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aepete — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:08:30 +0000

Thanks, Whynot. I have a dog that looks much like yours -- perhaps they are cousins. (We are coming from Baltimore.) I'm still wondering, are the day laborers generally around on Sunday afternoons?

charter school co-locations in crown heights/prospect heights??

xlizellx — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:12:33 +0000

I PMed you. There are lots of great choice schools in the DOE. Free, but require applications. People with babies come tour my school all of the time to plan for Pre-K. There are great public schools out there, but in certain parts of the city they are hard to come by using my standards.

Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread (Continued)

T-Bone51 — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:11:19 +0000

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T-Bone51 — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:10:42 +0000

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Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread (Continued)

T-Bone51 — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:09:55 +0000

Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread (Continued)

T-Bone51 — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:09:19 +0000

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T-Bone51 — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:04:56 +0000

I hate this blog... Really

Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread (Continued)

T-Bone51 — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:04:12 +0000

hope this post, My girls saturday

Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread (Continued)

T-Bone51 — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:03:15 +0000

Good night sweet dreams to all///// Love ya

charter school co-locations in crown heights/prospect heights??

tateinbk — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:02:47 +0000

Oh, and the other thing I've been considering is homeschooling. I never would have thought it possible, or a good idea. With enough kids co-operative style, it might be a good option for a few years until I can get a higher earning job in order to afford private school.

charter school co-locations in crown heights/prospect heights??

tateinbk — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:12 +0000

As one of the more recent transplants to Crown Heights (previously 8 years in PH and raised in Manhattan Valley) and with a new small dependent, this is a topic that comes up for me rather frequently. My father always worked in private schools so my siblings and I always attended them. My Significant Other only went to public schools, and not particularly good ones. I have fond memories of school and his "good" memories are few and far between. Mostly he remembers getting picked on for being a smallish Chinese kid. I'm thinking to go the same route as my father. My goal has become to get the right degree by the time my son is entering first grade. I agree with xlizellx about sending my child to a school with educational beliefs I want. For better or for worse I have a long appreciation for Waldorf schools. That is going to be hard to get for free or even affordable for us. If I found a public school with the standards xlizellx mentions and one that also keeps an eye and finger on kids harassing kids... I would be happy to send my son there.

charter school co-locations in crown heights/prospect heights??

whynot_31 — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:47:55 +0000

Xlizellx- It is sad that the schools (be them charter or zoned), have embraced such questionable curriculums. In addition to appealing to the fears/hopes of parents, they are also desperate to show academic success to avoid closure. Yes, like you, I believe true education (and even "childhood") is sacrificed as a result of such pressures. I think avoiding such pressures, and being able to give their child some "agency" over the learning environment are a big part of why people of means (be them of whatever race/hue) sacrifice luxuries to pay for private school. As you are aware, the situation in NYC is so dire that lots of people move out of the city, or get fake addresses in better zones because they are not willing or able to come up with the $ required for a private school. Using the same criteria as you, they find there is no charter or zoned schools that will give their child an education; the choices they offer is either "chartered boot camps" or "zoned chaos".

mural on eastern parkway and franklin

whynot_31 — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:31:01 +0000

Gothamist is known for having provocative headlines. As much as I love such websites, I also mourn journalism's demise. ....speaking of provocative, could we call this new building The ProCro, but still refer to the neighborhood as western Crown Heights?

charter school co-locations in crown heights/prospect heights??

xlizellx — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:04:01 +0000

I read that NYT article and the ones linked to it about segregated schools. As someone who taught in East Flatbush - with not a white person around - who now teaches in a United Colors of Benetton ad looking school in the East Village, I have seen both sides. I would not send my kids to many of the area's schools not because of race - but because of my philosophy on how to teach/treat children. I will not send my kids to a school with uniforms. Or a school that does test prep during the day. Or one where the kids have no agency. Or one with scripted curriculums based on billion dollar companies and not kids needs and interests. I won't send them to a school that doesn't encourage play. Or imagination. And in my experience (4 schools in both districts 17 and 18) that is the rule, not the exception, of many schools in the area. I have friends who taught at PS22 (now closing) who tell similar stories of a non-democratic learning environment that stifles creativity. I will be that "drop of cream" if I know the school holds similar educational beliefs as me.

mural on eastern parkway and franklin

Epiclylaterd — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:59:28 +0000

Seriously hoping that is tongue in cheek. I don't read Gothamist enough to know their angle.

need help unloading a moving truck

whynot_31 — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:32:53 +0000

Mrs Whynot informs me that it is spelled shoo, not shoe. I'd always imagined it being like kicking someone out. Hence relating to the shoe on one's foot. She says I am wrong. PS. Good luck on your move!

mural on eastern parkway and franklin

xlizellx — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:22:33 +0000

<a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/05/16/early_addition_1042.php" rel="nofollow">http://gothamist.com/2012/05/16/early_addition_1042.php</a> I nearly choked seeing this headline on Gothamist today.

Gigantic Library Book Sale!

wordscribe — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:58 +0000

It's time for our big annual fundraiser, the Love Your Library Day Book Sale at the Carroll Gardens Library this Saturday, May 19 from 10 AM - 4 PM, 396 Clinton Street on the corner of Union. There will be thousands of books from $1-$3, including kids' books, hardcover and paperback fiction, history, biography, film and theater, science, cookbooks, beautiful art and photography books, vintage titles and much more. Plus a line up of cool entertainment including readings, art activities, a bake sale and snazzy Brooklyn Public Library shirts for sale - all to raise money for the library and raise awareness of how important libraries are to our community: 11 AM - Lela Nargi reads her book "The Honeybee Man" a finalist for the Cook prize for children's science writing 11:30-12:30- Curious Jane camp leads art activities for kids 12:30- Cobble Hill Playgroup Director Carol Troha from "Storytime with Carol & Friends" reads one of her favorite books 2:30- Josh Lewis reads from his popular "Super Chicken Nugget Boy" series Assemblywoman Joan Millman and City Councilmember Brad Lander will be there to buy books too! All proceeds from the book sale and bake sale will go to benefit the Carroll Gardens branch and every t-shirt sold will benefit the Brooklyn Public Library's "Support Our Shelves" campaign.

Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread (Continued)

Judy (Giordano) Banjany — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:37:21 +0000

Hi Everyone, Patsy - Happy 20th Anniversary!!!!!!How could you forget a big one like that...lol Debbie - Happy Sweet 16 to your daughter Samantha.... Anna - glad the weddding turned out great....enjoy all your gifts. Hi Warren, Terry, Donna and Anthony....

need help unloading a moving truck

whynot_31 — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:19:38 +0000

They can usually be found at Home Depot and Uhaul. The security at Lowes sometimes shoes them away, so they are there less often.

need help unloading a moving truck

aepete — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:54:21 +0000

Great ideas -- thanks! Are they usually around all day, or just in the mornings (both at the Uhaul place and at Home Depot/Lowes)?

To The Dickhead Driver Of DHU 6075

PACC11205 — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:54:13 +0000

good for you! that'll teach him, hopefully!

need help unloading a moving truck

OpossumQueen — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:50:47 +0000

I think the Uhaul place on 4th Ave also usually has day laborers, and I'm guessing those guys are expecting to do some moving.

need help unloading a moving truck

Mamacita — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:39:34 +0000

Go to the Lowes or Home Depot parking lot and hire some day laborers. They'll get the job done fast and easy.

Ryan who ever you are, the luckiest gamer alive!!

armchair_warrior — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:21:38 +0000

Vanderbilt Closings & Construction

tateinbk — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:01:28 +0000

What will Beast do once there is an actual tapas restaurant on Vanderbilt? A question I've wondered for years, what does everyone think of those murals on the side of the Beast wall?

Kimchi Taco Truck

inpixels — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:05:24 +0000

There was that conceptual art project at the Brooklyn Museum Called the Clean Penny Service <a href="http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/community/blogosphere/2011/06/14/a-penny-saved-is-a-penny-earned/" rel="nofollow">http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/community/blogosphere/2011/06/14/a-penny-saved-is-a-penny-earned/</a> I can think of an equally entertaining project. Bring a thousand or so pennies in front of Kimchi Taco place and ask people to check there receipt when they leave the store. To those who have been 'taken' by the penny rounding scheme, offer them some abes to make up for the injustice. Be sure to post video on youtube (and Brooklynian)

Vanderbilt Closings & Construction

whynot_31 — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:49:39 +0000

<blockquote><cite>whynot_31 <a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/prospect-heights/vanderbilt-closings-construction#post-744864">said</a>:</cite> Get ready for Spanish tapas! <a href="http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2011/10/plan-b-offshoot-slated-for-659-vanderbilt/#disqus_thread" rel="nofollow">http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2011/10/plan-b-offshoot-slated-for-659-vanderbilt/#disqus_thread</a> </blockquote> 7 months later, they are now almost ready to open. <a href="http://prospectheights.patch.com/articles/tapas-bar-coming-to-vanderbilt-avenue" rel="nofollow">http://prospectheights.patch.com/articles/tapas-bar-coming-to-vanderbilt-avenue</a>

need help unloading a moving truck

aepete — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:17 +0000

I'm moving into a a parlor-level apartment in Park Slope and need to hire a couple of people to unload a 16-foot moving truck. The anticipated date is Sunday, May 27, probably in the afternoon. I expect it would take 2 people an hour or two. There isn't much furniture -- mostly boxes. Does anyone have any recommendations for people in the neighborhood who might be available? Thanks!

Kimchi Taco Truck

inpixels — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:10 +0000

LOL! Hey Next time i'm gona pay with a fiver, 2 two dollar bills, SBA, and a fifty cent piece. <img src="http://brooklynian.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_geek.gif" title=":geek:" class="bb_smilies" /> They can take my money or i'll get tacos across the street. <img src="http://brooklynian.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/eusa_snooty.gif" title="[-(" class="bb_smilies" />

Kimchi Taco Truck

steveo — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:38:38 +0000

Dear Taco Store, Just set your prices so that they come out to even amounts with the tax. That way you don't piss off your customers with this rounding business. 9.41 + (9.42 * .08875) = 10.246025 or 9.64 + (9.64 * .08875) = 10.49555 Done.

Music Where It Matters Most - Fri June 8th - Lafayette Ave. Presbyterian Church

rdwirtz — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:31:26 +0000

Music Where It Matters Most Brooklyn launch event & community outreach Friday, June 8th - "Sing-a-Long", musical performance, delicious dinner, dessert, dialogue & demonstration & FUN! FREE kick-off event for kids (all ages) and parents. Everyone in the community is encouraged to participate, enjoy & have a dialogue with Erica Kalick, Executive Director, Music Where It Matters Most WHERE: The Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church 85 South Oxford St (between Fulton Street & Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 <a href="http://www.lapcbrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.lapcbrooklyn.org</a> WHEN: Friday, June 8th @ 5:30 - 8:00 pm Complimentary dinner & soft drinks 5:30 - 6:30 pm FREE MUSIC: 6:45 - 8:00 pm WHO: Grammy winning artist, Lisa Gutkin of the famed Klezmatics & special surprise musical friends HOW MUCH: FREE! (Donations accepted) WHY: Because Music & Kids Matter Support Music Where It Matters Most CONTACT: Erica Kalick, Music Where It Matters Most <a href="mailto:elksunrise@aol.com">elksunrise@aol.com</a>

Kimchi Taco Truck

whynot_31 — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:11:57 +0000

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPRHXgYVlk" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPRHXgYVlk</a>

Kimchi Taco Truck

inpixels — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:08:19 +0000

Pennies-Be-Gone: The Ethics of Rounding <a href="http://businessethicsblog.com/2010/11/03/pennies-be-gone-the-ethics-of-rounding/" rel="nofollow">http://businessethicsblog.com/2010/11/03/pennies-be-gone-the-ethics-of-rounding/</a> Canada's last penny minted <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/05/04/mb-canada-last-penny-mint.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/05/04/mb-canada-last-penny-mint.html</a>

IMANI HOUSE, Inc. Parent/Child Walk-To-Live

IMANI HOUSE Inc. — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:58:27 +0000

Join the IMANI HOUSE friends, family and community on Sunday, June 24th, 9am at the Bartell Pritchard Circle(Prospect Park West & 15th St.), for our 1st Annual Parent/Child Walk-To-Live. This event is being held to bring more awareness to childhood obesity, diabetes and heart disease among African-American and other Communities. Contact (718) 638-2059 for more information.