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Dave Winer, 56, is a visiting scholar at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and editor of the Scripting News weblog. He pioneered the development of weblogs, syndication (RSS), podcasting, outlining, and web content management software; former contributing editor at Wired Magazine, research fellow at Harvard Law School, entrepreneur, and investor in web media companies. A native New Yorker, he received a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, a Bachelor's in Mathematics from Tulane University and currently lives in New York City.
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Last ride before Irene? 
Maybe the last ride before the hurricane hits?
Thanks to Russ Gum, I know how to keep the iPhone from shutting off while I'm riding, so I get a constant readout. There is something it's useful for. With the GPS it gives you a rough approximation of how fast you're going. And because of that, I was able to ride faster. I know it's a paradox, but that's the way it works. You need to know your numbers.
I rode along the Hudson, as usual. No preparations visible for the storm. In the boat harbor on 79th St the boats were tied down, as usual.
Map: 1 hour, 5 minutes. 11.41 miles.
