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Joyss Performing “Take 5” at Montreal Swing Riot (video)

Posted on July 4, 2015 by

Montreal Swing Riot 2015 – Joyss – Guest Performance from Alain Wong on Vimeo. Joyss is a multi-genre dancer from Paris, performing, judging and teaching here at Swing Riot in Montreal this weekend.  Here is Joyss doing his piece "Take 5". I love how effortlessly he mixes genres, but also blends it all into one…

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Happy Birthday to Me / Joyeux Anniversaire a Moi!

Posted on July 3, 2015June 30, 2019 by

Hey, it’s my birthday! I’m in Montreal right now, one of my favorite cities, staying with friends, eating amazing food, and dancing dancing dancing. I’m feeling very blessed. To my far flung friends and family, feel free to leave your greetings here, which would really make my day!

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Lifeline: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure / Interactive Fiction with a Moral Center (Review)

Posted on June 25, 2015 by

"Lifeline," a text adventure game for the iOS, has gotten tons of accolades from many sites, including BoingBoing and the Guardian, and has an average rating of 5 1/2 out of six stars from more than 4,600 players on iTunes. As a fan of "choose your own adventure" books as a kid, I knew I was going…

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Postmodern Jukebox and Bringing Jazz to the Masses

Posted on June 20, 2015 by

Last night I had the pleasure of catching the musical group Postmodern Jukebox at the Regency in San Francisco. I honestly did not know what to expect. I maybe caught a video or two produced by Postmodern Jukebox, but I put them in the same box as novelty, tongue-in-cheek remakes of modern songs in a…

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Venice Beach, Friday, 8am

Posted on June 14, 2015 by

Venice Beach, Friday at 8am

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Awesome Classic Ads from 1961 Motoring Guide of India

Posted on June 8, 2015 by

Here's another wonderful gem from the trove of maps I got from work : a "Motoring Guide of India" published  1961. A large, handsomely hardbound book, the guide gives detailed information on the roadways of India, including the status of particular bridges, tollways, and local weather issues. The book also contains handy driving information like rules…

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Street dancers Tear It Up to “That’s It” by Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Posted on June 4, 2015 by

  Street dancers (and hoofer) tearing it up to "That's It" by Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Nuff said. Credits Director, Editor and ChoreographerJo Roy DancersBliss UltraOmniMicah "Jamz" AbbreyDalphe MorantusJohn LubbersShelby Stehlin

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Two Week Review of the FitBit Surge: An Impressive, Affordable Fitness Tracking Smartwatch

Posted on June 1, 2015 by

I've had the new Fitbit Surge smartwatch for two weeks now and I have to say I'm pretty happy with it so far! Is it going to win any design awards? Probably not. But does it get the job done as an exercise tracker / smart watch? Absolutely. For those that don't know, the Surge…

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$10 a Night at the Waldorf: 1950 AAA New York Map and Hotel Price Sheet

Posted on May 29, 2015 by

My work was clearing out some old files, including some old maps. I found this 1950 AAA map of New York that is just wonderful.  The best part is the listing of hotel prices for each city and town. The Waldorf Astoria costs a whopping $10-20 a night! The Hotel Times Square is a more…

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Ksenia Parkhatskaya Dancing with Herself to “Big Chief” by Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Posted on May 29, 2015 by

Awesome dancing and choreography by Russian dancer Ksenia Parkhatskaya, amazing use of green screen tech, and a great Nola-funk by Dirty Dozen Brass Band. You can't have too many Ksenia's.   Check out this earlier version of this choreography from 2012 done with multiple dancers (instead of multiple Ksenia's.)  

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