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So, the Second Avenue Subway?

editor@thelmagazine.com (Marian Lorraine) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500

At this rate, we'll probably have flying cars before we have a Second Avenue subway. by Marian Lorraine Will it ever really happen? It's pretty much been planned since the very day the idea of subways came into being. At this rate, we'll probably have flying cars before we have a Second Avenue subway. SUKHDEV Where I hailed him: Hell's Kitchen Where he hails from: Iran Years as cabbie: 10 Previous profession: Dentist The whole idea is very bad. There are a lot of places that need a subway more than Second Avenue, especially since there is already…]]> [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Should We Steal Water from the Moon?

editor@thelmagazine.com (Marian Lorraine) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0400

Leave the poor Moon alone. Don't we have enough trouble occupying other countries, let alone other planetoids? by Marian Lorraine [image-1] Man, leave the poor Moon alone. Don't we have enough trouble occupying other countries, let alone other planetoids? Yes, we do. So let's ease up, shall we? DARREL Where I hailed him: Grand Central Where he hails from: Queens Years as cabbie: 3 Previous profession: Student Yeah, I read about that. Seems like a waste of money to me. What were they trying to do? [Find if there were traces of water on the Moon.] Yeah, waste of money.…]]> [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

What�s the Best Decade for Music?

editor@thelmagazine.com (Marian Lorraine) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0400

Wow, who knew Led Zeppelin was so popular among the city�s cabbies? Sure, it�s a small sample, but we think it�s fitting that the greatest power trio in the history of rock is beloved of taxi drivers. by Marian Lorraine SIDI Where I hailed him: Greenpoint Where he hails from: Morocco Years as cabbie: 21 Previous profession: Martial artist The 70s was when rock and roll was at its best. The music today is ok, I�m sure, but I�m busy, you know? I have kids. So I�m not sure what happens today, but whatever it is, it can�t be better than Led Zeppelin. GABRIEL Where I hailed him from: Tribeca Where he hails from: Romania Years as a cabbie: 5…]]> [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Do You Have a Nemesis?

editor@thelmagazine.com (Marian Lorraine) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0400

Sadly, we have, like, 30-odd nemeses: the little guy at the deli who undercooked our eggs, the guy who publishes this magazine... by Marian Lorraine [image-1] Sadly, we have, like, 30-odd nemeses: the little guy at the deli who undercooked our eggs this morning, the guy down the block whoÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s always washing his car, the guy across the hall who wonÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢t stop listening to Appetite for Destruction, the guy who publishes this magazineÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â¦ muhammad Where I hailed him: Soho Where he hails from: Pakistan Years as a cabbie: 7 Previous profession: Always a driver My neighbor, definitely. IÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢m always having to yell out the window…]]> [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

What's the Worst NYC Driver Habit?

editor@thelmagazine.com (Marian Lorraine) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0400

Our worst habit is probably driving with our eyes closed. by Marian Lorraine We will never forget the first time we barreled down the FDR at about 11pm, white knuckled and exhilarated by all the weaving and honking and Mad Max-style mayhem. We wish we could have that feeling all over again.. ANDRE Where I hailed him:Hell's Kitchen Where he hails from: Puerto Rico Years as a cabbie: 3.5 Previous profession: Worked in a school They go too fast, too slow - they don't use their turn signals - that's the worst. Or…]]> [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Who Was Your Most Influential Teacher?

editor@thelmagazine.com (Marian Lorraine) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0400

We're pretty sure our favorite history teacher, Mr. Stewart, was a depressed alcoholic by Marian Lorraine [image-1] Our favorite teacher was a guy called Mr. Stewart. He was a history teacher and he had a funny, mean sense of humor. And he played guitar. And he drank a lot. Looking back on it, we�re pretty sure he was severely depressed. We hope he�s ok, wherever he is ZAKARIAH Where I hailed him:West Village Where he hails from: West Africa Years as a cabbie: 8 Previous profession: Always a cabbie Mr. Baswire was the best teacher I…]]> [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]