Category: Lifestyle

Biking New York City and Beyond

October 20, 2012

BIKING BRIDGES, GETAWAYS, AND LAWS

Bicycle Commuter Brooklyn Bridge

Get onto a bike, and get out and ride. New York City is going bike-friendly. The Big Apple’s newest public transportation system, Citi Bike, is coming in March 2013.  Citi Bike won’t use any taxpayer money, and is expected to create income for the city.

Citi Bike will bring durable bicycles and docking stations to provide convenient and inexpensive mobility 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Resources for riders, safety tips, bicycle laws, helmets, are free, and found at nyc.gov.  Click the link for free bicycle maps, and Ride The City.  RTC gives you quick bike route information, and is similar to Hopstop. Continue reading “Biking New York City and Beyond”

The Robot Suitcase: No Muscle Needed

October 3, 2012

The Robot Suitcase Takes The Work Out of Traveling

The latest invention to take the work out of traveling, is the robot suitcase.  Named, “The Hop”, it requires no carrying, and uses a bluetooth signal on your smart phone to move alongside you.

The Hop suitcase is another modern convenience that takes the muscle out of daily living.  Electric knives, can openers, popcorn makers, peelers, and all sorts of kitchen gadgets require little effort.  Just plug it in and go. Continue reading “The Robot Suitcase: No Muscle Needed”

Flip Flops Smarts: Beach Only

July 3, 2012
FLIP FLOPS + BICYCLE = ACCIDENT

Now that the weather is warming up in New York City, flip flop fans are wearing them while riding bicycles. Today, I saw a woman fall off her bicycle, and land on her hip.  Her flip flop slid off the pedal, causing her to lose her balance. Guessing her age, I would say mid to late fifties.  Old enough to know better.  Lucky for her, she was able to get up, and continue her ride.  Continue reading “Flip Flops Smarts: Beach Only”