A lot of you guys may know I’ve been with the Palm Beach County Library System for a while now working on some new technologies for the system. I may occasionally use this blog to discuss some things I’ve learned that may help others, or may light a new path that some might not have envisioned.

Briefly, the standard disclaimer, my opinions don’t necessarily reflect the PBC Library System.

Currently I’m working on a total site redesign using the Drupal CMS which is growing exponentially and is gonna be giant, or at least more giant than it already is. The first library tech post will be relating to Twitter though because it is a bit of a misunderstood technology that enables some techniques that aren’t apparent right from the start.

So I hear the entire Pure Music Recordings catalog is now on iTunes. Very cool.

I’m not necessarily suggesting people go back and buy my previous music because much dance music is such a fleeting, transient thing but it’s cool to have stuff on there.

I’ve been using this blip.fm service lately.  It’s a little like a cross between twitter and internet radio but it becomes increasingly addictive as you make more friends and everything starts integrating.  Highly suggested! Become one of my listeners here. (Which is the same thing as “following” in Twitterspeak or “friending” in other social services.)

I actually play some rare stuff that I no longer even own, but that exist someplace in the internet ether.

Oh, and follow me on twitter here.

While we very much hope no one comes, if some should endeavor to show up we hope you will keep these things in mind:

• The party will feature none of the bands on the flyer. If some should show up, we will not be held responsible.
• We don’t know exactly when this event will start but it will likely be a rolling party that will peak between 9 and 11pm. Some will arrive early, some will arrive late. If you are an “early” arriver, we would suggest around 7pm. If you wish to be fashionably late, we suggest around 9pm.
• Parking is available but not in overabundance. Arrive by carpool, or, if possible, parachute.
• While some alcohol will be provided, the amount per person will depend on how many people show up. If possible, encourage your friends to stay home so there is more to drink for everyone else. Failing that, bring something you like to drink to supplement the officially-sanctioned provisions.
• Likewise, some food will be provided but you may want to eat something before coming because we don’t know how long it will last. Some of our friends are big fans of free food and we support them in this tendency.
• Dress-code will be what we call “island casual”.  In essence, this means you should preferably be dressed in at least a shirt and shorts. If you can only wear one of the aforementioned, we would prefer shorts.
• The party will likely be primarily outdoors in a covered area. It could be somewhat chilly. Or at least what Floridians and Trinis call chilly. Which means, not very.
• If you choose to bring a gift, which we do not encourage, do not bring dishes. In fact, we may force people to take dishes with them when they leave.

If you want a google map to the location, click here.

If you prefer old-fashioned directions given to you from a human:

(For some reason I originally posted the correct turn was the 3rd stop sign – it should have read the 2nd one. The street is 17th Ave N.)

1. Take I-95 to 10th ave. N exit and go east (toward the ocean!).
2. Turn left at A Street which is the first light after the I-95 area.
3. Turn left at the 2nd stop sign. (at 17th Ave. N.)
4. Pass under the I-95 overpass and the location is the northwest corner of the first intersection: 1818 17th ave. N.

Jacques is back with holiday tidings for you