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Bellydance solo El Hob Kollu for the Guild of Oriental Dance at the Jawaahir Dance Company

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:24:00 +0000

Here I am performing "El Hob Kollu" at the 19th Annual Guild of Oriental Dance Show, titled "Midnight at the Oasis" at the Jawaahir Dance Company Space April 18, 2009.

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Getting rid of nasty Facebook apps

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:45:00 +0000

A friend posted a status update that I thought might be interesting see "my first ever status message." I gave the app access...and it started auto posting statuses for me. In other words, a scam. Darn it! These things can be dangerous. I quit it when it asked me to take a survey before it would...

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Bad day? Mad? Crazy People? Bunny can help.

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:23:00 +0000

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Please help save Alanna!

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:23:00 +0000

Update: Alanna had a meet and greet on Tuesday and found her forever home! Although I was VERY happy for her, I cried myself all the way home. I love and miss her so much!!BUT, I’m VERY happy that she’s going to a GOOD home because she was very deserving of a 2nd chance. It was very difficult...

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The Charles Schultz Philosophy

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:48:00 +0000

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz , the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read this article straight through, and you'll get the point. 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world . 2. Name the...

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The patented 5-step process: How to Hug a Baby

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:40:00 +0000

Step 1: Find a baby Mission accomplished! Step 2: Verify that what you have found is indeed a baby: Employ classic sniffing techniques. Yup, it's a baby! Step 3: Be sure to flatten the baby before actually beginning the final hugging process. Good work! Step 4: Slide paws around...

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Of love and cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:44:00 +0000

A very old man lay dying in his bed. In death's doorway, he suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. He gathered his remaining strength and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the bedroom, and with...

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How to support a good cause using Twitter, blogging & social networking

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:43:00 +0000

Have a good cause to support? Add your information in the comments! People often ask me how can they do fundraising for a problem or person they know about. Basically, you write a blog post and ask people to help you promote it, and to visit and donate. And you spend a few weeks at it. Read more

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Classical: New Age music resources

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:05:00 +0000

A number of people asked me for more Classical: New Age resources after I shared cellist Jami Sieber's “Hidden Sky” in March. Here's a quick list of some useful places to check out: Editor's Picks in Classical: New Age (CDBaby)Rhapsody Classical New Age Piano Music (Online radio station)New Age...

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Being "on" CNN and Oprah via Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:22:00 +0000

Twitter has been interesting so far! After unexpectedly getting a hug and kiss from Rick Sanchez of CNN (and getting my picture in CNN's technology section, ... Read more

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Susan Austin photos of Jawaahir dance performance Sparkle

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:41:00 +0000

Susan Austin of Austin Images Photography took these photos of me and my fellow Jawaahir dance members recently (that's me in the first pic!) You can see many more on the Jawaahir Flickr page. And there is a short, fun documentary that was done about the making of this show, Sparkle. Susan is a...

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Something you have to learn about yourself.

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:59:00 +0000

Thank you for visiting. Our computer network has been secretly analyzing your personality for several months and learned this about you: You have a need for other people to like and admire you, and yet you tend to be critical of yourself. While you have some personality weaknesses you are...

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A Musical Mediation to Relax and Reflect With: Hidden Sky, by Jami Sieber

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:07:00 +0000

Relax or reflect with “Hidden Sky,” a deep, clear and spacious musical meditation from electric cellist Jami Sieber. (Click the play arrow in the upper left corner to listen, and drag the slider in the upper right corner to adust volume.) Hidden Sky by Jami Sieber Tender and wise...

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Behind the scenes of a sold-out show: The rehearsal for "Sparkle"

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:55:00 +0000

Jawaahir's rehearsal for the sold-out "Sparkle" show (dance photos from the show are now up!) on 3-minute egg: This show was a lot of fun to do! The Company members choreographed for each other this time, and the video offers a wonderful glimpse of our creative process.

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We won a Shorty Award for technology on Twitter!

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:49:00 +0000

Dave and I recently won what the New York Times likened (somewhat) to the Oscar and Tony Awards for creating short tech content on Twitter.com via our "channel" @Twitter_Tips! So I'm heading to Brooklyn in a couple of weeks (February 11th) to accept the $1,000 Knight Foundation award at the...

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Twitter hacked—15 Tweets that tell you everything you need to know.

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:21:00 +0000

So Twitter got hacked. And phished. The Twitterverse responded with it's usual self-assured je m'en fous—a sure sign it takes something much more significant than a little phishing and a few dozen hacked celebrities to threaten our Tweeple. (If Favrd went down, you'd hear some real outrage. And...

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My favorite Tweeple on Twitter! #whoandwhyIfollow

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:27:00 +0000

It all started when I asked people on Twitter who they followed and why. @David_N_Wilson responded “That would take an entire blog entry (maybe several?) Maybe we should organize a day for tweeting about who to follow & why,” and I wrote back “You know, I think that's a GREAT idea. We...

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Forced to move: 100% wind-powered music-animated Christmas lights raised over $10,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation—Richard Holdman’s Amazing Christmas Display

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:17:00 +0000

UPDATE! All the 2008 videos are now up. Below in high-quality (click here if you have a slower connection) is a selection of my favorite Christmas light displays synchronized to music, by the amazing Richard Holdman. Be sure to click the icon to the left of the word “vimeo” on each video...

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How can you get a better job, better friends and a better life? One word: Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:34:00 +0000

If you were to meet people who appreciate who you are, what you do and what you love, and can help you do more of it and get paid for it, would that be a bad thing? BEGIN: Find people in two or more of these 5 categories: People who have needs or interests you can help them...

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One of my favorite actors, Kevin Spacey, on Inside the Actor's Studio

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:59:00 +0000

Kevin Spacey is possibly my favorite actor. One of the things I love about him is that he doesn't watch dailies, and he chooses roles based on the story, irrespective of money, who else is involved, etc. He's an actor’s actor. He trusts what he is experiencing when he plays a role more than the...

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Tell someone the best thing you can about them today!

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:12:00 +0000

Ready to smile your biggest smile? A short film about the magic of validation in the form of a fable about the magic of free parking: Winner - Best Narrative Short, Cleveland Int'l Film Festival, Winner - Jury Award, Gen Art Chicago Film Festival, Winner - Audience Award, Hawaii Int'l...

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Twitter's “Billionth Millionth” Day

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:15:00 +0000

November 12, 2008—Twitter had it's one BILLIONTH tweet today, and TwitPic had it's one Millionth pic. The odds of both of these happening on the same day have to be astronomical!

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You know you are too popular on Twitter when…

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:44:00 +0000

From blog.tweetsmarter.com: You know you are too popular on Twitter when… People don’t invite you out—they go without you and livetweet you about it. Because you instantly tweet about everything you do, you no longer see the point of confessing in church. You know where the Twitter Twanonymous...

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Top 10 perks of the Obama presidency

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:18:00 +0000

Top 10 perks of the Obama presidency… Canadians no longer minding being called Americans when traveling abroad…and no longer necessary to pretend you're Canadian while traveling abroad. Smartest guy in room now IS the President. Drug companies begin search for compound to relieve new health...

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Nine easy ways to get a friend or family member interested in classical music (or to get started yourself)

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:24:00 +0000

It's that time of year again, and wouldn't you like to give some great music to family and friends? Or just somehow find a way to get them interested in classical music? But alas, some of them claim NOT to be interested in classical music. Despair not! Here are five CDs (1-5) and four articles...

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