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June 16, 2009

My Adidas (November 2006) – Alessandro Pistilli

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My Adidas (November 2006)

My AdidasThis is an old post from my italian blog that I will try to translate.
Why? Because it talks about running, one of my passions I discovered in NYC. I wrote this post after my first run:

“This city is corrupting me. I’m doing things that I would have considered embarrassing just a few months ago.I’m thinking about running.
Why? I don’t know, that’s what I’ve been wondering after my first run.
This mania didn’t cost me yet expensive gadgets, shiny shoes, branded clothes or wealthy behaviours.
In fact I’m training with just adidas shoes (100$) and pants (30$), kiway (for free) and an old shirt (free).
For the rest, no worries, same life.
Alcool, cigarettes and unhealthy food.**
New York, I gave you a finger, you won’t take my whole arm! WTF*
(The title of the post is in honor of a great 80′ band, you rest in peace).”

* This is tipical italian slang
** FYI: I don’t smoke any more, I eat healthy and drink rarely. Yes, NYC took my arm!!

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    March 1, 2009

    Links of the week – Alessandro Pistilli

    Filed under: miscellanea,NYC,Tech — Tags: , , — alessandro @ 12:00 am

    Links of the week

    Real estate market and Economy:

    Manhattan Condo Buyers Walk Away From $1 Million Down Payments

    Unsold Manhattan Condos Are Piling Up

    Recipe for Disaster: The Formula That Killed Wall Street

     

    Technology:

    20 cynical project management tips 

    On Cross-Browser Compatibility

    How FriendFeed uses MySQL to store schema-less data 

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      November 5, 2007

      New York maraton, a year later – Alessandro Pistilli

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        June 27, 2007

        Fire Island – Alessandro Pistilli

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          May 12, 2007

          Brooklyn Botanical Garden – Alessandro Pistilli

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            August 20, 2006

            Brooklyn’s battle – Alessandro Pistilli

            Filed under: Italian,NYC,Stories — alessandro @ 12:00 am

            Brooklyn’s battle

            A Brooklyn si sta combattendo una battaglia epocale.
            Un affarista, senza scrupoli, sta portando avanti un progetto per costruire 16 torri, uno stadio in una zona di brooklyn nota per le case di mattoni basse.
            Questo progetto dovrebbe portare in questo quartiere 15mila nuovi abitanti, lavoro, e case a prezzi abbordabili.
            E… tra le altre cose migliaia di milioni nelle tasche del suo ideatore.
            Si riprodurrà anche in Brooklyn downtown il fenomeno della gentrificazione.

            Questo progetto sta facendo  incazzare parecchio gli abitanti, si sono formati dei comitati di opposizione al progetto. Questa zona verrà completamente stravolta.
            Possiamo sintetizzare tutto in questa frase:
            “Black and brown folks have been driven out of central Brooklyn, and we’re tired of being pushed out. if we can stop one iota of gentrification, we’re gonna do it!”

            Il resto dell’articolo qui

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              August 8, 2006

              Thedanger @ 3rd ward – Alessandro Pistilli

              Filed under: Italian,NYC — alessandro @ 12:00 am

              Thedanger @ 3rd ward

              Il 3rd ward è un centro culturale in Williamsburg (Brooklyn), che 2-3 volte al mese organizza eventi.
              Stasera c’è la crew I (love) the danger: musica, istallazioni video, body performance.

              Il centro è situato 4 blocchi a nord della fermata della metro, per arrivarci bisogna attraversare il nulla!

              E’ circa mezzanotte, entro con 10$ di cover, è ancora semivuoto.

              E’ un edificio di 3 piani, al piano terra ci sono delle mostre fotografiche, il primo piano è chiuso, al secondo la musica.
              C’è un giardino fuori dove servono da bere, hamburger hot dog.

              Non vuoi fare la fila al bar? Nessun problema, basta fermare una ragazza con vassoio, e prendere il drink da lei (tra l’altro molto carine! (4-6$).
              Il  piano superiore è più animato, ci sono body performance, video e musica.

              C’è una stanza drum & bass, una stanza techno.
              Si alternano in sessioni di un’ora una 10ina di DJ.
              La stanza techno è troppo pesa per me, l’altra invece niente male.
              Resisto fino alle 4, poi decido di tornare a casa.
              Bisogna riattraversare il nulla.

              Sono quasi alla metro ma sto per incrociare due tipi loschi che che camminano nella direzione opposta.
              Cammino con indifferenza ma appena li incrocio mi fermano.

              Tipi loschi: yo man
              Io: … yo

              Paura…
              ma è solo un attimo … cercavano il 3rd ward:-)

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                August 2, 2006

                Drum & Bass @ Sin Sin – Alessandro Pistilli

                Filed under: Italian,NYC,Stories — alessandro @ 12:00 am

                Drum & Bass @ Sin Sin

                Martedì sera non sapevo che fare, e contemporaneamente non avevo voglia di stare in casa.
                Alle 8pm circa incomincio a sfogliare Time Out, e trovo un annuncio accattivante:

                Camouflage 10pm:
                This night of “Drum ‘n’ Bass for mature audience” pumps it out in East Village lounge Sin Sin, where resident Christian Bruna and guests rock the street-level room with adrenaline-fueled breakbeat.

                Come resistere.
                Mangio, mi vesto, m’avvio.
                C’è una cover di 5$, mi timbrano la mano (è il mio lasciapassare per l’alcool) e scendo.

                Accogliente, soffuso carino.
                C’è gente tranquilla, niente di sofisticato.
                Atmosfera rilassata, come piace a me.
                Bianchi, neri, hispanici e asiatici tutti insieme appassionatamente.
                Qui direbbero: good vibes.

                La musica è fantastica, prendo da bere al bancone, 2 parole con la barista e osservo.
                L’ambiente si inizia ad animare, gente che va gente che viene.
                Hispanici e neri esibiscono le loro qualità di breakers (che spettacolo)!

                I drink costano 6$, e dopo il secondo la barista ha già capito cosa prendo, non c’è neanche più bisogno di chiedere:
                Barista: vodka & tonic?
                Io: yes, thanks.

                Attacco bottone con un gruppetto, chiedo info sul locale sulle serate, ballo!

                Mi piace questo posto, bisogna ritornare.

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                  July 5, 2006

                  Ice cubes (when I was searching for a place to stay) – Alessandro Pistilli

                  Filed under: miscellanea,NYC,Stories — Tags: , — alessandro @ 12:00 am

                  Ice cubes (when I was searching for a place to stay)

                  I love this man, and I’m really tempted to apply for his place.

                  Below his post:

                  Hello potential roommates! 

                  I come to you today with an offer you might not be able to refuse. Due to my current roommate’s imminent departure, I have available a large furnished room on the first floor of a three-story walk-up in the heart of the East Village (4th Street and Second Avenue). There are two bedrooms in the place, and yours would be the largest. 

                  I don’t need to tell you that this is near all the cool spots, including restaurants, bars, cafes, theatres, concert halls, etc. However, the room itself is private, at the end of a long hallways, and very quiet. The dimensions are 15×17, and it has two windows which look onto our interior courtyard. Bed, wardrobe, desk, and air conditioning come with the room. $550 includes all utilities. 

                  You may be wondering why the price is so low. Well, here’s the twist: I am a 25 year old male with a slight social problem which, to some, makes me an undesirable roommate. 

                  I’ll get right to the point: I have a compulsion to put ice cubes down people’s shirts. As my roommate, you will likely bear the brunt of this problem. 

                  Don’t ask me to explain why I do this. It’s a serious psychological issue, and years of therapy haven’t helped. 

                  Let me emphasize: it will not go ANY FURTHER than the ice cubes. I am not abusive or perverted in any way, and I will never make lewd comments or touch you inappropriately. I also do not drop heavier or steaming hot objects down people’s shirts. Only ice cubes. 

                  What this means for you: when you are sitting on the couch, or at the dinner table, or basically anywhere in the apartment, I may come up to you and drop an ice cube down your shirt. 

                  I always have ice cubes on hand. DO NOT thnk you can simply get ride of all ice trays in the apartment. Trust me, I have tried this, as have various roommates. It doesn’t work, I will only buy more. 

                  I prefer someone who does not like to have friends over, unless they understand my problem. They are prone to having ice cubes put down their shirt. 

                  Your bedroom door has a sturdy lock, so you will always be secure while sleeping. Ditto for the bathroom. I may turn the doorknob on rare instances, but a stern word is usually enough to send me on my way. 

                  On infrequent occasions, I have been known to follow someone onto the street to put an ice cube down their shirt. Once, I showed up at a roommate’s place of business. However, this was a wake-up call, and I can assure you it’s something I may not repeat. 

                  Okay, I think that covers it. As you see, this is a great room in a terrific location, for a very, very low price. Quite simply, you won’t find a deal like it anywhere in the city. However, my roommate will have to be tolerant. It takes great patience, and others have failed. It may seem like a minor problem, but eventually all the ice can become very annoying. 

                  Otherwise, I am a caring, conscientious person. I work in finance, and enjoy mountain biking on the weekends. 

                  So send me e-mail me if you’re interested! Please address the ice cube problem and how you plan to deal with it. I need to be sufficiently impressed, because I don’t want to find another roommate after one month. Ignoring the problem only makes it worse. Also include some of your favorite hobbies. 

                  My current roommate is leaving to move in with her boyfriend, but before that, we had a successful relationship for one year. She even said the ice was something of a relief in the summer months, which can become very hot. 

                  Females are preferred, but guys, don’t let that deter you! Move-in would be anytime between now and September 1. I’m flexible. 

                  Thanks for listening!

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                  May 19, 2006

                  Brian Park Salad – Alessandro Pistilli

                  Filed under: Food,Italian,NYC — alessandro @ 12:00 am

                  Brian Park Salad

                  A New York c’è un posto chiamato Bryant Park.
                  E’ una specie di luogo di culto,
                  dove la gente va a trascorrere  momenti piacevoli mangiando,
                  leggendo, giocando a scacchi o semplicemente cazzeggiando.
                  Il parco ha regole molto ferree ma offre anche moltissime possibilità di svago e relax:
                  – Libri gratis
                  – Scacchiere gratis
                  – Sedie, tavoli e panchine gratis
                  – Connessione wi-fi offerta da google.
                  Non male no??

                  Il tutto situato nel retro della enorme biblioteca comunale!
                  Questo posto ce lo fa scoprire Max

                  bp_salad
                  Ed è un’esperienza da provare.
                  Immagina una pausa pranzo.
                  Immagina un deli soup.
                  Immagina infiniti ingredienti da scegliere.
                  Immagina condimenti sconosciuti.

                  Inventa la tua insalata, mixa il tutto, condiscila con quel che ti pare,
                  ma con audacia.

                  Trova un posto tra le centinaia di sedie e tavoli del parco.
                  Siediti, togliti le scarpe, e mangia.

                  Bevi la tua birra/coca, fuma la tua sigaretta.

                  Per i ringraziamenti puoi passare alla cassa:-)

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