26
    2012

    Tech Company Music Video Flops

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    Yesterday Research In Motion unveiled their BB10 operating system. The company has fallen on tough times and they hope that the new OS will secure RIM a #3 spot in smart phone sales. They’ve also realized that they need to bring developers on-board early and get some great apps into their ecosystem at launch. By all accounts, the RIM Playbook tablet failed because of a lack of applications. It not only lacked 3rd party apps but also core apps such as calendaring & email. This time around they’re trying to entice deveopers back into the fold. What better way to attract devs than a music video? [...]

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    15
    2012

    The (un)Official NYC Oktoberfest Trail

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    As a kayaker and a cyclist in NYC I have access to maps for the NYC Water Trail and NYC Cycling Routes, but there’s no official NYC Oktoberfest Trail. So…I thought it would be fun to create one! Without further ado, here’s the (un)Official NYC Oktoberfest Trail, loaded with German inspired restaurants and drinking halls! Some of these stops are on the small side while many are larger capacity establishments. This time of year most will draw significant crowds so be prepared to skip past your first choice. Zum Schneider, for instance, will commonly have a wait of 1-2 hours. Many other places, like Radegast Hall, are usually busy but rarely have a wait to get in. [...]

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    10
    2012

    I Did It! 106 Awesome Miles Of The NYC Century!

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    If you didn’t know I was preparing for my first century this year then you must have stopped following me on facebook and twitter. I’ve been inundating everyone around me with a barrage of cycling updates. Don’t rejoice yet…there’s still at least one more bike tour left this season (possibly two if I decide to ride the Tour de Bronx). On September 23rd I’m riding in Boston’s Hub On Wheels tour, which was the single most enjoyable cycling event of 2011. No matter how much fun the remaining 2012 tours [...]

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    8
    2012

    Tomorrow I’m Riding My First Century

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    Tomorrow marks the culmination of 9 months worth of dedication and hard work. I’ve spent most of the summer preparing to ride a full century (100 miles). I’ve been riding in cycling tours for the last 5 years, typically selecting 50-60 mile routes, but this year I’ve been determined best my previous efforts. Logging close to 1,000 miles on the year I’m in the best cycling shape of my life. Hell — I dropped 27 pounds since last November without even modifying my diet! So tomorrow morning I’ll be riding [...]

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    3
    2012

    Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies Are Awesome!

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    I’m not going to claim I’m a key lime pie connoisseur. In fact before this weekend, if asked, I would have said I didn’t like key lime pie. So why did I buy one? Simple. I’ve been passing by Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies for years now and never stopped in for one. I’ve paddled my kayak down to Red Hook Brooklyn countless times. I’ve even ridden my bike there. I’ve stopped by the Fairway (once somewhat unique to Red Hook) for a snack or some lunch. I’ve visited the [...]

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    3
    2012

    I’m Getting A Health Insurance Rebate?!?!

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    I’ve been fairly critical of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. There are a lot of good elements to the bill however I’ve been unable to overlook one element — the provision that forces citizens to pay for health insurance. I’ve listened to both sides of the aisle. In the end I just can’t come to terms with a provision that amounts to nothing less than a tax for being a living, breathing, human being. That being said, a little known provision has brought a smile to my face. My [...]

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    1
    2012

    Silly Rabbit, Bike Lanes Are For Bikes

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    If you know me personally or follow me on twitter you know I’m a fairly serious cyclist. I ride in several high-mileage tours each summer, and, most recently, I began cycling to work. The commute takes me through portions of the old Vanderbilt Parkway — now known as the Queens Greeenway — and down several city streets. Portions of the Queens Greenway are car-free but I do spend approximately 1/2 of the commute on mixed use roads. This is where I’m supposed to enjoy the protection of a bike lane. [...]

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    7
    2012

    The Roc Brewing Co. Rox!

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    Last week Cathy and I had a great time at the Jazz Fest. Thousands of people braved the heat while waiting for upcoming shows however we decided to pass the time somewhere quiet, and more importantly, with air conditioning. We ended up heading over to the Roc Brewing Co. Opening a little over a year ago Roc Brewing Co. is one of Rochester’s newest microbreweries. The jazz fest was definitely cutting into business but the smaller crowd made for a very relaxing atmosphere and we were treated to [...]

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    4
    2012

    Another Great Year At The Rochester International Jazz Fest

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    Last week was the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. Thousands of people made their way into Downtown Rochester for some good food and great music. Cathy and I attended both opening and closing weekends and had a great time. The first weekend of music actually started out a few blocks from the jazz fest at Party In The Park where we saw an old favorite of ours, Rusted Root. This is where I was treated to one of the most random concert food stands ever — Cornish Hens. Yup, [...]

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    28
    2012

    Healthcare Mandate Struck Down; Mandate is Upheld — CNN?!?!

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    CNN, America’s most trusted news source (really?), couldn’t decide what the Supreme Court ruling on Obama’s Healthcare law (Obamacare) meant so they just took a guess while the rest of the country sorted it all out. All other major news organizations took their time before posting a definitive story on the ruling. Gotta love American media! Take a look at some screenshots below of both reports. CNN: “Mandate struck down” CNN: “UPHELD” [...]

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