in the emergency room. Very annoying. I usually ignore them. My plan does not cover text message, my solution soon is to sign up for reverse payment plan in the near future, make them pay when they text me. Clever am I?
I am interested in more direct communications, a phone call I can actually hear your voice, or better yet, video communication like Skype. Video communications came a long way. It was cost prohibited in the past, not to mention burry pictures and time delay. That all changed with Skype. It allows me actually see the person of interests, doesn’t matter if the other party live on a different state or the other side of the world. Romance can also blossom. I wouldn’t get too carry away with that. On the other side of the coin is that you can also get into trouble with friends; for example being a good friend you think no harm in dish out diet advice or let your friends know they need a better rest. Never the less, there are ways around it, but that will be subject for another blog later.
If you have not try Skype, you should. If you used Skype, share your story
Chance Encounter NYC
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Never Claim To Be A Chef
Did you notice that there is an increasing amount of cooking shows on the tube? I thought we were all trying to shade a couple extra pounds. All those cooking and food certainly doesn’t help. Who are all these celebrity chefs anyway? New one pops up all the time.
I was never interested in a career with an average office temperature close to a 100º, However I do like the idea of messing around in the kitchen once in a while. I found that cooking is rather relaxing not to mention love cooking with wine have a glass along the way. So Ms Julie, I did take notes…
I look at cooking as a creative process, ingredients are my paints, cook ware are my canvas. I can mix and matches to create, there is no right or wrong direction, in the end you may have a creation good for the eyes only, or may be something good for the taste as well.
With that in mind, I am attempting to share one of my own creation that is easy to use, and guarantee good for most meat dishes that you ever cook.
The idea is simple. I borrowed from the French’s method of brining the meat. The ingredients for the brine are: Chicken bones, leaks, onions, carrots, celeries, a couple coves of fresh garlic, bay Leaves, a tea spoon of oregano, fresh basil, a couple slices of ginger pressed, salt & pepper to taste. Put all the ingredients in a soup pot, fill water to ¾ full, bring to boil, simmer until reduce to half.
Remove brine from heat, add half a cup of white wine not the expensive one that you are drinking, cooking wine is fine, set aside and lets cool. When cold, add raw meat cover pot and refrigerate over night. Your main course is ready for grilling or fry. No other sauce is needed for the finishing touch.
There you have it, this is my full prove recipe, if you fail, please keep your embarrassment to yourself. My creation works.
However, my companion told me one night that I did enough cooking for the week, we should order carry out. That could be either good (really care) or bad (tire of my cooking) I never found out. So “De” what is it?
Have fun create a masterpiece and share with others.
Chance Encounter, NYC
I was never interested in a career with an average office temperature close to a 100º, However I do like the idea of messing around in the kitchen once in a while. I found that cooking is rather relaxing not to mention love cooking with wine have a glass along the way. So Ms Julie, I did take notes…
I look at cooking as a creative process, ingredients are my paints, cook ware are my canvas. I can mix and matches to create, there is no right or wrong direction, in the end you may have a creation good for the eyes only, or may be something good for the taste as well.
With that in mind, I am attempting to share one of my own creation that is easy to use, and guarantee good for most meat dishes that you ever cook.
The idea is simple. I borrowed from the French’s method of brining the meat. The ingredients for the brine are: Chicken bones, leaks, onions, carrots, celeries, a couple coves of fresh garlic, bay Leaves, a tea spoon of oregano, fresh basil, a couple slices of ginger pressed, salt & pepper to taste. Put all the ingredients in a soup pot, fill water to ¾ full, bring to boil, simmer until reduce to half.
Remove brine from heat, add half a cup of white wine not the expensive one that you are drinking, cooking wine is fine, set aside and lets cool. When cold, add raw meat cover pot and refrigerate over night. Your main course is ready for grilling or fry. No other sauce is needed for the finishing touch.
There you have it, this is my full prove recipe, if you fail, please keep your embarrassment to yourself. My creation works.
However, my companion told me one night that I did enough cooking for the week, we should order carry out. That could be either good (really care) or bad (tire of my cooking) I never found out. So “De” what is it?
Have fun create a masterpiece and share with others.
Chance Encounter, NYC
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Proper Manner In A Civil Society
Are New Yorkers the only people in the world always rushing, always in a hurry? Are we so wrap up in our thought, and activities we forgot how to be polite, or we are just rude and lack of refinement.
Crossing path
A visitor told me among other things that, he got cross path and brush shouldered with more people in New York City than anywhere else in the world, and yet doesn’t seems like anyone care to acknowledge their encounter.
How often did you brush shoulders or bump into or cross path with someone on the sidewalk or subway terminals each day? Almost no one apologize, instead most people just squeezed by and move on, especially in the subway cars, the focus is just to rush and get out
What happened to a simple “ Pardon”?
We all learn from an early age how to behave in a civil society, are we lost it along the way? Perhaps it is just the environment of a large city, we learn from watching others, and do the same?
Polite society is the reflection of her citizen, are we New Yorkers such a rough and tumble crowds that we does not even know how to behave in a civilize manner? Perhaps we are too arrogant to behave properly.
Next time when you cross path with someone may be you will do the right thing?
Please share your thought.
Chance Encounter NYC
Crossing path
A visitor told me among other things that, he got cross path and brush shouldered with more people in New York City than anywhere else in the world, and yet doesn’t seems like anyone care to acknowledge their encounter.
How often did you brush shoulders or bump into or cross path with someone on the sidewalk or subway terminals each day? Almost no one apologize, instead most people just squeezed by and move on, especially in the subway cars, the focus is just to rush and get out
What happened to a simple “ Pardon”?
We all learn from an early age how to behave in a civil society, are we lost it along the way? Perhaps it is just the environment of a large city, we learn from watching others, and do the same?
Polite society is the reflection of her citizen, are we New Yorkers such a rough and tumble crowds that we does not even know how to behave in a civilize manner? Perhaps we are too arrogant to behave properly.
Next time when you cross path with someone may be you will do the right thing?
Please share your thought.
Chance Encounter NYC
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