Target Texting Scam

For the second time in two days, I've received a text message telling me I've won a gift card for Target. I first heard about this scam going around about a month ago. I'm always surprised when people fall for these things - but it's a real shame when they do. Here is the message to be careful of:

"[Paul K.]  Your entry last day is 3-rd! Go to 4uTargetPrize.com and put 6371 to claim your target card."

The name in the brackets changes - the second message I got was from "Juanita C." The BBB says it's been a bad year for these types of scams. There have apparently been several for multiple stores. For more information, go to
http://www.bbb.org/us/article/text-message-gift-card-scam-is-back-for-the-holidays-38633.

Like a Kid in a Toy Store

I finally made it to the Lego store at Eastview Mall for the first time this past weekend.  I've been wanting to go since it opened months ago.

Legos were my favorite toys growing up, and I still love playing with them.  Seriously - the only thing that's been stopping me is a skyscraper I built a few years ago that I haven't had the heart to take apart.

Time to Start Blogging Again!

It might be a little early for New Year's resolutions, but I've already come up with one of mine.  I've let this blog go for far too long, and it's time to start writing again!

Expect more posts soon about the latest happenings in Rochester, plus thoughts on anything else that crosses my mind.

I have a feeling that going forward this site is going to be a little less "newsy," a little more fun, and a lot more of me.  I want to bring this back to where it was when I was blogging from my semester abroad in London - a sense of adventure, a little bit of commentary, and regular updates.

So...we'll see how it goes!

~Nathan

Mister Rogers Remixed

I'm still not quite sure what to make of this.  I loved watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood while growing up, and it's great that his legacy is being kept alive.  But I have to admit, I find this new video a little creepy.  I can't quite put my finger on it, it just seems weird - not to mention a little trippy.

Cancer Centers Growing in Upstate NY

Earlier this week, Buffalo's Roswell Park Cancer Institute unveiled its latest expansion plans. According the Buffalo News article, the $40 million addition will be 11 stories, and will house new clinical space as well as offices.  Construction is expected to begin next winter.