I came across this really cool article about a man who used the art of dressing up and photography to help cure his wife of breast cancer! He thought that making his wife laugh, would help her heal because after all laughter is the best medicine. Although i’m not sure if this would actually work as a cure, I do think that this man is a genius. He took it upon himself to do what he can for the situation, even if it cause him some embarrassing moments! True love!

Bob Carey travelled the country in a pink tutu, taking pictures of himself at some sites. His hope was that these embarrassing photos of him would make his wife,Lisa laugh!

(pictures from buzzfeed.com)

These are just a few of his works. His wife Linda said that these pictures were effective, funny, and did help time pass. When her nurses saw the photos, they enjoyed them too! After getting positive feedback, Bob decided to continue with his project and soon enough the Tutu Project was born and went viral.

“Oddly enough, her cancer has taught us that life is good, dealing with it can be hard, and sometimes the very best thing—no, the only thing—we can do to face another day is to laugh at ourselves, and share a laugh with others.” -Bob Carey

This article was on Buzzfeed.com titled “This guy travelled the country in a pink tutu just to make his wife laugh during Chemo” by Maycie Thornton.

Okay guys, this is insanity. Amazon is working on a new way of delivering their orders. They hope to get it delivered to you within half hour via drone-like “octocopters”(CNN). I was always amazed that they can deliver it over night!! Kind of scary to imagine drones flying around as the norm. Can’t decide if I’m a fan or not.

CNN – AMAZON’S DRONE DELIVERY: HOW WOULD IT WORK? BY Doug Gross

Could drones really be delivering packages by 2015?

That’s what Bezos said is the best possible scenario. But Cummings, a longtime advocate for the commercial use of drones, thinks that’s optimistic.

The Federal Aviation Administration needs to sign off on Amazon’s flight plans, and Cummings says the agency hasn’t been quick to move on the domestic use of drones.

“I think they (Amazon) are stepping out in a typically naive way, (but) maybe they have some secret insight to the FAA that I don’t have,” she said.

Cummings predicts the company will get approval to start Prime Air in other countries before the United States, but she says that having a retail and technology giant like Amazon pushing for it could speed things up for everyone.

“I don’t want anybody to think this is right around the corner,” Bezos warned during the “60 Minutes” interview.

How will I know if I’m eligible for a drone visit?

Bezos said the octocopters will have a 10-mile radius. So, it’s likely that folks in big cities near Amazon distribution sites would be a lot more likely to qualify than those in more remote areas.

He says they’ll initially carry items up to five pounds, which is roughly 86% of all deliveries Amazon makes.

But for even that 10-mile range to work, Amazon better be onto something about battery life that the rest of us don’t know. Cummings said drones the size of the octocopters have a battery life of about 30 minutes, and the weight of their cargo could make that even shorter.

What will keep people from shooting them down?

OK, it’s perhaps a little off-topic. But every single conversation we’ve had about the Amazon drones has, at some point, ended up focused on the innate human desire to knock stuff out of the sky, preferably with a loud bang.

Cummings joked about producing a reality show in which marksmen from different states compete to see how many octocopter targets they can bag. At least, we’re pretty sure it was a joke.

Perhaps not surprisingly, Amazon doesn’t directly address its drones becoming high-tech clay pigeons in a statement about safety.

“The FAA is actively working on rules and an approach for unmanned aerial vehicles that will prioritize public safety. Safety will be our top priority, and our vehicles will be built with multiple redundancies and designed to commercial aviation standards,” the statement reads.

But Cummings says it’s a real issue.

“It’s not just people who hate drones,” she said. “It’s people who want those packages.”

She speculated the drones will need to fly at an altitude of at least 300 feet for as long as possible to avoid attracting pot shots from target shooters or thieves. She also envisions safe “drop spots,” at least at first, instead of delivery to any address within range.

“There are lots of details that need to be worked out, but nothing that is technologically overwhelming,” she said.

Will the drones work when the weather is bad?

Amazon’s official statement doesn’t address this obvious question. But Cummings says that to make the drones reliable in most weather conditions, Amazon would need to improve on currently available technology.

“They can fly in some precipitation, but certainly not heavy precipitation,” she said. “Sleet or snow … would obscure some of the sensors. It’s hard to make it a really solid business if the weather holds you back. They’re going to have to work on that.”

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/02/tech/innovation/amazon-drones-questions/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

http://www.buzzfeed.com/antwaunsargent/reasons-why-corey-and-mrfeeny-had-the-best-student-teache

As I was scrolling through Buzzfeed I came across a blog called “19 Reasons why Cory and Mr.Feeny Had The Best Student Teacher Relationship Ever.” The first thing that came to my mind is “FALSE!!!” The best student teacher relationship ever is obviously between Professor Judell and I. Anyways, I can come up with way more than 19 reasons of why we get along so well. The most important reason of all is that Professor takes his time to point out my embarrassing moments in class, even when in the middle of an important topic. Because I get singled out so often, I learned about myself and dealing with my embarrassment. Couldn’t have done it without you Professor!

Huff Post- November 5

This Is What New York City Could Look Like In 2033

Architectural renderings allow us to peer into the future of our beloved city without a crystal ball. New York City has some big changes coming, and here are 17 future attractions that will transform the Big Apple as we know it.
1. The New Penn Station

This summer a multibillion dollar plan will finally get underway to brighten up the dank rail station and better accommodate the 600,000 people that pass through it each day. But it’ll be a while before the much-maligned space looks fresh and tidy. Madison Square Garden, which sits on top of the transit hub, was given 10 years to relocate.

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2. The New World Trade Center

The 1,776-foot Freedom Tower is slated for completion in early 2014, but construction on the surrounding skyscrapers, a performing arts center and a transportation hub are ongoing.

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3. Hudson Yards

After more than a decade of controversy — including scrapped Olympic and Jets stadium plans — developers have crafted an ambitious plan to convert 26 acres of rail facilities into the largest private real estate development in city history. Hudson Yards is “a $15 billion 15-structure mini-city on Manhattan’s West Side that will create more office space than exists in Portland, Ore.,” according to the New York Daily News.

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4. 5 Pointz … Luxury Apartments?

Potentially the most legendary street art landmark in the world, Long Island City’s 5 Pointz is set to be torn down in favor of a luxury high-rise. This controversial plan has inflamed the NYC arts community (and anyone with a soul), and a legal battle is ongoing.

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5. + POOL

“Like a giant strainer dropped in the river,” + POOL aspires to filter dirty East River water and create a 285,000 gallon floating swimming pool between Manhattan and Brooklyn. The team raised over $270,000 to build a prototype — a 35′ x 35′ float lab — and aims for the + POOL to open in the summer of 2016, although they admit that permitting and approvals may delay this futuristic project.

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6. MoMA Tower

This project was stalled by the recession, but has recently surged back into development thanks to a $1 billion financing packagefrom Asian investors. Tower Verre, as it’s known, will house 145 luxury condos and provide 36,000 square feet of new gallery space for the Museum of Modern Art. It’s slated for completion in 2018 with an ultimate price tag of $1.3 billion.

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By 2033 New York City is going to have the same trains Japan had 20 years ago! (Still wondering what is taking so long) Even though these pictures do look sophisticated and high-line, won’t every major city look somewhat like this in twenty years? Anyways, the slick,clean look of the “new” NYC doesn’t quite match it’s current reputation and takes away from the street art, filth ,and smell the city possesses today. Not sure if this is a good or bad thing. Hopefully I can live to see it.

Brooklyn Bound B train

Just another day on the NYC subway. Doesn’t he look really similar to Professor Judell? I thought so too.

I like Taboo. (It’s a game to those of you living under a rock.) I actually just played Taboo with my friends. I don’t care that I suck at it it’s just fun. Guys I’ll explain the game to you could you stop yelling at me please? Thanks.

You get a card with a key word on top and 5 “taboo” words under it. Point of the game is to get the person on your team to say the word on top without saying the 5 words below. Get it? Cool right? I know it’s awesome be quiet I’m talking.

If you’ve been misplaced in Macaulay Honors and still don’t get it, here’s a video of some heavily cultured people singing and playing. enjoy

Guys it’s a really cool game stop judging me and my friends. If you dig my groove, hit me up

http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/19/world/asia/china-babies-trafficking/index.html?hpt=wo_c2

Pressure to keep up with technology or ugly baby?

As a freshman in college, I found that there is not much to do about being stuck with a wacko professor (none in specific). Since you are a group of relatively bright students, I was hoping some of you would have advice for me. Much appreciated.