I had a great day of skiing at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire. Some photos from today are posted here.
18
2012
An Open Letter to the Genesee Brewing Company — Save 13 Cataract Street
The Genesee Brewing Company has proposed the re-development of and old packaging facility as a Genesee Brewery Visitor Center. Unfortunately they have hinged the project on the demolition of an adjacent structure, 13 Cataract Street. Because of the great historical value of this structure I started a petition to help influence the Genesee Brewing Company to save 13 Cataract Street from demolition. With demolition plans progressing and the final Zoning Board meeting on the subject scheduled for tomorrow, January 19 at 11:30am, I [...]
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25
2011
Remembering Rochester’s Midtown Plaza During Christmas
By the time I moved to Rochester in ’98 Midtown Plaza was well past it’s prime. Major retailers had moved to the newer and arguably nicer malls in the suburbs. Much of the plaza was vacant and the stores that remained weren’t exactly draws. Although times were tough the atmosphere at the mall changed during the holiday season. Midtown Plaza filled with families. Both parents and children downright giddy to be in Downtown Rochester — visiting Midtown Plaza. However the draw wasn’t shopping. You see, during the holiday season Midtown [...]
1
2011
New York City From 10,000 Feet
As those of you who know me personally are aware, I’m not the biggest fan of flying. I used to fly the leg between New York City and Rochester regularly however following 9/11 I came to the realization that I prefer transportation methods where I have some control over my destiny. So…I’ve been “making the drive” exclusively for several years now. Well my caprice caught a cold. I’ve been making due without a car but I had to find another way to travel between NYC & ROC last weekend. JetBlue [...]
28
2011
All Software On Sale Through the Holiday Season!!!
Round out the holidays with some great software!
EVERYTHING IS ON SALE through Christmas!
G-Hub Pro (Mozilla Thunderbird Add-on)
$0.99 (Regularly $2.99)
G-Hub Pro offers the same great functionality as Google Hub (free) except it adds the ability to customize each Google services URL allowing it to work with Google Apps. After installing the add-on toolbar buttons are added to the Thunderbird toolbar. Clicking one of these buttons opens the affiliated Google service in a new tab inside Mozilla Thunderbird. Thunderbird is instantly transformed [...]
19
2011
Preserve Rochester History; Save 13 Cataract Street
Rochester, NY needs YOUR help in preserving one of it’s most historic buildings. 13 Cataract Street, once home to Rochester’s Standard Brewing Co. has been slated for demolition! Help save this building by signing the petition.
It’s been a tumultuous decade for brewing in Rochester. In 2000 Genesee Brewery was reorganized into the High Falls Brewery. Shortly after it’s reorganization the High Falls Brewery began expanding it’s contract brewing portfolio, providing an important revenue stream. During this same period the brewery expanded it’s [...]
8
2011
Point Release Tuesday
I’ve released updates for G-Hub Pro and Panda Image Gallery.
G-Hub Pro
Version 1.6.0 is out!
In this update:
-Adds support for Blogger.
-Updates styling for the Google+ button.
-Extends compatibility to Thunderbird 11.0a1.
Find out more or purchase a copy here. Existing customers can download the update by visiting the Customer Center.
Panda Image Gallery
Version 3.5.6 is out!
This update incorporates bug fixes for the internally released v3.5.5 — slashes were being incorrectly added to gallery copy (titles, descriptions, copyrights, [...]
7
2011
Everything you never wanted to know about DSLR sensors & lenses
If you’ve been considering purchasing a DSLR camera or you own a DSLR and are considering purchasing a new lens this video is a must watch. It explains the differences between the various image sensor sizes, how they affect the images you take, and what impact they have on aftermarket/upgraded lenses. Ever wonder how wedding and sports photographers manage to get those awesome depth of focus photos? The answer lies within. Even if you’re just the average amateur photographer with no DLSR aspirations it’s an interesting watch.
6
2011
Landscapes: An amazing time lapse video
Every once in a while I come across a video that is so amazing, so awe inspiring, I just have to share it with everyone I know. This is one of those videos. Created from still photographs taken on a Canon 5D2 DSLR which were then post processed and sequenced as video, this production by Dustin Farrell shows off the beauty and the majesty of the untamed wilderness in a way I’ve never seen before. Be sure to watch it in HD (and full screen)!
5
2011
Steve Jobs; The quotes that touched me
Steve Jobs has died. It is a huge loss for the tech industry and marks the loss of an icon. With each icons death, however, comes the opportunity for someone to fill their void. Or, better yet, strive to be better. A better person. A better role model. A better innovator. A new icon. Below are some quotes from Steve Jobs that have inspired me. Perhaps they’ll inspire you as well.
“Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing [...]
