Author Archives: Raoul

About Raoul

With a fairly unusual first name, this is where I have to stress VERY STRONGLY that these posts are my personal opinions and in no way reflect anything at all to do with my employer. For employer-approved content, take a look at my work blog.

NY Marathon lottery entered

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Raoul

Keep your fingers crossed for me.

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NYC Marathon

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Raoul

I volunteered at the NY marathon this past weekend and really enjoyed being a “runner’s assistant” at the medical tent at mile 11 in Williamsburg.  Met some great people and was really inspired by many of them – the guy … Continue reading →

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Eddie Izzard at the Bleeker Theatre

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Raoul

Fantastic show on Sunday evening by Eddie Izzard at the Bleeker Theatre.  Kim found out about this unadvertised warm-up show and managed to actually score some tickets for it!  As you can see from the photo above (thanks to Kim’s … Continue reading →

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Is the US the “greatest country in the world”?

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Raoul

Fascinating Op-Ed by Neil Gabler on the Boston Globe website questioning the reflexive statement of the superiority of the US made by almost all politicians and media in this country. I’ve lived in the US for over 20 years now (with … Continue reading →

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Construction work in NYC

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Raoul

I’m a little jet lagged and cranky after getting back from London on Saturday evening.  So I’m waking at 5 or 6am and lying in bed and today I started hearing construction workers cutting metal and drilling into cement or … Continue reading →

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Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Raoul

Just saw Paul Watson in the Red Carpet club at Dulles airport.  Had to shake the man’s hand and thank him for what he does.  I may disagree with some parts of what he has said and done over the years … Continue reading →

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David Byrne – Bicycle Diaries

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Raoul

Went a great talk at B&N last night given by David Byrne and three other panelists.  Mainly a book launch for DB’s new Bicycle Diaries book, but also a discussion on urban planning / transportation, etc. Which led me to … Continue reading →

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You know what I’d like?

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Raoul

I’d like an iPhone update to actually work, rather than bricking my fucking phone and making me spend 2-3 hours searching forums to figure out how to get it to restore. I’d also like AT&T to spend some of the … Continue reading →

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Lighthouse at the End of the World

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Raoul

I got back from Argentina on Sunday and had a fantastic time there – even with the travel issues on the way down.. Lots of stories to share, but I thought I’d start with a photo. I flew first to … Continue reading →

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I (don’t) love LA

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Raoul

I was in the City of Angels earlier this week and remain unimpressed.  I’m sure it didn’t help that the weather was overcast and smoggy the whole time I was there, that traffic sucked, and that I flew 5-6 hours … Continue reading →

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