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EvilGentleman: dirana1, thank you for commenting. I can respect your opinions and your insight into the prison is a welcome bit of education for the rest of us. I am certain you know a lot more......

in response to: Kingston Penitentiary by EvilGentleman

dirana1: You have got to be kidding me. Does anyone out there know the history of the place? It was British, you at least have that much right. However, it was originally and......

in response to: Kingston Penitentiary by EvilGentleman

Colorado Kid: I drove a truck in Brooklyn and Queens, delivering fuel oil. You should expect something bad to happen, always be on your guard. I've had more run ins with all sorts of people. You never......

in response to: Dangerous to Walk Around Brooklyn? by Jayne

yolanda deberry-franklin: wow, memories, memories,memories. my family and i moved into the henry horner projects when they were completed around 1956-57. i was about 4 years old at the time. we thought that we......

in response to: henry horner projects by b. sloane

jack: better check with homeland security first, there are terrorists out there who know how to use a computer. sorry to be such a sogger on these informative photos....

in response to: Locks of Antwerp by Carl Struyf

Joanne Amorello-minor: Cadishead and Irlam Guardian Fri Dec 3rd 1976 front page Died after overdose An Irlam man with a "tremendous amount to live for" was......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Joanne Amorello-minor: Anyway as far as memories from Irlam go I went to Irlam county primary and the endowed then to Irlam High I left in 1987,I lived on Ferry hill rd Harewood rd and The crescent.I......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

KADEEM. : one more thing...SECURITY GUARDS PAY OTHER STUDENTS 2 FIGHT U ...

in response to: Acorn Community High School by Peter

KADEEM. : ok heres how acorn goes once you past freshman year. and u havent gotten in good with all teachers...if they arent what u want them 2 be.THEN EXCUSE MY LANGUAGE..ur fucked.. sorry its the truth if......

in response to: Acorn Community High School by Peter

Brad: Haha, oh boy. I'd like to see how this actually happened, there had to be a security camera somewhere that taped this....

in response to: Tight Squeeze by jack

Padre Island: I graduated from HCC in the late 70's, back when Hutchinson still had somewhat of a downtown. I remember our business law class one day invited the Pres. of the Hutch Chamber to come speak.......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

mushi: It looks like something might be opening up next to Northeast Kingdom. I noticed this morning that the security gate was up on the storefront next to the restaurant. That is very promising!...

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Peter: hey "like it is": even our 'beloved' [[4368:hutchinson, kansas]] has more sex offenders per capita than {bushwick}! your brand of reactionary bullshit is just that... bullshit. whats your point? i mean... i live in {bushwick},......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

MaGoo: I grew up on Lawn Guyland in the 70's; most of my neighbors were "caucasian-Americans" who were from Bushwick and East New York. They had been displaced by the "diversity"- when the city used THEIR......

in response to: I\'ve lived in Bushwick for just about fifteen years by Jeanne M.

rac: Well, I've been living in Bushwick for 6 months, now (off the Myrtle stop). I was born in the Bx and used to live in Hell's Kitchen for many years; and really its about......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Dav: Hi, I'm french and I want to visit New York. I'll live for twelve days near fourth avenue in Brooklyn, is it sure? Some friends of mine said the security is bad but when I read this......

in response to: Dangerous to Walk Around Brooklyn? by Jayne

Franny Wentzel: You'd think it was Belsen with all the security fencing in front of those brownstones......

in response to: Bushwick Gates: Part 1 by Peter

Bushwick Girl: My Bushwick...I love this neighborhood. I've been in the bush since 1988 I migrated here when I was 8 yrs old. Back then I was too young to understand what was really happening in this......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

EvilGentleman: I dunno how terrorism is supposed to be stopped by more guns. If the terrorists are deterred by machine guns on USCG boats, then they are pretty lame terrorists. Fact is, America and Canada are......

in response to: Did You Bring Protection ? by joey

Louis Le Grand: I just had my racing COPPI bike stolen, last saturday. Went to visit my aunt at Soeurs St Joseph, in Lachine, west of Montreal. Asked the security man if possible to let the bike in,......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

CartLegger: Beware, adventurers. There is security. Make sure to go on a Sunday afternoon, as the fewest 18 wheelers prowl the street hunting down bicycles to eat. ...

in response to: Where Redbirds Sleep by CartLegger

neesa: And here is one more story on the stolen bike. My and my brother's bikes were stolen yesterday evening in front of the Fairview mall (DonMills subway station)!!! Both bikes!!! We went to the cinema......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

mark blak: when i started in 99 it wasn't the best school but it was bad & fun i was the 1 that never went to class because the lunchroom was where all the fun was at(remember......

in response to: Acorn Community High School by Peter

Slomo: I used to be a bikemessenger in NYC from 98'-03', almost everyday i had to go to 601 W 26th Street, the actual address of the building, there were guys, mostly russians, they exactly knew......

in response to: Chelsea Loft Building: by Peter

Corinne: I had my brand new Fuji Crosstown 3.0 stolen on June 18th from outside the Hudson Bay Building at Yonge and Bloor. I owned it for 3 days. They cut right through the good cable......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

cjh: This is for upfromflames: I was born and raised (1969 to 1990) in the boarded-up house pictured in your February 10 article. The actual address of that building is 23 Troutman Street. What......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

chiamattt: Well to be fair, this was Qingdao, and the terminal was being renovated. The terminal tunnels were not in operation. Qingdao is not New York or London. I am sure taking pictures on the tarmac......

in response to: Qingdao, Part Fifteen by Chiamattt

re: CATCH A BIKE THIEF!: : Very cool post and glad you got at least one of your bikes back! I've had two bikes stolen in the past few years and it's no picnic. One was a high end mountain bike......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

CATCH A BIKE THIEF!: We bought brand new bikes from these nice guys at CycOmotive on Bathurst. We paid $3,500 for the two mountain bikes. One was higher end Giant and the other one was Giant Pistol 2 16......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

EvilGentleman: Still getting the hang of it, CartLegger. If you also are party of the Google Earth Community, I have added a few placemarks there under the name of Arcticmohawk. No problem, Cinic. As far as the......

in response to: Rufus Rockhead Street by EvilGentleman

Armstrong: I just got an apartment on Starr St and Knickerbocker so I a little bit resent rosecoloredglasse's last comment. at the same time, I'm a realist and yes, that area would be considered blighted by......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

chiamattt: Mayday is the international day of protest. What more is there to say. Police and Protesters. May 1. That's it. I have no idea what those signs say. Job security? NO FTA with the United......

in response to: Mayday by chiamattt

EvilGentleman: Actually jack, I generally agree on the need for incresed security. The lessons of 9/11 are not lost on me. What frustrates me though, is when we have very restrictive security for the average person,......

in response to: Airport Security, My Ass! by EvilGentleman

chiamattt: a friend was allowed through with some "illegal" cosmetics because the security official thought "I'll let you keep this, because I know how expensive it is". Perhaps the terrorists should take note and put their......

in response to: Airport Security, My Ass! by EvilGentleman

upfromflames: Dunno where you are coming from with that. I am working out there now interviewing some of the folks of the block association, which helped the neighborhood to stay solid after the blackout, like starting......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

upfromflames: heck, I saw a lady down in Ft. Lauderdale, used to write on leaves. did not make much sense either. She lived in the local minimum security mental home. There is always someone wandering, and......

in response to: Disgruntled by groovehouse

poulet: strange,taking photos of the gherkin is not allowed.I was taking photos of aircraft landing at heathrow the other day and was surprised security didnt pounce on me(surely more potentially dangerous!...

in response to: The Gherkin by Hasslehoff

procyon: sort of; important but not too important. the '33 world's fair was there, and it was the site of mayor daley's famous, ridiculous late-night bulldozing in 2003. from the next day's Trib: "Mayor Richard Daley launched......

in response to: Adler, 12th St. Beach and the Former Meigs Field by procyon

sam: i agree with the whole designated parking or parking 150 and 50cc's on the wide sidewalks where there are bike lock up posts; since they only weigh 200 to 250lbs. they are fairly light which......

in response to: Toronto\'s Got the Right Idea... by Peter

Brad: I noticed upond a second look that it looks like you have a club type security device, so at least the car is still there. Just trying to look at the little bit of positive......

in response to: The Holiday Gift I Could Do Without by groovehouse

jeeff: yep, homeland security's making you real safe (if you consider it safe to have your identity stolen). [[http://news.com.com/Feds+Homeland+Security+project+didnt+protect+privacy/2100-1029_3-6145796.html?tag=nefd.top]]...

in response to: An Old Church by jack

jack: it is beautiful a great shot but now the homeland security is notified and looking for potential terrorists, we hope. ...

in response to: Lock and Dam #1 by Tyfoid Kid

waynemoriarty: Thank you so much for this. I, too, grew up in Benny Farm. 6530 Monkland, I believe. It was a wonderful place to live in the 60s. An amazing community within a community. There was......

in response to: The Benny Farm Condemned Housing Projects by EvilGentleman

jeeff: there's a big difference between regular bike clubs and biker gangs like the hell's angels. you're doing normal bikers a big disservice by blurring that line. the hell's angels who moved into the......

in response to: Hell\'s Angels - New York City by sine

EvilGentleman: I think it was a sponsored piece. Too many cops in that area at night (just a block away from Crescent, the heart of the clubbing district) for it to be possible to "sneak" this......

in response to: Crounch Crouch by EvilGentleman

zagg: My security measures on my 5 year old bike involve locking it up attached to big ugly metal shelving within the shed I share with 3 other people (that I can't stand). ...

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

jeeff: obviously the kid must be pretty upset. if i had lost my [[wiki:Security_blanket]] when i was 3 i would've been inconsolable. and if i was the parent, $100 might be a small price......

in response to: Lost Toys by procyon

EvilGentleman: Rest in pieces, you worthless shit. The girl, Anastasia DeSousa, was only 18 years old, and now she's gone forever, a permanent hole in the hearts and souls of the DeSousa family. Who the fuck......

in response to: Murder at Dawson College by EvilGentleman

Karlo: Well observer,i have to be honest and say they are not all tattooed thugs. There are assholes and hardmen where-ever you go,but regrettably,the macho thug image certainly is synomonus with Loyalism. There are however,huge efforts on the......

in response to: Ulster Young Militants: Shankhill by norniron

KING CISCO 95TH ROSLAND: IM READIN ALOT OF SHIT ABOUT HUMBOLDT MY AUNT LIVED THER FOR 4 YEARS AND I SPENT ALOT OF TIME OUT THERE. (IM MEXICAN). I GOT SOMTHIN TO SAY ABOUT THE FOOL TALKIN ABOUT EDUCATION......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

Grange: Wow , I cant beleive this thread has gone on for so long .Perhaps homeland security should be advised of this danger in our midst . Suicide bombing raccons cant be far away! ...

in response to: Raccoons, Cute or Dangerous? by Elicar

smartlyn: don't about these angels. In Amsterdam were i used to live they also were respected by surrounding neighbours.So much so that cafe and restaurant owners gladly payed for their services as security managers. And indeed,......

in response to: Hell\'s Angels - New York City by sine

Susannah : I'm pretty sure I recall income taxes being assessed on social security benefits during the Reagan administration.. and I believe I read somewhere that alot of the imbalance in Social Security is due to the......

in response to: Hell\'s Angels - New York City by sine

anon (bas13-montrealak-1167893846.dsl.bell.ca): There is absolutely almost always zero problems with security at Turcot. But where you park your car is another story. The etrances to Pullman have been locked for about 4 months and cops do like......

in response to: Shadow Sniper by EvilGentleman

Susannah : Specter prepping bill to sue Bush WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful Republican committee chairman who has led the fight against President Bush's signing statements said Monday he would have a bill ready by the end......

in response to: Impeach Tyrants by Brad

Chris Erb: Ah, the Hart Shoe factory, I know thee well. last year from May to mid October I worked security in that building. You would be amazed as to what people do along......

in response to: Light in August by Marlo

EvilGentleman: Funny you should mention that. I was trying just last week to figure out how to do an urb-ex of the industrial buildings at the corner of Angrignon and Pullman, and I have been paying......

in response to: Shadow Sniper by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: By the way, if either of you two could get some shots by the courthouse of either Gregory Allan Despres or any of the security and media surrounding him, that would prove to be quite......

in response to: Untitled by Marlo

TORONTO ZANTA: DID YOU WITNESS THOSE TTC SECURITY TACKLE ME AT DUNDAS AND BLOOR LM GOING TO SUE THE FUCK OUT OF THEM CAN YOU PLEASE STEP FORWORD AND BE MY WITNESS I HAV OTHERS THANKS CHECK......

in response to: April in Toronto by Gabi

Catherine Penfold-Waxman: There are a lot of interesting things about DIA. Ghosts, curses, very upset Native Americans. I'll try to find the gargoyle when I'm there, if security doesn't get me first....

in response to: Airport Scenes 1 by aer suzuki

Catherine Penfold-Waxman: I shall be going through Denver airport mid-August, so let me know if there's any extra shots you want. Like maybe of my holey socks when I have to go through security (damn you, shoe......

in response to: Airport Scenes 1 by aer suzuki

EvilGentleman: Maybe there is some product that was being sold in the store that is not compatible with owning a Canada Post franchise, or perhaps there was some structural, security or square footage issue with the......

in response to: Home Pt. 2: Bills Corner Grocery by CE

Chris Erb: Also, when I was in this part of town, I had to go to the bank. As I was going out the door, I walked right into a pane of glass beside the door......

in response to: NDG by CE

Chris Erb: I have pictures of the protest prior to the arrest which I will post when I get home. If you were there, you would know that the protest was completly civil and low key.......

in response to: I Was Arrested Today by CE

I.T.U.C.: barry: are the security cameras, disguised as Owls still watching over the car park next to the Yonkers Railroad station? I last passed through Yonkers on the way to Tarrytown; a couple of times during......

in response to: 50th Anniversary by barry

Tyfoid Kid: Funny the fascist president Bush wants to close the border with Mexico because of the supposed security threat from terrorists. Where have most of the terrorists in North America been caught in the last 6......

in response to: Still Standing by Biff

Chris Erb: That's definitely what the city is trying to do, they're "cleaning up" the city of anyone who might offend tourists in any way. My friend who was at the protest put it best; "The Fredericton police......

in response to: I Was Arrested Today by CE

EvilGentleman: First off, I am a visitor here, not an admin or a law expert, so do not consider anything I say in this comment to be binding on anyone. One part of my brain thinks......

in response to: 11 Stanley Place, Kinning Park by kobe

Morgan: ahh this is crazy that i found this page but thanks so much for all the wonderful compliments and responses 1) my mother and two strong men carry those boulders from various places in the neighborhood......

in response to: Boulders on B Street by GGP

jeeff: i had the same experience at george brown college. my bike was locked up in full view of a security camera, but they said i couldn't look at the tape. which leads me......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Gabi: My bike was stolen last summer, just under a security camera’s eye at a government bldg. They claimed the camera didn’t work at a time, ha. I had the bike for more than......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

indykid: In Sussex at Camber Sands, amongst the dunes there are still these concrete bunkers, think they're know as pill boxes? They are odd though, because where they are built on sand, they are literally concrete......

in response to: Sound Mirrors by elaine

EvilGentleman: jack, do not forget June 11, 1958. That was the immortal day when Eddie Cochran released Summertime Blues. The day the music died was still a year in the future, so Buddy Holly, the Big......

in response to: A Little Taste of Screwed & Chopped to Metal Classics by Arthur Mercadante

urbanghost: they were security guards. ...

in response to: Rough Arrest by urbanghost

urbanghost: good idea about the book....as far as the arrest - i really have no idea why it went down. it was a st.mike's security guard who detained the man, he was later joined by......

in response to: Rough Arrest by urbanghost

Get out of your car, buddy: "Vancouver is much better then Toronto, any day and night. You can't even compare the two." Yep. Vancouver craps all over Toronto. Where do comments like this come from? You know, there are 8 million......

in response to: The Top 15 Skylines in the World by Luigi Di Serio

GGP: I like the security mirror on the pole--HERE AT THE CLEVELAND VIBRATOR COMPANY, WE ARE WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE! ...

in response to: Cleveland Vibrator Company by David

EvilGentleman: Elicar, I remember one Toronto experience that absolutely terrified me. I think it was back in 1977 or 1978, My mother took me up to the top of the CN tower (Dad stayed below to......

in response to: Sooo Adorable by Elicar

jack: i worked in manhattan from 1960 till 1978 and then on the island. in 87 i went back to manhattan to work down on maiden lane and what to my unbelieveing eyes did i......

in response to: Count Your Blessings by Elicar

jeeff: haha, i doubt it. the cn tower's security set-up when i worked there was pretty intense. bce place too, no doubt - it represents serious $$$$$$. that said, i've seen lots of opportunistic pissers......

in response to: When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go! by Elicar

Elicar: You mean security guards like [[3209: this one]], hool?...

in response to: When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go! by Elicar

hool: i have no doubt that security guards at places such as BCE place have made it abundantly clear to this man that he is not welcome inside. toronto, like most north american cities, has......

in response to: When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go! by Elicar

KrmtDfrog: Just a word of warning, I've seen cops confiscate cameras of people taking pictures in/on/around path trains. Even had a train delayed to deal with this 'problem'. Oversensitive security in the Age of Terrorism, most......

in response to: Newark Penn to Manhattan\'s WTC Via PATH by Peter

EvilGentleman: Oh... So it is. I feel foolish now... Hmmm, you think Homeland Security would make a fuss over an innocent game of tic-tac-toe played with a couple of paintball guns on the side of a......

in response to: Noughts and Crosses or Tic Tac Toe by Catherine Penfold-Waxman

jack: i'm crying right now. oh, the beauty of a warm day, sunshine, happiness, children laughing. mu flip flops next to my lounge and me with a dry martini in my hand or a......

in response to: Muskoka Magic by Eden

Lawrence: In London too, they use clear bags on the underground. Also, any other potiential places bombs can be planted have security seals, much like cds or computer cases which once opened, break the seal.......

in response to: Anti-terror Recycling Bin by Ken

Jury Member #3, After Evil Gentleman's Trial: [Toronto Tar Reporter] "Why did you decide to convict in the end? Everyone was sitting on pins and needles, waiting for you and the rest of the jury to come back from its deliberations. Since......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

driver's brother: hi i will not say my name or neither my brother's cause of security reasons,i am here because me and my family are scared to what may happen to my brother,we do not want to......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

EvilGentleman: Well, I have gotten some rest and have done a little catching up on what was posted here while I was away. I am coming to the realization here that no matter what somone posts,......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

why so bitter?: Faster-biker: Um, thanks for baring your soul here. Your post is a a fascinating study in psychology. Why such hatred toward women? Did your mother neglect you? Or do women hold you in contempt? Can't......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

why so bitter?: Faster-biker: Um, thanks for baring your soul here. Your post is a a fascinating study in psychology. Why such hatred toward women? Did your mother neglect you? Or do we women hold you in contempt?......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

marathon runner: Put right on the guy to do some social work as a penalty for his behavior. 1. Wash a 100 bikes at snowy day (make it a blizzard if you like) 2. Security work for a week......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Chipotle: the girl deserved it! One time I saw a girl try to bother Tiesto while he was djing and Tiesto gave her a smack. Security came and threw the girl out of the......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

jack: the guy thinking in the second photo is wondering why the women in the first is making believe she is drinking. now barry told ethel that he could beat her in a race and......

in response to: Jan 23 2006 Toronto by hool

Catherine Penfold-Waxman: Hey Peter, is that Homeland Security kicking in your door?...

in response to: Enjoy Looking Down by elaine

elaine: yeah, i always like those little 1984 style names. here we have a 'department of health and social security'. i always thought that was a good one...

in response to: NYPD by Peter

ram51@japan.com: and benefits... _________________________________________ L. A. SENECA ON BENEFITS. DEDICATED TO AEBUTIUS LIBERALIS. BOOK I. I. Among the numerous faults of those who pass their lives recklessly and without due reflexion, my good friend Liberalis, I should say that there is hardly any one so hurtful......

in response to: Results/Hypothesis? by Peter

ELLIS G. 2007: The concept and practice of tracing shadows as an art form has existed for a very long time. (Do your research, it originated in France). Any attempts to take credit for the idea of tracing......

in response to: Brooklyn Street Art Initiative by Peter

Carlos Luis Martín : Hemos comenzado con los cálculos de estructuras de la Catedral de Justo, y por ahora entendemos que la edificación garantiza la estabilidad estructural. (We have begin with the calculations of the Catedral of Justo, and......

in response to: Don Justo\'s Self Built Cathedral by Hasslehoff

Paul G: crime scene photography: all three have the feel of a little crt monitor displaying the images produced by a public security cam. it's the pregnant moment (hours) on the night shift, waiting for something......

in response to: Ghost Town by Jamie

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