This post appeared in a previous blog and is here for posterity’s sake.

Union Square Clock
Does anyone know what has happened to the Union Square Clock on the Virgin Megastore building (1 Union Square South)? For those who don’t know about the clock, it is an art installation by Kristin Jones & Andrew Ginzel entitled Metronome, which normally consists of 15 large LED’s which count time both ascending and descending fashion. But it has changed: now instead of the ascending and descending time, it is counting down to some event in approximately 78 Days 22 Hours 02 Minutes 45 Seconds 23 Thousands (as of this morning). So what’s up? What is happening in 78 days- the public want’s to know!
UPDATE 19 Apr 2005
Grubbsketeer Jared pointed out it could be for nyc2012 Olympic Bid, which led us to more information via google. Basically, the announcement of the host city is made on July 6th, 2005 – about 78 days from now, so co-option of public art by Deputy Mayor Doctoroff isn’t besides the pale.
Update 27 Apr 2005
I can confirm that the numbers counting down are to the unveiling of the host city for the 2012 Olympics on July 6th, 2005. I’m just waiting on some quotes from participants so I can write it up. Here’s to journami-sm.