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Tag Archives: brooklyn
What does bava mean?
Shelley recently asked me a simple question, “What does bava mean?” It’s a fair question and I thought it might actually be helpful to spell it out a bit for my customers readers dear friends. Well, there are many meanings … Continue reading
I heard the news today, oh boy…
Image courtesy of eggman. Coney Island’s Astroland has officially closed this past Sunday, September 7th, 2008, after 46 years of operation. Seems it has been bought up by a developer for $30 million, and the times they are a changing … Continue reading
The Glass Bees
With my no-internet, hippie-like vacation to Montauk behind me now, I can return to the bava and continue the excruciating futility that is my life online. I enjoyed the time away because I was able to do something I hadn’t … Continue reading
Who said nothing good never came from Jersey?
The above flier represents yet another beautiful day (back in the day) at the BAMCinématek. Tell me you don’t have the utmost respect for this outfit now that you know that The Toxic Avenger series got their well-deserved due. But … Continue reading
Ubuntu graffiti on Brooklyn Bridge
Is this a sign for me that it’s time to jump ship? I know some other folks have begun the move, is it time to leave behind the hideous chic of MAC OS X once and for all? Image by … Continue reading
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2007
Images courtesy of acordova I saw a link on digg.com this morning for the results of the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, a particularly intense competition this year which was televised on ESPN. Now it goes without saying that … Continue reading
bavarchive: creating learning resources on Flickr
Some of my most treasured “possessions” are the film programs I have collected from innumerable film outings over the years. I have a modest collection of stuff spread across several boxes in my attic, and I do love to steal … Continue reading