February, 2008:

More on Nostalgia – Gloria Steinem on Bill Maher

Feb 22nd, 2008

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Gloria Steinhem on Bill Maher

Bill Maher's Retort on Nostalgia

Bill Maher's Retort on Nostalgia
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This past summer I posted Gloria Steinem’s wonderful quote “on nostalgia” while on Maher’s Real Time, juxtaposed to University of Texas (Austin) Professor Gerald Torres‘ quote on PBS: Nostalgia is corrosive. I never did show the sequence of events on Bill Maher though [They were actually talking about binladen (one word in lower case)]. It’s hilarious. I love Gloria- she is such a class act. Although, she might call me classist by saying so.

I also love watching CC TV (closed-captioned). Since the ringing in my ears is way louder than the normal speaking voice, in an attempt to hear- it repastes context (written) over visual context- like a shift in frame of time – or frame of reference.

Godfrey Propeller Adjusting Corporation – Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Feb 22nd, 2008

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Godfrey Propeller

Godfrey Propeller Adjusting Corporation

Godfrey Propeller

Godfrey Propeller
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In April of 2005, I went to take pictures of the Godfrey Sign with my digital camera and I saw the garage was opened for the first (and apparently last) time. Formerly at 155 25th Street in Sunset Park Brooklyn across the street from the waterfront (and under the Gowanus Expressway) they have since moved to Staten Island. Another Brooklyn Industry bites the dust.

I Remember It Wellner – Wellner Motors, Inc., Eighth Avenue & W.13th Street, NYC

Feb 21st, 2008

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Wellner Motors

Wellner Motors, Inc.
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This sign has been sandblasted off. It was a favorite sight coming up Hudson Street where it turns into Eighth Avenue near 14th Street. Sayonara.

Wm E. Clark & Co – Galvanized Iron – Park Slope, Brooklyn – June 2005

Feb 21st, 2008

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Wm E. Clark & Co

This image (close-up) was originally posted on July 7, 2007. The two images above were shot four years after the building came down. Apparently someone was injured at this construction site. I’ve been going through my digital archives before I start scanning and cataloguing my Ektachrome archive and found these shots – which I’ve finally been able to decipher. Glad I captured it before it got graffiti-ed.

Those Doggone Days Are Gone – ThelmaLu In Memoriam 1993 – 2008

Feb 20th, 2008

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ThelmaLu - 1993 - 2008

ThelmaLu

Sparky & ThelmaLu
© Frank H. Jump

Sadly, our most devoted friend ThelmaLu has died. After nearly 15 years of loyal friendship, Enzo and I had her euthanised yesterday in the Poconos. ThelmaLu’s remains will be cast on the waters and sand where she enjoyed her life the most. Spark (the bastard) ran away several years back and has reportedly been shacking up with another Flatbush family.

Beachface (Ft Tilden) – 2005 © Frank H. Jump

ThelmaLu is seen running in the background. I’m in the foreground giving mucho attitude.

Unplanned Spy Satellite Re-entry Imminent

Feb 20th, 2008

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“A controlled re-entry: the space shuttle leaves a trail of ionized gas across the Texas sky, en route to a landing at the Kennedy Space Center.” – Visual Satellite Observer’s Home Page

But this unplanned re-entry is anything but controlled. Read what FEMA has planned to safeguard us in these First Responder’s Guides. Here is more on satellite re-entries.

Current position of decaying spy satellite USA 193.

UPDATE THURSDAY February 21, 2008 – The U.S Government has destroyed the spy satellite not only for fear of it raining on populated areas, but for secret spy equipment falling into Chinese or other foreign hands.

Wheatpaste Grocery Ads – Hamilton Avenue, Gowanus 2004

Feb 20th, 2008

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Wheatpaste Ads

There's Hope on Coney Island Avenue

Feb 19th, 2008

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Orange Outdoor Advertising – Coney Island Avenue

Feb 19th, 2008

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Orange Signs

This sign was done by Orange Outdoor Advertising Inc. in the mid to late 80’s by owner and walldog Jerry Johnson. Johnson is best known for his remarkable spoof ads he did on Atlantic and Nevins years back. Originally from Cleveland OH, Jerry moved here in 1975 and opened Orange Outdoor in 1977. Orange is still located in Brooklyn, NY. (718) 941-0203.