Greg Holden - The Not My Living Room Series Part 25

Hey guys, Sorry about the lack of these, I've been very busy trying to prepare for the next steps of my career which hopefully I'll be able to announce soon. I hope you like this song, it's a new one called Following Footsteps. I kidnapped an amazing Violin player called Caitlin Moe to help me out with this and she did amazingly. You can actually check her out at www.myspace.com Thanks you, I would appreciate the feedback as this track's more than likely going to be on my next record. Speak soon, Greg



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Portal - larvae / Illoomorpheme (living)

For more (((bad))) pictures go to www.myspace.com portal Illoomorpheme larvae and performing live at the Knitting Factory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City 26th May 2010 unartignyc.com



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Brooklyn New York - Pros and Cons of Living in the City

Brooklyn is one of the most famous cities in the five boroughs of New York. Second to Manhattan most would say it is one of the most well known. Living in Brooklyn is an interesting experience for many people. The city represents many things for many people. Brooklyn is a unique city. It is one that is full of culture and diversity. Wherever you go you are bound to see people of different races and ethnicities. There are a lot of pros and cons to living in Brooklyn.

Pros of living in Brooklyn

One of the pros to living in Brooklyn and any of the five boroughs for the matter is transportation. If you don't have a car transportation is abundant in this city. You can pretty much get to anywhere in the city by hopping on a bus or a train. You can even opt to take a taxi. This is very convenient for those who don't have a car. Unlike smaller cities, depending on the area a bus or train will come every 10 to fifteen minutes or so. Although time consuming to have to wait for public transportation, some say it is worth it. Compared to having a car it is more cost efficient. You can purchase an unlimited metro pass to take the buses and trains anywhere in the five boroughs of new york for less than $100 dollars. Some may think this is a lot. But when you compare it to the cost of fuel for your on vehicle it is not. Not only that but the cost of insuring a vehicle in New York is astronomical. For a older driver with a good driving record the cheapest you can get insurance for is maybe around $150 a month. For younger drivers insurance cost typically start at $300 plus a month. So if cost is what is important then public transportation is definitely the way to go. You'll get to where you need to go for a fraction of the price.

Cons of Living in Brooklyn

One of the cons to living in Brooklyn is definitely the crime. It is a big city and violent crimes are unfortunately inevitable. For the most part the really bad stuff happens at night and in certain areas. But in all honesty no one and no area is immune to violence. Another con if you are coming from a smaller city or state is that the people are not very friendly. Sure every once in a blue moon someone will smile or say hi walking down the street but for the most part everyone really just keeps to themselves and minds there business.

Living in Park Slope, Brooklyn

Park Slope has a reputation for being a neighborhood of New York overrun by little kids, their parents and giant strollers. While it is true that the area is popular with young families, it is still a cool suburb of Brooklyn with lots of young people around that don't have kids of their own. Park Slope is located Fourth Avenue to the west, Flatbush Avenue to the north, 20th Street to the south and Prospect Park to the east.

There is a relatively wealthy population living in Park Slope due to the fact that the neighborhood has long been gentrified. Beautiful brownstone homes line the side streets and apartments rule on 5th and 6th Streets. Some apartments have fantastic views of Manhattan across the river. The closer you get to 15th Street, the less expensive the neighborhood gets. Park Slope as a whole is a generally friendly and safe place to live. While 3rd Avenue can be a bit sketchy, the neighborhood has a low crime rate. Besides the multitudes of parents and children there are plenty of recent graduates, young professionals and young couples without children living in Park Slope.

Park Slope is bordered on the east by Brooklyn's largest and best outdoor area, Prospect Park. There's plenty to do here from watching or playing baseball to taking horseback riding lessons to watching a concert or if you just want to relax, just lie down to do some sunbathing. The Brooklyn Library, Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens are also not far away.

The area has lots of quality restaurants, cafes and bars. Try Miriam's on 5th Avenue for an excellent brunch, grab a cup of coffee at The Postmark Cafe or Gorilla Coffee and then have some dessert at The Chocolate Plate Room. If you're looking for something a little stronger, Alchemy is a cool bar with great Bloody Marys and mimosas. Bar 4 on 7th Avenue is upscale and popular with excellent cocktails. There's a hugely popular Food Co-op store here where members exchange thee hours of labour each month for their membership and access to discounted fresh fruits, vegetables and other food.

Living in Park Slope you will notice a neighborhood-y type feel not found in many other areas of New York. The suburb is tree-lined and beautiful with plenty to do both day and night. Anyone living here will enjoy their time in New York City.