Depends on the jet engine. And over the last 30+ years, there have been HUGE reductions in jet engine noise output.
The subway noise has no doubt been improved ... but how much, and where, I can't say, not having ridden those lines in years. Give me some warmimg and I'll try to gather data for you.
In the meantime, check out the online referenced I gave you.
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You can make your little cold fusion do whatever your heart desires. It can read Shakespeare or sing Pink Floyd , if you deem that desireable.
I suspect that not many rock concerts reach the spl numbers you get on the local platform when an express roars through on the Brooklyn Fourth Avenue line. New cars, welded rails, wheel maintenance, and sound-absorbing panels are probably helping, but I'll be surprised if it stays under 120 dB. Protectors help, but they don't block sound through the body.
The USA has enough oil available now that there would be no point in going after their oil. Russia or China might. But the Iraqi army is honing itself against ISIS, and doing well, so they might be able to bloody an invader badly.
I suggested the Stilwell Avenue/Coney Island station because it's above grade with a modern, greenhouse-like train shed. Four lines come in,, two from each end. Two of them have long runs in open cuts. The F goes over that highest elevated track, and connects with the G, which could let you avoid Manhattan.
Check out nycsubway.org . It has a LOT of station-by-station detail.
You should plan on either/both in-the-camal earplugs and 40dB over-the-ear protectors at local stations underground that have an express running through them. Save the 40dBs to add when the express barrels through.
You might also do something that shapes or foreshadows the future plot.
I saw Marvel's Dr. Strange last night. There is a lot of symbolism built into the Dr.'s wristwatches. Don't pay more than three bucks, but go see it to see what I mean.
Imcidentally, the display with the rotating watched should be set vertically. It's purpose is to keep 'self-winding' watches wound. Rotation in the horizontal plane will not move the internal winding pendulums.
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In battle, it's Sparkle or Sparky.
The fear that drives the mountaineer, then? And when things go wronger than usual?
Museum Of The Moving Image (www.movingimage.us) . Never been there, looks good. Looks like a lot of self-directed stuff. From Flushing Meadows, 7 to Queensboro Plaza, change levels, N to 36 street and a few blocks' walk. All elevated.
K, I'm working on that section.
Remember, the primary characteristic of the NYC subway is NOISE. It's not bad in the modern trains, but outside them it's rough, especially in the tunnels. The open-cut runs in Brooklyn are probably the best: the earthen walls absorb sound that concrete and tile reflect.
Shea Stadium is gone, replaced by Citi Field.
Collin must be making great progress.
Oh ... if Collin can manage a show, you should see the Radio City Music Hall interior. They also have tours of the place, including backstage and machinery areas. The main lobby of the Empire State Building is also something to see. Some of the best Art Deco anywhere.
Unfortunately, the Second Avenue Deli has closed for good 
Oh, there are two 'subways' in the Jersey City/Newark areas. They are mostly above ground.
The problem with NYC is noise and crowds. As far as the subway: The NYC subway has underground, elevated, open cut and grade-level trackage. The highest station is on the F line, though the walls keep you from seeing very much. A ride on one of the open lines to the big Coney Island station might be good. Unfortunately the new cars keep you from looking out through the front door like you used to be able to do.
There's also a Transit Museum featuring old cars. Do expect lots of stairs.
There's also the PATH (Port Authority Trans Hudson, AKA Hudson Tubes) lines that go into Hoboken, Jersey City, etc. And, of course, the terrific roadnet views--to be taken outside of rush hour!
A lot depends on the weather.
Oh, I'm working on some revisions to the previous chapter.
Oh, golly. I have no idea what to suggest you see.
I guess it's true that you can learn something from anyone. I wish I were as wise.
What of the Biblical injunction: "You shall not muzzle the ox that threshes the grain"?
You must be confusing me with Rocky Snarkingham
Amy, I fear you have learned from the best.
Why shouldn't they be scared? What are the consequences of failure? When things go wrong, or seem to, do they learn new fear and new courage?
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The best books that I've ever read about writing are not about writing they are simply the best books that I've ever read.
True, and brilliantly said. Do you mind if I insert the sentence break when I quote it?
