The 2008 election was monumental in part because a relatively young candidate was raising money and awareness using the Internet, his Blackberry, and Twitter. Four years later, having survived the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, America is poised for another round of technological greatness. All the coolest, most innovative stuff requires some form of technology, from cellphones and cars to industrial manufacturing and architectural design. Consumers and customers are increasingly an active part of corporate strategy (http://bit.ly/18jWbT) and, indeed, are becoming themselves empowered through technology to create the world...

NYACK, NY – A recent environmental study commissioned by the state allegedly confirms that the replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge will cause no environmental harm. That was the last remaining obstacle to commence construction which could quite possibly begin as early as August. After being fast tracked to priority status by the Obama administration (downsizing Governor Cuomo’s original proposition), an estimate of 4 to 5 1/2 years, $3.5 to $5 billion dollars, the creation of 2,000 jobs, and nine local home acquisitions by the state, it’s official that the landmark bridge which opened in 1955 will be...

NYACK, NY – The New Jersey staple has recently opened a location in Nyack, NY. Founder Steve Wu began his culinary ambitions with the notorious New York City chain “First Wok.” After his triumphant success, Mr. Wu moved from the hustle and bustle of the city to New Jersey suburbia, unbeknownst to him, to begin a local empire. It began with procuring an old 50′s ice cream parlor in the heart of Englewood, NJ. Withholding the old fashioned integrity, Mr. Wu ingeniously married American and Chinese fare, creating the eloquent and unforgettable thematic brand. Their eclectic flair on definitive chinese cuisine elevates...

This Belgian director pair continue to amaze with how they can always get me to feel such deep compassion for their characters. Since La Promesse they have used the same cinematographer, Alain Marcoen, who with his cinema vérité style brings such an overwhelming empathy that it can barley be resisted. This is yet another story of someone fighting against the odds and born into a world that doesn’t care for them. The use of Beethoven’s “Adagio Un Poco Mosso” is utterly used to perfection in the small moments of hopelessness and fits beautifully as the tragic coda. Stop making me feel so bad that I have it so...

The man can do no wrong. I have seen all 41 of his films and I can truly say that I damn near love them all which is a very rare thing indeed. I would certainly be a rare person to think this but even Woody Allen at his worst is better than most of what’s out there. I was dubious towards his choice of Owen Wilson at first but grew to love him quickly. Allen always has a character play himself in nearly every movie and Owen does as good a job as any neurotic narcissist. This is a fantasy, pure and simple and you will love every minute of it especially if you have any appreciation for great art, films or literature. The dinner scene...