By Ruth Margolis | Posted on January 28th, 2014

These rival cities are immeasurably fabulous. But they could both stand to make some changes, based on how the other operates. Here’s what London can do to make itself more like NYC—in a good way.

1. Restaurants should deliver food quickly
Order an early dinner from any London eatery, and you could still be gnawing your fists off at midnight. Each of the seven times you’ve called to track their progress, you’ve been told the driver is merely five minutes away. Of course, he’s not. Turns out he went via Scarborough, so now your chicken korma has hypothermia. In New York, where the people delivering your food rely on tips for wages, this almost never happens.

2. Larger measures and pubs that are open later
Once you’ve ordered a whiskey in New York (it will be BIG, whether or not you asked for it that way), there’s no going back to the thin, obscenely priced line of amber liquid you get in any London drinking establishment. Then, despite U.K. licensing laws easing up in recent years, most pubs will call last orders at 11:30 and you’ll have to search for somewhere open late. There’s absolutely no turfing punters out before their bedtime here in NYC where bars can legally stay open until 4 am.

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One of New York’s most prominent Real Estate boutiques,Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is looking for a receptionist…

Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has become one of New York’s most prominent real estate law firms by seeking and retaining outstanding professional and support staff. 

By practicing only real estate law and only taking on projects and cases where we believe we are among the very best in the field, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has achieved groundbreaking results in the courtroom, in the board room, at the closing table, in the lobbies of legislative bodies, and in every other venue where talented legal advocacy is key to its clients’ interests.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Responsible for greeting clients and other visitors to the Firm in a professional, efficient and courteous manner; answers phone calls and directs calls to the correct party or department. Responds to a variety of general inquiries. Work hours: generally 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F.
• As the “Face of the Firm,” provides customer service, greets and escorts visitors to appropriate conference rooms and offices. When appropriate, offers visitors hot and cold beverages. 
• Facilitates and confirms reservation requests for conference rooms.
• Sorts daily mail, hand delivers overnight packages and messenger packages to named department/persons. 
• On occasion takes lunch orders for the firm. 
• Acts as a concierge in handling local directions, dining recommendations and general requests for assistance.
•  Maintains appearance of the reception area and conference rooms. 
• Assists with special marketing projects, as needed. Proficiency in Adobe In Design, Photoshop and WordPress would be beneficial but not essential. 
• Informs correct party when visitors have arrived. 

Our lawyers are some of the best in the country, AV-rated by Martindale and recognized by Chambers and Super Lawyer Magazine. 

We therefore will only consider stellar candidates for this role.

Adam Leitman Bailey, PC is an equal opportunity employer.  We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

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Another one of Simon’s movies is currently showing in New York City, have you had a chance to see it yet?

Jack is a children’s author turned crime novelist whose detailed research into the lives of Victorian serial killers has turned him into a paranoid wreck, persecuted by an irrational fear of being murdered. When Jack is thrown a life-line by his long-suffering agent, and a mysterious Hollywood executive takes a sudden and inexplicable interest in Jack’s script, what should be his ‘big break’ rapidly turns into his ‘big breakdown’ as Jack is forced to confront his worst fears; among them love, laundry and serial killers.

Cast:  SIMON PEGG, CLARE HIGGINS, AMARA KARAN, PAUL FREEMAN, ALAN DRAKE

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By Ruth Margolis | Posted on January 24th, 2014

We Brits rarely blow our own national trumpet. But if pushed we will admit to having a wicked sense of humor. Foreigners have every right to be perplexed by the stuff we riff on—from gingers to horse meat.

Train-spotters
The term refers to the anorak-wearing British men folk (and it is nearly always males) who chose to spend their free time standing by the side of railway tracks waiting for trains to go by. When this happens, they scribble down the engine’s make and model number in a little book. It’s thrilling stuff. Anyhow, in Britain the term “train-spotter” has evolved to mean “super-nerd” and we use it liberally.

Essex
Some Americans will know this one because they watch The Only Way is Essex, a.k.a. TOWIE, on Hulu. But anyone else will need it explaining why, exactly, Brits give the folks from this particular home county such a hard time. Essex residents, we’ve decided, are shallow, slutty and they wear a lot of fake tan. Tell any curious Americans to think of Essex as Britain’s New Jersey equivalent and they’ll get the idea.

England always losing on penalties
Fans of England’s national football team just know that, not only will we be knocked out of any major international tournament, but it’ll happen on penalties. I think we’re actually quite pleased when this happens, because we were proved right. Which for Brits is often more important than winning. It’s our national sense of fatalism that’s the joke here. Example: when England was knocked out of the World Cup by Portugal on penalties in 2006, the BBC cut straight to “Numb” by the Pet Shop Boys.

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