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Poreotix killing it at World of Dance New York (video)

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

I had to leave World of Dance New York early on Saturday, so I missed seeing popping crew Poreotix in person, unfortunately.  I'm kind of kicking myself now, cause look at this ridiculous routine! I got mad love for Blueprint Cru, but Poreotix shows why they won Season 5 of America's Best Dance Crew. And…

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B-boy Cypher at World of Dance 2010 in Brooklyn (video)

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

The World of Dance showcase on Saturday featured lots of amazing performances on stage at Brooklyn Tech High School in Fort Greene.  Still you can only watch so much choreographed routines. I yearned to see some more raw, freestyle dancing, which really is where hip-hop dance has its roots and foundation.  So I was happy…

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Part Time Models at World of Dance 2010 in Brooklyn (video)

Posted on May 30, 2010 by

I had a great time seeing a bunch of dance crews compete and perform at  World of Dance yesterday in Brooklyn.  There was a a great mix of raw talent from the area as well as some of the best urban dance groups in the country, including Poreotix, Blueprint Cru, Rhythm City, and Fresh. Here's…

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The Beasties Said it Best about Brooklyn (pic)

Posted on May 9, 2010 by

Taken in my backyard in Prospect Heights. $35 from Brooklyn Industries. (Yes, it's a girls tee.)

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The 2010 Five Boro Bike Tour: An incredible ride through a fantastic city

Posted on May 2, 2010 by

Today was the 33rd annual Five Boro Bike Tour, the largest group biking event in the country at 32,000 riders. Crossing into all five boroughs of the city of New York, it's a wonderful celebration of New York and biking that brings together a wide assortment of bike enthusiasts, from little kids to grey-haired cyclists….

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My Bike Commute redux: cruising through Fort Greene (video)

Posted on April 30, 2010 by

As requested by Tony, here's a non-sped up version of one part of my bike commute.  This is through the prettiest part of my commute: Fort Greene, Brooklyn.  It's somewhat bittersweet, since I lived in that neighborhood for a couple of years, and still miss it a bit.  Gotta love the tree lined streets and…

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My Bike Commute from Prospect Heights to Midtown Manhattan… in 5 Minutes (video)

Posted on April 29, 2010 by

Here's a video of my bike commute from my apartment in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn to my office in midtown Manhattan, sped up to about five times the normal speed. Sorry if it makes you a bit motion sick.  Man, getting over the Manhattan Bridge seems to take FOREVER. Enjoy. [link to original video]

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Broccoli : You Save $0.00 (pic)

Posted on March 28, 2010 by

Well at least they are honest. Taken at Met Foods, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

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My pics from Snowpocalypse in Brooklyn

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

While I didn't get to play in the snow (curse that telecommuting), I did get a few pics of the "Snowpocalyse" snow storm that hit New York City yesterday.  So gorgeous when snow covers all the urban grittiness of my nabe Prospect Heights.

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Youth-led Prospect Heights Fundraiser nets $6,000 for Haiti! (update)

Posted on January 23, 2010 by

We at Global Kids could not be more proud of the teens at the High School for Global Citizenship (which we are a partner with) for organizing and performing in the Haiti Solidarity Benefit last night at the Prospect Heights campus amphitheater.  Many of the students at HSGC are of Haitian descent, so being able…

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