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Five cool job openings at American Friends Service Committee

Posted on March 9, 2009 by

The national service arm of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) is the American Friends Service Committee, based out of Philadelphia.  Over the years, AFSC has been a vital force in the United States for peace, social justice and human rights, which makes me so proud. I just got word that there are five job…

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Congrats, Quest Crew! (Next stop: the Battle of the Year?)

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

Here they are: Quest Crew, "America's Best Dance Crew" of 2009.  Well deserved, boys.  Well played. Quest brought some seriously jaw-dropping tricks every single show, combined with near perfect team  precision, creative choreography, and playful energy.  No one, besides Beat Freaks, could touch them the whole season. That said, I do have to wonder how…

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Bluegrass & Contemporary Dance: The Dang-It Bobbys at BAM Cafe (video)

Posted on March 6, 2009 by

Tonight, I and a friend enjoyed the hipster bluegrass stylings of the Dang-It Bobbys in the BAM Cafe in my nabe Fort Greene.  I love going there because the space is so cool, it always draws a funky, diverse crowd, and the concerts are free!  What's not to love?  The Dang-It Bobbys were quite talented,…

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Happy Fun Smile: the best damn Okinawan pop band in New York City

Posted on March 5, 2009 by

I had the pleasure of seeing "Happy Fun Smile" perform at Forbidden City last night.  One of my favorite New York City acts, Happy Fun Smile seems transplanted straight out of the 1300s Japan, perhaps picking up a couple of NY hipsters to play the sanshin and sanba along the way.  Brian the lead singer…

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DMC launches first hip-hop virtual world: where’s my digital Adidas?

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

I just got word that Hip hop artist Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC fame is opening the first hip-hop oriented virtual world, called DMC World. Officially launching next week, the 3d environment will include a rooftop club overlooking a "crazy NYC skyline", a VIP screening room, a "VIP access-only backstage hangout", and a stage to…

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ICC issues arrest warrant against Sudanese President for murder, rape & torture

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

In a historic development, the International Criminal Court in the Hague has issued a formal arrest warrant against Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir, President of Sudan, for war crimes and crimes against humanity.  Specifically he is charged with "intentionally directing attacks against an important part of the civilian population of Darfur, Sudan, murdering, exterminating, raping,…

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Last chance to sponsor me for Global Kids Dance-a-Thon this Friday!

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

Thanks everyone who has already sponsored me for the Global Kids Dance-a-Thon fundraiser taking place this Friday.  These are financially tough times, so even the smallest donation is very much appreciated! It's not too late, if you would like to contribute.  All proceeds go toward college scholarships for our very deserving Global Kids teen leaders…

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WebWise 2009: Museums and libraries pursuing the innovative edge in a digital age

Posted on March 3, 2009 by

From February 25-27, I had the opportunity to go to the WebWise conference in Washington DC, an annual gathering of 300-some professionals from libraries and museums to discuss how to keep their cultural institutions relevant in the digital age.  It was great getting to hear from some of the leading museums and libraries in America…

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No hands kip up, finally (video)

Posted on March 3, 2009 by

I have been off and on trying to do this frakking no-hands kip up for literally about a year.  Finally I sorta kinda did it today at breaking practice tonight. Feels pretty good.

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“B-Girl” the movie: please don’t suck

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

Well, here it is, the trailer for "B-Girl" the movie.  Starring Lady Jules of Beat Freaks, with a cast of  b-boys and b-girls, it promises to at least deliver on the dancing front.  The question is whether the plot will enhance or detract from the movie. With that in mind, I have to say, the…

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