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Crane outside my place

Crane outside my place
Originally uploaded by ekalb.
Workmen hauling drywall up to the finish one of the penthouses. Each unload I could feel the building shake. Felt like mini quakes.
Weekend
After that it was Newport on Monmouth. It has been ages since I visited the street. I was sort of taken aback how well maintained it looks. Considering so many areas like this usually have store fronts that look dilapidated. This looks more like Mayberry USA. I guess I am always driving. Walking gives a completely different perspective. First we visited the discount store and I found a Jeffrey Archer paper back for 50 cents. Drew stopped at Knit-On. While I picked up some cola at Dixie Chili to try and beat the heat. It is one of the few places I have been to on Monmouth Street repeatedly. A favorite chili alternative to Cincinnati Chili. Then went to check out the Reser bicycle shop. Wow this place is cool looking. It reminded me of a bike store in California, only better looking. This place is on the corner with picture window glass on two sides. The bike selections are presented really well against the light wood floors. Displays with all the latest bike gadgets and gears. Plus several workstation areas for bike fixes.
I took an afternoon nap, then woke up to put a whole chicken the grill. Streamed some veggies, cut up yams to broil in the oven. Then we settled down to several movies. Later that night I finally attempted to make banana ice cream from the chopped up pieces I put in the freezer that morning. Well after using every mixing/chopping appliance in my house. It seems my small food processor does the best job of getting the creamy texture. Bananas may turn into a ice cream texture, they taste fairly bland. Definitely needed the additional vanilla ice cream mixed in. But at least it was filling without using as much.
Bookshelf Porn

The Fox Den
Originally uploaded by ekalb.
I am particularly proud of my idea of using cheap industrial Ikea shelves for my bookshelves. Turned out to look far more sophisticated than Ikea particle board shelves that cost more.
There is something about bookshelves that is just plain sexy. Becoming lost in pages. Deciding on whim to read a new topic. Discovering an old book with notes from years past. Finding that book that will prop up that table leg.
Now that Amazon is selling more e-books than real books. I expect shelves like these to become rare commodities. Enjoy the Bookshelf Porn while you can.
Things to do in Cincinnati
http://www.passagelounge.com/
Listen to live bands at Northside Tavern or South Gate House.
http://www.northside-tavern.com/
http://www.southgatehouse.com/
Go to a Reds Game.
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=cin
Have some German Beer at Hofbrauhaus. First location outside Munich Germany.
http://www.hofbrauhausnewport.com/
Party in the Park this Wednesday along the riverfront.
http://www.party-in-the-park.com/
Bet on the horses at Riverdowns on the east side of town or at Turfway in Kentucky.
http://www.riverdowns.com/
http://www.turfway.com/
Bar hop Mt. Adams. I recommend checking out the Blind Lemon for chilling and City View to meet relaxed locals.
http://mtadamstoday.com/restaurants/
Check out the Shepard Fairey Supply and Demand Exhibit at Contemporary Arts Center
http://contemporaryartscenter.org/ShepardFairey
Or just hang out on Fountain Square. There are events there 305 days a year.
http://www.myfountainsquare.com/
Ah, this is just a start...
Republic Bikes
3CDC Annual Report
Raw on Cool Hunting
Map of Local Trails
Are You Invisible?
Azzarello’s career advice for employees is to make sure the work that you do is aligned with the company’s goals, bring your accomplishments to the attention of your superiors, and create a network of mentors who will guide you and ensure that you win a spot on the company’s list of employees who are the leaders of tomorrow. Her advice is tersely described as: Do better, look better, and connect better."
The Agnostic Cartographer
World's Most Beautiful Campus
UrbanCincy.com site mentions that Forbes Magazine rated University of Cincinnati's Campus one of the world's most beautiful. High praise considering the other choices include Oxford, and Princeton.
Ohio River Trail
YouTube Leanback
Creating a great Fan Page
Chicago Weekend
When we arrived in Chicago, we were welcomed with open arms by our friends at their magnificent home at One Museum Park. We met up with more friends for dinner at Chicago Firehouse. Friday I had my first visit to Wrigley Field to see the Reds beat the Cubs. I have to say that old school stadiums are cool. I was proud to see the Reds pennant at the top of the scoreboard high above all the other teams. Maybe that is why none of the Cubs fans gave me trouble even though I was warned of being heckled. Saturday we visited the Museum and the treated with a picnic with the Chicago symphony in Millennium Park. Sunday a trip was made to Navy Pier to see Cirque Shanghai. I also got a bike tour of Lake Shore beaches and Lincoln Park Zoo. As well as a Sidetrack up town.
But best of all was sharing some hearty laughs with some amazing friends. Seeing them happy. Basking in the fruits of their achievements. I only wish I saw them more often.
Fox rolling theatre

Fox rolling theatre
Originally uploaded by ekalb.
Last weekend I had rolled out the TV to watch it from outside on the balcony. It was frustrating having to do all the moving of wires. I finally got around to putting all my gaming and media components on the cart. It actually is an old fabric cart. I put a glass top on it years ago to make it a side table. So this weekend I got a few scraps of wood to create the lower shelf for holding the media components. Everything is plugged into a bar so I only have one wire to plug into the wall. It works great. Now I can easily move all my gaming a media events to which ever room I prefer. Even outside to the balcony.
Furnishing
Watch World Famous Chefs Basics
Here are some excellent videos for novice cooks. Watch World Famous Chefs Teach Basic Techniques (in Video) - Cooking - Lifehacker
Ko-sho Japanese in Northside

Ko-sho Japanese in Northside
Originally uploaded by ekalb.
The box dinner for two. Enjoyed the variety of items. I do find Japanese food a bit bland after eating spicy Thai. But the selection here offered plenty variety for my tastebuds satisfaction.
Obey Propaganda

Obey Propaganda
Originally uploaded by ekalb.
I have been using a sliding metal mint case for my credit cards for years. Today at the Cincinnati Contmporary Arts Center I found this business card holder fits the bill much better. Plus it has a matching fancy fountain pen so I look pimp when signing receipts.
Plans
But it also means I may not have as much time to post here. I have already missed several days of food updates as well as not posting my workout progress. Which has been hit or miss a bit. I did actually finish a whole Yoga session on Wii Fit Plus. I am tired of the instructor saying I am a bit off balance. It is far tougher than I ever imagined. Now to keep my cardio promise. Anyone that works out knows it is important to not stop because of a missed a session. Get back on the horse. Otherwise you go nowhere!
Shot in OTR
Now a whole new set of performers are shooting for stardom from Cincinnati with MTV's "Taking The Stage" created by Cincinnati local Nick Lachey. It will be exciting to see the transformation that will now occur on the other side of OTR once the school moves into the new location next to Washington Park near Music Hall.
go Metro
Economic Development
Social Media Metrics
* Activity Metrics
* Survey Metrics
* ROI
* Individual Metrics
* General Tracking
Bathroom System
CES
Productivity Secret
Social Media Marketing
"Unsurprisingly, buying ads—even targeted ones—was the least effective type of social media marketing overall."
"most success with monitoring Twitter for PR problems and contacting users who posted negative comments about their brand".
"But the most effective tactic for consumer-oriented companies was creating a Facebook application"
The brush factory
See trends in twitter
Tech questions answered
Broomball begins on Fountain Square!
Food Served on Wheels
Day Three
Kitchen Skills
From properly seasoning a skillet, sharpening knives, to proper recipe ratios and cooking eggs properly. There are some good tidbits. As well as plenty of links to other sites.
Apple iSlate
Apple iSlate Concept Is Exactly How This Thing Should Be - iSlate - Gizmodo
Be like Steve
Act 1: Create the Story
Act 2: Deliver the Experience
Act 3: Refine and Rehearse



