April 2008
Metronauts: Getting People Excited... →
Frequent topics of conversation with strangers: the weather, the time, the fact that it’s still snowing in April, the reason the bus is always late.
If you’re one of those people that loves bemoaning traffic, public transit, bike access, and a lack of great walkways, keep reading. If you’re one of those people that is not only frustrated, but has some fantastic ideas and solutions as well, I...
March 2008
New Theme on Squandrous!
For those of you reading by RSS or on the Tumblr dashboard, you might want to check out the actual website today to see the new theme.
It’s a custom-designed theme that was built by the ever-amazing Bill Israel. I really must recommend Bill for your Tumblr theme building, he’s not only quite skilled at what he does, but he’s an absolute pleasure to work with as well.
This...
Seeking Research Intern →
Danah Boyd is looking for a research intern. Danah’s work is absolutely ridiculously amazing, so I’m guessing this would be a great position. Go apply.
Transit Toronto: Now On Video →
Many of us turn to Transit Toronto to keep us up-to-date as to the inside workings of the TTC. The site often has notices of closures and service changes before the actual TTC website.
Well now, you can get your Transit Toronto fix by video.
“President Bush just threw the first pitch out and it was pretty good. He’s...”
– Peter Knox
“The sex lives of women with red hair were clearly more active than those with...”
– Professor Dr Werner Habermehl
“Stop talking about love. Every asshole in the world says he loves somebody. It...”
– Tom Wilkinson (in The Last Kiss)
“Every creative person has a point of view. Every audience has a point of view....”
– My hero, Bronwyn Jones
ICE08: Day Two →
I could share another quirky story with you about my day yesterday at ICE08, but instead, I want to take this time to say a little thank you to Michele Perras.
Michele is a producer at Interactive Ontario that was instrumental in making ICE08 happen. For the entire duration of the conference, she was running around and making sure everything was going great and everyone was doing well, and she...
“Forgive me for having a momentary lapse. I forgot that The New York Times was...”
– Reverend Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
ICE08: Day One →
I’m at a conference about interactive content, and I spent a good chunk of yesterday’s post talking about chocolate and gushing about UK Trade & Investment Canada. Guess what? I’m going to do it again.
Yesterday afternoon, the organization sponsored a quick “Beer with the Brits” that featured free British beer, fish & chips, and bangers & mash. Stereotypical, yes. You can’t argue,...
ICE08: Opening Night →
One thing you know you’re always going to get at a conference is a schwag bag. While the quality of the content of the bag varies, you can always be sure you’re going to find something fun in there at every conference.
Last night, I came home from the ICE08 Opening Reception and opened my bag to find a bar of Green & Black’s Maya Gold chocolate in there, courtesy of UK Trade & Investment...
The Best Ice Cream in Toronto →
Yes, I know it’s still a bit chilly outside, and I know the forecast is calling for a few more flurries before the end of the month. The thing is, the sun is shining and spring is here; when I think of spring and sunshine, I think of ice cream.
Luckily, Toronto has no shortage of places to find fantastic frozen dairy treats. Even if you take away all the great gelato options, you’re...
Dress Like Princess Leia, Win Free Movies →
You’ve done it before, so don’t be afraid to admit it: you’ve lined up in costume for a movie premiere. Whether it’s dressing up as a jedi knight, a hobbit, or a pirate, almost everyone I know has donned a movie character costume before.
Lucky for you, this Friday, your slightly-unhealthy obsession with on-screen personalities can win you free movies.
Blogging from ICE08 this week →
A quick heads up for those of you that might be wondering why I won’t be answering your calls later this week: I’m going to be attending ICE08 from Wednesday to Friday, so if you’re not contacting me through Twitter, you’re probably not getting in touch with me at all until this weekend.
“If your employer isn’t encouraging you to grow intellectually, they’re...”
– Bill Israel explains why I like being my own boss
MeFi Comments vs. YouTube Comments →
A fascinating insight into the way each community thinks and articulates.
Dinner with Obama →
Oh my god, this may be the greatest contest in the history of contests.
Anyone with a Triggit invite?
So I discovered Triggit thanks to Henna, and I’m intrigued. I know she’s trying to get an invitation code too, so if someone has one, please send it over to her.
If you’ve got two, well then please send one over my way as well! Thanks!
No one hears you when you say you’re sick... →
In high school, I’d hear stories of jet-setters who would be traveling non-stop for work, hopping from city to city, hotel to hotel, never staying still and living the fast-paced life. I dreamt of being one of those jet-setters, living the high-flying life.
I was seriously deluded.
Metronauts Transit Camp Site Goes Live →
We’ve been posting teasers since last month, and last year’s inaugural version was an unheralded success, so it’s no surprise that we’re all quite excited about the return of Transit Camp.
For those of you who may have missed the buzz last year, Transit Camp is an unconference created here in Toronto to brainstorm solutions for a better TTC. The Transit Camp initiative...
Five things I want to learn
Inspired by a post on Soup, here are five things I want to learn. (My apologies for repeating some of the things I posted about on Friday.)
How to play the guitar.
How to knit.
How to ride a bike.
How to speak Portuguese.
How to use Photoshop.
Reblog with your own list. It’s quite a fantastic exercise.
“Tell us what’s on your mind, not what’s making its way through your GI track.”
– SHILL on Twitter Menu Updates
John Mayer: Growing Up?
A small observation regarding John Mayer’s lyrics and their evolution.
In his song My Stupid Mouth (released in 2001), Mayer bemoans the fact that he keeps putting his foot in his mouth:
My stupid mouth has got me in trouble — I said too much again. […] I’m never speaking up again.
In 2007, Mayer released Say, where he recommends clearing your mind and expressing...
Upset Friday
Today was a day full of upsets. It was brilliant to watch, it was beautiful to see those teams cheer and celebrate.
It was horrible for my wallet.
Peter Knox put it best:
That sound you just heard was more than a few brackets busting.
You can say all you want, but nobody in their right mind picked a number 12 to play a number 13 in the second round. Nobody. (Update: make that two 13s...
“Spending as little as $5 a day on someone else could significantly boost...”
– The reason I always buy you lunch.
McCain Aide Suspended for Twitter Post →
Is this the first case of someone fired for Twittering? What I do love is how they call Twitter a “blog-hosting site” in the article. Ha.
Mena's Back! →
