Author Archives: Thomas Guy

Asynchronous Backbone Routing

So, the Backbone scene isn’t what it used to be. But, I recently implemented a Backbone solution with RequireJS. I really like having the ability to “lazy load” resources on demand. Anyone who has worked with Backbone’s router knows that your code can get quite lengthy when the number of routes starts to grow. The exampleContinue reading “Asynchronous Backbone Routing”

Painted columns along a sidewalk, Venice, Calif., ca. 1973

Searching the USC digital archives for photos of Venice, I found this in the collection called “Robin Dunitz Slides of Los Angeles Murals, 1925-2002.” It’s a great view from in front of what’s now Menotti’s Cafe on Windward. Based on the striped column, it looks like there was once a barber shop there. What’s now Collage Cafe onceContinue reading “Painted columns along a sidewalk, Venice, Calif., ca. 1973”

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 9 Cast: Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen Return

Finally!!! Some good news! The husband-and-wife duo, who played themselves on Larry David’s long-running HBO series, will join the series’ core cast — David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines and Susie Essman — who are all set to come back when the show makes it comeback. In other news, there will be a ninth season ofContinue reading “‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 9 Cast: Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen Return”