Fall TV: October Premieres – Set those DVRs

Fall TV: October Premieres – Set those DVRs

Well its time to break out the pumpkins and thanks to FIOS by Verizon, I’m telling you the shows that you’ll want to set your DVR for this seasons newest shows that are set to start in October.

Here are some of the highlight premieres to set your DVR in September. All times are based on EST time zone.

October 1st

  • Bones – 8pm FOX
  • The Blacklist – 9pm NBC
  • Sleepy Hollow – 9pm FOX

October 2nd

  • Dr. Ken – 8:30pm ABS

October 3rd

  • Saturday Night Live – 11:35pm NBC

October 4th

  • Homeland – 8pm HBO
  • The Good Wife – 9pm CBS
  • The Leftovers – 9pm HBO
  • CSI: Cyber – 10pm CBS
  • The Affair – 10pm SHO

October 6th

  • The Flash – 8pm The CW
  • iZombie – 8pm The CW

October 7th

  • Arrow – 8pm The CW
  • Supernatural – 9pm The CW
  • American Horror Story: Hotel – 10pm FX

October 8th

  • The Vampire Diaries – 8pm The CW
  • The Originals – 9pm The CW
  • Haven – 10pm SyFy

October 9th

  • Reign – 8pm The CW
  • Undateable – 8pm NBC

October 11th

  • The Walking Dead – 9pm ABC

October 13th

  • Chicago Fire – 10pm NBC

October 26th

  • Supergirl – 8:30pm CBS

October 30th

  • Grimm – 9pm NBC

October 31st

  • Ash vs. Evil Dead – 9pm Starz

One thing I will say is between all the great programming on TV this season I’m glad to see that the FIOS HD channels are even sharper then my last provider. Enjoy your TV time!

Fall TV: September 2015 Premieres – Dont forget to set your DVRs

Fall TV: September 2015 Premieres – Dont forget to set your DVRs

sept-premieres-2015While its sad to see summer end, we rejoice knowing that things like back to school comes so does the fall tv schedule. One big change for me this year is I jumped ship to FIOS by Verizon, so I’ve gotta redo all my DVR settings and add some of this seasons newest shows.

Here are some of the highlight premieres to set your DVR in September. All times are based on EST time zone.

September 21st

  • Gotham – 8pm FOX
  • The Voice – 8pm NBC
  • Minority Report – 9pm FOX
  • Blindside – 10pm NBC
  • Scorpion – 9pm CBS
  • Castle – 10pm ABC
  • NCIS: LA – 10pm CBS

September 22nd

  • NCIS – 8pm CBS
  • Scream Queens – 8pm FOX
  • The Muppets – 8pm ABC
  • Fresh Off the Boat – 8:30pm ABC
  • NCIS: New Orleans – 9pm CBS
  • Limitless – 10pm CBS

September 23rd

  • Rosewood – 8pm FOX
  • Empire – 9pm FOX
  • Modern Family – 9pm ABC
  • Black-ish – 9:30pm ABC
  • Nashville – 10pm ABC

September 24th

  • Grey’s Anatomy – 8pm ABC
  • Heroes’s Reborn – 8pm NBC
  • Scandal – 9pm ABC
  • How to Get Away with Murder – 10pm ABC
  • The Player – 10pm NBC

September 25th

  • The Amazing Race – 8pm CBS
  • Hawaii Five-O – 9pm CBS
  • Shark Tank – 9pm ABC
  • Blue Bloods – 10pm CBS

September 27th

  • Once Upon a Time – 8pm ABC
  • The Simpsons – 8pm FOX
  • CSI Finale Movie – 9pm CBS
  • Family Guy – 9pm FOX
  • Blood & Oil – 9pm ABC
  • Quantico – 10pm ABC

September 29th

  • Grandfathered – 8pm FOX
  • The Grinder – 8:30pm FOX
  • Marvel’s Agents of Shield – 9pm ABC
  • Beyond the Tank – 10pm ABC

September 30th

  • Criminal Minds – 9pm CBS
  • Chicago PD – 10pm CBS
  • Code Black – 10pm CBS

One thing I will say is between all the great programming on TV this season I’m glad to see that the FIOS HD channels are even sharper then my last provider. On October 1st I’ll publish my list of DVR premieres for that month, which will include a lot of super hero shows.

Demystifying the myths on shaving! Be Epic! Schick Hydro® #MakeItEpic

Demystifying the myths on shaving! Be Epic! Schick Hydro® #MakeItEpic

I’m sharing my epic moments thanks to Schick Hydro® as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #MakeItEpicSchickTed

Basic shaving can be quick and easy. Just pick up a razor and drag it across your face until the stubble’s gone. A really good shave, on the other hand, requires a little more effort and know-how.

Even if you’ve been shaving for years, you might learn something, from someone who’s been shaving for decades, about what you need to do to get the best shave possible.  We wanted to discuss how to demystify some of the myths on shaving!

Myth vs. Fact

The following myths about shaving have been circulating for years. Here are the real facts to set the shaving record straight:

Myth: The age at which you begin to shave influences the amount of hair you will have on your legs and underarms.

Fact: These factors are determined strictly by heredity. Early experiences with shaving coincide with the natural increase in hair growth resulting from puberty.

Myth: Shaving promotes darker, thicker or faster re-growth of hair on legs and underarms.

Fact: Since shaving removes hair on the surface of the skin, it doesn’t affect the color or the thickness of the hair. After an area has been shaved, the hair shafts start to emerge from the follicle, so your hair looks and feels coarse and bristly. If you allow the hair to grow out, it will take on its original appearance and texture.

Myth: A tan can be removed by shaving.

Fact: Tanning occurs at the lower levels of your skin, where the skin’s pigment cells are located. Razor blades never come in contact with these cells. Shaving can actually “polish” your skin and give it a healthy glow. You’ll improve the look of your tan by removing flaky surface skin cells that give your skin a dull appearance.

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I shave every day and I am fairly good at it. It is the same as brushing my teeth and takes about the same amount of time. I just use shaving foam or gel and a Schick razor. I don’t  understand some men’s fascination with high-tech, high-cost shaving gear or, even worse, ultra low-tech gear like a straight razor. It’s a simply a chore to be done with a Schick blade should be enough for anyone. I like the fact that shaving is a good way to clean your face and give you a type of microderm abrasion that is good for your skin. I don’t like it when I use a razor longer than I should and it drags or cuts me.

I’m sharing my epic moments thanks to Schick Hydro® as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #MakeItEpic

ARTHAMPTON 2015 – Another successful season

ARTHAMPTON 2015 – Another successful season

Moving it’s location to ScuttleHole Road and Lumber Lane and having the event on the 4th of July weekend served the community well. We walked the event and met with many gallerists and artists.

FullSizeRender (2)We spoke to gallery owners like Roy Seifert of Contempop Gallery of Tel Aviv, Rachel Teachout of Edgewater Gallery of New Jersey. Michael Joseph of Artblend spoke to us about the photos of a herd of white horses gracefully galloping in the Camargue, in the South of France.

FullSizeRenderWe interviewed artist Paul Gerben, who was represented by Chase Edwards Gallery of Bridgehampton, showing his iconic art of Elvis, Jimi, and coke bottles on surfboards to be hung in the homes of old and young.

All agreed the show was successful both in viewers passing by, excitement of all who came but most importantly to the galleries and artists were sales. Art is moving and all were happy to have been there. First year participants were ready to sign up early and those that have been at ArtHampton for eight years will be back again next year.

IMG_6448 The Evan Lurie Gallery represented the work of Cuban artist Alexi Torres. The oil on canvas piece entitled Lincoln Peace sought $36,000 and according to Mr. Lurie the piece was sold.

IMG_6458Alex G. Cao was represented by the Center Space Gallery of Allen Street, NYC. Alex’s American Flag was actually pixels of JFK and his family. Flag vs. JFK is not only patriotic and a centerpiece but a conversation piece that can take hours to inspect for the detail of each pixel.

FullSizeRender (3)We spent some time with Tom Gramegna of Gallery 270 of Englewood, New Jersey. What first caught our eye were the pieces of the Jersey shore before and after Sandy. The famous roller coaster in it’s glory and then underwater, shot from the same vantage point by Michael Massaia. The Boardwalk, pier and other images captured about 4 years apart showed the destruction Sandy wrought in a way that only art can capture.

FullSizeRender (1)He also represented Terri O’Neill who became a photographer of note based upon his photos of Frank Sinatra. Ask Tom about the note of introduction that Terri shared with Frank and how that note, bonded the two for a lifetime of friendship.

The South Street Seaport Museum is the place to watch Macy’s Fireworks

The South Street Seaport Museum is the place to watch Macy’s Fireworks

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Over the years of living in NYC – I’ve seen my fair share of Macy’s 4th of July fireworks.  For 2015 they’re again Macy’s fireworks will be based in the East River (around lower manhattan).  Which means one of the best spots to view the fireworks will be from the South Street Seaport Museum which controls Pier 16.South street Seaport Museum

The South Street Seaport Museum has a limited number of tickets available for entrance into the pier.  The views of the fireworks are SPECTACULAR (see the picture above – taken from the pier last year).

Typically tickets are $40 per person via the South Street Seaport Museum website, but since you’re reading DaDa Rocks you’re getting hooked up with a special discounted rate of $25 ($20 for museum members). Click here to purchase tickets at a discounted rate.

The details… Bring a picnic, BYOB (NO coolers or kegs!). Food trucks onsite. You will need to print your ticket and have it in hand in order to get through security and access Pier 16.  Pier 16 will open at 6 PM.  As always the NYPD might not allow chairs or blankets into the secure area (just a heads up).

 

 

 

Cliki the new case with a removable remote

Cliki the new case with a removable remote

clikibuttonI’d say daily, if not weekly I receive an email about the latest new gadget, gizmo or down right stupid idea available via crowd sourcing, whether that be Kickstarter or Indiegogo. Typically I find myself reading the first line or two, seeing if the product is truly worth my time and if not, I delete the email and never think about it again. Every once in a while, I come across a product that truly has merit. It’s either that unique or amazing, or it solves a real problem I deal with on a regular basis. Well, CLIKI is both!

That being said, I’m sure we can all agree that smart-phones are incredible, they come packed with features and if they don’t you can usually add them thanks to iTunes or the Google store. The problem is sometimes (more often than I care to admit) accessing and using them can be quite a pain in the you know what! For example, to snap a picture you have to wake your screen, unlock your phone, look for your camera app, launch it, then finally get to snap the picture. By then the “photo opp” is gone, especially if you’re dealing with a couple of kids that are always on the go!!!

That’s where the brilliance of CLIKI comes in.

CLIKI is a wireless smart button that comes built-in (available separately also) a sleek smartphone case. Then you just download the app and the user can control his/her favorite features on the smartphone with the push of one button!

CLIKI will allow you to control your music, take pictures, find your phone or even activate a tracking beacon in case of an emergency all with just the one button!

The CLIKI button can be easily removed from your phone so you can use it like a remote control for group photos or positioned in a more convenient location when riding a bike or motorcycle for easy access to the one button control!  Barring any surprises CLIKI will be on Kickstarter in Mid-July. I don’t know about you but I’ll definitely back it and suggest you to do the same. For more information check out clikibutton.com