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Biking to the Cal Academy, the World’s Greenest Museum

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Yesterday, I finally got assigned a much-coveted bike locker from the office lottery here at the California Academy of Sciences.  The fact that we have so much demand for these bike lockers, even with ample standard bike parking, shows our staff's commitment to green transportation. Reportedly, about 75% of the Academy's roughly 500 staff people…

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The B-Boy Shim Sham: A Fusion of Lindy Hop and Hip Hop (video)

Posted on December 30, 2012March 13, 2019 by

A couple of months ago, I had this crazy idea to adapt the “Shim Sham Shimmy” line dance into a b-boy / breaking routine.  As one of the few b-boy / lindy hoppers in the world, I figured this might be an interesting way of connecting these two awesome dance forms for others to see….

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Jeremy, Shawn and I rocking the “B-Boy Shim Sham” at the 9:20 Special (pic)

Posted on December 28, 2012March 13, 2019 by

Here’s a swell pic of my friends Jeremy, Shawn and I right before we performed the “Shim Sham II: Electric Boogaloo.” Or more descriptively, the “B-Boy Shim Sham.” It was so fantastic getting to perform this piece that has been in my head for at least six months. Jeremy and Shawn were excellent collaborators and…

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Tinsel-bombed tree in Golden Gate Park: Merry Christmas! (pics)

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

On my run this Christmas morning, I ran into this fantastic tinsel-bombed tree in the middle of Golden Gate Park near Stow Lake.   I think I'm gonna like it here.

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Mind in the Gutter: Thankful for the Sewage System

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

It's pouring rain outside… has been for a couple of days now.  As I go about my morning ablutions and dishwashing, preparing for splashing around in the muck, I am feeling thankful for my city's sewage system. It's one of the unseen wonders of civilization that we've come up with a plan to deal with…

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Nerd Nite SF, Art, Obsession and Context

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Last night I had the pleasure of going to Nerd Nite SF at the Rickshaw Stop, courtesy of my friend Laura. Nerd Nite is a regular series of spirited talks given by geeky people in bars in 50 cities around the United States. I'm not sure why it has taken me this long to make…

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My Awesome Dinosaur Sweater at the Cal Academy! (pic)

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

Check out this awesome dinosaur themed holiday sweatshirt that I am sporting at the entry to the Cal Academy of Sciences.  I'm the envy of all of my colleagues here. Just $29 on Fab.com! Click here for a closer look at the sweatshirt. I didn't intend to look so smug!

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Holy Carp, I’m Moving to San Francisco in a Week!

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

It's kind of hard to believe, but after months and months and months and months of largely fruitless and frustrating searching, I am finally moving into an apartment in San Francisco starting December 15th!   My new place is located in the lovely Inner Sunset neighborhood, just a few minutes by foot from the Cal…

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Send a Free e-Greeting Card from Claude the Albino Alligator and the Cal Academy!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Nothing says the holiday season like an albino alligator.  Tell that special someone that you are thinking of them with a California Academy of Sciences' e-greeting card! http://www.calacademy.org/ecard/holiday Choose from two different styles, and include a custom message and one of three different digital gifts. Bonus: here's a video of Claude our albino alligator doing…

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Umami Mart: an Adorable Japanese Foodie Shop in Downtown Oakland

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

My friend Kayoko and her partner Yoko launched a couple of years ago Umami Mart, a foodie-oriented store focusing on Japanese products and other fine barware, glassware and kitchen gadgets.  I finally stopped by their downtown Oakland shop this weekend and was very pleased with what I saw. Inside the shop, they have a carefully…

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