*Everyday Chatter

This statement from David Brooks makes me giddy: "Nov. 4, 2008, is a historic day because it marks the end of an economic era, a political era and a generational era all at once. Economically, it marks the end of the Long Boom, which began in 1983. Politically, it probably marks the end of conservative dominance, which began in 1980. Generationally, it marks the end of baby boomer supremacy, which began in 1968."

Have you voted today? Please use this illustration to guide you on where to place your X:


A plaintive sign outside the Strand, in case you didn't understand above illustration:


And, in case you need more instruction, visit the trio of Palins, aka Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbest, serenading the long line of voters near 13th and 7th:


...they are also sporting very expensive shoes:


Now back to the regular stuff:

The Cooper Square Hotel welcomes its well-heeled, unhuddled masses. Look out. [Curbed]

Say goodbye to the Pioneer Theater this Friday. [EVG]

Dine down at Eisenberg's, where you can't go much lower. [GVDP]

Check out New York's guide to living cheap. Is thrift really making a comeback? [NYM]

And if you did vote today, it's time to claim your free vibrating silver bullet egg from Babeland! [Racked]