A View of Manhattanhenge
July 13, 2011
Every year around the dates of May 28 and July 12 or 13 there is an event called Manhattanhenge. This event derives its name from Stonehenge, which measures the winter and summer solstices by aligning its stones with the sun just as it touches the horizon line. Manhattanhenge refers to the two days in the year before and after the summer solstice where the sun sets over New Jersey in the center line of certain streets. It is said that [...]
Asahi Pentax Camera - An Old Classic
July 02, 2011
I’ve completely jumped into digital photography head-first and I must admit that it’s fun and rewarding. But I feel like I never really learned the basics of photography the way people used to learn things. In the age of fully automatic exposuring systems and the instant gratification of digital images where we can see the results immediately, there surely still must be a lot to be said about manual film photography. It’s an art that is spoken of nostalgically and [...]
Photo Walk of Jackson Heights
February 20, 2011
The Jackson Heights community was originally planned for middle- to upper-middle income workers from Manhattan. It was mainly comprised of of large garden apartments and private homes. Over time immigrant families from South America, Mexico, East Asia and South Asia among others moved in and created the most diverse neighborhood in the United States and perhaps the world. Just to get a better idea of the diversity, the ethnic/racial composition of Jackson Heights is 56.6% Hispanic/Latino, 21.1% White, 16.6% Asian, [...]
Gnocchi
February 08, 2011
I wanted to challenge myself a bit and try to make gnocchi tonight. My trip to Italy had inspired me to eat better at home. The gnocchi there was great. I remember a scene in the movie, The Godfather III, where Vincent and the godfather’s daughter, Mary, were making out while they were rolling some gnocchi. It was a labor of love. It didn’t seem so difficult to do.
So not knowing how long it would actually take to make gnocchi, [...]
Chinatown by Night
November 02, 2010
On any given night you can go to Chinatown and take in the sights and smells of the vegetable/fruit stands and fish markets, good cheap Chinese restaurants and the growing number of trendy restaurants and bars among other things. At times you can get a bit overwhelmed by the odor that lingers in the area but you will be rewarded for exploring the busy markets and dimly lit back streets. I’m particularly fond of finding cheap Asian food whether it’s [...]
Zend FrameWork
January 07, 2010
There are many PHP frameworks out there for a PHP developer to consider. I think ultimately the choice should be made based on your needs and your comfort level with your choice. If you wish to stick with one framework for all of your projects then great. If you wish to explore multiple frameworks then that’s great too. I’ve chosen to work with the Zend Framework and Code Igniter. I’ve also dabbled with CakePHP.
I started working with the Zend Framework [...]
