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Was this Design Star or Extreme Makeover Home Edition? So much squealing!

Based on hosting film alone, Mikey was the other designer that left last night and, although we love him, we agree he is not meant for TV.

Well, from what I've read, Mikey certainly does look good on video.

I detest Paul Krugman, but even a broken clock is right twice a day.

I've actually had this conversation several times in the last few days -- people look at me like I'm nuts when I say I am perfectly happy renting.

I want to continue living in the New York City area. If I bought, I'd be paying monthly maintenance charges, which are just like rent, on top of my mortgage. And for the privilege of doing that I'd have to put down at least 20 percent and pay all sorts of exhorbitant fees and closing costs. Not worth it to me right now.

It's true, owning protects you against the vagaries of a landlord--you can't be evicted and you are pretty certain what your monthly housing costs will be. But as a renter, you also have the right to walk away when your lease is up. You aren't dependent on the condition of the housing market when you decide it's time to pack up and move on.

So there are plusses and minuses but owning a home is not a panacea for everyone.

Does anyone remember Gabe and Julie's apartmente from Welcome Back Kotter?

Kid-friendly? Why is that little girl playing with the fireplace?

I just remember where I parked.

If I had small children, I'd be nervous about having a balcony.

I miss the original Vignelli map. The current map is an unholy mess, with station names running at every angle, overlapping lines, and pop-up boxes everywhere.

The straight lines and clean typography of the Vignelli design did the job just fine. When I'm riding the train, I just need to know which stop comes after which stop. It doesn't matter how many times the tracks curve between stations.

No, the Vignelli map did not show the geography of the city accurately. But neither does the new map.

I voted super cool because I live in Hoboken, too. Nice place.

Shan, I think it's blue ;)