Boxee

Boxee - Best media center I've ever used.
Works on Linux, Mac and Windows. FREE!!!

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I use my laptop as a media center, just installed Boxee (Ubuntu version) and plugged it into the flat screen in my living room.

The Pirate Bay: 4 Years After The Raid

Today, exactly four years have passed since The Pirate Bay was raided by the Swedish police. While the entertainment industries hoped that this would be the end of their troubles, in hindsight they’ve created a a multi-headed hydra that is impossible to kill. The events that unfolded could easily be turned into a Hollywood blockbuster.

Empire State Building

   Photo: Chuck Kuhn
   Fact: Empire State Building was the world's tallest building from 1931 to 1973

World Trade Center, New York-Different Perspective

Photo:Chuck Kuhn
Something Different

Graffiti NYC-Brooklyn

Photo: Chuck Kuhn   Area-Brooklyn

New York City decline

Just as the culture was spreading outside New York and overseas, the cultural aspect of graffiti in New York was said to be deteriorating almost to the point of extinction. The rapid decline in writing was due to several factors. The streets became more dangerous due to the burgeoning crack epidemic, legislation was underway to make penalties for graffiti artists more severe, and restrictions on paint sale and display made racking (stealing) materials difficult. Above all, the MTA greatly increased their anti-graffiti budget. Many favoured painting sites became heavily guarded, yards were patrolled, newer and better fences were erected, and buffing of pieces was strong, heavy, and consistent. As a result of subways being harder to paint, more writers went into the streets, which is now, along with commuter trains and box cars, the most prevalent form of writing.
Ed Note: I will post many amazing Graffiti Photos, very soon.  NYC has many websites featuring Graffiti and I will follow up with more detail on the History of Graffiti in NYC

Chuck Kuhn Images-Red White & Blue Architecture

Photo: Chuck Kuhn
Hope you enjoy the Colors and Texture of this NYC Apartment

Westin New York at Times Square

Photo by Chuck Kuhn
One of my favorite hotels when I'm in NYC is the Westin. Capturing The Westin hotel with my favorite lens creates one of the most colorful, unusual designs/architectural in NYC.  I probably have over 50 photographs of the Westin NYC.  Located at 270 West 43rd Street in the Heart of Times Square. Join the Membership of the Starwood Preferred Guest and you will extra points & bonus.  My Photography takes to NYC several times and my Starwood Membership points earn me night bonus.  Contact The Westin New York at (212) 201-2700.

PAD-Picture a Day NYC