Random posts and thoughts from Nick Grant. Nick Grant is a Interactive Producer and Partner at iMarc.net. INTERESTS Music, Interactive Media, Process, Vintage Guitars, Open G tuning, Tube Driven Amplifiers, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Cafe Racer style Motorcycles, Cool Cars, Australian Shiraz’s, California Zins, PBR beer, Veggie Gardens, Cooking, Grilling and Smoking Large Cuts of Meat. EXPERIENCE iMarc LLC Interactive Agency focusing on websites, online applications and mobile Vice President - Director of Operations, Interactive Producer: 2010 - Present Vice President - Director of Development, Project Manager: 2008 - 2010 Project Manager: 1999 -2008 McKay Communications Public Relations and Advertising Agency Traffic Manager: 1997 - 1999 Unison Wide format printing and image retouching Production Coordinator: 1995 - 1997 RECOGNITION Awards for the projects I have produced over the years. 2011 W3 - Silver Award ecohealthalliance.org (redesign) Davy - Silver Award Cubist.com Davy - Silver Award ecohealthalliance.org (redesign) 2010 W3 - Silver Award ecohealthalliance.org 2009 W3 - Gold Award strem.com W3 - Silver Award astonmartin-lotus.com W3 - Silver Award solutionscatalog.motorola.com Davy - Silver Award wolfandco.com Davy - Silver Award astonmartin-lotus.com Davy - Silver Award strem.com 2007 W3 - Silver Award cubist.com W3 - Silver Award premierfinancialservices.com IMA - Outstanding Achievement relojournal.com IMA - Outstanding Achievement springstoneplan.com 2006 IMA - Outstanding Achievement cubist.com IMA - Outstanding Achievement nevog.com IMA - Best in Class seacoastsciencecenter.org MITX harveytool.comTumblr (3.0; @nickgrant)http://nickgrant.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2y6ork0Up1qak0zqo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p><p class="h-4 strong" id="zlrecipe-ingredients"><strong>Cherry Beer Margaritas</strong></p> <p class="h-4 strong"><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul id="zlrecipe-ingredients-list"><li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0">(1) 12 ounce can frozen limeade concentrate</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1">12 ounces cherry flavored soda</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2">(1) 12 ounce bottle of your favorite beer (I used Corona Light)</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3">12 ounces of your favorite tequila</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4">Kosher salt, for rimming glass</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5">Lime for garnish</li> <li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6">Cherries for garnish</li> </ul><p class="h-4 strong" id="zlrecipe-instructions"><strong>Instructions</strong></p> <ol class="instructions" id="zlrecipe-instructions-list"><li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-0">Rub lime wedge around rim of each glass; dip in kosher salt.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-1">In a large pitcher, mix all ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.</li> <li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-2">Serve over ice (if desired) & garnish with a lime wedge & cherry.</li> </ol></p>http://nickgrant.com/post/21660668535http://nickgrant.com/post/21660668535Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:41:00 -0400<a href="http://www.imarc.net/blog/620-changing_tradition_for_the_better">Changing Tradition (for the better): </a>http://nickgrant.com/post/14678038121http://nickgrant.com/post/14678038121Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:14:30 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrd2lx5nOB1qak0zqo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/>http://nickgrant.com/post/10080448400http://nickgrant.com/post/10080448400Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:53:57 -0400<a href="http://henrymasciphoto.com/blog/family-the-grants/">Family Photoshoot Summer 2011</a>http://nickgrant.com/post/9964737713http://nickgrant.com/post/9964737713Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:36:46 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lr65q1xESz1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>QuadCamera Fun</p>http://nickgrant.com/post/9927856935http://nickgrant.com/post/9927856935Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:18:01 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp22t46NHJ1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wow a big Thank You to @EspolonTequila for all the amazing loot! Best Tequila on the Market! </p>http://nickgrant.com/post/8178699893http://nickgrant.com/post/8178699893Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:17:28 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lm7zric41l1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em>Update 7/19/11 - SOLD</em></p> <p><strong>For Sale: 2001 Triumph Bonneville Cafe Racer </strong></p> <p>Not much time to ride anymore and hate the fact this bike is just sitting in a garage. Fantastic bike for anyone looking for a retro feel Cafe Racer. Many upgrades have been made and all were done by Great Bay Motorcycle along with all the servicing. Really low miles and is a total blast on the twisties. I’m also including a box full of the original parts, the original bench seat, different style handle bars, center stand and a hardly worn Triumph Jacket with body amor (size 44). </p> <p>Garaged kept and never dropped. </p> <p><strong>Price</strong>: $6,500 <br/><strong>Year</strong>: 2001<br/><strong>Milage</strong>: 7,510<br/><strong>Title</strong>: Clean and in hand</p> <p><strong>Photos</strong>:</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://goo.gl/v8Q1P"><a href="http://goo.gl/v8Q1P">http://goo.gl/v8Q1P</a></a></p> <p><strong>Video / Exhaust Audio</strong>:<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://goo.gl/ywNCV"><a href="http://goo.gl/ywNCV">http://goo.gl/ywNCV</a></a></p> <p><strong>Modifications</strong>: </p> <ul><li>SS Moto Twin Exhaust ($900 upgrade and sound amazing)</li> <li>Norman Hyde Ace Handlebars </li> <li>Triumph 69 Solo Seat and Cowl</li> <li>Headlight Stone Guard and Visor </li> <li>Napoleon Bar-End Mirrors </li> <li>Euro Gaiters</li> <li>Brand New set of Metzler Lasertec Tires (under 100 miles on them)</li> <li>Aftermarket horn (LOUD)</li> <li>New tank pads</li> </ul><p>The basic specifications of the 2001 Triumph Bonneville are as follows: </p> <ul><li>Engine: air/oil cooled DOHC vertical twin </li> <li>Displacement: 790cc </li> <li>Bore & Stroke: 86x68mm. </li> <li>Compression ratio: 9.2:1 </li> <li>Claimed crankshaft horsepower: 61 @ 7,400 RPM </li> <li>Claimed crankshaft torque: 44 lb-ft @ 3,500 RPM </li> <li>Carburetor: 2x36mm, electrically heated </li> <li>Transmission: 5 speed</li> <li>Final drive: O-ring chain </li> <li>Ignition: electronic, digital inductive </li> <li>Frame: mild steel double cradle </li> <li>Wheelbase: 58.8 in. </li> <li>Fuel tank: 4.3 gal. </li> <li>Seat height: 30.5 in. </li> <li>Front suspension: 40mm telescopic fork, not adjustable </li> <li>Rear suspension: dual shocks, preload adjustable </li> <li>Front brake: disc w/ twin piston caliper </li> <li>Rear brake: disc w/ twin piston caliper </li> <li>Wheels: laced </li> <li>Tires: 100/90-H19 front, 130/80-H17 rear </li> <li>Wet weight: 499 lbs. (according to Rider magazine).</li> </ul><p><strong>Buyer Notes</strong>:</p> <ul><li>No test rides but you’re welcome to fire it up or watch me ride it</li> <li>No personal checks</li> </ul><p><strong>Contact Info</strong>:</p> <p><a href="mailto:nickgrant@gmail.com">nickgrant@gmail.com</a></p>http://nickgrant.com/post/6143330953http://nickgrant.com/post/6143330953Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:16:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lm2kd8CKNg1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span><big><strong>El Guapo<br/></strong></big> <ul><li>3 oz tequila blanco</li> <li>1 jigger (1.5 oz) lime juice</li> <li>1 small persian cucumber, thinly sliced</li> <li>1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Cholula, Tapatio or Tobasco)</li> <li>Salt and Pepper</li> </ul></span></p> <p><span>Muddle the lime juice and cucumbers in the bottom of your shaker. Fill half way up with ice, add the tequila, and shake like hell. Pour into a tumbler with some of the ice and cucumbers. Finish with hot sauce and salt and pepper. Stir to combine and garnish with red chili pepper is you like. <br/></span></p>http://nickgrant.com/post/6040641739http://nickgrant.com/post/6040641739Tue, 31 May 2011 12:55:57 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkzvrpfmTY1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h2 style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;">Lonely Evil Stuffed Animal Sitting on A Bench</h2> John S Lens, Kodot XGrizzled Film, No Flash, Taken with <a href="http://hipstamaticapp.com">Hipstamatic</a></p>http://nickgrant.com/post/5367066742http://nickgrant.com/post/5367066742Tue, 10 May 2011 15:35:49 -0400HipstamaticJohn S LensKodot XGrizzled FilmNo Flash<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li0a2vEI751qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Amazing BBQ: The Salt Lick, right outside Austin, TX.</p>http://nickgrant.com/post/3833829019http://nickgrant.com/post/3833829019Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:03:47 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgx9nuChKA1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p> Waffle hut @ Sugarbush, VT. Conditions are decent, hoping for some POW this week. Having a blast watch my kids rip the mountain!</p>http://nickgrant.com/post/3403517947http://nickgrant.com/post/3403517947Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:27:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcx7lipUBf1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Skateboarding Santa is still my favorite.</p>http://nickgrant.com/post/2094193165http://nickgrant.com/post/2094193165Sat, 04 Dec 2010 15:29:19 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcck4nNa2d1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Current work MAC setup</p>http://nickgrant.com/post/1659775147http://nickgrant.com/post/1659775147Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:50:46 -0500<iframe width="400" height="245" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6mgFdn4lfrE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Bizarre but cool skateboard video.</p>http://nickgrant.com/post/1593636520http://nickgrant.com/post/1593636520Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:56:47 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lb5wki2LZf1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Box full of creepy babies - Todd Farm, Halloween morning.</p>http://nickgrant.com/post/1447015255http://nickgrant.com/post/1447015255Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:02:00 -0400“It is not daily increase but daily decrease; hack away the unessential.”<br/><br/> - <em>Bruce Lee</em>http://nickgrant.com/post/1434265351http://nickgrant.com/post/1434265351Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:56:49 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lb271zsxLP1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just another day in the office </p>http://nickgrant.com/post/1432313868http://nickgrant.com/post/1432313868Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:58:47 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9xg5y0dqB1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sometimes I Feel Like, Somebody’s Watching Me</p>http://nickgrant.com/post/1262913407http://nickgrant.com/post/1262913407Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:53:58 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9m91iBfzL1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Winds are picking up and trees are falling. My chainsaw is going to make such sweet love to this tree.</p>http://nickgrant.com/post/1222056882http://nickgrant.com/post/1222056882Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:46:30 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l998m5Ts8S1qak0zqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sunset at Mavericks surf spot followed by a full harvest moon…Spectacular! Half Moon Bay, CA</p>http://nickgrant.com/post/1178949633http://nickgrant.com/post/1178949633Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:08:00 -0400