Sunday, October 26, 2008
My Photos: x635Photos.com
Don't forget, you can view all my photos that I take over at my photo site, http://www.x635photos.com
Original Carvel Finally Closes
As detailed in a previous blog entry, the original Carvel has shut down in Hartsdale, and will be demolised in a few weeks to make room for a new(and yet another) japanese steakhouse, according to a banner outside the store.
Also, the closing was mentioned on last week's "Saturday Night Live Weekend Update". It's cool it made it to such a iconic show!!
Also, the closing was mentioned on last week's "Saturday Night Live Weekend Update". It's cool it made it to such a iconic show!!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
"Jimmy Boy" Arena: 3 Years
Today marks 3 years since "Jimmy Boy" left this world, leaving our hearts scarred but teaching us many lessons.
Jimmy Boy's spirit is still in my heart, and he was an unbelievable child. And, to this day, his parents work tirelessly while Jimmy Boy looks down from above to turn their tragedy into hope and courage for many other families.
Thoughts and prayers are with the Arena family on this difficult day.
Jimmy Boy's spirit is still in my heart, and he was an unbelievable child. And, to this day, his parents work tirelessly while Jimmy Boy looks down from above to turn their tragedy into hope and courage for many other families.
Thoughts and prayers are with the Arena family on this difficult day.
Friday, August 08, 2008
x635: A New Begining
Yes, I've moved to Austin, TX.
To those who are just finding out about this, I was trying to keep it on the down low for a while for personal reasons and hope many of you will understand.
Kris and I are very happy in our new hometown, it's a great place to live and raise a family, and is insanely affordable. Austin is definetly not like the Texas stereotype!! Austin is a very beautiful, vibrant, friendly community with plenty of things to do and see. It is so much more relaxed then Westchester. And no more snow!!!
Although their are certain things I will miss a lot, like my many friends, I'm excited about this new chapter in my life, especially after what I've been through over the past few years.
My email remains the same, seth@emtbravo.com. If you want my new cell phone number, please email me.
Don't worry about EMTBravo....I started it in Boston and will continue to administrate from here in Austin and have an excellent NY based staff.
The only things is, my photos from the area will be limited, as I can't afford to make too many trips back and forth. But I hope when I come back, that I can get as many photos as possible of the things that have changed and new deliveries, and some of you would be willing to help me with that.
Seth G.
To those who are just finding out about this, I was trying to keep it on the down low for a while for personal reasons and hope many of you will understand.
Kris and I are very happy in our new hometown, it's a great place to live and raise a family, and is insanely affordable. Austin is definetly not like the Texas stereotype!! Austin is a very beautiful, vibrant, friendly community with plenty of things to do and see. It is so much more relaxed then Westchester. And no more snow!!!
Although their are certain things I will miss a lot, like my many friends, I'm excited about this new chapter in my life, especially after what I've been through over the past few years.
My email remains the same, seth@emtbravo.com. If you want my new cell phone number, please email me.
Don't worry about EMTBravo....I started it in Boston and will continue to administrate from here in Austin and have an excellent NY based staff.
The only things is, my photos from the area will be limited, as I can't afford to make too many trips back and forth. But I hope when I come back, that I can get as many photos as possible of the things that have changed and new deliveries, and some of you would be willing to help me with that.
Seth G.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Call 911!
There's a new show on the Investigation Discovery Channel (ID) called "Call 911".
It's very reminiscent of the old "Rescue 911", except it's major focus is on those who are the true first responders.....the men and women who make sure the right people get to the right place at the right time....dispatchers.
Tivo it or make sure you catch an episode....it's an awesome show.
http://investigation.discovery.com/tv/call-911/call-911.html
It's very reminiscent of the old "Rescue 911", except it's major focus is on those who are the true first responders.....the men and women who make sure the right people get to the right place at the right time....dispatchers.
Tivo it or make sure you catch an episode....it's an awesome show.
http://investigation.discovery.com/tv/call-911/call-911.html
Friday, August 01, 2008
YouTube On Tivo
You can now watch any and all YouTube videos right on your TV if you have a Tivo device. All the viral videos, everything, right there from the comfort of your own couch.
That's in addition to the thousands of movies and TV episodes you can download from Amazon Unbox, and Music Videos from MusicChoice.
Tivo rocks!! (and keeps getting better!)
That's in addition to the thousands of movies and TV episodes you can download from Amazon Unbox, and Music Videos from MusicChoice.
Tivo rocks!! (and keeps getting better!)
Saturday, July 26, 2008
The Dark Knight
Last night, Kristen and I went to see the latest installment in the Batman series, "The Dark Knight".
The movie was awesome. Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker made the movie for me, especially considering it was one of the last roles he'd ever play. He was completly in character, unbelievably scary, portraying the Joker as a psychotic mass murder. His peformance was chilling. Christian Bale also plays a great Batman, and the rest of the movie had that typical "Batman cool", even if it didn't have the "Wham" "Pow" sequences.
The movie was awesome. Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker made the movie for me, especially considering it was one of the last roles he'd ever play. He was completly in character, unbelievably scary, portraying the Joker as a psychotic mass murder. His peformance was chilling. Christian Bale also plays a great Batman, and the rest of the movie had that typical "Batman cool", even if it didn't have the "Wham" "Pow" sequences.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Volunteering: As American As Apple Pie
I'll be the first to admit that I have some issues with volunteer firefighters and EMT's. I think that their training and fitness levels need to be held to the same level as those who hold the role as career. They also need to be held to the same disciplinary standards as well. And, when they continuously can't get to an emergency in a timely fashion, they need to admit they need help and put pride aside.
However, volunteering is one of the purest forms of being a Patriot. This country was built on people who volunteered to make their country better. Nowadays, we're seeing less and less of that as peoples priorites and focus have shifted.
The volunteer fire and EMS service remains one of the strongest remenants of true community service. Sure, there may be people who do it for self-serving reason, but those people are in the minority. In a volunteer department, you'll find people of all age ranges, from all different backgrounds. I find one of the best parts of the volunteer fire and EMS service is that it introduces young people to community service, and is often the foundation of a solid career path.
Although some volunteer agencies may play up the social club aspect, it's also a great support system for members during times of hardship. Volunteer FF's are usually there for one another regardless, sometimes even more so then the career side.
How many people in your community are actually INVOLVED, actively, continuously, in the improvement of the commununity. Whether you volunteer for your local ambulance corps, or for Habitat For Humanity, it's my feeling that everyone should be obligated to give back to the community and those less fortunate then us.
However, volunteering is one of the purest forms of being a Patriot. This country was built on people who volunteered to make their country better. Nowadays, we're seeing less and less of that as peoples priorites and focus have shifted.
The volunteer fire and EMS service remains one of the strongest remenants of true community service. Sure, there may be people who do it for self-serving reason, but those people are in the minority. In a volunteer department, you'll find people of all age ranges, from all different backgrounds. I find one of the best parts of the volunteer fire and EMS service is that it introduces young people to community service, and is often the foundation of a solid career path.
Although some volunteer agencies may play up the social club aspect, it's also a great support system for members during times of hardship. Volunteer FF's are usually there for one another regardless, sometimes even more so then the career side.
How many people in your community are actually INVOLVED, actively, continuously, in the improvement of the commununity. Whether you volunteer for your local ambulance corps, or for Habitat For Humanity, it's my feeling that everyone should be obligated to give back to the community and those less fortunate then us.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Greensburg
The "Discovery Home" network has changed it's format, now called "Planet Green". All programing is related to sustainability, and how we can make a smaller impact on our enviroment.
In May 2004, Greensurg, Kansas was struck by an "enhanced" F-5 tornado, one of the largest ever recorded. It wiped out the entire town of 600 people. Homes, schools, Main Street, utilities, everything demolished. Except the Town's resolve.
The town was a typical midwest farming town, struggling to get by before it was wiped out. Living in "FEMville", a village of temporary trailers provided by FEMA, many residents remained with what little they had left and vowed to rebuild Greensburg.
But they took this tragedy and viewed it as a clean slate for the town. They were going to rebuild the entire town. But, it would be "green". With help from international "green" experts, this show will document Greensburg's efforts to become an example to the world that green living is more then just a term.
This 13 episode series, produced by an actor that's using his power to make us more eco-concious, Leonardo DiCaprio, airs Sunday night on Planet Green, formerly Discovery Home. I highly reccomend you tune in, it puts things in check and gives inspiration. From tragedy comes a clean slate, and I'm confident that this series, and this town, will open a lot of minds.
In May 2004, Greensurg, Kansas was struck by an "enhanced" F-5 tornado, one of the largest ever recorded. It wiped out the entire town of 600 people. Homes, schools, Main Street, utilities, everything demolished. Except the Town's resolve.
The town was a typical midwest farming town, struggling to get by before it was wiped out. Living in "FEMville", a village of temporary trailers provided by FEMA, many residents remained with what little they had left and vowed to rebuild Greensburg.
But they took this tragedy and viewed it as a clean slate for the town. They were going to rebuild the entire town. But, it would be "green". With help from international "green" experts, this show will document Greensburg's efforts to become an example to the world that green living is more then just a term.
This 13 episode series, produced by an actor that's using his power to make us more eco-concious, Leonardo DiCaprio, airs Sunday night on Planet Green, formerly Discovery Home. I highly reccomend you tune in, it puts things in check and gives inspiration. From tragedy comes a clean slate, and I'm confident that this series, and this town, will open a lot of minds.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Hartsdale's New Engine 170
Well, I FINALLY found some photos of the new Engine 170, and it looks AWESOME! I really like the in-cab turnout gear storage, and the high visiblity front bumper. It's clear this engine was thought out and designed with the needs of the way Hartsdale operates. I give props for being able to fit a TON of equipment on it, including a CAFS (props for that) AND keep a low hosebed!!!
Hartsdale, NY Engine 1702007 Spartan Gladiator Extreme Duty/4 Guys Fire Apparatus
Station: Hartsdale Station 1, S. Central Ave & W. Hartsdale Ave ("4 Corners")
PHOTO FROM: http://www.firehouseapparatus.com/index.cfm?action=
(More Photos At That Link)
Congrats to HFD, and best of luck!
Hartsdale, NY Engine 1702007 Spartan Gladiator Extreme Duty/4 Guys Fire Apparatus
Station: Hartsdale Station 1, S. Central Ave & W. Hartsdale Ave ("4 Corners")
PHOTO FROM: http://www.firehouseapparatus.com/index.cfm?action=
(More Photos At That Link)
Congrats to HFD, and best of luck!
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