Check out the latest episode of "SwingNation" (episode 16), starring Zuckerpunch, Spuds and yours truly. It's the internet's only regular talk show on swing dancing and lindy hop. It's the best 30 minutes of fake television you are going to see this week.
My New / Old Kicks: Adidas SuperStar II (pics)
Rocking it old skool in my Adidas classic shell-toes. More pics here, for all you sneakerheads.
Justin Timberlake Killin It on SNL
I love so much about this performance: Justin's style, the awesome choreo, the live band, the grown-up outfits. And ladies in suits are so dope.
If You’re a Single Lady Octopus, Put Your Tentacle Up
On Wednesday, the California Academy of Sciences put on publc display for the first time a little-known encephalopod (thanks, Laura!) called the "Larger Pacific Striped Octopus." This little lady has been barely studied at all — it doesn't even have a scientific name! One of the Academy's biologists, Rich Ross, specializes in octopi, personally raising…
Filling Up My Scooter for Four Bucks
It's been a week since I got my new Buddy 170i scooter, which I've ridden for about 60 glorious miles. It was getting close to empty, so I went to the gas station. It was an awesome feeling filling up the tank for four dollars, and knowing I was getting about 90 miles to the…
Buddy 170i Scooter in Front of the Cal Academy (pic)
My colleague Matt took this pic of my new Buddy 170i scooter and me in front of the California Academy of Sciences. Last night, I rode the scooter for the first time in the rain, and it performed admirable. Still very impressed with the stability and handling.
“The Bay Lights” Debuts in San Francisco (video, pics)
Tonight was the official public launch of "The Bay Lights" art installation on the Bay Bridge in San Francisco. A monumental light display comprised of 25,000 LED lights, "The Bay Lights" was created by artist Leo Villareal. I happened to be coming out of dance practice at the Embarcadero YMCA a few minutes after…
My New Ride: The Buddy 170i Scooter
Here’s my new ride, as of today: the Buddy 170i Scooter! Manufactured by Genuine Motors, based in the States, the Buddy combines European styling with modern scooter technology and convenience. The Buddy 170i has a very peppy 170cc engine, great gas mileage at about 90 MPG, with a top speed of 60+ MPH. More than…
Deep Down Dopeizm Performing “The Cube” (video)
I got turned on to Deep Down Dopeizm crew out of Norway last year at the SF Hip Hop Dance Festival, performing their piece "Biosis." I loved their fluid movement, tight house dance choreo, and consistent theme throughout their piece. Definitely one of my favorite pieces from the festival. Here's an older piece of theirs called…
If You Love Hip-hop, You Need to Watch “Wild Style” (video)
Dunno if this is a legal posting of this movie, but you should watch the film "Wild Style" at this link or find it on DVD. "Wild Style" is ESSENTIAL viewing for any one who claims to love hip-hop. It's got all the elements: MCing, DJing, b-boying and graffiti in one package. It's dope as hell.