NYU-Poly Expands Campus in Brooklyn's MetroTech Center

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NEW YORK, NY May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In an important step to fulfill NYU's city-wide strategic vision for expansion of its academic facilities, NYU's engineering affiliate, the Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) (top left center), will expand into neighboring space in Downtown Brooklyn's MetroTech Center. 
The move is part of NYU-Poly's $38 million capital plan, called the i-squared-e Campus Transformation - where the "i-squared-e" stands for invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. 
The expansion into MetroTech will allow NYU-Poly to accommodate faculty offices, dry computational labs, small classrooms, and administrative functions, while freeing up space in current facilities for renovation and potential redevelopment.
"MetroTech Center has a great central commons area," said NYU-Poly President Jerry Hultin (lower right photo).  "Expanding into buildings that flank the commons creates a better presence of NYU-Poly in the square, and imparts a more dynamic, vibrant feel to our campus."
NYU-Poly is entering into a 20-year lease with real estate developer Forest City Ratner Companies for a total of 120,000 rentable square feet of space at 2 MetroTech and 15 MetroTech, which also involves a 9-year sub-lease of space from Wellpoint Insurance. 
For more information about NYU 2031 and a complete copy of the institution’s news release,  please log onto www.nyu.edu/nyu-in-nyc or contact .   Wendi Parson of Polytechnic Institute of New York University, wparson@poly.edu,  +1-718-260-3323 Web Site: http://www.poly.edu

Your Dictatorship Shows Its Teeth

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Have I reminded you to buy more ammo lately?  Christmas is coming, after all.

It turns out that ObamaCare makes an essential part of its regulatory scheme—an $800 billion bailout of private health insurance companies—conditional upon state governments creating the health insurance “exchanges” envisioned in the law.

This was no “drafting error.” During congressional consideration of the bill, its lead author, Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), acknowledged that he intentionally and purposefully made that bailout conditional on states implementing their own Exchanges.

Now that it appears that as many as 30 states will not create Exchanges, the law is in peril. When states refuse to establish an Exchange, they are blocking not only that bailout, but also the $2,000 per worker tax ObamaCare imposes on employers. If enough states refuse to establish an Exchange, they can effectively force Congress to repeal much or all of the law.

That might explain why the IRS is literally rewriting the statute. On May 24, the IRS finalized a regulation that says the law’s $800 billion insurance-industry bailout will not be conditional on states creating Exchanges. With the stroke of pen, the IRS (1) stripped states of the power Congress gave them to shield employers from that $2,000 per-worker tax, (2) imposed that illegal tax on employers whom Congress exempted, and (3) issued up to $800 billion of tax credits and direct subsidies to private health insurance companies—without any congressional authorization whatsoever.

TurboTimmy is no stranger to lawbreaking, of course.  But now he gets to do it to the citizens, not to the Gummint.

HT:  Ticker

The Utterly Crass Immelt

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The man's middle name is "Monetize."  And to hold him as a Hero of Capitalism is to hold Goebbels as a Hero of Socialism.

"China is changing," said CBS host Charlie Rose. "It may be being stabilized as we speak. What does that mean for China and what does it mean for the United States? Should it change expectations?"

"It is good for China," said Immelt. "To a certain extent, Charlie, 11 percent is unsustainable. You end up getting too much stimulus or a misallocation of resources. They are much better off working on a more consumer-based economy, less dependent on exports. The one thing that actually works, state run communism a bit– may not be your cup of tea, but their government works."  --quoted at Weekly Standard

Yes, especially in liquidating dealing with "extra" human lives.

If the Left-O-Wacky critics of eeeeeeeeeeeeevil Capitalism have a licit complaint, it is underlined and made operative by Immelt's execrable materialist remark.  The man should be forced to resign.

Can someone define ';Disney Magic';

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On another thread much has been talked about Disney Magic in the context of Orlando WDW versus other parks.

I don%26#39;t really get this concept. I enjoy Universal IOA much more than Disney %26amp; I take it it has no Disney Magic?

I think holiday magic comes from yourself and those with you.

So what constitutes Disney Magic?

Answers on a postcard please!

Can someone define ';Disney Magic';

Jenni, I never got it either. We had a great time at WDW, but then we have a great time wherever we go. I agree with you, the magic comes from being with our kids and doing the family thing. Some folks just really get in to it I guess. These folks also seem to kind of get offended when you just don%26#39;t get the %26#39;magic%26#39;. That other forum (the one I think you are talking about) is serious about their %26#39;magic%26#39; and some folks seem to be on the verge of tears when their family members don%26#39;t understand their %26#39;magic%26#39; feelings.

Can someone define ';Disney Magic';

Jenni-

Personally ive found Disney at Orlando being one of the few must do%26#39;s in your life. Paris is much closer but wouldn%26#39;t be the same.

That said, we%26#39;ve been there and now done it and personally its been more of experiencing very good theme parks in quick succession.

Mickey and gang are not really up to it these days since they seem to belong to the generation gone.

My kids are more into Dora the Explorer and co and if they were part of Disney then they would have enjoyed even more since they could directly relate to the character!

It%26#39;s like believing or not believing in Santa.

If you believe, you have the magic surrounding you. If you don%26#39;t believe, well, you%26#39;re missing the whole thing.

Disney magic depends for adults on their childhood memories. As a little girl i was mesmerised by cinderella, beauty and the beast etc... not everyone has disney imprinted on their memories. My boyfriend had no connection with disney or the %26#39;magic%26#39; but still had an awesome time

I think disney magic does exist for some but its not essential, you need good company to enjoy anything.

Trying to take it apart, here%26#39;s what I get:

Magic Kingdom is the model for the ';Disney Magic'; in my book; other Disney parks go with or against the below principles in different ways

Appealing to idealized notions of royalty and romance

';########'; childhood dreams (flying like Peter Pan and Tinkerbell)

Old time idealized notions of America and the American Dream, and progress (sort of a non-sectarian non-violent postmillenialism) without being so ';futuristic'; and ';cool'; (though Disney is not immune to trying to be ';futuristic'; and ';cool';); yet nostalgic; of course, thinking about old time notions of progress above things is nostalgic (think ';Main Street USA'; and ';Carosel of Progress';)

Emphasis on talking animals and Disney characters and cartoons that aren%26#39;t so ';violent'; or ';dangerous'; (like Looney Toons or ';Itchy and Scratchy';)

To some extent, tending toward a traditional understanding of beauty and childlike simplicity over ugliness (the Old lady in snow white as an exception); even the villans in the non-Disney things tend to be more artistic than the villans in other fantasy movies and animated features (one example: compare the Buzz Lightyear ride to the Men in Black Alien Attack and you%26#39;ll see the difference; one is more colorful and pretty in some ways; the other is cooler, more advanced, and the targets are uglier).

And, of course, a childlike utopianism about different nations and cultures coming together (';Its a Small World'; of course)

And also a more straightfoward way of looking at and talking about things (not the snappy quick at times over kids head and ';wicked humor of ';The Simpsons'; and ';Family Guy'; animated series).

To some extent, ';tenderness'; ';gentleness'; and being nice over against Endeavour105 type behavior (lol!)

Also, the relative ';innocence'; and childlike atmosphere of not serving beer at Magic Kingdom

To some extent, all these things rolled together somehow make up ';Disney Magic';. Yet there are some things which don%26#39;t necessarily go with these things, yet get rolled up in Disney magic (';Pirates of the Caribbean';, for example, appeals to childhood dreams, but is hardly ';########';, though it is somewhat idealistic)

Tomorrowland is futuristic, but in an almost quaint way

This is my somewhat ';clumsy'; attempt to define the Disney Magic.

Of course, Disney as a company and movie studio goes with or against these virtues at any time. It seems that in the Pixar era it has at times completely jettisoned these things, but not as fast as say other studios have; ';The Incredibles'; may be cool, but not as hip as, say ';Madagascar';.

Also, I personally hypothesize that Magic Kingdom is more of a park for adults rather than kids. Its more for adults who want to become a child again in some ways, or want to live vicariously as a child through their children. That%26#39;s why so many people bring young kids who can%26#39;t or may not remember what is going on; its more for the adults than kids. And adults are more capable of feeling the nostalga that Disney brings than kids are, though kids can be taught to be nostalgic too.

And, as referred to above (I meant to say it but forgot to type it, I think), the idea of being a child living in a fairy tale.

Disney Magic: As you enter the park, you wallet like magic comes out of your pocket, opens, and by the time you leave all of your money disappears!

I don%26#39;t think it makes any difference who you are. Anything your heart desires will come to you if your heart is in your dream. No request is too extreme - Fate is kind; She brings the sweet fulfillment of secret longing like a bolt out of the blue.

In summary, Fate steps in and sees you through and when you wish upon a star your dreams come true, and that%26#39;s how I guess I would define it (without straying from the topic).

I%26#39;m actually thinking of marketing this reply as a Disney song if I can tone it down a little. If Phil Collins is reading this, please get in touch, or tell Elton.

It is the look in your little girls eyes as tinkerbell starts her descent from the fairy tale castle.

That is the magic.

Recipe for Disney Magic...

1 cup Goofy

1 cup nostalgia

1/2 cup pixie dust

8 oz winter chill, warmed

3 1/2 (1 lb) bag %26#39;o cash

Grease body with sunblock. Cover head with mouse ears. Mix parks as directed on park hopper. Pour money out of wallet. Mix Dole Whips with funnel cakes and shake on Everest. Add Zantac and mix with Mountain Dew. Spoon over... well lets not go there. Bake 10 hours at 90 degrees. Cool completely in resort%26#39;s pool.

Further Update from Springfield

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by Scott Ledbetter

12-11-12

It has been a long while since I have posted over here.  To tell you the truth, it has been a hard month.  Our phone had been turned off because we could not make a payment on it, and when we were blessed to make a payment, the phone lasted a week and then crashed.  The problem I have is that I use MetroPCS, but since they are based out of Texas and are not completely nationwide, they have no store within 150 miles of my location.  So I can not take my phone to a store to get it fixed.  Their customer service suggestion?  Take it to a cell phone repair place here, pay for repair out of my own pocket (to which I only have $2), and MetroPCS will not reimburse me because they can not service the phone.  I am definitely looking for a new service provider.  But without any money (what money I do get goes to putting a roof over our head and food on the table), then I do not know when I can get a cell phone.

There have been some wonderful people that have blessed us and taken care of us.  One family helped us get back on our feet somewhat and has helped us seeking help around here.  You see, this so called conservative republican town of Springfield is now looking at adding homosexuality and gender identification to the towns non-discrimination laws.  The funny thing is that this town is run by conservative Republicans.  They act just like Democrats if you ask me - except that they are cold hearted, caring not for anyone but themselves, and greedy.  And they parade themselves as Christians.  Last time I looked, the definition of Christian was Christ like.  If this is what Christ was like, then He is no one I would want to meet.

We have no computer either, so I have to wait a long time before I can even access a computer.  I would love to keep up more with this site, but right now I am unable to do so.

We are extremely grateful to all who have helped us during this time.  As we ourselves are re-dedicating our lives to The Almighty, we are grateful for all that everyone has done and wish to take a moment to say thank you.  As the Almighty is in control over everything, then He will see us through this as well.

Ye Olde Journalist

NYU-Poly Expands Campus in Brooklyn's MetroTech Center

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NEW YORK, NY May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In an important step to fulfill NYU's city-wide strategic vision for expansion of its academic facilities, NYU's engineering affiliate, the Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) (top left center), will expand into neighboring space in Downtown Brooklyn's MetroTech Center. 
The move is part of NYU-Poly's $38 million capital plan, called the i-squared-e Campus Transformation - where the "i-squared-e" stands for invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. 
The expansion into MetroTech will allow NYU-Poly to accommodate faculty offices, dry computational labs, small classrooms, and administrative functions, while freeing up space in current facilities for renovation and potential redevelopment.
"MetroTech Center has a great central commons area," said NYU-Poly President Jerry Hultin (lower right photo).  "Expanding into buildings that flank the commons creates a better presence of NYU-Poly in the square, and imparts a more dynamic, vibrant feel to our campus."
NYU-Poly is entering into a 20-year lease with real estate developer Forest City Ratner Companies for a total of 120,000 rentable square feet of space at 2 MetroTech and 15 MetroTech, which also involves a 9-year sub-lease of space from Wellpoint Insurance. 
For more information about NYU 2031 and a complete copy of the institution’s news release,  please log onto www.nyu.edu/nyu-in-nyc or contact .   Wendi Parson of Polytechnic Institute of New York University, wparson@poly.edu,  +1-718-260-3323 Web Site: http://www.poly.edu

The Unemployment Report: It's Worse Than That

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As usual, Ticker finds a problem.

The working-age population went from 243,983 to 244,174 (thousands), an increase of 191,000 working-age people.  But the total number of employed people fell from 144,039 (thousands) to 143,549, a loss of 490,000 actual employed people!

The spread is even worse, of course -- closer to 3/4 of a million workers, because you must account for the population increase as well.

Not to mention the 'disappeareds' from the workforce--the ones who just gave up.