Archive for June, 2006

Shooting in Manhattan Valley: The Brave One

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

As Lizz pointed out, Jodie Foster is shooting a film entitled The Brave One in our neighborhood. On my way home I picked up this crappy clip of Foster in a scene on a stoop at W 104th near Manhattan Ave.

Video: Herald Square Dancers

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

Lizz and I had a busy Saturday. We went to the end of the line on the D, to Coney Island, to see the Mermaid Parade. Then we went to the end of the N to get some Greek food in Astoria. In between, we stopped to watch these dancers at the […]

My Man-with-a-van: Albert Einstein?

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

After getting a taste of the early summer heat, we decided to spring for a window air conditioner. After all, we get to go work in air conditioned offices during the worst heat of the day, but the dog… she has to suffer through the heat all day long. Yeah, so the A/C […]

Help Needed for Teamster Democracy

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

My good friend Joe has been embroiled in the fight for democracy in his Teamsters local. As outlined in this article from The Nation, Local 743 leadership has routinely sold out its members and stolen elections to maintain their grip on the local. They’re having trouble fighting their legal battle, and are trying […]

Early Summer Update

Monday, June 19th, 2006

Between starting a new job and the warm weather bringing a stream of friends to the city, I’ve been neglecting this little digital corner. So far the job is going well. I’ve built out a few projects (including my first Drupal module which I hope to release soon) and I’m waiting for them […]