That recent video of a cop tackling a Critical Mass bicyclist was not an isolated incident, here is 12 minutes of similar abuses caught on film. Clearly the NYPD is operating under instructions to intimidate Critical Mass. The unfortunate downside of this tactic is that only the most unruly riders will continue to show up, and the cycle will self-perpetuate, the peaceful riders will stay home and avoid confrontation. The only defense against the police is to keep those cameras rolling and keep them honest.

“perhaps the biggest innovation is the notion that you can create a game that’s as valid a piece of art as any book or movie. Is this our Citizen Kane moment?” Here’s more

When Giuliani was Mayor, he ran the city as if he were a mafia don. Cross Gay-Rudy (I just made that mob name up for him), and he’ll throw the book at you. Check out this case, covered by the New York Times: A man complained about police tactics where they’d set up a sting in the Bronx, it makes front page of the Daily News. Gay-Rudy gets pissed, has the poor sap arrested the next day on a 13 year old traffic warrant, case gets thrown out, but then police spokesman lies and says he was arrested on a sodomy charge. This guy sued the city and won, but not before he had a nervous breakdown. Here’s more

THIS APPEARED ON CRAIGSLIST

What am I doing wrong?

Okay, I’m tired of beating around the bush. I’m a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I’m articulate and classy.
I’m not from New York . I’m looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don’t think I’m overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around 200 – 250. But that’s where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won’t get me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she’s not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I get to her level?

Here are my questions specifically:

- Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars, restaurants, gyms

-What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won’t hurt my feelings

-Is there an age range I should be targeting (I’m 25)?

- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east side so plain? I’ve seen really ‘plain jane’ boring types who have nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I’ve seen drop dead gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What’s the story there?

- Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows – lawyer, investment banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?

- How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for MARRIAGE ONLY

Please hold your insults – I’m putting myself out there in an honest way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I’m being up front about it. I wouldn’t be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn’t able to match them – in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a nice home and hearth.

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THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-431649184:

I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I’m not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here’s how I see it.

Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple a crappy business deal. Here’s why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring my money. Fine, simple. But here’s the rub, your looks will fade and my money will likely continue into perpetuity…in fact, it is very likely that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won’t be getting any more beautiful!

So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation accelerates! Let me explain, you’re 25 now and will likely stay pretty hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!

So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy and hold…hence the rub…marriage. It doesn’t make good business sense to “buy you” (which is what you’re asking) so I’d rather lease. In case you think I’m being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out. It’s as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage.

Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So, I wonder why a girl as “articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful”
as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K hasn’t found you, if not only for a tryout.

By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then we wouldn’t need to have this difficult conversation.

With all that said, I must say you’re going about it the right way.
Classic “pump and dump.”
I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of lease, let me know.

Here is footage of the New York City steam pipe explosion on July 18th, 2007.

Parking spots in the basement of a new luxury condo in Manhattan are selling for $225,000.00 and there is a waiting list. The wealth in this city is just phenominal. Here’s more

The official union of the New York City Fire Department has issued this video demonstrating that the mayor’s heroism on 9/11 is an urban legend. The FDNY blames Rudy directly for the deaths of 121 fire fighters due to his corruption and ineptitude.

According to Bill Evans, Meteorologist for ABC, New York City gets hit by a category 3 hurricane every 70-90 years. The last one, dubbed The Long Island Express, rolled through in 1938 so the 70th anniversary is next year. In this video Bill Evans discusses what will happen the next time a category 3 hurricane hits the city. It’s not pretty, hopefully we’ll have plenty of notice.

The new Grand Theft Auto will take place in New York City. It’s about time the set their sites on the prize and set the game here. From a look at the screenshots this is going to be really well done.