So my last two weeks in New York were spent fulfilling several "Bucket List" items that are my favorite things to do in the city. Here's a quick rundown of what I did. Probably the only true "Bucket List" item — something that I've never done that I've always wanted to do — was to…
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Wanted: Computer Mice for At-risk Teen Programs in NYC
Do you have an extra computer mouse you aren't using? My nonprofit Global Kids could use any working USB, two-button mice for our digital media programs with at-risk teens. Starting in a couple of weeks, I'm running a science, culture and technology project in Brooklyn, and realize that our laptops don't have computer mice. For…
Comparison of iPhone 1 and iPhone 4 Cameras (pic)
Here's a quick comparison I did of the cameras in the 1st generation iPhone and the 4th generation. Both photos are unmodified, other than that they were re-sized and put together in Photoshop. The main difference you aren't seeing is the size of the images, since the 1st gen has only a 2 megapixel camera,…
Poreotix killing it at World of Dance New York (video)
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…
My Bike Commute redux: cruising through Fort Greene (video)
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…
Heather Flock & Laura Jeffers’ new lindy hop program starting in March!
I'm excited to announce that my friends and fellow dancers Heather Flock and Laura Jeffers (along with Felix Pitre and Jessie Patz), are starting up a new lindy hop program at You Should Be Dancing Studios in Manhattan. Heather has been running our dance lessons at Yehoodi's weekly dance for the past couple of years…
Math exhibit at NY Hall of Science: What does this cartoon mean?
I found this oddly illustrated display at the New York Hall of Science in Queens during a visit here today. What do you think this drawing means?