Word of the Day
Askance (adj., ah-SKANTZ)
Disapprovingly, with suspicion. Usually referring to a glance (which is usually sideways). Think O RLY but with a couple extra scoops of NOPE on top.
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Link of the Day
James Murphy's Subway Symphony
James Murphy, of LCD Soundsystem fame, is a longtime New York City resident. Since 1999, he's been trying to get the Metro Transit Authority to chance the sound of the subway turnstiles from the ear-splitting beeeeeeeeep to something more melodic. It's been unsuccessful but has garnered a lot of press over the years and even a sponsorship from Heineken. In this 2014 video, Murphy demonstrates his idea:
In an interview two years later, Murphy got to share a little bit more about the idea:
Cool? Absolutely. Will it happen? Probably not. One thing that goes unmentioned in all videos is ADA compliance; the beeeeeeeeep might be required to meet the disability standards. However, this does not take away from Murphy's idea in any way. It's a beautiful concept, and we sincerely hope it becomes reality.
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