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D. R. ZUKERMAN, proprietor
Observations - October 2006

OCTOBER 23, 2006 --

What, No Fair? Not Fair …

LPR has learned that there might not be a 40th Connecticut Agricultural Fair in Goshen, the last weekend in July, next year.

More on this next LPR -- meanwhile LPR urges everybody who has participated in the fair, performed at the fair, gone to the fair to, well, show some Federalist 57 common good spirit and -- Keep
the Connecticut Agricultural Fair Going
.

Looks like there will be no Connecticut Agricultural Fair in 2007 for this calf …


Oxen Pulls at the Connecticut Agricultural Fair.


Crowd at the 2006 Connecticut Agricultural Fair applauds Main Stage performer Richie Havens.


OCTOBER 23, 2006 --

A Very Grim Reminder …

The news, last week, that human remains, presumed to be from 9-11, had been found was, perhaps, in some quarters, an inconvenient reminder that nearly three thousand lives were taken in the vicinity of what is now a construction site.

This sign was photographed several years ago.

LPR does not recall seeing it in the media. The plea -- demand, if you will -- has, of course, been ignored.


OCTOBER 23, 2006 --

Russian Film Week …

LPR attended screenings and parties marking the Sixth Russian Film Week in New York City, and plans to post photos from this festival next week. Meanwhile, here are photos of some of the Russian actresses-- and of a bottle of Baltika beer.

(Baltika was a festival sponsor and LPR
was given, and drank, one Baltika which it found quite smooth.)

Larisa Carera


Eha Urbsalu


Natasha Alam


Baltika beer


Not discovered by film directors -- Russian or otherwise. Yet.


OCTOBER 3, 2006 --

Lady Liberty …

LPR wonders if we have any politicians who recognize this statue
in New York Harbor.


OCTOBER 3, 2006 --

Side by side …

2 cruise ships basking side by side at a pier on the Manhattan side of the Hudson River.


OCTOBER 3, 2006 --

The Empire State Building …

Seen from Lenox Avenue, in Harlem, five miles away.


OCTOBER 3, 2006 --

Torrington, CT Mobil Prices …

If gas prices are falling due to the November elections, let's have elections twice a year.


OCTOBER 3, 2006 --

What's the Secret?

There doesn't seem to be much secret in the Victoria's Secret display windows on Broadway, a few blocks up from Lincoln Center -- which include a sign taking note of the possibility of paparazzi.




OCTOBER 3, 2006 --

The Intrepid …

Visitors lined up to see this gallant aircraft carrier before she went on a two-year leave.